- (a) Each inflatable liferaft not intended for davit launching must be capable of rapid deployment.
(b) Each liferaft capable of being launched by a davit must have the following launching equipment at each launching station:
- (1) A launching device approved under approval series 160.163; and
- (2) A mechanical disengaging apparatus approved under approval series 160.170.
- (c) The launching equipment must be operable, both from within the liferaft and from the deepwater port.
- (d) Winch controls must be located so that the operator can observe the liferaft launching.
- (e) The launching equipment must be arranged so that a loaded liferaft does not have to be lifted before it is lowered.
- (f) Not more than two liferafts may be launched from the same set of launching equipment.