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33 CFR §149.313

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The operator must arrange survival craft so that they meet the requirements of 46 CFR 108.525 (a) and § 108.530 and so that they—
  1. (a)Are readily accessible in an emergency;
  2. (b)Are accessible for inspection, maintenance, and testing;
  3. (c)Are in locations clear of overboard discharge piping or openings, and obstructions below; and
  4. (d)Are located so that survival craft with an aggregate capacity to accommodate 100% of the total number of persons authorized to be berthed are readily accessible from the personnel berthing area.