Current through October 31, 2024
Section 133.140 - Stowage of rescue boats(a) Rescue boats must be stowed as follows:(1) Each rescue boat must be ready for launching in not more than 5 minutes.(2) Each rescue boat must be in a position suitable for launching and recovery.(3) Each rescue boat must be stowed in a way that neither the rescue boat nor its stowage arrangements will interfere with the operation of any survival craft at any other launching station.(b) Each rescue boat must be provided a means for recharging the rescue boat batteries from the OSV's power supply at a supply voltage not exceeding 50 volts.(c) Each inflated rescue boat must be kept fully inflated at all times.