11 Rescue and retrieval of persons from the water
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11 Rescue and retrieval of persons from the water

  11.1 A rescue retrieval system approved by the Administration shall be provided for the retrieval of persons from the water.

  11.2 A vessel which is accepted as being able to act as its own rescue boat shall demonstrate the practical effectiveness of the retrieval arrangements provided on board by functional tests carried out under controlled safe conditions to the satisfaction of the Administration.

  11.3 When a vessel is manned by the helmsman and one crew the demonstration required by the VI/11.2 shall include retrieval of the crew member from the water (the crewmember can be assumed to be conscious).

Parent topic: Chapter VI - Lifesaving Equipment
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