133.120—Launching stations.
(a)
Each launching station must be positioned to ensure safe launching with clearance from—
(2)
The steeply overhanging portions of the hull.
(b)
Each survival craft must be launched down the straight side of the OSV.
(c)
Each launching station in the forward part of the OSV must—
(1)
Be located aft of the collision bulkhead in a sheltered position; and
(2)
Have a launching appliance approved as being of sufficient strength for forward installation.
[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25304, May 20, 1996; 61 FR 40281, Aug. 1, 1996]