The Merchant Shipping (Life-Saving Appliances for Passenger Ships of Classes III to VI (A)) Regulations 1992 No. 2359

SCHEDULE 1 LIFEBOATS

PART I GENERAL (INCLUDING EQUIPMENT)

Lifeboat Fittings

5.8  Lifeboats intended for launching down the side of a ship shall have skates and fenders as necessary to facilitate launching and prevent damage to the lifeboat.