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SUBCHAPTER T-SMALL PASSENGER VESSELS (UNDER 100GROSS TONS)

PART 175-GENERAL PROVISIONS

Subpart 175.01-Authority

Sec.175.01-1 General.175.01-3 0MB control numbers assigned

pursuant to the Paperwork ReductionAct.

Subpart 175.05-Application

175.05-1 Applicability to United States ves-sels.

175.05-2 Applicability to offshore supplyvessels.

175.05-3 Applicability to foreign vessels.175.05-5 Specific application noted in text.175.05-15 Gross tonnage as a criterion for

requirements.

Subpart 175.07-Load Lines

175.07-1 Load lines required.

Subpart 175.10-Definitions of Terms Used inThis Subchapter

175.10-1 Approved.175.10-2 Approved type.175.10-3 Coastwise.175.10-5 Commandant.175.10-7 Coast Guard District Commander.175.10-9 Ferry.175.10-11 Great Lakes.175.10-13 Headquarters.175.10-15 Master.175.10-17 Lakes, bays, and sounds.175.10-19 Length.175.10-21 Marine inspector or inspector.175.10-23 Non-self-propelled vessel.175.10-25 Ocean.175.10-26 Officer in Charge, Marine In-

spection.175.10-27 Passenger.175.10-28 Passengers for hire, carriage of.175.10-29 Pilothouse control.175.10-31 Recognized classification society.175.10-33 Rivers.175.10-36 Sailing vessel.175.10-37 Vessel.175.10-38 Auxiliary sailing vessel.175.10-40 Offshore supply vessel.

Subpart 175.1--Equivalents

175.15-1 Conditions under which equiva-lents may be used.

Subpart 175.20-Administrative Procedure

See.175.20-1 Assignment of marine Inspector.175.20-5 Notice of deficiencies and require-

ments.

Subpart 175.25-Special Consideration

175.25-1 By Officer in Charge, Marine In-spection.

Subpart 175.27-Adoption of Standards andSpecifications

175.27-1 General.175.27-5 American Boat and Yacht Coun-

cil, Inc. (ABYC).175.27-20 Yacht Safety Bureau (YSB).

Subpart 175.30-Appeals

175.30-1 Right of appeal.

Subpart 175.35-Spedal Provisions

175.35-1 Existing offshore supply vessels.

AumHoRrry 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703, 5115,8105; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; 49 CFR 1.45, 1.46;§ 175.01-3 also issued under the authority of44 U.S.C. 3507.

SouRcz: CGFR 60-54, 25 PR 9315, Sept.29, 1960, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart 175.01 -Authority

§ 175.01-1 General.

(a) The regulations in this subchap-ter are prescribed by the Commandantof the Coast Guard to carry out theintent and purpose of Title 46, U.S.Code, sections 3301, 3302, 3307, 7101and 8101, which require the inspectionand certification of certain vessels ofless than 100 gross tons carryingfreight for hire or more than six pas-sengers.

(b) S and L: Where other laws areapplicable to vessels inspected underthis subchapter, appropriate refer-ences following certain regulations aremade to show that such regulations in-terpret or apply such laws.

[CGFR 69-116, 35 I'R 6862, Apr. 30, 1970, asamended by COD 81-059, 52 FR 38657, Oct.16, 1987, and CGD 81-059, 54 FR 132, Jan. 4,1989]

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§ 175.01-3 OMB control numbers assignedpursuant to the Paperwork ReductionAct.

(a) Purpose. This section collects anddisplays the control numbers assignedto information collection and record-keeping requirements in this subchap-ter by the Office of Management andBudget (OMB) pursuant to the Paper-work Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C.3501 et seq.). The Coast Guard intendsthat this section comply with the re-quirements of 44 U.S.C. 3507(f) whichrequires that agencies display a cur-rent control number assigned by theDirector of the OMB for each ap-proved agency information collectionrequirement.

(b) Display.

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Subpart 175.05-Application

§ 175.05-1 Applicability to United Statesvessels.

(a) This subchapter shall be applica-ble to all United States flag vessels in-dicated in column 4 of Table 175.05-1(a) that are less than 100 gross tons,except as follows:

(1) Any vessel operating exclusivelyon inland waters which are not naviga-ble waters of the United States.

(2) Any vessel while laid up and dis-mantled and out of commission.

(3) With the exception of vessels ofthe United States Maritime Adminis-tration, any vessel with title vested inthe United States and which is usedfor public purposes and operated by adepartment or agency of the FederalGovernment.

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(b) S and L. Any vessel carryingmore than 150 passengers shallcomply with the provisions of this sub-chapter and shall be subject to certainadditional requirements as determinedby the Officer in Charge, Marine In-spection. These additional require-ments are contained in applicable reg-ulations in Subchapter H (PassengerVessels), Subchapter P (Manning),Subchapter F (Marine Engineering),and Subchapter J (Electrical Engi-neering) of this chapter.

(c) S and L: Nothing in the regula-tions in this subchapter shall be con-strued as exempting any mechanicallypropelled vessel, other than a yacht,which carries more than 12 passengerson an international voyage from theapplicable requirements of the Inter-national Convention for Safety of Lifeat Sea, 1974.

(d) S and L: Any vessel which carriesflammable or combustible liquid cargo,or explosives, or other dangerous arti-cles or substances is subject to addi-tional requirements provided in otherlaws and regulations. Any Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, may becontacted for information concerningthese additional requirements.

(e) S and L: Any mechanically pro-pelled vessel inspected and certificatedunder the provisions of this subchap-ter, which is more than 15 gross tonsand carries freight for hire, is subjectto additional requirements provided inother laws and regulations. Any Offi-cer in Charge, Marine Inspection, maybe contacted for information concern-ing these additional requirements.

[CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9734, Sept. 6, 1963, asamended by CGFR 70-10, 35 FR 3713, Feb.25, 1970; CGFR 69-116, 35 FR 6862, Apr. 30,1970; CGD 73-96, 42 FR 49027, Sept. 26,1977; CGD 77-042, 42 FR 63643, Dec. 19,1977; COD 86-033, 53 FR 36026, Sept. 16,1988; 53 FR 46871, Nov. 21, 1988; COD 90-008, 55 FR 30663, July 26, 1990]

§ 175.05-2 Applicability to offshore supplyvessels.

Offshore supply vessels of above 15gross tons and less than 100 gross tonsare subject to inspection under theprovisions of this subchapter.

[CGD 80-133, 45 FR 69244, Oct. 20, 1980]


§ 175.05-3 Applicability to foreign vessels.(a) Except as specifically noted in

paragraph (b) of this section, this sub-chapter shall be applicable to theextent prescribed by law to all foreignvessels of the following classifications,indicated in column 4 of Table 175.05-l(a) that are less than 100 gross tons:

(1) Mechanically propelled foreignvessels of more than 15 gross tons andover 65 feet in length which carrymore than 12 passengers from anyport in the United States.

(2) Foreign vessels which carry morethan six passengers from any port inthe United States and which are:

(i) Mechanically propelled vessels ofnot more than 15 gross tons regardlessof length; or,

(ii) Mechanically propelled vessels ofmore than 15 gross tons but less than65 feet in length; or,

(iii) Sailing vessels or nonself-pro-pelled vessels regardless of length.

(b) The provisions of this subchaptershall not be applicable to those for-eign vessels covered by paragraph (a)of this section which are:

(1) Vessels of a foreign nation signa-tory to the International Conventionfor Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, andwhich have on board a current, validSafety Certificate; or,

(2) Vessels of a foreign nationhaving inspection laws approximatingthose of the United States togetherwith reciprocal inspection arrange-ments with the United States, andwhich have on board a current, validCertificate of Inspection issued by itsgovernment under such arrangements.[CGFR 69-116, 35 FR 6862, Apr. 30, 1970, asamended by COD 90-008, 55 FR 30663, July26, 1990]

§ 175.05-5 Specific application noted intext

(a) S: Under the designator "S" shallbe included all vessels indicated incolumn 4 of Table 175.05-1(a) that arenot more than 65 feet in length and ofless than 100 gross tons carrying morethan six passengers.

(b) L: Under the designator "L" shallbe included all vessels indicated incolumn 4 of Table 175.05-1(a) that aremore than 65 feet in length and of lessthan 100 gross tons which are:

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(1) Mechanically propelled vessels ofmore than 15 gross tons carrying oneor more passengers for hire.

(2) Mechanically propelled vessels ofnot more than 15 gross tons carryingmore than six passengers.

(3) Sailing vessels and barges carry-ing more than six passengers.

(c) Certain portions of this subchap-ter applicable to only "S" vessels areindicated by the designator "S". Por-tions applicable to only "L" vessels areindicated by the designator "L". Thoseportions of this subchapter applicableto both categories of vessels containno designator or are designated "S andL".

(d) At the beginning of the variousparts, subparts and sections, a morespecific application is generally givenfor the particular portion of the textinvolved. This application sets forththe types, sizes, services or vessels towhich the text pertains, and in manycases limits the application of the textto vessels contracted for before orafter a specific date.

(e) As used in this subchapter theterm "vessels contracted for" includesnot only contracting for the construc-tion of a vessel, but also contractingfor a material alteration to a vessel,contracting for the conversion of avessel to a passenger vessel, andchanging of service or route -of avessel, if such change increases ormodifies the general requirements forthe vessel or increases the hazards, towhich it might be subjected.[CGFR 69-116, 35 FR 6862, Apr. 30, 1970 asamended by CGD 79-165a. 45 F1M 64189,Sept. 29, 1980]

§ 175.05-15 Gross tonnage as a criterionfor requirements.

(a) The regulations in this subchap-ter, as well as referenced requirementsin other subchapters in this chapter,take into account the passenger ves-sel's size, construction, and equipment,as well as its intended service on theroutes or waters on which it is desiredto be operated or navigated, which areindications of the hazards to whichsuch vessel may be subjected. TheCommandant's determinations in thisrespect for a particular passengervessel are stipulated in a certificate ofinspection, which states certain terms

§ 175.10-2

and conditions governing such vesselswhen in operation.

(b) In applying the laws and regula-tions to passenger vessels, one crite-rion for invocation of safety standardsis the description of passenger vesselsby relative *size in gross 'tons. When itis determined by the Commandantthat the gross register tonnage for aparticular passenger vessel, which isattained by exemptions, reductions, orother devices in the basic gross ton-nage formulation,. will .circumvent orbe incompatible with the applicationof specific safety-requirements in thepassenger vessel regulations for avessel of such physical. size, the Com-mandant shall prescribe, the regula-tions to be made'applicable to suchvessel. . ,7..... . .

(c) When .the Commandant deter-mines that the gross register tonnage.is not a valid criterion for the invoca-,tion of safety requirements based onrelative size, the parties involved willbe informed of the determination andof the'regulations applicable to suchpassenger vessel, arid before being per-mitted to operate :such vessel, compli-"aice therewith shalmr be required. En--dorsements -or notations on the pas-senger vessel's certificate of inspectionmay be made asapprpPiate.

Subpart 175.0'-Loqd Lines

§ 175.07-1 Load lines required..Vessels of 79 feet in length and ovbr

having their keels laid or at-a similarstage of construction on or after July21, 1968, and engaged in international'voyages; -.are subjet' to- load .line as-signment, certification, and markingunder Subchapter E (Load Lines) of

* this chapter.[CGFR 69-72, 34 FR 17503, Oct. 29, 1969]

Subpart-A75. 10-Deflnitions of Terms.Used In This Subchaoter

§ 175.10-1 Approved.* This term' means approved by theCommandant unless otherwlse stated.

§ 175.10-2 Approved type.(a) Where equipment in this* sub-

chapter is required to be of an "ap-

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proved type," such equipment must beof a type which has been specificallyapproved by the Commandant.

(b) Notifications regarding approvalsare published in the FmERL REGIs-TE. In addition, approved types ofequipment are listed in Coast Guardpublication CG-190, "EquipmentLists," which is available at theMarine Inspection Office of any Offi-cer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

§ 175.10-3 Coastwise.

(a) This term shall be used to de-scribe a route which is not more than20 nautical miles offshore on any ofthe following waters:

(1) Any ocean;(2) The Gulf of Mexico;(3) The Caribbean Sea;(4) The Gulf of Alaska; and,(5) Such other similar waters as may

be designated by a Coast Guard Dis-trict Commander.

§ 175.10-5 Commandant.

This term means the Commandantof the Coast Guard.

§ 175.10-7 Coast Guard District Com-mander.

This term means an officer of theCoast Guard designated as such by theCommandant to command all CoastGuard activities within his districtwhich include the enforcement andadministration of Title 52 of the Re-vised Statutes, acts amendatory there-of or supplemental thereto and rulesand regulations thereunder.

§ 175.10-9 Ferry.

Under this designation shall be in-cluded those vessels, in other thanocean or coastwise service, having pro-visions only for deck passengers and/or vehicles, operating on a short runon a frequent schedule between twopoints over the most direct waterroute, and offering a public service ofa type normally attributed to a bridgeor tunnel.

§ 175.10-11 Great Lakes.

This term shall be used to describe aroute on the waters of any of theGreat Lakes.


§ 175.10-13 Headquarters.This term means the office of the

Commandant, United States CoastGuard, Washington, DC 20593-0001.[CGD 81-059, 52 FR 38657, Oct. 16, 1987,and 54 FR 132, Jan. 4. 1989]

§ 175.10-15 Master.This term means the officer having

command of the vessel.

[CGD 81-059, 52 FR 38657, Oct. 16, 1987,and 54 FR 132, Jan. 4, 1989]

§ 175.10-17 Lakes, bays, and sounds.(a) This term shall be used to de-

scribe a route on any of the followingwaters:

(1) Any lake other than the GreatLakes;

(2) Any bay;(3) Any sound; and,(4) Such other similar waters as may


§ 175.10-19 Length.In determining length for the pur-

pose of this chapter it shall be meas-ured from end to end over the deck ex-cluding sheer.

§ 175.10-21 Marine inspector or inspector.This term means any person from

the civilian or military branch of theCoast Guard assigned under the super-intendence and direction of an Officerin Charge, Marine Inspection, desig-nated for the performance of dutieswith respect to the enforcement andadministration of Title 52 of the Re-vised Statutes, acts amendatory there-of or supplemental thereto, rules andregulations thereunder.

§ 175.10-23 Non-self-propelled vessel.

Under this designation shall be in-cluded all vessels which do not haveinstalled either propulsive machineryor masts, spars and sails.

§ 175.10-25 Ocean.(a) This term shall be used to de-

scribe a route which is more than 20nautical miles offshore on any of thefollowing waters:

(1) Any ocean;(2) The Gulf of Mexico;

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§ 175.10-26 Officer in Charge, Marine In-spection.

This term means any,'person fromthe civilian or military branch of the-Coast Guard designated as such by theCommandant and who, under the su-perintendence and direction of theCoast Guard District Commander, isin charge of an inspection zone for theperformance of duties with respect tothe inspections, enforcement, and ad-ministration of Title 52, Revised Stat-utes, and acts amendatory thereof orsupplemental thereto, and rules andregulations thereunder.

§ 175.10-27 Passenger.A passenger is every person other

than the master and the members ofthe crew or other persons employed orengaged in any capacity on board avessel in the business of that vessel.The following special considerationsshould be noted:

(a) S and L. In the case of a vesselon an international voyage a childunder one year of age is not countedas a passenger.

(b) S. For vessels subject to the pro-visions of the Act of May 10, 1956 (46U.S.C. 390-390g), the term passengermeans every person carried on board avessel other than:

(1) The owner or his representative;(2) The master and the bona fide

members of the crew engaged in thebusiness of the vessel who have con-tributed no consideration for their car-riage and who are paid for their serv-ices;

(3) Any employee of the owner ofthe vessel engaged in the business ofthe owner, except when the vessel isoperating under a bareboat charter;

(4) Any employee of the bareboatcharterer of the vessel engaged in thebusiness of the bareboat charterer;

(5) Any guest on board a vesselwhich is being used exclusively forpleasure purposes who has not con-tributed any consideration directly orindirectly, for his carriage; or

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(6) Any person on board a vessel doc-umented and used for tugboat or tow-boat service of fifty gross tons or morewho has not contributed any consider!ation, directly or indirectly, for hiscarriage.

[CGFR 6340, 28 FR 9736, Sept. 6, 1963]

§ 175.10-28 Passengers for- hire, carriageof.

(a) The carriage of any person orpersons by a vessel for a valuable con-sideration, whether directly or indi-rectly flowing to the owner, charterer,agent, or any other person interestedin the vessel.

ECGFR 6340, 28 FR 9736, Sept. 6. 1963]

§ 175.10-29 Pilothouse control.This term means that the operator

of the vessel may start and stop theengines and control the direction andspeed of the propeller from the princi-pal station from which the vessel issteered.

§ 175.10-31 Recognized classification soci-ety.

This term means any organization ofnationwide scope, such as the Ameri-can Bureau of Shipping or Lloyd'sRegister of Shipping, with standardsof construction or equipage whichhave been accepted and/or approvedby the Commandant.

§ 175.10-33 Rivers.(a) This term shall be used to de-

scribe a route on any of the followingwaters:

(1) Any river;(2) Any canal; and,(3) Such other similar waters as may


§ 175.10-36 Sailing vessel.This term means a vessel with no

mechanical means of propulsion, allpropulsive power being provided bysails.

§ 175.10-37 Vessel.Where the word "vessel" is used in

this subchapter, it shall be consideredto include all vessels subject to the re-

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quirements of this subchapter as de-scribed in subpart 175.05 of this part.

§ 175.10-38 Auxiliary sailing vessel.This term means a vessel capable of

being propelled by mechanical meansand/or by sails.

(CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 5725, Apr. 12, 1968]

§ 175.10-40 Offshore supply vessel.(a) An offshore supply vessel is a

vessel that is propelled by machineryother than steam, that is of above 15gross tons and less than 500 gross tons,and that regularly carriers goods, sup-plies, or equipment in support of ex-ploration, exploitation, or productionof offshore mineral or energy re-sources.

(b) An existing offshore supplyvessel is one that was operating assuch on or before January 1, 1979, orthat, if not in service of any kind on orbefore that date, was contracted foron or before that date and enteredservice as such before the effectivedate of this section.

(c) A new offshore supply vessel isone that is not an existing offshoresupply vessel.

[CGD 80-133, 45 FR 69244, Oct. 20, 1980]

Subpart 175.15--Equivalents

§ 175.15-1 Conditions under which equiva-lents may be used.

(a) Where in this subchapter it isprovided that a particular fitting, ap-pliance, apparatus, or equipment, ortype thereof, shall be fitted or carriedin a vessel, or that any particular ar-rangement shall be adopted, the Com-mandant may accept in substitutiontherefor any other fitting, apparatus,or equipment, or type thereof, or anyother arrangement: Provided, That heshall have been satisfied by suitabletrials that the fitting, appliance, appa-ratus, or equipment, or type thereof,or the arrangement shall be at least aseffective as that specified in this sub-chapter.

(b) In any case where it is shown tothe satisfaction of the Commandantthat the use of any particular equip-ment, apparatus, or arrangement notspecifically required by law is unrea-sonable or impracticable, the Corn-


mandant may permit the use of alter-nate equipment, apparatus, or ar-rangement to such an extent and uponsuch conditions as will insure, to hissatisfaction, a degree of safety consist-ent with the minimum standards setforth in this subchapter.

Subpart 175.20-AdministrativeProcedure

§ 175.20-1 Assignment of marine inspec-tor.

(a) Upon receipt of a written applica-tion for inspection, the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, will assigna marine inspector to inspect thevessel. This inspection will be made ata mutually agreed to time and place.

(b) The owner or someone represent-ing the owner shall be present duringthe inspection.

§ 175.20-5 Notice of deficiencies and re-quirements.

(a) If during the inspection of avessel, the vessel or its equipment isfound not to conform to the require-ments of law or the regulations in thissubchapter, the marine inspector willpoint out all deficiencies and will dis-cuss all requirements with the owneror his representative. Normally, themarine inspector will list all such re-quirements which have not been com-pleted and present the list to theowner or his representative.

(b) In any case where the owner of avessel or his representative desires fur-ther clarification of, or reconsider-ation of any requirement placedagainst his vessel, he may discuss thematter with the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection.

Subpart 175.25-SpecialConsideration

§ 175.25-1 By Officer in Charge, MarineInspection.

(a) In applying the provisions ofparts 177, 178, 180, 181, 182, 183, and184 of this subchapter, the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, may givespecial consideration to departuresfrom the specific requirements whenspecial circumstances or arrangementswarrant such departures.


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[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9315, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 68-32. 33 PR 5725, Apr.12, 1968]

Subpart 175.27-Adoption ofStandards and Specifications

SouRcE CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18909, Dec.18, 1968, unless otherwise noted.

§ 175.27-1 General.(a) In this subchapter portions or

the entire text of certain industrialstandards and specifications are re-ferred to as the governing require-ments for materials, equipment, tests,or procedures to be followed. Thesestandards and specification require-ments specifically referred to in thissubchapter shall be the governing re-quirements for the subject matterscovered unless specifically limited,modified, or replaced by other regula-tions in this subchapter.

(b) As used in this subchapter refer-ences to industry standards, such asthose established by the AmericanBureau of Shipping, Lloyd's Registerof Shipping or other recognized classi-fication society, and others, mean thatthe Coast Guard uses such standardsas a guide with respect to the subjectscovered, and under normal conditionswill accept machinery, etc., meetingthe requirements of such standards.Such standards are not adopted as thegoverning requirements and made apart of the regulations in this sub-chapter by reference.

(c) In this subpart are listed the or-ganizations publishing standards andspecifications which are adopted byreference. The standards and specifi-cations may be obtained direct fromthe organization issuing the standardor specification.

§ 175.27-5 American Boat and YachtCouncil, Inc. (ABYC).

(a) The materials as referenced inthis subchapter from standards pub-lished by the American Boat andYacht Council, Inc., in effect on thedate equipment is manufactured, areadopted and shall form a part of theregulations in this subchapter. Copiesof the referenced materials may be ob-tained from the American Boat and

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§ 175.27-20 Yacht Safety Bureau (YSB).(a) The materials as referenced in

this subchapter from standards pub-lished by the Yacht Safety Bureau, ineffect on the date equipment is manu-factured, are adopted and shall form apart of the regulations in this sub-chapter. Copies of the referenced ma-terials may be obtained from theYacht Safety Bureau, 336 Old HookRoad, Westwood, NJ 07676.

Subpart 175.30-Appeals

§ 175.30-1 Right of appeal.Any person directly affected by a de-

cision or action taken under this sub-chapter, by or on behalf of the CoastGuard, may appeal therefrom in ac-cordance with subchapter 1.03 of thischapter.

[CGD 88-033, 54 FR 50382, Dec. 6, 1989]

Subpart 175.35-Special Provisions

§ 175.35-1 Existing offshore supply ves-sels.

(a) Existing offshore supply vesselsof above 15 and less than 100 grosstons that do not possess a valid certifi-cate of inspection must be registeredwith an officer in charge, marine in-spection on or before January 6, 1981.The initial inspection for certificationfor each registered offshore supplyvessel shall be made within two yearsof the date the vessel is registered.

(b) The registration must be onboard the vessel and available for in-spection.

[CGD 80-133, 45 FR 69244, Oct. 20, 1980]

PART 176-INSPECTION AND

CERTIFICATION

Subpart 176.01--Certificate of Inspection

Sec.176.01-1 When required-S.176.01-3 When requred-L.176.01-5 Description.176.01-10 How to obtain or renew.176.01-15 Period of validity.176.01-20 Routes permitted.


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Sec.176.01-25 Passengers permitted.176.01-27 Permit to proceed to another

port for repair-L.176.01-30 Permit to carry excursion party.176.01-35 Certificate of inspection amend-

ment.176.01-40 Posting.176.01-45 Certification expiration date

stickers.

Subpart 176.05-lnspection for Certification

176.05-1 General.176.05-5 Initial inspection for certification.176.05-10 Subsequent inspections for certi-

fication.

Subpart 176.10-Reinspection

176.10-1 When made.176.10-5 Scope.

Subpart 176.15-Drydocking or Hauling Out

176.15-1 When required.176.15-5 Scope of drydock examination.176.15-10 Notice.

Subpart 176.20-Repairs and Alterations

176.20-1 Permission required.176.20-5 Inspection required.

Subpart 176.25-Material Inspections

176.25-1 Inspection standards.176.25-5 Hull.176.25-10 Machinery.176.25-15 Electrical.176.25-20 Lifesaving equipment-S.176.25-22 Lifesaving equipment-L.176.25-25 Fire extinguishing equipment.176.25-27 Fire extinguishing equipment-

L.176.25-30 Pressure vessels-S.176.25-32 Pressure vessels-L.176.25-35 Steering apparatus.176.25-40 Miscellaneous systems and

equipment.176.25-45 Sanitary inspection.176.25-50 Unsafe practices.

Subpart 176.30-Limitations of Inspections

176.30-1 Marine inspector not limited.

Subpart 176.35-International Convention forSafety of Life at Sea, 1974

176.35-1 Vessels subject to requirements.176.35-5 International voyage.176.35-10 Voyage between continental

United States and Hawaii or Alaska orbetween Hawaii and Alaska.

176.35-15 Passenger Ship Safety Certifi-cate.

176.35-20 Exemption Certificate.


Sec.176.35-25 Posting of Convention certifi-

cates.176.35-30 Duration of certificates.

AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C.3306, 8105; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; E.O. 11735,38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971-1975 Comp., p.793; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.

SOURcE: CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9319, Sept.29, 1960, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart 176.01 -Certificate ofInspection

§ 176.01-1 When required-S.(a) Except as noted in this subpart,

every vessel subject to inspection andcertification shall, when carrying morethan six passengers, have on board avalid certificate of inspection, FormCG-3753, and shall be operated incompliance therewith.

(b) Every mechanically propelledvessel of above 15 gross tons inspectedand certificated under the provisionsof this subchapter shall, during thetenure of the certificate, be in fullcompliance with the terms of the cer-tificate when carrying freight for hire.Any other vessel certificated underthe provisions of this subchapter whencarrying not more than 6 passengers,and when operating as a yacht, com-mercial fishing vessel, cargo carrier,etc., will be subject only to the laws,rules and regulations governing thetype of operation in which it engages.

(c) If necessary to prevent delay ofthe vessel, a temporary certificate ofinspection, Form CG-854, shall beissued pending the issuance and deliv-ery of the regular certificate of inspec-tion. Such temporary certificate shallbe carried in the same manner as theregular certificate and shall in allways be considered the same as theregular certificate of inspection whichit represents.

[CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9736, Sept. 6, 1963]

§ 176.01-3 When required-L.(a) Except as noted in this subpart

or § 176.01-27, no vessel subject to in-spection and certification may be oper-ated without a valid certificate of in-spection, Form CG-3753.

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(b) If necessary to prevent delay ofthe vessel, a temporary certificate ofinspection, Form CG-854, shall beissued pending the issuance and deliv-ery of the regular certificate of inspec-tion. Such temporary certificate shallbe carried in the same manner as theregular certificate and shall in allways be considered the same as theregular certificate of inspection whichit represents.

(c) Nothing in this subpart shall pre-vent a vessel upon a regularly estab-lished line from a port in the UnitedStates to a port of a foreign countrynot contiguous to the United Stateswhose certificate of inspection expiresat sea or while said vessel is in a for-eign port or a port of Hawaii from law-fully completing her voyage withoutthe valid certificate of inspection ortemporary certificate required by thissection: Provided, That the voyageshall be completed within 30 daysafter the expiration of the certificateof inspection. No such vessel shalldepart if its certificate of inspectionwill expire within 15 days of the dateof sailing unless the voyage will becompleted before such expiration.

[CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9736, Sept. 6, 1963, asamended by CO 72-53R, 37 FR 12492, June24, 1972]

§ 176.01-5 Description.(a) The certificate of inspection

issued to a vessel will describe thevessel, the route which she may travel,the minimum manning requirements,the major lifesaving equipment car-ried, the minimum fire extinguishingequipment and life preservers requiredto be carried, the maximum number ofpassengers and the maximum numberof persons which may be carried, thename of the owner and operator, andsuch conditions of operations as maybe determined by the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection.

[COFR 69-116. 35 FR 6863, Apr. 30, 1970]

§ 176.01-10 How to obtain or renew.(a) S and L. The certificate of in-

spection shall be obtained or renewedby making application for inspectionon Form CG-3752, Application for In-spection of U.S. Vessel, to the CoastGuard Marine Inspection Office locat-

§ 176.01-15

ed in, or nearest the port at which theinspection is to be made. The applica-tion forms are available at any localCoast Guard Marine InspectionOffice.

(b) S and L. The application for ini-tial inspection of a vessel being newlyconstructed or converted shall be sub-mitted prior to the start of such con-struction or conversion. Informationand requirements or plans are in sub-part 177.05 of this subchapter.

(c) S and L. The construction, ar-rangement and equipment of all ves-sels shall be acceptable to the cogni-zant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec-tion, as a prerequisite of the issuanceof the initial certificate of inspection.Such acceptance will be based on theinformation, specifications, drawingsand calculations available to the Offi-cer in Charge, Marine Inspection, andon the successful completion of an ini-tial inspection for certification.

(d) S. Certificates of inspection willbe renewed by the issuance of new cer-tificates of inspection. Such renewalwill normally be made trienniallyupon expiration of the old certificateof inspection but may be made at anytime within the three years uponproper application.

(e) L. Certificates of inspection willbe renewed by the issuance of new cer-tificates of inspection. Such renewalwill normally be made annually uponexpiration of the old certificate of in-spection but may be made at any timewithin the year upon proper applica-tion.

(f) S and L. The condition of thevessel and its equipment shall be ac-ceptable to the cognizant Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, as a pre-requisite of the certificate of inspec-tion renewal. Such acceptance will bebased on the condition as found at theperiodic inspection for certification.

[CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9737, Sept. 6, 1963, asamended by CGFR 64-19, 29 FR 7362, June5, 1964]

§ 176.01-15 Period of validity.

(a) S. A certificate of inspection willbe issued for a period of three years,and will remain valid for such periodunless renewed, revoked, suspended, orsurrendered.

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(b) L. A certificate of inspection willbe issued for a period of one year andwill remain valid for such periodunless renewed, revoked, suspended, orsurrendered.

(c) S and L. A certificate of inspec-tion may be revoked, or suspended andwithdrawn by the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection, at any time fornoncompliance with the provisions ofthis subchapter or requirements estab-lished thereunder.

[CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9737, Sept. 6, 1963]

§ 176.01-20 Routes permitted.(a) The area of operation permitted

each vessel shall be as designated bythe Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec-tion. Such area of operation shall bedescribed on the certificate of inspec-tion under the major headings"ocean," "coastwise," "Great Lakes,""lakes, bays, and sounds," or "rivers,"as applicable. Further limitations im-posed or extensions granted shall bedescribed by reference to bodies ofwaters, geographical points, distancefrom geographical points, distancesfrom land, depths of channel, seasonallimitations, etc.

(b) Operation of vessels on routes oflesser severity than those specificallydescribed or designated on the certifi-cate of inspection will be permitted.The general order of severity is consid-ered to be ocean; coastwise; GreatLakes; lakes, bays, and sounds; andrivers. Differences in local conditionsof operation, as referred to in para-graph (a) of this section, may need tobe taken into account.

(c) Non-self-propelled vessels shall,in general, be limited to routes otherthan "ocean" or "coastwise."

§ 176.01-25 Passengers permitted.(a) The maximum number of passen-

gers permitted to be carried on avessel shall be as determined by theOfficer in Charge, Marine Inspection,having jurisdiction and shall be statedon the vessel's certificate of inspec-tion.

(b) The maximum number of passen-gers permitted on any vessel of reason-able design and proportions may bedetermined by length of rail criteria,deck area criteria, or fixed seating cri-


teria, whichever permits the greatestnumber. Where seats are provided inone passenger space and are not pro-vided in other passenger spaces, thenumber of passengers permitted maybe the sum of the number permittedby the seating criteria for the spacehaving seats and the number permit-ted by the area criteria for the spacehaving no seats. For vessels operatingon short runs on protected waterssuch as ferry vessels, the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection may givespecial consideration to increases inpassenger allowances.

(1) Length of rail criteria. One pas-senger may be permitted, for each 30inches of rail space available to thepassengers at the vessel's sides andacross the transom.

(2) Deck area criteria. One passengermay be permitted for each 10 squarefeet of deck area available for the pas-sengers' use. In computing such deckarea, the areas occupied by the follow-ing shall be excluded:

(i) Concession stands.(ii) Toilets and washrooms.(iii) Companionways, stairways, etc.(iv) Spaces occupied by and neces-

sary for handling lifesaving equip-ment.

(v) Spaces below deck which are un-suitable for passengers and whichwould not normally be used by passen-gers.

(vi) Interior passageways less than30 inches wide and passageways on theopen deck less than 18 inches wide.

(3) Fixed seating criteria. One pas-senger may be permitted for each 18inches of width of fixed seating pro-vided. Regulations covering the instal-lation of fixed seating are contained in§ 177.30-1 (c) of this subchapter.

(c) Notwithstanding the number ofpassengers permitted by any of thecriteria described in paragraph (b) ofthis section, the maximum numbermay be further limited by stability orsubdivision considerations.[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9319, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 5725, Apr.12, 1968]

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§ 176.01-27 Permit to proceed to anotherport for repair-L.

(a) The Officer in Charge, MarineInspection, may issue a permit to pro-ceed to another port for repair, FormCG-948, to a vessel if in his judgmentit can be done with safety even if thecertificate of inspection of the vesselhas expired or is about to expire.

(b) Such permit will only be issuedupon the written application of themaster, owner, or agent of the vessel.

(c) The permit will state upon itsface the conditions under which it isissued and whether or not the vessel ispermitted to carry freight or passen-gers. Passengers may not be carried ifthe certificate of inspection has ex-pired, except as provided under§ 176.01-3(c).

(d) The permit shall be carried in amanner similar to that described in§ 176.01-40 for a certificate of inspec-tion.

1CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9737, Sept. 6, 1963J

§ 176.01-30 Permit to carry excursionparty.

(a) A vessel may be permitted toengage in a temporary excursion oper-ation with a greater number of passen-gers and/or on a more extended routethan permitted by its certificate of in-spection when in the opinion of theOfficer in Charge, Marine Inspection,the operation can be undertaken withsafety. A "Permit To Carry ExcursionParty," Form CG-949, shall be a pre-requisite of such an operation.

(b) Any Officer in Charge, MarineInspection, having jurisdiction mayissue a permit to carry excursion partyupon the written application of theoperator, owner or agent of the vessel.

(c) An inspection either general orpartial, depending upon the circum-stances, may be made prior to the issu-ance of a permit to carry excursionparty.

(d) The permit will state upon itsface the conditions under which it isissued, the number of passengers thevessel may carry, the crew required,any additional lifesaving or safetyequipment which will be required, theroute for which the permit is granted,and the dates on which the permit willbe valid.

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(e) The permit when used shall becarried with the certificate of inspec-tion. Any vessel to which a permit tocarry excursion party has been issuedshall, during the tenure of the permit,be in full compliance with the terms ofits certificate of inspection as supple-mented by such permit.

[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9319, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 5725, Apr.12, 1968]

§ 176.01-35 Certificate of inspectionamendment.

(a) A certificate amending a validcertificate of inspection may be issuedat any time by any Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection, having jurisdictionover the vessel. The "Certificate of In-spection Amendment," Form CG-858,may be issued to authorize and recorda change in the character of a vesselor in her route, equipment, etc., asspecified in her certificate of inspec-tion previously issued and currentlyvalid.

(b) Notification and a request for acertificate of inspection amendmentshall be made to the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, having ju-risdiction, by the operator, owner, oragent of the vessel at any time there isa change in the character of a vesselor in her route, equipment, ownership,etc., as specified in her certificate ofinspection previously issued and cur-rently valid.

(c) An inspection, either general orpartial depending on the circum-stances, may be made prior to the issu-ance of a certificate of inspectionamendment.

(d) A certificate of inspectionamendment, when issued, shallbecome a part of the certificate whichit amends, and shall be carried withthe certificate of inspection.

[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9319, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 64-19, 29 FR 7362, June5, 1964]

§ 176.01-40 Posting.(a) The certification of inspection

shall, in general, be framed underglass or other transparent materialand posted in a conspicuous place.When the framing of the certificatewould be impracticable, the certificate

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of inspection shall be kept on board tobe shown on demand.

§ 176.01-45 Certification expriration datestickers.

(a) The owner, master, or person incharge of a vessel that is issued a Cer-tificate of Inspection under the provi-sions of this subchapter must not op-erate the vessel without a Certifica-tion Expiration Date Sticker affixedto the vessel on a place that is:

(1) On a glass or smooth metal sur-face from which the sticker may be re-moved without damage to the vessel;(2) readily visible to each boardingpassenger and to patrolling CoastGuard law enforcement personnel; and(3) acceptable to the Coast Guardmarine inspector.

(b) The Coast Guard maring inspec-tor may require the placement of morethan one sticker in order to insurecompliance with paragraph (a)(2) ofthis section.

(c) A Certification Expiration DateSticker indicates the date upon whichthe vessel's Certificate of Inspectionexpires and is provided by the Officerin Charge, Marine Inspection, in thenumber required, upon issuance or re-newal of the Certificate of Inspection.

[CGD 76-162, 43 R 30771, July 17, 1978]

Subpart 176.05-Inspection for

Certification

§ 176.05-1 General.

(a) An inspection for certification isa prerequisite of the issuance of a cer-tificate of inspection. Such inspectionwill be made only upon the written ap-plication of the operator, owner oragent on Form CG-3752 to the Officerin Charge, Marine Inspection, havingJurisdiction.

§ 176.05-5 Initial inspection for certifica-tion.

(a) The initial inspection shall in-clude an inspection of the structure,machinery, and equipment, includingthe outside of the vessel's bottom andunfired pressure vessels.

(b) In the case of a vessel beingnewly constructed or converted, theinitial inspection may consist of a


series of inspections during the con-struction or conversion.

(c) The inspection shall be such as toinsure that the arrangement, materi-als and scantlings of the structure,piping, main and auxiliary machinery,electrical installations, lifesaving ap-pliances, fire extinguishing equipment,pollution prevention equipment, andall other equipment comply with theregulations in this subchapter to theextent they are applicable to thevessel being inspected, and are in ac-cordance with such approved plans asmay be required by subpart 177.05 ofthis subchapter. The inspection shallalso be such as to insure that the ma-terials, workmanship and condition ofall parts of the vessel and its machin-ery and equipment are in all respectssatisfactory for the service intended,and that the vessel is in possession ofa valid certificate issued by the Feder-al Communications Commission, if re-quired.

[CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 5726, Apr. 12, 1968, asamended by CGD 71-161R, 37 FR 28263.Dec. 21, 1972]

§ 176.05-10 Subsequent inspections forcertification.

(a) An inspection for renewal of acertificate of inspection shall includean inspection of the structure, ma-chinery and equipment. The inspec-tion shall be such as to insure that thevessel, as regards the structure, piping,main and auxiliary machinery, electri-cal installations, lifesaving appliances,fire extinguishing equipment, pollu-tion prevention equipment and otherequipment, is in satisfactory conditionand fit for the service for which it isintended and that it complies with theregulations in this subchapter to theextent that such regulations are appli-cable to the vessel being inspected.

(b) At each inspection for certifica-tion, the inspector shall examine thevessel to determine that it meets thevessel design and equipment require-ments for pollution prevention in 33CFR part 155, subpart B.

[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9319, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGD 71-161R, 37 FR 28263,Dec. 21, 1972]

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Subpart 176.10-Reinspection

§ 176.10-1 When made.(a) S. At least two reinspections shall

be made on each vessel within eachtriennial Inspection period. When pos-sible these reinspections will be madeat approximately equal intervals be-tween triennial inspections for certifi-cation, but may be made at such othertimes as may be required by the Offi-cer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

(b) L. Vessels in this category arenot required to be reinspected betweenannual inspections, except where spe-cifically deemed necessary by the Offi-cer in Charge, Marine Inspection.[CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9737, Sept. 6, 1963]

§ 176.10-5 Scope.(a) In general, the scope of the rein-

spection shall be the same as for thetriennial inspection for certification,but will be in less detail unless it is de-termined that a major change has oc-curred since the last inspection forcertification.

(b) The marine inspector shall exam-ine all accessible parts of the vessel'shull, machinery, and equipment to beassured that they are in a satisfactorycondition.

Subpart 176.15-Drydocking or

Hauling Out

§ 176.15-1 When required.(a) Except for extensions as author-

ized by the Commandant, all vesselsshall be drydocked or hauled out andmade available for examination, andshall be examined by a marine inspec-tor within the periods set forth in thisparagraph, depending upon the serv-ice.

(1) Each vessel shall be drydocked orhauled out at intervals not to exceed18 months if it operated in salt water atotal of more than 9 months in the 18-month period since it was last dry-docked or hauled out.

(2) Each vessel shall be drydocked orhauled out at intervals not to exceed36 months if it operated in salt water atotal of 6 months or less in each 12-month period since it was last dry-docked or hauled out. When a vesselexceeds this total amount of service in

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salt water in any 12-month periodsince It was last drydocked or hauledout, It shall be drydocked or hauledout within 6 months after the end ofthat period or within the 36-month in-terval, whichever is earlier.

(3) Each vessel shall be drydocked orhauled out at intervals not to exceed60 months if it operates exclusively infresh water.

(b) Whenever a vessel is drydockedor hauled out in excess of the require-ments of this section, an examinationmay be made by a marine inspector.[COPR 60-54, 25 FR 9319, Sept. 29. 1960, asamended by CGFR 62-17, 27 FR 9048, Sept.11, 1962]

§ 176.15-5 Scope of drydock examination.(a) A periodic examination made in

accordance with the requirements ofthis subpart shall include the under-water hull and appendages, propellers,shafting, stern bearings, rudders,throughhull fittings, sea valves andstrainers, and shall be of sufficientscope to determine that these itemsare in a satisfactory condition for theservice intended.

(1) Any part or all of the propellershafting may be required to be drawnfor examination of the shafting andstem bearing.

(2) Sea chests, sea valves, and seastrainers may be required to be openedfor internal examination.

(b) Drydock examinations in excessof the periodic examinations requiredby this subpart may be of the samescope as a periodic examination ormay be a partial examination depend-ing on the circumstances.

§ 176.15-10 Notice.(a) Whenever any vessel is to be dry-

docked or hauled out in compliancewith § 176.15-1, or to carry out majorrepairs or alterations affecting thesafety or seaworthiness of the vessel,it shall be the duty of the person incharge of the vessel, the owner, or theagent to report the same, togetherwith the nature of any repairs or al-terations contemplated, as far in ad-vance as practicable to the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, in orderthat an examination may be made bya marine inspector. Such notification

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may be made verbally at the MarineInspection Office of the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, having ju-risdiction, or it may be made by tele-phone, telegraph, letter or similarmeans of communication.

(b). Whenever a vessel is drydockedor hauled out, in excess. of the require-ments of this subpart, for the purposeof minor repairs, such as changing apropeller, painting or" cleaning thehull, no report need be. made to theOfficer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

Subpart 176.20-Repairs and

Alterations

§ 176.20-1 Permission required.(a) No major repairs or alterations

affecting the safety of the vessel withregard to the hull, machinery, orequipment, shall be made without theknowledge and approval of the Officerin Charge, Marine Inspection.

(b) Proposed alterations shall be ap-proved by the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection, before work isstarted. Drawings, sketches or writtenspecifications describing the alter-ations in detail may be required by theOfficer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

(c) Drawings will not be required forrepairs or replacements in kind.

§ 176.20-5 Inspection required.(a) An inspection, either general or

partial, depending upon the circum-stances, may be made whenever anymajor repairs or alterations are under-taken.

Subpart 176.25-Material Inspections

§ 176.25-1 Inspection standards.(a) Vessels shall be inspected for

compliance with the standards re-quired by this subchapter. For itemsnot covered by standards in this sub-chapter, inspection shall be in accord-ance with standards acceptable to theOfficer in Charge, Marine Inspection,as good marine practice.

(b) In the application of inspectionstandards due consideration will begiven to the hazards involved in theoperation permitted by a vessel's cer-tificate of inspection. Thus the stand-ards may vary in accordance with the


vessel's area of operation or any otheroperational restrictions or limitations.

(c) The published standards of rec-ognized classification societies (such asthe American Bureau of Shipping andLloyd's Register of Shipping) and.other recognized safety associations(such as the National Fire ProtectionAssociation) may be used as a guide inthe inspection of vessels insofar assuch standards do not conflict withthe requirements of this subchapter.[COFR 60-54, 25 FR 9319, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 5726, Apr.12, 1968]

§ 176.25-5 Hull.(a) At each initial and subsequent in-

spection for certification, the marineinspector shall view the vessel afloatand shall conduct the following testsand inspections of the hull structureand its appurtenances:

(1) Examine all accessible parts ofthe exterior and interior of the hull,the watertight bulkheads, and weath-er deck. Where the internals of thevessel are completely concealed, sec-tions of the lining or ceiling may be re-moved or the parts otherwise probedor exposed so that the marine inspec-tor may satisfy himself as to the con-dition of the hull structure.

(2) Examine and test by operationall watertight closures in the hull,decks and bulkheads.

(3) Check the condition of the super-structure, flying bridge, masts, stacks,fishing platforms and similar arrange-ments constructed on the hull. In sail-ing vessels inspect all spars, standingrigging, running rigging, blocks, fit-tings, and sails.

(4) Inspect all railings and bulwarksand their attachment to the hullstructure. Special attention is to bepaid to insure that guards or rails areprovided in all dangerous places.

(5) Examine all weathertight clo-sures above weather deck and inspectthe provisions for drainage of seawater from the exposed decks.

§ 176.25-10 Machinery.(a) At each initial and subsequent in-

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sary to determine that they are inproper operating condition and fit forthe service for which they are intend-ed:

(1) Main propulsion machinery. Themarine inspector may require that themain propulsion machinery be operat-ed both ahead and astern. The at-tached auxiliary machinery and cool-ing water system shall be checked.

(2) Engine starting system. Alternatemethods of starting shall be checked.

(3) Engine control mechanisms.Such mechanisms shall be tested byoperation and examined, visually,throughout their length.

(4) Auxiliary machinery. All machin-ery essential to the routine operationof the vessel shall be checked.

(5) Fuel systems. Tanks, tank ventsand other appurtenances, piping andpipe fittings shall be checked. The fuelsystems for the main propulsion en-gines, all auxiliaries and all other fuelsystems installed shall be checked. Allvalves in the fuel lines shall be testedby operation locally and at remote op-erating positions.

(6) Sea valves and bulkhead closurevalves. All overboard discharge andintake valves shall be checked.

(7) Bilge and drainage systems. Themeans provided for pumping bilgesshall be tested by operation. All suc-tion strainers shall be examined.

(b) At all inspections special atten-tion shall be paid to insure that no firehazards exist and that guards or pro-tective devices are provided in all haz-ardous places.

§ 176.25-15 Electrical.(a) At each initial and subsequent in-

spection for certification the marineinspector shall examine and test thefollowing items to the extent neces-sary to determine that they are inproper operating condition, safe elec-trical condition, and fit for the servicefor which they are intended:

(1) Electrical cable. The cable shallbe examined as far as practicable with-out undue disturbance of the cable orelectrical apparatus.

(2) Overload or circuit protective de-vices. Circuit breakers shall be testedby manual operation and fuses shallbe examined visually. The ratings of

§ 176.25-20

fuses shall be checked to determinesuitability for the service intended.

(3) Rotating machinery. Rotatingelectrical machinery essential to theroutine operation of the vessel shall bechecked.

(4) Generators, etc. All generators,motors, lighting fixtures and circuitinterrupting devices located in spacesor areas which may contain flammablevapors shall be checked.

(5) Storage batteries. Batteries shallbe checked for condition and securityof stowage.

(6) Fire protective devices. Electricalapparatus which operates as part of,or in conjunction with, a fire protec-tive device installed on board thevessel shall be tested by operation.The test shall be applied in the samemanner as, or in a manner intended tosimulate, the actual operation in caseof fire.

§ 176.25-20 Lifesaving equipment-S.(a) At each initial and subsequent in-

spection for certification and reinspec-tion the marine inspector shall inspectall lifesaving equipment to determineits serviceability.

(b) Life preservers, if found to be ofapproved type and in good condition,shall be stamped "Passed", togetherwith the date, the port and the marineinspector's initials.

(c) A hydraulic release used in theinstallation of any liferaft, inflatableliferaft, lifefloat, or buoyant appara-tus shall undergo the periodic servic-ing and testing required by subpart160.062 of Subchapter Q (Specifica-tions) of this chapter every 12 monthswhich may be extended to 15 monthsas determined by the date shown onits inspection tag. The springs of aspring-tensioned gripe used in such aninstallation shall be renewed when theaccompanying hydraulic release isserviced and tested.

(d) An inflatable liferaft must meetthe following:

(1) The liferaft must be approvedunder subpart 160.051 of this chapter.

(2) Except as required in paragraph(d)(3) of this section, the liferaft mustbe marked in accordance with§ 160.051-8 of this chapter.

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(3) After January 1, 1976 on vesselscertificated for Great Lakes -serviceand after. January I, 1980 on other cer-tificated vessels, the liferaft mustshow on or near the liferaft's nameTplate, and the liferaft's container mustshow on or near the plate, marking ap-proved by a Coast Guard inspectorthat is-

(I) An approval number consisting of"160.051/" followed by a number thatis greater than 49 followed by a revi-sion number (e.g. 160.051/50/1); or

(i) An approval number consistingof "160.051/" followed by a numberthat is smaller than 50 that is followedby a revision number (e.g. 160.051/48/1), the words "MOD. TEMP.", a CoastGuard inspector's initials, and thedate that an inspector found that theliferaft met § 160.051-5(c)(4) of thischapter.[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9319, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9737, Sept.6, 1963; CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 5726, Apr. 12,1968; CGD 75-040, 40 FR 58454, Dec. 17,1975]

§ 176.25-22 Lifesaving equipment--L.(a) At each initial and subsequent in-

spection for certification, the marineinspector shall inspect all lifesavingequipment to determine its serviceabil-ity.

(b) Life preservers, if found to be ofapproved type and in good conditionshall be stamped "Passed," togetherwith the date, the port and the marineinspector's initials.

(c) At each reinspection conductedin accordance with § 176.10-1(b), suchexamination of lifesaving equipmentshall be made as deemed necessary bythe Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec-tion.

(d) A hydraulic release used in theinstallation of any liferaft, inflatableliferaft, lifefloat, or buoyant appara-tus shall undergo the periodic servic-ing and testing required by subpart160.062 of Subchapter Q (Specifica-tions) of this chapter every 12 monthswhich may be extended to 15 monthsas determined by the date shown onits inspection tag. The springs on aspring-tensioned gripe used in such aninstallation shall be renewed when theaccompanying hydraulic release isserviced and tested.


(e) An inflatable liferaft must meetthe following:

(1) The liferaft must be approvedunder subpart 160.051' of this chapter.

(2) Except as required in paragraph(e)(3) of this section, the liferaft mustbe marked in -accordance with.§ 160.051-8 of this chapter.

(3) After January' 1, 1976 onvesselscertificated for Great -Lakes serviceand after January 1, 1980 on other cer-tificated vessels, the liferaft mustshow on or near the liferaft's name-plate, and the liferaft's container mustshow on or near the plate, marking ap-proved by a Coast Guard inspectorthat is-

(i) An approval number consisting of"160.051/" followed by a number thatis greater than 49 followed by a revi-sion number (e.g. 160.051/50/1); or

(ii) An approval number consistingof "160.051/" followed by a numberthat is smaller than 50 that is followedby a revision number (e.g. 160.051/48/1), the words "MOD. TEMP.", a CoastGuard inspector's initials, and thedate that an inspector found that theliferaft met § 160.051-5(c)(4) of thischapter.

[CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9737, Sept. 6, 1963, asamended by CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 5726, Apr.12, 1968; CGD 75-040, 40 FR 58455, Dec. 17,1975]

§ 176.25-25 Fire extinguishing equipment.(a) At each initial and subsequent in-

spection for certification and reinspec-tion the firefighting equipment of allvessels shall be inspected and all defi-ciencies found shall be corrected. Themarine inspector shall conduct the fol-lowing examinations and tests:

(1) The fire pump shall be testedand the fire hose shall be subjected tothe available fire pump pressure.

(2) All hand portable fire extinguish-ers and semi-portable fire extinguish-ing systems shall be checked as notedin Table 176.25-25(a)(2). and in addi-tion shall be examined for excessivecorrosion and general condition.

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TABLE 176.25-25(a)(2)

Type unit Test

Soda acid ................

Foam ..................................

Pump tank (water orantifreeze).

Cartridge operated(water, antifreeze orloaded stream).

Carbon dioxide .................

Dry chemical (cartridge-operated type).

Dry chemical (storedpressure type).

Discharge. Clean hose and insideof extinguisher thoroughly. Re-charge.

Discharge. Clean hose and insideof extinguisher thoroughly. Re-charge.

Discharge. Clean hose and insideof extinguisher thoroughly. Re-charge with clean water or anti-freeze.

Examine pressure cartridge andreplace if end is punctured or ifcartridge is otherwise deter-mined to have leaked or to bein unsuitable condition. Removeliquid, clean hose and inside ofextinguisher thoroughly. Re-charge with clean water, solu-tion, or antifreeze. Insertcharged cartridge.

Weigh cylinders. Recharge ifweight loss exceeds 10 percentof weight of charge. Inspecthose and nozzle to be sure theyare clear.

Examine pressure cartridge andreplace if end is punctured or ifcartridge is otherwise deter-mined to have leaked or to bein unsuitable condition. Inspecthose and nozzle to see if theyare clear. Insert charged car-tridge. Be sure dry chemical isfree-flowing (not caked) andchamber contains full charge

See that pressure gage is in oper-ating range. If not, or if seal isbroken, weigh or otherwise de-termine that full charge of drychemical is in extinguisher. Re-charge if pressure is low or ifdry chemical is needed.

(3) All cylinders of fixed carbon di-oxide systems shall be weighed and ifthe weight loss exceeds 10 percent ofthe weight of the charge, they shall berecharged. All cylinders shall be exam-ined externally and if excessive corro-sion is found they shall be replaced.

(b) During the inspection for certifi-cation and reinspection, all or any partof the fire apparatus may be servicetested.

(c) In addition to the other require-ments of this section, § § 147.60 and147.65 of this chapter require that-

(1) Carbon dioxide cylinders of allportable and semiportable extinguish-ers and fixed systems be tested andmarked;

(2) Flexible connections of semi-portable and fixed carbon dioxide sys-tems be renewed or tested; and

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(3) Discharge hoses of semiportablecarbon dioxide systems be tested.

NoTE: Section 147.65 of this chapter in-cludes a requirement that the cylinder mustbe retested and re-marked under the follow-ing conditions: (1) Whenever a cylinder isrecharged or for any cause removed from avessel subsequent to 5 years from the latesttest date stamped on the shoulder of thecylinder; or, (2) Whenever a cylinder re-mains in place on a vessel for 12 years fromthe latest test date stamped on the shoulderof the cylinder. Cylinders retested underany of the above conditions shall have newor renewed valve and safety relief devices ofthe proper design installed in the cylinder.[COFR 60-54, 25 FR 9319, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9737, Sept.6, 1963; COFR 66-33, 31 FR 15298, Dec. 6,1966; CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 5726, Apr. 12,1968; COD 78-154, 44 FR 13492, Mar. 12,1979; COD 84-044, 53 FR 7752, Mar. 10,1988]

§ 176.25-27 Fire extinguishing equip-ment-L.

(a) At each initial and subsequent in-spection for certification, the provi-sions of § 176.25-25 shall apply.

(b) At each reinspection conductedin accordance with § 176.10-1(b), suchexamination of fire extinguishingequipment shall be made as deemednecessary by the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection.


§ 176.25-30 Pressure vessels-S.

(a) At each initial and subsequent in-spection for certification the marineinspector shall examine and test allboilers and unfired pressure vessels tothe extent necessary to determinethat their condition is satisfactory andthat they are fit for the service forwhich intended.

(b) At each inspection for certifica-tion after the initial inspection, thefollowing examinations and tests shallbe held:

(1) All boilers and unfired pressurevessels shall be examined under oper-ating conditions.

(2) The setting of safety valves orrelief valves on boilers and unfiredpressure vessels shall be checked.

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(3) Pressure vessels which requiredinitial Coast Guard shop inspectionand stamping, and which are fittedwith inspection openings shall be ex-amined internally. Tubular heat ex-.changers, hydraulic accumulators andthose pressure vessels used in refriger-ation service need not be examined in-ternally.

(4) All pressure vessels that requireinitial Coast Guard shop inspectionand stamping - other than thoseexempt by the provisions of this para-graph, shall be subjected to hydrostat-ic test of 1Y, times the maximum al-lowable working Pressure.

(5) The following unfired pressurevessels-will not normally be subjectedto a hydrostatic test:

(DTubular heat exchangers.(ii) Pressure vessels used in refriger:.-.

ation service.(111) Hydraulic accumulators.(iv) Unfired pressure vessels which-

ha'ie been- satisfactorily examined* in-ternally by, amafine inspector and.inwhich no defects'ha've 'been foundwhleh impair te safety of the pres-sure vessel. '

(v) Pressure 'vessels which wereexempt from initial'Coast- Guard shopinspection and stasmping. I .•.(vi) Pressure vessels -which receivedan initial pneumatic test in lieu of ahydrostatic test as permitted by§54.10-15 of Subchapter. F (MarineEngineering) of -this chapter andwhich cannot be- hydrostaticallyteited. '

(c): Main propulsion boilers, auxilia-ry bofers, and unfired:presure vesselscontaining ifquefied compressed-gasesor hazardous liquids, shall be givenspecial consideration- and shall, be sub-Jected to such tests and inspections asdeemed necessary and--isecified by theOPficer in Charge, Marine Inspection,to insure that they are in a safe condi--tion. Periodic tests- and examinations.shall be-as described in part 61 of. Sub-chapter F-(MAkrne .Engineering) ofthis chapter, except heating boilers asdefined. in-part 53-of Subchapter F ofthis"chapter shall, be tested or exam-ined every three yea rs.'[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR-9319, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 63-40; 28'FR 9737, Sept.6,- 1963; CGFR' 68-82, 33 FR 18909, Dec. 18,1968]


§ 176.25-32. Pressure vessels--L.(a) At each Initial and subsequent in-

spection for certification, the provi-sions of § 176.25-30 shall apply exceptthat those examinations and tests re-quired by § 176.25-30 (b)(3) and (b)(4)shall be performed triennially at thetime of regular annual inspection.[CGFR 63-40, 28 1FR 9738, Sept.'6, 1963)

§ 176.25-35 Steering apparatus.(a) At each initial and subsequent in-

spection for certification and reinspec-tion the marine inspector shall exam-ine and test the main and. auxiliarysteering apparatus to the extent neces-sary to determine that its condition issatisfactory and that it is fit for theservice intended. The main' and auxil-iary steering apparatus shallbe testedby operation and the inspector shallexamine the mechanism thereofthroughout its length.

§ 176.25-40 Miscellaneous systems andequipment.

(a) At each initial and subsequent in-spection for certification and reinspec-tidn. the inspector shall examine andtest all items in the.ship's outfit, suchas. ground tackle" navigation lights,compass, etc., which are required to becarried by the regilations in this sub-chapter. Such examination and testshall be to the extent necessary to de-terfline that the conditioji of the itemis satisfactory and that it is fit for the-service intended. -

:(b) Approved work vests, where car-ried, shall be inspected as provided in§184.40-15 of this subchapter.[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9319, Sept.- 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 68-32, 33-FR 5726, Apr.12, 1968J

§' 176.25-45 Sanitary inspection.(a) At each initial and. subsequent in-

spection for certification and reinspec-tio"i the marine inspector shall.exam-ine the passenger and crew quarters,toilet -and washing spaces, galleys,serving pantries, lockers, etc., to deter-mine that they .are serviceable and ina sanitary condition.


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§ 176.25-50 Unsafe practices.(a) At each initial and subsequent in-

spection for certification, reinspectionand at every other vessel inspectionthe marine inspector shall requirethat all observed unsafe practices andhazardous situations be corrected.

(b) At each inspection for certifica-tion and reinspection the marine in-spector shall examine the bilges andother spaces to see that there is no ac-cumulation of oil or other matterwhich might create a fire hazard.

Subpart 176.30-Limitations of

Inspections

§ 176.30-1 Marine inspector not limited.(a) Nothing in this part shall be con-

strued as limiting the marine inspectorfrom making such tests or inspectionsas are reasonable and practicable to beassured of the seaworthiness of thevessel.

Subpart 176.35-international Con-vention for Safety of Life at Sea,1974

SouRCE: CGFR 65-9, 30 FR 11494, Sept. 8,

1965, unless otherwise noted.

§ 176.35-1 Vessels subject to requirements.(a) Except as otherwise provided in

this subpart, all mechanically pro-pelled vessels registered in the UnitedStates or the Commonwealth ofPuerto Rico, which carry more than12 passengers on an internationalvoyage as defined in 176.35-5 or176.35-10 shall be in compliance withthe applicable requirements of theInternational Convention for Safetyof Life at Sea, 1974.

(b) The International Conventionfor Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, doesnot apply to vessels "solely navigatingthe Great Lakes of North America andthe River St. Lawrence as far east as astraight line drawn from Cap de Ro-siers to West Point, Anticosti Islandand, on the north side of AnticostiIsland, the 63d Meridian."

(c) In accordance with Regulation 4,Chapter I (General Provisions) of theInternational Convention for Safetyof Life at Sea, 1974, a vessel which isnot normally engaged on an interna-

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tional voyage but which, in exception-al circumstances, is required to under-take a single international voyage maybe exempted by the Commandantfrom any of the requirements of theRegulations of the Convention: Pro-vided, That It complies with safety re-quirements which are adequate in hisopinion for the voyage which is to beundertaken.

(d) In accordance with Regulation 1-4 of part A, Chapter II-1 (Construc-tion-Subdivision and stability, ma-chinery and electrical installations) orRegulation 1-4.1 of part A, Chapter11-2 (Construction-Fire protection,fire detection and fire extinction) ofthe International Convention forSafety of Life at Sea, 1974, the Com-mandant may, if he considers that thesheltered nature and conditions of thevoyage are such as to render the appli-cation of any specific requirements ofChapters II-1 or 11-2 of this Conven-tion unreasonable or unnecessary,exempt from those requirements indi-vidual vessels or classes of vesselswhich, in the course of their voyage,do not proceed more than 20 milesfrom the nearest land.

(e) In accordance with Regulation 2-1 of Chapter III (Lifesaving Appli-ances, etc.) of the International Con-vention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974,the Commandant, if he considers thatthe sheltered nature and conditions ofthe voyage are such as to render theapplication of the full requirements ofChapter III of this Convention unrea-sonable or unnecessary, may to thatextent exempt from the requirementsof Chapter III individual vessels orclasses of vessels which, in the courseof their voyage, do not go more than20 miles from the nearest land.[CGD 90-008, 55 FR 30664, July 26, 1990]

§ 176.35-5 International voyage.(a) This section describes those voy-

ages which are considered to be "inter-national voyages" for the purposes ofthis subchapter.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph(c) of this section, the term "interna-tional voyage" as used in this subchap-ter shall have the same meaning asthat contained in Regulation 2(d),Chapter I of the International Con-


§ 176.35-10

vention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974,i.e., "International voy/age means avoyage from a country to which thepresent convention applies to a portoutside such country, or conversely."

(c) The International Convention forSafety of Life at Sea, 1974, does notapply to vessels "solely navigating theGreat Lakes of North America and theRiver St. Lawrence as far east as astraight line drawn from Cap de Ro-siers to West Point, Anticosti Islandand, on the north side of AnticostiIsland, the 63d Meridian." According-ly, such vessels shall not be consideredas being on an "international voyage"for the purpose of this subchapter.

(d) In addition, although voyages be-tween the continental United Statesand Hawaii or Alaska, and voyages be-tween Hawaii and Alaska are not"international voyages" under the pro-visions of the International Conven-tion for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974,such voyages are similar in nature andshall be considered as "internationalvoyages" for the purposes of this sub-chapter.

[COD 90-008, 55 FR 30664, July 26, 1990]

§ 176.35-10 Voyage between continentalUnited States and Hawaii or Alaska orbetween Hawaii and Alaska.

(a) Although voyages between thecontinental United States and Hawaiior Alaska, - and voyages betweenHawaii and Alaska are not "interna-tional voyages" under the provisionsof the International Convention forSafety of Life at Sea, 1974, such voy-ages are similar in nature and shall beconsidered as "international voyages"for the purposes of this subchapter.

[CGFR 65-9, 30 FR 11494, Sept. 8, 1965, asamended by COD 90-008, 55 FR 30664, July26, 19901

§ 176.35-15 Passenger Ship Safety Certifi-cate.

(a) All vessels, which carry morethan 12 passengers on an internationalvoyage, are'required to have a ";Pas-senger Ship-Safety Certificate."

(b) -Any such vessel which is lessthan 100 gross tons shall meet the ap-plicable requirements of this chapterfor vessels. on an international voyage.


§ 176.35-20 Exemption Certificate.. (a) A vessel may be exempted by the

Commandant from complying withcertain requirements of the Conven-tion under his administration upon re-quest made in writing to him andtransmitted via the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection.

(b) When an exemption is granted toa vessel by the Commandant underand in accordance with the Conven-tion, an Exemption Certificate describ-ing. such exemption shall be issuedthrough the appropriate Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, in additionto the Passenger Ship Safety Certifi-cate.

§ 176.35-25 Posting of Convention certifi-cates.

(a) The certificates described in thissubpart, or certified copies thereof,when issued to a vessel shall be postedin a prominent and accessible place onthe vessel.

(b) The certificate shall be carried ina manner similar to that described in§ 176.01-40 for a certificate of inspec-tion.

§ 176.35-30 Duration of certificates.

(a) The certificates shall be issuedfor a period of not more than 12months.

(b) An Exemption Certificate shallnot be valid for longer than the periodof the Passenger Ship Safety Certifi-cate to which it refers.

(c) The Passenger Ship Safety Cer-tificate may be withdrawn, revoked, orsuspended at any time when it is de-termined the vessel is no longer incompliance with applicable require-ments. (See § 2.01-70 of this chapterfor procedures governing appeals.)

PART 177-CONSTRUCTION ANDARRANGEMENT

Subpart 177.01 -Application and Intent

See.177.01-1 Application.177.01-5 Intent.

Subpart 177.05-Plans

177.05-1 Plans required for vessels carryingnot more than 150 passengers-S.


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Sec.177.05-3 Plans required for "S" vessels car-

rying more than 150 passengers, all "L"vessels, and certain other vessels.

177.05-5 Plans for sister vessels.

.Subpart 177.10-Hull Structure

177.10-1 Structural standards.177.10-5 Fire protection.

Subpart 177.13-Subdivision and Stability

177.13-1 Requirements.

Subpart 177.15-Means of Escape

177.15-1 Requirements.

Subpart 177.20-Ventilation (Other ThanMachinery Spaces)

177.20-1 Ventilation for closed spaces.177.20-5 Ventilation for crew quarters and

passenger spaces.

Subpart 177.25-Crew Accommodations

177.25-1 Where required.

Subpart 177.30-Passenger Accommodations

177.30-1 Seating.177.30-5 Toilet facilities.177.30-7 Lounge arrangements.

Subpart 177.35-Rails and Guards

177.35-1 Deck rails.177.35-5 Storm rails.177.35-10 Vessels carrying vehicles.177.35-15 Guards in hazardous places.

AurHory: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 5115; 49 CFR1.46.

SouRcz CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9323, Sept.29, 1960, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart 177.01-Application andIntent

§ 177.01-1 Application.(a) The provisions of this part shall

apply to all vessels contracted for onor after June 1, 1958. Vessels contract-ed for prior to that date shall meet therequirements of this part insofar as isdeemed reasonable and practicable bythe Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec-tion.

§ 177.01-5 Intent.(a) The intent of this part is to

insure that the scantlings, material,fastenings, workmanship and arrange-

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ment of each vessel are such as to pro-vide for safe operation in accordancewith the terms of its certificate of in-spection. Primary consideration shallbe given to the provision of a seawor-thy hull, protection against fire,means of escape in case of sudden un-expected casualty, guards and rails inhazardous places, ventilation of closedspaces, and necessary facilities for pas-sengers and crew.

Subpart 177.05-Plans

§ 177.05-1 Plans required for vessels car-rying not more than 150 passengers-S.

(a) Except as otherwise provided inparagraphs (c) and (d) of this sectionand § 177.05-5, the owner or buildershall, prior to the start of constructionif practicable, or in any case prior tothe initial inspection of the vessel,submit for approval by the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, of the in-spection zone where the vessel is to beinspected, at least one copy of each ofthe following plans:

(1) Midship section.(2) Outboard profile.(3) Inboard profile.(4) Arrangement of decks.(5) Machinery installation.(6) Electrical installation.(7) Fuel tanks.(8) Piping systems.(9) Hull penetrations and shell con-

nections.(b) Additional prints of the required

plans may, at the owner's option, besubmitted for approval. Such addition-al copies will be stamped and returnedfor the owner's records.

(c) The Officer in Charge, MarineInspection, may accept specifications,sketches, photographs, line drawingsor written descriptions in lieu of anyor all of the required drawings provid-ed the required information is ade-quately detailed thereon.

(d) The Officer in Charge, MarineInspection, need not require some orall of the plans called for by para-graph (a) of this section if, to his ownknowledge, the design and construc-tion of the vessel are of a type whichhas a proven record of safe operationin similar service upon similar waters.

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[COF'R 60-54, 25 FIR 9323, Sept. 29, 1960. asamended by CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9738, Sept.6, 1963]

§ 177.05-3 Plans required for "S" vesselscarrying more than 150 passengers, all"L" vessels, and certain other vessels.

(a) S and L. The owner or buildermust, prior to the start of constructionif practicable, or in any case prior tothe initial inspection of the vessel,submit for approval to the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, of the in-spection zone where the vessel is to beinspected, at least two copies of eachof the plans listed in § 177.05-1(a).

(b) S and L. Additional plans, calcu-lations, and data must be submitted asrequired by Subchapter S of this chap-ter.

[CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51052, Nov. 4, 1983]

§ 177.05-5 Plans for sister vessels.(a) Plans will not be required for any

vessel which is a sister ship to a vessel,the approved plans for which are al-ready on file at any Marine InspectionOffice: Provided, That the owner ofthe plans authorizes their use for thenew construction.

Subpart 177.10-Hull Structure

§ 177.10-1 Structural standards.(a) In general, compliance with the

standards established by a recognizedclassification society I will be consid-ered satisfactory evidence of the struc-tural adequacy of a vessel. When scan-tlings differ from such standards andit can be demonstrated that craft ap-proximating the same size, power anddisplacement have been built to suchscantlings and have been in satisfac-tory service insofar as structural ade-quacy is concerned for a period of atleast 5 years, such scantlings may beapproved. A detailed structural analy-sis may be required for specializedtypes or integral parts thereof.

(b) Special consideration will begiven to:

,lUoyds' "Rules for the Construction andClassification of Composite and SteelYachts" and Uloyds' "Rules for the .Con-struction and Classification of. WoodYachts" are acceptable for this purpose.


(1) The structural requirements ofvessels not contemplated by the stand-ards of a recognized classification soci-ety; or,

(2) The use of materials not specifi-cally included in these standards.

§ 177.10-5 Fire protection.

(a) The general construction of thevessel shall be such as to minimize firehazards insofar as reasonable andpracticable. Vessels contracted for onor after July 1, 1961, which carry morethan 150 passengers shall meet the re-quirements of subpart 72.05 of Sub-chapter H (Passenger Vessels) of thischapter. The application of these re-quirements to specific vessels shall beas determined by the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection.

(a-I) Except for a vessel complyingwith the requirements contained inparagraph (a-2) of this section, eachhull, structural bulkhead, deck, ordeckhouse made of fibrous glass rein-forced plastic on each vessel that car-ries 150 passengers or less must beconstructed with fire retardant resins,laminates of which have been demon-strated to meet military specificationMIL-R-21607 after 1-year exposure toweather. Military specification MIL-R-21607 may be obtained from theCommanding Officer, Naval SupplyDepot, 5801 Tabor Avenue, Philadel-phia, PA 19120.

(a-2) Each hull, structural bulkhead,deck, or deckhouse, made of fibrousreinforced plastic on a vessel that car-ries 150 passengers or less, that wascertificated on July 11, 1973, and re-mains certificated may continue inservice. Any repairs must be as fol-lows:

(1) Minor repairs and alterationsmust be made to the same standard asthe original construction or a higherstandard; and

(2) Major alterations and conver-sions must comply with the require-ments of this subpart.

(b) Internal combustion engine ex-hausts, boiler and galley uptakes, andsimilar sources of ignition shall bekept clear of and suitably insulatedfrom any woodwork or other combusti-ble matter.

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(c) Lamp, paint, and oil lockers andsimilar compartments shall be con-structed of metal or lined with metal.

[COF'R 60-54, 25 FR 9323, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by COFR 63-40, 28 FR 9738, Sept.6. 1963; COD 72-68R, 37 ]FR 26111, Dec. 8,1972]

Subpart 177.13-Subdivision and

Stability

§ 177.13-1 Requirements.Each vessel must meet the applica-

ble requirements in Subchapter S ofthis chapter.

[CGD 79-023, 48 PR 51052, Nov. 4, 1983]

Subpart 177.15-Means of Escape

§ 177.15-1 Requirements.(a) Except as otherwise provided in

this section, all vessels shall be provid-ed with not less than two avenues ofescape from all general areas accessi-ble to the passengers or where thecrew may be quartered or normallyemployed, so located that if one is notavailable the other may be. At leastone of the avenues of escape shall beindependent of watertight doors. Win-dows and windshields of sufficient sizeand proper accessibility may be usedas one avenue of escape.

(b) Where the length of the com-partment is less than 12 feet, one ver-tical means of escape will be accepta-ble under the following conditions:

(1) There is no source of fire in thespace, such as galley stove, heater,etc., and the vertical escape is remotefrom the engine or fuel tank space; or,

(2) The arrangement is such thatthe installation of two means ofescape does not materially improvethe safety of the vessel or those onboard.

Subpart 177.20-Ventilation (Other

Than Machinery Spaces)

§ 177.20-1 Ventilation for closed spaces.(a) All enclosed spaces within the

vessel shall be properly vented or ven-tilated. Where such openings wouldendanger the vessel under adverseweather conditions, means shall beprovided to close them.

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§ 177.20-5 Ventilation for crew quartersand passenger spaces.

(a) All crew and passenger spacesshall be adequately ventilated in amanner suitable to the purpose of thespace.

Subpart 177.25-CrewAccommodations

§ 177.25-1 Where required.(a) All vessels with crew members

living on board shall be provided withcrew accommodations of sufficientsize, adequate construction, and withsuitable equipment to provide for theprotection and accommodation of thecrew in a manner practicable for thesize, facilities, and service of thevessel.

Subpart 177.30-Passenger

Accommodations

§ 177.30-1 Seating.(a) Seating accommodations for pas-

sengers are required to be providedonly when the maximum number ofpassengers permitted has been deter-mined by using the fixed seating crite-ria in § 176.01-25(b) of this subchap-ter.

(b) Where fixed seats are installed,the seat spacing shall be such as toprovide for ready escape in case of fireor other casualty.

(c) Fixed seats shall be installed asfollows, except that special consider-ation may be given in cases where itcan be shown that escape over the sidecan be made readily through windowsor other openings in the way of seats:

(1) Aisles not over 15 feet long shallbe not less than 24 inches wide.

(2) Aisles over 15 feet long shall benot less than 30 inches wide.

(3) Where the seats are in rows thedistance from seat front to seat frontshall be not less than 30 inches.

(d) In general, portable or tempo-rary seats shall be arranged as speci-fied for fixed seating.

§ 177.30-5 Toilet facilities.(a) Vessels shall be provided with

toilets and wash basins in accordancewith Table 177.30-5(a) except that ves-

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sels operating on short runs of ap-proximately 30 minutes or less neednot be fitted with toilets or washbasins.

TABLE 177.30-5(a)

Number of passengers Toilets Wash basins

49 and few . *......... 1 ..... j..............

Over 49... ............ 1 for men ......... 1 for men(Men and women) 1 for women... 1 for women

Over 49 ... ... 2 1..........(men only)

(b) All toilets and wash basins pro-vided shall be fitted with adequateplumbing. Facilities for men andwomen shall be in separate compart-ments.

§ 177.30-7 Lounge arrangements.(a) The specific requirements in this

section apply to passenger loungeareas located below the main deck.Variation from these requirementsmay be authorized by the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, for unusu-al arrangements or- design: Provided,That there is no significant reductionof space, accessibility or sanitation.

(b) Bunks, where installed, shallhave a minimum length of 74 inchesand a minimum width of 24 inches.They may be constructed of wood ormetal. Mattress is to be covered withmaterial which has been treated togive it fire resistant properties andwhich will provide the mattress with areasonably smooth surface free ofsharp depressions. (Example: Treatedduck stretched smoothly, fully sewn,covering the basic mattress.) Arrange-ment shall be not more than threehigh, with a minimum distance of 24inches vertically between bunks; lad-ders or steps shall be provided foreach top bunk. Construction and ar-rangement shall allow free and unob-structed access to the bunks. Eachbunk shall be immediately adjacent toan aisle leading to a means of escapefrom the lounge area.

(c) Means of escape from loungeareas shall be provided in accordancewith Subpart 177.15. Aisles alongsidebunks shall be not less than 24 inchesin width and after the Joining of twoor more aisles, the width of the aisles


leading to an escape shall be not lessthan 42 inches. Head room in loungeareas shall be not less than 74 incheswhich may be reduced at the sides ofthe space to allow for camber, wiring,ventilation ducts or piping. However,main aisles leading to exits shall havenot less than 74 inches clear headroom. All aisles shall be kept clear ofobstructions.

(d) Covered metal trash containersshall be provided in lounge areas andthe spaces shall be maintained to min-imize fire and safety hazards and topreserve sanitary conditions. Portablefire extinguishers shall be provided asindicated in Subpart 181.30 of thissubchapter.[CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9738, Sept. 6, 1963]

Subpart 177.3--Rails and Guards

§ 177.35-1 Deck rails.(a) Except as otherwise provided in

this section, rails or equivalent protec-tion shall be installed near the periph-ery of all weather decks accessible topassengers and crews. Where spacelimitations make deck rails impracticalsuch as at narrow catwalks in way ofdeckhouse sides, hand grabs may besubstituted.

(b) Rails shall consist of evenlyspaced courses and the spacing be-tween courses shall be not greaterthan 12 inches except as provided byparagraph (f) of this section. Thelower rail courses may not be requiredwhere all or part of the space belowthe upper rail course is fitted with abulwark, chain link fencing, wire meshor the equivalent.

(c) On passenger decks of vessels en-gaged in a ferry or excursion type op-eration, rails shall be at least 42 incheshigh. The space below the rail shall befitted with bulwarks, chain link fenc-ing, wire mesh, or the equivalent.

(d) On sport fishing vessels where itcan be shown that higher rails wouldinterfere with the normal operation ofthe vessel, rails of at least 30 inchesheight may be permitted.

(e) Where the principal business ofthe vessel requires the discharge ofpersonnel in a seaway, the peripheralrails may be wholly or partially omit-ted or reduced in height to not les

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than 30 inches. When such rails areomitted, center rails or other suitablehand holds shall be substituted there-for.

(f) For vessels subject to the 1966International Convention on LoadLines the height of rails and bulwarksinstalled at the peripheries of the free-board and superstructure decks shallbe at least 3 9 %/ inches. However wherethis height would interfere with thenormal operation of the ship, a lesserheight may be approved if the cogni-zant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec-tion is satisfied that adequate protec-tion is provided. The opening belowthe lowest course shall not be morethan 9 inches and the courses shallnot be more than 15 inches apart.

(g) All rails other than those notedin the preceding paragraphs, shall beat least 36 inches high.

(h) Sailing vessels, small vessels ofthe open launch type, and other ves-sels not specifically covered elsewherein this section shall have such rails orequivalent protection as considerednecessary by the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection.

[CGFR 60-64, 25 FR 9319, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 69-72, 34 FR 17503, Oct.29, 1969]

§ 177.35-5 Storm rails.

(a) Suitable storm rails or handgrabs shall be installed where neces-sary in all passageways, at deckhousesides, and at ladders and hatcheswhere passengers or crew might havenormal access.

§ 177.35-10 Vessels carrying vehicles.(a) On vessels carrying vehicles, suit-

able chains, cable, or other barriersshall be installed at the ends of the ve-hicle runways. In addition, suitablegates, rails, or other devices shall beinstalled as a continuation of the regu-larly required rails.

9 177.35-15 Guards in hazardous places.(a) Suitable covers, guards, or rails

shall be installed in way of all exposedand hazardous places such as gears,machinery, etc.

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PARTS 178-179 [RESERVED]

PART 180--LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT


Sec.180.01-1 Application.180.01-5 Intent.

Subpart 180.05-General Provisions Pertainingto Lifesaving Equipment

180.05-1 Equipment of an approved type.180.05-5 Equipment installed but not re-

quired.

Subpart 180.10-Primary Lifesaving EquipmentRequired

180.10-1 General.180.10-5 Requirements for vessels in ocean

or coastwise service.180.10-15 Requirements for vessels in

Great Lakes service.180.10-20 Requirements for vessels in

lakes, bays, and sounds service.180.10-25 Requirements for vessels in river

service.180.10-30 Substitutions.180.10-35 Rescue boat-L.

Subpart 180.15-Equipment for Life Floats andBuoyant Apparatus

180.15-1 Equipment required.180.15-5 Description of equipment for life

floats and buoyant apparatus.180.15-10 Stowage of equipment.

Subpart 180.20-Stowage and Marking ofLifesaving Appliances

180.20-1 Stowage of lifesaving appliances.180.20-5 Marking.

Subpart 180.25-Life Preservers

180.25-1 Type required.180.25-5 Number required.180.25-10 Distribution and stowage.180.25-15 Marking.180.25-20 Personal flotation device lghts.180.25-25 Retroreflectlve material.

Subpart 180.30 Ring Life Buoys and WaterUghts

180.30-1 General.180.30-5 Number and size required.180.30-10 Location, distribution, and secur-

ing.


§ 180.01-1Sec.

Subpart 180.35-4Pyrotechnic Distress Signals

180.35-1 General.180.35-5 Number required.180.35-10 Stowage.

Subpart 180.40-mergency Position IndicatingRadiobeacon (EPIRS)

180.40-1 Emergency position indicating ra-diobeacon (EPIRB).

AuTHORTy: 46 U.S.C. 3306; E.O. 12234, 45FR 58801, 3 CF9R, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49CFR 1.46.

SouxRc CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9329, Sept.29, 1960, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart 180.01 -Application and

Intent

§ 180.01-1 Application.

(a) The provisions of this part shallapply to all vessels except as specifi-cally noted in this part.


insure that each vessel carry sufficientlifesaving equipment to provide fortimely rescue and survival of the per-sonnel on board in the event of a casu-alty to the vessel. Due considerationwill be given to the number of personscarried and the hazards of the routepermitted.

Subpart 180.05-General ProvisionsPertaining to Lifesaving Equipment

§ 180.05-1 Equipment of an approvedtype-

(a) Where equipment in this part isrequired to be of an approved type,such equipment requires the specificapproval of the Commandant. Notifi-cations regarding approvals are pub-lished in the F'znmiL RwnsTEt, and inaddition are contained in Coast Guardpublication CG-190, "EquipmentLists."

(b) Specifications for lifesavingequipment items required to be of anapproved type have been promulgatedand are contained in Subchapter Q(Specifications) of this chapter. Ingeneral, such specifications are of in-terest only to the manufacturer ofspecific items of equipment. The sub-parts in Subchapter Q containing


specifications for the lifesaving equip-ment required by this part are as fol-lows:

(1) life floats .................................. 160.027.(2) Buoyant apparatus ................... 160.010.(3) lifeboats ................................... 160.035.(4) Life rafts .................................... 160.018.(5) Inflatable life rafts .................... 160.051.(6) life preservers ......................... 160.002, 160.005,

160.055.(7) Ring Life Buoys ........................ 160.050(8) Water lights ............................... 161.010.(9) Distress signals:

Red flare ..................................... 160.021.Orange smoke ............................ 160.037.Combination flare and smoke.. 160.023.

(10) Type A EPIRB's ..................... 161.011.

[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9329, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGF]R 65-9, 30 FR 11495, Sept.8, 1965; CGD 73-24R, 39 FR 10140, Mar. 18,1974; CGD 79-165a, 45 FR 64188, Sept. 29,1980; CGD 80-155a, 47 FR 10559, Mar. 11,1982]

§ 180.05-5 Equipment installed but not re-quired.

(a) S and L. Except as further modi-fied in this section, where items of life-saving equipment are not required, butare installed, such equipment and itsinstallation shall meet the require-ments of this part. However, the Com-mandant may, after suitable investiga-tions and tests, accept lifesaving de-vices in excess of those required,which are of a type not contemplatedby the regulations in this part, if thesafety of those on board is improvedthereby.

(b) S. Special purpose water safetybuoyant devices (such as water skivests, hunter's buoyant jackets, etc.),in order to be of an approved type,shall be constructed, listed and labeledin accordance with Subpart 160.064 ofSubchapter Q (Specifications) of thischapter. Small passenger vessels maycarry special purpose water safetybuoyant devices of approved type asexcess equipment.

[CGFR 64-30, 29 FR 7390, June 6, 1964]

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Subpart 180.10-Primary LifesavingEquipment Required

§ 180.10-1 General.(a) All life floats and buoyant appa-

ratus shall be of approved types.(b) The term "primary lifesaving

equipment" means a lifeboat or an ac-ceptable substitute. The acceptablesubstitute may include liferafts, life-floats, rescue boats, and buoyant appa-ratus under certain conditions. Lifepreservers and ring buoys are not in-cluded in the definitions of "primarylifesaving equipment."[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9329. Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 5726, Apr.12, 1968]

§ 180.10-5 Requirements for vessels inocean or coastwise service.

(a) Except as otherwise provided inthis section, vessels in ocean serviceshall carry sufficient life floats for allpersons on board, and vessels in coast-wise service shall carry sufficient lifefloats or buoyant apparatus for allpersons on board.

(1) Vessels whose routes are restrict-ed to 20 miles from a harbor of saferefuge shall carry life floats or buoy-ant apparatus for not less than 50 per-cent of all persons on board.

(2) For vessels operating not morethan one mile from land, the Officerin Charge, Marine Inspection, maypermit operation with reducedamounts of life floats or buoyant ap-paratus when in his opinion it is safeto do so. In permitting such reductionthe Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec-tion, shall consider the vessel, its scopeof operation and the hazards of theroute.

(b) After July 1, 1968, all lifefloatsand buoyant apparatus shall be inter-national orange in color.[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9329, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 5726, Apr.12, 1968]

§ 180.10-15 Requirements for vessels inGreat Lakes service.

(a) Except as otherwise provided inthis section, vessels in Great Lakesservice shall carry sufficient life floatsor buoyant apparatus for not less than50 percent of all persons on board.

(1) Vessels navigating not more thanone mile from land are not required tocarry life floats or buoyant apparatus.

(b) After July 1, 1968, all lifefloatsand buoyant apparatus shall be inter-national orange in color.


§ 180.10-20 Requirements for vessels inlakes, bays, and sounds service.

(a) Except as otherwise provided inthis section, vessels in lakes, bays, andsounds service shall carry sufficientlife floats or buoyant apparatus fornot less than 30 percent of all personson board.

(1) Vessels navigating not more than1 mile from land are not required tocarry life floats or buoyant apparatus.

(b) After July 1, 1968, all lifefloatsand buoyant apparatus shall be eitherinternational orange or white in color.


§ 180.10-25 Requirements for vessels inriver service.

(a) Except as otherwise provided inthis section, vessels in river serviceshall carry sufficient life floats orbuoyant apparatus for not less than 10percent of all persons on board.

(1) Vessels navigating not more than1 mile from land are not required tocarry life floats or buoyant apparatus.

§ 180.10-30 Substitutions.

(a) Lifeboats and rigid type life raftsof an approved type may be substitut-ed for any portion of the primary life-saving equipment required. Such boatsand rafts shall be equipped and stowedas required by the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection.

(b) Suitable dinghies, dories, skiffs,etc., may be substituted for any por-tion of the primary lifesaving equip-ment required, under such conditionsas may be determined by the Officerin Charge, Marine Inspection.

(c) Inflatable life rafts of an ap-proved type may be substituted forany portion of the primary lifesavingequipment required.

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§ 180.10-35

(d) Ring life buoys of an approvedtype may be substituted for a portionof the primary lifesaving equipmentrequired. One ring life buoy shall berequired for each person accommodat-ed and no more than 2 ring life buoysmay be used in the substitution. Thesering life buoys when provided, shall bein addition to the ring life buoy re-quired by this part.

§ 180.10-35 Rescue boat-L.(a) A suitable rescue boat shall be re-

quired except when, in the opinion ofthe Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec-tion, the vessel is of such design andoperating characteristics that thevessel itself provides a fully satisfac-tory rescue platform. For protectedwaters, a rescue boat constructed inaccordance with Subpart 160.056 ofSubchapter Q (Specifications) of thischapter is acceptable in meeting theintent of this paragraph. For exposedwaters, a more seaworthy rescue boatmay be required but in no case shallmore than one approved lifeboat suita-ble for rescue work be required.

[CGFR 68-45, 33 FR 19992, Dec. 28, 1968]

Subpart 180.15-Equipment for LifeFloats and Buoyant Apparatus

§ 180.15-1 Equipment required.(a) Each life float shall be fitted

with a life line and shall be equippedwith two paddles, a water light and apainter.

(b) Each buoyant apparatus shall befitted with a life line and shall beequipped with a water light and paint-er.

§ 180.15-5 Description of equipment forlife floats and buoyant apparatus.

(a) Life line. The life line shall beproperly secured around the sides andends of the life float or buoyant appa-ratus, festooned in bights not longerthan 3 feet, with a seine float in eachbight, which float may be omitted ifthe line is of an inherently buoyantmaterial and absorbs little or no water.The life line shall be of a size andstrength not less than %-inch diame-ter manila.

(b) Paddles. Paddies shall be not lessthan 4 feet long.


(c) Painter. The painter must-(1) Be at least 30 m (100 ft.) long,(2) Have a breaking strength of at

least 6.7 kN (1500 lb.), except that ifthe capacity of the life float or buoy-ant apparatus is 50 persons or more,the breaking strength must be at least13.4 kN (3000 lb.),

(3) Be of a dark color if synthetic, orof a type certified to be resistant to de-terioration from ultraviolet light, and

(4) Be stowed in such a way that itruns out freely when the life float orbuoyant apparatus floats away fromthe sinking vessel.

(d) Water light (1) The water lightmust be-

(i) Of an approved automatic electrictype, constructed in accordance withSubpart 161.010 of this chapter,except as allowed under paragraph(d)(2) of this section; and

(ii) Attached to the life float orbuoyant apparatus by a 12-threadmanila or equivalent synthetic lan-yard, at least 5.5 meters (18 feet) inlength.

(2) A water light constructed in ac-cordance with former Subpart 160.012or 161.001 of this chapter that was in-stalled before January 1, 1972 may beretained in an existing installation aslong as it is maintained in good condi-tion.[CGlR 60-54, 25 FR 9329, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by COD 79-165a, 45 FR 64188,Sept. 29, 1980; CGD 79-167, 47 FR 41379,Sept. 20, 1982]

§ 180.15-10 Stowage of equipment.(a) Paddies shall be lashed on the

sides of the life floats to which theybelong.[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9329, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGD 79-165a, 45 FR 64188,Sept. 29, 1980]

Subpart 180.20-Stowage andMarking of Lifesaving Appliances

§ 180.20-1 Stowage of lifesaving appli-ances.

(a) Each life float and buoyant appa-ratus must be secured to the vessel bya painter and a float-free link.

(1) The float-free link must be-(i) Certified to meet Subpart 160.073

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(ii) Of proper strength for the size ofthe life float or buoyant apparatus asIndicated on its identification tag, and

(Iii) Secured to the painter at oneend and secured to the vessel on theother end.

(2) The means by which the float-free link is attached to the vesselmust-

(i) Have a breaking strength of atleast the breaking strength of thepainter,

(iI) If synthetic, be of a dark color orof a type certified to be resistant to de-terioration from ultraviolet light, and

(ii) If metal, be corrosion resistant.(3) If the life float or buoyant appa-

ratus does not have a painter attach-ment fitting, a means for attachingthe painter must be provided by a wireor line that-

(i) Encircles the body of the device,(ii) Will not slip off,(ii) Has a breaking strength that is

at least the breaking strength of thepainter, and

(iv) If synthetic, is of a dark color oris of a type certified to be resistant todeterioration from ultraviolet light.

(4) The float-free link described inparagraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of thissection is not required if the vessel op-erates solely in waters which have adepth less than the length of thepainter.

(5) If the vessel carries more thanone life float or buoyant apparatus,the life floats and buoyant apparatusmay be grouped and each group se-cured by a single painter, providedthat-

(i) The combined weight of eachgroup of life floats and buoyant appa-ratus does not exceed 185 kg (400 lb.),

(i) Each life float and buoyant ap-paratus is individually attached to thepainter by a line that meets § 180.15-5(c)(2) and (c)(3) and which is longenough so that each can float withoutcontacting any other life float orbuoyant apparatus in the group, and

(ii) The strength of the float-freelink under paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of thissection and the strength of the painterunder § 180.15-5(c)(2) is determined bythe combined capacity of the group oflife floats and buoyant apparatus.

(6) Stowing of life floats and buoy-ant apparatus must allow easy launch-

§ 180.25-1

ing. Life floats and buoyant apparatusover 185 kg (400 lb.) must not requirelifting before launching.

(7) Life floats and buoyant appara-tus must not be secured to the vesselexcept by the painter and by lashingswhich can be easily released or hy-draulic releases. They must not bestowed in tiers more than 1.2 m (4 ft.)high. Tiers of life floats or buoyantapparatus must not interfere withnavigation of the vessel. When stowedin tiers, the separate units must bekept apart by spacers.

(8) There must be means to preventshifting.

(e) Each hydraulic release used inthe installation of any liferaft, inflata-ble liferaft, lifefloat, or buoyant appa-ratus must meet Subpart 160.062 ofthis chapter.

[CGD 79-167, 47 FR 41379, Sept. 20, 1982]

§ 180.20-5 Marking.(a) All life floats and buoyant appa-

ratus shall be conspicuously markedwith the vessel's name. In addition thenumber of persons allowed on eachlife float or buoyant apparatus shallbe conspicuously marked or paintedthereon in letters and numbers atleast 1% inches high. (This require-ment is also in § 185.30-5 of this sub-chapter.)

(b) Any lifeboat, life raft, or othersuitable boat accepted as primary life-saving equipment shall be markedwith its allowed capacity in persons,and with the name of the vessel in let-ters and figures at least 2 inches high,except that inflatable life rafts shallbe marked by the manufacturer orservice facility as required by Subpart160.051 of Subchapter Q (Specifica-tions) of this chapter and no addition-al markings are required. (This re-quirement is also in § 185.30-5 of thissubchapter.)

Subpart 180.25-Life Preservers

§ 180.25-1 Type required.(a) All life preservers shall be of an

approved type.(b) All kapok and fibrous glass life

preservers which do not have plastic-covered pad inserts, as required bysubparts 160.002 and 160.005 of Sub-


§ 180.25-5

chapter Q (Specifications) of thischapter, shall be removed from serv-ice.

(c) Cork and balsa wood life preserv-ers, constructed in accordance withthe applicable provisions of subpart160.003 or 160.004 and manufacturedas approved life preservers prior toJuly 1, 1965, may be accepted as newor replacement equipment required bythis subehapter if such life preserversare servicable and in good condition tothe satisfaction of the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection: Provided,however, That such life preserversbearing basic Approval No. 160.003 or160.004 shall not be considered as ap-proved equipment meeting the re-quirements for those passenger shipson an international voyage, construct-ed or contracted for on or after May26, 1965.

[CGFR 65-9. 30 FR 11495, Sept. 8, 1965]

§ 180.25-5 Number required.

(a) All vessels shall be provided withan approved adult type life preserverfor each -person carried. In addition,unless the service is such that childrenare never carried, there shall be pro-vided a number of approved life pre-servers suitable for children equal toat least 10 percent of the total numberof persons carried.

(b) In addition to the life preserversrequired by paragraph (a) of this sec-tion, all vessels on an internationalvoyage and carrying more than 12 pas-sengers shall be provided with ap-proved type life preservers for 5 per-cent of the persons carried.


§ 180.25-10 Distribution and stowage.

(a) Life preservers shall be distribut-ed through the upper part of thevessel in protected places convenientto the persons on board.

(b) If practicable, life preserver con-tainers shall be so designed as to allowthe life preservers to float free.

(c) Life preservers for children,when provided, shall be stowed sepa-rately.


§ 180.25-15 Marking.(a) All life preservers shall be

marked with the vessel's name. (Thisrequirement is also in § 185.30-5(c) ofthis subchapter.)

(b) Where life preservers are stowedso that they are not readily visible topassengers, the containers in whichthey are stowed shall be marked "lifepreservers" and with the number con-tained therein, in at least 1-inch let-ters and figures. This legend shall in-dicate the separate stowage of chil-dren's life preservers. (This require-ment is also in § 185.30-10(a) of thissubchapter.

§ 180.25-20 Personal flotation devicelights.

(a) Each life preserver carried on avessel engaged in ocean, coastwise, orGreat Lakes service after June 30,1980, must have a personal flotationdevice light that is approved undersubpart 161.012 of this chapter.

(b) Each light required by this sec-tion must be securely attached to thefront shoulder area of a life preserver.

(c) Vessels with Certificates of In-spection endorsed only for routes thatdo not extend more than 20 milesfrom a harbor of safe refuge are notrequired to comply with this section.[CGD 76-028. 44 FR 38788, July 2, 1979]

§ 180.25-25 Retroreflective material.

(a) Each life preserver carried on avessel after June 30, 1980, must haveat least 200 sq. cm (31 sq. in.) of retro-reflective material attached on itsfront side, at least 200 sq. cm on itsback side, and at least 200 sq. cm ofmaterial on each of its reversible sides.

(b) Retroreflective material requiredby this section must be Type I materi-al that is approved under subpart164.018 of this chapter.

(c) The retroreflective material at-tached on each side of a life preservermust be divided equally between theupper quadrants of the side, and thematerial in each quadrant must be at-tached as closely as possible to theshoulder area of the life preserver.[CGD 76-028, 44 FR 38788, July 2, 1979]

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Subpart 180.30-Ring Life Buoys andWater Lights

§ 180.30-1 General.(a) Each ring life buoy must be of an

approved type, constructed in accord-ance with subpart 160.050 of thischapter; except a ring life buoy thatwas approved under former subpart160.009 of this chapter may be used ifit is in good and serviceable condition.

(b) Each water light must be of anapproved automatic electric type, con-structed in accordance with subpart161.010 of this chapter, except as al-lowed under paragraph (c) of this sec-tion.

(c) Except as prohibited in para-graph (d) of this section, a water lightconstructed in accordance with formersubpart 160.012 or 161.001 of thischapter that was installed before Jan-uary 1, 1972, may be retained in an ex-isting installation as long as it is main-tained in good condition.

(d) No vessel attending offshore pe-troleum operations may carry a waterlight that produces an open flame.

[COD 79-165a, 45 FR 64188, Sept. 29, 1980,as amended by COD 80-155a, 47 FR 10559,Mar. 11, 1982]

§ 180.30-5 Number and size required.(a) S. All vessels shall be fitted with

one ring life buoy of not less than 24inches in diameter, except that vesselsless than 26 feet in length may use onering life buoy of not less than 20inches in diameter.

(b) L. All vessels shall be fitted withthree ring life buoys of not less than24 inches in diameter.

(c) S and L. Vessels not limited todaytime operation shall be providedwith an approved water light.

(d) S and L. Ring life buoys used ona vessel on an international voyageshall be orange in color.

[CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9739, Sept. 6, 1963, asamended by CGFR 65-9, 30 FR 11495, Sept.8, 1965]

§ 180.30-10 Location, distribution, and se-curing.

(a) S. The ring life buoy shall be soplaced as to be readily accessible. Itshall be capable of being cast loose,shall not be permanently secured in

§ 180.35-10

any way, and shall have attached to ita line at least 60 feet in length.

(b) L. The ring life buoys shall be soplaced as to be readily accessible. Theyshall be capable of being cast loose,shall not be permanently secured inany way, and one of the ring life buoysshall have attached to it a line at least60 feet in length.

(c) S and L. The water light, whichis to be attached for nighttime oper-ation, shall be stowed close to or at-tached to that ring life buoy which islocated nearest the pilothouse.

[CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9739, Sept. 6, 1963]

Subpart 180.35-Pyrotechnic Distress

Signals

§ 180.35-1 General.(a) All pyrotechnic distress signals

shall be of an approved type.

(b) Service use of distress signalsshall be limited to a period of 3 yearsfrom date of manufacture, and re-placement shall be made no later thanthe first inspection for certification orreinspection after the date of expira-tion.

§ 180.35-5 Number required.(a) Except as otherwise provided in

this section, all vessels shall carry py-rotechnic distress signals as follows:

(1) 6 hand red flare distress signals,and 6 hand orange smoke distress sig-nals; or,

(2) 12 hand combination flare andsmoke distress signals.

(b) Pyrotechnic distress signals arenot required on vessels operating onshort runs. A vessel is considered to beon a short run when its operating timeaway from a dock is limited to ap-proximately 30 minutes.

§ 180.35-10 Stowage.

(a) All pyrotechnic distress signalsshall be carried within the pilothouseor in other location considered suita-ble by the Officer in Charge, MarineInspection.

(b) All pyrotechnic distress signalsshall be stowed in a portable water-tight container.

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Subpart 180.40-Emergency PositionIndicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB)

§ 180.40-1 Emergency position indicatingradiobacon EPIRB.

(a) Each vessel in ocean and coast-wise service must have an approvedClass A emergency position indicatingradiobeacon (EPIRB) that is-

(1) Operative;(2) Stowed where it is readily acces-

sible for testing and use; and(3) Stowed in a manner so that it

will float free if the vessel sinks.(b) Compliance with paragraph (a)

of this section is not required for acoastwise vessel-

(1) That carries a VHF radiotele-phone that complies with the FCC re-quirements; and

(2) Whose Certificate of Inspectionis endorsed for a route which does notextend more than 20 miles from aharbor of safe refuge.

(c) Each vessel certificated for GreatLakes service, and each other vesseloperating on the Great Lakes that isnot required to have a Class A EPIRBmeeting paragraph (a) of this sectionmust have one Class C EPIRB in-stalled in a readily accessible location,at or near the principal steering sta-tion.

[CGD 73-24R, 39 FR 10140, Mar. 18, 1974,as amended by CGD 80-024, 49 FR 40409,Oct. 16, 1984]

PART 181-FIRE PROTECTIONEQUIPMENT

Subpart 181.01-Application and Intent


Subpart 181.05-Approved Fire ProtectionEquipment

181.05-1 General.181.05-5 Equipment installed but not re-

quired.

Subpart 181.10-Fire Pumps

181.10-1 Power fire pump.181.10-5 Hand fire pumps.

Subpart 181.15-Fire Main System

181.15-1 Where required.


Sec.181.15-5 FMre main and hydrants.181.15-10 Fire hose.

Subpart 181.20-Fixed Fire ExtinguishingSystem

181.20-1 Where required.181.20-5 Type system required.181.20-10 Amount of CO gas required.181.20-15 Controls.181.20-20 Piping.181.20-25 Discharge outlets.181.20-30 Cylinders.181.20-35 Closure of openings.

Subpart 181.25-Manual Sprinkling System

181.25-1 Where required.181.25-5 Installation.

Subpart 181.30-Portable Fire Extinguishers

181.30-1 Required number, type and loca-tion.

181.30-5 Approved extinguishers.181.30-10 Installation and location.181.30-12 Semlportable fire extinguishers.

Subpart 181.35-Fire Axe

181.35-1 Required number and location-L.AUTHORiTY: 46 U.S.C. 3306; 49 CYR 1.46.SouRcE CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9330, Sept.

29, 1960, unless otherwise noted.



apply to all vessels except as specifi-cally noted in this part.

(b) Installations of power firepumps, fire main systems and fixedfire extinguishing systems on vesselscontracted for before June 1, 1958,shall meet the requirements of thispart insofar as deemed reasonable andpracticable by the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection.


insure that each vessel is providedwith safe, readily available and suffi-cient firefighting equipment of thetype necessary to extinguish any fireswhich are likely to be encountered innormal cperation. Due considerationwill be given to hazards caused by the

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vessel's type of fuel, construction ma-terial, equipment, cargo, etc.

[COFR 66-33, 31 FR 15298, Dec. 6. 1966]

Subpart 181.05-Approved Fire

Protection Equipment

§ 181.05-1 General.(a) Where equipment in this part is

required to be of an approved type,such equipment requires the specificapproval of the Commandant.

(b) Notifications regarding approvalsare published in the FEDERAL REGIS-TE, and in addition are contained inCoast Guard publication CG-190,"Equipment Lists".

§ 181.05-5 Equipment installed but not re-quired.

(a) Except as further modified inthis section, where fire extinguishingsystems or equipment are not re-quired, but are installed, the system orequipment and its installation shallmeet the requirements of this part.However, the Commandant may, aftersuitable investigations and tests,accept fire fighting equipment, whichis of a type not contemplated by theregulations in this part, if the safetyof the vessel is materially improvedthereby.

Subpart 181.10--Fire Pumps

§ 181.10-1 Power fire pump.(a) S and L. A power-driven fire

pump shall be installed on each me-chanically propelled "S" vessel whichis a ferry vessel or which is permittedto carry more than 49 passengers, andon each mechanically propelled "L"vessel.

(b) S. The power fire pump shall beselfpriming and of such size as to dis-charge an effective stream from a hoseconnected to the highest outlet.

(c) L. The minimum capacity of thepower fire pump shall be 50 gallonsper minute at a pressure of not lessthan 60 pounds per square inch at thepump outlet. The pump outlet shall befitted with a pressure gage.

(d) S. The power fire pump may bedriven off a propulsion engine or othersource of power and shall be connect-ed to the fire main. This pump may

§ 181.15-10

also be connected to the bilge systemso that it can serve as either a firepump or a bilge pump as described insubpart 182.25.

(e) L. The power fire pump may bedriven off one of the propulsion en-gines in a twin engine installation. In asingle engine propulsion installation,the pump shall be driven by a sourceof power independent of the propul-sion engine. The pump may also beconnected to the bilge system so thatit can serve as either a fire pump or abilge pump as described in subpart182.25 of this subchapter.

[CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9740, Sept. 6, 1963]

§ 181.10-5 Hand fire pumps.

(a) All vessels shall be provided witha hand operated portable fire pumphaving a capacity of at least 5 gallonsper minute. This fire pump shall beequipped with suction and dischargehose suitable for use in fire fighting.

(b) The hand portable fire pumpmay also serve as a bilge pump.

Subpart 181.15-Fire Main System

§ 181.15-1 Where required.(a) All vessels required to be provid-

ed with a power-driven fire pump shallalso be provided with a fire mainsystem including fire main, hydrants,hose and nozzles.

§ 181.15-5 Fire main and hydrants.(a) S and L. Fire hydrants, when re-

quired, shall be of sufficient numberand so located that any part of thevessel may be reached with an effec-tive stream of water from a singlelength of hose.

(b) L. There shall be a minimum oftwo (2) fire hydrants on all mechani-cally propelled "L" vessels.

(c) S and L. All piping, valves, andfittings shall be in accordance withgood marine practice and suitable forthe purpose intended.

[CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9740, Sept. 6, 1963]

§ 181.15-10 Fire hose.(a) S and L. One length of fire hose

shall be provided for each fire hydrantrequired.

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(b) S. Fire hose may be commercialfire hose or equivalent of not over 1 -inch diameter or garden hose of notless than %-inch nominal inside diame-ter. Hose shall be in one piece not lessthan 25 feet and not more than 50 feetin length.

(c) L. Fire hose shall be 1 inches indiameter and 50 feet in length.

(d) S and L. If 1 inch diameter firehose is used after January 1, 1980,each length of hose must:

(1) Be lined commercial fire hosethat conforms to Underwriters' Lab-oratories, Inc., Standard 19 or FederalSpecification ZZ-H-451E. A hose thatbears the Label of Underwriters' Lab-oratories, Inc., as lined fire hose is ac-cepted as conforming to the require-ment; and

(2) Have a nozzle that has a inchsolid stream orifice or a combinationnozzle approved by the Commandantin accordance with § 162.027-6 of thisChapter. The nozzle must be bronze oranother material that has strengthand corrosion resistance propertiesequal to those of bronze.

(e) S. If garden hose is used, it shallbe of a good commercial grade con-structed of an inner rubber tube, pliesof braided cotton reinforcement andan outer rubber cover or of equivalentmaterial, and shall be fitted with acommercial garden hose nozzle of goodgrade bronze or equivalent metal.

(f) S and L. All fittings on fire hoseshall be of brass, copper, or other suit-able corrosion-resistant metal.

(g) S and L. A length of fire hoseshall be attached to each fire hydrantat all times.[CGFR 63-40. 28 FR 9740, Sept. 6, 1963, asamended by CGD 74-60, 41 FR 43152, Sept.30, 1976]

Subpart 181.20-Fixed Fire

Extinguishing System

§ 181.20-1 Where required.(a) Fixed carbon dioxide fire extin-

guishing systems shall be installed toprotect the following spaces:

(1) The machinery and fuel tankspaces of all vessels using gasoline orother fuel having a flash point of 1100F. or lower, except that where machin-ery and fuel tank spaces are so open tothe atmosphere as to make the use of


a fixed system ineffective, no suchsystem will be required.

(2) The paint and oil rooms and simi-lar hazardous spaces on all vesselshaving such spaces.

(3) Cargo spaces which are inaccessi-ble during a voyage and used for com-bustible cargo on all vessels havingsuch spaces.

§ 181.20-5 Type system required.(a) Except as otherwise provided in

this section, all fixed fire extinguish-ing systems shall be of an approvedcarbon dioxide type and installed tothe satisfaction of the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection.

(b) On vessels where the amount ofcarbon dioxide gas required in a fixedsystem can be supplied by one porta-ble extinguisher or by a semi-portableextinguisher, such extinguishers maybe used subject to the following*

(1) Cylinders shall be installed in afixed position outside the space pro-tected.

(2) The applicator shall be installedin a fixed position so as to dischargeinto the space protected.

(3) Controls shall be installed in anaccessible location outside the spaceprotected.

§ 181.20-10 Amount of CO gas required.(a) The number of pounds of carbon

dioxide required for each space pro-tected shall be determined as follows:

(1) For cargo spaces, the number ofpounds required shall be equal to thegross volume of the space in cubic feetdivided by a factor of 30.

(2) For machinery and fuel tankspaces, paint lockers, oil rooms andsimilar hazardous spaces, the numberof pounds required for each spaceshall be equal to the gross volume ofthe space divided by the appropriatefactor noted in Table 181.20-10(a)(2).

TABLE 181.20-10(a)(2)

Gross volume of compartment, cubic feet-Factor

Over- Not over-

500 15500 ................................................... 1.600 161,600 4 0............................. 4. 18

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(b) A separate supply of carbon diox-ide need not be provided for eachspace protected. The total availablesupply shall be at least sufficient forthe space requiring the greatestamount.

§ 181.20-15 Controls.(a) All controls and values for the

operation of the system shall be out-side the spaces protected and shall notbe located in such space as might becut off or made inaccessible in theevent of fire in any of the spaces pro-tected.

(b) Each branch line shall be fittedwith an approved shutoff valve. Suchshutoff valve shall be kept closed atall times except to operate the particu-lar system.

(c) The arrangements shall be suchthat the entire charge to any spacecan be introduced into the space bythe operation of one valve selectingthe space, and one control for releas-ing at least the required amount ofcarbon dioxide. The controls shall beof an approved type and shall be locat-ed adjacent to the shutoff valve con-trols,.

(d) Complete but simple instructionsfor the operation of the systems mustbe located in a conspicuous place at ornear all pull boxes, stop valve controlsand in the CO. cylinder storage room.On systems in which the CO. cylindersare not within the protected space,these instructions must also include aschematic diagram of the system andinstructions detailing alternate meth-ods of discharging the system shouldthe manual release or stop valve con-trols fail to operate. Each controlvalve to branch lines must be markedto indicate the related space served.[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9330, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGD 74-100R, 40 FR 6209, Feb.10, 1975]

§ 181.20-20 Piping.(a) Branch lines to the various cargo

spaces shall be not less than V inchstandard pipe size.

(b) The size of branch lines to ma-chinery and fuel tank spaces, paintlockers, oil rooms and similar hazard-ous spaces shall be as noted in Table181.20-20(b).

§ 181.20-30

TABLE 181.20-20(b)

Ma)mum quantity of carbonls, a o fdioxide requiredr pounds hallmum bpe pr o t ncte

100 ............................................... 4 (Schedule 40).

225 ............................................... % (Schedue 40).300 ............................................... 1 (Schedule 80).600 ............................................... 1 V4 (Schedule 80).

(c) All piping, valves, and fittings offerrous materials shall be protectedinside and outside against corrosion.

(d) All dead-end lines shall extend atleast 2 inches beyond the last orificeand shall be closed with cap or plug.

(e) All piping, valves, and fittingsshall be securely supported, and wherenecessary, protected against injury.

(f) Drains and dirt traps shall befitted where necessary to prevent theaccumulation of dirt or moisture.Drains and dirt traps shall be locatedin accessible locations.

[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9330, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 62-17, 27 FR 9048, Sept.11, 1962]

§ 181.20-25 Discharge outlets.(a) Discharge outlets shall be of an

approved type.(b) The total area of all discharge

outlets shall not exceed 85 percent norbe less than 35 percent of the nominalcylinder outlet area or the area of thesupply pipe, whichever is smaller. Thenominal cylinder outlet area in squareinches shall be determined by multi-plying the factor 0.0022 by thenumber of pounds of carbon dioxiderequired except that in no case shallthis outlet area be less than 0.110square inches.

§ 181.20-30 Cylinders.(a) Cylinders shall be securely fas-

tened and supported, and where neces-sary protected against injury.

(b) Cylinders shall be mounted in anupright position or inclined not morethan 30" from the vertical. However,cylinders which are fitted with flexibleor bent siphon tubes may be inclinednot more than 80" from the vertical.

(c) All cylinders used for storingcarbon dioxide must be fabricated,tested, and marked in accordance withthe requirements of §§ 147.60 and147.65 of this chapter.


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(d) Cylinders shall be so mounted asto be readily accessible and capable ofeasy removal for recharging and in-spection, including weighing.

(e) Where subject to moisture, cylin-ders shall be so installed as to providea space of at least 2 inches betweenthe flooring and the bottom of the cyl-inders.[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9330, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGD 84-044, 53 FR 7752, Mar.10, 1988]

§ 181.20-35 Closure of openings.(a) Provision shall be made by

means of plugs, covers, etc., to preventthe admission of air into the spaceprotected.

Subpart 181.25-Manual Sprinkling

System

§ 181.25-1 Where required.(a) All vessels having a deck above a

vehicular space shall be fitted with a


manual sprinkling system in the vehi-cle space.

§ 181.25-5 Installation.(a) Manual sprinkling systems re-

quired shall be subject to such require-ments as determined by the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection. These re-quirements are contained in applicableregulations in part 76 of Subchapter H(Passenger Vessels) of this chapter.

Subpart 181.30-Portable FireExtinguishers

§ 181.30-1 Required number, type and lo-cation.

(a) The minimum number of porta-ble fire extinguishers required on eachvessel shall be as determined by theOfficer in Charge, Marine Inspection,in accordance with Table 181.30-1(a)and other provisions of this subpart.

TABLE 181.30-1(a)

Type extinguishers permittedSpace protected Total number

S extinguishers required Medium Minimum size Coast Guardclassification

Wheelhouse or steering station .................... 1 ..................................... Foam ........................ 1 V gallons..... B-I.Carbon dioxide. 4 pounds .................Dry chemical ........... 2 pounds .................

Propulsion machinery space (gasoline or 1 ..................................... Foam ........... I V4 gallons .............. B-I.other fuel having a flashpoint of 110' Carbon dioxide . 4 pounds .......F. or lower) with fixed CO. system. Dry chemical ........... 2 pounds .................

Propulsion machinery space (gasoline or 2 ...................................... Foam ........................ 2V gallons .............. B-Il.other fuel having a flashpoint of 110" Carbon dioxide . 15 pounds ...............F. or lower) without fixed CO. system. Dry chemical ........... 10 pounds ...............

Propulsion machinery space (diesel oil or 2 (none required if Foam ........................ 2 gallons .............. B-1l.other fuel having a flashpoint over 110' fixed CO. system is Carbon dioxide .. 15 pounds ...............F.). installed). Dry chemical ........... 10 pounds ...............

Vehicular spaces ............................................. 1 for each 5 vehicles Foam ........................ 2% gallons .............. B-Il.or fraction thereof. Carbon dioxide . 15 pounds ...............

Dry chemical ........... 10 pounds.Accommodations and galley ........... 1................ Foam ........................ 2V gallons............. B-Il.

Carbon dioxide 15 pounds ...............Dry chemical ........... 10 pounds ...............

(b) The Officer in Charge, MarineInspection, may permit the use of anyapproved fire extinguishers, includingseriportable extinguishers, in lieu ofthose required by this section when inhis opinion such extinguishers willprovide equivalent fire protection.

(c) Vaporizing liquid type fire extin-guishers containing carbon tetrachio-ride or chlorobromomethane or other

toxic vaporizing liquids are not ap-proved and are not permitted on anyvessel.

[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9330, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 15299, Dec.6. 1966; CGFR 68-65, 33 FR 19992, Dec. 28,1968]

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§ 181.30-5 Approved extinguishers.

(a) All portable fire extinguishers in-stalled on vessels shall be of an ap-proved type.

[CGF'R 60-54, 25 FR 9330, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 5727, Apr.12, 1968]

§ 181.30-10 Installation and location.

(a) Portable fire extinguishers shallbe located so as to be convenient tothe space protected.

(b) Portable fire extinguishers shallbe installed and located to the satis-faction of the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection.

(c) Portable fire extinguishers,which are required on their name-plates to be protected from freezing,shall not be located where freezingtemperatures may be expected.

(CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9330, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 62-17, 27 FR 9048, Sept.11, 1962]

§ 181.30-12 Semiportable fire extinguish-ers.

(a) The frame or support of each se-miportable fire extinguisher permittedunder § 181.30-10(b) in lieu of a porta-ble fire extinguisher required by Table181.3001(a) must be welded or other-wise permanently attached to a bulk-head or deck.

(b) If an approved semiportable fireextinguisher has wheels and is not re-quired by Table 181.30-01(a), it mustbe securely stowed when not in use toprevent it from rolling out of controlunder heavy sea conditions.

[CGD 77-039, 44 FR 34133, June 14, 1979]

Subpart 181.35-Fire Axe

§ 181.35-1 Required number and loca-tion-L.

(a) Each "L" vessel will be equippedwith one (1) fire axe located in or ad-jacent to the pilothouse.

(CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9740, Sept. 6, 1963]

PART 182-MACHINERYINSTALLATION



Subpart 182.05-Propulson Machinery

182.05-1 General.182.05-5 Installations.

Subpart 182.10-Auxiliary Machinery

182.10-1 General.182.10-5 Installations.

Subpart 182.15-Machinery Using Gasoline asFuel

182.15-1 Application.182.15-5 General requirements.182.15-7 Carburetors.182.15-10 Gasoline engine cooling.182.15-15 Gasoline engine exhaust cooling.182.15-20 Gasoline engine exhaust pipe, in-

stallation.182.15-25 Gasoline fuel tanks.182.15-30 Filling and sounding pipes for

gasoline fuel tanks.182.15-35 Vent pipes for gasoline fuel

tanks.182.15-40 Gasoline fuel supply piping.182.15-45 Ventilation of compartments

containing gasoline machinery or fueltanks.

Subpart 182.20-Machinery Using Diesel Fuel

182.20-1 Application.182.20-5 General requirements.182.20-10 Diesel engine cooling.182.20-15 Diesel engine exhaust cooling.182.20-20 Diesel engine exhaust pipe, in-

stallation.182.20-22 Integral diesel fuel tanks.182.20-25 Independent diesel fuel tanks.182.20-30 Filling and sounding pipes for

diesel fuel tanks.182.20-35 Vent pipes for diesel fuel tanks.182.20-40 Diesel fuel supply piping.182.20-45 Ventilation of compartments

containing diesel machinery.182.20-50 Ventilation or venting of com-

partments containing diesel fuel tanks.

Subpart 182.25-Bilge and Ballast Systems

182.25-1 General.182.25-5 Bilge piping system.182.25-10 Bilge pumps.182.25-15 Ballast systems.

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Subpart 182.30.-Steering Apparatus

182.30-1 Main steering apparatus.182.30-5 Auxiliary steering apparatus.

Subpart 182.35-Separation of Machinery andFuel Tank Spaces From AccommodationSpaces

182.35-1 Bulkheads.

Subpart 182.40--Nonmetaflic Piping Materials

182.40-1 General.182.40-5 Vital systems.182.40-10 Non-vital systems.

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3306; 49 CFR 1.46.

SouRc_ CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9332, Sept.29, 1960, unless otherwise noted.



apply to the machinery installation onall vessels contracted for on or afterJune 1, 1958, except as otherwise pro-vided for in this part. Machinery in-stallations on all vessels contracted forprior to this date shall meet the re-quirements of this part insofar as isdeemed reasonable and practicable bythe Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec-tion.

[CGFR 61-13, 26 FR 3927, May 5, 1961]


insure that the main propulsion ma-chinery installed on each vessel is suit-able for the vessel and its operationand that the auxiliary machinery issuitable for the purpose intended. It isfurther intended that all machinerybe installed and maintained in such amanner as to afford adequate protec-tion against fire, explosion, machineryfailure and personnel injury.

Subpart 182.05-Propulsion

Machinery

§ 182.05-1 General.(a) Propulsion machinery shall be

suitable in type and design for propul-sion requirements of the hull in whichit is installed and capable of operatingat constant marine load under such re-

quirements without exceeding its de-signed limitations.

§ 182.05-5 Installations.(a) Except as otherwise provided in

this section main propulsion machin-ery installations shall comply with theprovisions of this part.

(b) Propulsion machinery of an un-usual type for small passenger vesselsshall be given separate considerationand shall be subject to such require-ments as determined by the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection. The re-quirements for machinery and boilersfor steam and electrically propelledvessels are contained in applicable reg-ulations in Subchapter F (Marine En-gineering) and Subchapter J (Electri-cal Engineering) of this chapter.These unusual types of propulsion ma-chinery include:

(1) Machinery installations usingsteam.

(2) Electrical machinery installa-tions.

(3) Gas turbine machinery installa-tions.

(4) Outboard motors.(5) Air screws.(6) Hydraulic jets.

Subpart 182.10-Auxiliary Machinery

§ 182.10-1 General.(a) Auxiliary machinery shall be

suitable in type and design for thepurpose intended.

§ 182.10-5 Installations.(a) Auxiliary machinery of the inter-

nal combustion piston type shallcomply with the provisions of thispart.

(b) Auxiliary machinery installationof the steam or gas turbine type willbe given separate consideration andshall be subject to such requirementsas determined by the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection. These re-quirements are contained in applicableregulations in Subchapter F (MarineEngineering) of this chapter.

(c) Auxiliary boilers and heatingboilers and their associated piping andfittings will be given separate consider-ation and will be subject to such re-quirements as determined by the Offi-

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cer in Charge. Marine Inspection.These requirements shall be as speci-fied in applicable regulations in Sub-chapter F (Marine Engineering) ofthis chapter except that heating boil-ers shall be tested or examined everythree years.

(d) Except as otherwise provided inthis paragraph all unfired pressurevessels shall be Coast Guard approvedand installed to the satisfaction of theOfficer in Charge, Marine Inspection.The requirements for design, construc-tion and original testing of such ap-proved unfired pressure vessels are inapplicable regulations in Subchapter F(Marine Engineering) of this chapter.Information concerning the applicableregulations may be obtained from theOfficer in Charge, Marine Inspection.[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9332, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18909, Dec.18, 1968]

Subpart 182.15-Machinery Using

Gasoline as Fuel

§ 182.15-1 Application.(a) This subpart shall apply to all

propulsion and auxiliary machineryinstallations of the internal combus-tion piston type which use gasoline orother fuel having a flashpoint of 110F. (Pensky-Martens Closed CupMethod, ASTM-D93) or lower.[CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18909, Dec. 18, 1968]

§ 182.15-5 General requirements.(a) Starting motors, generators and

any spark producing device shall bemounted as high above the bilges aspracticable.

(b) Gages to indicate cooling waterdischarge temperature and lubricatingoil pressure shall be provided for allpropulsion engines and located so as tobe in view of the operator. Whenengine is freshwater cooled and ex-haust pipe is cooled by a separatewater cooling system, a suitable warn-ing, visible or audible at the operatingstation, shall be provided to indicateany failure of water flow in the ex-haust system.

(c) The use of liquefied inflammablegases, such as propane, methane,butane, etc., as fuel is prohibited on allvessels.

§ 182.15-10

§ 182.15-7 Carburetors.(a) All carburetors except the down-

draft type shall be equipped with inte-gral or externally fitted drip collectorsof adequate capacity and of such ar-rangement as to permit ready removalof fuel leakage. Externally fitted dripcollectors shall be covered with flamescreens.

NoTE: It is recommended that drip collec-tors be drained by a device for automaticreturn of all drip to engine air intakes.

(b) All gasoline engines must beequipped with an acceptable means ofbackfire flame control. Installations ofbackfire flame arresters bearing basicApproval Nos. 162.015 or 162.041 orengine air and fuel induction systembearing basic Approval Nos. 162.015 or162.042 may be continued in use aslong as they are servicable and in goodcondition. New installations or re-placements must meet the applicablerequirements of subpart 58.10 of sub-chapter F (Marine Engineering) ofthis chapter.

[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9332, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 65-18, 30 FR 10243, Aug.18, 1965; CGD 88-032, 56 FR 35829, July 29,1991]

§ 182.15-10 Gasoline engine cooling.

(a) Except as otherwise provided inthis paragraph all engines shall bewater cooled.

(1) Auxiliary engines with self-con-tained fuel systems may be air cooledwhen they are installed on open decks.

(b) The engine cooling water systemshall be in accordance with the follow-ing provisions:

(1) The engine head, block and ex-haust manifold shall be water jacketedand cooled by water from a pumpwhich operates whenever the engine isoperating.

(2) A closed fresh water system maybe used to cool the engine. Air cooledradiators shall not be used for propul-sion engine cooling systems.

(3) A suitable hull strainer shall beinstalled in the circulating waterintake line.


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§ 182.15-15 Gasoline engine exhaust cool-ing.

(a) Except as otherwise provided inthis paragraph, all engine exhaustpipes shall be water cooled.

(1) Dry pipe vertical exhausts arepermissible if suitably insulated.

(2) Horizontal dry exhaust pipes arepermitted only if: They do not passthrough living or berthing spaces,they terminate above the deepest loadwaterline and are so arranged as toprevent entry of cold water fromrough or boarding seas, and they areconstructed of corrosion resisting ma-terial at the hull penetration.

(3) Exhaust pipes on air cooled en-gines need not be water cooled butsuitable insulation may be required.

(b) The exhaust pipe cooling watersystem shall be in accordance with thefollowing provisions:

(1) Water for cooling the exhaustpipe shall be obtained from the enginecooling water system or a separateengine driven pump.

(2) Water for cooling the exhaustpipe, other than a vertical exhaust,shall be injected into the exhaustsystem as near to the engine manifoldas practicable. The water shall passthrough the entire length of the ex-haust pipe.

(3) That part of the exhaust systembetween the point of cooling water in-jection and the engine manifold shallbe water-jacketed or effectively insu-lated.

(4) Vertical exhaust piping must bewater-jacketed or suitably insulatedbetween the engine manifold and thespark arrester.

(5) When the exhaust coolingsystem is separate from the enginecooling system, a suitable warningdevice shall be provided to indicateany failure of water flow in the ex-haust cooling system. Such warningshall be visible or audible at theengine operating station.

(6) A suitable hull strainer shall beinstalled in the circulating waterintaki line for the exhaust coolingsystem.

(c) Engine exhaust cooling systemsbuilt in accordance with the require-ments of American Boat and YachtCouncil, Inc., Standard P-i, "Safe In-stallation of Exhaust Systems for Pro-


puision and Auxiliary Machinery" willbe considered as meeting the require-ments of this section. (See § 175.27-5of this subchapter.)

[CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18909, Dec. 18, 1968, asamended by CGFR 72-59R, 37 FR 6191,Mar. 25, 1972]

§ 182.15-20 Gasoline engine exhaust pipe,installation.

(a) Exhaust piping shall be led tothe point of escape with a minimumnumber of bends or elbows. It shall begastight throughout its length andshall be properly supported by non-combustible hangers or blocks.

(b) The exhaust piping shall be soarranged as to prevent backflow ofwater from reaching engine exhaustports under normal conditions.

(c) Where flexibility is necessary asection of flexible metallic hose maybe used. Non-metallic hose may beused provided it is especially adaptedto resist the action of oil, acid andheat, and has a wall thickness suffi-cient to prevent collapsing or panting.

(d) Where exhaust piping passesthrough watertight bulkheads the wa-tertight integrity of the bulkheadshall be maintained. Non-combustiblepacking shall be used in bulkhead pen-etration glands. Water cooled exhaustpipes may be welded to steel bulk-heads in way of penetrations if suita-ble arrangements are provided to re-lieve the stresses resulting from theexpansion of the exhaust piping.

(e) Where exhaust piping passesthrough non-watertight combustiblebulkheads or partitions non-combusti-ble packing shall be used in bulkheadpenetration glands or a minimumclearance of 2 inches shall be providedbetween the exhaust pipe and thebulkhead or partition.

(f) Vertical exhaust systems shall beprovided with spark arresters. Sparkarresters shall be supported by suita-ble steel hangers and shall be laggedwith fire resistant material. A clear-ance of at least 9 inches shall be main-tained between the spark arrester andany woodwork.

(g) Protective gratings shall be pro-vided at such locations where personsor gear might come in contact withthe exhaust pipe.

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(h) Arrangements shall be made toprovide access to the exhaust pipethroughout its length.

(i) All exhaust installations withpressures in excess of 15 pounds persquare inch gage or employing runspassing through living or workingspaces shall meet the material require-ments of part 56 of Subchapter F(Marine Engineering) of this chapter.

(j) Engine exhaust installations builtin accordance with the requirementsof American Boat and Yacht Council,Inc., Standard P-1, "Safe Installationsof Exhaust Systems for Propulsionand Auxiliary Machinery" will be con-sidered as meeting the requirements ofthis section. (See § 175.27-5 of thissubchapter.)

§ 182.15-25

[CG1R 60-54, 25 FR 9332, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGlF'R 68-82, 33 FIR 18909, Dec.18, 1968]

§ 182.15-25 Gasoline fuel tanks.(a) Materials and construction. (1)

Fuel tanks shall be independent of thehull. The material used and the mini-mum thickness allowed shall be as in-dicated in Table 182.15-25(a)(1),except that consideration will be givento other materials which provideequivalent safety as indicated in para-graph (a)(8) of this section. Fuel tankshaving a capacity of more than 150gallons shall be designed to withstandthe maximum head to which they maybe subjected in service but in no caseshall the thickness be less than thatspecified in Table 182.15-25(a)(1).

TABLE 182.15-25(a)(1)

Thickness in inches and gage number I vs. tank capacities for-

Material ASTM Specification (latest More than 80 and Over 15 galon1 to 80 gallon tanks not more than 150 tanks

gallon tanks

Nickel-copper .............. B127, hot rolled sheet or plate . 0.037 (USSG 20)2 0.050 (USSG 18) 0.107 (USSG 12)Copper-nickel .............. 6122. alloy No. 5 ............................... 0.045 (AWG 17) 0.057 (AWG 15) 0.128 (AWG 8)Copper ............ 152 type ETP .................................. 0.057 (AWG 15) 0.081 (AWG 12) 0.182 (AWG 5)

opper-silicon .............. 97, alloys A. 8, and C .................... 0.051 (AWG 16) 0.064 (AWG 14) 0.144 (AWG 7)Steel or iron3 ............................................................................. 0.0747 (MSG 14) 0.1046 (MSG 12) 0.1793 (MSG 7)Aluminum' ........ 8209, Alloy 5086 ............. 0.250 (USSG 3) 0.250 (USSG 3) 0.250 (USSG 3)

'The gage numbers used in this table may be found in many standard engineering reference books. The letters "USSG"stand for "U.S. Standard Gae," which was established by the act of March 3, 1892 (15 U.S.C. 206). for sheet and plate ironand steel. The letters "AWG' stand for "American Wire Gage" (or Brown and Sharpe Gage) for conferrous sheet thicknesses.The letters "MSG" stand for "Manufacturers' Standard Gage" for sheet steel thicknesses.

'Nickel-copper not less than 0.031 inch (USSG 22) may be used for tanks up to 30-gallon capacity.3 Fuel tanks constructed of iron or steel, which is less than %K.-inch thick, shall be galvanized inside and outside by the hot

dip process.4 Anodic to most common metals. Avoid dissimilar metal contact with tank body.

And other alloys acceptable to the Commandant.

(2) Tanks with flanged-up top edges,that may trap and hold moisture, shallnot be used.

(3) Openings for fill, vent and fuelpipes, and openings for fuel level gageswhere used, shall be on topmost sur-face of tanks. Tanks shall have noopenings in bottoms, sides, or ends,except that an opening fitted withthreaded plug or cap may be used fortank cleaning purposes.

(4) All tank joints shall be welded orbrazed.

(5) Nozzles, flanges, or other fittingsfor pipe connections shall be welded orbrazed to the tank. The tank openingsin way of pipe connections shall beproperly reinforced where necessary.

Where fuel level gages are used theflange to which gage fittings are at-tached shall be welded or brazed tothe tank. No tubular gage glasses ortrycocks shall be fitted to the tanks.

(6) All tanks exceeding 30 inches inany horizontal dimension shall befitted with vertical baffle plates wherenecessary for strength or for controlof excessive surge. In general, baffleplates installed at intervals not ex-ceeding 30 inches will be considered asmeeting this requirement.

(7) Baffle plates, where required,shall be of the same material and notless than the minimum thickness re-quired in the tank walls and shall beconnected to the tank walls by welding

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or brazing. Limber holes at the bottomand air holes at the top of all bafflesshall be provided.

(8) Materials other than those listedin Table 182.15-25(a)(1) may be usedfor gasoline fuel tank constructiononly if the tank as constructed meetsthe testing requirements of YachtSafety Bureau STD E-3, paragraphE3-3. (See § 175.27-20 of this subchap-ter.) Testing may be accomplished byany acceptable laboratory such as theYacht Safety Bureau, or may be doneby the fabricator if witnessed by amarine inspector.

(b) Location and installation. (1)Fuel tanks shall be located in, or asclose as practicable to engine compart-ments.

(2) Fuel tanks shall be so installed asto permit examination, testing, or re-moval for cleaning with minimum dis-turbance to the hull structure.

(3) Fuel tanks shall be adequatelysupported and braced to preventmovement. The supports and bracesshall be insulated from contact withthe tank surfaces with a non-abrasiveand non-absorbent material.

(4) All fuel tanks shall be electricallybonded to the common ground.

(5) Cylindrical tanks with longitudi-nal seams shall be arranged horizon-tally where practicable so that suchseams are located as near the top aspossible.

(c) Tests. (1) Prior to installation,tanks vented to the atmosphere shallbe tested to, and must withstand, apressure of 5 pounds per square inchor 1 times the maximum head towhich they may be subjected in serv-ice, whichever is greater. A standpipeof 11 feet in height attached to thetank may be filled with water to ac-complish the 5 pounds per square inchtest. Permanent deformation of thetank will not be cause for rejectionunless accompanied by leakage.

(2) After installation of the fuel tankon a vessel the complete installationshall be tested in the presence of amarine inspector to a head not lessthan that to which the tank may besubjected in service. Fuel may be usedas testing medium.

(3) All tanks not vented to the at-mosphere shall be constructed and


tested in accordance with § 182.10-5(d).fCGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9332, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 15299, Dec.6. 1966; CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18910, Dec. 18,1968; CGFR 72-59R. 37 FR 6191, Mar. 25,1972]

§ 182.15-30 Filling and sounding pipes forgasoline fuel tanks.

(a) Fill pipes shall be not less than1 % inches nominal pipe size.

(b) Filling and sounding pipes shallbe so arranged that overflow of liquidor vapor cannot escape to the inside ofthe vessel. Sounding pipes may beomitted where sounding can be accom-plished through the fill pipe or wheremarine type fuel gages are installed.Where sounding pipes are used, theiropenings shall be at least as high asthe opening of the fill pipe and theyshall be kept closed at all times exceptduring sounding.

(c) Fill and sounding pipes shall runas directly as possible, preferably in astraight line, from the deck connec-tion to the top of the tank. Such pipesshall terminate on the weather deckclear of any coamings and shall befitted with shutoff valves, watertightdeck plates or screw caps suitablymarked for identification. Fill andsounding pipes shall extend to withinone-half of their diameter from thebottom of the tank.

(d) Where a flexible fill pipe sectionis necessary, suitable flexible tubing orhose having high resistance to saltwater, petroleum oils, heat and vibra-tion, may be used. Such hose shalloverlap metallic pipe ends at least 1times the pipe diameter and shall besecured at each end by two clamps ofcorrosion resistant metal. The flexiblesection shall be accessible and as nearthe upper end of the filling pipe aspracticable. When the flexible sectionis a nonconductor of electricity, themetallic sections of the filling pipeseparated thereby shall be joined by aconductor for protection against staticspark when filling.[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9332, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGD 76-154, 42 FR 48880, Sept.26, 1977]


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§ 182.15-35 Vent pipes for gasoline fueltanks.

(a) Each tank shall be fitted with avent pipe which shall be connected tothe tank at its highest point undernormal operating conditions.

(b) The net cross-sectional area ofthe vent pipe shall be not less thanthat of %-inch O.D. tubing (0.035 inchwall thickness-20 gage), except that,where provision is made to fill thetanks under pressure, the net-cross-sectional area of the vent pipe shall benot less than that of the fill pipe.

(c) The discharge ends of vent pipesshall terminate on the hull exterior ashigh above the waterline as practica-ble and remote from any hull open-ings, or, they shall terminate in U-bends as high above the weather deckas practicable and as far from anyopenings into living quarters or otherbelow deck spaces as practicable. Ventpipes terminating on the hull exteriorshall be so installed or equipped as toprevent the accidental contaminationof the fuel by water under normal op-erating conditions.

(d) The discharge ends of vent pipesshall be fitted with removable flamescreens or flame arresters. The flamescreens shall consist of a single screenof corrosion resistant wire of at least30x30 mesh. The flame screens orflame arresters shall be of such sizeand design as to prevent reduction inthe net cross-sectional area of the ventpipe and permit cleaning or renewal ofthe flame screens or arrester elements.

§ 182.15-40 Gasoline fuel supply piping.(a) Materials and workmanship. (1)

Fuel lines shall be annealed tubing ofcopper, nickel-copper, or copper-nickelhaving a minimum wall thickness of0.035 inch.

(2) Where flexibility is necessary ordesired, a reasonable length of flexiblehose may be used provided it is fittedwith suitable connection fittings andhas high resistance to saltwater, petro-leum oils and vibration.

(3) Flexible hose shall be fabricatedwith an Inner tube and a cover of syn-thetic rubber or other suitable materi-al reinforced with wire braid. The hosecover shall be adjudged self-extin-guishing per ASTM D1692, and thehose assembly shall be capable of

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withstanding free burning gasoline for2% minutes (test details available fromCoast Guard (G-MTH). Details ofother fire tests designed to demon-strate this capability shall be submit-ted to Coast Guard (G-MTH) forreview.

(4) Tubing connections and fittingsshall be of nonferrous drawn or forgedmetal of the flared type except thatthe flareless fittings of the nonbitetype may be used when the tubingsystem is of nickel-copper or copper-nickel. When making tube connec-tions, the tubing shall be cut squareand flared by suitable tools. Tube endsshall be annealed before flaring.

(5) Valves for fuel lines shall be of asuitable nonferrous type. Cocks areprohibited except for the solid bottomtype with tapered plugs and unionbonnets.

(b) Installation. (1) Fuel lines shallbe run at the level of the tank top to apoint as close to the engine connectionas practicable.

(2) Fuel lines shall be accessible, pro-tected from mechanical injury, and ef-fectively secured against excessivemovement and vibration by the use ofsoft nonferrous metal straps with nosharp edges. Where passing throughbulkheads, fuel lines shall be protect-ed by close fitting ferrules or stuffingboxes.

(3) Shutoff valves, installed so as toclose against the fuel flow, shall befitted in the fuel supply lines, one atthe tank connection and one at theengine end of the fuel line to stop fuelflow when servicing accessories. Theshutoff valve at the tank shall be op-erable from outside the tank compart-ment preferably from an accessible po-sition on the weather deck.

(4) A loop of copper tubing or ashort length of flexible hose shall beinstalled in the fuel supply line at ornear the engines. Such flexible hoseshall be provided with suitable connec-tion fittings and shall have a high re-sistance to salt water, petroleum oils,heat and vibration.

(5) A suitable metal marine typestrainer shall be fitted in the fuelsupply line in the engine compart-ment. Strainers shall be of the typeopening on top for cleaning screens. A

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drip pan fitted with flame screen shallbe installed under the strainer.

(6) All accessories installed in thefuel line shall be independently sup-ported.

(7) Outlets in fuel lines for drawingfuel below deck for any purpose areprohibited.

[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9332, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18910, Dec.18, 1968; CGD 72-206R, 38 FR 17230, June29, 1973; CGD 82-063b, 48 FR 4783, Feb. 3,1983]

§ 182.15-45 Ventilation of compartmentscontaining gasoline machinery or -fueltanks.

(a) Spaces containing gasoline ma-chinery or fuel tanks shall have natu-ral supply and mechanical exhaustventilation as required by this section,except that, where engines and fueltanks are not in closed compartments,at least one ventilation duct shall beinstalled in the fore part of the vesseland one in the after part of the vessel,both ducts having cowls or scoops arerequired by paragraph (h) of this sec-tion.

(b) The requirements for the me-chanical exhaust system shall be suchas to assure the air changes as notedin table 182.15-45(b) depending uponthe size of the space.

TABLE 182.15-45(b)

Size of space, cubic feet Minutes per

Over- Not o air change

500 2500 ......... .. .. 1,000 31,000 ................................................ 1.500 41,500 ......................................................................... 5

(c) Exhaust blower motors shall beoutside of the ducts, and if mounted inany compartment required to be venti-lated by this section, shall be locatedas high above the bilge as practicable.Blower blades shall be nonsparkingwith reference to their housings.

(d) Exhaust blower switches shall belocated outside of any space requiredto be ventilated by this section, andshall be of the type interlocked withthe starting switch and the ignitionswitch so that the blowers are startedbefore the engine starter motor circuit


or the engine ignition is energized. Ared warning sign at the switch shallstate that the blowers shall be operat-ed prior to starting the engines for asufficient time to insure at least onecomplete change of air in the compart-ments.

(e) The area of the ducts shall besuch as to limit the air velocity to amaximum of 2,000 feet per minute.Ducts may be of any shape, providedthat in no case shall one cross sectiondimension exceed twice the other.

(f) At least two inlet ducts shall belocated at one end of the compartmentand they shall extend to the lowestpart of the compartment or bilge oneach side. Similar exhaust ducts shallbe led to the mechanical exhaustsystem from the lowest part of thecompartment or bilge on each side ofthe compartment at the end oppositefrom that at which the inlet ducts arefitted. These ducts shall be so installedthat ordinary collection of water inthe bilge will not trap the ducts.

(g) All ducts shall be of rigid perma-nent construction of fire proof materi-al and reasonably gastight from end toend. The ducts shall lead as direct aspossible and be properly fastened andsupported.

(h) All supply ducts shall be provid-ed with cowls or scoops having a freearea not less than twice the requiredduct area. When the cowls or scoopsare screened, the mouth area shall beincreased to compensate for the areaof the screen wire. Dampers shall notbe fitted in the supply ducts. Cowls orscoops shall be kept open at all timesexcept when the stress of weather issuch as to endanger the vessel if theopenings are not temporarily closed.Supply and exhaust openings shall notbe located where the natural flow ofair is unduly obstructed, or adjacent topossible sources of vapor ignition, norshall they be so located that exhaustair may be taken into the supplyvents. Provision shall be made for clos-ing all cowls or scoops when the fixedcarbon dioxide system is operated.[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9332, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 68-65, 33 FR 19992, Dec.28, 1968]

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Subpart 182.20-Machinery UsingDiesel Fuel

§ 182.20-1 Application.(a) This subpart shall apply to all

propulsion and auxiliary machineryinstallations of the internal combus-tion piston type which use Diesel fuelor other fuel having a flashpoint(Pensky-Martens Closed CupMethod-ASTM-D93) of over 1100 F.[CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18910, Dec. 18, 1968]

§ 182.20-5 General requirements.(a) Generators, starting motors and

other spark producing devices shall bemounted as high above the bilges aspracticable.

(b) Gages to indicate engine coolingwater discharge temperature and lu-bricating oil pressure shall be providedfor all propulsion engines and locatedso as to be in view of the operator.

§ 182.20-10 Diesel engine cooling.(a) Except as otherwise provided in

this paragraph all engines shall bewater cooled.

(1) Auxiliary engines with self-con-tained fuel systems may be air cooledwhen they are installed on open decks.

(2) Air cooled propulsion and auxil-iary engines may be installed underdeck when adequate compartmentventilation is provided and other nec-essary safeguards are taken so as notto endanger the vessel. (See § 182.20-45(b) for ventilation requirements.)

(b) The engine cooling water systemshall be in accordance with the follow-ing provisions:

(1) The engine head, block and ex-haust manifold shall be water jacketedand cooled by water from a pumpwhich operates whenever the engine isoperating.

(2) A closed fresh water system maybe used to cool the engine. Air cooledradiators shall not be used for propul-sion engine cooling systems.

(3) A suitable hull strainer shall beinstalled in the circulating waterintake line.

§ 182.20-15 Diesel engine exhaust cooling.(a) Installation shall be in accord-

ance with § 182.15-15.[CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18910. Dec. 18, 1968]

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§ 182.20-20 Diesel engine exhaust pipe, in-stallation.

(a) Installation of diesel engine ex-haust pipe shall be in accordance with§ 182.15-20.

[CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18910, Dec. 18, 19681

§ 182.20-22 Integral diesel fuel tanks.(a) A diesel fuel tank may not be

built integral with the hull of a vesselunless the hull is made of-

(1) Steel;(2) Aluminum; or(3) Fiberglass reinforced plastic that

is-(i) Not sandwich construction;(ii) Sandwich construction with core

material of closed-cell, polyvinyl chlo-ride foam; or

(iiI) Sandwich construction onlywhere the hull is not integral with thetank.

(a-i) Each vessel contracted forbefore January 16, 1978 that has a fi-berglass reinforced plastic hull madeof sandwich construction in whole orin part may postpone compliance withparagraph (a) of this section until itsnext inspection for certification or re-inspection, whichever occurs first.

(b) Integral fuel tanks shall be con-structed to the satisfaction of the Of-ficer in Charge, Marine Inspection.The standards of a recognized classifi-cation society may be considered in de-termining the structural adequacy ofan integral fuel tank.

(c) Integral fuel tanks, when newshall be subjected to and shall with-stand a hydrostatic test pressure of 5pounds per square inch, or to the max-imum head to which they may be sub-jected in service whichever is greater.

[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9332, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by COD 75-184, 42 FR 63175, Dec.15, 1977]

§ 182.20-25 Independent diesel fuel tanks.(a) Material and construction. (1)

The materials used and the minimumthickness allowed in the constructionof independent fuel tanks shall be asindicated in Table 182.20-25(a)(1),except that consideration will be givento other materials which provideequivalent safety as indicated in para-graph (a)(9) of this section. Fuel tanks

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having a capacity of more than 150gallons shall be designed to withstandthe maximum head to which they may


be subjected in service but in no caseshould the thickness be less than thatspecified in Table 182.20-25(a)(1).

TABLE 1 82.20-25(a)(1)

Thickness in inches and gage number - vs. tank capacities for-

Material ASTM specification (latest edition) More than 80 andI to 80 gallon tanks not more than 150 Over 150 gallon

gallon tanks tanks

Nickel-copper .............. 8127, hot rolled sheet or plate . 0.037 (USSG 20)2 0.050 (USSG 18) 0.107 (USSG 12)Steel or iron ...... ................................. 0.0747 (MSG 14) 0.1046 (MSG 12) 0.1793 (MSG 7)Aluminum

3.. . . .: . . .

209, Alloy 508 .................... 0.250 (USSG 3) 0.250 (USSG 3) 0.250 (USSG 3)

'The gage numbers used in this table may be found in many standard engineering reference books. The letters "USSG

stand for "U.S. Standard Gage," which was established by the act of March 3, 1892(15 U.S.C. 206), for sheet and plate ironand steel. The letters "MSG' stand for "Manufacturers' Standard Gage" for sheet steel thicknesses.

Nickel-copper not less than 0.031 Inch (USSG 22) may be used for tanks up to 30-gallon capacity.8 Anodic to moast common metals. Avoid dissimilar metal contact with tank body.

4 And other alloys acceptable to the Commandant

(2) Tanks with flanged-up top edges,that may trap and hold moisture, shallnot be used.

(3) Openings for fill and vent pipesand openings for fuel level gages,where used, shall be on the topmostsurface of tanks. Tanks shall have noopenings in bottoms, sides or endsexcept as follows:

(i) The opening for the fuel supplypiping is not restricted to the top ofthe tank.

(ii) An opening fitted with threadedplug or cap may be used on the bottomof the tank for tank cleaning purposes.

(4) All tank joints shall be welded.(5) Nozzles, flanges or other fittings

for pipe connections shall be welded orbrazed to the tank. The tank openingin way of pipe connections shall beproperly reinforced where necessary.Where liquid level indicating gages areinstalled, they shall be of heat resist-ant materials, adequately protectedfrom mechanical damage and providedat the tank connections with deviceswhich will automatically close in theevent of rupture of the gage or gagelines.

(6) All tanks exceeding 30 inches inany horizontal dimension shall befitted with vertical baffle plates wherenecessary for strength or for controlof excessive surge. In general, baffleplates installed at intervals not ex-ceeding 30 inches will be considered asmeeting this requirement.

(7) Baffle plates, where required,shall be of the same material and notless than the minimum thickness re-

quired in the tank walls and shall beconnected to the tank walls by weldingor brazing. Limber holes at the bottomand air holes at the top of all bafflesshall be provided.

(8) Iron or steel tanks shall not begalvanized on the interior. Galvaniz-ing, paint or other suitable coatingshall be used to protect the outside ofiron and steel tanks.

(9) Materials other than those spe-cifically listed in Table 182.20-25(a)(1)may be used only if the tank as con-structed meets the testing require-ments of Yacht Safety Bureau STD E-3, paragraph E3-3. (See § 175.27-20 ofthis subchapter.) Testing may be ac-complished by any acceptable labora-tory such as the Yacht Safety Bureau,or may be done by the fabricator ifwitnessed by a marine inspector.

(b) Location and installation. (1)Fuel tanks shall be located in, or asclose as practicable, to engine com-partments.

(2) Fuel tanks shall be so installed asto permit examination, testing, or re-moval for cleaning with minimum dis-turbance to the hull structure.

(3) Fuel tanks shall be adequatelysupported and braced to preventmovement. The supports and bracesshall be insulated from contact withthe tank surfaces with a non-abrasiveand non-absorbent material.

(4) All fuel tanks shall be electricallybonded to the common ground.

(5) When cylindrical tanks are in-stalled, longitudinal seams shall be lo-

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cated as near the top of the tanks aspossible.

(c) Tests. (1) Prior to installation,tanks vented to the atmosphere shallbe tested to and must withstand apressure of 5 pounds per square inchor 1 times the maximum head towhich they may be subjected in serv-ice, whichever is greater. A standpipeof 11 feet in height attached to thetank may be filled with water to ac-complish the 5 pounds per square inchtest. Permanent deformation of thetank will not be cause for rejectionunless accompanied by leakage.

(2) After installation of the fuel tankon a vessel, the complete installationshall be tested in the presence of amarine inspector to a head not lessthan that to which the tank may besubjected in service. Fuel may be usedas a testing medium.

(3) All tanks not vented to the at-mosphere shall be constructed andtested in accordance with § 182.10-5(d).

[CGFR 60-54, 25 F9R 9332, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 64-19, 29 FR 7362, June5, 1964; CGFR 66-33, 31 PR 15299, Dec. 6,1966; CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18910, Dec. 18,1968; CGIFR 72-59R, 37 FR 6192, Mar. 25,1972]

§ 182.20-30 Filling and sounding pipes fordiesel fuel tanks.

(a) Fill pipes shall be not less than1 inches nominal pipe size.

(b) Filling and sounding pipes shallbe so arranged that overflow of liquidor vapor cannot escape to the inside ofthe vessel. Sounding pipes may beomitted where sounding can be accom-plished through the fill pipe or wheremarine type fuel gages are installed.Where sounding pipes are used, theiropenings shall be at least as high asthe opening of the fill pipe and theyshall be kept closed at all times exceptduring sounding.

(c) Fill and sounding pipes shall runas directly as possible, preferably in astraight line, from the deck connec-tion to the top of the tank. Such pipesshall terminate on the weather deckclear of any coamings and shall befitted with shutoff valves, watertightdeck plates or screw caps suitablymarked for identification. Fill and

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sounding pipes may terminate at thetop of the tank.

(d) Where a flexible fill pipe sectionis necessary, suitable flexible tubing orhose having high resistance to saltwater, petroleum oils, heat and vibra-tion, may be used. Such hose shalloverlap metallic pipe ends at least 1times the pipe diameter and shall besecured at each end by two clamps ofcorrosion resistant metal. The flexiblesection shall be accessible and as nearthe upper end of the filling pipe aspracticable. When the flexible sectionis a nonconductor of electricity, themetallic sections of the filling pipeseparated thereby shall be joined by aconductor for protection against staticspark when filling.

[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9332, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGD 76-154, 42 FR 48880, Sept.26, 1977]

§182.20-35 Vent pipes for diesel fueltanks.

(a) Each fuel tank shall be fittedwith a vent pipe which shall be con-nected to the tank at its highest pointunder normal operating conditions.

(b) The minimum net cross-sectionalarea of the vent pipe shall be as fol-lows:

(1) Not less than the cross-sectionalarea of %-inch O.D. tubing (0.035-inchwall thickness-20 gage), if the fillpipe terminates at the top of the tank.

(2) Not less than the cross-sectionalarea of -inch O.D. tubing (0.035-inchwall thickness-20 gage), if the fillpipe extends into the tank.

(3) Not less than the cross-sectionalarea of the fill pipe if provision ismade to fill the tank under pressure.

(c) The discharge ends of vent pipesshall terminate on the hull exterior ashigh above the waterline as practica-ble and remote from any hull open-ings, or, they shall terminate in U-bends as high above the weather deckas practicable and as far from anyopenings into living quarters or otherbelow deck spaces as practicable. Ventpipes terminating on the hull exteriorshall be so installed or equipped as toprevent the accidental contaminationof the fuel by water under normal op-erating conditions.

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(d) The discharge ends of vent pipesshall be fitted with removable flamescreens or flame arresters. The flamescreens shall consist of a single screenof corrosion resistant wire of at least30 x 30 mesh. The flame screens orflame arresters shall be of such sizeand design as to prevent reduction inthe net cross-sectional area of the ventpipe and permit cleaning or renewal ofthe flame screens or arrester elements.

§ 182.20-40 Diesel fuel supply piping.

(a) Material and workmanship. (1)Fuel supply piping shall be of copper,nickel copper, or copper nickel havinga minimum wall thickness of 0.035inch except that piping of other mate-rials such as seamless steel pipe ortubing which provides equivalentsafety may be used.

(2) Flexible hose may be used pro-vided it is fitted with suitable connec-tion fittings and has high resistance tosaltwater, petroleum oils and vibra-tion.

(i) Flexible hose runs shall be visible,easily accessible and shall not pene-trate watertight bulkheads.

(ii) Flexible hose shall be fabricatedwith an inner tube and a cover of syn-thetic rubber or other suitable materi-al reinforced with wire braid. The hosecover shall be adjudged self-extin-guishing per ASTM D1692, and thehose assembly be capable of with-standing free burning gasoline for 22minutes (test details available fromCoast Guard (G-MTH). Details ofother fire tests designed to demon-strate this capability shall be submit-ted to Coast Guard (G-MTH) forreview.

(3) Tubing connections and fittingsshall be drawn or forged metal of theflared type except that flareless fit-tings of the nonbite type may be usedwhen the tubing is steel, nickel-copper,or copper nickel. When making flaredtube connections the tubing shall becut square and flared by suitable tools.Tube ends shall be annealed beforeflaring.

(4) Cocks are prohibited for use infuel lines except those of the solidbottom type with tapered plugs andunion bonnets.


(b) Installation. (1) The fuel supplyline may be connected to the fuel tankat or near the bottom of the tank.

(2) Fuel lines shall be accessible, pro-tected from mechanical injury, and ef-fectively secured against excessivemovement and vibration by the use ofsoft non-ferrous metal straps with nosharp edges. Where passing throughbulkheads, fuel lines shall be protect-ed by close fitting ferrules or stuffingboxes.

(3) Shutoff valves, installed so as toclose against the fuel flow, shall befitted in the fuel supply lines, one atthe tank connection and one at theengine end of the fuel line to stop fuelflow when servicing accessories. Theshutoff valve at the tank shall be op-erable from outside the tank compart-ment, preferably from an accessibleposition on the weather deck.

(4) A loop of tubing or a shortlength of flexible hose shall be in-stalled in the fuel supply line at ornear the engines. Such flexible hoseshall be provided with suitable connec-tion fittings and shall have a high re-sistance to salt water, petroleum oils,heat and vibration.

(5) A suitable marine type strainershall be fitted in the fuel supply linein the engine compartment. No specialfuel strainers other than those recom-mended or furnished by the enginemanufacturer will be required. Drippans fitted with flame screens may berequired under fuel strainers otherthan those mounted on the engine.

(6) All accessories installed in thefuel line shall be independently sup-ported.

(7) Valves for removing water or im-purities from fuel in watertraps orstrainers will be permitted. Suchvalves shall be provided with caps orplugs to prevent fuel leakage.[COFR 60-54, 25 FR 9332, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 68-82, 33 PR 18911, Dec.18, 1968; CGD 72-206R, 38 FR 17230, June29, 1973; CGD 82-063b, 48 FR 4783, Feb. 3,1983]

§ 182.20-45 Ventilation of compartmentscontaining diesel machinery.

(a) Spaces containing machineryshall be fitted with adequate dripproofventilators, trunks, louvers, etc., to

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provide sufficient air for proper oper-ation of main engines and auxiliaryengines.

(b) Air-cooled propulsion and auxil-iary engines installed below deck aspermitted by § 182.20-10 shall be fittedwith air intake ducts or piping fromthe weather deck. The ducts or pipingshall be so arranged and supported tobe capable of safely sustaining stressesinduced by weight and engine vibra-tion and to minimize transfer of vibra-tion to the supporting structure. Priorto installation of ventilation for suchengines, plans or sketches showing ma-chinery arrangement including air in-takes, exhaust stack, method of at-tachment of ventilation ducts to theengine, location of spark arrestingmufflers and capacity of ventilationblowers shall be submitted to theCommandant for approval.

(c) Spaces containing machineryshall be fitted with at least two ductsto furnish natural or mechanicalsupply and exhaust ventilation. Oneduct shall extend to a point near thebottom of the compartment, so in-stalled that the ordinary collection ofwater in the bilge will not trap theduct. Where forced ventilation is in-stalled, the duct extending near thebottom shall be the exhaust. The totalinlet area and the total outlet area ofventilation ducts shall each be not lessthan one square inch for each foot ofbeam of the vessel. These minimumareas shall be increased as necessarywhen such ducts are considered aspart of the air supply to the engines.

(d) All ducts shall be of rigid perma-nent construction of fire proof materi-al and reasonably gastight from end toend. The ducts shall lead as direct aspossible and be properly fastened andsupported.

(e) All supply ducts for ventilationpurposes shall be provided with cowlsor scoops having a free area not lessthan twice the required duct area.When the cowls or scoops arescreened, the mouth area shall be in-creased to compensate for the area ofthe screen wire. Dampers shall not befitted in the supply ducts. Cowls orscoops shall be kept open at all timesexcept when the stress of weather issuch as to endanger the vessel if theopenings are not temporarily closed.

§ 182.25-5

Supply and exhaust openings shall notbe located where the natural flow ofair is unduly obstructed, or adjacent topossible sources of vapor ignition, norshall they be so located that exhaustair may be taken into the supplyvents.


§ 182.20-50 Ventilation or venting of com-partments containing diesel fuel tanks.

(a) Except as otherwise provided inthis paragraph enclosed compartmentsor spaces containing diesel fuel tanksand no machinery shall be providedwith a gooseneck vent of not less than2 inches in diameter. Vent openingsshall not be located adjacent to possi-ble sources of vapor ignition.

(1) In small compartments or spacesa vent of not less than 1 inches in di-ameter may be provided.

(2) Compartments which are ade-quately ventilated need not be provid-ed with such gooseneck vents.

[CGFR 60--54, 25 FR 9332, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 5727, Apr.12, 1968]

Subpart 182.25-Bllge and Ballast

Systems

§ 182.25-1 General.(a) All vessels shall be provided with

a satisfactory arrangement for drain-ing any watertight compartment otherthan small buoyancy compartments,under all practical conditions. Sluicevalves are not permitted in watertightbulkheads.

§ 182.25-5 Bilge piping system.(a) All vessels of 26 feet in length

and over shall be provided with indi-vidual bilge lines and bilge suctions foreach watertight compartment exceptas follows:

(1) The space forward of the colli-sion bulkhead need not be fitted witha bilge suction line when the arrange-ment of the vessel is such that ordi-nary leakage may be removed fromthis compartment by the use of a handportable bilge pump or other equip-ment and such equipment is provided.

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(b) The bilge pipe in "S" vesselsshall be not less than one inch nomi-nal pipe size, and in "L" vessels notless than one and one-half inches. Thebilge suctions shall be fitted with suit-able strainers having an open area notless than three times the area of thebilge pipe.

(c) The individual bilge suction linesshall be led to a central control pointor manifold. Each line shall be provid-ed with a stop valve at the controlpoint or manifold and in addition shallbe provided with a check valve at someaccessible point in the bilge line. Astop-check valve located at the controlpoint or manifold will meet the re-quirements for both a stop valve and acheck valve.


(d) The bilge pipe piercing the colli-sion bulkhead shall be fitted with ascrew-down valve located on the for-ward side of the collision bulkheadand operable from above the weatherdeck. In lieu thereof, a screw-downvalve without a reach rod may befitted to the bilge line on the afterside of the collision bulkhead if it isreadily accessible under service condi-tions.[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9332, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9741, Sept.6, 1963J

§ 182.25-10 Bilge pumps.(a) S and L. All vessels shall be pro-

vided with bilge pumps in accordancewith Table 182.25-10(a).

TABLE 182.25-10(a)

Min.capacty

Number of passengers Length of vessel Bilge pumps required required(gal. perminute)

"L" vessels (any number of passengers) ...................................... Over 65 feet 2 fixed power pumps 50 GPM

"S" vessels carrying more than 49 passengers and all "S" 1 fixed power pump 25 GPMferry vessels. 65 feet and less and

1 portable hand pump 5 GPM

1 fixed power pump 10 GPMand

1 portable hand pump 5 GPM"S" vessels other than ferry vessels, carrying not more than 26 ft. up to 65 ft. or49 passengers 1 fixed hand pump 10 GPM

and1 portable hand pump 5 GPM

Les than26 feet 1 portable hand pump 5 GPM

(b) S. The fixed power bilge pumpshall be self-priming and may bedriven off the main engine or othersource of power. It shall be perma-nently connected to the bilge mainand may also be connected to the firemain. If of sufficient capacity thepower bilge pump may also serve as afire pump.

(c) L. The two required fixed powerbilge pumps shall be self-priming andshall each be driven by differentsources of power. If one pump isdriven off the main engine in a singlepropulsion engine installation, theother shall be independently driven.In a twin engine installation, eachpump may be driven off a main pro-pulsion engine. The pumps shall be

permanently connected to the bilgemain and may also be connected to thefire main.

(d) S and L. The fixed hand bilgepump shall be permanently connectedto the bilge main and may also be con-nected to the fire main.

(e) S and L. The portable hand bilgepump shall be provided with suitablehoses for pumping bilges on the suc-tion and discharge ends. This pumpmay also serve as a portable fire pumpif it is of sufficient capacity.

[CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9741, Sept. 6, 1963]

§ 182.25-15 Ballast systems.(a) For all vessels contracted for on

or after January 1, 1962, ballast piping

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shall not be installed to any hull com-partment of a wooden vessel. Wherethe carriage of liquid ballast in suchvessels is necessary, suitable ballasttanks, structurally independent of thehull, shall be provided.

(b) For all vessels contracted forprior to January 1, 1962, ballast sys-tems shall meet the requirements ofthis section insofar as deemed reasona-ble and practicable by the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection.[CGFR 61-13, 26 FR 3927, May 5, 1961]

Subpart 182.30-Steering Apparatus

§ 182.30-1 Main steering apparatus.(a) All vessels except non-self-pro-

pelled vessels shall be provided withsuitable steering apparatus.

§ 182.30-5 Auxiliary steering apparatus.(a) Except as further modified in

this section, all single screw vessels inocean and coastwise service shall beprovided with an auxiliary steering ar-rangement located above the weatherdeck. A suitable hand tiller will be ac-ceptable for this purpose.

(b) Auxiliary steering will not be re-quired where no regular rudder isfitted and steering action is obtainedby a change of setting of the propel-ling unit, or where a rudder and tilleris the normal means of steering.

Subpart 182.35-Separation of Ma-chinery and Fuel Tank SpacesFrom Accommodation Spaces

§ 182.35-1 Bulkheads.(a) Except as otherwise provided in

this section, machinery and fuel tankspaces shall be separated from accom-modation spaces by watertight and/orvapor tight bulkheads of double diago-nal wood, marine plywood, steel plate,or equivalent construction.

(b) Where segregation can be ob-tained by means of a watertight and/or vapor tight engine box, this will beaccepted as a substitute for the re-quired bulkheads.

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Subpart 182.40-Nonmetallic PipingMaterials

SouRcE: CGFR 70-143, 35 FR 19969, Dec.30, 1970, unless otherwise noted.

§ 182.40-1 General.

(a) Where rigid nonmetallic materialis permitted for use in piping systemsby this subpart, the following restric-tions shall be adhered to:

(1) Penetrations of required water-tight decks and bulkheads by any rigidplastic pipe systems are prohibited,except when:

(i) Each such penetration is accom-plished using an acceptable metallicfitting, welded or otherwise attachedto the bulkhead or deck by an accept-ed method; and

(ii) An acceptable metallic shutoffvalve is installed adjacent to thethrough deck or through bulkhead fit-ting. This valve shall be operable fromabove the bulkhead deck. If two valvesare installed, one on either side of thebulkhead, the valves need not be oper-able from above the bulkhead deckprovided immediate access to both ispossible. Where both plastic and me-tallic pipes are used in a bulkhead pen-etrating system and where the twomaterials exist entirely on oppositesides of the bulkhead, the requiredshutoff valve shall be installed at thebulkhead in the metallic part of thesystem, and may be locally operatedprovided immediate access is possible.

(2) Protection from mechanicaldamage shall be specially considered.Protective covering or shields shall beinstalled to the satisfaction of the Of-ficer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

(3) Through hull fittings and shut-off valves shall be metal. In the caseof nonmetallic hulls, materials whichwill afford an equal degree of safetyand heat resistivity as that affordedby the hull may be approved.

(4) The material specification shallshow that the rigid nonmetallic mate-rial possesses characteristics adequatefor its intended service and environ-ment and shall be approved for use bythe Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec-tion.

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§ 182.40-5 Vital systems.(a) Nonmetallic piping shall not be

used in gasoline and diesel fuel sys-tems except where permitted by§§ 182.15-40 and 182.20-40.

(b) Mechanically propelled "S" ves-sels which are ferry vessels or whichcarry more than 49 passengers andmechanically propelled "L" vesselsshall comply with the provisions ofSubchapter IF of this chapter. Rigidnonmetallic materials are acceptablefor use in bilge, ballast and machineryconnected piping systems on all othervessels.

§ 182.40-10 Non-vital systems.(a) Rigid nonmetallic materials are

acceptable for use in non-vital pipingsystems.

PART 183-ELECTRICALINSTALLATION


Sec.183.01-1 Application.183.01-5 Intent.183.01-10 Special consideration for vital

systems.183.01-15 General standards and require-

ments.

Subpart 183.05-Electrical Installations Operat-ing at Potentials of Less Than 50 Volts

183.05-1 Application.183.05-5 Name plates (less than 50 volts).183.05-10 Generators and motors (less

than 50 volts).183.05-15 Switchboards (less than 50

volts).183.05-20 Batteries (less than 50 volts).183.05-25 Radio-phone equipment (less

than 50 volts).183.05-30 Circuit breakers (less than 50

volts).183.05-35 Accessories (less than 50 volts).183.05-40 Ignition wiring (installations less

than 50 volts).183.05-45 Lighting and power wiring size,

insulation, etc. (less than 50 volts).183.05-50 Lighting and power wiring instal-

lation (less than 50 volts).

Subpart 18310--Electrical InstallationsOperating at Potentials of 50 Volts or More

183.10-1 Application.183.10-5 Generators and motors (50 volts

or more).


Sec.183.10-10 Equipment protection and enclo-

sure (50 volts or more).183.10-15 Main distribution panels (50

volts or more).183.10-20 Wiring methods and materials

(50 volts or more).183.10-25 Disconnect switches and devices

(50 volts or more).183.10-30 Distribution and circuit loads (50

volts or more).183.10-35 Overcurrent protection, general

(50 volts or more).183.10-40 Overcurrent protection for

motors and motor branch circuits.183.10-45 Electric heating and cooking

equipment (50 volts or more).183.10-50 Shore power (50 volts or more).

AuTHonrry: 46 U.S.C. 3306; 49 CFR 1.46.

SouRcE: CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9338, Sept.29, 1960, unless otherwise noted.



(a) The provisions of this part shallapply to the electrical installations onall vessels contracted for on or afterJune 1, 1958. Electrical installationson vessels contracted for prior to thatdate shall meet the requirements ofthis part insofar as is deemed reasona-ble and practicable by the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection.

§ 183.01-5 Intent.

(a) This part is intended to provide aminimum standard of regulations forelectrical installations and equipmentthat will result in a vessel that is rea-sonably safe from fire caused by and/or originating in electrical equipment,and reasonably safe from electricalshock of personnel.§ 183.01-10 Special consideration for vital

systems.

(a) Electrical equipment and circuitswhich are a necessary part of anysystem vital to the safe navigation ofthe vessel, such as propulsion andsteering systems, will be given specialconsideration and shall be subject tocertain additional requirements as de-termined by the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection. These additionalrequirements are contained in applica-

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ble regulations in Subchapter J (Elec-trical Engineering) of this chapter.

§ 183.01-15 General standards and re-quirements.

(a) All electrical installations shallbe to the satisfaction of the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection.

(b) The regulations contained in thispart are substantially in accord with,and in general are based upon estab-lished codes and recognized marinestandards and practices. Certain ofthese codes and publications are re-ferred to specifically in some regula-tions in this part. A list of the publica-tions follows:

(1) Electrical Engineering Regula-tions, CG-259, published by UnitedStates Coast Guard.

(2) Recommended Practice for Elec-tric Installations On Shipboard, AIEENo. 45, published by American Insti-tute of Electrical Engineers, 33 WestThirty-ninth Street, New York 18,N.Y.

(3) National Electrical Code, pub-lished by National Fire Protection As-sociation, 60 Batterymarch Street,Boston 10, Mass.

(4) Standard for Marine Type Elec-tric Lighting Fixtures, Subject 595,published by Underwriters' Laborato-ries, Inc., 207 East Ohio Street, Chica-go 11, InI.

(5) Standard for Commercial Elec-tric Cooking Appliances, published byUnderwriters' Laboratories, Inc., 207East Ohio Street, Chicago, Ill. 60611.

Subpart 183.05-Electrical Installa-tions Operating at Potentials ofLess Than 50 Volts

§ 183.05-1 Application.(a) The regulations in this subpart

apply to electrical installations operat-ing at potentials of less than 50 volts.Regulations covering electrical instal-lations of 50 volts or more are con-tained in subpart 183.10 of this part.

§ 183.05-5 Name plates (less than 50volts).

(a) Each generator, motor and othermajor items of power equipment shallbe provided with a name plate indicat-ing the maker's name, its rating in

§ 183,.05-15

volts and amperes or in volts and wattsand when intended for connection to anormally grounded supply, thegrounding polarity.

§183.05-10 Generators and motors (lessthan 50 volts).

(a) L. If both of the required fixedpower bilge pumps (Table 182.25-10(a)) are electrically driven, two gen-erators shall be provided. One of thesegenerators shall be driven by a meansindependent of the main propulsionplant.

(b) S and L. Generators and motorsshall be placed in dry, accessible andadequately ventilated locations.

(c) S and L. Independent generatorsand motors should be mounted onfoundations as high as practicableabove the bilges to avoid damage bysplash or contact with low lyingvapors. They shall not be located inlow or pocketed positions.

(d) S and L. All generators shall besuitably protected from overcurrentby circuit breakers, fuses or by anovercurrent relay.

(e) S and L. Overcurrent protectionof a third brush type generator shallopen the field circuit.

(f) S and L. An emergency switchshall be provided in the normally un-dergrounded main supply conductorfrom the battery and located as closelyas practicable to the supply battery.

[CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9741, Sept. 6, 1963]

§ 183.05-15 Switchboards (less than 50volts).

(a) Switchboards shall be placed indry, accessible and adequately venti-lated locations preferably outside theengine compartment. The switchboardshall be adequately protected and pro-vision shall be made for access there-to. All uninsulated current carryingparts shall be mounted on nonabsorb-ent, noncombustible, high dielectricinsulating material.

(b) Totally enclosed switchboards ofthe dead front type shall be usedwhenever they are accessible to pas-sengers.

(c) Each ungrounded conductor ofcircuit supplying lights, motors or ap-pliances shall be equipped with a cir-cuit breaker or switch and fuses at the


§ 183.05-20

point of attachment to the powersource. This applies also to added cir-cuits.

(d) Switches other than thosemounted on the switchboard shall beof the enclosed type.

(e) If the storage battery is not inthe same compartment and adjacentto the panel or box which distributespower to the various lighting, motorand appliance branch circuits the stor-age battery lead shall be fused close tothe battery.

§ 183.05-20 Batteries (less than 50 volts).

(a) Batteries shall be so located thatthe gas generated in charging will beeasily dissipated by natural or inducedventilation. Batteries should not be lo-cated in the same compartment with agasoline tank or gasoline engine, butwhere location elsewhere is impracti-cable, they shall be effectivelyscreened by a cage or similar structureto minimize the danger of accidentalspark through dropping a metal objectacross terminals.

(b) Batteries shall be located as highabove the bilge as practicable and se-cured against shifting with motion ofthe boat. They shall be accessible withnot less than 10 inches head room.

(c) Battery terminals shall be of thesoldered type and all connections shallbe made to the battery terminals withpermanent type connectors. Springclips or other temporary type clampsare not permitted.

(d) Acid batteries shall be located ina tray of lead or other suitable materi-al resistant to deteriorating action bythe electrolyte.

(e) Alkaline batteries employingmetal containers shall be mounted onsuitable insulating support and shallbe prevented from coming in contactwith other metal which may result ina short circuit.

(f) A battery charger intended forconnection to a commercial supplyvoltage shall employ a transformer ofthe isolating type. An ammeter that isreadily visible shall be included in thebattery charger circuit.

(g) A voltage dropping resistor pro-vided for charging a battery shall bemounted in a suitable ventilated non-combustible enclosure, so installed as


to prevent hazardous temperatures atadjacent combustible materials.

§ 183.05-25 Radio-phone equipment (lessthan 50 volts).

(a) A separate circuit, fused at themain distribution panel shall be pro-vided for each radio-phone installa-tion.

(b) The supply cable to the radio-phone installation shall be largeenough to carry the current under anycondition of normal operation.

§ 183.05-30 Circuit breakers (less than 50volts).

(a) Circuit breakers, of the propervoltage rating, shall be of the manual-ly reset type designed for inverse timedelay, instantaneous short circuit pro-tection and capable of repeatedlyopening the circuit in which it is to beused without damage to the circuitbreaker.

§ 183.05-35 Accessories (less than 50volts).

(a) Accessories, such as switches,fuses, and sockets, shall be standardNational Electrical Code types for theloads to be carried and shall be oftypes listed by, or types equal to thoselisted by Underwriters' Laboratories,Inc., or other recognized testing labo-ratory.

(b) All lights, receptacles and switch-es exposed to the weather shall be wa-tertight and on vessels operating insalt water, shall be constructed of cor-rosion-resistant material.

§ 183.05-40 Ignition wiring (installationsless than 50 volts).

(a) Ignition wiring as supplied or rec-ommended by engine manufacturers isgenerally acceptable.

§ 183.05-45 Lighting and power wiringsize, insulation, etc. (less than 50 volts).

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TABLE 183.05-45(a)-ALLOWABLE CURRENT-CARRYING CAPACITIES OF CONDUCTORSBASED ON ROOM TEMPERATURE OF 30 ° C.,86 F.

[See National Electrical Code for other sizes]

Capacity of wire

RubberSize insulated types

ge Area in circular R, RW, Rubmils (sizes 12-6)- iube

A.W.G. Thermoplastic i einsula

ted typesT. TW (all

sizes)

Amperes Amperes14 .......... 4,107 15 1512 .......... 6,530 20 2010 .......... 10,380 30 308 ............ 16,510 40 456 ............ 26.250 55 654 ............ 41,740 70 853 ............ 52,630 80 1002 ............ 66,370 95 1151 ............ 83,690 110 130

NOTES: (1) The current-carrying capacities listed in thistable are for I-, 2-, and 3-conductor cables; 80 percent ofthese capacities must be used for 4-, 5-, and 6-conductorcables, and 70 percent for 7-, 8-, and 9-conductor cables.

(2) The allowable current-carrying capacities In this tableare based on temperature alone and do not take voltagedrop into consideration.

(b) As a precaution against ruptureby vibration, all conductors shall be ofthe stranded type, except where typeMI cable is employed, and no conduc-tor smaller than No. 14 A.W.G. shallbe used except for short fixture leadsor intercommunication wiring as setforth in paragraph (k) of this section.

(c) Table 183.05-45(c) indicates thesize of conductor required for corre-sponding lengths and steady state(stable) values to obtain a voltage dropof not more than 10 percent at theload terminals of a two conductor cir-cuit.

§ 163.05-45

TABLE 183.05-45(C)--CONDUCTOR SIZES FORAMPERES--LENGTHS

Length of conductor In feet from sourceTotal current on of current to most distant fixture

10115 120125 130 13 4 0 55 605T

6 volts, 2-wire-lO percent drop wiresizes (A.W.G.)

5 ..............................1414114 11 2 1 2 1 1o100 10 810 ............................ 14 12 10 10 8 8 8 8 6 6 815 ............................ 12 10 8 8 8 6 6 6 4 4 420 ........................ 10 6 6 6 4 4 4 4 325 ........................10 8 6 6 4 4 4 4 3 3 2

12 volts, 2-wire--10 percent drop wiresies (A.W.G.)

5.....................14 1414 14 1414 1414 12 121210 .......................14141412121210101010 815 .........................14 14 12 10 10 10 8 8 8 8 820 .......................12 12 10 10 8 8 8 8 6 6 625 .......................10 10 10 8 8 8 6 6 6 6 4

Other values can be computed bymeans of the following formula:

Kx Ix L(x 2for two-wire circuit)cmn= (1)

E

Where:cm= Circular-mrl area of conductor.K= 10.75 (a constant representing the mf-

foot resistance of copper).I= Load current, in amperes.L= Length of conductor from center of dis-

tribution, in feet.E= Voltage drop at load, in volts.

(d) After computing the circular-milarea required, reference may be madeto Table 183.05-45(a) for selection ofthe required conductor gage size.When the computed circular-mil areais found to be less than any valuegiven in the table, the next larger sizeconductor shall be used.

(e) Ught and power conductors forinterior wiring shall be Insulated in ac-cordance with Table 183.05-45(e).

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(f) Where desired, non-metallicsheathed multiple conductor cablemay be employed instead of individualconductors.

(g) Lead sheathed unarmored con-ductors and conductors armored withspiral wound flat metal stripping shallnot be used.

(h) Conductors armored with metal-lic basket weave, with or withoutinside lead sheathing, depending uponlocation, in accordance with theA.I.E.E. standard No. 45, Recommend-

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ed Practice for Electrical Installationson Shipboard, may be used.

(i) Where desired, metallic sheathedcable type MI, as defined in the Na-tional Electrical Code, may be used.(This standard may be obtained fromNational Fire Protection Association,60 Batterymarch St., Boston 10, Mass.)

(J) Conductors, from receptacles tofixtures, shall be flexible cord in ac-cordance with Tables 183.05-45(j)(1)and 183.05-45(j)(2).

TABLE 183.05-45()(1)-FLEXBLE CORDS

Type letter I Trade name Size A.W.G. No. of Conductor Outer covering Useconductors insulation

S ....................... 2 or more Rubber Rubber ...............................termo-

lastic-

SO .................... Hard service 18 to 10 Oil resistant compound.... Pendant or portablecord. inclusive. Damp places. Extra

hard usage.

ST ............ The oplastic ...................

'See National Electrical Code Issued by National Fire Protection Association. 60 Batterymarch Street, Boston 10. Mass.

TABLE 183.05-45(j)(2)-ALLOWABLE CURRENT-CARRYING CAPACITY OF FLEXIBLE CORD

Size A.W.G. Amperes

18 .................................................................................. .. 716 ................................................................................. .. 1014 ..................................................................................... 1512 ................. ..................... 2010 .................................................................................. .. 25

(k) For intercommunication wiring,rubber or thermoplastic covered singlebraid IC cable, type RF-32 (rubbercovered fixture wire- - -In. installa-tion) stranded and not smaller thanNo. 16 A.W.G. or equivalent shall beused. Commercial bell wire shall notbe used.

g 183.05-50 Lighting and power wiring in-stallation (less than 50 volts).

(a) Wiring. (1) All wiring shall berun as high as practicable above bilges.

(2) Wiring, where subject to mechan-ical damage shall be protected in ac-cordance with the National ElectricalCode: article 352 for metal raceways,article 346 for conduit, and article 348for metallic tubing.

(b) Wiring joints and splices. (1)Wiring joints and splices shall be me-chanically secure and made in junc-tion boxes.

(2) Unless a splice is made by an in-sulated pressure wire connector listedby Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., itshall be thoroughly soldered, tapedfirst with rubber and then with fric-tion tape, or the soldered joint shall beotherwise protected as to provide aninsulation the same as that of the con-ductors Joined.

(3) Where ends of stranded conduc-tors are to be clamped under terminalscrews, they shall be formed and sol-dered unless fitted with pressure ter-minal connectors listed by Underwrit-ers' Laboratories, Inc.

(c) Conductors. (1) Conductors shallbe protected from overcurrent in ac-cordance with their current-carryingcapacities as given in Table 183.05-45(a).

NoTE: Overcurrent protection for conduc-tors is provided for the purpose of openingthe electric circuit if the current reaches avalue which will cause an excessive or dan-gerous temperature in the conductor or con-ductor insulation.

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(2) The conductors supplying motorsand motor operated appliances shallbe protected by a separate overcurrentdevice which is responsive to motorcurrent. This device shall be rated orset at not more than 125 percent ofthe motor full-load current rating.

(d) Grounding. (1) On metal vesselsthe enclosures and frames of all majorelectrical equipment shall be perma-nently grounded to the metal hull ofthe vessel by the mounting bolts orother means. The term "grounded" inthis case means that a normally non-current carrying conductor is used toconnect the non-current carryingmetal enclosures or frames of the elec-trical equipment to any metal areawhich is electrically continuous withthe wetted surface of the metal hull(for example, a metal enclosure wouldbe considered as grounded if it was at-tached to a metal bulkhead by metalbolts, and if the bulkhead was weldedor bolted to a metal hull).

(2) On wooden vessels, bonding to-gether of the enclosures and frames ofmajor electrical equipment to acommon ground shall be effected. Thismeans that a normally non-currentcarrying conductor is used to connectthe non-current carrying metal enclo-sures or frames of major electricalequipment to a common, electrically-continuous, metal network that takesthe place of a metal hull.

(3) For grounded systems the nega-tive polarity of the supply sourceshould be grounded to the metal hullor, for wooden vessels, connected tothe common ground, but shall not nor-mally carry current.

(4) On a wooden vessel where aground plate is provided for radioequipment it shall be connected to thecommon ground.

(5) For grounded systems, the use ofhull return is not recommendedexcept for engine starting purposes.

Subpart 183.10-Electrical Installa-tions Operating at Potentials of50 Volts or More

§ 183.10-1 Application.(a) The regulations in this subpart

apply to electrical installations operat-ing at potentials of 50 volts or more.Regulations covering electrical instal-


lations of less than 50 volts are con-tained in subpart 183.05 of this part.

§ 183.10-5 Generators and motors (50volts or more).

(a) S and L. Each major generatorand motor shall be fitted with a name-plate of corrosion-resistant materialmarked with the following informa-tion as applicable:

(1) Name of manufacturer.(2) Manufacturer's type and frame

designation.(3) Output in KW of watts or horse-

power rating.(4) Kind of rating (continuous, inter-

mittent, etc.).(5) Revolutions per minute at rated

load.(6) Amperes at rated load.(7) Voltage.(8) Frequency if applicable.(9) Number of phases, if applicable.(10) Type of winding (for direct-cur-

rent motors).(b) L. If both of the required fixed

power bilge pumps (Table 182.25-10(a)) are electrically driven, two gen-erators shall be provided. One of thesegenerators shall be driven by a meansindependent of the main propulsionplant.

(c) S and L. Generators and motorsshall be mounted as high as practica-ble above the bilges to avoid damageby splash or contact with low lyingvapors. They shall not be located inlow or pocketed positions.

(d) S and L. Generators and motorsfor use below decks shall be located inas dry a place as practicable.

(e) S and L. Motors for use in loca-tions exposed to the weather shall beof the watertight type or shall be en-closed in watertight housings. Themotor enclosure or housing shall beprovided with a check valve for drain-age or a tapped hole at the lowest partof the frame which will serve for ap-plication of a drain pipe or drain plug.

(f) S and L. Generators and motorsfor use in machinery spaces shall gen-erally be designed for an ambient tem-perature of 50 C. (122" P.). Generatorsand motors for use in locations wherethe ambient temperature will notexceed 40' C. (104' F.) may be designedfor an ambient temperature of 40' C.

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(1) If it can be substantiated thatthe ambient temperature in machin-ery spaces will not exceed 400 C. undernormal operating conditions, themotors and generators may be de-signed for an ambient temperature of40* C.

(2) Generators and motors designedfor 40' C. may be used in 50o C. ambi-ent locations provided the machinesare derated to 80 percent of full loadrating, and the rating or setting of theovercurrent devices is reduced accord-ingly. An additional nameplate speci-fying the derated capacity shall beprovided for each such motor and gen-erator.

(g) S and L. A voltmeter and an am-meter shall be provided that can beused for measuring voltage and cur-rent of each generator that is in oper-ation. For alternating-current genera-tors a means for measuring frequencyshall also be provided. Additional con-trol equipment and measuring instru-ments shall be provided as necessaryto insure satisfactory operation of thegenerator or generators.[CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9741, Sept. 6, 1963]

§ 183.10-10 Equipment protection and en-closure (50 volts or more).

(a) Except as provided otherwise inthis subpart, all electrical equipmentincluding motors, generators, control-lers, distribution panels, etc., shall bedripproof protected. Dripproof pro-tected means that equipment and ma-chinery is so constructed or protectedthat its successful operation is notinterfered with when subjected to fall-ing moisture or dirt, and rotating oruninsulated parts cannot be inadvert-ently touched or approached nearerthan a safe distance by any person.

(b) Equipment mounted on a hingeddoor of an enclosure shall be con-structed or shielded in such a mannerthat no live parts of the door mountedequipment will be exposed to acciden-tal contact by a person with the dooropen and the circuit energized.

(c) Any cabinet, panel, or box con-taining more than one source of poten-tial in excess of 24 volts shall be fittedwith a permanent sign warning per-sonnel of this condition and identify-ing the circuits to be disconnected to

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remove all potentials in excess of 24volts.

(d) Distribution panel boards shallbe the safety type.

§ 183.10-15 Main distribution panels (50volts or more).

(a) The main distribution panel isthat device to which the generatorleads are connected, and from whichthe electric leads throughout thevessel directly or indirectly receivetheir electric power.

(1) If the main distribution panel isfloor mounted and is not dripproofprotected, it is considered to be aswitchboard.

(b) Switchboards shall be fitted withdriphoods and non-conducting handrails. Non-conducting mats or gratingshall be provided on deck in front andrear of switchboards.

(c) Adequate working space shall beprovided around all main distributionpanels and switchboards. Not less than24" shall be provided in front of maindistribution panels and switchboardsand not less than 18" shall be providedin the rear of switchboards that areaccessible from the rear.

(d) Metal cases of instruments andsecondary windings of instrumenttransformers shall be grounded.

(e) Main distribution panels shall beplaced in dry, accessible, and ade-quately ventilated locations preferablyoutside the engine compartment. Alluninsulated current carrying partsshall be mounted on nonabsorbent,noncombustible, high dielectric insu-lating material.

(f) Main distribution panels shall beof the dead front type where voltageto ground is in excess of 150 volts A.C.or 250 volts D.C.

§ 183.10-20 Wiring methods and materials(50 volts or more).

(a) All wiring and cables shall besuitable for marine service and for theparticular installation used. In addi-tion-

(1) Cable must be constructed in ac-cordance with U.S. Navy Standards,Institute of Electrical and ElectronicEngineers Recommended Practice 45,or be a suitable commercial gradecable, with stranded conductors, that


§ 1 3.10-20 46 CFR Ch. I (10-1-91 Edition)

is Underwriters Laboratories listed (iv) Lead and armored; orand rated for at least 75 ° C. service; (v) Mineral insulated metal

(2) Flexible or portable cords such as sheathed.SO, STO, and similar types cannot be (2) The armor of cable subject toused for permanently installed wiring; salt water or salt water spray may be-and (i) Bronze; or

(3) All commercial grade cables must (ii) Aluminum.be specifically approved for each in-stallation. (3) The sheath of mineral insulated

(b)(1) Electric cable for installation metal sheathed cable must be seamlessin damp or wet location must be- annealed copper.

(i) Impervious sheathed; (c)(1) Electric lighting and power(ii) Impervious sheathed and ar- cable shall not be allowed to carry a

mored; continuous current in excess of the(ill) Reinforced sheathed and ar- maximum current capacities listed in

mored; Tables 183.10-20(c)(1) and (2).

TABLE 183.10-20(c)(1) IEEE-45 MARINE CABLE-MAXIMUM CURRENT-CARRYING CAPACITIES FORCONTINUOUS SERVICE 1

Conductor size Current in amperes

Area (Circular IW.G. 1 -conductor 2-conductor 3-conductormils) RorT BorV AVorS RorT BorV AVorS RorT BorV AVorS

212,000 ................. 4/0 284 350 383 228 287 314 199 243 265168,000 ................. 3/0 245 308 337 197 252 275 175 211 231133,000 ................. 2/0 212 268 293 171 219 238 153 184 201106,000 ................ 1/0 183 233 254 151 192 210 132 160 17583.700 .................. 1 157 200 219 131 167 183 116 138 15066.400 ................... 2 136 172 188 113 145 158 101 120 13152.600 ................... 3 117 149 163 100 125 138 88 104 11341.700 ................... 4 100 129 141 87 110 120 78 90 9933,100 ................... 5 84 112 122 76 96 105 67 79 8726,300 ................... 6 74 97 107 66 84 91 58 69 7420,800 ................... 7 64 84 91 58 72 79 52 59 6416,500 a............. 54 75 81 50 62 68 46 52 5710,400 ............. 10 40 55 60 38 47 52 34 40 436,530 ..................... 12 28 36 39 26 30 33 25 26 294,110 ;............. . 14 18 ............. 22 17 ........ 21 15 .................. 19

' The values given in this table are based upon an ambient temperature of 40'C and ma~dmum conductor temperature of.75"C for types R (thermosetting heat resistant rubber) and T (thermoplastic polyvinyl chloride) cables;85"C for types B (thermosetting high temperature rubber) and V (varnished cloth) cables;95-C for types S (silicone rubber) and AV (asbestos-vamished cloth) cable.

TABLE 183.10(c)(2) 1 COMMERCIAL CABLE- TABLE 183.10(c)(2) 1 COMMERCIAL CABLE-

MAXIMUM CURRENT-CARRYING CAPACITIES MAXIMUM CURRENT-CARRYING CAPACITIESFOR CONTINUOUS SERVICE-3 OR LESS CON- FOR CONTINUOUS SERVICE-3 OR LESS CON-DUCTORS

(Current in amperes]

Conductor Temperature rating ofsize conductors

Ares (Circular rils) A.W.G. [ 7 C and1 90" C

212,000 ....................................168,000 ....................................133,000 ....................................106,000 ....................................83.700 ......................................66,400 ......................................52.600 ......................................

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(2) A commercial cable's tempera-ture rating other than those listed inTable 183.10-20(c)(2) must be currentrated in accordance with the NationalElectric Code for 40* C. ambient tem-peratures.

(3) A Navy cable must be rated in ac-cordance with current published Navystandards.

(d) All wiring shall be run as high aspracticable above bilges.

(e) All cables installed where par-ticularly liable to damage such as loca-tions in way of doors, hatches, etc.,shall be specially protected by remov-able metal coverings, angle irons, pipe,or other equivalent means. All suchmetallic coverings are to be electricallycontinuous and effectively groundedto the metal hull or common ground,and all such coverings such as pipewhich may trap moisture shall be pro-vided with holes for drainage. Wherecable protection is carried through wa-tertight decks or bulkheads, the instal-lation shall be such that will insurethe watertight integrity of the struc-ture.

(f) Cables entering boxes or fittingsshall be protected from abrasion, andshall conform with the following re-quirements:

(1) Openings through which conduc-tors enter shall be adequately closed.

(2) The cable armor shall be securedto the box or fitting.

(3) In damp or wet locations, thecable entrance shall be watertight.

(g) The enclosures of all equipmentshall be permanently grounded to themetal hull of the vessel by the mount-ing bolts or other means. The term"grounded" in this case means that anormally non-current carrying conduc-tor is used to connect the non-currentcarrying metal enclosures of electricalequipment to any metal area which iselectrically continuous with thewetted surface of the metal hull (forexample, a metal enclosure would beconsidered as grounded if it was at-tached to a metal bulkhead by metalbolts, and if the bulkhead was weldedor bolted to a metal hull). On awooden vessel, bonding together of theenclosures to a common ground shallbe effected. This means that a normal-ly non-current carrying conductor is

§ 183.10-20

used to connect the non-current carry-ing metal enclosures of electricalequipment to a common, electrically-continuous, metal network that takesthe place of a metal hull.

(1) On a wooden vessel where aground plate is provided for radioequipment it shall be connected to thiscommon ground.

(2) When a vessel is connected toshore power, a bonding cable may beused to connect the metal hull or onwooden vessels the common ground, toshore ground.

(h) Each lead covered cable and eacharmored cable is to have the metalliccovering electrically and mechanicallycontinuous and grounded to the metalhull, or on wooden vessels, bonded tothe common ground provided by para-graph (g) of this section, at each endof the run, except that final sub-cir-cuits may be grounded at the supplyend only.

(i) All equipment, including switch-es, fuses, lampholders, etc., shall be ofa type designed for the potential in-volved and so identified.

(j) Junction boxes, connection boxes,and outlet boxes, shall have an inter-nal depth of at least 1 inches, exceptthat when a box is incorporated in afixture the depth may be decreased tonot less than 1 inch provided thevolume of the box is not less than 20cubic inches. The free space withinsuch boxes for each conductor, notcounting fixture wires, shall not beless than that given in Table 183.10-20(j). Table 183.10-20(j) applies whereno fittings or devices, such as cableclamps, hickeys, switches or recepta-cles are contained in the box. Whereone or more such devices are con-tained in the box, each such deviceshall count as one conductor. Eachconductor terminated in the box iscounted as one conductor.

TABLE 183.10-20(j)

Free space for eachA.W.G. size of conductor No. conductor in box,

cubic inches

14 ........................................................ 2.012 ........................................................ 2.2580 ........................................................ 2.501 .......................................................... 3 .0

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(k) Junction boxes, connectionboxes, and outlet boxes, for use indamp or wet locations shall be of wa-tertight construction.

(1) Lighting fixtures shall be con-structed in accordance with the re-quirements of Underwriters' Laborato-ries, Inc. Standard for Marine TypeElectric Lighting Fixtures, Subject595, or shall bear the proper Under-writers' Laboratories, Inc. "MarineType" label, or shall be constructed inaccordance with the requirements ofother recognized testing laboratories.(m) A separate circuit, fused at the

main distribution panel shall be pro-vided for each radiophone installation.

(n) Knife switches shall be so placedor designed that gravity or vibrationwill not tend to close them. Knifeswitches, unless of the double throwtype, shall be connected so that theblades are dead when the switch is inthe open position. Circuits shall beconnected to the fuse end of switchesand to the coil end of circuit breakers,except that generator leads or incom-ing feeders may be connected to eitherend of circuit breakers.(o) Receptacle outlets and attach-

ment plugs for the attachment ofportable lamps, tools, and similar ap-paratus supplies as ship's equipmentand operating at 100 volts or more,shall provide a grounding pole and agrounding conductor in the portablecord, to ground the non-current carry-ing metal parts of the portable appara-tus. Portable apparatus shall bedeemed to be any apparatus served bymeans of a flexible extension cord,whether the apparatus is permanentlymounted or not.

(1) Receptacle outlets of the typeproviding a grounded pole shall be of adistinctive design that will not permitthe dead metal parts of portable appa-ratus to be connected to a live conduc-tor.

[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9338, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGFR 72-35, 37 FR 4962, Mar.8, 1972]


§ 183.10-25 Disconnect switches and de-vices (50 volts or more).

(a) Externally operable switches orcircuit breakers shall be provided formotor and controller circuits and shallopen all conductors of the circuit.

(1) If the disconnect means is notwithin sight of the equipment whichthe circuit supplies and is at a locationaccessible to passengers, means shallbe provided for locking the disconnectdevice in the "open" position.

(2) For circuits protected by fuses,the disconnect switch required forfuses in § 183.10-35(b) will be consid-ered as adequate for disconnecting thecircuit from the supply.

(3) The disconnect means may be inthe same enclosure with motor con-trollers.

(b) Disconnect means shall be pro-vided to open all conductors of genera-tor and shore power cables.

§ 183.10-30 Distribution and circuit loads(50 volts or more).

(a) In general the electrical sourcelocated within the vessel and distribu-tion system shall not be grounded.That is, a current carrying conductor,or a part of the system electricallycontinuous with any current-carryingconductor, shall not be intentionallyconnected, directly or indirectly, tothe metal hull, or on wooden vessels tothe common ground. An electrical in-stallation that has any current carry-ing conductor intentionally connected,directly or indirectly to the metal hull,or on wooden vessels to the commonground, shall be subject to certain ad-ditional requirements as determinedby the Officer in Charge, Marine In-spection. These additional require-ments are contained in applicable reg-ulations in Subchapter J (ElectricalEngineering) of this chapter.

(1) Figure 183.10-30(a)(1) shows atypical two wire electrical systemshowing various acceptable methods ofcircuit and equipment protection andcontrol.

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(2) All circuits are to be completelymetallic and hull return shall not beused.

(3) The shore power sources may beeither ungrounded or grounded.

(b) The connected load on a lightingbranch circuit shall not exceed 880watts, computed on the basis of thelamp sizes to be installed, but in nocase less than 50 watts per outlet. Cir-cuits supplying electrical dischargelamps shall be computed on the basisof ballast input current.

(c) The branch circuit cables formotor and lighting loads shall be notsmaller than No. 14 AWG.

§ 183.10-35 Overcurrent protection, gener-al (50 volts or more).

(a) Overcurrent protection shall beprovided for each conductor for thepurpose of opening the electric circuitif the current reaches a value whichwill cause an excessive or dangeroustemperature in the conductor or con-ductor insulation.

(b) Disconnect means shall be pro-vided on the supply side of and adja-cent to all fuses for the purpose of de-energizing the fuses for inspection andmaintenance purposes.

(1) All disconnect means shall openall conductors of the circuit simulta-neously.

(c) Conductors, including generatorleads and shore power cables, shall beprotected in accordance with current-carrying capacities, as given in Table183.10-20(c).

(1) If the allowable current-carryingcapacity of the conductor does not cor-respond to a standard size fuse, thenext larger size or rating may be usedbut not exceeding 150 percent of theallowable current-carrying capacity ofthe conductor. Plug (screw in type)fuses and fuseholders shall not beused in circuits exceeding 125 volts be-tween conductors. The screw shell ofplug type fuseholders shall be con-nected to the load of the circuit.Edison base fuses shall not be used.

NoT: Edison base fuses are those havingthreads like those on an ordinary light bulb.

(2) If the allowable current-carryingcapacity of the conductor does not cor-respond to a standard rating of circuitbreakers, the next larger rating may


be used but not exceeding 150 percentof the allowable current-carrying ca-pacity of the conductor.

(d) Lighting branch circuits shall beprotected against over-current eitherby fuses rated at not more than 10 am-peres or by circuit breakers rated orset at not more than 15 ampheres.

(e) Circuit breakers of the propervoltage rating shall be of the manuallyreset type designed for inverse timedelay, instantaneous short circuit pro-tection and capable of repeatedlyopening the circuit in which it is to beused without damage to the circuitbreaker.

(1) Circuit breakers shall indicatewhether they are in the open or closedposition.

(f) Devices such as instruments, pilotlights, ground detector lights, poten-tial transformers, etc., shall be sup-plied by circuits protected by overcur-rent devices.

(g) Each generator shall be protect-ed with an overcurrent device set at avalue not exceeding 15 percent abovethe full-load rating for continuousrated machines or the overload ratingfor special rated machines.

§ 183.10-40 Overcurrent protection formotors and motor branch circuits.

(a) All motors shall be provided withrunning protection against overcur-rent in accordance with Table 183.10-40(a). A protective device integral withthe motor which is responsive tomotor current or to both motor cur-rent and temperature may be used.

(b) Overcurrent devices shall be in-stalled to protect the motor branchcircuit conductors, the motor controlapparatus, and the motors againstovercurrent due to short circuits orgrounds.

(1) The motor branch circuit over-current device shall be capable of car-rying the starting current of themotor. Overcurrent protection shall beconsidered as being obtained whenthis overcurrent device has a rating orsetting not exceeding the values givenin Table 183.10-40(a).

(2) Each manually started continu-ous duty motor rated at one horsepow-er or less which is within sight fromthe starter location, shall be consid-

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ered as protected against overcurrentby the overcurrent device protectingthe conductors of the branch circuit.This branch circuit overcurrent deviceshall not be larger than that specifiedby Table 183.10-40(a), except that anysuch motor may be used at 125 volts orless on a branch circuit protected at 20ampheres.

§ 183.10-40

(c) Motor branch circuit overcurrentprotection and motor-running overcur-rent protection may be combined in asingle overcurrent device if the ratingor setting of the device provides therunning overcurrent protection speci-fied in Table 183.10-40(a).


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§ 183.10-45 Electric heating and cookingequipment (50 volts or more).

(a) Electric space heaters for heatingrooms and compartments shall be pro-vided with thermal cutouts to preventoverheating. Heaters shall be so con-structed and installed to prevent thehanging of towels, clothing, etc. on theheaters, and to prevent overheating ofheater parts and adjacent bulkheadsor decks.

(b) All electric cooking equipment,attachments, and devices, shall be ofrugged construction and so designed as-topermit complete cleaning, mainte-nance, and repair.

(1) Doors shall be provided withheavy duty hinges and locking devicesto prevent accidental opening in heavyseas.

(2) Electric cooking equipment shallbe mounted to prevent dislodgementin heavy seas, and for grill or similartype cooking equipment means shallbe provided to effect positive grease orfat collection and to prevent spillageon wiring or deck.

(3) Where necessary for safety ofpersonnel, grab rails shall be provided.Electric ranges shall be provided withsea rails with suitable barriers to resistaccidental cook pot movement.

(4) Unspecified construction and cir-cuit details shall be in accordance withUnderwriters' Laboratories, Inc.,Standard for Commercial ElectricCooking Appliances.

§ 183.10-50 Shore power (50 volts ormore).

(a) At a convenient location, a shorepower connection box or receptacleshall be permanently installed and acable connecting this box or receptacleto the main distribution panels shallbe permanently installed.

(1) The shore power cable shall beprovided with a disconnect means lo-cated on or near the main distributionpanel.


PART 184-VESSEL CONTROL ANDMISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS ANDEQUIPMENT


Sec.184.01-1 Application.184.01-3 Incorporation by reference.184.01-4 0MB control numbers assigned

pursuant to the Paperwork ReductionAct.

184.01-5 Intent.

Subpart 184.05--Cooking and Heating

184.05-1 Restrictions.

Subpart 184.10-Mooring Equipment

184.10-1 Anchors, cables, and hawsers.

Subpart 184.20-Compass

184.20-1 Vessels required to have compass-es.

Subpart 184.25-Radio

184.25-1 Requirements of the FederalCommunications Commission.

Subpart 184.30-Emergency Lighting

184.30-1 Portable lights.184.30-5 Lights for lounge areas below the

main deck.

Subpart 184.35-Engine Control

184.35-1 Engineroomsystem.

communication

Subpart 184.40-Work Vests

184.40-1 Approved unicellular plastic foamwork vests.

184.40-5 Use.184.40-10 Stowage.184.40-15 Inspections.

AuT ORrrY: 46 U.S.C. 3306; 49 CFR 1.46.SouRcE: CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9346, Sept.

29, 1960, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart 184.01-Application and

Intent


(a) The provisions of this part shallapply to all vessels except as specifi-cally noted in this part.


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§ 184.01-3 Incorporation by reference.(a) Certain materials are incorporat-

ed by reference into this part with theapproval of the Director of the Feder-al Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C.552(a). To enforce any edition otherthan the one listed in paragraph (b) ofthis section, notice of change must bepublished in the FEDERAL REGISTERand the material made available to thepublic. All approved material is on fileat the Office of the Federal Register,1100 L. St;reet NW., Washington, DC,and at the U.S. Coast Guard, Mer-chant Vessel Inspection and Documen-tation Division, (G-MVI), 2100 SecondStreet SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001, and is available from the sourcesindicated in paragraph (b) of this sec-tion.

(b) The materials approved for in-corporation by reference in this part,and the sections affected are:

AMERICAN BOAT AND YACHT COUNCIL (ABYC)

P.O. Box 747, 405 Headquarters Dr., Suite 3,Millersville, MD 21108-0747

A-1-78-Marine LPG-Liquefied Petro-leum Gas Systems (December 15,1978) ................................................. 184.05-1

A-22-78-Marine CNG-CompressedNatural Gas Systems (December15, 19'78) ........................................... 184.05-1

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION AsSOCIATION

(NEPA)

60 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02260302-1989-Pleasure and Commercial

Motor Craft, Chapter 6 (1989 Edi-tion) .................................................. 184.05-1

[CGD 83-013, 55 FR 3960, Feb. 6, 1990]

§ 184.01-4 OMB control numbers assignedpursuant to the Paperwork ReductionAct

(a) Purpose. This section collects anddisplays the control numbers assignedto information collection and record-keeping requirements in this subchap-ter by the Office of Management andBudget (OMB) pursuant to the Paper-work Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C.3501 et seq.). The Coast Guard intendsthat this section comply with the re-quirements of 44 U.S.C. 3507(f), whichrequires that agencies display a cur-rent control number assigned by theDirector of the OMB for each ap-

§ 184.05-1

proved agency information collectionrequirement.

(b) Display.

46 CFA part or section where identified or CurrentOMBdescribed control No.

§ 184.05-1 ............................................................... 2115-0549

[CGD 83-013, 54 FR 6403, Feb. 10, 1989, andCOD 83-013, 55 FR 3959, Feb. 6, 1990]


insure that the vessel control systemsand the miscellaneous systems andequipment required herein shall besuitable for the purpose intended.

Subpart 184.05-Cooking and

Heating

§ 184.05-1 Restrictions.

(a) Cooking and heating equipmentshall be suitable for marine use.

(b) Vessels permitted to use liquefiedand non-liquefied gases as cookingfuels by 46 CFR part 147 must meetthe requirements of paragraph (d) ofthis section. The use of these fuels forcooking, heating, and lighting on ferryvessels is prohibited by 46 CFR part147.

(c) The use of gasoline for cooking,heating or lighting is prohibited on allvessels.

(d) Cooking systems using liquefiedpetroleum gas (LPG) and compressednatural gas (CNG) must meet the fol-lowing requirements:

(1) The design, installation and test-ing of each LPG system must meetABYC A-1-78 or Chapter 6 of NFPA302.

(2) The design, installation and test-ing of each CNG system must meetABYC A-22-78 or Chapter 6 of NFPA302.

(3) Cooking systems using Chapter 6of NFPA 302 as the standard mustmeet the following additional require-ments:

(i) The storage or use of CNG con-tainers within the accommodationarea, machinery spaces, bilges, orother enclosed spaces is prohibited.


§ 184.10-1

(ii) LPG or CNQ must be odorized inaccordance with ABYC A-1.5.d or A-22.5.b, respectively.

(iii) The marking and mounting ofLPG cylinders must be in accordancewith ABYC A-1.6.b.

(iv) LPG cylinders must be of thevapor withdrawal type as specified inABYC A-1.5.b.

(4) Continuous pilot lights or auto-matic glow plugs are prohibited for anLPG or CNG installation using ABYCA-i or A-22 as the standard.

(5) CNG installations using ABYCA-22 as the standard must meet thefollowing additional requirements:

(i) The storage or use of CNG con-tainers within the accommodationarea, machinery spaces, bilges, orother enclosed spaces is prohibited.

(ii) The CNO cylinders, regulatingequipment, and safety equipmentmust meet the installation, stowage,and testing requirements of paragraph6-5.12 of NFPA 302.

(iR) The use or stowage of stoveswith attached CNG cylinders is pro-hibited as specified in paragraph 6-5.1of NFPA 302.

(6) If the fuel supply line of an LPGor CNG system enters an enclosedspace on the vessel, a remote shut-offvalve must be installed which can beoperated from a position adjacent tothe appliance. The valve must be lo-cated between the fuel tank and thepoint where the fuel supply line entersthe enclosed portion of the vessel. Apower operated valve installed to meetthis requirement must be of a typethat will fail closed.

(7) The following variances fromABYC A-1.1l.b(1) are allowed forCNG:

(i) The storage locker or housingaccess opening need not be in the top.

(ii) The locker or housing need notbe above the waterline.

(8) The following variances fromNFPA 302 are allowed:

(i) The storage locker or housing forCNG tank installations need not beabove the waterline as required byparagraph 6-5.12.1.1(a).

(it) Ignition protection need not beprovided as required by paragraph 6-5.4.[CGFR 6054, 25 FR 9346, Sept. 29, 1960. asamended by CGD 83-013, 54 FR 6403, Feb.


10, 1989; CGD 83-013, 55 FR 3960, Feb. 6,1990]

Subpart 184.10-Mooring Equipment

§ 184.10-1 Anchors, cables, and hawsers.(a) All vessels shall be fitted with

such ground tackle and hawsers asdeemed necessary by the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, dependingupon the size of the vessel, the waterson which it operates, and other oper-ating hazards.

Subpart 184.20-Compass

§ 184.20-1 Vessels required to have com-passes.

(a) Except as otherwise provided inthis section, every vessel shall be fittedwith a suitable compass.

(b) The following vessels need not befitted with a compass:

(1) Vessels in river service.(2) Non-self-propelled vessels.(3) Vessels operating in protected

waters with short restricted routes.

Subpart 184.25-Radio

§ 184.25-1 Requirements of the FederalCommunications Commission.

(a) Radio transmitting and receivinginstallations or radiotelephones are re-quired on certain vessels carrying pas-sengers. Details of the application ofthis requirement as well as the detailsof the installation shall be as set forthin the regulations of the Federal Com-munications Commission (47 CFRChapter 1).

(b) If any violations of regulationsenforced by the Federal Communica-tions Commission are noted by themarine inspector, the owner and thatagency shall be notified. A proper cer-tificate issued by the Federal Commu-nications Commission shall be regard-ed as evidence that the radio installa-tion, if any, is in compliance with therequirements of that agency.

(c) All vessels on an internationalvoyages which are required to carry aradiotelegraph or radiotelephone in-stallation in accordance with ChapterIV of the Safety of Life at Sea Con-vention, 1960, must carry the Interna-tional Code of Signals.

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[CG FR 60-54, 25 FR 9346, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGD 75-074, 42 FR 5964, Jan.31, 1977]

Subpart 184.30-Emergency Lighting

§ 184.30-1 Portable lights.

(a) Vessels shall be equipped with asuitable number of portable batterylights.

[COFR 63-40. 28 FR 9742, Sept. 6, 1963]

§ 184.30-5 Lights for lounge areas belowthe main deck.

(a) Adequate emergency lightingautomatically actuated upon failure ofthe main lighting system shall befitted along the line of escape in ves-sels having lounge areas below themain deck as per subpart 177.30-7 ofthis subchapter.

(b) Vessels not equipped with asingle source emergency lightingsystem shall have individual storagebattery powered automatically operat-ed lights in strategic locations. Theselights shall have an automatic batterycharger, shall not be readily portable,and shall have sufficient capacity for 6hours continuous operation.

[CGFR 63-40, 28 FR 9742, Sept. 6, 1963]

Subpart 184.35-Engine Control

§ 184.35-1 Engineroom communicationsystem.

(a) An efficient communicationsystem shall be provided between theprincipal steering station and the en-gineroom on vessels which are notequipped with pilothouse controlswhere in the opinion of the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, such asystem is necessary for proper oper-ation of the vessel.

Subpart 184.40-Work Vests

§ 184.40-1 Approved unicellular plasticfoam work vests.

(a) Buoyant work vests carriedunder the permissive authority of thissubpart shall be of a Coast Guard ap-proved type.

(b) Specifications for approved typework vests are in subpart 160.053 ofSubchapter Q-Specifications, of thischapter.

(CGFR 60-54, 25 FR Sept. 25, 1960, asamended by CGFR 67-91, 32 FR 20813, Dec.27, 1967]

§ 184.40-5 Use.

(a) Approved buoyant work vests areconsidered to be items of safety appar-el and may be carried aboard vessels tobe worn by crew members when work-ing near or over the water under fa-vorable working conditions. They shallbe used under the supervision and con-trol of a responsible person. When car-ried, such vests shall not be acceptedin lieu of any portion of the requirednumber of approved life preserversand shall not be substituted for theapproved life preservers required to beworn during drills and emergencies.

§ 184.40-10 Stowage.

(a) The approved buoyant workvests shall be stowed separately fromthe regular stowage of approved lifepreservers.

(b) The locations for the stowage ofwork vests shall be such as not to beeasily confused with that for approvedlife preservers.

§ 184.40-15 Inspections.

(a) Each work vest shall be subjectto examination by a marine inspectorto determine its serviceability. Iffound to be satisfactory, it may becontinued in service, but shall not bestamped by a marine inspector with aCoast Guard stamp. If a work vest isfound not to be in a serviceable condi-tion, then such work vest shall be re-moved from the vessel. If a work vestis beyond repair, it shall be destroyedor mutilated in the presence of amarine inspector so as to prevent itscontinued use as a work vest.

PART 185-OPERATIONS



Subpart 185.0I-Penalties

185.05-1 General.

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§ 185.01-1

Subpart 185.10-Exhibition of License

185.10-1 Officers' licenses.

Subpart 185.12-StabIlity Letter

185.12-1 Posting.

Subpart 185.15-Notice and Reporting ofCasualty and Voyage Records

185.15-1 Notice and reporting of casualtyand voyage records.

Subpart 185.17-Reckless or NegligentOperation

185.17-1 Use prohibited by law.

Subpart 185.19-Accident Assistance

185.19-1 Duty of master.

Subpart 185.20-Miscellaneous OperatingRequirements

185.20-1 Compliance with provisions of cer-tificate of inspection.

185.20-10 Steering gear tests.185.20-15 Hatches.185.20-20 Vessels carrying vehicles.185.20-25 Fueling of vessels using fuel

having a flash point of 110" F., or lower(gasoline, etc.).

185.20-30 Use of auto pilot.185.20-35 Charts and nautical publications.

Subpart 185.22-Patrolmen

185.22-1 Duties.

Subpart 185.25-Preparations for Emergencies

185.25-1 Emergency instructions.185.25-5 Recommended emergency check-

off lists.185.25-7 Posting placards containing in-

structions for launching and inflatinginflatable liferafts.

185.25-10 Drills.185.25-15 Officers' responsibilities.185.25-20 Tests of emergency position indi-

cating radiobeacon (EPIRB).

Subpart 185.30-Markings Required

185.30-1 Hull markings.185.30-5 Lifesaving gear.185.30-10 Life preserver stowage.185.30-15 Escape hatches and emergency

exits.185.30-20 Fuel shutoff valves.185.30-25 Watertight doors and watertight

hatches.185.30-30 Emergency position indicating

radobeacon (EPIRB).


AuTHORTY: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 6101, 8105; 49CFR 1.46.

Souncs: CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9347, Sept.29, 1960, unless otherwise noted.



apply to all vessels except as specifi-cally noted in this part.

§ 185.01-5 Intent.

(a) The intent of this part is toinsure that all vessels be operated inaccordance with applicable laws andregulations and in such a manner as toafford adequate precaution againsthazards of an emergency nature whichmight endanger the vessel and thepersons being transported.

Subpart 185.05-Penalties

§ 185.05-1 General.(a) The marine safety and criminal

statutes provide penalties for the vio-lation of the applicable provisions ofthis subchapter, which penalties, de-pending upon the gravity of the viola-tion, are as follows:

(1) Assessment and collections ofcivil monetary penalty.

(2) Criminal prosecution where noloss of life results.

(3) Criminal prosecution for man-slaughter where loss of life resultsfrom violation of statute or regulation,or from misconduct, negligence, or in-attention to duty.

(4) Libel against vessel.(b) In addition to the foregoing, any

licensed or certificated personnel com-mitting an act of misbehavior, negli-gence, unskillfulness, endangering life,willful violation of marine safety stat-utes or regulations or requirementsthereunder, and incompetency shall besubject to proceedings under the pro-visions of R.S. 4450, as amended (46U.S.C. 239), and regulations thereun-der (part 137 of this chapter) with re-spect to suspension or revocation of li-cense or certificate.


Coast Guard, DOT

[COF9R 60-54, 25 FR 9347, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by COFR 65-9, 30 FR 11495, Sept.8, 1965]

Subpart 185.10-Exhibition of License

§ 185.10-1 Officers' licenses.The licensed individuals employed

upon any vessel subject to the provi-sions of this subchapter shall havetheir licenses in their possession andavailable for examination at all timeswhen the vessel is operated.

[COD 81-059, 52 FR 38657, Oct. 16, 1987,and 54 FR 132, Jan. 4. 1989]

Subpart 185.12-Stability Letter

§ 185.12-1 Posting.(a) If a stability letter is issued in ac-

cordance with the requirements in§ 170.120 of this chapter, it must beposted under glass or other suitabletransparent material in the pilothouseof the vessel.

(b) If posting is impacticable, thestability letter must be kept on boardin the custody of the licensed opera-tor.

[CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51052, Nov. 4, 1983]

Subpart 185.15-Notice and Report-ing of Casualty and VoyageRecords

§ 185.15-1 Notice and reporting of casual-ty and voyage records.

The requirements for providingnotice and reporting of marine casual-ties and for retaining voyage recordsare contained in part 4 of this chapter.[CGD 84-099, 52 FR 47536, Dec. 14, 1987]

Subpart 185.17-Reckless orNegligent Operation

§ 185.17-1 Use prohibited by law.No person may use a vessel subject

to the provisions of this subchapter ina negligent manner so as to endangerthe life, limb, or property of anyperson. Violations of this subpart in-volving use which is grossly negligent,subject the violator, in addition to anyother penalties, to the criminal penal-ties prescribed in 46 U.S.C. 2302.

§ 185.20-15

(COD 81-059, 52 FR 38657, Oct. 16, 1987,and 54 FR 132, Jan. 4, 1989]

Subpart 185.19-Accident Assistance

§ 185.19-1 Duty of master.

The master of a vessel involved in acollision, accident or other casualty, tothe extent possible without seriousdanger to his or her own vessel or per-sons aboard, shall render all practica-ble and necessary assistance to personsaffected by the collision, accident, orcasualty. The master shall also givehis or her name, address, and the iden-tification of his or her vessel to anyperson injured and to the owner ofany property damaged.

(COD 81-059, 52 FR 38657, Oct. 16, 1987,and 54 FR 132, Jan. 4, 1989]

Subpart 185.20-MiscellaneousOperating Requirements

§ 185.20-1 Compliance with provisions ofcertificate of inspection.

The master of the vessel mustensure that all of the provisions of thecertificate of inspection are strictly ad-hered to; however, the master maydivert from the route prescribed in thecertificate of inspection or take suchother steps as deemed necessary andprudent to assist vessels in distress orfor other similar emergencies.


§ 185.20-10 Steering gear tests.The master or mate of every vessel,

before getting underway for a day'soperation, shall test the steering gear,signaling whistle, controls and commu-nication system.

[COD 81-059, 52 FR 38657, Oct. 16, 1987,and 54 FR 132, Jan. 4, 1989]

§ 185.20-15 Hatches.It shall be the duty of the master of

any vessel to assure that all exposedhatches are properly secured beforegetting underway for a voyage onother than protected waters.


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§ 185.20-20

§ 185.20-20 Vessels carrying vehicles.(a) Automobiles or other vehicles

shall be stowed in such a manner as topermit their occupants to get out andaway from them freely in the event offire or other disaster. The decks,where necessary, shall be distinctlymarked with painted lines to indicatethe vehicle runways and the aislespaces.

(b) The master shall take any neces-sary precautions to see that automo-biles or other vehicles have theirmotors turned off and their emergen-cy brakes set when the vessel ia under-way, and that the motors are notstarted until the vessel is secured tothe landing. In addition, the vehiclesat each end shall have their wheels se-curely blocked, while the vessel isbeing navigated.

(c) The master shall have appropri-ate "NO SMOKING" signs posted andshall take all necessary precautions toprevent smoking or carrying of lightedor smoldering cigars, cigarettes, etc., inthe deck area assigned to automobilesor other vehicles.


§ 185.20-25 Fueling of vessels using fuelhaving a flash point of 110 ° F., orlower (gasoline, etc.).

(a) Vessels using fuel having a flashpoint of 110' F., or lower, shall nottake on fuel when passengers are onboard.

§ 185.20-30 Use of auto pilot.Except as provided in 33 CFR 164.15,

when the automatic pilot is used in-(a) Areas of high traffic density;(b) Conditions of restricted visibility;

and(c) All other hazardous navigational

situations, the master shall ensurethat:

(1) It is possible to immediately es-tablish manual control of the ship'ssteering;

(2) A competent person is ready atall times to take over steering control;and,

(3) The changeover from automaticto manual steering and vice versa ismade by, or under the supervision ofthe master or mate.


[CGD 75-074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31, 1977, asamended by COD 81-059, 52 FR 38657, Oct.16, 1987, and 54 FR 132, Jan. 4, 1989]

§185.20-35 Charts and nautical publica-tions.

As appropriate for the intendedvoyage, all vessels must carry adequateand up-to-date-

(a) Charts;(b) Sailing directions;(c) Coast pilots;(d) Light lists;(e) Notices to mariners;(f) Tide tables;(g) Current tables; and(h) All other nautical publications

necessary. 1

[COD 75-074. 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31, 1977]

Subpart 185.22-Patrolmen

§ 185.22-1 Duties.(a) At all times during which bunks

in passenger areas located below themain deck are occupied, the mastershall designate a member of the ves-sel's crew as a patrolman.

(b) The patrolman shall be stationedin the vicinity of the cabins or state-rooms and on each deck to guardagainst and give alarm in case of fireor other danger.


Subpart 185.25-Preparations forEmergencies

§ 185.25-1 Emergency instructions.(a) Except as otherwise provided in

this section, it shall be the duty of themaster of any vessel subject to theregulations in this subchapter to pre-pare and post emergency checkoff listsin a conspicuous place accessible tocrew and passengers.

(b) Except where all or a part of theemergency instructions are deemedunnecessary by the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection, the emergencycheckoff list shall contain not lessthan the applicable portions of the

IFor United States vessels in or on thenavigable waters of the United States, see33 CFR 164.33.

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"Recommended Emergency CheckoffList, § 185.25-5.

(C) When in the judgment of thecognizant Officer in Charge, MarineInspection, the operation of any vesselsubject to this section does not presentthe hazards listed on the emergencycheckoff list or when any vessel has nosuitable mounting surface, an exclu-sion from the requirements of§ 185.25-1 (a) and (b) is granted byletter.

(d) Safety orientation. Before get-ting underway, the master of eachvessel subject to this subpart shallensure that suitable public announce-ments, instructive placards or both areprovided in a manner which affords allpassengers the opportunity to becomeacquainted with:

(1) Stowage location of life preserv-ers;

(2) Proper method of donning andadjusting life preservers of the type(s)carried on the vessel;

(3) The type and location of all life-saving devices carried on the vessel;and

(4) The location and contents of the"Emergency Checkoff List" requiredby § 185.25-5.[CGFR 60-54, 25 FR 9347, Sept. 29, 1960, asamended by CGD 78-009, 45 FR 11110, Feb.19, 1980; 45 FR 13736, Mar. 3, 1980; CGD 81-059, 52 FR 38658, Oct. 16, 1987, and 54 FR132, Jan. 4, 1989]

§ 185.25-5 Recommended emergencycheckoff lists.

(a) Rough weather at sea or crossinghazardous bars. (1) Close all water-tight and weathertight doors, hatches,and airports to prevent taking wateraboard.

(2) Keep bilges dry to prevent loss ofstability due to water in bilges.

(3) Keep passengers seated andevenly distributed.

(4) Have passengers put on life pre-servers if the going becomes veryrough or you are about to cross a haz-ardous bar.

(5) Never abandon a vessel (particu-larly a wooden boat) unless actuallyforced to do so.

(6) If assistance is needed use theInternational Distress call over radio-telephone or call the Coast Guard im-mediately.

§ 185.25-7

(7) Prepare life floats for launching.(b) Man overboard. (1) Throw a ring

buoy overboard as close to the personas possible.

(2) Post a lookout to keep the personoverboard in sight.

(3) Maneuver the vessel to pick upthe person in the water.

(4) Have crew member put on life-jacket, attach a safety line to him andhave him standby to jump into thewater to assist the person overboard ifnecessary.

(5) If person is not immediately lo-cated notify Coast Guard and othervessels in vicinity by radiotelephone.

(6) Continue search until released byCoast Guard.

(c) Fire at sea. (1) Cut off air supplyto fire-close hatches, ports, doors,and ventilators, etc.

(2) Immediately use portable fire ex-tinguishers at base of flames for in-flammable liquid or grease fires orwater for fires in ordinary combustiblematerials.

(3) If fire is in machinery spacesshut off fuel supply and ventilationand discharge fixed CO if installed.

(4) Maneuver vessel to minimizeeffect of wind on fire.

(5) If unable to control fire, immedi-ately notify the Coast Guard andother boats in the vicinity by radiotel-ephone, etc.

(6) Move passengers away from fire,have them put on life preservers, andif necessary, prepare to abandon ship.

§ 185.25-7 Posting placards containing in-structions for launching and inflatinginflatable liferafts.

(a) Every vessel equipped with in-flatable liferafts shall have posted inconspicuous places which are regularlyaccessible to the crew and/or passen-gers, approved placards containing in-structions for launching and inflatinginflatable llferafts for the informationof persons on board. The number andlocation of such placards for a particu-lar vessel shall be as determined neces-sary by the Officer in Charge, MarineInspection.

(b) Under the requirements con-tained in § 160.051-6(c)(1) of subpart160.051 in Subchapter Q (Specifica-tions) of this chapter, the manufactur-


§ 185.25-10

er of approved inflatable liferafts is re-quired to provide approved placardscontaining such instructions with eachliferaft.

[CGFR 65-9, 30 FR 11495. Sept. 8, 1965]

§ 185.25-10 Drills.The master shall conduct drills and

give instructions as necessary toensure that all crew members are fa-miliar with their duties.


§ 185.25-15 Officers' responsibilities.

Nothing in the recommended emer-gency instructions in this subpartshall exempt any officer from the ex-ercise of good judgment in any emer-gency situation.


§ 185.25-20 Tests of emergency positionindicating radiobeacon (EPIRB).

The master of the vessel shallensure that:

(a) The EPIRB required in § 180.40-1 of this subchapter is tested monthly,using the integrated test circuit andoutput indicator, to determine that itis operative; and,

(b) The EPIRB's battery is replacedafter the EPIRB is used and beforethe date required by FCC regulationsin 47 CFR part 80.[COD 81-059, 52 FR 38658, Oct. 16, 1987,and 54 FR 132, Jan. 4, 1989; 54 FR 151, Jan.4, 1989]

Subpart 185.30-Markings Required

§ 185.30-1 Hull markings.Vessels shall be marked as required

by parts 67 and 69 of this chapter.

(COD 72-104R, 37 FR 14233, July 18, 1972;37 FR 18537, Sept. 13, 1972]

§ 185.30-5 Lifesaving gear.(a) Life floats and buoyant appara-

tus, together with their oars and pad-dies, shall be conspicuously markedwith the vessel's name.

(b) The number of persons allowedon each life float and buoyant appara-tus shall be conspicuously marked or


painted thereon in letters and num-bers at least 1 inches high.

(c) All life preservers and ring lifebuoys shall be marked with the ves-sel's name.

(d) Any lifeboat, life raft, or othersuitable boat accepted as primary life-saving apparatus shall be marked withits allowed capacity in persons, andwith the name of the vessel on whichinstalled, in letters and figures at least2 inches high, except that inflatablelife rafts shall be marked by the man-ufacturer or service facility as re-quired by subpart 160.051 of Subchap-ter Q-Specifications, of this chapterand no additional markings are re-quired.

§ 185.30-10 Life preserver stowage.

(a) Where life preservers are stowedso that they are not readily visible topassengers, the containers in whichthey are stowed shall be marked "LifePreservers" and with the number con-tained therein, in at least 1-inch let-ters and figures. This legend shall in-dicate the separate stowage of chil-dren's life preservers.

§ 185.30-15 Escape hatches and emergencyexits.

(a) All escape hatches and otheremergency exits shall be marked onboth sides using at least 1-inch letters:"Emergency Exit, Keep Clear", unlesssuch markings are deemed unneces-sary by the Officer in Charge, MarineInspection.

§ 185.30-20 Fuel shutoff valves.

(a) Remote fuel shutoff stationsshall be marked in at least 1-inch let-ters indicating purpose of the valveand direction of operation.

§ 185.30-25 Watertight doors and water-tight hatches.

(a) Watertight doors and watertighthatches shall be marked on both sidesin at least 1-inch letters: "WatertightDoor-Close in Emergency" or "Wa-tertight Hatch-Close in Emergency",unless such markings are deemed un-necessary by the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection.

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§ 185.30-30 Emergency position indicating [COD 73-24R, 39 FR 10140, Mar. 18, 1974]radiobeacon (EPIRB).

The EPIRB required in § 180.40-1 of PARTS 186-187 [RESERVED]this subchapter must be marked withthe vessel's name.

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INDEXSUBCHAPTER T-SMALL PASSENGER VESSELS (UNDER 100 GROSS TONS)

ASection

Accessories (less than 50 volts) ......................................................................... 183.05-35Accommodations, crew and passenger .................................... Subparts 177.25, 177.30Alterations and repairs .................................................................. Subpart 176.20American Boat and Yacht Council, Inc. (ABYC) ..................... 175.27-5Appeals, right of ................................................................... Subparts 175.30, 187.05-35Applicability of regulations ................................................................ 175.05-1, 175.05-3Approved, definition ............................................................................................. 175.10-1Approved type, definition ................................................................................... 175.10-2Authority .................................................................................................... Subpart 175.01Auto pilot .............................................................................................................. 185.20-30Auxiliary m achinery ................................................................................. Subpart 182.10Auxiliary steering apparatus .............................................................................. 182.30-5

BBallast system s .................................................................................................... 182.25-15Batteries (less than 50 volts) ............................................................................. 183.05-20Bilge piping system ............................................................................................... 182.25-5Bilge pum ps .......................................................................................................... 182.25-10Boilers, auxiliary; installation ............................................................................ 182.10-5Boilers, inspection ............................................................................................... 176.25-30Bulkhead, collision .................................................................................... Subpart 178.15Bulkhead deck, definition ................................................................................... 178.05-1Bulkheads, watertight:

Construction, general ........................................................................................ 178.25-1H atches and coam ings .......................................................................... Subpart 178.35Hull penetrations and shell connections ........................................... Subpart 178.40Location ................................................................................................... Subpart 178.20Open boats .......................................................................................................... 178.30-7Requirem ents ......................................................................................... Subpart 178.10

Buoyant apparatus ................................................................................... Subpart 180.10Buoyant apparatus equipm ent for ......................................................... Subpart 180.15

CCarbon dioxide extinguishing system:

Am ount of CO gas required .......................................................................... 181.20-10Closing of openings ......................................................................................... 181.20-35Controls ............................................................................................................. 181.20-15Cylinders ........................................................................................................... 181.20-30Discharge outlets ............................................................................................. 181.20-25Piping ................................................................................................................. 181.20-20W here required .................................................................................................. 181.20-1

Carburetors ............................................................................................................ 182.15-7Carriage of passengers for hire, definition ..................................................... 175.10-28Casualty, notice of ................................................................................... Subpart 185.15Certificate of inspection:

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A m endm ent ...................................................................................................... 176.01-35A pplication for ................................................................................................. 176.01-10C om pliance w ith provisions of ........................................................................ 185.20-1D escription .......................................................................................................... 176.01-5H ow to obtain or renew .................................................................................. 176.01-10Passengers perm itted ...................................................................................... 176.01-25Period of validity ............................................................................................. 176.01-15Perm it to carry excursion party .............................................................. ; .... 176.01-30Permit to proceed to another port for repairs ........................................... 176.01-27Postin g ............................................................................................................... 176.01-40R enew al ............................................................................................................. 176.01-10R outes perm itted ............................................................................................. 176.01-20W hen required- L .............................................................................................. 176.01-3W hen required- S.............................................................................................. 176.01-1

Certificates, International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1960:D uration ............ .......................................................................................... ... 176.35-30E xem ption Certificate .................................................................................... 176.35-20Passenger Ship Safety Certificate ................................................................ 176.35-15Postin g ............................................................................................................... 176.35-25

C harts .................................................................................................................... 185.20-35Circuit breakers (less than 50 volts) ............................................. 183.05-30, 183.10-35Circuit breakers (50 volts or more) ............................................... 183.05-30, 183.10-35Classification societies, recognized:

A doption of standards ...................................................................... 175.27-1, 177.10-1D efinition .......................................................................................................... 175.10-31

Coast Guard District Commander, definition ................................................. 175.10-7C oast pilot ............................................................................................................ 185.20-35C oastw ise, definition ............................................................................................ 175.10-3C ockpit, definition ................................................................................................ 178.05-9Com m andant, definition ...................................................................................... 175.10-5C om pass ...................................................................................................... Subpart 184.20Construction and arrangement:

A lteration of vessel ................................................................................ Subpart 179.15A pplication .......................................................................................................... 177.01-1C ollision bulkhead ................................................................................. Subpart 178.15Crew accom m odations .......................................................................... Subpart 177.25D eck rails ............................................................................................................. 177.35-1D rainage of w eather decks ................................................................... Subpart 178.30G uards in hazardous places ........................................................................... 177.35-15H atches and coam ings .......................................................................... Subpart 178.35Hull penetrations and shell connections ........................................... Subpart 178.40H ull structure ......................................................................................... Subpart 177.10Intent ................................................................................................................... 177.01-5M eans of escape ..................................................................................... Subpart 177.15Passenger accom m odation .................................................................. Subpart 177.30Plans ......................................................................................................... Subpart 177.05Seating ................................................................................................................. 177.30-1Storm rails .......................................................................................................... 177.35-5Structural standards ......................................................................................... 177.10-1T oilet facilities ................................................................................................... 177.30-5Vehicles, guards, rails, etc., for runways on vessels ................................... 177.35-10V entilation for closed places ............................................................................ 177.20-7Ventilation for crew quarters and passenger spaces ................................... 177.20-5W atertight bulkheads .......................................................................... Subpart 178.25

C ontrols ................................................................................................................ 181.20-15Cooking and heating .............................................................. 183.10-45, Subpart 184.05

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Crew accom m odations .............................................................................. Subpart 177.25Current tables ...................................................................................................... 185.20-35

DDefinition of terms used:

Approved ............................................................................................................. 175.10-1A pproved type .................................................................................................... 175.10-2A uxiliary sailing vessel ................................................................................... 175.10-38B ulkhead deck .................................................................................................... 178.05-1Coast G uard D istrict Com m ander .................................................................. 175.10-7Coastwise ............................................................................................................. 175.10-3Cockpit ................................................................................................................. 178.05-9Com m andant ...................................................................................................... 175.10-5Exposed w aters ................................................................................................. 178.05-15Ferry .................................................................................................................... 175.10-9Flush deck ........................................................................................................... 178.05-7G reat Lakes ...................................................................................................... 175.10-11H eadquarters .................................................................................................... 175.10-13Lakes, bays, and sounds .................................................................................. 175.10-17Length ................................................................................................................ 175.10-19M arine inspector or inspector ....................................................................... 175.10-21N on-self-propelled vessel ................................................................................ 175.10-23O cean ................................................................................................................. 175.10-25O fficer in charge, m arine inspection ............................................................ 175.10-26O pen boat .......................................................................................................... 178.05-13Partially-protected waters .............................................................................. 178.05-17Passenger ........................................................................................................... 175.10-27Pilothouse control ........................................................................................... 175.10-29Protected w aters .............................................................................................. 178.05-19R ecognized classification society ................................................................. 175.10-31R ivers ................................................................................................................. 175.10-33R ules of the R oad ............................................................................................ 175.10-35Sailing vessel ..................................................................................................... 175.10-36V essel ................................................................................................................. 175.10-37W atertight .......................................................................................................... 178.05-3W eathertight ...................................................................................................... 178.05-5W ell deck ........................................................................................................... 178.05-11

D iesel engines ............................................................................................ Subpart 182.20D istress signals .......................................................................................... Subpart 180.35D rainage of weather decks ...................................................................... Subpart 178.30D rills ...................................................................................................................... 185.25-10D rydocking or hauling out ...................................................................... Subpart 176.15

N otice of ............................................................................................................ 176.15-10Scope of drydock exam ination ........................................................................ 176.15-5W hen required ................................................................................................... 176.15-1

EElectrical installation:

Application .......................................................................................................... 183.01-1Intent ................................................................................................................... 183.01-5Special consideration ...................................................................................... 183.01-10Standards and requirem ents .......................................................................... 183.01-15

Electrical installations operating at potentials of 50 volts or more:Application .......................................................................................................... 183.10-1D isconnect switches and devices ................................................................... 183.10-25

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D istribution and circuit loads ........................................................................ 183.10-30Equipment protection and enclosures ......................................................... 183.10-10G enerators and m otors ..................................................................................... 183.10-5H eating and cooking equipm ent ................................................................... 183.10-45M ain distribution panels ................................................................................ 183.10-15O vercurrent protection, general ................................................................... 183.10-35Overcurrent protection for motors and motor branch circuits ...... 183.10-40Shore pow er ...................................................................................................... 183.10-50W iring m ethods and m aterials ...................................................................... 183.10-20

Electrical installations operating at potentials of less than 50 volts:A ccessories ........................................................................................................ 183.05-35A pplication .......................................................................................................... 183.05-1B atteries ............................................................................................................ 183.05-20C ircuit breakers ................................................................................................ 183.05-30G enerators and m otors ................................................................................... 183.05-10Ignition w iring ....................................................................................... o ....... 183.05-40N am eplates ......................................................................................................... 183.05-5R adio-phone equipm ent ................................................................................. 183.05-25W iring installation .......................................................................................... 183.05-50W iring size, insulation, etc ............................................................................. 183.05-45

Electrical m aterial inspection ........................................................................... 176.25-15Em ergency instructions ....................................................................................... 185.25-1Em ergency lighting .................................................................................. Subpart 184.30Em ergency preparations ...................................................................................... 185.25-5Engineroom communication system .................................................................. 184.35-1E ngines, gasoline ....................................................................................... Subpart 182.15E quivalents ................................................................................................. Subpart 175.15Escape, m eans of ................................................................................................... 177.15-1E xem ption certificate ......................................................................................... 176.35-20E xhaust, gasoline engine ................................................................ 182.15-15, 182.15-20E xhausts, diesel engines .................................................................. 182.20-15, 182.20-20E xposed w aters, definition ................................................................................ 178.05-15

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Federal Communications Commission requirements ..................................... 184.25-1Ferries carrying vehicles .................................................................................... 177.35-10Ferry, definition .................................................................................................... 175.10-9Fire axe ................................................................................................................... 181.35-1Fire extinguishers, portable:

A pproved extinguishers .................................................................................... 181.30-5Installation and location ................................................................................ 181.30-10Required number, type and location .............................................................. 181.30-1

Fire extinguishing equipment, material inspection ...................................... 176.25-25Fire extinguishing equipment-L ..................................................................... 176.25-27Fire extinguishing system, fixed:

A m ount of C O , gas required .......................................................................... 181.20-10C losure of openings ......................................................................................... 181.20-35C ontrols ............................................................................................................. 181.20-15C ylinders ........................................................................................................... 181.20-30D ischarge outlets ............................................................................................. 181.20-25Piping ................................................................................................................. 181.20-20T ype required ..................................................................................................... 181.20-5W here required .................................................................................................. 181.20-1

Fire main system:A pplication .......................................................................................................... 181.15-1F ire hydrants and hose .................................................................. 181.15-5, 181.15-10

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Fire pumps, power and hand .......................................................... 181.10-1, 181.10-5Fire protection equipment, general:

A pplication and intent ...................................................................................... 181.01-1A pproved type .................................................................................................... 181.05-1Construction and arrangem ent ....................................................................... 177.10-5Installed but not required ................................................................................ 181.05-5

Flush decks, definition ......................................................................................... 178.05-7F ueling operations .............................................................................................. 185.20-25Fuses ................................................................................................... 183.05-35, 183.10-35

GG asoline engines ....................................................................................... Subpart 182.15Generators and motors (50 volts or more) ....................................................... 183.10-5Generators and motors (less than 50 volts) ................................................... 183.05-10G reat Lakes, definition ...................................................................................... 175.10-11Gross tonnage as a criterion for requirements .............................................. 175.05-15G uards and rails ........................................................................................ Subpart 177.35

HH atches ................................................................................................................. 185.20-15H auling out, drydocking .......................................................................... Subpart 176.15H azardous m aterials incidents ............................................................................ 185.15-3H eadquarters, definition .................................................................................... 175.10-13H eating equipm ent ................................................................................ 183.10-45, 184.05H ose, fire ............................................................................................................... 181.15-10H ull inspection ...................................................................................................... 176.25-5H ull structure ............................................................................................ Subpart 177.10H ydrants, fire ........................................................................................................ 181.15-5H ydraulic accum ulators ..................................................................................... 176.25-30

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Industrial standards, adoption of ............................................................ 175.27, 176.25Inspection of vessels:

A ssignm ent of m arine inspector .................................................................... 175.20-1Electrical ........................................................................................................... 176.25-15Fire extinguishing equipment-S ................................................................. 176.25-25H ull ....................................................................................................................... 176.25-5Initial inspection for certification .................................................................. 176.05-5Inspection standards ......................................................................................... 176.25-1Lifesaving equipm ent- S ................................................................................ 176.25-20Lim itations of inspection ...................................................................... Subpart 176.30M achinery ......................................................................................................... 176.25-10Miscellaneous systems and equipment ........................................................ 176.25-40Notice of deficiencies and requirements ........................................................ 175.20-5Pressure vessels- S .......................................................................................... 176.25-30R einspection ........................................................................................... Subpart 176.10R enew al of certificate ..................................................................................... 176.05-10R epairs and alterations ........................................................................ Subpart 176.20Sanitary inspection ......................................................................................... 176.25-45Special consideration ........................................................................................ 175.25-1Standards .................................................................................. Subparts 175.27, 176.25Steering apparatus .......................................................................................... 176.25-35U nsafe practices ............................................................................................... 176.25-50

International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1960:International voyage ......................................................................................... 176.35-5

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Vessels subject to requirem ents ...................................................................... 176.35-1Voyage between continental United States and Hawaii or Alaska or

between Hawaii and Alaska ..................................................................... 176.35-10

LLakes, bays and sounds, definition of .............................................................. 175.10-17Length, definition of .......................................................................................... 175.10-19Length of rail, criteria ........................................................................................ 176.01-25License, original; procedures required:

Application ........................................................................................................ 187.10-10Character check and references .................................................................... 187.10-30Experience or training, evidence of .............................................................. 187.10-20Physical exam ination ...................................................................................... 187.10-15Professional exam ination ............................................................................... 187.10-25R equirem ents, general ............................................................................... _ 187.10-5

License renewal procedure:Application .......................................................................................................... 187.15-5Fitness ................................................................................................................ 187.15-10Period of grace ................................................................................................. 187.15-15Physical requirem ents .................................................................................... 187.15-20Reissue of expired license .................................. 187.15-25Requirements, general ..................................... 187.15-1

License, required ....................................................................................... Subpart 186.10License, specific requirement for ocean operators:

Additional routes ............................................................................................. 187.25-25Applicability ....................................................................................................... 187.25-1Citizenship requirem ent ................................................................................... 187.25-1

Examination for operator of:Ocean m echanically propelled vessels ...................................................... 187.25-15Ocean non-self-propelled vessel ................................................................. 187.25-22Ocean sail propelled vessel ......................................................................... 187.25-20

M inim um age ...................................................................................................... 187.25-1Service requirements:

Auxiliary sailing vessel ................................................................................ 187.25-11M echanically propelled vessels .................................................................... 187.25-5Non-self-propelled vessels .......................................................................... 187.25-12Sail propelled vessels ................................................................................... 187.25-10

Vessels' routes .................................................................................................... 187.25-1License, specific requirements for operators on other than ocean and coastwise

waters:Applicability ....................................................................................................... 187.20-1Exam ination for barge operators .................................................................. 187.20-20Examination for operators of mechanically propelled vessels ................ 187.20-10Exam ination for sailboat operators .............................................................. 187.20-15Experience required .......................................................................................... 187.20-5M inim um age ...................................................................................................... 187.20-5

Licensing:Applicability of regulations ............................................................................. 187.01-1English language requirem ent ........................................................................ 187.05-1G eneral requirem ents ........................................................................... Subpart 187.05Issuance of duplicate licenses ........................................................................ 187.05-20Issuance of licenses ............................................................................................ 187.05-1Lifting of lim itations ....................................................................................... 187.05-10O ath requirem ent .............................................................................................. 187.05-1Parting with license ......................................................................................... 187.05-25R e-exam inations and refusal of licenses ..................................................... 187.05-15

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R ight of appeal ................................................................................................ 187.05-35Sea service as member of Armed Forces of the United States and on

vessels owned by the United States as qualifying experience ............ 187.05-5Suspension and revocation of license ........................................................... 187.05-30

Life preservers ........................................................................................... Subpart 180.25Life preservers, children ...................................................................................... 180.25-5Lifeboats ..................................................................................................... Subpart 180.10Lifefloats, equipm ent for ......................................................................... Subpart 180.15Lifeline .................................................................................................................... 180.15-5Liferafts ...................................................................................................... Subpart 180.10Lifesaving equipment:

A pplication .......................................................................................................... 180.01-1A pproved ............................................................................................................. 180.05-1Buoyant apparatus ................................ 180.10-1, 180.15-1For vessels in Great Lakes service ................................................................ 180.10-15For vessels in lakes, bays, and sounds service ............................................. 180.10-20For vessels in ocean or coastwise service ....................................................... 180.10-5For vessels in river service ............................................................................ 180.10-25Inspection of ..................................................................................................... 176.25-22Installed but not required ............................................................... 180.05-5, 181.05-5Intent ................................................................................................................... 180.01-5Life preservers, number required .................................................................... 180.25-5Life preservers, type required .......................................................................... 180.25-1Lifefloats ............................................................................................ 180.10-1, 180.15-1M arking ............................................................................................ 180.20-5, 180.25-15Pyrotechnic distress signals ................................................................. Subpart 180.35Ring life buoys and water lights ......................................................... Subpart 180.30Stow age of equipm ent ..................................................................................... 180.15-10Stowage of lifesaving appliances .................................................. 180.25-10, 180.20-1Substitutions .................................................................................................... 180.10-30

Light intensity standards .................................................................................... 184.15-5Light lists .............................................................................................................. 185.20-35Light screens ........................................................................................................ 184.15-10Lighting, em ergency ................................................................................. Subpart 184.30Load lines .................................................................................................... Subpart 175.07Lounge arrangem ents ........................................................................................... 177.30-7

MM achinery, m aterial inspection ........................................................................ 176.25-10Machinery installation:

A pplication .......................................................................................................... 182.01-1A uxiliary m achinery ............................................................................. Subpart 182.10Machinery using diesel fuel:

A pplication ...................................................................................................... 182.20-1C ooling ........................................................................................................... 182.20-10Exhaust cooling ............................................................................................ 182.20-15Exhaust pipe installation ............................................................................ 182.20-20Fuel tanks, independent .............................................................................. 182.20-25G eneral requirem ents .................................................................................... 182.20-5Pipes, filling and sounding .......................................................................... 182.20-30Pipes, vent ...................................................................................................... 182.20-35Piping fuel supply ........................................................................................ 182.20-40V entilation of com partm ents ..................................................................... 182.20-45

Machinery using gasoline as fuel:A pplication ...................................................................................................... 182.15-1C arburetors ..................................................................................................... 182.15-7

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Cooling ........................................................................................................... 182.15-10Exhaust cooling ............................................................................................ 182.15-15Exhaust pipe installation ............................................................................ 182.15-20Fuel tanks ...................................................................................................... 182.15-25G eneral requirem ents .................................................................................... 182.15-5Pipes, filling and sounding .......................................................................... 182.15-30Pipes, vent ...................................................................................................... 182.15-35Piping fuel supply ........................................................................................ 182.15-40Ventilation of com partm ents ..................................................................... 182.15-45

Propulsion m achinery ........................................................................... Subpart 182.05Manning*

Application .......................................................................................................... 186.01-1G eneral .................................................................................................... Subpart 186.05Licenses, required .............................................................................................. 186.10-1

M arine inspector or inspector, definition ....................................................... 175.10-21Marking required:

Escape hatches and em ergency exits ........................................................... 185.30-15Fuel shutoff valves .......................................................................................... 185.30-20Hull m arkings ..................................................................................................... 185.30-1I fesaving gear ................................................................................ 185.30-5, 185.30-10W atertight doors and watertight hatches ................................................... 185.30-25

M ooring equipm ent .................................................................................. Subpart 184.10M otors and generators (50 volts or m ore) ........................................................ 183.10-5M otors and generators (less than 50 volts) .................................................... 183.05-10

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Nam eplates, electrical equipm ent ...................................................................... 183.05-5Nautical publications .......................................................................................... 185.20-35Navigation lights and shapes .................................................................. Subpart 184.15Non-self-propelled vessel, definition ................................................................ 175.10-23Notice of casualty ...................................................................................... Subpart 185.15Notice and reports of certain hazardous materials incidents ............................... 185.Notices to m ariners ............................................................................................. 185.20-35

0Ocean, definition of ............................................................................................ 175.10-25Officer in charge, marine inspection, definition of ...................................... 175.10-26Open boat, definition ......................................................................................... 178.05-13

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Paddles ........................................................................................................ Subpart 180.15Painter ........................................................................................................ Subpart 180.15Partially protected waters, definition ............................................................. 178.05-17Passenger, definition .......................................................................................... 175.10-27Passenger accom m odations ..................................................................... Subpart 177.30Passenger Ship Safety Certificate ................................................................... 176.35-15Passengers, num ber perm itted ......................................................................... 176.01-25Patrolm en, duties of ............................................................................................. 185.22-1Penalties ..................................................................................................... Subpart 185.05Permit to proceed to another port for repair-L. .......................................... 176.01-27Pilothouse control, definition ................................ 175.10-29Piping:

Bilge ..................................................................................................................... 182.25-5Diesel engine cooling .................................................................... 182.20-10, 182.20-15Diesel engine exhaust installation ............................................................... 182.20-20

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D iesel fuel supply ............................................................................................ 182.20-40Filling and sounding pipes for diesel fuel tanks ........................................ 182.20-30Filling and sounding pipes for gasoline fuel tanks .................................... 182.15-30Fixed fire extinguishin g system .................................................................... 181.20-20Gasoline engine exhaust installation ........................................................... 182.15-20G asoline fuel supply ........................................................................................ 182.15-40V ent pipes for diesel fuel tanks ..................................................................... 182.20-35V ent pipes for gasoline fuel tanks ................................................................ 182.15-35

Piping materials, nonmetallic ................................................................. Subpart 182.40G eneral ................................................................................................................ 182.40-1N on-vital system s ............................................................................................. 182.40-10V ital system s ....................................................................................................... 182.40-5

Plans, submission for approval ............................................................... Subpart 177.05Posting:

C ertificate of inspection ................................................................................. 176.01-4 0Convention certificates ........................................... . .................................... 176.35-25Placards containing instructions for launching and inflating inflata-

ble liferafts ................................................................................................... 185.25-7Pressure vessels- L ............................................................................................. 176.25-32Pressure vessels- S ............................................................................................. 176.25-30Propulsion m achinery .............................................................................. Subpart 182.05Protected w aters, definition .............................................................................. 178.05-19Pumps:

B ilge ................................................................................................................... 182.25-10Fire, hand ............................................................................................................ 181.10-5Fire, pow er .......................................................................................................... 181.10-1

Pyrotechnic distress signals .................................................................... Subpart 180.35

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R adio ........................................................................................................... Subpart 184.25Radiophone equipment (less than 50 volts) ................................................... 183.05-25R afts ............................................................................................................ Subpart 180.10R ails and guards ........................................................................................ Subpart 177.35R einspection .............................................................................................. Subpart 176.10R epairs and alterations ............................................................................ Subpart 176.20Reports and Notice of certain hazardous materials incidents ...................... 185.15-3R escue boat- L .................................................................................................... 180.10-35R ight of appeal ................................................................................... 175.30-1, 187.05-35R ing life buoys ........................................................................................... Subpart 180.30R ivers, definition ................................................................................................. 175.10-33R ules of the R oad ................................................................................................. 185.20-5R ules of the R oad, definition ........................................................................... 175.10-35

SSailing directions ................................................................................................. 185.20-35Sailing vessel, definition .................................................................................... 175.10-36Sanitary inspection ........................................ 176.25-45Seatin g, fixed ...................................................................................... 176.01-25, 177.30-1Shore pow er (50 volts or m ore) ........................................................................ 183.10-50Sprinklin g system , m anual ....................................................................... Subpart 181.25Stability:

A lteration of vessel ................................................................................ Subpart 179.15A pplication, general .......................................................................................... 179.01-1Procedure for "S" vessels carrying more than 150 passengers and all

"L" vessels--S and L ................................................................................... 179.10-5

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Procedure for "S" vessels carrying not more than 150 passengers-S ..... 179.10-1Stability letter, posting of .................................................................... Subpart 179.20Test, procedure ...................................................................................... Subpart 179.10Test, when required ........................................................................................... 179.05-1

Standards, industrial; adoption of ........................................... Subparts 175.27, 176.25Steering apparatus ................................................................. 176.25-35, Subpart 182.30Steering gear tests ..................................................... : ........................................ 185.20-10Structural standards ............................................................................................. 177.10-1Switchboards (less than 50 volts) ..................................................................... 183.05-15

TTank fuel:

Diesel ............................................................................................... 182.20-22, 182.20-25G asoline ........................................................ .................................................... 182.15-25

Tide tables ............................................................................................................ 185.20-35Toilet facilities ....................................................................................................... 177.30-5Tubular heat exchanges .................................................................................... 176.25-30

UUnfired pressure vessels- S ............................................................................... 176.25-30Unsafe practices ................................................................................................. 176.25-50

VVehicles, vessels carrying ................................................................ 177.35-10, 185.20-20Ventilation:

Compartments containing diesel fuel tanks ............................................... 182.20-50Compartments containing diesel machinery .............................................. 182.20-45Compartments containing gasoline machinery or fuel tanks .................. 182.15-45Spaces other than machinery spaces ..................... Subpart 177.20

Vessel, definition ......................................... ........................................................ 175.10-37W

W ater lights ............................................................................... 180.15-5, Subpart 180.30W atertight, definition .......................................................................................... 178.05-3W atertight, integrity, subdivision application ................................................. 178.01-1W atertight bulkheads required .............................................................. Subpart 178.10W eathertight, definition ...................................................................................... 178.05-5W ell deck, definition ........................................................................................... 178.05-11Wiring, size, insulation, etc.:

Ignition wiring (less than 50 volts) ............................................................... 183.05-40Lighting and power wiring (less than 50 volts) .......................................... 183.05-45

Wiring installation:Conductors ........................................................................................................ 183.05-50G rounding ......................................................................................................... 183.05-50Lighting and power (less than 50 volts) ....................................................... 183.05-50M ethods and m aterial (50 volts or m ore) .................................................... 183.10-20W iring joints and splices ................................................................................ 183.05-50

W ork vests ................................................................................................. Subpart 184.40

YY acht Safety Bureau (YSB ) ............................................................................. 175.27-20

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