MOB boat
A MOB, short for man overboard boat, is a small, fast rescue boat which large vessels, especially passenger ferries and cruise ships, use for man overboard situations. MOBs use diesel or gasoline-powered engines and are constructed of highly buoyant materials making them nearly unsinkable.
Design
MOBs are constructed from fire-retardant polyester fibreglass resin. Due to the inherent buoyancy of the materials, the vessel is nearly unsinkable. Each boat seats five people with room for a sixth lying down on the floor. The MOBs can be powered by diesel outboard motors up to Script error: No such module "convert". or gasoline engines of Script error: No such module "convert"..[1] The MOB is usually davit-launched.[2]
Regulations
According to International Maritime Organization regulations, passenger ships that are less than Template:GT require one Rescue boat and those that are larger need to carry at least one rescue boat on each side of the ship. Roll-on/roll-off passenger ships require one Fast Rescue Craft (FRC) to be at least Script error: No such module "convert". in length and capable of Script error: No such module "convert".. Cargo ships need to carry one rescue boat.[2]
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