preservers, ring life buoys, work vests, pyrotechnics, emergency position indicating radiobeacon and other emergency equipment. C. Maintenance. Inspections shall note deficiencies in vessels! hull, machinery and equipment, such as, corrosion and/or deterioration of strength members, leaky pipe lines and fittings, inoperative machinery and hull integrity. d. Emergency Equipment. Inspections shall also include an in- ventory and state of readiness of all emergency equipment. B. Equipment L. FLOTATION. All vessels shall meet the general principles and standards set forth as follows: a. Lifeboats (if required) i. The name of the parent vessel, port of registry, and number of each lifeboat shall be plainly marked or painted on each side of the bow of each lifeboat in letters not less than 3 inches high. ii. The cubical contents and number of persons allowed to be carried in each’ lifeboat shallbe plainly marked or painted on each side of the bow of each lifeboat in letters and numbers not less than 1 1/2 inches high. In addition, the number of persons allowed shall be plainly marked or painted on top of at least two thwarts in letters and numbers not less ith. All oars and paddles shall be conspicuously marked with the vessel's name. LO o¢ 30 5008621 than 3 inches high.