Section 137

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, as far as possible, survival craft, except survival craft specially designed for free-fall launching, can be launched down the straight side of the ship. If positioned forward, they shall be located abaft the collision bulkhead in a sheltered position and, in this respect, the strength of the launching appliance shall be to the satisfaction of the Director or authorised organisation.

* Refer to the Symbols related to Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements adopted by the

Organisation by resolution A.760(18), as amended by resolution MSC.82j70), and to the Guidelines for the Evaluation, Testing and Application of Low-Location Lighting on Passenger Ships, adopted by the

Organisation by resolutions A.760(18) and A.752{18). respectively.

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Stowage of survival craft.