Division NEW AND EXISTING CLASS B, C AND D SHIPS:F1

Rescue boats shall be stowed:

1. .1

   in a state of continuous readiness for launching in no more than 5 minutes and if the inflated type, in a fully inflated condition at all times;

2. .2

   in a position suitable for launching and recovery;

3. .3

   so that neither the rescue boat nor its stowage arrangements will interfere with the operation of any survival craft at any other launching station;

4. .4

   if it is also a lifeboat, in compliance with the requirements of Regulation 7.