West Coast Groundfish Observer Program Manual, Part2 - NOAA

CHAPTER 8
Stowage of Survival Craft 46 CFR 28.125
• Each inflatable life raft that is required to be
equipped with a SOLAS A or B equipment pack
automatically inflates if the vessel sinks.
• Each inflatable life raft must be kept readily
accessible for launching or be stowed so they will
float free if the vessel sinks.
• Each hydrostatic release unit in a float free
arrangement must have a CG approved number
starting with 160.062.
Launching of Survival Craft 46 CFR 28.310
Vessels with 16 or more individuals, or vessels operating
outside boundary water, that have had their keel laid or
major conversion on or after September 15, 1991:
• A gate or other opening must be provided in
deck rails, lifelines, or bulwarks adjacent to the
stowage location of each survival craft which
weighs more than 110 pounds, to allow the
survival craft to be manually launched.
Embark Stations 46 CFR 28.395
Vessels with 16 or more individuals, or vessels operating
outside boundary water, that have had their keel laid or
major conversion on or after September 15, 1991:
• Each vessel must have at least one designated
survival craft embark station (more if necessary)
that is readily accessible from each
accommodation space and workspace.
• Each embark station must be arranged to allow
the safe boarding of survival craft.
8-30 1/30/2004