# The Fishing Vessels (Safety Provisions) Rules 1975, Article 95: General provisions relating to the stowage and handling of life-saving appliances


(1) In every vessel to which these Rules apply the arrangement of each lifeboat, Class C boat, inflatable boat or liferaft where carried shall be such that it will not interfere with the operation of other life-saving appliances or impede in any way their prompt handling or the marshalling of persons at the launching stations or their embarkation.
(2) In every such vessel lifeboats, Class C boats, inflatable boats or liferafts shall be so stowed that they can all be launched safely in the shortest possible time.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1975/330/article/95 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fishing-vessels-safety-provisions-rules-1975/article-95
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