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What is the Line Throwing Apparatus? A line thrower is a device that casts a line to a remote position. It is used in rescues as well as marine operations. A line thrower may employ a variety of launching methods including guns, rockets, and pneumatics. When to Use All line throwing operations at sea between vessels, ship to shore, shore to ship and shore based rescue services. Also used to rescue swimmers in distress or pass line across rivers or ravines. Replace line container after use or on third set of replacement rockets ( 9 years). Note: Never fire the rocket without a drag line attached. Storage Requirements Ideally should be stored in the robust, easily accessed location at ambient temperature. Disposal Hazardous item! Dispose of responsibly through approved channels in accordance with local regulations. What are the regulations for line throwing appliance (LTA), how many LTA required onboard? and the range of LTA? According to SOLAS CH III, regulation 18, Atleast ONE should be kept onboard. According to LSA Code Chapter VII, regulation 7.1 Line Throwing Aplliances Every line-throwing appliance shall, be capable of throwing a line with reasonable accuracy; include not less than four projectiles each capable of carrying the line at least 230 m in calm weather; include not less than four lines each having a breaking strength of not less than 2 kN; have brief instructions or diagrams clearly illustrating the use of the line throwing appliance. 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. The LTA is kept on BRIDGE. It has a rope kept in a cylinder which is spring loaded and when the cylinder is propelled by pressing lever, the spring is released and the rope turns out from cylinder which is kept in the direction of wind and at angle of 45°from the surface to achieve max projectile path.