46 CFR § 199.262 - Rescue boats.

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title: "46 CFR § 199.262 - Rescue boats."
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section_number: "199.262"
section_name: "Rescue boats."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
subchapter_number: "W"
subchapter_name: "LIFESAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS"
part_number: "199"
part_name: "LIFESAVING SYSTEMS FOR CERTAIN INSPECTED VESSELS"
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# 199.262 Rescue boats.

(a) Each cargo vessel must carry at least one rescue boat. Each rescue boat must be approved under approval series 160.156 and be equipped as specified in table 199.175 of this part.

(b) A lifeboat is accepted as a rescue boat if, in addition to being approved under approval series 160.135, it also is approved under approval series 160.156.