149.313—How must survival craft be arranged?
The operator must arrange survival craft so that they meet the requirements of 46 CFR 108.525 (a) and § 108.530 and:
(a)
Are readily accessible in an emergency;
(b)
Are accessible for inspection, maintenance, and testing;
(c)
Are in locations clear of overboard discharge piping or openings, and obstructions below; and
(d)
Are located so that survival craft with an aggregate capacity to accommodate 100% of the total number of persons authorized to be berthed are readily accessible from the personnel berthing area.