[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 46, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 46CFR122.700]



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                            TITLE 46_SHIPPING



                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

 

   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 122_OPERATIONS--Table of Contents

 

    Subpart G_Operational Readiness, Maintenance, and Inspection of 

                          Lifesaving Equipment

 

Sec.  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.



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