4.1.4.1 In addition to the above requirements,
a liferaft for use with an approved launching appliance shall:
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.1 when the liferaft is loaded with its full complement
of persons and equipment, be capable of withstanding a lateral impact
against the ship's side at an impact velocity of not less than 3.5
m/s and also a drop into the water from a height of not less than
3 m without damage that will affect its function;
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.2 be provided with means for bringing the liferaft
alongside the embarkation deck and holding it securely during embarkation.
4.1.4.2 Every passenger ship davit-launched liferaft
shall be so arranged that it can be rapidly boarded by its full complement
of persons.
4.1.4.3 Every cargo ship davit-launched liferaft
shall be so arranged that it can be boarded by its full complement
of persons in not more than 3 min from the time the instruction to
board is given.