This Chapter details the requirements for the BOATS notation covering the onboard
arrangements for the launch, recovery and carriage of small boats and watercraft; and
for the interfacing of the vessel with waterborne craft alongside or persons in the
water.
Where required, application of this Chapter will also facilitate the verification of the
performance requirements of ANEP-77 NATO Naval Ship Code, Chapter V, Regulations 5,
6, 7 and 12.