7.1 Line-throwing appliances
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7.1 Line-throwing appliances

  7.1.1 Every line-throwing appliance shall:

  • .1 be capable of throwing a line with reasonable accuracy;

  • .2 include not less than four projectiles each capable of carrying the line at least 230 m in calm weather;

  • .3 include not less than four lines each having a breaking strength of not less than 2 kN; and

  • .4 have brief instructions or diagrams clearly illustrating the use of the line-throwing appliance.

  7.1.2 The rocket, in the case of a pistol-fired rocket, or the assembly, in the case of an integral rocket and line, shall be contained in a water-resistant casing. In addition, in the case of a pistol fired rocket, the line and rockets together with the means of ignition shall be stowed in a container which provides protection from the weather.

Parent topic: Chapter VII - Other Life-Saving Appliances
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