7.1 Line-throwing appliances 

7.1.1 Every line-throwing appliance shall: 

.1 be capable of throwing a line with reasonable accuracy; 

.2 include not less than four projectiles each capable of carrying the line
at least 230 m in calm weather; 

.3 include not less than four lines each having a breaking strength of not
less than 2 kN; and 

.4 have brief instructions or diagrams clearly illustrating the use of the
line-throwing appliance. 

7.1.2 The rocket, in the case of a pistol-fired rocket, or the assembly, in
the case of an integral rocket and line, shall be contained in a
water-resistant casing. In addition, in the case of a pistol-fired rocket,
the line and rockets together with the means of ignition shall be stowed in
a container which provides protection from the weather.