(1) Every line-throwing appliance shall:
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(i) be capable of throwing a line with reasonable
accuracy;
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(ii) include not less than four projectiles each
capable of carrying the line at least 230 m in calm weather;
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(iii) include not less than four lines each having
a breaking strength of not less than 2 kN;
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(iv) have brief instructions or diagrams clearly
illustrating the use of the line-throwing appliance.
(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.