10.9 Rescue boat embarkation, launching and recovery arrangements
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10.9 Rescue boat embarkation, launching and recovery arrangements

  10.9.1 The rescue boat embarkation and launching arrangements should be such that the rescue boat can be boarded and launched in the shortest possible time.

  10.9.2 Launching arrangements should comply with 10.6.

  10.9.3 Rapid recovery of the rescue boat should be possible when loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment. If the rescue boat is also a lifeboat, rapid recovery should be possible when loaded with its lifeboat equipment and the approved rescue boat complement of at least six persons.

Parent topic: Chapter 10 – Life Saving Appliances and Equipment
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