# 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: NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:

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

Launching stations shall be in such positions as to ensure safe launching having particular regard to clearance from the propeller and steeply overhanging portions of the hull, and so that survival craft can be launched down the straight side of the ship. If positioned forward they shall be positioned abaft the collision bulkhead, in a sheltered position.

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