a iv. Where mechanical disengaging apparatus is used, the con- .trol effecting the release of the lifeboat shall be painted bright red and shall have thereon in raised letters the words "DANGER LEVER DROPS BOAT." v. The top of thwarts, side benches, and footings of lifeboats shall be painted or otherwise colored international orange. The area in way of the red mechanical disengaging gear control lever, from the keel to’ the side bench, shall be painted or otherwise colored white, contrasting background for the lever. to provide a This band of white should be approxi mately 12 inches wide depending on the internal arrangement of the lifeboat. b. Life rafts. All vessels may carry approved inflatable life raft(s) as substitutes for requifed lifeboats, life rafts and life floats. Each raft shall bear the parent vessel's name. 1. The decks (immediate area) on which inflatable life rafts are carried shall be kept clear of any obstructions which would interfere with the immediate launching of the lifesaving appliances. li. Inflatable life rafts carried by vessels shall be inspected and serviced at approximately 12 month intervals at an approved facility. | LiL. On vessels equipped with inflatable life rafts, the total vessel complement shall not exceed the capacity of the life rafts. c. Life Preservers 1. All vessels shall be provided with properly fitted USCG approved life preserver for each person on board plus approximately 10%. a total complement of 10, have at least one spare life preserver. FY 5008b22 Page Llof 30 Under An additional