# Directive 2009/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 on safety rules and standards for passenger ships (Recast) (Text with EEA relevance), Division .6: FOR NEW CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS CONSTRUCTED ON OR AFTER 1 JANUARY 2003 :

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Rescue boat embarkation and recovery arrangements shall allow for safe and efficient handling of a stretcher case. Foul weather recovery strops shall be provided for safety if heavy fall blocks constitute a danger.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2009/45/annex/I/chapter/III/division/10/division/1/division/.6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2009-45/annex-I/chapter-III/division-10/division-1/division-.6
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