Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 46 - Shipping |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter K - Small Passenger Vessels Carrying More Than 150 Passengers or With Overnight Accommodations for More Than 49 Passengers |
Part 122 - Operations |
Subpart G - Operational Readiness, Maintenance, and Inspection of Lifesaving Equipment |
§ 122.700 - Operational readiness.
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§ 122.700 Operational readiness.
(a) Each launching appliance and each survival craft and rescue boat on a vessel must be in good working order and ready for immediately use before the vessel leaves port and at all times when the vessel is underway.
(b) Each deck where survival craft or rescue boats are stowed or boarded must be kept clear of obstructions that would interfere with the boarding and launching of the survival craft or rescue boat.