Life Saving Equipment Regulations

148 (1) Rescue boats and emergency boats shall be stowed

• (a) in a state of continuous readiness and capable of being launched in less than five minutes; and

• (b) in a location suitable for launching and recovery.

(2) A rescue boat that is also a lifeboat shall meet the requirements of section 144.

(3) Every rescue boat, when loaded with its full complement and equipment, shall be capable of being hoisted at a rate of not less than 0.3 m/s.