4.3.5 Stability of rigid liferafts
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4.3.5 Stability of rigid liferafts

  4.3.5.1 Unless the liferaft is capable of operating safely whichever way up it is floating, its strength and stability shall be such that it is either self-righting or can be readily righted in a seaway and in calm water by one person.

  4.3.5.2 The stability of a liferaft when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment shall be such that it can be towed at speeds of up to 3 knots in calm water.

Parent topic: 4.3 Rigid liferafts
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