10.2.1 Each unit should carry on each side of
the unit, one or more lifeboats complying with the requirements of
regulation 111/46 of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate the
total number of persons on board.
10.2.2 In addition, each unit should carry a liferaft
or liferafts, complying with the requirements of regulations III/39
or III/40, capable of being launched on either side of the unit and
of such aggregate capacity as will accommodate the total number of
persons on board. If the liferaft or liferafts cannot be readily transferred
for launching on either side of the unit, the total capacity available
on each side should be sufficient to accommodate the total number
of persons on board.
10.2.3 Where the survival craft are stowed in
a position which is more than 100 m from the stem or stern, each unit
should carry, in addition to the liferafts as provided in 10.2.2,
a liferaft stowed as far forward or aft, or one as far forward and
another as far aft, as is reasonable and practicable. Notwithstanding 10.5.6 such liferaft or liferafts may be
securely fastened so as to permit manual release.