Rescue boats shall be stowed:
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.1 in a state of continuous readiness for launching
in not more than 5 min, and if the inflated type, in a fully inflated
condition at all times;
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.2 in a position suitable for launching and recovery;
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.3 so that neither the rescue boat nor its stowage
arrangements will interfere with the operation of any survival craft
at any other launching station; and
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.4 if it is also a lifeboat, in compliance with
the requirements of regulation 13.