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          Title 46

Shipping


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                            Table of Contents



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  Explanation.................................................       v

  Title 46:
          Chapter I--Coast Guard, Department of Homeland 
          Security (Continued)                                       3
  Finding Aids:
      Table of CFR Titles and Chapters........................     501
      Alphabetical List of Agencies Appearing in the CFR......     521
      List of CFR Sections Affected...........................     531

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                               THIS TITLE

    Title 46--Shipping is composed of nine volumes. The parts in these 
volumes are arranged in the following order: Parts 1-40, 41-69, 70-89, 
90-139, 140-155, 156-165, 166-199, 200-499, and 500 to end. The first 
seven volumes containing parts 1-199 comprise chapter I--Coast Guard, 
DHS. The eighth volume, containing parts 200-- 499, includes chapter 
II--Maritime Administration, DOT and chapter III--Coast Guard (Great 
Lakes Pilotage), DHS. The ninth volume, containing part 500 to end, 
includes chapter IV--Federal Maritime Commission. The contents of these 
volumes represent all current regulations codified under this title of 
the CFR as of October 1, 2022.

    For this volume, Michele Bugenhagen was Chief Editor. The Code of 
Federal Regulations publication program is under the direction of John 
Hyrum Martinez, assisted by Stephen J. Frattini.

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING




                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

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                                                                    Part

chapter i--Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security 
  (Continued)...............................................          90

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   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)




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  Editorial Note: Nomenclature changes to chapter I appear at 69 FR 
18803, Apr. 9, 2004.

              SUBCHAPTER I--CARGO AND MISCELLANEOUS VESSELS
Part                                                                Page
90              General provisions..........................           5
91              Inspection and certification................          12
92              Construction and arrangement................          31
93              Stability...................................          41
95              Fire protection equipment...................          41
96              Vessel control and miscellaneous systems and 
                    equipment...............................          61
97              Operations..................................          66
98              Special construction, arrangement, and other 
                    provisions for certain dangerous cargoes 
                    in bulk.................................          81
105             Commercial fishing vessels dispensing 
                    petroleum products......................          98
106             Requirements for nonqualified vessels that 
                    perform certain aquaculture support 
                    operations..............................         103
             SUBCHAPTER I-A--MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNITS
107             Inspection and certification................         105
108             Design and equipment........................         120
109             Operations..................................         163
                  SUBCHAPTER J--ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
110             General provisions..........................         183
111             Electric systems--general requirements......         196
112             Emergency lighting and power systems........         245
113             Communication and alarm systems and 
                    equipment...............................         256
SUBCHAPTER K--SMALL PASSENGER VESSELS CARRYING MORE THAN 150 PASSENGERS 
      OR WITH OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 49 PASSENGERS
114             General provisions..........................         269
115             Inspection and certification................         283
116             Construction and arrangement................         303

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117             Lifesaving equipment and arrangements.......         324
118             Fire protection equipment...................         334
119             Machinery installation......................         342
120             Electrical installation.....................         353
121             Vessel control and miscellaneous systems and 
                    equipment...............................         363
122             Operations..................................         368
123-124

[Reserved]

                  SUBCHAPTER L--OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSELS
125             General.....................................         385
126             Inspection and certification................         393
127             Construction and arrangements...............         402
128             Marine engineering: Equipment and systems...         409
129             Electrical installations....................         412
130             Vessel control, and miscellaneous equipment 
                    and systems.............................         421
131             Operations..................................         426
132             Fire-protection equipment...................         443
133             Lifesaving systems..........................         450
134             Added provisions for liftboats..............         464
135

[Reserved]

                      SUBCHAPTER M--TOWING VESSELS
136             Certification...............................         467
137             Vessel compliance...........................         480
138             Towing Safety Management System (TSMS)......         488
139             Third-party organizations...................         494

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              SUBCHAPTER I_CARGO AND MISCELLANEOUS VESSELS





PART 90_GENERAL PROVISIONS--Table of Contents



                   Subpart 90.01_Authority and Purpose

Sec.
90.01-1 Purpose of regulations.
90.01-7 Right of appeal.
90.01-15 OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork 
          Reduction Act.

                        Subpart 90.05_Application

90.05-1 Vessels subject to requirements of this subchapter.
90.05-5 Specific application noted in text.
90.05-7 Ocean or unlimited coastwise vessels on inland and Great Lakes 
          routes.
90.05-10 Application to vessels on an international voyage.
90.05-20 Applicability to offshore supply vessels.
90.05-25 Seagoing barge.
90.05-35 Flammable and combustible liquid cargo in bulk.

        Subpart 90.10_Definition of Terms Used in This Subchapter

90.10-1 Anniversary date.
90.10-2 Approved.
90.10-3 Barge.
90.10-5 Carrying freight for hire.
90.10-7 Commandant.
90.10-9 Coast Guard District Commander.
90.10-11 Coastwise.
90.10-12 Gas free.
90.10-13 Great Lakes.
90.10-14 Headquarters.
90.10-15 Industrial personnel.
90.10-16 Industrial vessel.
90.10-19 Lakes, bays, and sounds.
90.10-20 Liftboat.
90.10-21 Marine inspector or inspector.
90.10-23 Motorboat.
90.10-25 Ocean.
90.10-27 Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI).
90.10-29 Passenger.
90.10-30 Pilot boarding equipment and point of access.
90.10-33 Rivers.
90.10-35 Recognized classification society.
90.10-36 Seagoing barge.
90.10-37 Vessel.
90.10-38 Specially suitable for vehicles.
90.10-40 Offshore supply vessels.
90.10-42 Tankerman

                        Subpart 90.15_Equivalents

90.15-1 Conditions under which equivalents may be used.

          Subpart 90.20_General Marine Engineering Requirements

90.20-1 Marine engineering details.

        Subpart 90.25_General Electrical Engineering Requirements

90.25-1 Electrical engineering details.

          Subpart 90.27_Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements

90.27-1 Lifesaving appliances and arrangements.

          Subpart 90.35_American Bureau of Shipping's Standards

90.35-1 Standards to be used.
90.35-5 Where obtainable.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 
CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277, sec. 1-105; Department of Homeland Security 
Delegation No. 0170.1(II)(92)(a), (92)(b).

    Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16970, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise 
noted.



                   Subpart 90.01_Authority and Purpose



Sec.  90.01-1  Purpose of regulations.

    The purpose of the regulations in this subchapter is to set forth 
uniform minimum requirements for cargo and miscellaneous vessels, as 
listed in Column 5 of table 90.05-1(a). The regulations in this 
subchapter (parts 90, 91, 92, 93, 95, 96, 97, 98, and 105) have 
preemptive effect over State or local regulation within the same fields.

[CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51205, Sept. 30, 1997, as amended by USCG-2012-0196, 
81 FR 48261, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  90.01-7  Right of appeal.

    Any person directly affected by a decision or action taken under 
this subchapter, by or on behalf of the Coast Guard, may appeal 
therefrom in accordance with subpart 1.03 of this chapter.

[CGD 88-033, 54 FR 50380, Dec. 6, 1989]

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Sec.  90.01-15  OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork
Reduction Act.

    (a) Purpose. This section collects and displays the control numbers 
assigned to information collection and recordkeeping requirements in 
this subchapter by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). The Coast 
Guard intends that this section comply with the requirements of 44 
U.S.C. 3507(f), which requires that agencies display a current control 
number assigned by the Director of the OMB for each approved agency 
information collection requirement.
    (b) Display.

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                                                             Current OMB
    46 CFR part or section where identified or described     control No.
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Sec.   91.27-13............................................    1625-0065
Sec.   91.40-3.............................................    1625-0032
Sec.   91.40-5.............................................    1625-0032
Sec.   97.15-7.............................................    1625-0064
Sec.   97.15-17............................................    1625-0064
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[CGD 88-072, 53 FR 34297, Sept. 6, 1988, as amended by CGD 82-004a, 55 
FR 2525, Jan. 25, 1990; CGD 89-037, 57 FR 41822, Sept. 11, 1992; USCG-
2004-18884, 69 FR 58347, Sept. 30, 2004]



                        Subpart 90.05_Application



Sec.  90.05-1  Vessels subject to requirements of this subchapter.

    (a) This subchapter is applicable to all U.S.-flag vessels indicated 
in Column 4 of Table 2.01-7(A) and to all such foreign-flag vessels 
which carry 12 or fewer passengers from any port in the United States to 
the extent prescribed by law, except as follows:
    (1) Any vessel of a foreign nation signatory to the International 
Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and which has on board a 
current, valid safety equipment certificate.
    (2) Any vessel operating exclusively on inland waters which are not 
navigable waters of the United States.
    (3) Any vessel while laid up and dismantled and out of commission.
    (4) With the exception of vessels of the U.S. Maritime 
Administration, any vessel with title vested in the United States and 
which is used for public purposes.
    (b) Notwithstanding the exception previously noted in paragraph 
(a)(1) of this section, foreign vessels of novel design or construction 
or whose operation involves potential unusual risks shall be subject to 
inspection to the extent necessary to safeguard life and property in 
United States ports, as further provided by Sec.  2.01-13 of subchapter 
A (Procedures Applicable to the Public) of this chapter.
    (c) Notwithstanding the exception noted in paragraph (a)(1) of this 
section, each foreign vessel shall report marine casualties occurring 
while the vessel is in the navigable waters of the United States as 
required by subpart 97.07.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16970, Dec. 30, 1965]

    Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations affecting Sec.  
90.05-1, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the 
Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.govinfo.gov.



Sec.  90.05-5  Specific application noted in text.

    (a) At the beginning of the various parts, subparts, and sections, a 
more specific application is generally given for the particular portion 
of the text involved. This application sets forth the types, sizes, or 
services or vessels to which the text pertains, and in many cases limits 
the application of the text to vessels contracted for before or after a 
specific date. As used in this subchapter, the term ``vessels contracted 
for'' includes not only the contracting for the construction of a 
vessel, but also the contracting for a material alteration to a vessel, 
the contracting for the conversion of a vessel to a cargo or 
miscellaneous vessel, and the changing of service or route of a vessel 
if such change increases or modifies the general requirements for the 
vessel or increases the hazards to which it might be subjected.



Sec.  90.05-7  Ocean or unlimited coastwise vessels on inland and 
Great Lakes routes.

    (a) Vessels inspected and certificated for ocean or unlimited 
coastwise routes shall be considered suitable for navigation insofar as 
the provisions of this subchapter are concerned on any inland routes, 
including the Great Lakes.

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Sec.  90.05-10  Application to vessels on an international voyage.

    (a) Except for yachts and fishing vessels and as provided in 
paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section, the regulations in this 
subchapter that apply to a vessel on an ``international voyage'' apply 
to a vessel that--
    (1) Is mechanically propelled and of at least 500 gross tons; and
    (2) Is engaged on a voyage--
    (i) From a country to which the International Convention for Safety 
of Life at Sea, 1974, (SOLAS 74) applies, to a port outside that country 
or the reverse;
    (ii) From any territory, including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, 
all possessions of the United States and all lands held by the United 
States under a protectorate or mandate, whose international relations 
are the responsibility of a contracting SOLAS 74 government, or which is 
administered by the United Nations, to a port outside the territory or 
the reverse; or
    (iii) Between the contiguous states of the United States and the 
states of Hawaii or Alaska or between the states of Hawaii and Alaska.
    (b) The regulations that apply to a vessel on an ``international 
voyage'' in this subchapter do not apply to ships engaged on a voyage 
solely on the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River as far east as a 
straight line drawn from Cap de Rosiers to West Point, Anticosti Island, 
the 63d Meridian;
    (c) The Commandant or his authorized representative may exempt any 
vessel on an international voyage from the requirements of this 
subchapter if the vessel--
    (1) Makes a single international voyage in exceptional 
circumstances; and
    (2) Meets safety requirements prescribed for the voyage by the 
Commandant.
    (d) The Commandant or his authorized representative may exempt any 
vessel from the construction requirements of this subchapter if the 
vessel does not proceed more than 20 nautical miles from the nearest 
land in the course of its voyage.

[CGD 72-131R, 38 FR 29320, Oct. 24, 1973, as amended by CGD 90-008, 55 
FR 30661, July 26, 1990; CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25288, May 20, 1996]



Sec.  90.05-20  Applicability to offshore supply vessels.

    (a) Existing offshore supply vessels as defined by Sec.  90.10-
40(b), if they are of 100 GRT (100 GT ITC if GRT is not assigned) as 
defined in Sec.  125.160 of this chapter or more, are subject to 
inspection under this subchapter. New offshore supply vessels as defined 
by Sec.  90.10-40(c), are subject to inspection under subchapter L of 
this chapter.
    (b) Each offshore supply vessel permitted grandfathering under 
paragraph (a) of this section must have completed construction and have 
a Certificate of Inspection by--
    (1) March 16, 1998, if the vessel is of less than 500 GRT (6,000 GT 
ITC if GRT is not assigned) as defined in Sec.  125.160 of this chapter; 
or
    (2) August 18, 2016, if the vessel is of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 
GRT if GT ITC is not assigned) as defined in Sec.  125.160 of this 
chapter.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49321, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48925, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  90.05-25  Seagoing barge.

    (a) Each seagoing barge, as defined in 46 CFR 90.10-36, is subject 
to inspection and certification; except that a seagoing barge is exempt 
from those requirements if it is unmanned for the purposes of operating 
or navigating the barge, and carries neither a hazardous material as 
cargo nor a flammable or combustible liquid, including oil, in bulk 
quantities of 250 barrels or more.
    (b) In applying the laws and regulations to manned seagoing barges, 
one criterion for invocation of safety standards is the description of 
seagoing barges by relative size in gross tons. When it is determined by 
the Commandant that the gross register tonnage for a particular manned 
seagoing barge, which is attained by exemptions, reductions, or other 
devices in the basic gross tonnage formulation, will circumvent or be 
incompatible with the application of specific safety requirements in the 
regulations in this subchapter for a manned seagoing barge of such 
physical size, the Commandant shall prescribe the regulations to be made 
applicable to such seagoing barge. When the Commandant

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determines that the gross register tonnage is not a valid criterion for 
the invocation of safety requirements based on relative size, the 
parties involved will be informed of the determination and of the 
regulations applicable to such manner seagoing barges, and before being 
permitted to operate such seagoing barges, compliance therewith shall be 
required. Endorsements or notations on the seagoing barge's certificate 
of inspection may be made as appropriate.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16970, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by USCG-2011-0363, 
78 FR 53328, Aug. 29, 2013]



Sec.  90.05-35  Flammable and combustible liquid cargo in bulk.

    Note: Requirements for double hull construction for vessels carrying 
oil, as defined in 33 CFR 157.03, in bulk as cargo are found in 33 CFR 
157.10d.
    Vessels inspected and certificated under this subchapter may carry 
limited quantities of flammable and combustible liquid cargo in bulk in 
the grades indicated, provided the Certificate of Inspection is endorsed 
to permit such carriage:
    (a) Cargo vessels:
    (1) Grades D and E in an integral tank; and
    (2) Grades D and E and certain specifically named Grade C in a 
portable tank, including a marine portable tank (MPT), in accordance 
with subpart 98.30 or 98.33 of this subchapter.
    (b) Miscellaneous Vessels, such as cable, salvage, pile-driving, and 
oil-drilling-rig vessels:
    (1) Grades B, C, D, and E in a fixed independent or integral tank 
authorized by the commandant;
    (2) Grades D and E and certain specifically named Grade C in a 
portable tank, including an MPT, in accordance with subpart 98.30 or 
98.33 of this subchapter.

[CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37410, Sept. 11, 1990, as amended by CGD 90-051, 57 
FR 362146, Aug. 12, 1992]



        Subpart 90.10_Definition of Terms Used in This Subchapter



Sec.  90.10-1  Anniversary date.

    The term anniversary date means the day and the month of each year, 
which corresponds to the date of expiration of the Certificate of 
Inspection.

[USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  90.10-2  Approved.

    This term means approved by the Commandant unless otherwise stated.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965. Redesignated by USCG-1999-4976, 
65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  90.10-3  Barge.

    This term means any nonself-propelled vessel.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965. Redesignated by USCG-1999-4976, 
65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  90.10-5  Carrying freight for hire.

    The carriage of any goods, wares, or merchandise or any other 
freight for a valuable consideration whether directly or indirectly 
flowing to the owner, charterer, operator, agent, or any other person 
interested in the vessel.



Sec.  90.10-7  Commandant.

    This term means the Commandant of the Coast Guard.



Sec.  90.10-9  Coast Guard District Commander.

    This term means an officer of the Coast Guard designated as such by 
the Commandant to command all Coast Guard activities within the 
officer's district, which include the inspection, enforcement, and 
administration of Subtitle II of Title 46, U.S. Code, Title 46 and Title 
33 U.S. Code, and regulations issued under these statutes.

[CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51205, Sept. 30, 1997]



Sec.  90.10-11  Coastwise.

    Under this designation shall be included all vessels normally 
navigating the waters of any ocean or the Gulf of Mexico 20 nautical 
miles or less offshore.



Sec.  90.10-12  Gas free.

    This term means free from dangerous concentrations of flammable or 
toxic gases.

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Sec.  90.10-13  Great Lakes.

    Under this designation shall be included all vessels navigating the 
Great Lakes.



Sec.  90.10-14  Headquarters.

    This term means the Commandant (CG-00), Attn: Commandant, U.S. Coast 
Guard Stop 7000, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 
20593-7000.

[CGFR 67-90, 33 FR 1015, Jan. 26, 1968, as amended by CGD 88-070, 53 FR 
34534, Sept. 7, 1988; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60150, Sept. 30, 2013]



Sec.  90.10-15  Industrial personnel.

    This term means every person carried on board an industrial vessel 
for the sole purpose of carrying out the industrial business or 
functions of the industrial vessel. Examples of industrial personnel 
include tradesmen, such as mechanics, plumbers, electricians, and 
welders; laborers, such as wreckers and construction workers; and other 
persons, such as supervisors, engineers, technicians, drilling 
personnel, and divers.

[CGFR 67-90, 33 FR 1015, Jan. 26, 1968]



Sec.  90.10-16  Industrial vessel.

    This term means every vessel which by reason of its special outfit, 
purpose, design, or function engages in certain industrial ventures. 
Included in this classification are such vessels as drill rigs, missile 
range ships, dredges, cable layers, derrick barges, pipe lay barges, 
construction and wrecking barges. Excluded from this classification are 
vessels carrying freight for hire or engaged in oceanography, limnology, 
or the fishing industry.

[CGFR 67-90, 33 FR 1015, Jan. 26, 1968]



Sec.  90.10-19  Lakes, bays, and sounds.

    Under this designation shall be included all vessels navigating the 
waters of any of the lakes, bays, or sounds other than the waters of the 
Great Lakes.



Sec.  90.10-20  Liftboat.

    Liftboat means an offshore supply vessel with moveable legs capable 
of raising its hull above the surface of the sea.

[CGD 82-004a, 55 FR 2525, Jan. 25, 1990, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 
79 FR 58282, Sept. 29, 2014]



Sec.  90.10-21  Marine inspector or inspector.

    These terms mean any person from the civilian or military branch of 
the Coast Guard assigned under the superintendence and direction of an 
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, or any other person as may be 
designated for the performance of duties with respect to inspection, 
enforcement, and administration of Subtitle II of Title 46, U.S. Code, 
Title 46 and Title 33 U.S. Code, and regulations issued under these 
statutes.

[CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51205, Sept. 30, 1997]



Sec.  90.10-23  Motorboat.

    This term means any vessel indicated in Column 5 of table 90.05-1(a) 
65 feet in length or less which is propelled by machinery (including 
steam). The length shall be measured from end to end over the deck 
excluding sheer. This term includes a boat temporarily or permanently 
equipped with a detachable motor. For the purpose of this subchapter, 
motorboats are included under the term ``vessel'' unless specifically 
noted otherwise. The various classes of motorboats are as follows:

Class A--Any motorboat less than 16 feet in length.
Class 1--Any motorboat 16 feet or over and less than 26 feet in length.
Class 2--Any motorboat 26 feet or over and less than 40 feet in length.
Class 3--Any motorboat 40 feet or over and not more than 65 feet in 
length.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16970, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 
51205, Sept. 30, 1997]



Sec.  90.10-25  Ocean.

    Under this designation shall be included all vessels navigating the 
waters of any ocean or the Gulf of Mexico more than 20 nautical miles 
offshore.



Sec.  90.10-27  Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI).

    This term means any person from the civilian or military branch of 
the Coast

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Guard designated as such by the Commandant and who, under the 
superintendence and direction of the Coast Guard District Commander, is 
in charge of an inspection zone for the performance of duties with 
respect to the inspections, enforcement, and administration of Subtitle 
II of Title 46, U.S. Code, Title 46 and Title 33 U.S. Code, and 
regulations issued under these statutes.

[CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51205, Sept. 30, 1997]



Sec.  90.10-29  Passenger.

    (a) The term passenger means--
    (1) On an international voyage, every person other than--
    (i) The master and the members of the crew or other persons employed 
or engaged in any capacity on board a vessel on the business of that 
vessel; and
    (ii) A child under 1 year of age.
    (2) On other than an international voyage, an individual carried on 
the vessel, except--
    (i) The owner or an individual representative of the owner or, in 
the case of a vessel under charter, an individual charterer or 
individual representative of the charterer;
    (ii) The master; or
    (iii) A member of the crew engaged in the business of the vessel who 
has not contributed consideration for carriage and who is paid for 
onboard services.
    (b) The term passenger for hire means a passenger for whom 
consideration is contributed as a condition of carriage on the vessel, 
whether directly or indirectly flowing to the owner, charterer, 
operator, agent, or any other person having an interest in the vessel.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25288, May 20, 1996]



Sec.  90.10-30  Pilot boarding equipment and point of access.

    (a) Pilot Boarding Equipment means a pilot ladder, accommodation 
ladder, pilot hoist, or combination of them as required by this 
subchapter.
    (b) Point of Access means the place on deck of a vessel where a 
person steps onto or off of pilot boarding equipment.

[CGD 79-032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984]



Sec.  90.10-33  Rivers.

    Under this designation shall be included all vessels whose 
navigation is restricted to rivers and/or canals exclusively, and to 
such other waters as may be so designated by the Coast Guard District 
Commander.



Sec.  90.10-35  Recognized classification society.

    The term recognized classification society means the American Bureau 
of Shipping or other classification society recognized by the 
Commandant.



Sec.  90.10-36  Seagoing barge.

    A seagoing barge is a nonself-propelled vessel of at least 100 gross 
tons making voyages beyond the Boundary Line (as defined in 46 CFR part 
7). The phrase nonself-propelled vessel means a vessel without 
sufficient means for self-propulsion and is required to be towed.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16970, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 
51206, Sept. 30, 1997]



Sec.  90.10-37  Vessel.

    Where the word vessel is used in this subchapter, it shall be 
considered to include all vessels indicated in Column 5 of Table 90.05-
1(a), except as otherwise noted in this subpart.



Sec.  90.10-38  Specially suitable for vehicles.

    A space which is specially suitable for vehicles is one designed for 
the carriage of automobiles or other self-propelled vehicles with 
batteries connected and fuel tanks containing gasoline on vessels on 
ocean or unlimited coastwise voyages. Requirements for the design and 
protection of spaces ``specially suitable for vehicles'' appear in 
subparts 92.15, 95.05, 95.15, 96.05, 97.36, 97.37, and 97.80 of this 
subchapter. In addition, preparation of automobiles prior to carriage, 
with the exception of disconnecting battery cables, must be in 
accordance with the applicable provisions of 49 CFR 176.905.

[CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 15284, Dec. 5, 1966, as amended by CGD 86-033, 53 FR 
36025, Sept. 16, 1988]

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Sec.  90.10-40  Offshore supply vessels.

    (a) An offshore supply vessel is a vessel that is propelled by 
machinery other than steam, that is of 15 gross tons or more, and that 
regularly carries goods, supplies or equipment in support of 
exploration, exploitation, or production of offshore mineral or energy 
resources.
    (b) An existing offshore supply vessel is one that is--
    (1) Of at least 15 GRT but less than 500 GRT (6,000 GT ITC if GRT is 
not assigned) as defined in Sec.  125.160 of this chapter, contracted 
for, or the keel of which was laid, before March 15, 1996; or
    (2) Of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not assigned) as 
defined in Sec.  125.160 of this chapter, contracted for, or the keel of 
which was laid, before August 18, 2014.
    (c) A new offshore supply vessel is one--
    (1) That is of at least 15 GRT but less than 500 GRT (6,000 GT ITC 
if GRT is not assigned) as defined in Sec.  125.160 of this chapter, and 
was contracted for, or the keel of which was laid, on or after March 15, 
1996;
    (2) That is of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not 
assigned) as defined in Sec.  125.160 of this chapter, and was 
contracted for, or the keel of which was laid, on or after August 18, 
2014; or
    (3) That underwent a major conversion initiated on or after March 
15, 1996.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49321, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48925, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  90.10-42  Tankerman.

    The following ratings are established in part 13 of this chapter. 
The terms for the ratings identify persons holding valid merchant 
mariners' documents for service in the ratings issued under that part:
    (a) Tankerman-PIC.
    (b) Tankerman-PIC (Barge).
    (c) Restricted Tankerman-PIC.
    (d) Restricted Tankerman-PIC (Barge)
    (e) Tankerman-Assistant.
    (f) Tankerman-Engineer.

[CGD 79-116, 60 FR 17157, Apr. 4, 1995]



                        Subpart 90.15_Equivalents



Sec.  90.15-1  Conditions under which equivalents may be used.

    (a) Where in this subchapter it is provided that a particular 
fitting, material, appliance, apparatus, or equipment, or type thereof, 
shall be fitted or carried in a vessel, or that any particular provision 
shall be made or arrangement shall be adopted, the Commandant may accept 
in substitution therefor any other fitting, material, apparatus, or 
equipment, or type thereof, or any other arrangement: Provided, That he 
shall have been satisfied by suitable trials that the fitting, material, 
appliance, apparatus, or equipment, or type thereof, or the provision or 
arrangement is at least as effective as that specified in this 
subchapter.
    (b) In any case where it is shown to the satisfaction of the 
Commandant that the use of any particular equipment, apparatus, or 
arrangement not specifically required by law is unreasonable or 
impracticable, the Commandant may permit the use of alternate equipment, 
apparatus, or arrangement to such an extent and upon such conditions as 
will insure, to his satisfaction, a degree of safety consistent with the 
minimum standards set forth in this subchapter.



          Subpart 90.20_General Marine Engineering Requirements



Sec.  90.20-1  Marine engineering details.

    (a) All marine engineering details such as piping, valves, fittings, 
boilers, pressure vessels, etc., and their appurtenances installed on 
the vessel, shall be designed, constructed, and installed in accordance 
with the provisions of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this 
chapter.



        Subpart 90.25_General Electrical Engineering Requirements



Sec.  90.25-1  Electrical engineering details.

    (a) All electrical engineering details and installations shall be 
designed and installed in accordance with subchapter J (Electrical 
Engineering) of this chapter.

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          Subpart 90.27_Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements



Sec.  90.27-1  Lifesaving appliances and arrangements.

    All lifesaving appliances and arrangements must be in accordance 
with subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this 
chapter.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25288, May 20, 1996]



          Subpart 90.35_American Bureau of Shipping's Standards



Sec.  90.35-1  Standards to be used.

    (a) Where in this subchapter an item, or method of construction, or 
testing is required to meet the standards established by the American 
Bureau of Shipping, the current standards in effect at the time of 
construction of the vessel, or otherwise as applicable, shall be used. 
The current standards of other recognized classification societies may 
also be accepted upon approval by the Commandant.



Sec.  90.35-5  Where obtainable.

    The standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping are 
usually published annually and may be purchased from the American Bureau 
of Shipping, ABS Plaza, 16855 Northchase Drive, Houston, TX 77060. These 
standards may also be examined at Coast Guard Headquarters. Contact 
Commandant (CG-5PS), Attn: Director of Commercial Regulations, U.S. 
Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC 20593-7509. The standards are also available at the 
Office of any Coast Guard District Commander or Officer in Charge, 
Marine Inspection.

[USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 59779, Oct. 1, 2012; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60150, 
Sept. 30, 2013]



PART 91_INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents



       Subpart 91.01_General Provisions; Certificate of Inspection

Sec.
91.01-1 Preemptive effect.
91.01-2 When required.
91.01-5 Posting.
91.01-10 Period of validity for a Certificate of Inspection.
91.01-15 Temporary certificate.
91.01-20 Expired certificate.
91.01-25 Emergency carriage of more than 16 persons in addition to the 
          crew on vessels not engaged in international voyages.

       Subpart 91.05_Permit To Proceed to Another Port for Repair

91.05-1 When issued.
91.05-5 To whom issued.
91.05-10 Conditions of permit.
91.05-15 Posting.

                   Subpart 91.15_Inspection of Vessels

91.15-1 Standards in inspection of hulls, boilers, and machinery.
91.15-5 Alternate compliance.

                    Subpart 91.20_Initial Inspection

91.20-1 Prerequisite of certificate of inspection.
91.20-5 When made.
91.20-10 Plans.
91.20-15 Scope of inspection.
91.20-20 Specific tests and inspections.

               Subpart 91.25_Inspection for Certification

91.25-1 Prerequisite of reissuance of certificate of inspection.
91.25-5 Application for a Certificate of Inspection.
91.25-7 Incorporation by reference.
91.25-10 Scope of inspection.
91.25-15 Lifesaving equipment.
91.25-20 Fire extinguishing equipment.
91.25-25 Hull equipment.
91.25-30 Electrical engineering equipment.
91.25-35 Marine engineering equipment.
91.25-37 Tanks containing dangerous cargoes.
91.25-38 Pollution prevention.
91.25-40 Sanitary inspection.
91.25-45 Fire hazards.
91.25-50 Inspector not limited.

              Subpart 91.27_Annual and Periodic Inspections

91.27-1 Annual and periodic inspections.
91.27-5 Certificate of Inspection: Conditions of validity.
91.27-13 Alternative annual inspection for offshore supply vessels less 
          than 400 gross tons in foreign ports.
91.27-15 Inspectors not limited.

                 Subpart 91.30_Inspection After Accident

91.30-1 General or partial survey.

                   Subpart 91.35_Sanitary Inspections

91.35-1 When made.

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                        Subpart 91.40_Drydocking

91.40-1 Definitions relating to hull examinations.
91.40-3 Drydock examination, internal structural examination, cargo tank 
          internal examination, and underwater survey intervals.
91.40-5 Notice and plans required.

            Subpart 91.43_Integral Fuel Oil Tank Examinations

91.43-1 When required.

                  Subpart 91.45_Repairs and Alterations

91.45-1 Notice required.
91.45-5 Inspection required.

              Subpart 91.50_Special Operating Requirements

91.50-1 Inspection and testing required when making alterations, 
          repairs, or other such operations involving riveting, welding, 
          burning or like fire-producing actions.

                       Subpart 91.55_Plan Approval

91.55-1 General.
91.55-5 Plans and specifications required for new construction.
91.55-10 Plans required for alterations of existing vessels.
91.55-15 Procedure for submittal of plans.
91.55-20 Number of plans required.

Subpart 91.60_Certificates Under International Convention for Safety of 
                            Life at Sea, 1974

91.60-1 Application.
91.60-5 Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.
91.60-10 Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.
91.60-15 Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate.
91.60-25 Exemption Certificate.
91.60-30 Safety Management Certificate.
91.60-35 Availability of Certificates.
91.60-40 Duration of Convention certificates.
91.60-45 American Bureau of Shipping.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3205, 3306, 3307, 70034; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; 
E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 
54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 
01.2.

    Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise 
noted.

    Editorial Note: Nomenclature changes to part 91 appear by USCG-2012-
0832, 77 FR 59779, Oct. 1, 2012.



       Subpart 91.01_General Provisions; Certificate of Inspection



Sec.  91.01-1  Preemptive effect.

    The regulations in this part have preemptive effect over State or 
local regulations in the same field.

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33877, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  91.01-2  When required.

    (a) Except as noted in this subpart or subpart 91.05, no vessel 
subject to inspection and certification shall be operated without a 
valid certificate of inspection.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965. Redesignated by USCG-2006-
24797, 77 FR 33877, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  91.01-5  Posting.

    (a) On vessels of over 25 gross tons, the original certificate of 
inspection shall, in general, be framed under glass and posted in a 
conspicuous place where it will be most likely to be observed. On 
vessels not over 25 gross tons, and on other vessels such as barges, 
where the framing of the certificate under glass would be impracticable, 
the original certificate of inspection shall be kept on board to be 
shown on demand.



Sec.  91.01-10  Period of validity for a Certificate of Inspection.

    (a) Certificates of inspection will be issued for a period of 5 
years. Application may be made by the master, owner, or agent for 
inspection and issuance of a new certificate of inspection at any time 
during the period of validity of the current certificate.
    (b) Certificates of inspection may be revoked or suspended by the 
Coast Guard where such process is authorized by law. This may occur if 
the vessel does not meet the requirements of law or regulations in this 
chapter or if there is a failure to maintain the safety requirements 
requisite to the issuance of a certificate of inspection.
    (c) The master or owner of a seagoing barge for which inspection and 
certification is required by 46 CFR 90.05-25(a), or the master or 
owner's agent, may apply for a certificate of inspection that is valid 
for a specific period less than 5 years, or for a specific voyage.

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The certificate will describe the conditions under which it is issued, 
and will be endorsed as applying to an unmanned seagoing barge. 
Paragraph (c) of this section applies if the seagoing barge-
    (1) Makes a voyage beyond the Boundary Line for the sole purpose of 
changing employment; or
    (2) Makes a voyage beyond the Boundary Line only infrequently and 
after doing so returns to its port of departure.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 
18901, Dec. 18, 1968; CGD 95-012, 60 FR 48051, Sept. 18, 1995; USCG-
1999-4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000; USCG-2011-0363, 78 FR 53328, Aug. 
29, 2013]



Sec.  91.01-15  Temporary certificate.

    (a) If necessary to prevent delay of the vessel, a temporary 
certificate of inspection, Form CG-854, shall be issued pending the 
issuance and delivery of the regular certificate of inspection. Such 
temporary certificate shall be carried in the same manner as the regular 
certificate and shall in all ways be considered the same as the regular 
certificate of inspection which it represents.



Sec.  91.01-20  Expired certificate.

    (a) Nothing in this subpart shall prevent a vessel upon a regularly 
established line from a port in the United States to a port of a foreign 
country not contiguous to the United States whose certificate of 
inspection expires at sea or while said vessel is in a foreign port or a 
port of Hawaii from lawfully completing her voyage without the valid 
certificate of inspection or temporary certificate required by this 
subpart: Provided, That the certificate of inspection did not expire 
within 15 days after the vessel left the last port of the United States, 
and that the voyage shall be completed within 30 days after the 
expiration of the certificate of inspection.



Sec.  91.01-25  Emergency carriage of more than 16 persons in addition
to the crew on vessels not engaged in international voyages.

    (a) When a District Commander finds that an emergency situation 
exists, he authorizes the local Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, to 
issue amendments to vessels' certificates of inspection authorizing the 
carriage of more than 16 persons in addition to the crew.
    (b) Upon receipt of an application from a vessel's owner or 
operator, the Local Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, amends the 
vessel's certificate of inspection after--
    (1) Additional lifesaving and firefighting equipment found necessary 
by the OCMI has been provided;
    (2) A stability evaluation has been performed; and
    (3) Any other conditions considered necessary by the OCMI have been 
satisfied.

[CGD 76-004, 41 FR 32744, Aug. 5, 1976]



       Subpart 91.05_Permit To Proceed to Another Port for Repair



Sec.  91.05-1  When issued.

    (a) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, may issue a permit to 
proceed to another port for repair, Form CG-948 to a vessel, if in his 
judgment it can be done with safety, even if the certificate of 
inspection of the vessel has expired or is about to expire.



Sec.  91.05-5  To whom issued.

    (a) Such permit will only be issued upon the written application of 
the master, owner, or agent of the vessel.



Sec.  91.05-10  Conditions of permit.

    (a) The permit will state upon its face the conditions under which 
it is issued and whether or not the vessel is permitted to carry freight 
or passengers.



Sec.  91.05-15  Posting.

    (a) The permit shall be carried in a manner similar to that 
described in Sec.  91.01-5 for a certificate of inspection.



                   Subpart 91.15_Inspection of Vessels



Sec.  91.15-1  Standards in inspection of hulls, boilers, and machinery.

    In the inspection of hulls, boilers, and machinery of vessels, the 
standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping, see part 90, 
subpart

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90.35 of this chapter, respecting material and inspection of hulls, 
boilers, and machinery, and the certificate of classification referring 
thereto, except where otherwise provided for by the rules and 
regulations in this subchapter, subchapter E (Load Lines), subchapter F 
(Marine Engineering), subchapter J (Electrical Engineering), and 
subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter, 
shall be accepted as standard by the inspectors.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996]



Sec.  91.15-5  Alternate compliance.

    (a) In place of compliance with other applicable provisions of this 
subchapter, the owner or operator of a vessel subject to plan review and 
inspection under this subchapter for initial issuance or renewal of a 
Certificate of Inspection may comply with the Alternate Compliance 
Program provisions of part 8 of this chapter.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, a list of authorized 
classification societies, including information for ordering copies of 
approved classification society rules and supplements, is available at 
Coast Guard Headquarters. Contact Commandant (CG-ENG), Attn: Office of 
Design and Engineering Systems, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin 
Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509; telephone 202-
372-1372 or fax 202-372-1925. Approved classification society rules and 
supplements are incorporated by reference into 46 CFR 8.110(b).

[CGD 95-010, 62 FR 67536, Dec. 24, 1997, as amended by USCG-1999-5004, 
64 FR 30439, June 8, 1999; USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58347, Sept. 30, 2004; 
USCG-2006-25697, 71 FR 55746, Sept. 25, 2006; USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 
49231, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60150, Sept. 30, 2013]



                    Subpart 91.20_Initial Inspection



Sec.  91.20-1  Prerequisite of certificate of inspection.

    (a) The initial inspection is a prerequisite of the issuance of the 
original certificate of inspection.



Sec.  91.20-5  When made.

    (a) The original inspection will only be made upon the written 
application of the owner or builder of the vessel to the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection, on Form CG-3752, Application for Inspection 
of U.S. Vessel, at or nearest the port where the vessel is located.



Sec.  91.20-10  Plans.

    (a) Before application for inspection is made, and before 
construction is started, the owner or builder shall have plans approved 
by the Commandant indicating the proposed arrangement and construction 
of the vessel. The procedure for submitting plans and the list of plans 
to be supplied is set forth in subpart 91.55.



Sec.  91.20-15  Scope of inspection.

    (a) The initial inspection, which may consist of a series of 
inspections during the construction of a vessel, shall include a 
complete inspection of the structure, including the outside of the 
vessel's bottom, the machinery, unfired pressure vessels, equipment and 
the inside and outside of the boilers. The inspection shall be such as 
to insure that the arrangements, material, and scantlings of the 
structure, boilers, and other pressure vessels and their appurtenances, 
piping, main and auxiliary machinery, electrical installations, 
lifesaving appliances, fire-detecting and extinguishing equipment, pilot 
boarding equipment, pollution prevention equipment, and other equipment 
fully comply with the applicable regulations for such vessel and are in 
accordance with approved plans, and determine that the vessel is in 
possession of a valid certificate issued by the Federal Communications 
Commission, if any. The inspection shall be such as to ensure that the 
workmanship of all parts of the vessel and its equipment is in all 
respects satisfactory and that the vessel is provided with lights, means 
of making sound signals, and distress signals as required by applicable 
statutes and regulations.
    (b) When equipment is installed which is not required by applicable 
regulations in this subchapter, that equipment shall be inspected and 
tested as required for such equipment by applicable regulations in 
subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter. For example, fire-
detecting systems shall be inspected and tested as required by

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subpart 71.20 of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 
5718, Apr. 12, 1968; CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18901, Dec. 18, 1968; CGD 71-
161R, 37 FR 28262, Dec. 21, 1972; CGD 82-036, 48 FR 654, Jan. 6, 1983; 
CGD 79-032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984; CGD 95-012, 60 FR 48051, Sept. 
18, 1995]



Sec.  91.20-20  Specific tests and inspections.

    The applicable tests and inspections as set forth in subpart 91.25 
of this part shall be made at this time. In addition, the following 
specific tests and inspections shall be made by the inspector.
    (a) For inspection procedures of lifesaving appliances and 
arrangements, see subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) 
of this chapter.
    (b) For installation of carbon dioxide fire extinguishing system 
piping, see 46 CFR 95.15-15. For clean agent fire extinguishing piping, 
see 46 CFR 95.16-15.
    (c) For inspection procedures of marine engineering equipment and 
systems, see subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter.
    (d) For inspection procedures of Electrical Engineering equipment 
and systems, see subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter.
    (e) For inspection and tests of tanks containing certain dangerous 
cargoes in bulk, see part 98 of this subchapter.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 84-069, 61 FR 
25289, May 20, 1996; USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33877, June 7, 2012]



               Subpart 91.25_Inspection for Certification



Sec.  91.25-1  Prerequisite of reissuance of certificate of inspection.

    (a) An inspection for certification is a prerequisite of the 
reissuance of a certificate of inspection.



Sec.  91.25-5  Application for a Certificate of Inspection.

    You must submit a written application for an inspection for 
certification to the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. To 
renew a Certificate of Inspection, you must submit an application at 
least 30 days before the expiration of the tank vessel's current 
certificate. You must use Form CG-3752, Application for Inspection of 
U.S. Vessel, and submit it to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection 
at, or nearest to, the port where the vessel is located. When renewing a 
Certificate of Inspection, you must schedule an inspection for 
certification within the 3 months before the expiration date of the 
current Certificate of Inspection.

[USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  91.25-7  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this 
subchapter with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register 
under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. All approved material is 
available for inspection at the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Design and 
Engineering Standards (CG-ENG), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., 
Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509, and is available from the sources 
listed below. It is also available for inspection at the National 
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the 
availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030 or go to http:/
/www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
    (b) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch 
Park, Quincy, MA 02169, 617-770-3000, http://www.nfpa.org.
    (1) NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010 Edition, 
effective December 5, 2009, IBR approved for Sec.  91.25-20(a).
    (2) [Reserved]

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48261, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  91.25-10  Scope of inspection.

    The inspection for certification shall include an inspection of the 
structure, boilers, and other pressure vessels, machinery, and 
equipment. The inspection shall be such as to insure that the vessel, as 
regards the structure, boilers and other pressure vessels, and their 
appurtenances, piping, main and auxiliary machinery, electrical 
installations, lifesaving appliances, fire-detecting and extinguishing 
equipment, pilot boarding equipment, pollution prevention equipment, and 
other equipment,

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is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is 
intended, and that it complies with the applicable regulations for such 
vessel and determine that the vessel is in possession of a valid 
certificate issued by the Federal Communications Commission, if 
required. The lights, means of making sound signals, and distress 
signals carried by the vessel shall also be subject to the above 
mentioned inspection for the purpose of ensuring that they comply with 
the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 
5718, Apr. 12, 1968; CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18901, Dec. 18, 1968; CGD 71-
161R, 37 FR 28262, Dec. 21, 1972; CGD 82-036, 48 FR 655, Jan. 6, 1983; 
CGD 79-032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984; CGD 95-012, 60 FR 48051, Sept. 
18, 1995]



Sec.  91.25-15  Lifesaving equipment.

    For inspection procedures of Lifesaving appliances and arrangements, 
see subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this 
chapter.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996]



Sec.  91.25-20  Fire extinguishing equipment.

    (a) At each inspection for certification, periodic inspection and at 
other times necessary, the inspector will determine that all fire-
extinguishing equipment is in suitable condition and may require any 
tests necessary to determine the condition of the equipment. The 
inspector will determine if the tests and inspections required by Sec.  
97.15-60 of this subchapter have been conducted. At each inspection for 
certification and periodic inspection, the inspector will check fire-
extinguishing equipment with the following tests and inspections:
    (1) Portable and semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and 
maintained in accordance with NFPA 10 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec.  91.25-7) as amended here:
    (i) Certification or licensing by a state or local jurisdiction as a 
fire extinguisher servicing agency will be accepted by the Coast Guard 
as meeting the personnel certification requirements of NFPA 10 for 
annual maintenance and recharging of extinguishers.
    (ii) Monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the 
owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated member of the crew.
    (iii) Non-rechargeable or non-refillable extinguishers must be 
inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10; however, the annual 
maintenance need not be conducted by a certified person and can be 
conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated 
member of the crew.
    (iv) The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory 
evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. If any of 
the equipment or records have not been properly maintained, a qualified 
servicing facility must perform the required inspections, maintenance 
procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests. A tag issued by a qualified 
servicing organization, and attached to each extinguisher, may be 
accepted as evidence that the necessary maintenance procedures have been 
conducted.

                          Table 91.25-20(a)(1)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                Type unit                               Test
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Soda acid................................  Discharge. Clean hose and
                                            inside of extinguisher
                                            thoroughly. Recharge.
Foam.....................................  Discharge. Clean hose and
                                            inside of extinguisher
                                            thoroughly. Recharge.
Pump tank (water or antifreeze)..........  Discharge. Clean hose and
                                            inside of extinguisher
                                            thoroughly. Recharge with
                                            clean water or antifreeze.
Cartridge operated (water, antifreeze or   Examine pressure cartridge
 loaded stream).                            and replace if end is
                                            punctured or if cartridge is
                                            otherwise determined to have
                                            leaked or to be in
                                            unsuitable condition. Remove
                                            liquid. Clean hose and
                                            inside of extinguisher
                                            thoroughly. Recharge with
                                            clean water, solution, or
                                            antifreeze. Insert charged
                                            cartridge.
Carbon Dioxide...........................  Weigh cylinders. Recharge if
                                            weight loss exceeds 10
                                            percent of weight of charge.
                                            Inspect hose and nozzle to
                                            be sure they are clear. \1\
Dry chemical (cartridge-operated type)...  Examine pressure cartridge
                                            and replace if end is
                                            punctured or if cartridge is
                                            otherwise determined to have
                                            leaked or to be in
                                            unsuitable condition.
                                            Inspect hose and nozzle to
                                            see they are clear. Insert
                                            charged cartridge. Be sure
                                            dry chemical is free-flowing
                                            (not caked) and chamber
                                            contains full charge.

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Dry chemical (stored pressure type)......  See that pressure gage is in
                                            operating range. If not, or
                                            if seal is broken, weigh or
                                            otherwise determine that
                                            full charge of dry chemical
                                            is in extinguisher. Recharge
                                            if pressure is low or if dry
                                            chemical is needed.
Vaporizing liquid \2\ (pump type)........  Pump a few strokes into clean
                                            pail and replace liquid.
                                            Keep water out of
                                            extinguisher or liquid. Keep
                                            extinguisher completely full
                                            of liquid.
Vaporizing liquid \2\ (stored pressure     See that pressure gage is in
 type).                                     operating range. Weigh or
                                            check liquid level to
                                            determine that full charge
                                            of liquid is in
                                            extinguisher. Recharge if
                                            pressure is low or if liquid
                                            is needed.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Cylinders must be tested and marked, and all flexible connections
  and discharge hoses of semi-portable carbon dioxide and halon
  extinguishers must be tested or renewed, as required by Sec.  Sec.
  147.60 and 147.65 of this chapter.
\2\ Vaporizing-liquid type fire extinguishers containing carbon
  tetrachloride or chlorobromomethane or other toxic vaporizing liquids
  shall be removed from all vessels. (See Sec.   95.50-5(e) of this
  subchapter.)

    (2) Fixed fire-extinguishing systems must be checked as noted in 
Table 91.25-20(a)(2). In addition, all parts of the fixed fire-
extinguishing systems, must be examined for excessive corrosion and 
general conditions.

                          Table 91.25-20(a)(2)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              Type system                             Test
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Foam..................................  Systems utilizing a soda
                                         solution must have that
                                         solution replaced. In all
                                         cases, ascertain that powder is
                                         not caked
Carbon dioxide........................  Weigh cylinders. Recharge
                                         cylinder if weight loss exceeds
                                         10 percent of the weight of the
                                         charge. Test time delays,
                                         alarms, and ventilation
                                         shutdowns with carbon dioxide,
                                         nitrogen, or other nonflammable
                                         gas as stated in the system
                                         manufacturer's instruction
                                         manual. Inspect hoses for
                                         damage or decay. Ensure that
                                         nozzles are unobstructed.
                                         Cylinders must be tested and
                                         marked, and all flexible
                                         connections on fixed carbon
                                         dioxide systems must be tested
                                         or renewed, as required by 46
                                         CFR 147.60 and 147.65
Halon 1301 and halocarbon.............  Recharge or replace if weight
                                         loss exceeds 5 percent of the
                                         weight of the charge or if
                                         cylinder has a pressure gauge,
                                         recharge cylinder if pressure
                                         loss exceeds 10 percent,
                                         adjusted for temperature. Test
                                         time delays, alarms, and
                                         ventilation shutdowns with
                                         carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or
                                         other nonflammable gas as
                                         stated in the system
                                         manufacturer's instruction
                                         manual. Inspect hoses for
                                         damage or decay. Ensure that
                                         nozzles are unobstructed.
                                         Cylinders must be tested and
                                         marked, and all flexible
                                         connections to Halon 1301 and
                                         halocarbon cylinders must be
                                         tested or renewed, as required
                                         by 46 CFR 147.60 and 147.65 or
                                         147.67.
                                        NOTE: Halon 1301 system
                                         approvals have expired, but
                                         existing systems may be
                                         retained if they are in good
                                         and serviceable condition to
                                         the satisfaction of the Coast
                                         Guard inspector.
Inert gas.............................  Recharge or replace cylinder if
                                         cylinder pressure loss exceeds
                                         5 percent of the specified
                                         gauge pressure, adjusted for
                                         temperature. Test time delays,
                                         alarms, and ventilation
                                         shutdowns with carbon dioxide,
                                         nitrogen, or other nonflammable
                                         gas as stated in the system
                                         manufacturer's instruction
                                         manual. Ensure that nozzles are
                                         unobstructed. Cylinders must be
                                         tested and marked, and all
                                         flexible connections on fixed
                                         inert extinguishers must be
                                         tested or renewed, as required
                                         by 46 CFR 147.60 and 147.66.
Water mist............................  Maintain system in accordance
                                         with the maintenance
                                         instructions in the system
                                         manufacturer's design,
                                         installation, operation, and
                                         maintenance manual.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (3) On all fire-extinguishing systems, all piping controls, valves, 
and alarms must be checked to ascertain that the system is in operating 
condition. In this respect steam smothering lines must be checked with 
at least a 50 p.s.i. air pressure with the ends capped or by blowing 
steam through the lines at the designed pressure.
    (4) The fire main system must be operated and the pressure checked 
at the most remote and highest outlets. All firehose must be subjected 
to a test pressure equivalent to the maximum

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pressure to which they may be subjected in service, but not less than 
100 p.s.i.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 
5718, Apr. 18, 1968; CGD 78-154, 44 FR 13491, Mar. 12, 1979; CGD 84-044, 
53 FR 7748, Mar. 10, 1988; USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000; 65 
FR 11904, Mar. 7, 2000; USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33877, June 7, 2012; 
USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48262, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  91.25-25  Hull equipment.

    (a) At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection, 
the inspectors shall conduct the following tests and inspections of hull 
equipment:
    (1) All watertight doors shall be operated locally by manual power 
and also by hydraulic or electric power if so fitted. Where remote 
control is fitted, the doors shall also be operated by the remote 
control apparatus.
    (2) The remote controls of all valves shall be operated.
    (3) The owner, operator or master shall provide the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection with all current valid certificates and 
registers of cargo gear issued by an organization recognized by the 
Commandant under Sec.  31.10-16.
    (b) Every acceptable cargo gear certificate and/or register shall be 
properly executed by a person authorized to do so and shall:
    (1) Certify as to the tests and examinations conducted;
    (2) Show the dates on which the tests and examinations were 
conducted; and
    (3) Indicate that the cargo gear described in the certificate or 
register complies with the standards of the organization or association 
authorized to issue the certificate or register.
    (c) Competent persons for the purposes of this section are defined 
as--
    (1) Surveyors of a classification society recognized by the 
Commandant under 46 U.S.C. 3316.
    (2) Surveyors of a cargo gear organization recognized by the 
Commandant under Sec.  31.10-16.
    (3) Responsible officials or employees of the testing laboratories, 
companies, or organizations who conduct tests of pieces of loose cargo 
gear, wire rope, or the annealing of gear as may be required by the 
standards of the organization or association authorized to issue the 
certificate or register.
    (d) The registers issued in connection with cargo gear certification 
must have all required entries fully completed as of the dates 
indicated, shall be kept current, and shall include the following:
    (1) A register of the cargo handling machinery and the gear 
accessory thereto carried on the vessel named therein;
    (2) Certification of the testing and examination of winches, 
derricks, and their accessory gear;
    (3) Certification of the testing and examination of cranes, hoists, 
and their accessory gear;
    (4) Certification of the testing and examination of chains, rings, 
hooks, shackles, swivels, and blocks;
    (5) Certification of the testing and examination of wire rope;
    (6) Certification of the heat-treatment of chains, rings, hooks, 
shackles, and swivels which require such treatment; and,
    (7) Certification of the annual thorough examinations of gear not 
required to be periodically heat-treated.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 
51206, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  91.25-30  Electrical engineering equipment.

    For inspection procedures of electrical engineering equipment and 
systems see subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter.



Sec.  91.25-35  Marine engineering equipment.

    (a) For inspection procedures of marine engineering equipment and 
systems, see subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter.



Sec.  91.25-37  Tanks containing dangerous cargoes.

    (a) For inspection and tests of tanks containing certain dangerous 
cargoes in bulk, see part 98 of this subchapter.



Sec.  91.25-38  Pollution prevention.

    At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection, the 
inspector shall examine the vessel to determine that it meets the vessel 
design and

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equipment requirements for pollution prevention in 33 CFR part 155, 
subpart B.

[CGD 71-161R, 37 FR 28262, Dec. 21, 1972, as amended by USCG-1999-4976, 
65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  91.25-40  Sanitary inspection.

    (a) At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection, 
the quarters, toilets, and washing spaces, galleys, serving pantries, 
lockers, etc., shall be examined by the inspector to be assured that 
they are in a sanitary condition.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by USCG-1999-4976, 
65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  91.25-45  Fire hazards.

    (a) At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection, 
the inspector shall examine the tank tops and bilges in the machinery 
spaces to see that there is no accumulation of oil which might create a 
fire hazard.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by USCG-1999-4976, 
65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  91.25-50  Inspector not limited.

    (a) Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as limiting the 
inspector from making such tests or inspections as he or she deems 
necessary to be assured of the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel.
    (b) [Reserved]

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by USCG-2021-0348, 
87 FR 3224, Jan. 21, 2022]



              Subpart 91.27_Annual and Periodic Inspections



Sec.  91.27-1  Annual and periodic inspections.

    (a) Annual inspection. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection 
within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date, except as 
required in paragraph (b) of this section.
    (1) You must contact the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine 
Inspection to schedule an inspection at a time and place which he or she 
approves. No written application is required.
    (2) The scope of the annual inspection is the same as the inspection 
for certification as specified in Sec.  91.25-10 but in less detail 
unless the cognizant marine inspector finds deficiencies or determines 
that a major change has occurred since the last inspection. If 
deficiencies are found or a major change to the vessel has occurred, the 
marine inspector will conduct an inspection more detailed in scope to 
ensure that the vessel is in satisfactory condition and fit for the 
service for which it is intended. If your vessel passes the annual 
inspection, the marine inspector will endorse your current Certificate 
of Inspection.
    (3) If the annual inspection reveals deficiencies in your vessel's 
maintenance, you must make any or all repairs or improvements within the 
time period specified by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
    (4) Nothing in this subpart limits the marine inspector from 
conducting such tests or inspections he or she deems necessary to be 
assured of the vessel's seaworthiness.
    (b) Periodic inspection. Your vessel must undergo a periodic 
inspection within 3 months before or after the second or third 
anniversary of the date of your vessel's Certificate of Inspection. This 
periodic inspection will take the place of an annual inspection.
    (1) You must contact the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine 
Inspection to schedule an inspection at a time and place which he or she 
approves. No written application is required.
    (2) The scope of the periodic inspection is the same as that for the 
inspection for certification, as specified in Sec.  91.25-10. The 
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection will insure that the vessel is in 
satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended. 
If your vessel passes the periodic inspection, the marine inspector will 
endorse your current Certificate of Inspection.
    (3) If the periodic inspection reveals deficiencies in your vessel's 
maintenance, you must make any or all repairs or improvements within the 
time period specified by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
    (4) Nothing in this subpart limits the marine inspector from 
conducting such tests or inspections he or she deems

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necessary to be assured of the vessel's seaworthiness.

[USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  91.27-5  Certificate of Inspection: Conditions of validity.

    To maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection, you must complete 
your annual and periodic inspections within the periods specified in 
Sec.  91.27-1 (a) and (b) and your Certificate of Inspection must be 
endorsed.

[USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6502, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  91.27-13  Alternative annual inspection for offshore supply vessels
less than 400 gross tons in foreign ports.

    (a) The owner or operator of an offshore supply vessel of less than 
400 gross tons, except liftboats as defined in Sec.  90.10-20 of this 
chapter, may request authorization to conduct an alternative annual 
inspection in place of the annual inspection described in Sec.  91.27-
1(a) of this chapter. You must submit your request to the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection responsible for conducting inspections in the 
country in which the vessel is operating and will be examined. To 
qualify for the alternative annual inspection, you must meet the 
following requirements:
    (1) The request for authorization must be in writing and received by 
the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection before the end of the 
twelfth month of each COI anniversary year.
    (2) The vessel is expected to be continuously employed outside of 
the United States during the 3 months before and after each anniversary 
date of the issuance of the COI.
    (b) In determining whether to grant authorization for the 
alternative annual inspection, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection 
will consider the following:
    (1) Information contained in previous inspection and drydock 
examination reports, including the Officer in Charge, Marine 
Inspection's recommendation for participation in the alternative 
midperiod examination program, and the alternative annual inspection 
program.
    (2) The nature, number, and severity of any marine casualties or 
accidents, as defined in Sec.  4.03-1 of this chapter, which the vessel 
has experienced in the last 3 years.
    (3) The nature, number, and severity of any outstanding inspection 
requirements for the vessel.
    (4) The owner or operator's history of compliance and cooperation in 
the alternative midperiod examination program and the alternative annual 
inspection program, which includes--
    (i) The prompt correction of deficiencies;
    (ii) The reliability of previously submitted alternative examination 
and annual inspection reports; and
    (iii) The reliability of representations that the vessel under 
consideration will be, and other vessels previously examined under this 
section were, employed outside of the United States for the 3 month 
period before and after each anniversary date.
    (c) If authorization is granted, the Officer in Charge, Marine 
Inspection must provide the applicant written authorization to proceed 
with the alternative annual inspection, including special instructions 
when appropriate.
    (d) The following conditions must be met for the alternative annual 
inspection to be accepted by the Coast Guard in lieu of conducting an 
annual inspection in accordance with Sec.  91.27-1(a) of this subpart.
    (1) The alternative annual inspection must be conducted within 3 
months before and after each anniversary date.
    (2) The alternative annual inspection must be of the scope detailed 
in Sec.  91.27-1(a) of this subpart and must be conducted by the 
vessel's master, operator, or a designated representative of the owner 
or operator.
    (3) Upon completion of the alternative annual inspection, the person 
or persons conducting the inspection must prepare a comprehensive report 
describing the conditions found. This inspection report must contain 
sufficient detail to allow an evaluation to be made by the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection to whom the report is submitted that the 
vessel is fit for the service and route specified on the Certificate of 
Inspection. The report must include reports and receipts documenting the 
servicing of lifesaving and fire protection equipment, and any 
photographs or sketches necessary to

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clarify unusual circumstances. Each person preparing the report must 
sign it and certify that the information contained therein is complete 
and accurate.
    (4) Unless the vessel's master participated in the alternative 
annual inspection and the preparation of the inspection report, the 
master must review the report for completeness and accuracy. The master 
must sign the report to indicate review and forward it to the vessel's 
owner or operator who requested authorization to conduct the inspection.
    (5) The owner or operator of an offshore supply vessel inspected 
under this subpart must review and submit the report required by 
paragraph (d)(3) of this section to the Officer in Charge, Marine 
Inspection who authorized the owner or operator to conduct the 
alternative annual inspection. The inspection report must be received by 
the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection before the first day 
of the fifth month following the anniversary date. The forwarding letter 
or endorsement must be certified and contain the following information--
    (i) That the person or persons who conducted the inspection acted on 
behalf of the vessel's owner or operator;
    (ii) That the inspection report was reviewed by the owner or 
operator;
    (iii) That the discrepancies noted during the inspection have been 
corrected or will be corrected within a stated time frame; and
    (iv) That the owner or operator has sufficient personal knowledge of 
conditions aboard the vessel at the time of the inspection or has made 
necessary inquiries to justify forming a belief that the inspection 
report is true and correct.
    (e) The form of certification required under this subpart is as 
follows:

    I certify that the above is true and complete to the best of my 
knowledge and belief.

    (f) Deficiencies and hazards discovered during an alternative annual 
inspection conducted pursuant to this section must be corrected or 
eliminated, if practical, before the inspection report is submitted to 
the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection in accordance with paragraph 
(d)(5) of this section. Deficiencies and hazards that are not corrected 
or eliminated by the time the inspection report is submitted must be 
listed in the report as ``outstanding.'' Upon receipt of an inspection 
report indicating outstanding deficiencies or hazards, the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection will inform the owner or operator of the 
vessel in writing of the time period in which to correct or eliminate 
the deficiencies or hazards and the method for establishing that the 
corrections have been accomplished. Where a deficiency or hazard remains 
uncorrected or uneliminated after the expiration of the time specified 
for correction or elimination, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection 
will initiate appropriate enforcement measures.
    (g) Upon receipt of the report required by paragraph (d)(3) of this 
section, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection must evaluate it and 
make the following determination:
    (1) Whether the alternative annual inspection is accepted in lieu of 
the annual inspection required by Sec.  91.27-1(a) of this subpart.
    (2) Whether the vessel is in satisfactory condition.
    (3) Whether the vessel continues to be reasonably fit for its 
intended service and route. The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection may 
request any additional information needed to make the determinations 
required by this section. The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection will 
inform the owner or operator in writing of the determinations required 
by this section.
    (h) If the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection determines, in 
accordance with paragraph (g) of this section, that the alternative 
annual inspection is not accepted in lieu of the annual inspection 
required by Sec.  91.27-1(a) of this subpart, the vessel must be 
reinspected by the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection as 
soon as practical.
    (i) If the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection determines, in 
accordance with paragraph (g) of this section, that the alternative 
annual inspection is accepted in lieu of the annual inspection required 
by Sec.  91.27-1(a) of this subpart,

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the master must complete the applicable COI endorsement.

[USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6502, Feb. 9, 2000; 65 FR 11904, Mar. 7, 2000]



Sec.  91.27-15  Inspectors not limited.

    (a) Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as limiting the 
inspector from making such tests or inspections as he or she deems 
necessary to be assured of the seaworthiness of the vessel.
    (b) [Reserved]

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by USCG-2021-0348, 
87 FR 3224, Jan. 21, 2022]



                 Subpart 91.30_Inspection After Accident



Sec.  91.30-1  General or partial survey.

    (a) A survey, either general or partial, according to the 
circumstances, shall be made every time an accident occurs or a defect 
is discovered which affects the safety of the vessel or the efficacy or 
completeness of its lifesaving appliances, fire-fighting or other 
equipment, or whenever any important repairs or renewals are made. The 
survey shall be such as to insure that the necessary repairs or renewals 
have been effectively made, that the material and the workmanship of 
such repairs or renewals are in all respects satisfactory, and that the 
vessel complies in all respects with the regulations in this subchapter.



                   Subpart 91.35_Sanitary Inspections



Sec.  91.35-1  When made.

    (a) An inspection of quarters, toilet and washing spaces, serving 
pantries, galleys, etc., shall be made at least once in every month. If 
the route of the vessel is such that it is away from a United States 
port for more than one month, an inspection shall be conducted at least 
once every trip.



                        Subpart 91.40_Drydocking



Sec.  91.40-1  Definitions relating to hull examinations.

    As used in this part--
    (a) Drydock examination means hauling out a vessel or placing a 
vessel in a drydock or slipway for an examination of all accessible 
parts of the vessel's underwater body and all through-hull fittings.
    (b) Internal structural examination means an examination of the 
vessel while afloat or in drydock and consists of a complete examination 
of the vessel's main strength members, including the major internal 
framing, the hull plating, voids, and ballast tanks, but not including 
cargo or fuel oil tanks.
    (c) Cargo tank internal examination means an examination of the 
vessel while afloat or in drydock and consists of an examination of the 
internals of all cargo tanks; except, if the vessel is certificated to 
carry cargoes regulated under part 38 or subchapter O of this chapter, 
the cargo tank internal examination must be accomplished as specified in 
parts 38 and 151 of this chapter respectively.
    (d) Underwater survey means the examination, while the vessel is 
afloat, of all accessible parts of the vessel's underwater body and all 
through-hull fittings.

[CGD 84-024, 52 FR 39653, Oct. 23, 1987, as amended by CGD 84-024, 53 FR 
32231, Aug. 24, 1988; CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51206, Sept. 30, 1997]



Sec.  91.40-3  Drydock examination, internal structural examination, cargo tank internal examination, and underwater survey intervals.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (g) of this 
section, each vessel must undergo drydock, internal structural, and 
cargo tank internal examinations as follows:
    (1) Except under paragraph (a)(2) of this section, vessels that 
operate in salt water must be examined in accordance with the intervals 
set forth in Table 91.40-3(a) of this section. Where Table 91.40-3(a) 
indicates a 2.5 year examination interval, it means a vessel must 
undergo two examinations within any five year period. No more than three 
years may elapse between any two examinations.

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                                       Table 91.40-3(a)--Salt Water Service Vessels Examination Intervals in Years
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                                                                                   Double      Double
                                                                                 hull barge  hull barge  Single hull                           Unmanned
                                                                       Single       with        with      barge with   Wood hull   Unmanned     double
                                                                      hull ship   internal    external   independent   ship and   deck cargo     hull
                                                                      and barge    framing     framing    tanks \3\      barge     barge \4\    freight
                                                                                     \1\         \2\                                           barge \5\
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Drydock............................................................         2.5         5.0         5.0          5.0         2.5         5.0         5.0
Internal structural................................................         2.5         2.5         2.5          2.5         2.5         2.5         2.5
Cargo tank internal................................................     \6\ 2.5     \6\ 5.0    \6\ 10.0     \6\ 10.0     \6\ 2.5     \6\ 5.0
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Note:
\1\ Applicable to double hull tank barges (double sides, ends, and bottoms) when the structural framing is on the internal tank surface.
\2\ Applicable to double hull tank barges (double sides, ends, and bottoms) when the structural framing is on the external tank surface accessible for
  examination from voids, double bottoms, and other similar spaces.
\3\ Applicable to single hull tank barges with independent cargo tanks which have a cargo containment envelope that is not a contiguous part of the hull
  structure and which has adequate clearance between the tanks and between the tanks and the vessel's hull to provide access for examination of all tank
  surfaces and the hull structure.
\4\ Applicable to unmanned/non-permissively manned deck cargo barge which carries cargo only above the weather deck and which provides complete access
  for examination of the inside of the hull structure.
\5\ Applicable to unmanned/non-permissively manned double hull freight barges (double sides, ends, and bottoms) the arrangement of which provides access
  for a complete internal structural examination as defined in Sec.   91.40-1(b) without the necessity of entering cargo tanks or holds.
\6\ Or as specified in Part 151.

    (2) Vessels that operate in fresh water at least six months in every 
12 month period since the last drydock examination must be examined in 
accordance with the intervals set forth in Table 91.40-3(b) of this 
section. Where Table 91.40-3(b) indicates a 2.5 year examination 
interval, it means a vessel must undergo two examinations within any 
five year period. No more than three years may elapse between any two 
examinations.

                                      Table 91.40-3(b)--Fresh Water Service Vessels Examination Intervals in Years
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                                                                            Double hull  Double hull  Single hull                              Unmanned
                                                               Single hull   barge with   barge with   barge with   Wood hull     Unmanned   double hull
                                                                 ship and     internal     external   independent    ship and    deck cargo    freight
                                                                  barge     framing \1\  framing \2\   tanks \3\      barge      barge \4\    barge \5\
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Drydock......................................................          5.0         10.0         10.0         10.0          2.5         10.0         10.0
Internal structural..........................................          5.0          5.0          5.0          5.0          2.5          5.0          5.0
Cargo tank internal..........................................      \6\ 5.0      \6\ 5.0     \6\ 10.0     \6\ 10.0      \6\ 2.5  ...........      \6\ 5.0
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Note:
\1\ Applicable to double hull tank barges (double sides, ends, and bottoms) when the structural framing is on the internal tank surface.
\2\ Applicable to double hull tank barges (double sides, ends, and bottoms) when the structural framing is on the external tank surface accessible for
  examination from voids, double bottoms, and other similar spaces.
\3\ Applicable to single hull tank barges with independent cargo tanks which have a cargo containment envelope that is not a contiguous part of the hull
  structure and which has adequate clearance between the tanks and between the tanks and the vessel's hull to provide access for examination of all tank
  surfaces and the hull structure.
\4\ Applicable to unmanned/non-permissively manned deck cargo barge which carries cargo only above the weather deck and which provides complete access
  for examination of the inside of the hull structure.
\5\ Applicable to unmanned/non-permissively manned double hull freight barges (double sides, ends, and bottoms) the arrangement of which provides access
  for a complete internal structural examination as defined in Sec.   91.40-1(b) without the necessity of entering cargo tanks or holds.
\6\ Or as specified in Part 151.

    (b) During each inspection or reinspection for certification, all 
wing voids, rakes, cofferdams, and other void spaces on barges must be 
opened and checked from on-deck for the presence of water or cargo 
indicating hull damage or cargo tank leakage. If water or cargo is not 
present, these spaces need not be gas freed, ventilated, cleaned, or 
otherwise prepared for personnel entry. If water or cargo is present, an 
internal structural examination may be required.
    (c) If, during an internal structural, cargo tank internal 
examination, or underwater survey, damage or deterioration to the hull 
plating, structural members, or cargo tanks is discovered, the Officer 
in Charge, Marine Inspection, may require the vessel to be drydocked or 
otherwise taken out of service to further assess the extent of the 
damage and to effect permanent repairs.
    (d) Vessels less than 15 years of age (except wooden hull vessels) 
that are in

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salt water service with a 2.5 year drydock interval (as indicated in 
Table 91.40-3(a) of this section) or that are in fresh water service 
with a five year drydock interval (as indicated in Table 91.40-3(b) of 
this section) may be considered for an underwater survey instead of 
alternate drydock examinations, provided the vessel is fitted with an 
effective hull protection system. Vessel owners or operators must apply 
to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, for approval of underwater 
surveys instead of alternate drydock examinations for each vessel. The 
application must include the following information:
    (1) The procedure to be followed in carrying out the underwater 
survey.
    (2) The location where the underwater survey will be accomplished.
    (3) The method to be used to accurately determine the diver location 
relative to the hull.
    (4) The means that will be provided for examining through-hull 
fittings.
    (5) The means that will be provided for taking shaft bearing 
clearances.
    (6) The condition of the vessel, including the anticipated draft of 
the vessel at the time of the survey.
    (7) A description of the hull protection system.
    (e) Vessels otherwise qualifying under paragraph (d) of this 
section, that are 15 years of age or older, may be considered for 
continued participation in or entry into the underwater survey program 
on a case-by-case basis if--
    (1) Before the vessel's next scheduled drydocking, the owner or 
operator submits a request for participation or continued participation 
to Commandant (CG-CVC);
    (2) During the vessel's next drydocking after the request is 
submitted, no appreciable hull deterioration is indicated as a result of 
a complete set of hull gaugings; and
    (3) The results of the hull gauging and the results of the Coast 
Guard drydock examination together with the recommendation of the 
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, are submitted to Commandant (CG-
CVC) for final approval.
    (f) Each vessel which has not met with the applicable examination 
schedules in paragraphs (a) through (e) of this section because it is on 
a voyage, must undergo the required examinations upon completion of the 
voyage.
    (g) The Commandant (CG-CVC) may authorize extensions to the 
examination intervals specified in paragraph (a) of this section.

[CGD 84-024, 52 FR 39653, Oct. 23, 1987, as amended by CGD 84-024, 53 FR 
32231, Aug. 24, 1988; CGD 84-024, 53 FR 34872, Sept. 8, 1988; CGD 95-
072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50729, Sept. 27, 
1996; CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51206, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 
49231, Sept. 25, 2009]



Sec.  91.40-5  Notice and plans required.

    (a) The master, owner, operator, or agent of the vessel shall notify 
the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, whenever the vessel is to be 
drydocked regardless of the reason for drydocking.
    (b) Each vessel, except barges, that holds a Load Line Certificate 
must have on board a plan showing the vessel's scantlings. This plan 
must be made available to the Coast Guard marine inspector whenever the 
vessel undergoes a drydock examination, internal structural examination, 
cargo tank internal examination, or underwater survey or whenever 
repairs are made to the vessel's hull.
    (c) Each barge that holds a Load Line Certificate must have a plan 
showing the barge's scantlings. The plan need not be maintained on board 
the barge but must be made available to the Coast Guard marine inspector 
whenever the barge undergoes a drydock examination, internal structural 
examination, or cargo tank internal examination, or underwater survey or 
whenever repairs are made to the barge's hull.

[CGD 84-024, 52 FR 39654, Oct. 23, 1987]



            Subpart 91.43_Integral Fuel Oil Tank Examinations



Sec.  91.43-1  When required.

    (a) Each fuel oil tank with at least one side integral to the 
vessel's hull and located within the hull (``integral fuel oil tank'') 
is subject to inspection as provided in this section. The owner or 
operator of the vessel shall have the

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tanks cleaned out and gas freed as necessary to permit internal 
examination of the tank or tanks designated by the marine inspector. The 
owner or operator shall arrange for an examination of the fuel tanks of 
each vessel during an internal structural examination at intervals not 
to exceed five years.
    (b) Integral non-double-bottom fuel oil tanks need not be cleaned 
out and internally examined if the marine inspector is able to determine 
by external examination that the general condition of the tanks is 
satisfactory.
    (c) Double-bottom fuel oil tanks on vessels less than 10 years of 
age need not be cleaned out and internally examined if the marine 
inspector is able to determine by external examination that the general 
condition of the tanks is satisfactory.
    (d) All double-bottom fuel oil tanks on vessels 10 years of age or 
older but less than 15 years of age need not be cleaned out and 
internally examined if the marine inspector is able to determine by 
internal examination of at least one forward double-bottom fuel oil 
tank, and by external examination of all other double-bottom fuel oil 
tanks on the vessel, that the general condition of the tanks is 
satisfactory.
    (e) All double-bottom fuel oil tanks on vessels 15 years of age or 
older but less than 25 years of age need not be cleaned out and 
internally examined if the marine inspector is able to determine by 
internal examination of at least one forward, one amidships, and one aft 
double-bottom fuel oil tank, and by external examination of all other 
double-bottom fuel oil tanks on the vessel, that the general condition 
of the tanks is satisfactory.
    (f) All double-bottom fuel oil tanks on vessels 25 years of age or 
older need not be cleaned out and internally examined if the marine 
inspector is able to determine by internal examination of at least one 
double-bottom fuel oil tank in way of each cargo hold/tank, and by 
external examination of all other double-bottom fuel oil tanks, that the 
general condition of the tanks is satisfactory.

[CGD 84-024, 52 FR 39654, Oct. 23, 1987, as amended by CGD 84-024, 53 FR 
32232, Aug. 24, 1988]



                  Subpart 91.45_Repairs and Alterations



Sec.  91.45-1  Notice required.

    (a) No repairs or alterations affecting the safety of the vessel 
with regard to the hull, machinery, or equipment, shall be made without 
the knowledge of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
    (b) Drawings of alterations shall be approved before work is started 
unless deemed unnecessary by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
    (c) Drawings will not be required for repairs in kind.



Sec.  91.45-5  Inspection required.

    (a) An inspection either general or partial depending upon the 
circumstances shall be made whenever any important repairs or 
alterations are undertaken.



              Subpart 91.50_Special Operating Requirements



Sec.  91.50-1  Inspection and testing required when making alterations,
repairs, or other such operations involving riveting, welding, burning
or like fire-producing actions.

    (a) The provisions of ``Standard for The Control of Gas Hazards on 
Vessels to be Repaired,'' NFPA No. 306, published by National Fire 
Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02669, shall be 
used as a guide in conducting the inspections and issuance of 
certificates required by this section.
    (b) Until an inspection has been made to determine that such 
operation can be undertaken with safety, no alterations, repairs, or 
other such operations involving riveting, welding, burning, or like 
fire-producing actions shall be made:
    (1) Within or on the boundaries of cargo tanks which have been used 
to carry combustible liquids or chemicals in bulk; or,
    (2) Within spaces adjacent to cargo tanks which have been used to 
carry Grade D combustible liquid cargo, except where the distance 
between such cargo tanks and the work to be performed is not less than 
twenty-five (25) feet; or,

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    (3) Within or on the boundaries of fuel tanks; or,
    (4) To pipelines, heating coils, pumps, fittings, or other 
appurtenances connected to such cargo or fuel tanks; or,
    (5) On miscellaneous vessels such as cable, salvage, pile driving, 
and oil drilling rig vessels that have been specially authorized to 
carry Grade B or Grade C flammable liquid cargo in bulk by the 
Commandant, within or on the boundaries of such cargo tanks or within 
spaces adjacent to such cargo tanks.
    (c) Such inspections shall be made and evidenced as follows:
    (1) In ports or places in the United States or its territories and 
possessions the inspection shall be made by a marine chemist 
certificated by the National Fire Protection Association; however, if 
the services of such certified marine chemist are not reasonably 
available, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, upon the 
recommendation of the vessel owner and his contractor or their 
representative, shall select a person who, in the case of an individual 
vessel, shall be authorized to make such inspection. If the inspection 
indicates that such operations can be undertaken with safety, a 
certificate setting forth the fact in writing and qualified as may be 
required, shall be issued by the certified marine chemist or the 
authorized person before the work is started. Such qualifications shall 
include any requirements as may be deemed necessary to maintain, insofar 
as can reasonably be done, the safe conditions in the spaces certified 
throughout the operation and shall include such additional tests and 
certifications as considered required. Such qualifications and 
requirements shall include precautions necessary to eliminate or 
minimize hazards that may be present from protective coatings or 
residues from cargoes.
    (2) When not in such a port or place, and a marine chemist or such 
person authorized by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, is not 
reasonably available, the inspection shall be made by the senior officer 
present and a proper entry shall be made in the vessel's logbook.
    (d) It shall be the responsibility of the senior officer present to 
secure copies of certificates issued by the certified marine chemist or 
such person authorized by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. It 
shall be the responsibility of the senior officer present, insofar as 
the persons under his control are concerned, to maintain a safe 
condition on the vessel by full observance of all qualifications and 
requirements listed by the marine chemist in the certificate.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR 
50464, Sept. 29, 1995]



                       Subpart 91.55_Plan Approval



Sec.  91.55-1  General.

    (a) The following list of required plans is general in character, 
but includes all plans which normally show construction and safety 
features coming under the cognizance of the Coast Guard. In the case of 
a particular vessel, all of the plans enumerated may not be applicable, 
and it is intended that only those plans and specifications be submitted 
as will clearly show the vessel's arrangement, construction and required 
equipment.
    (b) In the following list of required plans, the items which must be 
approved by the American Bureau of Shipping for vessels classed by that 
organization are indicated by an asterisk. When prints bearing record of 
such approval by the American Bureau of Shipping are forwarded to the 
Coast Guard they will in general be accepted as satisfactory except 
insofar as the law or the Coast Guard regulations contain requirements 
which are not covered by the American Bureau of Shipping.
    (c) Plans and specifications for cargo gear shall be approved by 
either a recognized classification society or the International Cargo 
Gear Bureau, Inc., whose home office is located at 321 West 44th Street, 
New York, NY 10036, on the Internet at http://www.icgb.com.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 
51206, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2008-0906, 73 FR 56510, Sept. 29, 2008]



Sec.  91.55-5  Plans and specifications required for new construction.

    (a) General. (1) Specifications.

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    (2) General Arrangement Plan of decks, holds, inner bottoms, etc., 
and including inboard and outboard profile.
    (b) Hull structure. \1\ (1) *Inner Bottom Plating and Framing.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \1\ The asterisk (*) indicates items which may require approval by 
the American Bureau of Shipping for vessels classed by that society.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (2) *Midship Section.
    (3) *Shell Plating and Framing.
    (4) *Stem, Stern Frame, and Rudder.
    (5) *Structural Deck Plans for Strength Decks.
    (6) *Pillars and Girders.
    (7) *Watertight and Oiltight Bulkheads.
    (8) *Foundations for Main Machinery and Boilers.
    (9) *Arrangement of Ports, Doors, and Airports in Shell Plating.
    (10) *Hatch Coamings and Covers in Weather and Watertight Decks.
    (11) *Details of Hinged Subdivision Watertight Doors and Operating 
Gear.
    (12) *Scuppers and Drains Penetrating Shell Plating.
    (13) *Arrangement of the cargo gear including a stress diagram. The 
principal details of the gear and the safe working load for each 
component part shall be shown.
    (c) Subdivision and stability. Plans and calculations as required by 
Subchapter S of this chapter.
    (d) Fire control. (1) General arrangement plans showing for each 
deck the control stations, the various fire sections enclosed by fire 
resisting bulkheads, the arrangement of the alarm and extinguishing 
systems, the fire extinguishers, means of access to different 
compartments and decks and the ventilation system including location of 
ventilation shutdowns, positions of dampers and the numbers identifying 
each system.
    (2) Ventilation diagram including dampers and other fire control 
features.
    (3) Details of alarm systems.
    (4) Details of extinguishing systems, including fire mains, carbon 
dioxide, clean agent, foam, and sprinkling systems.
    (e) Marine engineering. For plans required for marine engineering 
equipment and systems, see subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this 
chapter.
    (f) Electrical engineering. For plans required for electrical 
engineering, equipment and systems, see subchapter J (Electrical 
Engineering) of this chapter.
    (g) Lifesaving equipment. (1) These plans are to show the location 
and arrangement of embarkation decks, all overboard discharges and 
projections in way of launching lifeboats, weights of lifeboats fully 
equipped and loaded, working loads of davits and winches, types and 
sizes of falls, the manufacturer's name and identification for all 
equipment, and all other relevant and necessary information.
    (i) Arrangement of lifeboats.
    (ii) Arrangement of davits.
    (iii) Location and stowage of liferafts and buoyant apparatus.
    (h) Crew's accommodations. (1) Arrangement plans showing 
accommodations, ventilation, escapes, hospital, and sanitary facilities 
for all crewmembers.
    (i) Navigation bridge visibility. For vessels of 100 meters (328 
feet) or more in length contracted for on or after September 7, 1990, a 
plan must be included which shows how visibility from the navigation 
bridge will meet the standards contained in Sec.  92.03-1 of this 
subchapter.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 79-023, 48 FR 
51008, Nov. 4, 1983; CGD 85-099, 55 FR 32248, Aug. 8, 1990; CGD 85-099, 
55 FR 40260, Oct. 2, 1990; CGD 88-032, 56 FR 35825, July 29, 1991; 56 FR 
46354, Sept. 11, 1991; USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33878, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  91.55-10  Plans required for alterations of existing vessels.

    (a) In the event of alterations involving the safety of the vessel, 
the applicable plans shall be submitted for approval covering the 
proposed work except as modified by Sec.  91.45-1. The general scope of 
the plans shall be as noted in Sec.  91.55-5.



Sec.  91.55-15  Procedure for submittal of plans.

    (a) As the relative location of shipyards, design offices, and Coast 
Guard offices vary throughout the country, no specific routing will be 
required in the submittal of plans. In general, one of the following 
procedures would

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apply, but in a particular case, if a more expeditious procedure can be 
used, there will be no objection to its adoption.
    (1) The plans may be submitted to the Officer in Charge, Marine 
Inspection, in the district in which the vessel is to be built. This 
procedure will be most expeditious in the case of those offices where 
personnel and facilities are available for examination and approval of 
the plans locally.
    (2) The plans may be submitted directly to the Commandant (CG-ENG), 
Attn: Office of Design and Engineering Systems, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 
7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509. 
In this case, the plans will be returned directly to the submitter, with 
a copy of the action being forwarded to the interested Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection.
    (3) The plans may be submitted by visitors directly to Commanding 
Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, 1900 Half Street, SW., 
Suite 1000, Room 525, Washington, DC 20024, or transmitted by mail to: 
Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center, 2100 2nd St., 
SW., Stop 7102, Washington, DC 20593-7102, in a written or electronic 
format. Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found 
at http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC. In this case, the plans will be returned 
directly to the submitter, with a copy of the action being forwarded to 
the interested Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
    (4) In the case of classed vessels, upon specific request by the 
submitter, the American Bureau of Shipping will arrange to forward the 
necessary plans to the Coast Guard indicating its action thereon. In 
this case, the plans will be returned as noted in paragraph (a)(2) of 
this section.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 78-128, 47 FR 
21204, May 17, 1982; CGD 82-063b, 48 FR 4781, Feb. 3, 1983; CGD 88-070, 
53 FR 34534, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 89-025, 54 FR 19571, May 8, 1989; CGD 
96-041, 61 FR 50729, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG-2007-29018, 72 FR 53966, Sept. 
21, 2007; USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49231, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2013-0671, 
78 FR 60150, Sept. 30, 2013]



Sec.  91.55-20  Number of plans required.

    (a) Three copies of each plan are normally required so that one can 
be returned to the submitter. If the submitter desires additional 
approved plans, a suitable number should be submitted to permit the 
required distribution.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 69-116, 35 
FR 6861, Apr. 30, 1970]



Subpart 91.60_Certificates Under International Convention for Safety of 
                            Life at Sea, 1974



Sec.  91.60-1  Application.

    The provisions of this subpart shall apply to all cargo vessels on 
an international voyage. (See Sec.  91.05-10 of this chapter.)

[CGD 95-012, 60 FR 48051, Sept. 18, 1995, as amended by USCG-1999-4976, 
65 FR 6503, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  91.60-5  Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.

    (a) All vessels on an international voyage are required to have a 
Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate. This certificate shall be 
issued by the U.S. Coast Guard or the American Bureau of Shipping to 
certain vessels on behalf of the United States of America as provided in 
Regulation 12, chapter I, of the International Convention for Safety of 
Life at Sea, 1974.
    (b) All such vessels shall meet the applicable requirements of this 
chapter for vessels on an international voyage.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 90-008, 55 FR 
30661, July 26, 1990]



Sec.  91.60-10  Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.

    (a) All vessels on an international voyage are required to have a 
Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.
    (b) All such vessels shall meet the applicable requirements of this 
chapter for vessels on an international voyage.



Sec.  91.60-15  Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate.

    Every vessel equipped with a radio installation on an international 
voyage must have a Cargo Ship Safety Radio

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Certificate. Each radio installation must meet the requirements of the 
Federal Communication Commission and the International Convention for 
Safety of Life at Sea.

[USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6503, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  91.60-25  Exemption Certificate.

    (a) A vessel may be exempted by the Commandant from complying with 
certain requirements of the Convention under his administration upon 
request made in writing to him and transmitted via the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection.
    (b) When an exemption is granted to a vessel by the Commandant under 
and in accordance with the Convention, an Exemption Certificate 
describing such exemption shall be issued through the appropriate 
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, in addition to other required 
certificates.



Sec.  91.60-30  Safety Management Certificate.

    All vessels to which 33 CFR part 96 applies on an international 
voyage must have a valid Safety Management Certificate and a copy of 
their company's valid Document of Compliance certificate on board.

[CGD 95-073, 62 FR 67514, Dec. 24, 1997]



Sec.  91.60-35  Availability of Certificates.

    The Convention certificates must be on board the vessel and readily 
available for examination at all times.

[USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6503, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  91.60-40  Duration of Convention certificates.

    (a) The following certificates are valid for a period of not more 
than 60 months.
    (1) A Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.
    (2) A Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.
    (3) A Safety Management Certificate.
    (4) A Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate.
    (b) An Exemption certificate must not be valid for longer than the 
period of the certificate to which it refers.
    (c) A Convention certificate may be withdrawn, revoked, or suspended 
at any time when it is determined that the vessel is no longer in 
compliance with applicable requirements. (See Sec.  2.01-70 of this 
chapter for procedures governing appeals.)

[USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6503, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  91.60-45  American Bureau of Shipping.

    (a) The American Bureau of Shipping, with its home office at ABS 
Plaza, 16855 Northchase Drive, Houston, TX 77060, is hereby designated 
as an organization duly authorized to issue the ``Cargo Ship Safety 
Construction Certificate'' to certain cargo ships on behalf of the 
United States of America as provided in Regulation 12, chapter I, of the 
International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and Executive 
Order 12234 and the certificate shall be subject to the requirements in 
this subpart. The American Bureau of Shipping is authorized to place the 
official seal of the United States of America on the certificate. This 
designation and delegation to the American Bureau of Shipping shall be 
in effect until terminated by proper authority and notice of 
cancellation is published in the Federal Register.
    (b) At the option of the owner or agent of a vessel on an 
international voyage and on direct application to the American Bureau of 
Shipping, the Bureau may issue to such vessel a Cargo Ship Safety 
Construction Certificate, having a period of validity of not more than 
60 months after ascertaining that the vessel:
    (1) Has met the applicable requirements of the Convention; and,
    (2) Is currently classed by the Bureau and classification 
requirements have been dealt with to the satisfaction of the Bureau.
    (c) When the Bureau determines that a vessel to which it has issued 
a Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate no longer complies with the 
Bureau's applicable requirements for classification, the Bureau shall 
immediately furnish to the Coast Guard all relevant information, which 
will be used by the Coast Guard to determine whether or not to withdraw, 
revoke or suspend the

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Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 90-008, 55 FR 
30661, July 26, 1990; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50729, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG-
2000-7790, 65 FR 58461, Sept. 29, 2000]



PART 92_CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT--Table of Contents



                      Subpart 92.01_Hull Structure

Sec.
92.01-1 Application.
92.01-2 Incorporation by reference.
92.01-5 Vessels subject to load line.
92.01-10 Structural standards.
92.01-15 Special consideration.
92.01-90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

               Subpart 92.03_Navigation Bridge Visibility

92.03-1 Navigation bridge visibility.

                  Subpart 92.05_General Fire Protection

92.05-1 Fire hazards to be minimized.
92.05-5 Woodwork insulated from heated surfaces.
92.05-10 Lamp room construction.
92.05-15 Segregation of spaces containing the emergency source of 
          electric power.

                Subpart 92.07_Structural Fire Protection

92.07-1 Application.
92.07-5 Definitions.
92.07-10 Construction.
92.07-90 Vessels contracted for prior to July 1, 1968.

                      Subpart 92.10_Means of Escape

92.10-1 Application.
92.10-5 Two means required.
92.10-10 Location.
92.10-15 Vertical ladders not accepted.
92.10-20 No means for locking doors.
92.10-25 Stairway size.
92.10-30 Dead end corridors.
92.10-35 Public spaces.
92.10-40 Access to lifeboats.
92.10-45 Weather deck communications.
92.10-90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

                        Subpart 92.15_Ventilation

92.15-1 Application.
92.15-5 Vessels using fuel having a flashpoint of 110 degrees or lower.
92.15-10 Ventilation for closed spaces.
92.15-15 Ventilation for crew quarters and, where provided, passenger 
          spaces.
92.15-90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

           Subpart 92.20_Accommodations for Officers and Crew

92.20-1 Application.
92.20-5 Intent.
92.20-10 Location of crew spaces.
92.20-15 Construction.
92.20-20 Sleeping accommodations.
92.20-25 Washrooms and toilet rooms.
92.20-30 Messrooms.
92.20-35 Hospital space.
92.20-40 Other spaces.
92.20-45 Lighting.
92.20-50 Heating and cooling.
92.20-55 Insect screens.
92.20-90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

                     Subpart 92.25_Rails and Guards

92.25-1 Application.
92.25-5 Where rails required.
92.25-10 Storm rails.
92.25-15 Guards in dangerous places.
92.25-90 Vessels contracted for prior to July 1, 1969.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306; E.0. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 
Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

    Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16983, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise 
noted.



                      Subpart 92.01_Hull Structure



Sec.  92.01-1  Application.

    (a) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of Sec.  
92.01-90, shall apply to all vessels contracted for on or after November 
19, 1952. Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet 
the requirements of Sec.  92.01-90.



Sec.  92.01-2  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part 
with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition other than that 
specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice of change 
in the Federal Register and the material must be available to the 
public. All approved material is available for inspection at the 
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on 
the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030 or go to 
http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html. The material is also

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available for inspection at Coast Guard Headquarters. Contact Commandant 
(CG-ENG), Attn: Office of Design and Engineering Systems, U.S. Coast 
Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 
20593-7509. The material is also from the source listed in paragraph (b) 
of this section.
    (b) International Maritime Organization (IMO), Publications Section, 
4 Albert Embankment, London. SE1 7SR, United Kingdom, telephone + 44 
(0)20 7735 7611, http://www.imo.org.
    (1) International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 
as amended, Consolidated Edition, 2009, including Erratum, IBR approved 
for Sec.  92.07-1(c).
    (2) [Reserved]

[USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49232, Sept. 25, 2009, as amended by USCG-2012-
0832, 77 FR 59779, Oct. 1, 2012; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60151, Sept. 30, 
2013; USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48262, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  92.01-5  Vessels subject to load line.

    (a) For vessels assigned a load line, see subchapter E (Load Lines) 
of this chapter, for special requirements as to strength, closure of 
openings, etc.



Sec.  92.01-10  Structural standards.

    (a) In general, compliance with the standards established by the 
American Bureau of Shipping, see subpart 90.35 of this subchapter, will 
be considered as satisfactory evidence of the structural efficiency of 
the vessel. However, in special cases, a detailed analysis of the entire 
structure or some integral part may be made by the Coast Guard to 
determine the structural requirements.



Sec.  92.01-15  Special consideration.

    (a) Special consideration will be given to the structural 
requirements for small vessels or vessels of an unusual design not 
contemplated by the rules of the American Bureau of Shipping.



Sec.  92.01-90  Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

    (a) Existing structure previously approved will be considered 
satisfactory so long as it is maintained in good condition to the 
satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs 
and alterations may be made to the same standard as the original 
construction.



               Subpart 92.03_Navigation Bridge Visibility



Sec.  92.03-1  Navigation bridge visibility.

    Each cargo and miscellaneous vessel which is 100 meters (328 feet) 
or more in length and contracted for on or after September 7, 1990, must 
meet the following requirements:
    (a) The field of vision from the navigation bridge, whether the 
vessel is in a laden or unladen condition, must be such that:
    (1) From the conning position, the view of the sea surface is not 
obscured forward of the bow by more than the lesser of two ship lengths 
or 500 meters (1,640 feet) from dead ahead to 10 degrees on either side 
of the vessel. Within this arc of visibility any blind sector caused by 
cargo, cargo gear, or other permanent obstruction must not exceed 5 
degrees.
    (2) From the conning position, the horizontal field of vision 
extends over an arc from at least 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on one 
side of the vessel, through dead ahead, to at least 22.5 degrees abaft 
the beam on the other side of the vessel. Blind sectors forward of the 
beam caused by cargo, cargo gear, or other permanent obstruction must 
not exceed 10 degrees each, nor total more than 20 degrees, including 
any blind sector within the arc of visibility described in paragraph 
(a)(1) of this section.
    (3) From each bridge wing, the field of vision extends over an arc 
from at least 45 degrees on the opposite bow, through dead ahead, to at 
least dead astern.
    (4) From the main steering position, the field of vision extends 
over and arc from dead ahead to at least 60 degrees on either side of 
the vessel.
    (5) From each bridge wing, the respective side of the vessel is 
visible forward and aft.
    (b) Windows fitted on the navigation bridge must be arranged so 
that:
    (1) Framing between windows is kept to a minimum and is not 
installed immediately in front of any work station.
    (2) Front windows are inclined from the vertical plane, top out, at 
an angle

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of not less than 10 degrees and not more than 25 degrees.
    (3) The height of the lower edge of the front windows is limited to 
prevent any obstruction of the forward view previously described in this 
section.
    (4) The height of the upper edge of the front windows allows a 
forward view of the horizon at the conning position, for a person with a 
height of eye of 1.8 meters (71 inches), when the vessel is at a forward 
pitch angle of 20 degrees.
    (c) Polarized or tinted windows must not be fitted.

[CGD 85-099, 55 FR 32248, Aug. 8, 1990, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 
FR 58282, Sept. 29, 2014]



                  Subpart 92.05_General Fire Protection



Sec.  92.05-1  Fire hazards to be minimized.

    (a) The general construction of the vessel shall be such as to 
minimize fire hazards insofar as is reasonable and practicable.



Sec.  92.05-5  Woodwork insulated from heated surfaces.

    (a) Internal combustion engine exhausts, boiler and galley uptakes, 
and similar sources of ignition shall be kept clear of and suitably 
insulated from any woodwork or other combustible matter.



Sec.  92.05-10  Lamp room construction.

    (a) Lamp, paint, and oil lockers and similar compartments shall be 
constructed of steel or shall be wholly lined with metal.



Sec.  92.05-15  Segregation of spaces containing the emergency source
of electric power.

    (a) The provisions of this section shall apply to all vessels 
contracted for on or after October 1, 1958.
    (b) When a compartment containing the emergency source of electric 
power, or vital components thereof, adjoins a space containing either 
the ship's service generators or machinery necessary for the operation 
of the ship's service generators, all common bulkheads and/or decks 
shall be protected by approved ``structural insulation'' or other 
approved material. This protection shall be such as to be capable of 
preventing an excessive temperature rise in the space containing the 
emergency source of electric power, or vital components thereof, for a 
period of at least one hour in the event of fire in the adjoining space. 
Bulkheads or decks meeting Class A-60 requirements, as defined by Sec.  
72.05-10 of Subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter, will be 
considered as meeting the requirements of this paragraph.



                Subpart 92.07_Structural Fire Protection



Sec.  92.07-1  Application.

    (a) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of Sec.  
92.07-90, apply to all vessels of 4,000 gross tons or more contracted 
for on or after January 1, 1962. Such vessels contracted for prior to 
January 1, 1962, must meet the requirements of Sec.  92.07-90(a).
    (b) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of Sec.  
92.07-90, apply to all industrial vessels of 300 gross tons or more but 
less than 4,000 gross tons, contracted for on or after July 1, 1968, 
which carry in excess of 12 industrial personnel. Such vessels 
contracted for prior to July 1, 1968, must meet the requirements of 
Sec.  92.07-90(b).
    (c) Vessels meeting the structural fire protection requirements of 
SOLAS, Chapter II-2, Regulations 5, 6, 8, 9, and 11 (incorporated by 
reference, see Sec.   92.01-2), may be considered equivalent to the 
provisions of this subpart.

[CGFR 67-90, 33 FR 1015, Jan. 26, 1968, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 
51206, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65192, Oct. 31, 2008; 
USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48262, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  92.07-5  Definitions.

    (a) Standard fire test. A ``standard fire test'' is one which 
develops in the test furnace a series of time temperature relationships 
as follows:

5 minutes--1,000 [deg]F.
10 minutes--1,300 [deg]F.
30 minutes--1,550 [deg]F.
60 minutes--1,700 [deg]F.

    (b) ``A'' Class divisions. Bulkheads or decks of the ``A'' Class 
shall be composed of steel or equivalent metal construction, suitably 
stiffened and made

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intact with the main structure of the vessel; such as shell, structural 
bulkheads, and decks. They shall be so constructed, that if subjected to 
the standard fire test, they would be capable of preventing the passage 
of flame and smoke for one hour.
    (c) ``B'' Class bulkheads. Bulkheads of the ``B'' Class shall be 
constructed with approved incombustible materials and made intact from 
deck to deck and to shell or other boundaries. They shall be so 
constructed that, if subjected to the standard fire test, they would be 
capable of preventing the passage of flame for one half hour.
    (d) ``C'' Class divisions. Bulkheads or decks of the ``C'' Class 
shall be constructed of approved incombustible materials, but need meet 
no requirements relative to the passage of flame.
    (e) Steel or other equivalent metal. Where the term ``steel or other 
equivalent metal'' is used in this subpart, it is intended to require a 
material which, by itself or due to insulation provided, has structural 
and integrity qualities equivalent to steel at the end of the applicable 
fire exposure.
    (f) Approved material. Where in this subpart approved materials are 
required, they refer to materials approved under the applicable subparts 
of Subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter, as follows:

Deck Coverings................................................   164.006
Structural Insulations........................................   164.007
Bulkhead Panels...............................................   164.008
Incombustible Materials.......................................   164.009
Interior Finishes.............................................   164.012
 

    (g) Stairtower. A stairtower is a stairway which penetrates more 
than a single deck within the same enclosure.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16983, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 67-90, 33 FR 
1015, Jan. 26, 1968; CGD 75-032, 41 FR 17910, Apr. 29, 1976]



Sec.  92.07-10  Construction.

    (a) The hull, superstructure, structural bulkheads, decks, and 
deckhouses shall be constructed of steel. Alternately, the Commandant 
may permit the use of other suitable material in special cases, having 
in mind the risk of fire.
    (b) Bulkheads of galleys, paint and lamp lockers, and emergency 
generator rooms shall be of ``A'' Class construction.
    (c) The boundary bulkheads and decks separating the accommodations 
and control stations from cargo and machinery spaces, galleys, main 
pantries and storerooms, other than small service lockers, shall be of 
``A'' Class construction.
    (d) Within the accommodation and service areas the following 
conditions shall apply:
    (1) Corridor bulkheads in accommodation spaces shall be of the ``A'' 
or ``B'' Class intact from deck to deck. Stateroom doors in such 
bulkheads may have a louver in the lower half.
    (2) Stairtowers, elevator, dumbwaiter, and other trunks shall be of 
``A'' Class construction.
    (3) Bulkheads not already specified to be of ``A'' or ``B'' Class 
construction may be of ``A'', ``B'', or ``C'' Class construction.
    (4) The integrity of any deck in way of a stairway opening, other 
than a stairtower, shall be maintained by means of ``A'' or ``B'' class 
bulkheads and doors at one level. The integrity of a stairtower shall be 
maintained by ``A'' Class doors at every level. The doors shall be of 
self-closing type. Holdback hooks, or other means of permanently holding 
the door open will not be permitted. However, magnetic holdbacks 
operated from the bridge or from other suitable remote control positions 
are acceptable.
    (5) Interior stairs, including stringers and treads, shall be of 
steel.
    (6) Except for washrooms and toilet spaces, deck coverings within 
accommodation spaces shall be of an approved type. However, overlays for 
leveling or finishing purposes which do not meet the requirements for an 
approved deck covering may be used in thicknesses not exceeding \3/8\ of 
an inch.
    (7) Ceilings, linings, and insulation, including pipe and duct 
laggings, shall be of approved incombustible materials.
    (8) Any sheathing, furring or holding pieces incidental to the 
securing of any bulkhead, ceiling, lining, or insulation shall be of 
approved incombustible materials.
    (9) Bulkheads, linings, and ceilings may have a combustible veneer 
within a room not to exceed \2/28\ of an inch in

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thickness. However, combustible veneers, trim, decorations, etc., shall 
not be used in corridors or hidden spaces. This is not intended to 
preclude the use of an approved interior finish or a reasonable number 
of coat of paint.
    (e) Wood hatch covers may be used between cargo spaces or between 
stores spaces. Hatch covers in other locations shall be of steel or 
equivalent metal construction. Tonnage openings shall be closed by means 
of steel plates.
    (f) Nitrocellulose or other highly flammable or noxious fume-
producing paints or lacquers shall not be used.
    (g) The provisions of paragraph (d) (1) through (9) of this section 
apply to control spaces on vessels whose initial Application for 
Inspection is submitted to an Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection on or 
after June 15, 1987.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16983, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 67-90, 33 FR 
1015, Jan. 26, 1968; CGD 84-073, 52 FR 18364, May 15, 1987; 52 FR 22751, 
June 15, 1987]



Sec.  92.07-90  Vessels contracted for prior to July 1, 1968.

    (a) For all vessels of 4,000 gross tons and over contracted for 
prior to January 1, 1962, existing structure arrangements and materials 
previously approved will be considered satisfactory so long as they are 
maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations may be made to 
the same standard as the original construction. Major alterations and 
conversions shall be in compliance with the provisions of this subpart 
to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
    (b) For industrial vessels of 300 gross tons and over but less than 
4,000 gross tons, contracted for prior to July 1, 1968, which carry in 
excess of 12 industrial personnel, existing structure arrangements and 
materials previously approved will be considered satisfactory so long as 
they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer 
in Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations may be made 
to the same standard as the original construction. Major alterations and 
conversions shall be in compliance with this subpart to the satisfaction 
of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

[CGFR 67-90, 33 FR 1016, Jan. 26, 1968]



                      Subpart 92.10_Means of Escape



Sec.  92.10-1  Application.

    (a) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of Sec.  
92.10-90, shall apply to all vessels contracted for on or after November 
19, 1952. Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet 
the requirements of Sec.  92.10-90.



Sec.  92.10-5  Two means required.

    (a) There shall be at least two means of escape from all general 
areas accessible to the passengers, if carried, or where the crew may be 
quartered or normally employed. At least one of these two means of 
escape shall be independent of watertight doors.



Sec.  92.10-10  Location.

    (a) The two means of escape shall be as remote as practicable so as 
to minimize the possibility of one incident blocking both escapes.



Sec.  92.10-15  Vertical ladders not accepted.

    (a) Vertical ladders and deck scuttles shall not in general be 
considered satisfactory as one of the required means of escape. However, 
where it is demonstrated that the installation of a stairway would be 
impracticable, a vertical ladder may be used as the second means of 
escape.



Sec.  92.10-20  No means for locking doors.

    (a) No means shall be provided for locking doors giving access to 
either of the two required means of escape, except that crash doors or 
locking devices, capable of being easily forced in an emergency, may be 
employed provided a permanent and conspicuous notice to this effect is 
attached to both sides of the door. This paragraph shall not apply to 
outside doors to deckhouses where such doors are locked by key only and 
such key is under the control of one of the vessel's officers.

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Sec.  92.10-25  Stairway size.

    (a) Stairways shall be of sufficient width having in mind the number 
of persons having access to such stairs for escape purposes.
    (b) Vessels contracted for on or after January 1, 1959, shall meet 
the requirements of this paragraph. Special consideration for relief may 
be given in the case of small vessels if it is shown to be unreasonable 
or impracticable to meet the requirements.
    (1) All interior stairways, other than those within the machinery 
spaces or cargo holds, shall have a minimum width of 28 inches. The 
angle of inclination with the horizontal of such stairways shall not 
exceed 50 degrees.



Sec.  92.10-30  Dead end corridors.

    (a) Dead end corridors, or the equivalent, more than 40 feet in 
length shall not be permitted.



Sec.  92.10-35  Public spaces.

    (a) In all cases, public spaces having a deck area of over 300 
square feet shall have at least two exits. Where practicable, these 
exits shall give egress to different corridors, rooms, or spaces to 
minimize the possibility of one incident blocking both exits.



Sec.  92.10-40  Access to lifeboats.

    (a) The stairways, corridors, and doors shall be so arranged as to 
permit a ready and direct access to the various lifeboat embarkation 
areas.



Sec.  92.10-45  Weather deck communications.

    (a) Vertical communication shall be provided between the various 
weather decks by means of permanent inclined ladders.



Sec.  92.10-90  Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

    (a) Existing arrangements previously approved will be considered 
satisfactory so long as they are maintained in good condition to the 
satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs 
and alterations may be made to the same standards as the original 
design: Provided, That in no case will a greater departure from the 
standards of Sec. Sec.  92.10-5 through 92.10-45 be permitted than 
presently exists. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as 
exempting any vessel from having 2 means of escape from all main 
compartments which are accessible to the passengers, if carried, or 
where the crew are normally quartered or employed.



                        Subpart 92.15_Ventilation



Sec.  92.15-1  Application.

    The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of Sec.  92.15-
90, shall apply to all vessels contracted for on or after November 19, 
1952. Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet the 
requirements of Sec.  92.15-90.



Sec.  92.15-5  Vessels using fuel having a flashpoint of 110 degrees
or lower.

    (a) Where liquid fuel having a flashpoint of 110 degrees F. or lower 
is used for main or auxiliary machinery or for starting purposes, the 
spaces containing such machinery or fuel tanks shall have ventilation as 
required by this section.
    (1) At least 2 ventilators fitted with cowls or their equivalent for 
the purpose of properly and effectively ventilating the bilges of every 
engine and fuel-tank compartment in order to remove any flammable or 
explosive gases.
    (2) Vessels constructed so that the greater portions of the bilges 
under the engine and fuel tanks are open or exposed to the natural 
atmosphere at all times are not required to be fitted with ventilators.



Sec.  92.15-10  Ventilation for closed spaces.

    (a) Except as noted in paragraph (c) of this section, all enclosed 
spaces within the vessel shall be properly vented or ventilated. Means 
shall be provided to close off all vents and ventilators.
    (b) Means shall be provided for stopping all fans in ventilation 
systems serving machinery and cargo spaces and for closing all doorways, 
ventilators and annular spaces around funnels and other openings to such 
spaces, from outside these spaces, in case of fire.

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    (c) On unmanned cargo barges not fitted with a fixed bilge system, 
vents and ventilators may be omitted from void spaces.
    (d) The ventilation of spaces that are ``specially suitable for 
vehicles'' shall be in accordance with Sec. Sec.  97.80-1, 111.105-39 
and 111.105-40 of this chapter, as applicable.
    (1) Areas below the weather deck shall be provided with continuous 
pressure-positive ventilation at each level on which vehicles are 
transported.
    (2) The quantity of ventilating air shall be not less than 1 cubic 
foot per minute per square foot of deck area.
    (3) The ventilation system shall be such as to prevent air 
stratification as well as to prevent the accumulation of air pockets.
    (4) An alarm system shall be provided which will indicate the loss 
of required ventilation. The alarm location shall be in a normally 
manned space acceptable to the Commandant.
    (e) For requirements regarding controls of electrically powered 
ventilation systems, see subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this 
chapter.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16983, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 
15284, Dec. 5, 1966; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65193, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  92.15-15  Ventilation for crew quarters and, where provided, 
passenger spaces.

    (a) All living spaces shall be adequately ventilated in a manner 
suitable to the purpose of the space.
    (b) On vessels of 100 gross tons and over, except for such spaces as 
are so located that under all ordinary conditions of weather, windows, 
ports, skylights, etc., and doors to passageways can be kept open, all 
crew spaces shall be ventilated by a mechanical system, unless it can be 
shown that a natural system will provide adequate ventilation. However, 
vessels which trade regularly in the tropics shall, in general, be 
fitted with a mechanical ventilation system.



Sec.  92.15-90  Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

    (a) Existing arrangements previously approved will be considered 
satisfactory so long as they are maintained in good condition to the 
satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs 
and alterations may be made to the same standards as the original design 
provided that in no case will a greater departure from the standards of 
Sec. Sec.  92.15-5 through 92.15-15 be permitted than presently exists.



           Subpart 92.20_Accommodations for Officers and Crew

    Source: CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26005, May 23, 1996, unless otherwise 
noted.



Sec.  92.20-1  Application.

    (a) The provisions of this subpart apply to all vessels of 100 gross 
tons and over contracted for on or after November 19, 1952. Vessels of 
100 gross tons and over contracted for prior to November 19, 1952 must 
meet the requirements of Sec.  92.20-90.
    (b) Vessels of less than 100 gross tons must meet the applicable 
requirements of this subpart insofar as is reasonable and practicable.



Sec.  92.20-5  Intent.

    It is the intent of this subpart that the accommodations provided 
for officers and crew on all vessels must be securely constructed, 
properly lighted, heated, drained, ventilated, equipped, located, 
arranged, and insulated from undue noise, heat, and odors.



Sec.  92.20-10  Location of crew spaces.

    (a) Crew quarters must not be located farther forward in the vessel 
than a vertical plane located at 5 percent of the vessel's length abaft 
the forward side of the stem at the designed summer load water line. 
However, for vessels in other than ocean or coastwise service, this 
distance need not exceed 8.5 meters (28 feet). For the purposes of this 
paragraph, the vessel's length must be as defined in Sec.  43.15-1 of 
subchapter E (Load Lines) of this chapter. Unless approved by the 
Commandant, no section of the deck head of the crew spaces may be below 
the deepest load line.
    (b) There must be no direct communication, except through solid, 
close fitted doors, or hatches between crew

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spaces and chain lockers, or machinery spaces.



Sec.  92.20-15  Construction.

    All crew spaces are to be constructed and arranged in a manner 
suitable to the purpose for which they are intended and so that they can 
be kept in a clean, workable, and sanitary condition.



Sec.  92.20-20  Sleeping accommodations.

    (a) Where practicable, each licensed officer must be provided with a 
separate stateroom.
    (b) Sleeping accommodations for the crew must be divided into rooms, 
no one of which shall berth more than 4 persons.
    (c) Each room must be of such size that there is at least 2.78 
square meters (30 square feet) of deck area and a volume of at least 5.8 
cubic meters (210 cubic feet) for each person accommodated. The clear 
head room must be not less than 190 centimeters (75 inches). In 
measuring sleeping accommodations, any furnishings contained therein for 
the use of the occupants are not to be deducted from the total volume or 
from the deck area.
    (d) Each person shall have a separate berth and not more than one 
berth may be placed above another. The berth must be composed of 
materials not likely to corrode. The overall size of a berth must not be 
less than 68 centimeters (27 inches) wide by 190 centimeters (75 inches) 
long, except by special permission of the Commandant. Where 2 tiers of 
berths are fitted, the bottom of the lower berth must not be less than 
30 centimeters (12 inches) above the deck. The berths must not be 
obstructed by pipes, ventilating ducts, or other installations.
    (e) A locker must be provided for each person accommodated in a 
room.



Sec.  92.20-25  Washrooms and toilet rooms.

    (a) There must be provided at least 1 toilet, 1 washbasin, and 1 
shower or bathtub for each 8 members or portion thereof in the crew who 
do not occupy rooms to which private or semi-private facilities are 
attached.
    (b) The toilet rooms and washrooms must be located convenient to the 
sleeping quarters of the crew to which they are allotted but must not 
open directly into such quarters except when they are provided as 
private or semi-private facilities.
    (c) All washbasins, showers, and bathtubs shall be equipped with 
adequate plumbing, including hot and cold running water. All toilets 
must be installed with adequate plumbing for flushing.
    (d) At least 1 washbasin must be fitted in each toilet room, except 
where private or semi-private facilities are provided and washbasins are 
installed in the sleeping rooms.
    (e) Where more than 1 toilet is located in a space or compartment, 
each toilet must be separated by partitions.



Sec.  92.20-30  Messrooms.

    (a) Messrooms must be located as near to the galley as is 
practicable except where the messroom is equipped with a steam table.
    (b) Each messroom must seat the number of persons expected to eat in 
the messroom at one time.



Sec.  92.20-35  Hospital space.

    (a) Each vessel which in the ordinary course of its trade makes 
voyages of more than 3 days duration between ports and which carries a 
crew of 12 or more, must be provided with a hospital space. This space 
must be situated with due regard to the comfort of the sick so that they 
may receive proper attention in all weathers.
    (b) The hospital must be suitably separated from other spaces and 
must be used for the care of the sick and for no other purpose.
    (c) The hospital must be fitted with berths in the ratio of 1 berth 
to every 12 members of the crew or portion thereof who are not berthed 
in single occupancy rooms, but the number of berths need not exceed 6.
    (d) The hospital must have a toilet, washbasin, and bathtub or 
shower conveniently situated. Other necessary suitable equipment such as 
a clothes locker, a table, and a seat shall be provided.
    (e) On vessels in which the crew is berthed in single occupancy 
rooms, a hospital space will not be required, provided that one room is 
designated and

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fitted for use as a treatment or isolation room. This room must meet the 
following standards:
    (1) The room must be available for immediate medical use; and
    (2) A washbasin with hot and cold running water must be installed 
either in or immediately adjacent to the space and other required 
sanitary facilities must be conveniently located.



Sec.  92.20-40  Other spaces.

    Each vessel must have--
    (a) Sufficient facilities where the crew may wash and dry their own 
clothes, including at least 1 sink supplied with hot and cold fresh 
water;
    (b) Recreation spaces; and
    (c) A space or spaces of adequate size on an open deck to which the 
crew has access when off duty.

[CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26005, May 23, 1996; 61 FR 32900, June 25, 1996]



Sec.  92.20-45  Lighting.

    Each berth must have a light.



Sec.  92.20-50  Heating and cooling.

    (a) All manned spaces must be adequately heated and cooled in a 
manner suitable to the purpose of the space.
    (b) The heating and cooling system for accommodations must be 
capable of maintaining a temperature of 21 [deg]C (70 [deg]F) under 
normal operating conditions without curtailing ventilation.
    (c) Radiators and other heating apparatus must be so placed and 
shielded, where necessary, to avoid risk of fire, danger, or discomfort 
to the occupants. Pipes leading to radiators or heating apparatus must 
be insulated where those pipes create a hazard to persons occupying the 
space.



Sec.  92.20-55  Insect screens.

    Provisions must be made to protect the crew quarters against the 
admission of insects.



Sec.  92.20-90  Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

    (a) Vessels of less than 100 gross tons, contracted for prior to 
November 19, 1952, must meet the general intent of Sec.  92.20-5 and in 
addition must meet the following requirements:
    (1) Existing structure, arrangements, materials, and facilities, 
previously accepted or approved will be considered satisfactory so long 
as they are maintained in a suitable condition to the satisfaction of 
the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
    (2) Minor repairs and alterations may be made to the same standard 
as the original construction.
    (b) Vessels of 100 gross tons and over, contracted for prior to 
March 4, 1915, must meet the following requirements:
    (1) Existing structure, arrangements, materials, and facilities, 
previously approved will be considered satisfactory so long as they are 
maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection.
    (2) Minor repairs and alterations may be made to the same standard 
as the original construction, provided that in no case will a greater 
departure from the standards of Sec. Sec.  92.20-5 through 92.20-55 be 
permitted than presently exists.
    (c) Vessels of 100 gross tons and over, contracted for on or after 
March 4, 1915, but prior to January 1, 1941, must meet the following 
requirements:
    (1) Existing structure, arrangements, materials, and facilities, 
previously approved will be considered satisfactory so long as they are 
maintained in a suitable condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations may be made to 
the same standard as the original construction.
    (2) Each vessel, which in the ordinary course of its trade makes a 
voyage of more than 3 days duration between ports and which carries a 
crew of 12 or more persons, must be provided with a suitable hospital 
space for the exclusive use of the sick or injured.
    (3) The crew spaces must be securely constructed, properly lighted, 
heated, drained, ventilated, equipped, located, arranged, and insulated 
from undue noise, heat, and odors.
    (d) Vessels of 100 gross tons and over, contracted for on or after 
January 1, 1941, but prior to November 19, 1952, must meet the following 
requirements:
    (1) Existing structure, arrangements, materials, and facilities, 
previously approved will be considered satisfactory so long as they are 
maintained in a suitable condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations

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may be made to the same standard as the original construction.
    (2) Washbasins, showers, and bathtubs if substituted for showers, 
must be equipped with adequate plumbing including hot and cold running 
water.
    (3) Each crewmember must have a separate berth, and berths may not 
be placed more than 2 high.
    (4) Each vessel, which in the ordinary course of its trade makes a 
voyage of more than 3 days duration between ports and which carries a 
crew of 12 or more persons, must be provided with a suitable hospital 
space for the exclusive use of the sick or injured. Berths shall be 
provided in the ratio of 1 berth for each 12 members of the crew or 
fraction thereof, but the number of berths need not exceed 6.
    (5) The crew spaces must be securely constructed, properly lighted, 
heated, drained, ventilated, equipped, located, arranged, and insulated 
from undue noise, heat, and odors.



                     Subpart 92.25_Rails and Guards



Sec.  92.25-1  Application.

    (a) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of Sec.  
92.25-90, shall apply to all vessels contracted for on or after July 1, 
1969. Vessels contracted for prior to July 1, 1969, shall meet the 
requirements of Sec.  92.25-90.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16983, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 69-72, 34 FR 
17484, Oct. 29, 1969; CGD 80-120, 47 FR 5723, Feb. 8, 1982]



Sec.  92.25-5  Where rails required.

    (a) All vessels shall have efficient guard rails or bulwarks on 
decks and bridges. The height of rails or bulwarks shall be at least 
39\1/2\ inches from the deck except that where this height would 
interfere with the normal operation of the vessel, a lesser height may 
be approved by the Commandant. At exposed peripheries of the freeboard 
and superstructure decks, the rails shall be in at least three courses, 
including the top. The opening below the lowest course shall not be more 
than 9 inches. The courses shall not be more than 15 inches apart. In 
the case of ships with rounded gunwales the guard rail supports shall be 
placed on the flat of the deck. On other decks and bridges the rails 
shall be in at least two courses, including the top, approximately 
evenly spaced. If it can be shown to the satisfaction of the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection, that the installation of rails of such height 
will be unreasonable and impracticable, having regard to the business of 
the vessel, rails of a lesser height or in some cases grab rails may be 
accepted and inboard rails may be eliminated if the deck is not 
generally accessible.
    (b) Where it can be shown to the satisfaction of the Commandant that 
a vessel is engaged exclusively in voyages of a sheltered nature, the 
provisions of paragraph (a) of this section may be relaxed.

[CGFR 69-72, 34 FR 17484, Oct. 29, 1969, as amended by CGD 80-120, 47 FR 
5723, Feb. 8, 1982]



Sec.  92.25-10  Storm rails.

    (a) On vessels in ocean and coastwise service, suitable storm rails 
shall be installed in all passageways and at the deckhouse sides where 
persons on board might have normal access. Storm rails shall be 
installed on both sides of passageways which are 6 feet or more in 
width.



Sec.  92.25-15  Guards in dangerous places.

    (a) Suitable hand covers, guards, or rails shall be installed in way 
of all exposed and dangerous places such as gears, machinery, etc.



Sec.  92.25-90  Vessels contracted for prior to July 1, 1969.

    (a) Vessels contracted for prior to July 1, 1969, assigned a deeper 
load line under part 42 of subchapter E (Load Lines) of this chapter 
shall have efficient guard rails or bulwarks as required by Sec.  92.25-
5. Otherwise, existing structure, arrangements, materials, and 
facilities previously approved will be considered satisfactory so long 
as they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the 
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations may 
be made to the same standards as the original construction. However, in 
no case will greater departure from the standards

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of Sec. Sec.  92.25-5 through 92.25-15 be permitted than presently 
exists.

[CGFR 69-72, 34 FR 17484, Oct. 29, 1969, as amended by CGD 80-120, 47 FR 
5723, Feb. 8, 1982]



PART 93_STABILITY--Table of Contents



    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 5115; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 
1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.



                        Subpart 93.01_Application



Sec.  93.01-1  General.

    Each vessel must meet the applicable requirements in subchapter S of 
this chapter.

[CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51008, Nov. 4, 1983]



PART 95_FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT--Table of Contents



                        Subpart 95.01_Application

Sec.
95.01-1 General.
95.01-2 Incorporation by reference.
95.01-5 Equipment installed but not required.

        Subpart 95.05_Fire Detection and Extinguishing Equipment

95.05-1 Fire detection, manual alarm, and supervised patrol systems.
95.05-3 Sample extraction smoke detection systems.
95.05-5 Fire main system.
95.05-10 Fixed fire extinguishing systems.
95.05-15 Hand portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire 
          extinguishing systems.

                 Subpart 95.10_Fire Main System, Details

95.10-1 Application.
95.10-5 Fire pumps.
95.10-10 Fire hydrants and hose.
95.10-15 Piping.
95.10-90 Installations contracted for prior to May 26, 1965.

                 Subpart 95.13_Steam Smothering Systems

95.13-1 Application.

       Subpart 95.15_Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, Details

95.15-1 Application.
95.15-5 Quantity, pipe sizes, and discharge rates.
95.15-10 Controls.
95.15-15 Piping.
95.15-20 Carbon dioxide storage.
95.15-25 Discharge outlets.
95.15-30 Alarms.
95.15-35 Enclosure openings.
95.15-40 Pressure relief.
95.15-50 Lockout valves.
95.15-60 Odorizing units
95.15-90 Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

   Subpart 95.16_Fixed Clean Agent Gas Extinguishing Systems, Details

95.16-1 Application.
95.16-5 Controls.
95.16-10 Piping, fittings, valves, nozzles.
95.16-15 Extinguishing agent: Quantity.
95.16-20 Extinguishing agent: Cylinder storage.
95.16-25 Manifold and cylinder arrangements.
95.16-30 Enclosure openings.
95.16-35 Pressure relief.
95.16-40 Locked spaces.
95.16-45 Pre-discharge alarms and time delay devices.
95.16-50 Instructions.
95.16-60 System piping installation testing.
95.16-90 Installations contracted for prior to July 9, 2012.

            Subpart 95.17_Foam Extinguishing Systems, Details

95.17-1 Application.
95.17-5 Quantity of foam required.
95.17-10 Controls.
95.17-15 Piping.
95.17-20 Discharge outlets.
95.17-25 Additional protection required.
95.17-90 Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

           Subpart 95.30_Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Details

95.30-1 Application.

  Subpart 95.50_Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers and Semiportable Fire 
             Extinguishing Systems, Arrangements and Details

95.50-1 Application.
95.50-5 [Reserved]
95.50-10 Location.
95.50-20 Semi-portable fire extinguishers.
95.50-80 Location and number of fire extinguishers required for vessels 
          constructed prior to August 22, 2016.
95.50-90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

                         Subpart 95.60_Fire Axes

95.60-1 Application.

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95.60-5 Number required.
95.60-10 Location.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 
Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

    Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise 
noted.



                        Subpart 95.01_Application



Sec.  95.01-1  General.

    (a) The provisions of this part apply to all vessels except as 
specifically noted in this part.
    (b) Equipment installed prior to August 22, 2016 as required by this 
paragraph (b) may remain in service so long as it is maintained in good 
condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine 
Inspection.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by USCG-2006-24797, 
77 FR 33878, June 7, 2012; USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48262, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  95.01-2  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part 
with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition other than that 
specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice of change 
in the Federal Register and the material must be available to the 
public. All approved material is available for inspection at the 
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on 
the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030 or go to 
http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html. Also, it is available for inspection at Coast Guard 
Headquarters. Contact Commandant (CG-ENG), Attn: Office of Design and 
Engineering Systems, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King 
Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509''; telephone 202-372-1405. The 
material is also available from the sources listed in paragraphs (b) and 
(c) of this section.
    (b) ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West 
Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, 877-909-2786, http://www.astm.org.
    (1) ASTM F1121-87 (Reapproved 2010), Standard Specification for 
International Shore Connections for Marine Fire Applications, (approved 
March 1, 2010), incorporation by reference approved for Sec.  95.10-10.
    (2) [Reserved]
    (c) International Maritime Organization (IMO) Publishing, 4 Albert 
Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom, +44 (0)20 7735 7611, http://
www.imo.org.
    (1) FSS Code, International Code for Fire Safety Systems, Second 
Edition, 2007 Edition (Resolution MSC.98(73)), IBR approved for Sec.  
95.05-3(a) and (b).
    (2) [Reserved]
    (d) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch 
Park, Quincy, MA 02169, 617-770-3000, http://www.nfpa.org.
    (1) NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 
2010 Edition, effective August 26, 2009, IBR approved for Sec.  95.30-1.
    (2) [Reserved]
    (e) UL (formerly Underwriters Laboratories), 12 Laboratory Drive, 
P.O. Box 13995, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, 919-549-1400, http://
www.ul.com.
    (1) UL 19, Standard for Safety for Lined Fire Hose and Hose 
Assemblies, Twelfth Edition, approved November 30, 2001, IBR approved 
for Sec.  95.10-10(n).
    (2) [Reserved]

[USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49232, Sept. 25, 2009, as amended by USCG-2012-
0832, 77 FR 59780, Oct. 1, 2012; USCG-2012-0866, 78 FR 13251, Feb. 27, 
2013; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60151, Sept. 30, 2013; USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 
48262, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  95.01-5  Equipment installed but not required.

    (a) Where fire extinguishing systems or equipment are not required, 
but are installed, the system or equipment and its installation must 
meet the requirements of this part.
    (b) Use of non-approved fire detection systems may be acceptable as 
excess equipment provided that--
    (1) Components are listed and labeled by an independent, nationally 
recognized testing laboratory as set forth in 29 CFR 1910.7, and are 
designed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with an 
appropriate industry

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standard and the manufacturer's specific guidance;
    (2) Installation conforms to the requirements of 46 CFR chapter I, 
subchapter J (Electrical Engineering), especially the hazardous location 
electrical installation regulations in 46 CFR 111.105; and
    (3) Coast Guard plan review is completed for wiring plans.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by USCG-2012-0196, 
81 FR 48262, July 22, 2016]



        Subpart 95.05_Fire Detection and Extinguishing Equipment



Sec.  95.05-1  Fire detection, manual alarm, and supervised patrol systems.

    (a) Fire detection, manual alarm, and supervised patrol systems are 
not required except in special cases; but if installed, the systems must 
meet the applicable requirements of 46 CFR, part 76 of subchapter H 
(Passenger Vessels) of this chapter.
    (b) In each compartment containing explosives, and in adjacent cargo 
compartments, there must be provided a smoke detection system. When 
used, sample extraction smoke detection systems must meet the 
requirements in Sec.  95.05-3.
    (c) Enclosed spaces that are ``specially suitable for vehicles'' 
must be fitted with a fire detection and alarm system.

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48263, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  95.05-3  Sample extraction smoke detection systems.

    (a) For vessels contracted for on or after January 18, 2017, a 
sample extraction smoke detection system must be installed in accordance 
with chapter 10 of the FSS Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  
95.01-2).
    (b) Periodically, the FSS Code defers to ``the Administration.'' For 
U.S. flag vessels, ``the Administration'' is the United States Coast 
Guard. The following requirements are provided for the provisions of 
Chapter 10 that defer to the Administration:
    (1) For sequential scanning systems under FSS Code, chapter 10, 
paragraph 2.1.2, a satisfactory overall response time will be achieved 
by limiting the maximum allowable interval to 2 minutes.
    (2) Under the FSS Code, chapter 10, paragraph 2.2.2, fans of 
sufficient capacity to provide a satisfactory overall response time will 
signal an alarm within 3 minutes upon introduction of smoke at the most 
remote accumulator on a vehicle deck and within 5 minutes upon 
introduction of smoke at the most remote accumulator in container and 
general cargo holds.
    (3) Means provided to isolate smoke accumulators from liquid or 
refrigerated cargoes must be to the satisfaction of the Commanding 
Officer of the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center.
    (4) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in FSS Code chapter 10, 
periodic testing of sample extraction smoke detection systems must be 
conducted as part of the annual inspection and include inspection of all 
piping, valves, controls and alarms, and by introduction of smoke into 
the accumulators.

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48263, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  95.05-5  Fire main system.

    (a) Fire pumps, hydrants, hose, and nozzles shall be installed on 
the following vessels:
    (1) On all self-propelled vessels.
    (2) On all barges with sleeping accommodations for more than 12 
persons.
    (b) The arrangements and details of the fire main system shall be as 
set forth in subpart 95.10.



Sec.  95.05-10  Fixed fire extinguishing systems.

    (a) Approved fire extinguishing systems may be used or required in 
locations delineated in this section on the following vessels. 
Previously approved installations may be retained as long as they are 
maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection.
    (1) On all self-propelled vessels other than yachts and fishing 
vessels.
    (2) On all barges with sleeping accommodations for more than 12 
persons.
    (b) A fixed carbon dioxide or other approved system must be 
installed in all cargo compartments and tanks for combustible cargo, 
except for vessels engaged exclusively in the carriage of

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coal or grain in bulk. For cargo compartments and tanks fitted with a 
fixed carbon dioxide or other approved system a deck foam system is not 
required, instead of the carbon dioxide system or other approved system, 
the following systems may be used or required in special cases:
    (1) A fixed foam system may be used in cargo tanks.
    (2) A water sprinkling system may be required, and the details of 
such system will be subject to special approval, in cases where a cargo 
is normally accessible and is considered to be a part of the working or 
living quarters.
    (3) Spaces ``specially suitable for vehicles'' must be fitted with 
an approved carbon dioxide system. Alternately, the Commandant may 
permit the installation of an approved water sprinkler system or other 
suitable system.
    (c) On vessels other than motorboats, a fixed carbon dioxide or 
other approved system must be installed in all lamp and paint lockers, 
oil rooms, and similar spaces.
    (d) On vessels of 1,000 gross tons and over, contracted for on or 
after November 19, 1952, or where conversion from coal to oil is 
contracted for on or after November 19, 1952, a fixed carbon dioxide, 
foam, or water spray system shall be installed in all spaces containing 
oil fired boilers, either main or auxiliary, or their fuel oil units, 
valves, or manifolds in the line between the settling tanks and the 
boilers.
    (e) Fire extinguishing systems shall be provided for internal 
combustion installations in accordance with the following:
    (1) If a fixed fire-extinguishing system is installed to protect an 
internal combustion propelling machinery installation, the system shall 
be of the carbon dioxide type.
    (2) On vessels of 1,000 gross tons and over on an international 
voyage, the construction or conversion of which is contracted for on or 
after May 26, 1965, a fixed carbon dioxide system shall be installed in 
all spaces containing internal combustion or gas turbine main propulsion 
machinery, auxiliaries with an aggregate power of 1,000 b. hp. or 
greater, or their fuel oil units, including purifiers, valves, and 
manifolds.
    (3) On vessels, the construction, conversion or automation of which 
is contracted for on or after July 1, 1968, the systems shall be in 
accordance with the following:
    (i) A fixed carbon dioxide system shall be installed in any space 
containing machinery using fuel having a flashpoint of less than 110 
[deg]F.
    (ii) On vessels of 1,000 gross tons and greater, a fixed carbon 
dioxide or clean agent system as described in 46 CFR subpart 95.16 must 
be installed in any space that contains internal combustion or gas 
turbine main propulsion machinery, or auxiliary machinery with an 
aggregate power of 1,000 b.h.p. or greater, or the fuel oil units of 
such machinery, including purifiers, valves, and manifolds.
    (f) On vessels contracted for on or after November 19, 1952, where 
an enclosed ventilating system is installed for electric propulsion 
motors or generators, a fixed carbon dioxide extinguishing system must 
be installed in such a system.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 
15285, Dec. 6, 1966; CGFR 67-90, 33 FR 1016, Jan. 26, 1968; CGD 95-027, 
61 FR 26006, May 23, 1996; USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33878, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  95.05-15  Hand portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire
extinguishing systems.

    (a) Approved hand portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire 
extinguishing systems shall be installed on all vessels, other than 
unmanned barges and fishing vessels, as set forth in subpart 95.50.



                 Subpart 95.10_Fire Main System, Details



Sec.  95.10-1  Application.

    (a) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of Sec.  
95.10-90, shall apply to all fire main installations contracted for on 
or after May 26, 1965. Installations contracted for prior to May 26, 
1965, shall meet the requirements of Sec.  95.10-90.



Sec.  95.10-5  Fire pumps.

    (a) Vessels must be equipped with independently driven fire pumps in 
accordance with Table 95.10-5(a).

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                                 Table 95.10-5(a)--Fire Pump System Requirements
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                   Gross tons                                        Hose and
------------------------------------------------- Minimum number   hydrant size,  Nozzle orifice     Length of
              Over                   Not over        of pumps         inches       size, inches     hose, feet
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             100           \1\ 1      \1\ 1\1/2\       \1\ \1/2\          \1\ 50
100.............................           1,000               1         1 \1/2\           \5/8\              50
1,000...........................           1,500               2         1 \1/2\           \5/8\              50
1,500...........................  ..............               2      \2\ 2\1/2\       \2\ \7/8\          \2\ 50
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ On vessels of 65 feet (19.8 meters) in length or less, \3/4\-inch hose of a good commercial grade together
  with a commercial garden hose nozzle may be used. The pump may be hand operated and the length of hose must be
  sufficient to assure coverage of all parts of the vessel.
\2\ A 1\1/2\ inch hose that is 75 feet (22.86 meters) in length with a \5/8\-inch nozzle may be used where
  specified by Sec.   95.10-10(b) of this subpart for interior locations and 50 feet (15.24 meters) of 1\1/2\
  inch hose may be used in exterior locations on vessels in other than ocean or coastwise service. For vessels
  on ocean or coastwise service, two 1\1/2\ inch outlets, each provided with one 1\1/2\ inch hose supplied
  through a wye connection may be substituted.

    (b) On vessels of 1,000 gross tons or more on an international 
voyage, each required fire pump, while delivering water thru the fire 
main system at a pressure corresponding to that required by paragraph 
(c) of this section, must have a minimum capacity of at least two-thirds 
of that required for an independent bilge pump. However, in no case may 
the capacity of each fire pump be less than that otherwise required by 
this section.
    (c) Each pump must be capable of delivering water simultaneously 
from the two highest outlets at a Pitot tube pressure of approximately 
50 p.s.i. Where 1\1/2\-inch hose is permitted in lieu of 2\1/2\-inch 
hose by footnote 2 of Table 95.10-5(a), the pump capacity must be 
determined on the same basis as if 2\1/2\-inch hose had been permitted. 
Where \3/4\-inch hose is permitted by Table 95.10-5(a), the Pitot tube 
pressure need be only 35 p.s.i.
    (d) Fire pumps must be fitted on the discharge side with relief 
valves set to relieve at 25 p.s.i. in excess of the pressure necessary 
to maintain the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section or 125 
p.s.i., whichever is greater. Relief valves may be omitted if the pumps, 
operating under shut-off conditions, are not capable of developing a 
pressure exceeding this amount.
    (e) Fire pumps must be fitted with a pressure gage on the discharge 
side of the pumps.
    (f) Fire pumps may be used for other purposes provided at least one 
of the required pumps is kept available for use on the fire system at 
all times. In no case shall a pump having connection to an oil line be 
used as a fire pump. Branch lines connected to the fire main for 
purposes other than fire and deck wash shall be so arranged that 
adequate water can be made continuously available for firefighting 
purposes.
    (g) The total area of the pipes leading from a pump must not be less 
than the discharge area of the pump.
    (h) On vessels with oil fired boilers, either main or auxiliary, or 
with internal combustion propulsion machinery, where two fire pumps are 
required, they shall be located in separate spaces, and the arrangement 
of pumps, sea connections, and sources of power shall be such as to 
insure that a fire in any one space will not put all of the fire pumps 
out of operation. However, when it is shown to the satisfaction of the 
Commandant that it is unreasonable or impracticable to meet this 
requirement due to the size or arrangement of the vessel, or for other 
reasons, the installation of a total flooding fixed fire extinguishing 
or clean agent system may be accepted as an alternate method of 
extinguishing any fire that could affect the powering and operation of 
at least one of the required fire pumps.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 
15285, Dec. 6, 1966; CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51206, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2006-
24797, 77 FR 33878, June 7, 2012; USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48263, July 22, 
2016]



Sec.  95.10-10  Fire hydrants and hose.

    (a) The size of fire hydrants, hose, and nozzles and the length of 
hose required must be as noted in Table 95.10-5(a).
    (b) Instead of the 2\1/2\-in hose and hydrants specified in Table 
95.10-5(a) of this subpart, on vessels of more than 1,500 gross tons:

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    (1) The hydrants in interior locations may have wye connections for 
1\1/2\-in hoses. In these cases, the hose must be 75 ft in length, and 
only one hose is required at each fire station; however, if all such 
stations can be satisfactorily served with 50-ft lengths, a 50-ft hose 
may be used; and
    (2) The hydrants for exterior locations may substitute two 1\1/2\ in 
outlets, each with a 1\1/2\-in hose, supplied through a wye connection.
    (c) On vessels of 500 gross tons or more there must be at least one 
shore connection to the fire main available to each side of the vessel 
in an accessible location. Suitable cut-out valves and check valves must 
be provided. Suitable adapters also must be provided for furnishing the 
vessel's shore connections with couplings mating those on the shore fire 
lines. Vessels of 500 gross tons or more on an international voyage, 
must be provided with at least one international shore connection 
complying with ASTM F 1121 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  95.01-
2). Facilities must be available enabling an international connection to 
be used on either side of the vessel.
    (d) Fire hydrants must be of sufficient number and so located that 
any part of the vessel, other than main machinery spaces, accessible to 
persons on board while the vessel is being navigated and all cargo holds 
may be reached with at least 2 streams of water from separate outlets, 
at least one of which must be from a single length of hose. In main 
machinery spaces, all portions of such spaces must be capable of being 
reached by at least 2 streams of water, each of which must be from a 
single length of hose from separate outlets; however, this requirement 
need not apply to shaft alleys containing no assigned space for the 
stowage of combustibles. Fire hydrants must be numbered as required by 
Sec.  97.37-15 of this subchapter.
    (e) All parts of the fire main located on exposed decks must either 
be protected against freezing or be fitted with cut-out valves and drain 
valves so that the entire exposed parts of such piping may be shut off 
and drained in freezing weather. Except when closed to prevent freezing, 
such valves must be sealed open.
    (f) The outlet at the fire hydrant must be limited to any position 
from the horizontal to the vertical pointing downward, so that the hose 
will lead horizontally or downward to minimize the possibility of 
kinking.
    (g) Each fire hydrant must have at least one length of firehose, a 
spanner wrench, and a hose rack or other device for stowing the hose.
    (h) Firehose must be connected to the outlets at all times. However, 
on open decks where no protection is afforded to the hose in heavy 
weather, or where the hose may be liable to damage from the handling of 
cargo, the hose may be temporarily removed from the hydrant and stowed 
in an accessible nearby location.
    (i) Each firehose on each hydrant must have a combination solid 
stream and water spray firehose nozzle approved under subpart 162.027 of 
this chapter. Firehose nozzles previously approved under subpart 162.027 
of this chapter may be retained so long as they are maintained in good 
condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine 
Inspection.
    (j) In each propulsion machinery space containing an oil fired 
boiler, internal combustion machinery, or oil fuel unit on a vessel on 
an international voyage or of 1000 gross tons or more, each firehose 
having a combination nozzle previously approved under subpart 162.027 of 
this chapter must have a low-velocity water spray applicator that is 
also previously approved under subpart 162.027 of this chapter. The 
length of the applicator must be less than 1.8 meters (6 feet).
    (k) Fixed brackets, hooks, or other means for stowing an applicator 
must be next to each fire hydrant that has an applicator under paragraph 
(j) of this section.
    (l) Firehose must not be used for any other purpose than fire 
extinguishing, drills, and testing.
    (m) Fire hydrants, nozzles, and other fittings must have threads to 
accommodate the hose connections noted in paragraph (l) of this section.
    (n) Firehose and couplings must be as follows:
    (1) Fire station hydrant connections must be brass, bronze, or other 
equivalent metal. Couplings must either:

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    (i) Use National Standard firehose coupling threads for the 1\1/2\ 
inch (38 millimeter) and 2\1/2\ inch (64 millimeter) hose sizes, i.e., 9 
threads per inch for 1\1/2\ inch hose, and 7\1/2\ threads per inch for 
2\1/2\ inch hose; or
    (ii) Be a uniform design for each hose diameter throughout the 
vessel.
    (2) Where 19 millimeters (\3/4\ inch) hose is permitted by table 
95.10-5(a), the hose and couplings must be of good commercial grade.
    (3) Each section of firehose must be lined commercial firehose that 
conforms to Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. Standard 19 or Federal 
Specification ZZ-H-451E. Hose that bears the label of Underwriters' 
Laboratories, Inc. as lined firehose is accepted as conforming to this 
requirement.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 74-60, 41 FR 
43151, Sept. 30, 1976; CGD 76-086, 44 FR 2392, Jan. 11, 1979; CGD 88-
032, 56 FR 35826, July 29, 1991; CGD 95-012, 60 FR 48051, Sept. 18, 
1995; CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996; CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51206, 
Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2000-7790, 65 FR 58461, Sept. 29, 2000; USCG-2012-
0196, 81 FR 48263, July 12, 2016]



Sec.  95.10-15  Piping.

    (a) All piping, valves, and fittings shall meet the applicable 
requirements of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter.
    (b) All distribution cut-off valves shall be marked as required by 
Sec.  97.37-10 of this subchapter.
    (c) For vessels on an international voyage, the diameter of the fire 
main shall be sufficient for the effective distribution of the maximum 
required discharge from two fire pumps operating simultaneously. This 
requirement is in addition to Sec.  95.10-5(c). The discharge of this 
quantity of water through hoses and nozzles at a sufficient number of 
adjacent hydrants shall be at a minimum Pitot tube pressure of 
approximately 50 pounds per square inch.



Sec.  95.10-90  Installations contracted for prior to May 26, 1965.

    Installations contracted for prior to May 26, 1965, shall meet the 
following requirements:
    (a) Except as specifically modified by this paragraph, the 
requirements of Sec. Sec.  95.10-5 through 95.10-15 shall be complied 
with insofar as the number and general type of equipment is concerned. 
Existing equipment, except firehose nozzles and low-velocity water spray 
applicators, previously approved, but not meeting the applicable 
requirements of Sec. Sec.  95.10-5 through 95.10-15 may be continued in 
service so long as they are maintained in good condition to the 
satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Minor repairs, 
alterations, and replacements may be permitted to the same standards as 
the original installations. However, all new installations or major 
replacements shall meet the applicable requirements in this subpart.
    (b) All vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, other 
than motorboats, shall be fitted with fire pumps, hoses, and nozzles in 
accordance with Table 95.10-90(a)(2).

                          Table 95.10-90(a)(2)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
       Gross tons                       Minimum
-------------------------   Minimum    hose and     Nozzle
                           number of    hydrant     orifice    Length of
    Over       Not over      pumps       size,       size,     hose feet
                                        inches      inches
------------------------------------------------------------------------
      100            1    \1\ 1\1/2\  \1\ \5/16\     \1\ 50
      100        1,000            1   \2\ 1\1/2\  \2\ \5/8\      \2\ 50
    1,000            2    \2\ 1\1/2\  \2\ \5/8\      \2\ 50
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ On vessels of 65 feet in length or less, \3/4\-inch hose of good
  commercial grade together with a commercial garden hose nozzle may be
  used. The pump may be hand operated and the length of hose shall be
  sufficient to assure coverage of all parts of the vessel.
\2\ May use 50 feet of 2\1/2\-inch hose with \7/8\-inch nozzles for
  exterior stations. 75 feet of 1\1/2\-inch hose with \5/8\-inch nozzles
  may be used for interior station in which case such interior stations
  shall have siamese connections.

    (c) Vessels contracted for prior to July 1, 1935, need not meet the 
requirements of Sec.  95.10-5(h), and vessels contracted for on or after 
July 1, 1935, but prior to November 19, 1952, may have a carbon dioxide 
``bilge'' in lieu of ``total flooding'' system. However, in vessels of 
both categories where a conversion from coal to oil is contracted for on 
or after November 19, 1952, the provisions of Sec.  95.10-5(h) shall 
apply.
    (d) The general requirements of Sec.  95.10-5(c) through (g), Sec.  
95.10-10(d) through (i), and Sec.  95.10-15 shall be complied with 
insofar as is reasonable and practicable.

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    (e) Firehose nozzles and low-velocity spray applicators must meet 
the requirements of 95.10-10(i), 95.10-10(j), and 95.10-10(k).

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 76-086, 44 FR 
2392, Jan. 11, 1979; CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996]



                 Subpart 95.13_Steam Smothering Systems



Sec.  95.13-1  Application.

    Steam smothering systems are not permitted on vessels contracted for 
on or after January 1, 1962. Previously approved installations may be 
retained as long as they are maintained in good condition to the 
satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

[CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996]



       Subpart 95.15_Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, Details



Sec.  95.15-1  Application.

    (a) Where a carbon dioxide extinguishing system is installed, the 
provisions of this subpart, with the exception of Sec.  95.15-90, shall 
apply to all installations contracted for on or after November 19, 1952. 
Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet the 
requirements of Sec.  95.15-90.
    (b) The requirements of this subpart are based on a ``high pressure 
system,'' i.e., one in which the carbon dioxide is stored in liquid form 
at atmospheric temperature. Details for ``low pressure systems,'' i. e., 
those in which the carbon dioxide is stored in liquid form at a 
continuously controlled low temperature, may be specifically approved by 
the Commandant where it is demonstrated that a comparable degree of 
safety and fire extinguishing ability is achieved.



Sec.  95.15-5  Quantity, pipe sizes, and discharge rates.

    (a) General. The amount of carbon dioxide required for each space 
shall be as determined by paragraphs (b) through (d) of this section.
    (b) Total available supply. A separate supply of carbon dioxide need 
not be provided for each space protected. The total available supply 
shall be at least sufficient for the space requiring the greatest 
amount.
    (c) Cargo spaces. (1) The number of pounds of carbon dioxide 
required for each space shall be equal to the gross volume of the space 
in cubic feet divided by 30.
    (2) Although separate piping shall be led to each cargo hold and 
'tween deck, for the purpose of determining the amount of carbon dioxide 
required, a cargo compartment will be considered as the space between 
watertight or firescreen bulkheads and from the tank top or lowest deck 
to the deck head of the uppermost space on which cargo may be carried. 
If a trunk extends beyond such deck, the trunk volume shall be included. 
Tonnage openings shall be considered as sealed for this purpose.
    (3) Branch lines to the various cargo holds and 'tween decks shall 
not be less than \3/4\-inch standard pipe size.
    (4) No specific discharge rate need be applied to such systems.
    (d) Machinery spaces, paint lockers, tanks, and similar spaces. (1) 
Except as provided in paragraph (d)(3) of this section, the number of 
pounds of carbon dioxide required for each space shall be equal to the 
gross volume of the space divided by the appropriate factor noted in 
Table 95.15-5(d)(1). If fuel can drain from the compartment being 
protected to an adjacent compartment, or if the compartments are not 
entirely separate, the requirements for both compartments shall be used 
to determine the amount of carbon dioxide to be provided. The carbon 
dioxide shall be arranged to discharge into both such compartments 
simultaneously.

                           Table 95.15-5(d)(1)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
     Gross volume of compartment, cubic feet
-------------------------------------------------         Factor
         Over--                 Not over--
------------------------------------------------------------------------
              500        .......................            15
              500                    1,600                  16
            1,600                    4,500                  18
            4,500                   50,000                  20
           50,000        .......................            22
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (2) For the purpose of the requirements of this paragraph, the 
volume of the machinery space shall be taken as exclusive of the normal 
machinery casing unless the boiler, internal combustion machinery, or 
fuel oil installation

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extend into such space, in which case the volume shall be taken to the 
top of the casing or the next material reduction in casing area, 
whichever is lower. For installations contracted for on or after October 
1, 1959, ``normal machinery casing'' and ``material reduction in casing 
area'' shall be defined as follows:
    (i) By ``normal machinery casing'' shall be meant a casing the area 
of which is not more than 40 percent of the maximum area of the 
machinery space.
    (ii) By ``material reduction in casing area'' shall be meant a 
reduction to at least 40 percent of the casing area.
    (3) For vessels on an international voyage contracted for on or 
after May 26, 1965, the amount of carbon dioxide required for a space 
containing propulsion boilers or internal combustion propulsion 
machinery shall be as given by paragraphs (d) (1) and (2) of this 
section or by dividing the entire volume, including the casing, by a 
factor of 25, whichever is the larger.
    (4) Branch lines to the various spaces shall be as noted in Table 
95.15-5(d)(4).

                           Table 95.15-5(d)(4)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                      Maximum quantity
 Maximum quantity     Minimum pipe        of carbon       Minimum pipe
of carbon dioxide     size, inches         dioxide        size, inches
 required, pounds                     required, pounds
------------------------------------------------------------------------
           100              \1/2\              2,500            2\1/2\
           225              \3/4\              4,450                 3
           300                  1              7,100            3\1/2\
           600             1\1/4\             10,450                 4
         1,000             1\1/2\             15,000            4\1/2\
         2,450                  2     ................  ................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (5) Distribution piping within the space shall be proportioned from 
the supply line to give proper distribution to the outlets without 
throttling.
    (6) The number, type, and location of discharge outlets shall be 
such as to give a uniform distribution throughout the space.
    (7) The total area of all discharge outlets shall not exceed 85 
percent nor be less than 35 percent of the nominal cylinder outlet area 
or the area of the supply pipe, whichever is smaller. The nominal 
cylinder outlet area in square inches shall be determined by multiplying 
the factor 0.0022 by the number of pounds of carbon dioxide required, 
except that in no case shall this outlet area be less than 0.110 square 
inches.
    (8) The discharge of at least 85 percent of the required amount of 
carbon dioxide shall be complete within 2 minutes.
    (e) Spaces specially suitable for vehicles. (1) The number of pounds 
of carbon dioxide required must be equal to the gross volume of the 
largest space which is capable of being sealed divided by 22. In no 
case, however, may the quantity be less than that required by paragraph 
(c)(2) of this section.
    (2) The discharge of two thirds of the required quantity of carbon 
dioxide must be completed within 10 minutes. Any faster discharge rate 
is also acceptable.
    (3) Except as noted in paragraphs (e) (1) and (2) of this section, 
the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section shall apply.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 
15285, Dec. 6, 1966; CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-1999-
6216, 64 FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999; USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33878, June 7, 
2012]



Sec.  95.15-10  Controls.

    (a) Except as noted in Sec.  95.15-20(b) all controls and valves for 
the operation of the system shall be outside the space protected, and 
shall not be located in any space that might be cut off or made 
inaccessible in the event of fire in any of the spaces protected.
    (b) If the same cylinders are used to protect more than one hazard, 
a manifold with normally closed stop valves shall be used to direct the 
carbon dioxide into the proper space. If cylinders are used to protect 
only one hazard, a normally closed stop valve shall be installed between 
the cylinders and the hazard except for systems of the type indicated in 
Sec.  95.15-5(d) which contain not more than 300 pounds of carbon 
dioxide.
    (c) Distribution piping to the various cargo spaces shall be 
controlled from not more than two stations. One of the stations 
controlling the system for the main machinery space shall be located as 
convenient as practicable to one of the main escapes from the space. All 
control stations and the individual valves and controls shall be marked 
as

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required by Sec. Sec.  97.37-10 and 97.37-13 of this subchapter.
    (d) Systems of the type indicated in Sec.  95.15-5(d) shall be 
actuated by one control operating the valve to the space and a separate 
control releasing at least the required amount of carbon dioxide. These 
two controls shall be located in a box or other enclosure clearly 
identified for the particular space. Those systems installed without a 
stop valve shall be operated by one control releasing at least the 
required amount of carbon dioxide.
    (e) Where provisions are made for the simultaneous release of a 
given amount of carbon dioxide by operation of a remote control, 
provisions shall also be made for manual control at the cylinders. Where 
gas pressure from pilot cylinders is used as a means for releasing the 
remaining cylinders, not less than two pilot cylinders shall be used for 
systems consisting of more than two cylinders. Each of the pilot 
cylinders shall be capable of manual control at the cylinder, but the 
remaining cylinders need not be capable of individual manual control.
    (f) Systems of the type indicated in Sec.  95.15-5(d), other than 
systems for tanks, which are of more than 300 pounds of carbon dioxide, 
shall be fitted with an approved delayed discharge so arranged that the 
alarm will be sounded for at least 20 seconds before the carbon dioxide 
is released into the space. Such systems of not more than 300 pounds of 
carbon dioxide shall also have a similar delayed discharge, except for 
those systems for tanks and for spaces which have a suitable horizontal 
escape. This paragraph shall be applicable only to systems installed on 
or after July 1, 1957.
    (g) All distribution valves and controls shall be of an approved 
type. All controls shall be suitably protected.
    (h) Complete but simple instructions for the operation of the 
systems must be located in a conspicuous place at or near all pull 
boxes, stop valve controls and in the CO2 cylinder storage 
room. On systems in which the CO2 cylinders are not within 
the protected space, these instructions must also include a schematic 
diagram of the system and instructions detailing alternate methods of 
discharging the system should the manual release or stop valve controls 
fail to operate. Each control valve to branch lines must be marked to 
indicate the related space served.
    (i) If the space or enclosure containing the carbon dioxide supply 
or controls is to be locked, a key to the space or enclosure shall be in 
a break-glass-type box conspicuously located adjacent to the opening.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 74-100B, 40 
FR 6209, Feb. 10, 1975; USCG-1999-6216, 64 FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999]



Sec.  95.15-15  Piping.

    (a) The piping, valves, and fittings shall have a bursting pressure 
of not less than 6,000 pounds per square inch.
    (b) All piping, in nominal sizes not over \3/4\ inch shall be at 
least Schedule 40 (standard weight) and in nominal sizes over \3/4\ 
inch, shall be at least Schedule 80 (extra heavy).
    (c) All piping, valves, and fittings of ferrous materials shall be 
protected inside and outside against corrosion unless specifically 
approved otherwise by the Commandant.
    (d) A pressure relief valve or equivalent set to relieve between 
2,400 and 2,800 pounds per square inch shall be installed in the 
distributing manifold or such other location as to protect the piping in 
the event that all branch line shut-off valves are closed.
    (e) All dead-end lines shall extend at least 2 inches beyond the 
last orifice and shall be closed with cap or plug.
    (f) All piping, valves, and fittings shall be securely supported, 
and where necessary, protected against injury.
    (g) Drains and dirt traps shall be fitted where necessary to prevent 
the accumulation of dirt or moisture. Drains and dirt traps shall be 
located in accessible locations where possible.
    (h) Piping shall be used for no other purpose except that it may be 
incorporated with the fire-detecting system.
    (i) Piping passing through living quarters shall not be fitted with 
drains or other openings within such spaces.
    (j) Installation test requirements are:
    (1) Upon completion of the piping installation, and before the 
cylinders are connected, a pressure test shall be applied as set forth 
in this paragraph. Only carbon dioxide or other inert gas shall be used 
for this test.

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    (2) The piping from the cylinders to the stop valves in the manifold 
shall be subjected to a pressure of 1,000 pounds per square inch. With 
no additional gas being introduced to the system, it shall be 
demonstrated that the leakage of the system is such as not to permit a 
pressure drop of more than 150 pounds per square inch per minute for a 
2-minute period.
    (3) The individual branch lines to the various spaces protected 
shall be subjected to a test similar to that described in the preceding 
paragraph with the exception that the pressure used shall be 600 pounds 
per square inch in lieu of 1,000 pounds per square inch. For the purpose 
of this test, the distribution piping shall be capped within the space 
protected at the first joint ahead of the nozzles.
    (4) In lieu of the tests prescribed in paragraphs (j) (1) through 
(3) of this section, small independent systems protecting spaces such as 
emergency generator rooms, lamp lockers, etc., may be tested by blowing 
out the piping with air at a pressure of at least 100 pounds per square 
inch.



Sec.  95.15-20  Carbon dioxide storage.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, the 
cylinders shall be located outside the spaces protected, and shall not 
be located in any space that might be cut off or made inaccessible in 
the event of a fire in any of the spaces protected.
    (b) Systems of the type indicated in Sec.  95.15-5(d), consisting of 
not more than 300 pounds of carbon dioxide, may have the cylinders 
located within the space protected. If the cylinder stowage is within 
the space protected, the system shall be arranged in an approved manner 
to be automatically operated by a heat actuator within the space in 
addition to the regular remote and local controls.
    (c) The space containing the cylinders shall be properly ventilated 
and designed to preclude an anticipated ambient temperature in excess of 
130 degrees F.
    (d) Cylinders shall be securely fastened and supported, and where 
necessary, protected against injury.
    (e) Cylinders shall be so mounted as to be readily accessible and 
capable of easy removal for recharging and inspection. Provisions shall 
be available for weighing the cylinders.
    (f) Where subject to moisture, cylinders shall be so installed as to 
provide a space of at least 2 inches between the flooring and the bottom 
of the cylinders.
    (g) Cylinders shall be mounted in an upright position or inclined 
not more than 30 degrees from the vertical. However, cylinders which are 
fitted with flexible or bent siphon tubes may be inclined not more than 
80 degrees from the vertical.
    (h) Where check valves are not fitted on each independent cylinder 
discharge, plugs or caps shall be provided for closing outlets when 
cylinders are removed for inspection or refilling.
    (i) All cylinders used for storing carbon dioxide must be 
fabricated, tested, and marked in accordance with Sec. Sec.  147.60 and 
147.65 of this chapter.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 84-044, 53 FR 
7749, Mar. 10, 1988; USCG-1999-6216, 64 FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999]



Sec.  95.15-25  Discharge outlets.

    (a) Discharge outlets shall be of an approved type.



Sec.  95.15-30  Alarms.

    (a) A protected space must be fitted with an approved audible alarm 
if:
    (1) The space is normally accessible to persons onboard while the 
vessel is being navigated; and
    (2) Is not a paint locker or similar small space.
    (b) The alarm must:
    (1) Sound automatically and audibly for at least 20 seconds before 
carbon dioxide is discharged into the space;
    (2) Be conspicuously and centrally located and be marked as required 
by 46 CFR 97.37-9; and
    (3) Use stored gas power provided by the extinguishing agent, gas 
from pilot cylinders, or gas from cylinders specifically provided to 
power the alarms.
    (c) For systems installed on or after July 1, 1957, alarms are 
mandatory only for systems required to be fitted with a delayed 
discharge.

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33878, June 7, 2012]

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Sec.  95.15-35  Enclosure openings.

    (a) Where mechanical ventilation is provided for spaces other than 
cargo and similar spaces which are protected by a carbon dioxide 
extinguishing system, provisions shall be made so that the ventilation 
system is automatically shut down with the operation of the system to 
that space.
    (b) Where natural ventilation is provided for spaces protected by a 
carbon dioxide extinguishing system, provisions shall be made for easily 
and effectively closing off the ventilation.
    (c) Means shall be provided for closing all other openings to the 
space protected from outside such space. In this respect, relatively 
tight doors, shutters, or dampers shall be provided for openings in the 
lower portion of the space. The construction shall be such that openings 
in the upper portion of the space can be closed off either by 
permanently installed means or by the use of canvas or other material 
which is normally carried by the vessel.



Sec.  95.15-40  Pressure relief.

    (a) Where necessary, relatively tight compartments such as 
refrigeration spaces, paint lockers, etc., shall be provided with 
suitable means for relieving excessive pressure accumulating within the 
compartment when the carbon dioxide is injected.



Sec.  95.15-50  Lockout valves.

    (a) A lockout valve must be provided on any carbon dioxide 
extinguishing system protecting a space over 6,000 cubic feet in volume 
and installed or altered after July 9, 2013. ``Altered'' means modified 
or refurbished beyond the maintenance required by the manufacturer's 
design, installation, operation and maintenance manual.
    (b) The lockout valve must be a manually operated valve located in 
the discharge manifold prior to the stop valve or selector valves. When 
in the closed position, the lockout valve must provide complete 
isolation of the system from the protected space or spaces, making it 
impossible for carbon dioxide to discharge in the event of equipment 
failure during maintenance.
    (c) The lockout valve design or locking mechanism must make it 
obvious whether the valve is open or closed.
    (d) A valve is considered a lockout valve if it has a hasp or other 
means of attachment to which, or through which, a lock can be affixed, 
or it has a locking mechanism built into it.
    (e) The master or person-in-charge must ensure that the valve is 
locked open at all times, except while maintenance is being performed on 
the extinguishing system, when the valve must be locked in the closed 
position.
    (f) Lockout valves added to existing systems must be approved by the 
Commandant as part of the installed system.

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33878, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  95.15-60  Odorizing units.

    Each carbon dioxide extinguishing system installed or altered after 
July 9, 2013, must have an approved odorizing unit to produce the scent 
of wintergreen, the detection of which will serve as an indication that 
carbon dioxide gas is present in a protected area and any other area 
into which the carbon dioxide may migrate. ``Altered'' means modified or 
refurbished beyond the maintenance required by the manufacturer's 
design, installation, operation and maintenance manual.

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33878, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  95.15-90  Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

    (a) Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall 
meet the following requirements:
    (1) Existing arrangements, materials, and facilities previously 
approved shall be considered satisfactory so long as they meet the 
minimum requirements of this paragraph and they are maintained in good 
condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine 
Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations may be made to the same 
standards as the original installation.
    (2) The details of the systems shall be in general agreement with 
Sec. Sec.  95.15-5 through 95.15-40 insofar as is reasonable and 
practicable, with the exception of Sec.  95.15-5(d)(1), (2) and (4) 
covering spaces other than cargo spaces, which systems may be installed 
in accordance with paragraphs (a) (3) through (6) of this section.

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    (3) In boilerrooms, the bilges shall be protected by a system 
discharging principally below the floor plates. Perforated pipe may be 
used in lieu of discharge nozzles for such systems. The number of pounds 
of carbon dioxide shall be equal to the gross volume of the boilerroom 
taken to the top of the boilers divided by 36. In the event of an 
elevated boiler room which drains to the machinery space, the system 
shall be installed in the engineroom bilge and the gross volume shall be 
taken to the flat on which the boilers are installed.
    (4) In machinery spaces where main propulsion internal combustion 
machinery is installed, the number of pounds of carbon dioxide required 
shall be equal to the gross volume of the space taken to the under side 
of the deck forming the hatch opening divided by 22.
    (5) In miscellaneous spaces other than cargo or main machinery 
spaces the number of pounds of carbon dioxide required shall be equal to 
the gross volume of the space divided by 22.
    (6) Branch lines to the various spaces other than cargo and similar 
spaces shall be as noted in Table 95.15-90(a)(6). This table is based on 
cylinders having discharge outlets and siphon tubes of \3/8\ inch 
diameter.

                          Table 95.15-90(a)(6)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Number of cylinders
---------------------              Nominal pipe size, inches
   Over     Not over
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                   2   \1/2\--standard.
        2          4   \3/4\--standard.
        4          6   1--extra heavy.
        6         12   1\1/4\--extra heavy.
       12         16   1\1/2\--extra heavy.
       16         27   2--extra heavy.
       27         39   2\1/2\--extra heavy.
       39         60   3--extra heavy.
       60         80   3\1/2\--extra heavy.
       80        104   4--extra heavy.
      104        165   5--extra heavy.
------------------------------------------------------------------------


[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17001, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by USCG-1999-6216, 
64 FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999]



   Subpart 95.16_Fixed Clean Agent Gas Extinguishing Systems, Details

    Source: USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33879, June 7, 2012, unless otherwise 
noted.



Sec.  95.16-1  Application.

    (a) ``Clean agent'' means a halocarbon or inert gas used as a fire 
extinguishing agent.
    (b) A clean agent extinguishing system must comply with this part. 
Systems contracted for prior to July 9, 2012, may, as an alternative, 
comply with 46 CFR 95.16-90.
    (c) Each clean agent system must:
    (1) Be of a total flooding type to protect against Class B and Class 
C hazards as defined in 46 CFR 95.50-5;
    (2) Address and minimize any hazard to personnel created by the 
effects of extinguishing agent decomposition products and combustion 
products, especially the effects of decomposition product hydrogen 
fluoride (HF), if applicable;
    (3) Be accompanied by an approved manufacturer's design, 
installation, operation, and maintenance manual;
    (4) Be used only to protect enclosed spaces;
    (5) Not employ electric power for system actuation or controls; and
    (6) Not use any source of power for alarms in protected spaces, 
other than the extinguishing agent, gas from pilot cylinders, or gas 
from cylinders specifically provided to power the alarms.



Sec.  95.16-5  Controls.

    (a) At least one releasing station must be installed near the main 
entrance/exit to the protected space.
    (b) System controls must be of an approved type and be suitably 
protected from damage and located outside the protected space.
    (c) Systems must have releasing stations consisting of one control 
to operate the stop valve to the protected space and a second control to 
release at least the required amount of agent. These two controls must 
be located in a box or other enclosure clearly identified for the 
particular space.
    (d) Systems protecting a single space not exceeding 6,000 cubic feet 
in gross volume may be installed without a stop valve if a suitable 
horizontal means of escape from the space exists.
    (e) Controls may not be located in any space that could be cut off 
from the operator in the event of fire in the protected space.

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    (f) Where the extinguishing agent can be released by remote control, 
the system must have a manual local control at the cylinders.
    (g) Systems with remotely operated releasing controls must have 
mechanical override features.
    (h) Automatic discharge arrangements may be used for spaces having a 
gross volume less than 6,000 cubic feet. However, automatic discharge is 
required for spaces having a gross volume less than 6,000 cubic feet 
where the agent is stored in the protected space, as allowed by 46 CFR 
95.16-20.
    (i) A system designed to use gas pressure from one or more agent 
storage cylinders and provide pilot pressure to actuate the release of 
extinguishing agent from other storage cylinders that contain three or 
more total storage cylinders must be equipped with at least two 
designated pilot cylinders, each of which is capable of manual control 
at the pilot cylinder.



Sec.  95.16-10  Piping, fittings, valves, nozzles.

    (a) Piping, fittings, and valves must be:
    (1) In accordance with the manufacturer's approved design, 
installation, operation, and maintenance manual;
    (2) Securely supported and when necessary protected against damage;
    (3) Protected inside and out against corrosion; and
    (4) Equipped with:
    (i) Dead end lines (dirt traps) that extend at least 2 inches beyond 
the last nozzle of each distribution line and that are closed with a cap 
or plug; and
    (ii) Drains and dirt traps, fitted where necessary to prevent dirt 
or moisture accumulation and located in accessible locations where 
possible.
    (b) Piping requirements. Piping must be:
    (1) Used exclusively for extinguishing system purposes;
    (2) Protected by a pressure relief valve in sections where gas 
pressure can be trapped between closed valves; and
    (3) Welded if it passes through living quarters.
    (c) Piping prohibitions. Piping must not:
    (1) Use rolled groove or cut groove ends; or
    (2) Be fitted with drains or other openings if it passes through 
living quarters.
    (d) Valve requirements. Valves for system operation must be:
    (1) Outside the protected space, and
    (2) Marked, if serving a branch line, to indicate the space the 
branch line serves.
    (e) Valve prohibitions. Valves may not be located in any space that 
could be cut off from the operator in the event of fire in the protected 
space.



Sec.  95.16-15  Extinguishing agent: Quantity.

    A separate supply need not be provided for each space protected, but 
the total available supply must be at least sufficient for the space 
requiring the greatest amount.



Sec.  95.16-20  Extinguishing agent: Cylinder storage.

    (a) Unless installed as required in paragraph (b) of this section, 
the agent must be stored outside of the protected space. Common 
bulkheads and decks located between the cylinder storage room and the 
protected spaces must meet the insulation criteria for Class A-60, as 
defined in 46 CFR 72.05-10.
    (b) The cylinders may be stored inside the protected space, if:
    (1) The space does not exceed 6,000 cubic feet gross volume; and
    (2) The system can be automatically operated by a pneumatic heat 
actuator as well as a remote manual control.
    (c) The cylinder storage space must be properly ventilated and 
designed to preclude an anticipated ambient temperature in excess of 130 
[deg]Fahrenheit.
    (d) The cylinders must be securely fastened and supported as 
directed in the manufacturer's approved design, installation, operation, 
and maintenance manual, and where necessary protected against damage.
    (e) The cylinders must be mounted so they are readily accessible and 
capable of easy removal for recharging and inspection and for weighing 
in the case of halocarbon system cylinders.
    (f) The cylinders must be installed to provide a space of at least 2 
inches between the deck and the bottom of the

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cylinders. A tray or other bottom support located 2 inches above the 
deck is an acceptable arrangement.
    (g) The cylinders must be mounted upright, unless otherwise 
specified in the instruction manual.
    (h) All cylinder storage room doors must open outward.



Sec.  95.16-25  Manifold and cylinder arrangements.

    (a) A check valve must be provided between each cylinder and 
manifold or distribution piping. The valve must be permanently marked to 
indicate the direction of flow.
    (b) If the same cylinder is used to protect more than one space, 
normally, closed stop valves must be provided to direct the agent into 
each protected space.
    (c) Each cylinder must be fabricated, tested, and marked in 
accordance with 46 CFR 147.60(b) and 49 CFR part 180.
    (d) The cylinders in a common manifold must be:
    (1) Of the same size;
    (2) Filled with the same amount of agent; and
    (3) Pressurized to the same working pressure.



Sec.  95.16-30  Enclosure openings.

    (a) If mechanical ventilation is provided for in a protected space, 
the ventilation system must automatically shut down prior to discharge 
of the system to that space.
    (b) If natural ventilation is provided for in a space protected by a 
clean agent extinguishing system, the ventilation must be capable of 
being easily and effectively closed off.
    (c) All other openings to a protected space must be capable of being 
closed. Doors, shutters, or dampers must be installed for openings in 
the lower portion of the space. Openings in the upper portion of the 
space must be capable of being closed off either by permanently 
installed means or by the use of canvas or other material normally 
carried on the vessel.



Sec.  95.16-35  Pressure relief.

    Tight compartments, like refrigeration spaces and paint lockers, 
must have a way to relieve the accumulation of excessive pressure within 
the compartment when the extinguishing agent is injected.



Sec.  95.16-40  Locked spaces.

    If a space or enclosure containing extinguishing agent supply or 
controls is lockable, a key to the space or enclosure must be in a break 
glass type box conspicuously located adjacent to the opening.



Sec.  95.16-45  Pre-discharge alarms and time delay devices.

    (a) Each system protecting a space with greater than 6,000 cubic 
feet gross volume or a space less than 6,000 cubic feet gross volume 
without a suitable horizontal escape route must have a pneumatic pre-
discharge alarm and time delay.
    (1) The time delay period must:
    (i) Last at least 20 seconds;
    (ii) Be approved by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection during 
system installation; and
    (iii) Provide enough time for one person to walk from the farthest 
area of the protected space to the primary exit.
    (2) The time delay device must be pneumatically operated and have an 
accuracy of -0/+20 percent of the rated time delay period throughout the 
operating temperature range and range of delay settings.
    (b) The pre-discharge alarm must:
    (1) Sound for the duration of the time delay;
    (2) Be conspicuously and centrally located in the protected space 
and marked as required by 46 CFR 97.37-9;
    (3) Depend on the extinguishing agent, gas from a pilot cylinder, or 
a nitrogen cylinder specifically provided to power the alarm for its 
source of power; and
    (4) Be audible over running machinery.



Sec.  95.16-50  Instructions.

    (a) Simple, complete operating instructions must be conspicuously 
located at or near any release station and in the extinguishing agent 
cylinder storage room.
    (b) On a system in which extinguishing agent cylinders are stored 
outside the protected space, operating instructions must also:

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    (1) Include a schematic diagram of the system; and
    (2) Describe alternate methods of discharging the extinguishing 
agent into protected spaces should the manual releases or stop valve 
controls fail to operate.



Sec.  95.16-60  System piping installation testing.

    (a) Halocarbon systems. A pressure test using the extinguishing 
agent, air or inert gas, must be conducted on halocarbon system 
discharge piping on completion of piping installation and before 
extinguishing agent cylinders are connected.
    (1) Except as otherwise specified in this section:
    (i) Piping from the cylinders to the stop valves or selector valves 
must be subjected to a pressure of 1\1/2\ times the cylinder charging 
pressure at 70 [deg]Fahrenheit; and
    (ii) The leakage during a 2-minute period must not exceed a pressure 
drop of 10 percent of the test pressure.
    (2) Individual branch lines to a protected space must be tested as 
described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, except that:
    (i) The pressure must be 150 pounds per square inch; and
    (ii) Distribution piping must be capped within the protected space 
at the first joint upstream of the nozzles.
    (3) Pneumatic actuation piping must be tested as described in 
paragraph (a)(1) of this section.
    (b) Inert gas systems. A pressure test using air or inert gas must 
be conducted on each inert gas system's piping on completion of piping 
installation and before extinguishing agent cylinders are connected.
    (1) Except as otherwise specified in this section:
    (i) Piping from the cylinders to the stop valves or selector valves 
must be subjected to a pressure of 1,000 pounds per square inch (psi) at 
70 [deg]Fahrenheit; and
    (ii) The leakage during a 2-minute period must not exceed a pressure 
drop of 100 psi.
    (2) Individual branch lines to a protected space must be tested as 
described in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, except that:
    (i) The pressure must be 600 psi; and
    (ii) Distribution piping must be capped within the protected space 
at the first joint upstream of the nozzles.
    (3) Pneumatic actuation piping must be tested as described in 
paragraph (b)(1) of this section.
    (c) Small independent systems. In lieu of test requirements in 
paragraphs (a) or (b) of this section, a small independent halocarbon or 
inert gas system, like those found in emergency generator rooms and 
paint lockers, may be tested by blowing out the piping with air pressure 
of at least 100 psi, if:
    (1) There are no valves in the system discharge piping; and
    (2) There is not more than one change in direction between the agent 
container and the discharge nozzle.



Sec.  95.16-90  Installations contracted for prior to July 9, 2012.

    Installations contracted for prior to July 9, 2012, must meet the 
requirements of this subpart unless previously approved existing 
arrangements, materials, and facilities are:
    (a) Maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer 
in Charge, Marine Inspection; and
    (b) Subjected to no more than minor repairs or alterations 
implemented to the same standards as the original installation.



            Subpart 95.17_Foam Extinguishing Systems, Details



Sec.  95.17-1  Application.

    (a) Where a foam extinguishing system is installed, the provisions 
of this subpart, with the exception of Sec.  95.17-90, shall apply to 
all installations contracted for on or after November 19, 1952. 
Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet the 
requirements of Sec.  95.17-90.



Sec.  95.17-5  Quantity of foam required.

    (a) Area protected. (1) For machinery and similar spaces, the system 
shall be so designed and arranged as to spread a blanket of foam over 
the entire tank top or bilge of the space protected. The arrangement of 
piping shall be such as to give a uniform distribution over the entire 
area protected.

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    (2) Where an installation is made to protect an oil fired boiler 
installation on a flat which is open to or can drain to the lower 
engineroom or other space, both the flat and the lower space shall be 
protected simultaneously. The flat shall be fitted with suitable 
coamings on all openings other than deck drains to properly restrain the 
oil and foam at that level. Other installations of a similar nature will 
be considered in a like manner.
    (3) Where a system is installed to protect a tank, it shall be so 
designed and arranged as to spread a blanket of foam over the entire 
liquid surface of the tank within the range of usual trim. The 
arrangement of piping shall be such as to give a uniform distribution 
over the entire area protected.
    (b) Rate of application. (1) For spaces other than tanks, the rate 
of discharge to foam outlets protecting the hazard shall be at least as 
set forth in this paragraph.
    (i) For chemical foam systems with stored ``A'' and ``B'' solutions, 
a total of at least 1.6 gallons per minute of the two solutions shall be 
discharged for each 10 square feet of area protected.
    (ii) For other types of foam systems, the water rate to the dry 
powder generators or air foam production equipment shall be at least 1.6 
gallons per minute for each 10 square feet of area protected.
    (2) For tanks, the rate of discharge to foam outlets protecting the 
hazard shall be as set forth in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, except 
that the value of 1 gallon per minute shall be substituted in both cases 
for the value of 1.6 gallons per minute.
    (c) Supply of foam producing material. (1) There shall be provided a 
quantity of foam producing material sufficient to operate the equipment 
at the discharge rate specified in paragraph (b) of this section for a 
period of at least 3 minutes for spaces other than tanks, and for at 
least 5 minutes for tanks.
    (d) Separate supply of foam agent. A separate supply of foam agent 
need not be provided for each space protected. The total available 
supply shall be at least sufficient for the space requiring the greatest 
amount.
    (e) Water supply for required pumps. Where pumps are required, the 
water supply shall be from outside the space protected and shall in no 
way be dependent upon power from the space protected.



Sec.  95.17-10  Controls.

    (a) The foam agent, its container, and all controls and valves for 
the operation of the system shall be of an approved type.
    (b) The foam agent container and all controls and valves for the 
operation of the system shall be outside the space protected and shall 
not be located in such space as might be cut off or made inaccessible in 
the event of fire in any of the spaces protected. The control space 
shall be as convenient as practicable to one of the main escapes from 
the spaces protected, and shall be marked as required by Sec.  97.37-13 
of this subchapter. Where pumps are required, it shall not be necessary 
that they be started from the control space.
    (c) Complete, but simple instructions for the operation of the 
system shall be located in a conspicuous place at or near the controls.
    (d) The valves to the various spaces served shall be marked as 
required by Sec.  97.37-10 of this subchapter.



Sec.  95.17-15  Piping.

    (a) All piping, valves, and fittings shall meet the applicable 
requirements of Subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter.
    (b) All piping, valves, and fittings of ferrous materials shall be 
protected inside and outside against corrosion unless specifically 
approved otherwise by the Commandant.
    (c) All piping, valves, and fittings shall be securely supported, 
and where necessary, protected against injury.
    (d) Drains and dirt traps shall be fitted where necessary to prevent 
the accumulation of dirt or moisture.
    (e) Piping shall be used for no other purpose.



Sec.  95.17-20  Discharge outlets.

    (a) Discharge outlets shall be of an approved type.

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Sec.  95.17-25  Additional protection required.

    (a) In order that any residual fires above the floor plates may be 
extinguished when a foam system is installed for the protection of 
spaces other than tanks, at least 2 fire hydrants, in addition to those 
required for the machinery space by Subpart 95.10, shall be installed 
outside of the machinery space entrance. Such hydrants shall be fitted 
with sufficient hose so that any part of the machinery space may be 
reached with at least 2 streams of water, and each hose shall be 
equipped with an approved combination nozzle, applicator, and self-
cleaning strainer as described in Sec.  95.10-10(i)(3).



Sec.  95.17-90  Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

    (a) Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall 
meet the following requirements:
    (1) Existing arrangements, materials, and facilities previously 
approved shall be considered satisfactory so long as they meet the 
minimum requirements of this paragraph and they are maintained in good 
condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine 
Inspection. Minor repairs and alterations may be made to the same 
standards as the original installation.
    (2) The details of the systems shall be in general agreement with 
Sec. Sec.  95.17-5 through 95.17-20, with the exception of Sec.  95.17-
5(a)(2), insofar as is reasonable and practicable. A 6-inch blanket of 
foam in 5 minutes for tanks and 3 minutes for other spaces will be 
considered as meeting the requirements of Sec.  95.17-5.



           Subpart 95.30_Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Details



Sec.  95.30-1  Application.

    Automatic sprinkler systems must comply with Chapter 25 of NFPA 13 
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  95.01-2).

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48263, July 22, 2016]



  Subpart 95.50_Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers and Semiportable Fire 
             Extinguishing Systems, Arrangements and Details



Sec.  95.50-1  Application.

    (a) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of Sec. Sec.  
95.50-80 and 95.50-90, as applicable, apply to all vessels, other than 
unmanned barges and fishing vessels, contracted for on or after November 
19, 1952.
    (b) Vessels contracted for prior to August 22, 2016 and on or after 
November 19, 1952, must meet the requirements of Sec.  95.50-80.
    (c) Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, must meet the 
requirements of Sec.  95.50-90.

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48264, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  95.50-5  [Reserved]



Sec.  95.50-10  Location.

    (a) Approved portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire 
extinguishing systems must be installed in accordance with Table 95.50-
10(a) of this section. The location of the equipment must be to the 
satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Nothing in 
this paragraph should be construed as limiting the Officer in Charge, 
Marine Inspection, from requiring such additional equipment as he or she 
deems necessary for the proper protection of the vessel.
    (b) Table 95.50-10(a) indicates the minimum required number and type 
of extinguisher for each space listed. Extinguishers with larger 
numerical ratings or multiple letter designations may be used if the 
extinguishers meet the requirements of the table.

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  Table 95.50-10(a)--Portable Fire Extinguisher and Semi-Portable Fire
                          Extinguishing Systems
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                Minimum required        Quantity and
            Space                    rating               location
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Safety Areas \1\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wheelhouse or fire control    ....................  None required.
 room.
Stairway and elevator         ....................  None required.
 enclosures.
Communicating corridors.....  2-A.................  1 in each main
                                                     corridor not more
                                                     than 150 ft apart.
                                                     (May be located in
                                                     stairways.)
Lifeboat embarkation and      ....................  None.
 lowering stations.
Radio room..................  20-B:C \2\..........  2 required in the
                                                     vicinity of the
                                                     exit.\2\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           Accommodations \1\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Staterooms, toilet spaces,    ....................  None required.
 public spaces, offices,
 lockers, isolated
 storerooms, pantries, open
 decks, etc.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           Service Spaces \1\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Galleys.....................  40-B:C..............  1 for each 2,500 sq
                                                     ft or fraction
                                                     thereof suitable
                                                     for hazards
                                                     involved.
Paint and lamp rooms........  40-B................  1 outside space in
                                                     the vicinity of the
                                                     exit.
Accessible baggage, mail,     2-A.................  1 for each 2,500 sq
 specie rooms, and                                   ft or fraction
 storerooms.                                         thereof located in
                                                     the vicinity of the
                                                     exits, either
                                                     inside or outside
                                                     the spaces.
Carpenter shop and similar    2-A.................  1 outside the space
 spaces.                                             in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Machinery Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Coal-fired boilers: Bunker    ....................  None required.
 and boiler space.
Oil-fired boilers: Spaces     40-B................  2 required.\3\
 containing oil-fired         160-B...............  1 required.\4\
 boilers, either main or
 auxiliary, or their fuel-
 oil units.
Internal combustion or gas    40-B................  1 for each 1,000
 turbine propelling                                  brake horsepower;
 machinery spaces.                                   not less than 2 but
                                                     not more than 6.\5\
                              120-B...............  1 required. \6 7\
Electric propulsive motors    40-B:C..............  1 for each
 or generators of an open                            propulsion motor or
 type.                                               generator unit.
Enclosed ventilating systems  ....................  None required.
 for motors and generators
 of electric propelling
 machinery.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Auxiliary Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal combustion or gas    40-B................  1 outside the space
 turbine.                                            in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.\7\
Electric emergency motors or  40-B:C..............  1 outside the space
 generators.                                         in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.\8\
Steam.......................  ....................  None required.
Trunks to machinery spaces..  ....................  None required.
Fuel tanks..................  ....................  None required.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              Cargo Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Inaccessible during voyage,   ....................  None required.
 including trunks and cargo
 tanks.
Accessible during voyage....  ....................  None required.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               Spare Units
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              2-A.................  10 percent of the
                                                     total number
                                                     required rounded
                                                     up.
                              40-B:C..............  10 percent of the
                                                     total number
                                                     required rounded
                                                     up.
                              20-B:C..............  1
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ For motorboats, the total number of portable fire extinguishers
  required for safety areas, accommodation spaces, and service spaces
  must be one 20-B for motorboats of less than 50 GT and two 20-B
  ratings for motorboats of 50 GT or more.
\2\ For vessels on an international voyage, substitute one 20-C in the
  vicinity of the exit.
\3\ Vessels of less than 1,000 gross tons require one.
\4\ Vessels of less than 1,000 gross tons may substitute one 160-B.
\5\ Only one is required for motorboats.
\6\ If an oil-burning donkey boiler fitted in space, the 160-B
  previously required for the protection of the boiler may be
  substituted. Not required where a fixed carbon dioxide system is
  installed.
\7\ Not required on vessels of less than 300 gross tons if the fuel has
  a flashpoint higher than 110 [deg]F.
\8\ Not required on vessels of less than 300 gross tons.


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    (c) Semi-portable fire extinguishing systems must be located in the 
open so as to be readily seen.
    (d) If portable fire extinguishers are not located in the open or 
behind glass so that they may be readily seen, they may be placed in 
enclosures together with the firehose, provided such enclosures are 
marked as required by Sec.  97.37-15 of this subchapter.
    (e) Portable fire extinguishers and their stations must be numbered 
in accordance with Sec.  97.37-23 of this subchapter.
    (f) Portable or semi-portable extinguishers, which are required on 
their nameplates to be protected from freezing, must not be located 
where freezing temperatures may be expected.

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48264, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  95.50-20  Semi-portable fire extinguishers.

    (a) The frame or support of each semi-portable fire extinguisher 
required by Table 95.50-10(a) must be welded or otherwise permanently 
attached to a bulkhead or deck.
    (b) If an approved semi-portable fire extinguisher has wheels and is 
not required by Table 95.50-10(a), it must be securely stowed when not 
in use to prevent it from rolling out of control under heavy sea 
conditions.
    (c) Semi-portable extinguishers must be fitted with suitable hoses 
and nozzles, or other practicable means, so that all areas of the space 
can be protected.

[CGD 77-039, 44 FR 34133, June 14, 1979, as amended by USCG-2012-0196, 
81 FR 48265, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  95.50-80  Location and number of fire extinguishers required for
vessels constructed prior to August 22, 2016.

    (a) Vessels contracted for prior to August 22, 2016 must meet the 
following requirements:
    (1) Previously installed extinguishers with extinguishing capacities 
smaller than what is required in table 95.50-10(a) of this subpart need 
not be replaced and may be continued in service so long as they are 
maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection.
    (2) All new equipment and installations must meet the applicable 
requirements in this subpart for new vessels.
    (b) [Reserved]

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48265, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  95.50-90  Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

    (a) Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet 
the following requirements:
    (1) The provisions of Sec. Sec.  95.50-5 through 95.50-15 shall be 
met with the exception that existing installations in safety areas and 
service spaces may be maintained if in the opinion of the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection, they are in general agreement with the degree 
of safety prescribed by Table 95.50-10(a). In such cases, minor 
modifications may be made to the same standard as the original 
installation: Provided, That in no case will a greater departure from 
the standards of Table 95.50-10(a) be permitted than presently exists.



                         Subpart 95.60_Fire Axes



Sec.  95.60-1  Application.

    (a) The provisions of this subpart shall apply to all vessels other 
than motorboats.



Sec.  95.60-5  Number required.

    (a) All vessels except barges shall carry at least the minimum 
number of fire axes as set forth in Table 95.60-5(a). Nothing in this 
paragraph shall be construed as limiting the Officer in Charge, Marine 
Inspection, from requiring such additional fire axes as he deems 
necessary for the proper protection of the vessel.

                            Table 95.60-5(a)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                    Gross tons
--------------------------------------------------     Number of axes
          Over                    Not over
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                         50                  1
                50                      200                  2
               200                      500                  4
               500                    1,000                  6
             1,000        .......................            8
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (b) Manned barges shall carry at least two fire axes.

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Sec.  95.60-10  Location.

    (a) Fire axes shall be distributed throughout the spaces available 
to persons on board so as to be most readily available in the event of 
emergency.
    (b) If fire axes are not located in the open, or behind glass, so 
that they may be readily seen, they may be placed in enclosures together 
with the fire hose, provided such enclosures are marked as required by 
Sec.  97.37-15 of this subchapter.



PART 96_VESSEL CONTROL AND MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT-
-Table of Contents



                        Subpart 96.01_Application

Sec.
96.01-1 General.
96.01-3 Incorporation by reference.

                Subpart 96.03_Marine Engineering Systems

96.03-1 Installation and details.

Subpart 96.05_Electrical Engineering and Interior Communications Systems

96.05-1 Installation and details.

          Subpart 96.06_Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements

96.06-1 Installation.

               Subpart 96.07_Anchors, Chains, and Hawsers

96.07-1 Application.
96.07-5 Ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes service.
96.07-10 Lakes, bays, and sounds, or river service.
96.07-90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

             Subpart 96.17_Magnetic Compass and Gyrocompass

96.17-1 When required.

                           Subpart 96.25_Radar

96.25-1 When required.

                    Subpart 96.27_Sounding Equipment

96.27-1 When required.

               Subpart 96.30_Protection From Refrigerants

96.30-1 Application.
96.30-5 General.
96.30-15 Self-contained breathing apparatus.
96.30-90 Vessels contracted for before November 23, 1992.

                     Subpart 96.35_Fireman's Outfit

96.35-1 Application.
96.35-5 General.
96.35-10 Fireman's outfit.
96.35-15 Stowage.
96.35-20 Spare charges.
96.35-90 Vessels contracted for before November 23, 1992.

                 Subpart 96.40_Pilot Boarding Equipment

96.40-1 Pilot boarding equipment.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 
Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

    Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17008, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise 
noted.



                        Subpart 96.01_Application



Sec.  96.01-1  General.

    (a) The provisions of this part shall apply to all vessels except as 
specifically noted in this part.



Sec.  96.01-3  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain materials are incorporated by reference into this part 
with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register in accordance 
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a). To enforce any edition other than the one listed 
in paragraph (b) of this section, notice of the change must be published 
in the Federal Register and the material made available to the public. 
All approved material is on file at the Office of the Federal Register, 
Washington, DC 20408, and at the Coast Guard Headquarters. Contact 
Commandant (CG-ENG), Attn: Office of Design and Engineering Systems, 
U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC 20593-7509. The material is also available from the 
address indicated in paragraph (b).
    (b) The material approved for incorporation by reference in this 
part, and the sections affected is:

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            American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.
ASTM F 1014-92, Standard Specification for Flashlights on Vessels--
96.35-5

    Note: All other documents referenced in this part are still in 
effect.

[CGD 82-042, 53 FR 17705, May 18, 1988, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR 
50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50729, Sept. 27, 1996; CGD 97-
057, 62 FR 51046, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-1999-5151, 64 FR 67181, Dec. 1, 
1999; USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49232, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2012-0832. 77 FR 
59780, Oct. 1, 2012; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60151, Sept. 30, 2013]



                Subpart 96.03_Marine Engineering Systems



Sec.  96.03-1  Installation and details.

    (a) The installation of all systems of a marine engineering nature, 
together with the details of design, construction, and installation, 
shall be in accordance with the requirements of subchapter F (Marine 
Engineering) of this chapter. Systems of this type include the 
following:

Steering Systems.
Bilge and Ballast Systems.
Tank Vent and Sounding Systems.
Overboard Discharges and Shell Connections.
Pipe and Pressure Systems.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas For Cooking and Heating.



Subpart 96.05_Electrical Engineering and Interior Communications Systems



Sec.  96.05-1  Installation and details.

    (a) The installation of all systems of an electrical engineering or 
interior communication nature, together with the details of design, 
construction, and installation, shall be in accordance with the 
requirements of subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter. 
Systems of this type include the following:

Ship's service generating systems.
Ship's service power distribution systems.
Ship's lighting systems.
Electric propulsion and propulsion control systems.
Emergency lighting and power systems.
Electric lifeboat winch systems.
Electric steering gear and steering control systems.
Fire detecting and alarm systems.
Sound powered telephone and voice tube systems.
Engine order telegraph systems.
Rudder angle indicator systems.
Refrigerated spaces alarm systems.
Navigation lights systems.
Daylight signaling lights.
Miscellaneous machinery alarms and controls.
General alarm systems.

    (b) Electrical equipment installed in spaces ``specially suitable 
for vehicles'' shall be in accordance with subchapter J (Electrical 
Engineering) of this chapter.

[CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 15285, Dec. 6, 1966, as amended by CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 
5719, Apr. 12, 1968, CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15232, Apr. 8, 1982]



          Subpart 96.06_Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements



Sec.  96.06-1  Installation.

    The installation of all lifesaving appliances and arrangements must 
be in accordance with subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and 
Arrangements) of this chapter.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996]



               Subpart 96.07_Anchors, Chains, and Hawsers



Sec.  96.07-1  Application.

    (a) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of Sec.  
96.07-90, shall apply to all vessels contracted for on or after November 
19, 1952. Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet 
the requirements of Sec.  96.07-90.



Sec.  96.07-5  Ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes service.

    (a) Vessels in ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes service, except 
unmanned barges, shall be fitted with anchors. chains, and hawsers in 
general agreement with the Standards established by the American Bureau 
of Shipping, see Subpart 90.35 of this subchapter.
    (b) In addition to the provisions of paragraph (a) of this section, 
the following requirements and alternatives also apply:

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    (1) The American Bureau of Shipping rules relating to anchor 
equipment are mandatory, not a guide.
    (2) Vessels under 200 feet (61 meters) in length and with an 
American Bureau of Shipping equipment number of less than 150 may be 
equipped with either--
    (i) One anchor of the tabular weight and one-half the tabulated 
length of anchor chain listed in the applicable standard, or
    (ii) Two anchors of one-half the tabular weight with the total 
length of anchor chain listed in the applicable standard provided both 
anchors are in a position that allows for ready use at all times and the 
windlass is capable of heaving in either anchor.
    (c) Tugs, under 200 feet (61 meters) in length, shall have at least 
one anchor of one-half the tabular weight listed in the applicable 
standards.
    (d) Standards of other recognized classification societies may be 
used, in lieu of those established by the American Bureau of Shipping, 
upon approval by the Commandant.

[CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 5720, Apr. 12, 1968, as amended by CGD 87-013, 53 FR 
20624, June 6, 1988]



Sec.  96.07-10  Lakes, bays, and sounds, or river service.

    (a) Vessels in lakes, bays, and sounds, or river service shall be 
fitted with such ground tackle and hawsers as deemed necessary by the 
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, depending upon the size of the 
vessel and the waters on which it operates.



Sec.  96.07-90  Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

    (a) Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet 
the following requirements:
    (1) Installations previously accepted or approved shall be 
considered satisfactory for the same service so long as they are 
maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection. If the service of the vessel is changed, the 
suitability of the equipment will be established by the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection.



             Subpart 96.17_Magnetic Compass and Gyrocompass



Sec.  96.17-1  When required.

    (a) All mechanically propelled vessels in ocean or coastwise service 
must be fitted with a magnetic compass.
    (b) All mechanically propelled vessels of 1,600 gross tons and over 
in ocean or coastwise service must be fitted with a gyrocompass in 
addition to the magnetic compass.
    (c) Each vessel must have an illuminated repeater for the 
gyrocompass required under paragraph (b) that is at the main steering 
stand unless the gyrocompass is illuminated and is at the main steering 
stand.

[CGD 75-074, 42 FR 5963, Jan. 31, 1977]



                           Subpart 96.25_Radar



Sec.  96.25-1  When required.

    All mechanically propelled vessels of 1,600 gross tons and over in 
ocean or coastwise service must be fitted with a marine radar system for 
surface navigation. Facilities for plotting radar readings must be 
provided on the bridge.

[CGD 75-074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31, 1977]



                    Subpart 96.27_Sounding Equipment



Sec.  96.27-1  When required.

    All mechanically propelled vessels of 500 gross tons and over in 
ocean or coastwise service and all mechanically propelled vessels of 500 
gross tons and over in Great Lakes service and certificated for service 
on the River St. Lawrence eastward of the lower exit of the St. Lambert 
Lock at Montreal, Canada, must be fitted with an efficient electronic 
sounding apparatus.

[CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996]



               Subpart 96.30_Protection From Refrigerants

    Source: CGD 86-036, 57 FR 48325, Oct. 23, 1992, unless otherwise 
noted.

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Sec.  96.30-1  Application.

    (a) This subpart, except Sec.  96.30-90, applies to each vessel that 
is contracted for on or after November 23, 1992, and is equipped with 
any refrigeration unit using--
    (1) Ammonia to refrigerate any space with a volume of more than 20 
cubic feet; or
    (2) Fluorocarbons to refrigerate any space with a volume of more 
than 1000 cubic feet.
    (b) Each vessel that is contracted for before November 23, 1992, 
must satisfy Sec.  96.30-90 if it is equipped with any refrigeration 
unit using--
    (1) Ammonia to refrigerate any space with a volume of more than 20 
cubic feet; or
    (2) Fluorocarbons to refrigerate any space with a volume of more 
than 1000 cubic feet.



Sec.  96.30-5  General.

    (a) Each self-contained breathing apparatus must be of the pressure-
demand, open-circuit type, approved by the Mine Safety and Health 
Administration (MSHA) and by the National Institute for Occupational 
Safety and Health (NIOSH), and have at a minimum a 30-minute air supply, 
a full facepiece, and a spare charge.
    (b) All equipment shall be maintained in an operative condition, and 
it shall be the responsibility of the master and chief engineer to 
ascertain that a sufficient number of the crew are familiar with the 
operation of the equipment.

[CGD 86-036, 57 FR 48325, Oct. 23, 1992; 57 FR 56406, Nov. 27, 1992]



Sec.  96.30-15  Self-contained breathing apparatus.

    (a) Each vessel must have a self-contained breathing apparatus for 
use as protection against gas leaking from a refrigeration unit.
    (b) The self-contained breathing apparatus required by paragraph (a) 
of this section may be one of those required by Sec.  96.35-10.



Sec.  96.30-90  Vessels contracted for before November 23, 1992.

    Vessels contracted for before November 23, 1992, must meet the 
following requirements:
    (a) Each vessels must satisfy Sec. Sec.  96.30-5 through 96.30-15 
concerning the number of items and method of stowage of equipment.
    (b) Items of equipment previously approved, but not meeting the 
applicable specifications set forth in Sec.  96.30-5, may continue in 
service as long as they are maintained in good condition to the 
satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection; but each item 
in an installation or a replacement must meet all applicable 
specifications.
    (c) After November 23, 1994, each respirator must either satisfy 
Sec.  96.30-5(a) or be a self-contained compressed-air breathing 
apparatus previously approved by MSHA and NIOSH under part 160, subpart 
160.011, of this chapter.



                     Subpart 96.35_Fireman's Outfit



Sec.  96.35-1  Application.

    This subpart, except Sec.  96.35-90, applies to each vessel that is 
on an international voyage and is contracted for on or after November 
23, 1992. Each vessel that is on an international voyage and is 
contracted for before November 23, 1992, must satisfy Sec.  96.35-90.

[CGD 86-036, 57 FR 48325, Oct. 23, 1992]



Sec.  96.35-5  General.

    (a) All flame safety lamps shall be of an approved type, constructed 
in accordance with subpart 160.016 of subchapter Q (Specifications) of 
this chapter.
    (b) Each self-contained breathing apparatus must be of the pressure-
demand, open-circuit type, approved by the Mine Safety and Health 
Administration (MSHA) and by the National Institute for Occupational 
Safety and Health (NIOSH), and have at a minimum a 30-minute air supply 
and full facepiece.
    (c) Flashlights shall be Type II or Type III, constructed and marked 
in accordance with ASTM F 1014 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  
96.01-3).
    (d) All lifelines shall be of steel or bronze wire rope. Steel wire 
rope shall

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be either inherently corrosion-resistant, or made so by galvanizing or 
tinning. Each end shall be fitted with a hook with keeper having throat 
opening which can be readily slipped over a \5/8\-inch bolt. The total 
length of the lifeline shall be dependent upon the size and arrangement 
of the vessel, and more than one line may be hooked together to achieve 
the necessary length. No individual length of lifeline may be less than 
50 feet in length. The assembled lifeline shall have a minimum breaking 
strength of 1,500 pounds.
    (e) All equipment shall be maintained in an operative condition, and 
it shall be the responsibility of the master and chief engineer to 
ascertain that a sufficient number of the crew are familiar with the 
operation of the equipment.
    (f) Boots and gloves shall be of rubber or other electrically 
nonconducting material.
    (g) The helmet shall provide effective protection against impact.
    (h) Protective clothing shall be of material that will protect the 
skin from the heat of fire and burns from scalding steam. The outer 
surface shall be water resistant.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17008, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 69-72, 34 FR 
17485, Oct. 29, 1969; CGD 82-042, 53 FR 17705, May 18, 1988; CGD 86-036, 
57 FR 48325, Oct. 23, 1992; USCG-1999-5151, 64 FR 67181, Dec. 1, 1999]



Sec.  96.35-10  Fireman's outfit.

    (a) Each fireman's outfit must consist of one self-contained 
breathing apparatus, one lifeline with a belt or a suitable harness, one 
flashlight, one flame safety lamp, one rigid helmet, boots and gloves, 
protective clothing, and one fire ax. In lieu of the flame safety lamp, 
vessels may carry an oxygen depletion meter which is listed by a Coast 
Guard recognized independent laboratory as intrinsically safe.
    (b) Every vessel shall carry at least two firemen's outfits.

[CGFR 69-72, 34 FR 17485, Oct. 29, 1969, as amended by CGD 86-036, 57 FR 
48325, Oct. 23, 1992; CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997]



Sec.  96.35-15  Stowage.

    The fireman's outfits must be stored in widely separated, accessible 
locations.

[CGD 75-074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31, 1977]



Sec.  96.35-20  Spare charges.

    (a) A complete recharge shall be carried for each self-contained 
breathing apparatus, and a complete set of spare batteries shall be 
carried for each flashlight. The spares shall be stowed in the same 
location as the equipment it is to reactivate.



Sec.  96.35-90  Vessels contracted for before November 23, 1992.

    Vessels contracted for before November 23, 1992, must meet the 
following requirements:
    (a) Each vessel must satisfy Sec. Sec.  96.35-5 through 96.35-20 
concerning the number of items and method of stowage of equipment.
    (b) Items of equipment previously approved, but not meeting the 
applicable specifications set forth in Sec.  96.35-5, may continue in 
service as long as they are maintained in good condition to the 
satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection; but each item 
in an installation or a replacement must meet all applicable 
specifications.
    (c) After November 23, 1994, each respirator must either satisfy 
Sec.  96.35-5(b) or be a self-contained compressed-air breathing 
apparatus previously approved by MSHA and NIOSH under part 160, subpart 
160.011, of this chapter.

[CGD 86-036, 57 FR 48326, Oct. 23, 1992]



                 Subpart 96.40_Pilot Boarding Equipment



Sec.  96.40-1  Pilot boarding equipment.

    (a) This section applies to each vessel that normally embarks or 
disembarks a pilot from a pilot boat or other vessel.
    (b) Each vessel must have suitable pilot boarding equipment 
available for use on each side of the vessel. If a vessel has only one 
set of equipment, the equipment must be capable of being easily 
transferred to and rigged for use on either side of the vessel.

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    (c) Pilot boarding equipment must be capable of resting firmly 
against the vessel's side and be secured so that it is clear from 
overboard discharges.
    (d) Each vessel must have lighting positioned to provide adequate 
illumination for the pilot boarding equipment and each point of access.
    (e) Each vessel must have a point of access that has--
    (1) A gateway in the rails or bulwark with adequate handholds; or
    (2) Two handhold stanchions and a bulwark ladder that is securely 
attached to the bulwark rail and deck.
    (f) The pilot boarding equipment required by paragraph (b) of this 
section must include at least one pilot ladder approved under subpart 
163.003 of this chapter. Each pilot ladder must be of a single length 
and capable of extending from the point of access to the water's edge 
during each condition of loading and trim, with an adverse list of 
15[deg].
    (g) Whenever the distance from the water's edge to the point of 
access is more than 30 feet, access from a pilot ladder to the vessel 
must be by way of an accommodation ladder or equally safe and convenient 
means.
    (h) Pilot hoists, if used, must be approved under subpart 163.002 of 
this chapter.

[CGD 79-032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984]



PART 97_OPERATIONS--Table of Contents



                        Subpart 97.01_Application

Sec.
97.01-1 General; preemptive effect.
97.01-2 Incorporation by reference.

         Subpart 97.05_Notice to Mariners and Aids to Navigation

97.05-1 Duty of officers.
97.05-5 Charts and nautical publications.

    Subpart 97.07_Notice and Reporting of Casualty and Voyage Records

97.07-1 Notice and reporting of casualty and voyage records.

  Subpart 97.10_Persons Allowed in Pilothouse and on Navigation Bridge

97.10-1 Application.
97.10-5 Persons excluded.

                     Subpart 97.11_Stability Letter

97.11-1 Posting.

                    Subpart 97.12_Bulk Solid Cargoes

97.12-1 Definition of a bulk solid cargo.
97.12-3 Guidance for the master.
97.12-5 Bulk solid cargoes that may liquefy.
97.12-10 Cargo serving manuals.

                       Subpart 97.13_Station Bills

97.13-1 Muster lists, emergency signals, and manning.

              Subpart 97.15_Tests, Drills, and Inspections

97.15-1 Application.
97.15-3 Steering gear, whistle, and means of communication.
97.15-5 Drafts and load line markings.
97.15-7 Verification of vessel compliance with applicable stability 
          requirements.
97.15-10 Sanitation.
97.15-15 Examination of boilers and machinery.
97.15-17 Loading doors.
97.15-20 Hatches and other openings.
97.15-30 Emergency lighting and power systems.
97.15-35 Emergency training, musters, and drills.
97.15-55 Requirements for fuel oil.
97.15-60 Firefighting equipment, general.
97.15-75 Test of inflatable hopper gate seals on Great Lakes bulk dry 
          cargo vessels.

                        Subpart 97.16_Auto Pilot

97.16-1 Use of auto pilot.

                Subpart 97.19_Manuevering Characteristics

97.19-1 Data required.

                         Subpart 97.20_Whistling

97.20-1 Unnecessary whistling prohibited.

                       Subpart 97.25_Searchlights

97.25-1 Improper use prohibited.

                         Subpart 97.27_Lookouts

97.27-5 Master's and officer's responsibility.

    Subpart 97.30_Reports of Accidents, Repairs, and Unsafe Equipment

97.30-1 Repairs to boilers and pressure vessels.
97.30-5 Accidents to machinery.
97.30-10 Notice required before repair.

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             Subpart 97.33_Communication Between Deckhouses

97.33-1 When required.

                        Subpart 97.34_Work Vests

97.34-1 Application.
97.34-5 Approved types of work vests.
97.34-10 Use.
97.34-15 Shipboard stowage.
97.34-20 Shipboard inspections.
97.34-25 Additional requirements for hybrid work vests.

                      Subpart 97.35_Logbook Entries

97.35-1 Application.
97.35-3 Logbooks and records.
97.35-5 Actions required to be logged.

                     Subpart 97.36_Display of Plans

97.36-1 When required.

      Subpart 97.37_Markings for Fire and Emergency Equipment, Etc.

97.37-1 Application.
97.37-3 General.
97.37-5 General alarm bell contact maker.
97.37-7 General alarm bells.
97.37-9 Carbon dioxide and clean agent alarms.
97.37-10 Fire extinguishing system branch lines.
97.37-11 Carbon dioxide warning signs.
97.37-13 Fire extinguishing system controls.
97.37-15 Fire hose stations.
97.37-20 Self-contained breathing apparatus.
97.37-23 Hand portable fire extinguishers.
97.37-25 Emergency lights.
97.37-33 Instructions for changing steering gear.
97.37-35 Rudder orders.
97.37-42 Markings for lifesaving appliances, instructions to passengers, 
          and stowage locations.
97.37-47 Portable magazine chests.
97.37-50 Ventilation alarm failure.
97.37-60 Watertight doors.
97.37-90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

                    Subpart 97.40_Markings on Vessels

97.40-1 Application.
97.40-5 Hull markings.
97.40-10 Draft marks and draft indicating systems.
97.40-15 Load line marks.

                 Subpart 97.45_Carrying of Excess Steam

97.45-1 Master and chief engineer responsible.

                   Subpart 97.47_Routing Instructions

97.47-1 All persons must comply.

  Subpart 97.50_Compliance With Provisions of Certificate of Inspection

97.50-1 Master or person in charge responsible.

         Subpart 97.53_Exhibition of Merchant Mariner Credential

97.53-1 Officers.

 Subpart 97.55_De-Energizing of Cargo Hold Lighting Circuits When Grain 
               or Other Combustible Bulk Cargo Is Carried

97.55-1 Master's responsibility.
97.55-5 Warning notice posted.

        Subpart 97.80_Operation of Vehicles in Enclosed Locations

97.80-1 Special operating conditions.

                 Subpart 97.90_Pilot Boarding Operations

97.90-1 Pilot boarding operation.

   Subpart 97.95_Person in Charge of Transfer of Liquid Cargo in Bulk

97.95-1 General.

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 5111, 6101; 49 
U.S.C. 5103, 5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 
E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757; 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of 
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

    Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise 
noted.



                        Subpart 97.01_Application



Sec.  97.01-1  General; preemptive effect.

    (a) The provisions of this part shall apply to all vessels except as 
specifically noted in this part.
    (b) The regulations in this part have preemptive effect over State 
or local regulations in the same field.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by USCG-2006-24797, 
77 FR 33881, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  97.01-2  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part 
with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition

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other than that specified in paragraph (b) of this section, the Coast 
Guard must publish notice of change in the Federal Register; and the 
material must be available to the public. All approved material is 
available for inspection at Coast Guard Headquarters. Contact Commandant 
(CG-ENG-4), Attn: Lifesaving and Fire Safety Division, U.S. Coast Guard 
Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-
7509 or contact the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). 
For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-
741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. All material is 
available from the sources indicated in paragraph (b) of this section.
    (b) The material approved for incorporation by reference in this 
part and the sections affected are as follows:

            American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959
ASTM D 93-97, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-Martens 
Closed Cup Tester--97.15-55
ASTM Adjunct F 1626, Symbols for Use in Accordance with Regulation II-2/
20 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention as amended PCN: 12-616260-01 (1996)--
97.36-1

                International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Publications Section, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR United 
Kingdom
Resolution A.654(16), Graphical Symbols for Fire Control Plans--97.36-1

[CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997, as amended by USCG-1998-4442, 
63 FR 52191, Sept. 30, 1998; USCG-1999-5151, 64 FR 67181, Dec. 1, 1999; 
USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49232, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 
59780, Oct. 1, 2012; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60151, Sept. 30, 2013; USCG-
2014-0688, 79 FR 58282, Sept. 29, 2014]



         Subpart 97.05_Notice to Mariners and Aids to Navigation



Sec.  97.05-1  Duty of officers.

    (a) Licensed deck officers are required to acquaint themselves with 
the latest information published by the Coast Guard and the National 
Geospatial-Intelligence Agency regarding aids to navigation. Neglect to 
do so is evidence of neglect of duty. It is desirable that vessels other 
than motorboats shall have available in the pilothouse for convenient 
reference at all times a file of the applicable Notice to Mariners.
    (b) Local Notices to Mariners, published by each U.S. Coast Guard 
District, contain announcements and information on changes in aids to 
navigation and other marine information affecting the safety of 
navigation on oceans and coastwise and the Great Lakes. These notices 
may be obtained free of charge from the U.S. Coast Guard Navigation 
Center Web site found at http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName = lnmMain.
    (c) Weekly Notices to Mariners (Worldwide coverage) are prepared 
jointly by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, National Ocean 
Service, and the U.S. Coast Guard. They include changes in aids to 
navigation and other important navigation safety information in 
assembled form for U.S. waters. Foreign marine information is also 
included in these notices. These notices are available without charge 
from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Web site found at 
http://msi.nga.mil/NGAPortal/MSI.portal.

[USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58282, Sept. 29, 2014]



Sec.  97.05-5  Charts and nautical publications.

    As appropriate for the intended voyage, all vessels except barges, 
vessels operating exclusively on rivers, and motorboats other than those 
certificated for ocean or coastwise route, must carry adequate and 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\
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \1\ For United States vessels in or on the navigable waters of the 
United States, see 33 CFR 164.33.

[CGD 75-074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31, 1977]

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    Subpart 97.07_Notice and Reporting of Casualty and Voyage Records



Sec.  97.07-1  Notice and reporting of casualty and voyage records.

    The requirements for providing notice and reporting of marine 
casualties and for retaining voyage records are contained in subpart 
4.05 of this chapter.

[CGD 84-099, 52 FR 47536, Dec. 14, 1987, as amended by USCG-1998-4442, 
63 FR 52191, Sept. 30, 1998]



  Subpart 97.10_Persons Allowed in Pilothouse and on Navigation Bridge



Sec.  97.10-1  Application.

    (a) The provisions of this subpart shall apply to all vessels 
carrying passengers.



Sec.  97.10-5  Persons excluded.

    Masters and pilots shall exclude from the pilothouse and navigation 
bridge while underway, all persons not connected with the navigation of 
the vessel. However, licensed officers of vessels, persons regularly 
engaged in training, regulating, evaluating, or learning the profession 
of pilot, officials of the United States Coast Guard, United States 
Navy, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, National Ocean Service, 
United States Army Corps of Engineers, Maritime Administration, and 
National Transportation Safety Board may be allowed in the pilothouse or 
upon the navigation bridge upon the responsibility of the master or 
pilot.

[CGD 91-023, 59 FR 16779, Apr. 8, 1994, as amended by USCG-2001-10224, 
66 FR 48620, Sept. 21, 2001; USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58283, Sept. 29, 
2014]



                     Subpart 97.11_Stability Letter



Sec.  97.11-1  Posting.

    If a stability letter is issued under Sec.  170.120 of this chapter, 
it must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material in 
the pilothouse of the vessel.

[CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51008, Nov. 4, 1983]



                    Subpart 97.12_Bulk Solid Cargoes

    Source: 75 FR 64591, October 19, 2010, unless otherwise noted.



Sec.  97.12-1  Definition of a bulk solid cargo.

    (a) A bulk solid cargo--
    (1) Consists of particles, granules, or larger pieces of material 
generally uniform in composition;
    (2) Is not grain; and
    (3) Is loaded directly into a vessel's cargo space with no 
intermediate form of containment.
    (b) Additional requirements for bulk solid materials needing special 
handling are contained in Part 148 of this chapter.



Sec.  97.12-3  Guidance for the master.

    (a) The owner or operator of a vessel must provide the master with 
safe loading and stowage information for each bulk solid cargo that 
vessel will carry.
    (b) The shipper of a bulk solid cargo, as defined in Sec.  148.3 of 
this chapter, must provide the master of a vessel with information 
regarding the nature of the cargo in advance of loading operations. 
Additional requirements in Sec.  148.60 of this chapter may also apply.



Sec.  97.12-5  Bulk solid cargoes that may liquefy.

    If the information provided in Sec.  97.12-3(a) or (b) indicates 
that the bulk solid cargo to be carried is prone to liquefy during 
carriage, due to small particle sizes and moisture content, then the 
requirements contained in Sec.  148.450 of this chapter apply.



Sec.  97.12-10  Cargo securing manuals.

    Each U.S.-flagged vessel that must comply with Chapter VI/5.6 or 
Chapter VII/5 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at 
Sea, 1974 as amended must have on board a cargo securing manual that 
meets the requirements of 33 CFR part 97.

[USCG-2000-7080, 81 FR 28018, May 9, 2016]

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                       Subpart 97.13_Station Bills



Sec.  97.13-1  Muster lists, emergency signals, and manning.

    The requirements for muster lists, emergency signals, and manning 
must be in accordance with subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and 
Arrangements) of this chapter.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996]



              Subpart 97.15_Tests, Drills, and Inspections



Sec.  97.15-1  Application.

    (a) Except as specifically noted, the provisions of this subpart 
shall apply to all vessels other than motorboats, and to all motorboats 
on an international voyage. Motorboats not on an international voyage 
shall meet the general intent of this subpart insofar as is reasonable 
and practicable with the exception that the logging of information is 
not required.



Sec.  97.15-3  Steering gear, whistle, and means of communication.

    (a) On all vessels making a voyage of more than 48 hours' duration, 
the entire steering gear, the whistle, and the means of communication 
between the bridge or pilothouse and the engineroom shall be examined 
and tested by an officer of the vessel within a period of not more than 
12 hours prior to departure. On all other vessels similar examinations 
and tests shall be made at least once in every week.
    (b) The date of the test and the condition of the equipment shall be 
noted in the official logbook.



Sec.  97.15-5  Drafts and load line markings.

    (a) The master of every vessel on an ocean, coastwise, or Great 
Lakes voyage shall enter the drafts of the vessel, forward and aft, in 
the official logbook when leaving port.
    (b) On vessels subject to the requirements of subchapter E (Load 
Lines) of this chapter at the time of departure from port on an ocean, 
coastwise, or Great Lakes voyage, the master shall insert in the 
official logbook a statement of the position of the load line mark, port 
and starboard, in relation to the surface of the water in which the 
vessel is then floating.
    (1) When an allowance for draft is made for density of the water in 
which the vessel is floating, this density is to be noted in the 
official logbook.



Sec.  97.15-7  Verification of vessel compliance with applicable stability
requirements.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, after 
loading and prior to departure and at all other times necessary to 
assure the safety of the vessel, the master or person in charge shall 
determine that the vessel complies with all applicable stability 
requirements in the vessel's trim and stability book, stability letter, 
Certificate of Inspection, and Load Line Certificate, as the case may 
be. The vessel may not depart until it is in compliance with these 
requirements.
    (b) When determining compliance with applicable stability 
requirements the vessel's draft, trim, and stability must be determined 
as necessary.
    (c) If a log book is required by Sec.  97.35, then the master or 
person in charge must enter an attestation statement verifying that the 
vessel complies with the applicable stability requirements at the times 
specified in paragraph (a) and any stability calculations made in 
support of the determination must be retained on board the vessel for 
the duration of the voyage.
    (d) Stability verification is not required for tank barges whose 
Certificate of Inspection carries draft restrictions for purposes other 
than stability.

[CGD 89-037, 57 FR 41822, Sept. 11, 1992]



Sec.  97.15-10  Sanitation.

    (a) It shall be the duty of the master and chief engineer to see 
that the vessel, and, in particular, the quarters are in a clean and 
sanitary condition. The chief engineer shall be responsible only for the 
sanitary condition of the engineering department.



Sec.  97.15-15  Examination of boilers and machinery.

    It shall be the duty of the chief engineer when assuming charge of 
the boilers and machinery of a vessel to examine them thoroughly. If any 
parts thereof are in bad condition, the fact

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shall immediately be reported to the master, owner or agent, and the 
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

[CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997]



Sec.  97.15-17  Loading doors.

    (a) The master of a vessel fitted with loading doors shall assure 
that all loading doors are closed watertight and secured during the 
entire voyage except that--
    (1) If a door cannot be opened or closed while the vessel is at a 
dock, it may be open while the vessel approaches and draws away from the 
dock, but only as far as necessary to enable the door to be immediately 
operated;
    (2) If needed to operate the vessel, or embark and disembark 
passengers when the vessel is at anchor in protected waters, loading 
doors may be open provided that the master determines that the safety of 
the vessel is not impaired.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, ``loading doors'' include all 
weathertight ramps, bow visors, and openings used to load personnel, 
equipment, cargo, and stores, in the collision bulkhead, the side shell, 
and the boundaries of enclosed superstructures that are continuous with 
the shell of the vessel.
    (c) The master shall enter into the log book the time and door 
location of every closing of the loading doors.
    (d) The master shall enter into the log book any opening of the 
doors in accordance with paragraph (a)(2) of this section setting forth 
the time of the opening of the doors and the circumstances warranting 
this action.

[CGD 89-037, 57 FR 41823, Sept. 11, 1992]



Sec.  97.15-20  Hatches and other openings.

    (a)(1) With the exception stated in paragraph (a)(2) of this 
section, it shall be the responsibility of the master to assure himself 
that all exposed cargo hatches and other openings in the hull of his 
vessel are closed, made properly watertight by the use of tarpaulins, 
gaskets or similar devices, and in all respects properly secured for sea 
before leaving protected waters.
    (2) A vessel engaged in a voyage exclusively on Great Lakes waters 
and having 6 feet or more of freeboard, measured vertically from the 
water's edge at the lowest point of sheer to the top of deck at the 
ship's side, may, at the master's discretion, omit tarpaulins on the 
ship's hatches from 16 May through 15 September (both dates inclusive). 
This exemption does not relieve the master of any responsibility for the 
securing and protection of his hatches during the interval of exemption 
and, in case of indications of bad weather or other threatening 
conditions, he shall not leave protected waters until the exposed cargo 
hatches and other openings in the hull of his vessel are properly 
covered, secured and protected.
    (b) The openings to which this section applies are as follows:
    (1) Exposed cargo hatches.
    (2) Gangway, cargo and coaling ports fitted below the freeboard 
deck.
    (3) Port lights that are not accessible during navigation including 
the dead lights for such port lights.
    (c) Vessels which, by their design, do not require cargo hatch 
closing devices and to which Sec.  45.01-20 of subchapter E (Load Lines) 
of this chapter applies need not comply with the requirements of this 
section as to exposed cargo hatches.
    (d) The master at his discretion may permit hatches or other 
openings to remain uncovered or open, or to be uncovered or opened for 
reasonable purposes such as ship's maintenance while the vessel is being 
navigated: Provided, That in his opinion existing conditions warrant 
such action.
    (e) In the event the master employs the discretionary provisions of 
this section after leaving port he shall cause appropriate entries to be 
made in the official log or equivalent thereof setting forth the time of 
uncovering, opening, closing or covering of the hatches or other 
openings to which this section applies and the circumstances warranting 
the action taken.
    (f) The discretionary provisions of this section shall not relieve 
the master of his responsibility for the safety of his vessel, her crew 
or cargo.

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Sec.  97.15-30  Emergency lighting and power systems.

    (a) Where fitted, it shall be the duty of the master to see that the 
emergency lighting and power systems are operated and inspected at least 
once in each week that the vessel is navigated to be assured that the 
system is in proper operating condition.
    (b) Internal combustion engine driven emergency generators shall be 
operated under load for at least 2 hours, at least once in each month 
that the vessel is navigated.
    (c) Storage batteries for emergency lighting and power systems shall 
be tested at least once each 6-month period that the vessel is navigated 
to demonstrate the ability of the storage battery to supply the 
emergency loads for the period of time specified in Table 112.05-5(a) of 
this chapter.
    (d) The date of the tests and the condition and performance of the 
apparatus shall be noted in the official log book.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17014, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 70-143, 35 
FR 19906, Dec. 30, 1970; 36 FR 5606, Mar. 25, 1971]



Sec.  97.15-35  Emergency training, musters, and drills.

    Onboard training, musters, and drills must be in accordance with 
subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996]



Sec.  97.15-55  Requirements for fuel oil.

    (a) It shall be the duty of the chief engineer to cause an entry in 
the log to be made of each supply of fuel oil received on board, stating 
the quantity received, the name of the vendor, the name of the oil 
producer, and the flashpoint (Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Method, ASTM D 
93 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  97.01-2)) for which it is 
certified by the producer.
    (b) It shall be the further duty of the chief engineer to cause to 
be drawn and sealed and suitably labeled at the time the supply is 
received on board, a half-pint sample of each lot of fuel oil. These 
samples shall be preserved until the particular supply of oil is 
exhausted.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 
18901, Dec. 18, 1968; USCG-2000-7790, 65 FR 58461, Sept. 29, 2000]



Sec.  97.15-60  Firefighting equipment, general.

    (a) It shall be the duty of the owner, master, or person in charge 
to see that the vessel's firefighting equipment is at all times ready 
for use and that all such equipment required by the regulations in this 
subchapter is provided, maintained, and replaced as indicated.
    (b) It shall be the duty of the owner, master, or person in charge 
to require and have performed at least once in every twelve months the 
tests and inspections of all hand portable fire extinguishers, 
semiportable fire extinguishing systems, and fixed fire extinguishing 
systems on board, as described in Tables 91.25-20(a)(1) and 91.25-
20(a)(2) in Sec.  91.25-20 of this subchapter. The owner, master, or 
person in charge shall keep records of such tests and inspections 
showing the dates when performed, the number and/or other identification 
of each unit tested and inspected, and the name(s) of the person(s) and/
or company conducting the tests and inspections. Such records shall be 
made available to the inspector upon request and shall be kept for the 
period of validity of the vessel's current certificate of inspection. 
Where practicable these records should be kept in or with the vessel's 
log book. The conduct of these tests and inspections does not relieve 
the owner, master, or person in charge of his responsibility to maintain 
this firefighting equipment in proper condition at all times.



Sec.  97.15-75  Test of inflatable hopper gate seals on Great Lakes bulk
dry cargo vessels.

    (a) It is the duty of the Master to ensure that the inflatable 
hopper gate seals installed on vessels required to meet the damage 
stability requirements of subpart H of part 172 of this chapter are 
tested after each carriage of cargo.
    (b) Where inflatable hopper gate seals are installed, the test must 
consist of

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inflating the seals and assuring they hold the design pressure for at 
least 15 minutes without a drop in pressure.
    (c) The date of the test and the condition of the equipment must be 
noted in the vessel's official logbook.

[CGD 80-159, 51 FR 33059, Sept. 18, 1986]



                        Subpart 97.16_Auto Pilot



Sec.  97.16-1  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 
ensure that--
    (1) It is possible to immediately establish manual control of the 
ship's steering;
    (2) A competent person is ready at all times to take over steering 
control;
    (3) The changeover from automatic to manual steering and vice versa 
is made by, or under, the supervision of the officer of the watch.

[CGD 75-074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31, 1977]



                Subpart 97.19_Maneuvering Characteristics



Sec.  97.19-1  Data required.

    For each ocean and coastwise vessel of 1,600 gross tons or over, the 
following apply:
    (a) The following maneuvering information must be prominently 
displayed in the pilothouse on a fact sheet:
    (1) For full and half speed, a turning circle diagram to port and 
starboard that shows the time and the distance of advance and transfer 
required to alter the course 90 degrees with maximum rudder angle and 
constant power settings.
    (2) The time and distance to stop the vessel from full and half 
speed while maintaining approximately the initial heading with minimum 
application of rudder.
    (3) For each vessel with a fixed propeller, a table of shaft 
revolutions per minute for a representative range of speeds.
    (4) For each vessel with a controllable pitch propeller a table of 
control settings or a representative range of speeds.
    (5) For each vessel that is fitted with an auxiliary device to 
assist in maneuvering, such as a bow thruster, a table of vessel speeds 
at which the auxiliary device is effective in maneuvering the vessel.
    (b) The maneuvering information must be provided in the normal load 
and normal light condition with normal trim for a particular condition 
of loading assuming the following--
    (1) Calm weather--wind 10 knots or less, calm sea;
    (2) No current;
    (3) Deep water conditions--water depth twice the vessel's draft or 
greater; and
    (4) Clean hull.
    (c) At the bottom of the fact sheet, the following statement must 
appear:

                                 Warning

    The response of the (name of the vessel) may be different from those 
listed above if any of the following conditions, upon which the 
maneuvering information is based, are varied:
    (1) Calm weather--wind 10 knots or less, calm sea;
    (2) No current;
    (3) Water depth twice the vessel's draft or greater;
    (4) Clean hull; and
    (5) Intermediate drafts or unusual trim.

    (d) The information on the fact sheet must be:
    (1) Verified six months after the vessel is placed in service; or
    (2) Modified six months after the vessel is placed into service and 
verified within three months thereafter.
    (e) The information that appears on the fact sheet may be obtained 
from:
    (1) Trial trip observations;
    (2) Model tests;
    (3) Analytical calculations;
    (4) Simulations;
    (5) Information established from another vessel of similar hull 
form, power, rudder and propeller; or
    (6) Any combination of the above.

The accuracy of the information in the fact sheet required is that 
attainable by ordinary shipboard navigation equipment.
    (f) The requirements for information for fact sheets for specialized 
craft such as semi-submersibles, hydrofoils,

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hovercraft and other vessels of unusual design will be specified on a 
case by case basis.

[CGD 73-78, 40 FR 2689, Jan. 15, 1975]



                         Subpart 97.20_Whistling



Sec.  97.20-1  Unnecessary whistling prohibited.

    (a) The unnecessary sounding of the vessel's whistle is prohibited 
within any harbor limits of the United States.



                       Subpart 97.25_Searchlights



Sec.  97.25-1  Improper use prohibited.

    (a) No person shall flash or cause to be flashed the rays of a 
searchlight or other blinding light onto the bridge or into the 
pilothouse of any vessel under way.



                         Subpart 97.27_Lookouts



Sec.  97.27-5  Master's and officer's responsibility.

    (a) Nothing in this part shall exonerate any master or officer in 
command from the consequences of any neglect to keep a proper lookout or 
to maintain a proper fire watch or from any neglect of any precaution 
which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen or by the 
special circumstances of the case. When circumstances require it, 
additional watches shall be maintained to guard against fire or other 
danger and to give an alarm in case of accident or disaster.



    Subpart 97.30_Reports of Accidents, Repairs, and Unsafe Equipment



Sec.  97.30-1  Repairs to boilers and pressure vessels.

    (a) Before making any repairs to boilers or unfired pressure 
vessels, the chief engineer shall submit a report covering the nature of 
the repairs to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, at or nearest 
to the port where the repairs are to be made.



Sec.  97.30-5  Accidents to machinery.

    (a) In the event of an accident to a boiler, unfired pressure 
vessel, or machinery tending to render the further use of the item 
unsafe until repairs are made, or if by ordinary wear such items become 
unsafe, a report shall be made, by the chief engineer immediately to the 
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, or if at sea immediately upon 
arrival at port.



Sec.  97.30-10  Notice required before repair.

    (a) No repairs or alterations, except in an emergency, shall be made 
to any lifesaving or fire detecting or extinguishing equipment without 
advance notice to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. When 
emergency repairs or alterations have been made, notice shall be given 
to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, as soon as practicable.



             Subpart 97.33_Communication Between Deckhouses



Sec.  97.33-1  When required.

    On all vessels navigating in other than protected waters, where the 
distance between deckhouses is more than 46 meters (150 feet) a fixed 
means facilitating communication between both ends of the vessel, such 
as a raised fore and aft bridge or side tunnels, must be provided. 
Previously approved arrangements may be retained so long as they are 
maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection.

[CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996]



                        Subpart 97.34_Work Vests



Sec.  97.34-1  Application.

    (a) Provisions of this subpart shall apply to all vessels inspected 
and certificated in accordance with this subchapter.



Sec.  97.34-5  Approved types of work vests.

    (a) Each buoyant work vest carried under the permissive authority of 
this section must be approved under--
    (1) Subpart 160.053 of this chapter; or

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    (2) Subpart 160.077 of this chapter as a commercial hybrid PFD.

[CGD 78-174A, 51 FR 4350, Feb. 4, 1986]



Sec.  97.34-10  Use.

    (a) Approved buoyant work vests are considered to be items of safety 
apparel and may be carried aboard vessels to be worn by crew members 
when working near or over the water under favorable working conditions. 
They shall be used under the supervision and control of designated 
ship's officers. When carried, such vests shall not be accepted in lieu 
of any portion of the required number of approved life preservers and 
shall not be substituted for the approved life preservers required to be 
worn during drills and emergencies.



Sec.  97.34-15  Shipboard stowage.

    (a) The approved buoyant work vests shall be stowed separately from 
the regular stowage of approved life preservers.
    (b) The locations for the stowage of work vests shall be such as not 
to be easily confused with that for approved life preservers.



Sec.  97.34-20  Shipboard inspections.

    (a) Each work vest shall be subject to examination by a marine 
inspector to determine its serviceability. If found to be satisfactory, 
it may be continued in service, but shall not be stamped by a marine 
inspector with a Coast Guard stamp. If a work vest is found not to be in 
a serviceable condition, then such work vest shall be removed from the 
vessel. If a work vest is beyond repair, it shall be destroyed or 
mutilated in the presence of a marine inspector so as to prevent its 
continued use as a work vest.



Sec.  97.34-25  Additional requirements for hybrid work vests.

    (a) In addition to the other requirements in this subpart, 
commercial hybrid PFD's must be--
    (1) Used, stowed, and maintained in accordance with the procedures 
set out in the manual required for these devices by Sec.  160.077-29 of 
this chapter and any limitation(s) marked on them; and
    (2) Of the same or similar design and have the same method of 
operation as each other hybrid PFD carried on board.

[CGD 78-174A, 51 FR 4350, Feb. 4, 1986]



                      Subpart 97.35_Logbook Entries



Sec.  97.35-1  Application.

    (a) Except as specifically noted, the provisions of this subpart 
shall apply to all vessels other than motorboats and barges. Motorboats 
on an international or intercoastal voyage may be required to carry a 
logbook in accordance with Sec.  97.35-10.



Sec.  97.35-3  Logbooks and records.

    (a) The master or person in charge of a vessel that is required by 
46 U.S.C. 11301 to have an official logbook shall maintain the logbook 
on form CG-706. When the voyage is completed, the master or person in 
charge shall file the logbook with the Officer in Charge, Marine 
Inspection.
    (b) The master or person in charge of a vessel that is not required 
by 46 U.S.C. 11301 to have an official logbook, shall maintain, on 
board, an unofficial logbook or record in any form desired for the 
purposes of making entries therein as required by law or regulations in 
this subchapter. Such logs or records are not filed with the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection, but must be kept available for review by a 
marine inspector for a period of 1 year after the date to which the 
records refer. Separate records of tests and inspections of fire 
fighting equipment must be maintained with the vessel's logs for the 
period of validity of the vessel's certificate of inspection.

[CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26007, May 23, 1996]



Sec.  97.35-5  Actions required to be logged.

    The actions and observations noted in this section shall be entered 
in the official log book. This section contains no requirements which 
are not made in other portions of this subchapter, the items being 
merely grouped together for convenience.
    (a) Onboard training, musters, and drills: held in accordance with 
subchapter W (Lifesaving appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter.

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    (b) Steering Gear, Whistle, and Means of Communication. Prior to 
departure. See Sec.  97.15-3.
    (c) Drafts and Load Line Markings. Prior to leaving port, ocean, 
coastwise, and Great Lakes services only. See Sec.  97.15-5.
    (d) Verification of vessel compliance with applicable stability 
requirements. After loading and prior to departure and at all other 
times necessary to assure the safety of the vessel. See Sec.  97.15-7.
    (e) Loading doors. Where applicable, every closing and any opening 
when not docked. See Sec.  97.15-17.
    (f) Hatches and other openings. All openings and closings, or 
leaving port without closing. Except vessels on protected waters. See 
Sec.  97.15-20.
    (g) Emergency Lighting and Power Systems. Weekly and semi-annually. 
See Sec.  97.15-30.
    (h) Fuel oil data: Upon receipt of fuel oil on board. See Sec.  
97.15-55.
    (i) Cargo gear inspections: At least once a month. See Sec.  91.37-
70 of this subchapter.
    (j) Inflatable hopper gate seals. Where installed to comply with 
subpart G of part 172 of this chapter after each carriage of cargo. See 
Sec.  97.15-75.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 80-159, 51 FR 
33059, Sept. 18, 1986; CGD 89-037, 57 FR 41823, Sept. 11, 1992; CGD 84-
069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996]



                     Subpart 97.36_Display of Plans



Sec.  97.36-1  When required.

    Barges with sleeping accommodations for more than six persons and 
all self-propelled vessels shall have permanently exhibited for the 
guidance of the officer in charge of the vessel the following plans:
    (a) General arrangement plans showing for each deck the fire control 
stations, the various sections enclosed by fire-resisting bulkheads, 
together with particulars of the fire alarms, detecting systems, the 
sprinkler installation (if any), the fire extinguishing appliances, 
means of access to different compartments, decks, etc., and the 
ventilating systems including particulars of the master fan controls, 
the positions of dampers, the location of the remote means of stopping 
fans, and identification numbers of the ventilating fans serving each 
section. If cargo compartments are ``specially suitable for vehicles,'' 
they shall be so indicated on the plan. Alternatively, at the discretion 
of the Commandant, the aforementioned details may be set out in any 
other medium, such as a booklet or on computer software, provided that 
the aforementioned details are available to each officer and a copy is 
retained on board at all times and is accessible during emergencies. For 
vessels constructed on or after September 30, 1997 or for existing 
vessels which have their plans redrawn, the symbols used to identify the 
aforementioned details shall be in accordance with IMO Assembly 
resolution A.654(16). These identical symbols can also be found in ASTM 
Adjunct F 1626 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  97.01-2).
    (b) Plans showing clearly for each deck and hold the boundaries of 
the watertight compartments, the openings therein with the means of 
closure and position of any controls thereof, and the arrangements for 
the correction of any list due to flooding.
    (c) The aforementioned information shall be kept up-to-date, any 
alteration being recorded in the applicable medium as soon as 
practicable.

[CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997, as amended by USCG-2000-7790, 
65 FR 58461, Sept. 29, 2000]



      Subpart 97.37_Markings for Fire and Emergency Equipment, Etc.



Sec.  97.37-1  Application.

    (a) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of Sec.  
97.37-90, shall apply to all vessels contracted for on or after November 
19, 1952. Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet 
the requirements of Sec.  97.37-90.



Sec.  97.37-3  General.

    (a) It is the intent of this subpart to provide such markings as are 
necessary for the guidance of the person on board in case of an 
emergency. In any specific case, and particularly on small vessels, 
where it can be shown to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, 
Marine

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Inspection, that the prescribed markings are unnecessary for the 
guidance of the persons on board in case of emergency, such markings may 
be modified or omitted.
    (b) In addition to English, all stateroom notices, directional 
signs, etc., shall be printed in languages appropriate to the service of 
the vessel or other action be taken to achieve the same purpose.
    (c) Where in this subpart red letters are specified, letters of a 
contrasting color on a red background will be accepted.



Sec.  97.37-5  General alarm bell contact maker.

    Each general alarm contact maker must be marked in accordance with 
requirements in subchapter J (Electrical Engineering Regulations) of 
this chapter.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15232, Apr. 8, 1982]



Sec.  97.37-7  General alarm bells.

    (a) All general alarm bells shall be identified by red lettering at 
least \1/2\ inch high:

    ``GENERAL ALARM--WHEN BELL RINGS GO TO YOUR STATION.''

    (b) [Reserved]



Sec.  97.37-9  Carbon dioxide and clean agent alarms.

    Each carbon dioxide or clean agent fire extinguishing alarm must be 
conspicuously marked: ``WHEN ALARM SOUNDS VACATE AT ONCE. CARBON DIOXIDE 
OR CLEAN AGENT BEING RELEASED.''.

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33881, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  97.37-10  Fire extinguishing system branch lines.

    (a) The branch line valves of all fire extinguishing systems shall 
be plainly and permanently marked indicating the spaces served.
    (b) [Reserved]



Sec.  97.37-11  Carbon dioxide warning signs.

    Each entrance to a space storing carbon dioxide cylinders, a space 
protected by carbon dioxide systems, or any space into which carbon 
dioxide might migrate must be conspicuously marked as follows:
    (a) Spaces storing carbon dioxide--``CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN CAUSE 
INJURY OR DEATH. VENTILATE THE AREA BEFORE ENTERING. A HIGH 
CONCENTRATION CAN OCCUR IN THIS AREA AND CAN CAUSE SUFFOCATION.''.
    (b) Spaces protected by carbon dioxide--``CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN 
CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. WHEN ALARM OPERATES OR WINTERGREEN SCENT IS 
DETECTED, DO NOT ENTER UNTIL VENTILATED. LOCK OUT SYSTEM WHEN 
SERVICING.'' The reference to wintergreen scent may be omitted for 
carbon dioxide systems not required to have odorizing units and not 
equipped with such units.
    (c) Spaces into which carbon dioxide might migrate--``CARBON DIOXIDE 
GAS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. DISCHARGE INTO NEARBY SPACE CAN COLLECT 
HERE. WHEN ALARM OPERATES OR WINTERGREEN SCENT IS DETECTED VACATE 
IMMEDIATELY.'' The reference to wintergreen scent may be omitted for 
carbon dioxide systems not required to have odorizing units and not 
equipped with such units.

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33881, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  97.37-13  Fire extinguishing system controls.

    The control cabinets or spaces containing valves or manifolds for 
the various fire extinguishing systems must be distinctly marked in 
conspicuous red letters at least 2 inches high: ``[STEAM/CARBON DIOXIDE/
CLEAN AGENT/FOAM/WATER SPRAY--as appropriate] FIRE APPARATUS.''.

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33881, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  97.37-15  Fire hose stations.

    (a) Each fire hydrant shall be identified in red letters and figures 
at least two inches high ``FIRE STATION NO. 1,'' ``2,'' ``3,'' etc. 
Where the hose is not stowed in the open or behind glass so as to be 
readily seen, this identification shall be so placed as to be readily 
seen from a distance.
    (b) [Reserved]

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Sec.  97.37-20  Self-contained breathing apparatus.

    (a) Lockers or spaces containing self-contained breathing apparatus 
shall be marked ``SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.''
    (b) [Reserved]



Sec.  97.37-23  Hand portable fire extinguishers.

    (a) Each hand portable fire extinguisher shall be marked with a 
number and the location where stowed shall be marked with a 
corresponding number at least \1/2\ inch high. Where only one type and 
size of hand portable fire extinguisher is carried, the numbering may be 
omitted.
    (b) [Reserved]



Sec.  97.37-25  Emergency lights.

    (a) All emergency lights shall be marked with a letter ``E'' at 
least \1/2\ inch high.
    (b) [Reserved]



Sec.  97.37-33  Instructions for changing steering gear.

    (a) Instructions in at least \1/2\ inch letters and figures shall be 
posted in the steering engine room, relating in order, the different 
steps to be taken in changing to the emergency steering gear. Each 
clutch, gear, wheel, lever, valve, or switch which is used during the 
changeover shall be numbered or lettered on a metal plate or painted so 
that the markings can be recognized at a reasonable distance. The 
instructions shall indicate each clutch or pin to be ``in'' or ``out'' 
and each valve or switch which is to be ``opened'' or ``closed'' in 
shifting to any means of steering for which the vessel is equipped. 
Instructions shall be included to line up all steering wheels and rudder 
amidship before changing gears.
    (b) [Reserved]



Sec.  97.37-35  Rudder orders.

    (a) At all steering stations, there shall be installed a suitable 
notice on the wheel or device or in such other position as to be 
directly in the helmsman's line of vision, to indicate the direction in 
which the wheel or device must be turned for ``right rudder'' and for 
``left rudder.''
    (b) [Reserved]



Sec.  97.37-42  Markings for lifesaving appliances, instructions to 
passengers, and stowage locations.

    Lifesaving appliances, instructions to passengers, and stowage 
locations must be marked in accordance with subchapter W (Lifesaving 
Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996]



Sec.  97.37-47  Portable magazine chests.

    (a) Portable magazine chests shall be marked in letters at least 3 
inches high:

    ``PORTABLE MAGAZINE CHEST--FLAMMABLE--KEEP LIGHTS AND FIRE AWAY.''

    (b) [Reserved]



Sec.  97.37-50  Ventilation alarm failure.

    (a) The alarm required by Sec.  92.15-10(d)(4) of this subchapter, 
which indicates the loss of required ventilation in spaces specially 
suitable for vehicles, shall be marked with a conspicuous sign in at 
least \1/4\-inch letters ``VENTILATION FAILURE IN VEHICULAR SPACE.''
    (b) [Reserved]

[CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 15286, Dec. 6, 1966]



Sec.  97.37-60  Watertight doors.

    Quick-acting Class I watertight doors fitted in accordance with the 
requirements in Sec.  170.255(d) of this chapter must be marked ``KEEP 
THIS DOOR CLOSED''.

[CGD 80-129, 51 FR 33059, Sept. 18, 1986]



Sec.  97.37-90  Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

    (a) Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet 
the requirements of this paragraph.
    (1) The requirements of Sec. Sec.  97.37-5 through 97.37-50 shall be 
met with the exception that existing signs and markings containing the 
same general intent, but not necessarily identical wording or exact 
letter type, size, or color, may be retained so long as they are in good 
condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine 
Inspection.
    (2) [Reserved]

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    (b) [Reserved]

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 
15286, Dec. 6, 1966]



                    Subpart 97.40_Markings on Vessels



Sec.  97.40-1  Application.

    (a) The provisions of this subpart shall apply to all vessels except 
as specifically noted.



Sec.  97.40-5  Hull markings.

    Vessels shall be marked as required by parts 67 and 69 of this 
chapter.

[CGD 72-104R, 37 FR 14233, July 18, 1972]



Sec.  97.40-10  Draft marks and draft indicating systems.

    (a) All vessels must have draft marks plainly and legibly visible 
upon the stem and upon the sternpost or rudderpost or at any place at 
the stern of the vessel as may be necessary for easy observation. The 
bottom of each mark must indicate the draft.
    (b) The draft must be taken from the bottom of the keel to the 
surface of the water at the location of the marks.
    (c) In cases where the keel does not extend forward or aft to the 
location of the draft marks, due to raked stem or cut away skeg, the 
datum line from which the draft shall be taken shall be obtained by 
projecting the line of the bottom of keel forward or aft, as the case 
may be, to the location of the draft marks.
    (d) In cases where a vessel may have a skeg or other appendage 
extending locally below the line of the keel, the draft at the end of 
the vessel adjacent to such appendage shall be measured to a line 
tangent to the lowest part of such appendage and parallel to the line of 
the bottom of the keel.
    (e) Draft marks must be separated so that the projections of the 
marks onto a vertical plane are of uniform height equal to the vertical 
spacing between consecutive marks.
    (f) Draft marks must be painted in contrasting color to the hull.
    (g) In cases where draft marks are obscured due to operational 
constraints or by protrusions, the vessel must be fitted with a reliable 
draft indicating system from which the bow and stern drafts can be 
determined.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17011, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 89-037, 57 FR 
41823, Sept. 11, 1992]



Sec.  97.40-15  Load line marks.

    (a) Vessels assigned a load line shall have the deck line and the 
load line marks permanently scribed or embossed as required by 
subchapter E (Load Lines) of this chapter.



                 Subpart 97.45_Carrying of Excess Steam



Sec.  97.45-1  Master and chief engineer responsible.

    It shall be the duty of the master and the chief engineer of any 
vessel to require that a steam pressure is not carried in excess of that 
allowed by the certificate of inspection, and to require that the safety 
valves, once set by the inspector, are in no way tampered with or made 
inoperable.

[CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51207, Sept. 30, 1997]



                   Subpart 97.47_Routing Instructions



Sec.  97.47-1  All persons must comply.

    All licensed masters, officers, and certificated seamen on U.S. 
vessels must strictly comply with routing instructions issued by 
competent naval authority.

[CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26008, May 23, 1996]



  Subpart 97.50_Compliance With Provisions of Certificate of Inspection



Sec.  97.50-1  Master or person in charge responsible.

    (a) It shall be the duty of the master or other person in charge of 
the vessel to see that all of the provisions of the certificate of 
inspection are strictly adhered to. Nothing in this subpart shall be 
construed as limiting the master or other person in charge of the 
vessel, at his own responsibility, from diverting from the route 
prescribed in the certificate of inspection or taking such other steps 
as he deems necessary

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and prudent to assist vessels in distress or for other similar 
emergencies.
    (b) [Reserved]



         Subpart 97.53_Exhibition of Merchant Mariner Credential



Sec.  97.53-1  Officers.

    All officers on a vessel must have their licenses or officer 
endorsements conspicuously displayed.

[USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11265, Mar. 16, 2009]



 Subpart 97.55_De-Energizing of Cargo Hold Lighting Circuits When Grain 
               or Other Combustible Bulk Cargo Is Carried



Sec.  97.55-1  Master's responsibility.

    Before loading bulk grain or any bulk solid cargo to which Sec.  
148.435 of this chapter applies, the master shall have the lighting 
circuits to cargo compartments in which the grain or bulk solid cargo is 
to be loaded de-energized at the distribution panel or panel board. He 
shall thereafter have periodic inspections made of the panel or panel 
board as frequently as necessary to ascertain that the affected circuits 
remain de-energized while this bulk cargo remains within the vessel.

[USCG-2009-0091, 75 FR 64591, Oct. 19, 2010]



Sec.  97.55-5  Warning notice posted.

    (a) As a precaution against any subsequent unintentional re-
energizing of the circuits specified above, an appropriate notice shall 
be posted at the location where the control is effected warning against 
re-energizing these circuits. Such notice shall remain posted while this 
bulk cargo remains within the vessel.



        Subpart 97.80_Operation of Vehicles in Enclosed Locations



Sec.  97.80-1  Special operating conditions.

    (a) The operation of self-propelled vehicles in enclosed locations 
shall be permitted only when the other conditions in this section have 
been met.
    (b) Spaces exposed to carbon monoxide or other hazardous vapors from 
exhausts of power-operated industrial trucks shall have adequate 
ventilation. The senior deck officer shall see that tests of the carbon 
monoxide content of the atmosphere are made as frequently as conditions 
require to insure that dangerous concentrations do not develop. Such 
tests shall be made in the area in which persons are working, by persons 
acquainted with the test equipment and procedure. The carbon monoxide 
concentration in the holds and intermediate decks where persons are 
working shall be maintained at not more than 50 parts per million 
(0.005%) as a time-weighted average, and persons shall be removed from 
the area if the concentration exceeds 75 parts per million (0.0075%). 
When necessary, portable blowers of adequate size and location shall be 
utilized.

[CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 15286, Dec. 6, 1966, as amended by CGFR 69-72, 34 FR 
17485, Oct. 29, 1969; CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26008, May 23, 1996]



                 Subpart 97.90_Pilot Boarding Operations



Sec.  97.90-1  Pilot boarding operation.

    (a) The master shall ensure that pilot boarding equipment is 
maintained as follows:
    (1) The equipment must be kept clean and in good working order.
    (2) Each damaged step or spreader step on a pilot ladder must be 
replaced in kind with an approved replacement step or spreader step, 
prior to further use of the ladder. The replacement step or spreader 
step must be secured by the method used in the original construction of 
the ladder, and in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
    (b) The master shall ensure compliance with the following during 
pilot boarding operations:
    (1) Only approved pilot boarding equipment may be used.
    (2) The pilot boarding equipment must rest firmly against the hull 
of the vessel and be clear of overboard discharges.
    (3) Two man ropes, a safety line and an approved lifebuoy with an 
approved water light must be at the point of access and be immediately 
available for use during boarding operations.
    (4) Rigging of the equipment and embarkation/debarkation of a pilot 
must

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be supervised in person by a deck officer.
    (5) Both the equipment over the side and the point of access must be 
adequately lit during night operations.
    (6) If a pilot hoist is used, a pilot ladder must be kept on deck 
adjacent to the hoist and available for immediate use.

[CGD 79-032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984]



   Subpart 97.95_Person in Charge of Transfer of Liquid Cargo in Bulk

    Source: CGD 79-116, 60 FR 17157, Apr. 4, 1995, unless otherwise 
noted.



Sec.  97.95-1  General.

    A qualified person in charge of a transfer of liquid cargo in bulk 
shall be designated in accordance with subpart C of 33 CFR part 155.

[CGD 79-116, 60 FR 17157, Apr. 4, 1995]



PART 98_SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION, ARRANGEMENT, AND OTHER PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN
DANGEROUS CARGOES IN BULK--Table of Contents



                          Subpart 98.01_General

Sec.
98.01-1 Applicability.
98.01-3 Incorporation by reference.

                 Subpart 98.25_Anhydrous Ammonia in Bulk

98.25-1 Applicability.
98.25-5 How anhydrous ammonia may be carried.
98.25-10 Design and construction of cargo tanks.
98.25-15 Markings.
98.25-20 Installation of cargo tanks.
98.25-30 Lagging.
98.25-35 Refrigerated systems.
98.25-40 Valves, fittings, and accessories.
98.25-45 Liquid level gaging device.
98.25-50 Filling and discharge pipes.
98.25-55 Cargo piping.
98.25-60 Safety relief valves.
98.25-65 Filling density.
98.25-70 Venting.
98.25-75 Ventilation.
98.25-80 Cargo hose.
98.25-85 Electrical bonding.
98.25-90 Special operating requirements.
98.25-95 Tests and inspections.
98.25-97 Nondestructive testing.

      Subpart 98.30_Portable Tanks and Intermediate Bulk Containers

98.30-1 Applicability.
98.30-2 Incorporation by Reference.
98.30-3 Definitions.
98.30-4 Vessels carrying MPTs.
98.30-5 Vessels carrying portable tanks other than MPTs.
98.30-6 Vessels carrying IBCs.
98.30-7 Materials authorized for transfer to and from a portable tank.
98.30-8 Materials authorized for transfer to and from an IBC.
98.30-9 Lifting a portable tank or IBC.
98.30-10 Smoking.
98.30-11 Gaskets and lining.
98.30-12 Stowage of portable tanks and IBCs.
98.30-13 Pipe connections, and filling and discharge openings.
98.30-14 Cargo pumps.
98.30-15 Ground connection.
98.30-16 Requirements for ships carrying NLSs in portable tanks and 
          IBCs.
98.30-17 Leakage containment.
98.30-18 Qualifications of person in charge.
98.30-19 Supervision by person in charge.
98.30-21 Inspection prior to transfer.
98.30-23 Requirements for transfer; general.
98.30-25 Requirements for transfer; cargo handling system.
98.30-27 Connections.
98.30-29 Piping incompatible products.
98.30-31 Conditions for pumping.
98.30-33 Warning signals.
98.30-35 Warning sign at gangway.
98.30-37 Firefighting requirements.
98.30-39 Alternate fire extinguishing system.

   Subpart 98.31_Control of Pollution From NLS Cargoes on Oceangoing 
                         Offshore Supply Vessels

98.31-5 Applicability.
98.31-10 Certificate of inspection and NLS certificate endorsements.
98.31-15 Operating requirements.

 Subpart 98.33_ Portable Tanks and IBCs for Certain Grade E Combustible 
                  Liquids and Other Regulated Materials

98.33-1 Applicability.
98.33-3 Cargoes authorized.
98.33-5 Portable tanks and IBCs authorized.
98.33-7 Pipe and hose connections.
98.33-9 Stowage.
98.33-11 Smoking.
98.33-13 Cargo-handling systems.
98.33-15 Transfers.

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307, 3703; 49 U.S.C. 
App. 1804; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

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    Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise 
noted.

    Editorial Note: Nomenclature changes to part 98 appear by USCG-2009-
0702, 74 FR 49232, Sept. 25, 2009.



                          Subpart 98.01_General



Sec.  98.01-1  Applicability.

    (a) The provisions of this part shall apply to all self-propelled 
cargo vessels which carry in bulk any of the dangerous cargoes 
specifically noted in this part.
    (b) [Reserved]
    (c) The regulations for barges carrying any of the bulk chemical 
cargoes listed in subparts 98.01 through 98.25 are found in subchapter O 
of this chapter.
    (d) [Reserved]
    (e) Manned barges carrying any of the cargoes listed in Table 151.05 
of this chapter will be considered individually by the Commandant and 
may be required to meet the applicable requirements of subchapter O of 
this chapter, as well as the requirements of this subchapter.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 70-10, 35 FR 
3711, Feb. 25, 1970; CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37411, Sept. 11, 1990; 59 FR 
17011, Apr. 11, 1994]



Sec.  98.01-3  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain standards and specifications are incorporated by 
reference into this part with the approval of the Director of the 
Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a). To enforce any 
edition other than the ones listed in paragraph (b) of this section, 
notice of change must be published in the Federal Register and the 
material made available to the public. All approved material is at the 
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), and is available 
from the sources indicated in paragraph (b) of this section. For 
information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-
6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    (b) The standards and specifications approved for incorporation by 
reference in this part and the sections affected, are:

           American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT)

4153 Arlingate Road, Caller  28518, Columbus, OH, 43228-0518

ASNT ``Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A (1988), Personnel 
Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing'' 
                                                          98.25-97(c)(2)

      American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) International

Three Park Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10016-5990

ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, section V, Nondestructive 
Examination (1986)........................................98.25-97(a)(1)

[CGD 85-061, 54 FR 50965, Dec. 11, 1989, as amended by USCG-1999-6216, 
64 FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999]



                 Subpart 98.25_Anhydrous Ammonia in Bulk



Sec.  98.25-1  Applicability.

    (a) The regulations in this subpart apply to each self-propelled 
vessel that has anhydrous ammonia on board as a cargo, cargo residue, or 
vapor and that is not regulated under part 154 of this chapter.
    (b) Any self-propelled vessel to which this subpart applies shall be 
inspected and certificated under this subchapter and subchapter D of 
this chapter.

[CGD 74-289, 44 FR 26008, May 3, 1979]



Sec.  98.25-5  How anhydrous ammonia may be carried.

    (a) Anhydrous ammonia shall be carried in unfired pressure vessel 
type tanks independent of the structure as detailed in this part, except 
as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this section.
    (b) When anhydrous ammonia is to be transported at its boiling 
temperature at or near atmospheric pressure, the Commandant may permit 
the use of alternate methods of storage if it is shown to his 
satisfaction that a degree of safety is obtained consistent with the 
minimum requirements of this subpart.



Sec.  98.25-10  Design and construction of cargo tanks.

    (a) The cargo tanks shall meet the requirements for Class I, I-L, 
II, or II-L welded pressure vessels and shall be

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fabricated, inspected, and tested in accordance with the applicable 
requirements of part 54 of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this 
chapter.
    (b) Unlagged cargo tanks subject to atmospheric temperatures shall 
be designed for a pressure of not less than 250 pounds per square inch 
gage.
    (c) Where unrefrigerated cargo tanks are lagged as required by 
Sec. Sec.  98.25-30 and 98.25-60, the tanks shall be designed for a 
pressure of not less than 215 pounds per square inch gage.
    (d) Refrigerated cargo tanks, in which the temperature of the liquid 
ammonia is maintained below the normal atmospheric temperatures, shall 
be designed for a pressure of not less than the vapor pressure 
corresponding to the temperature of the liquid at which the system is to 
be maintained, plus 25 pounds per square inch gage.
    (e) Each tank shall be provided with not less than a 15 x 
18 diameter manhole, fitted with a cover located above the 
maximum liquid level and as close as possible to the top of the tank. 
Where access trunks are fitted to tanks, the diameter of the trunks 
shall be not less than 30 inches.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 
18902, Dec. 18, 1968]



Sec.  98.25-15  Markings.

    (a) Cargo tanks shall be marked in accordance with the requirements 
of Sec.  54.10-20 of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter.
    (b) In addition to the markings required to be stamped on the tank, 
the legend, ``Anhydrous Ammonia'' shall be conspicuously and legibly 
marked upon the dome or upper portion of the tank in letters at least 4 
inches high.
    (c) All tank inlet and outlet connections, except safety relief 
valves, liquid level gaging devices and pressure gages shall be labeled 
to designate whether they terminate in the vapor or liquid space. Labels 
of noncorrosive material may be attached to valves.
    (d) All tank markings shall be permanently and legibly stamped in a 
readily visible position. If the tanks are lagged, the markings attached 
to the tank proper shall be duplicated on a corrosion resistant plate 
secured to the outside jacket of the lagging.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 
18902, Dec. 18, 1968]



Sec.  98.25-20  Installation of cargo tanks.

    (a) Independent tanks shall be arranged in the vessel so as to 
provide a minimum clearance of not less than 24 inches from the vessel's 
side and not less than 15 inches from the vessel's bottom. Where more 
than one tank is installed in a vessel, the distance between such tanks 
shall be not less than 15 inches, unless otherwise approved by the 
Commandant. Alternate provisions may be made for moving such tanks to 
provide for adequate inspection and maintenance of the vessel's 
structure and the tanks.
    (b) The design shall show the manner in which the tanks are to be 
installed, supported, and secured in the vessel and shall be approved 
prior to installation. Tanks shall be supported in steel saddles and 
securely anchored in place. If the tanks are required to be stress-
relieved no appendages shall be welded to the tanks after they have been 
stress-relieved unless authorized by the Commandant.
    (c) Tanks may be located in dry cargo holds or in liquid cargo tanks 
or may be installed ``on deck'' or ``under deck'' with the tank 
protruding above deck. On installations where a portion of the tank 
extends above the weather deck, provision shall be made to maintain the 
weathertightness of the deck, except that vessels operating on protected 
inland waters may have tanks located in the holds of hopper type barges 
without the watertightness of the deck being maintained. All tanks shall 
be installed with the manhole opening and fittings located above the 
weather deck.
    (d) The anhydrous ammonia tanks may be installed in the bulk liquid 
cargo tanks provided the liquid surrounding the enclosed anhydrous 
ammonia tanks complies with the following chemical and physical 
properties:
    (1) Boiling point above 125 [deg]F. at atmospheric pressure.
    (2) Inert to ammonia at 100 [deg]F. at atmospheric pressure.

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    (3) Noncorrosive in the liquid and vapor phase to the ammonia tanks 
and piping.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 70-10, 35 FR 
3711, Feb. 25, 1970]



Sec.  98.25-30  Lagging.

    (a) Lagged tanks shall be covered with an incombustible insulation 
material of a thickness to provide a thermal conductance of not more 
than 0.075 B.t.u. per square foot per degree F. differential in 
temperature per hour. The insulating material shall be of an approved 
type complying with the requirements of subpart 164.009 of subchapter Q 
(Specifications) of this chapter, and shall be given a vapor proof 
coating with fire retardant material acceptable to the Commandant. Tanks 
exposed to the weather shall have the insulation and vapor proof coating 
covered with a removable sheet metal jacket of not less than 0.083 inch 
thickness and flashed around all openings so as to be weather tight. 
Materials other than sheet metal may be used to cover the insulation and 
vapor proof coating when specifically authorized by the Commandant.
    (b) Where unlagged tanks are installed in insulated holds or 
insulated 'tween deck spaces, such tanks shall be considered lagged 
provided the thermal conductance of the insulation is not less than that 
required by paragraph (a) of this section.



Sec.  98.25-35  Refrigerated systems.

    (a) Where refrigerated systems are installed to maintain the 
temperature of the liquid below atmospheric, at least two complete 
refrigeration plants automatically regulated by pressure variations 
within the tanks shall be provided, each to be complete with the 
necessary auxiliaries for proper operation. The capacity of each 
refrigeration compressor shall be sufficient to maintain the vapor 
pressure in the tanks during the peak atmospheric temperature conditions 
below the pressure for which the tanks are designed.
    (b) An alternate arrangement may consist of three compressors, any 
two of which shall be capable of maintaining the vapor pressure in the 
tanks during peak atmospheric temperature conditions below the pressure 
for which the tanks are designed, the third compressor acting as a 
stand-by unit.
    (c) Refrigerated tanks shall be insulated in conformance with the 
requirements of Sec.  98.25-30.



Sec.  98.25-40  Valves, fittings, and accessories.

    (a) All valves, flanges, fittings and accessory equipment shall be 
of a type suitable for use with anhydrous ammonia and shall be made of 
steel, or malleable or nodular iron meeting the requirements of Sec.  
56.60-1 of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter. Valves 
shall be fitted with noncorrosive material suitable for ammonia service. 
Valves, flanges, and pipe fittings shall be of the square or round 
tongue and groove type or raised-face, United States of America Standard 
300-pound standard minimum, fitted with suitable soft gasket material. 
Welded fittings shall be used wherever possible and the number of pipe 
joints shall be held to a minimum. Screwed joints are not permitted for 
pipe diameters exceeding 2 inches. Nonferrous materials, such as copper, 
copper alloys and aluminum alloys, shall not be used in the construction 
of valves, fittings or accessory equipment. Brazed joints are 
prohibited.
    (b) Each tank shall be provided with the necessary fill and 
discharge liquid and vapor shut-off valves, safety relief valves, liquid 
level gaging devices, thermometer well and pressure gage, and shall be 
provided with suitable access for convenient operation. Connections to 
tanks installed below the weather deck shall be made to a trunk or dome 
extending above the weather deck. Connections to the tanks shall be 
protected against mechanical damage and tampering. Other openings in the 
tanks, except as specifically permitted by this part, are prohibited.
    (c) All connections to the tanks, except safety devices and liquid 
level gaging devices, shall have manually operated shut-off valves 
located as close to the tank as possible.
    (d) Excess flow valves where required by this section shall close 
automatically at the rated flow of vapor or liquid as specified by the 
manufacturer. The piping, including valves, fittings

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and appurtenances, protected by an excess flow valve, shall have a 
greater capacity than the rated flow of the excess flow valve.
    (e) Liquid level gaging devices which are so constructed that 
outward flow of tank contents shall not exceed that passed by a No. 54 
drill size opening, need not be equipped with excess flow valves.
    (f) Pressure gage connections need not be equipped with excess flow 
valves if the openings are not larger than No. 54 drill size.
    (g) Excess flow valves may be designed with a bypass, not to exceed 
a No. 60 drill size opening, to allow equalization of pressure.
    (h) Prior to disconnecting shore lines, the pressure in the liquid 
and vapor lines shall be relieved through suitable valves installed at 
the loading header.
    (i) Relief valves shall be fitted in liquid lines which may be 
subject to excessive pressure caused by liquid full condition, and the 
escape from the relief valves shall be piped to the venting system.
    (j) The pressure gage shall be located at the highest practical 
point. The thermometer well shall terminate in the liquid space and be 
attached to the shell by welding with the end of the fitting being 
provided with a gas-tight screwed plug or bolted cover.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 
18902, Dec. 18, 1968; CGFR 70-10, 35 FR 3712, Feb. 25, 1970]



Sec.  98.25-45  Liquid level gaging device.

    (a) Each tank shall be fitted with a liquid level gaging device of 
suitable design to indicate the maximum level to which the tank may be 
filled with liquid at temperatures between 20 [deg]F. and 130 [deg]F.
    (b) Liquid level gaging devices shall be of the following types: 
magnetic, rotary tube, slip tube, fixed tube, automatic float, or other 
types acceptable to the Commandant.
    (c) Gaging devices that require bleeding of the product to the 
atmosphere, such as rotary tube, fixed tube, and slip tube, shall be so 
designed that the bleed valve maximum opening is not larger than a No. 
54 drill size, unless provided with an excess flow valve.
    (d) Gaging devices shall have a design pressure of at least 250 
pounds per square inch.
    (e) Gage glasses of the columnar type are prohibited.



Sec.  98.25-50  Filling and discharge pipes.

    (a) Filling connections shall be provided with one of the following:
    (1) Combination back pressure check valve and excess flow valve;
    (2) One double or two single back pressure check valves; or
    (3) A positive shut-off valve in conjunction with either an internal 
back pressure check valve or an internal excess flow valve.
    (b) All other liquid and vapor connections to tanks, except filling 
connections, safety relief valves, and liquid level gaging devices and 
pressure gages described in Sec.  98.25-40(e) and (f) shall be equipped 
with automatic excess flow valves; or in lieu thereof, may be fitted 
with quick closing internal stop valves, which, except during filling 
and discharge operations, shall remain closed. The control mechanism for 
such valves shall be provided with a secondary remote control of a type 
acceptable to the Commandant.
    (c) The excess flow, internal stop or back pressure check valves 
shall be located on the inside of the tank or outside where the piping 
enters the tank. In the latter case, installation shall be made in such 
a manner that any undue strain will not cause breakage between the tank 
and the excess flow or internal stop valve.
    (d) Where the filling and discharge are made through a common nozzle 
at the tank, and the connection is fitted with a quick-closing internal 
stop valve as permitted in paragraph (b) of this section, the back 
pressure check valve or excess flow valve is not required, provided, 
however, a positive shut-off valve is installed in conjunction with the 
internal stop valve.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 70-10, 35 FR 
3712, Feb. 25, 1970]



Sec.  98.25-55  Cargo piping.

    (a) Piping shall be of seamless steel meeting the requirements of 
Sec.  56.60-1 of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter. The 
piping shall be of not

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less than Schedule 40 thickness. In case of piping on the discharge side 
of the liquid pumps or vapor compressors, the design shall be for a 
pressure of not less than the pump or compressor relief valve setting; 
or if the piping is not fitted with relief valves, the design pressure 
shall not be less than the total discharge head of the pump or 
compressor.
    (b) Where necessary, provision shall be made for expansion and 
contraction of piping by means of seamless steel pipe expansion bends. 
Special consideration will be given for packless type expansion joints. 
Slip type expansion joints are prohibited. Piping shall be provided with 
adequate support to take the weight of the piping off the valves and 
fittings.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 
18902, Dec. 18, 1968]



Sec.  98.25-60  Safety relief valves.

    (a) Each tank shall be fitted with two or more approved safety 
relief valves, designed, constructed, and flow-tested for capacity in 
conformance with subpart 162.018 of subchapter Q (Specifications) of 
this chapter.
    (b) Each safety relief valve shall start to discharge at a pressure 
not in excess of the design pressure of the tank.
    (c) Safety relief valves shall be attached to the tank near the 
highest point of the vapor space. Shutoff valves shall not be installed 
between the tanks and the safety relief valves, except manifolds for 
mounting multiple safety relief valves may be fitted with acceptable 
interlocking three-way valves so arranged at all times as to permit at 
any position of the three-way valve, an unrestricted flow of vapors 
through at least one port. When two safety relief valves are mounted in 
parallel on both the upper outlets of the three-way valve, the 
arrangement shall be such as to permit at least one safety relief valve 
to be operative at all times.
    (d) Each safety valve shall be tested in the presence of a marine 
inspector at the site of installation before or after mounting prior to 
being placed in service. The tests shall prove that the safety relief 
valve will start to discharge at a pressure not in excess of the maximum 
allowable pressure of the tank.

[CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18902, Dec. 18, 1968]



Sec.  98.25-65  Filling density.

    (a) The filling density, or the percent ratio of the liquefied gas 
that may be loaded in the tank to the weight of the water the tank will 
hold at 60 [deg]F., shall not exceed 56 percent for unlagged tanks and 
58 percent for lagged or refrigerated tanks.



Sec.  98.25-70  Venting.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, each safety 
valve installed on a cargo tank shall be connected to a branch vent of a 
venting system which shall be constructed so that the discharge of gas 
will be directed vertically upward to a point at least 10 feet above the 
weather deck or the top of any tank or house located above the weather 
deck.
    (b) The capacity of branch vents or vent headers shall depend upon 
the number of cargo tanks connected to such branch or header as provided 
in Table 98.25-70(b).

       Table 98.25-70(b)--Capacity of Branch Vents or Vent Headers
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                             Percent of
                  Number of cargo tanks                     total valve
                                                             discharge
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1 or 2...................................................      100
3........................................................       90
4........................................................       80
5........................................................       70
6 or more................................................       60
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (c) In addition to the requirement specified in paragraph (b) of 
this section, the size of the branch vents or vent headers shall be such 
that the back pressure in relief valve discharge lines shall not be more 
than 10 percent of the safety relief valve setting.
    (d) Return bends and restrictive pipe fittings are prohibited. Vents 
and headers shall be so installed as to prevent stresses on safety 
relief valve mountings.
    (e) When vent discharge risers are installed, they shall be so 
located as to provide protection against physical damage and be fitted 
with loose raincaps.

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    (f) No shut-off valve shall be fitted in the venting system between 
the safety relief valve and the vent outlets. Suitable provision shall 
be made for draining the venting system if liquid can collect therein.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 70-10, 35 FR 
3712, Feb. 25, 1970; 35 FR 6431, Apr. 22, 1970]



Sec.  98.25-75  Ventilation.

    (a) All enclosed spaces containing cargo tanks fitted with bottom 
outlet connections shall be provided with mechanical ventilation of 
sufficient capacity to assure a change of air every 3 minutes. Where 
cargo tanks are fitted with top outlet connections, the enclosed spaces 
containing such tanks shall be fitted with efficient natural or 
mechanical ventilation.
    (b) Enclosed compartments in which machinery such as cargo pumps or 
vapor compressors are located shall be adequately ventilated.



Sec.  98.25-80  Cargo hose.

    (a) Cargo hose fabricated of seamless steel pipe with swivel joints, 
wire braided armored rubber or other hose material acceptable to the 
Commandant, shall be fitted to the liquid or vapor lines during filling 
and discharging of the cargo tanks.
    (b) Hose subject to tank pressure shall be designed for a bursting 
pressure of not less than five times the maximum safety relief valve 
setting of the tank.
    (c) Hose subject to discharge pressure of pumps or vapor compressors 
shall be designed for a bursting pressure of not less than five times 
the pressure of setting of the pump or compressor relief valve.
    (d) Before being placed in service, each new cargo hose, with all 
necessary fittings attached, shall be hydrostatically tested by the 
manufacturer to a pressure of not less than twice the maximum pressure 
to which it may be subjected in service. The hose shall be marked with 
the maximum pressure guaranteed by the manufacturer.



Sec.  98.25-85  Electrical bonding.

    (a) Each cargo tank shall be electrically grounded to the hull. The 
cargo vessel shall be electrically connected to the shore piping prior 
to connecting the cargo hose. This electrical connection shall be 
maintained until after the cargo hose has been disconnected and any 
spillage has been removed.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 70-10, 35 FR 
3712, Feb. 25, 1970]



Sec.  98.25-90  Special operating requirements.

    (a) Repairs involving welding or burning shall not be undertaken on 
the cargo tanks or piping while anhydrous ammonia in either the liquid 
or vapor state is present in the system.
    (b) During the time anhydrous ammonia is laden in the tanks the 
vessel shall be under constant surveillance.
    (c) Authorization from the Commandant (CG-OES) shall be obtained to 
transport lading other than anhydrous ammonia in the cargo tanks.
    (d) Sufficient hose stations shall be installed with adequate water 
supply so that if leakage of anhydrous ammonia occurs the vapors may be 
removed by use of a stream of water.
    (e)(1) At least two units of approved self-contained breathing 
apparatus, one stowed forward of the cargo tanks and one stowed aft of 
the cargo tanks, shall be carried on board the vessel at all times.
    (2) All approved self-contained breathing apparatus, masks and 
respiratory protective devices shall be of types suitable for starting 
and operating at the temperatures encountered, and shall be maintained 
in good operating condition.
    (3) Personnel involved in the filling or discharge operations shall 
be adequately trained in the use of the equipment.
    (4) For all self-propelled cargo vessels, during filling or 
discharge operations every person on the vessel shall carry on his 
person or have close at hand at all times a canister mask approved for 
ammonia; or each person shall carry on his person a respiratory 
protective device which will protect the wearer against ammonia vapors 
and provide respiratory protection for emergency escape from a 
contaminated area which would result from cargo

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leakage. This respiratory protective equipment shall be of such size and 
weight that the person wearing it will not be restricted in movement or 
in the wearing of lifesaving device.
    (f) While fast to a dock, a vessel during transfer of bulk cargo 
shall display a red flag by day or a red light by night, which signal 
shall be so placed that it will be visible on all sides. When at anchor, 
a vessel during transfer of bulk cargo shall display a red flag by day, 
which signal shall be so placed that it will be visible on all sides.

[CGFR 70-10, 35 FR 3712, Feb. 25, 1970, as amended by CGD 82-063b, 48 FR 
4781, Feb. 3, 1983; CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 
61 FR 50730, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 59780, Oct. 1, 2012]



Sec.  98.25-95  Tests and inspections.

    (a) Each tank shall be subjected to the tests and inspections 
described in this section in the presence of a marine inspector, except 
as otherwise provided in this part.
    (1) An internal inspection of the tank is conducted within--
    (i) Ten years after the last internal inspection if the tank is a 
pressure-vessel type cargo tank on an unmanned barge described under 
Sec.  151.01-25(c) of this chapter and carrying cargo at temperatures of 
-67 [deg]F (-55 [deg]C) or warmer; or
    (ii) Eight years after the last internal inspection if the tank is 
of a type other than that described in paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this 
section.
    (2) An external examination of unlagged tanks and the visible parts 
of lagged tanks is made at each inspection for certification and 
periodic inspection. The owner shall ensure that the amount of 
insulation deemed necessary by the marine inspector is removed from 
insulated tanks during each internal inspection to allow spot external 
examination of the tanks and insulation, or the thickness of the tanks 
may be gauged by a nondestructive means accepted by the marine inspector 
without the removal of insulation.
    (3) If required by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection the 
owner shall conduct nondestructive testing of each tank in accordance 
with Sec.  98.25-97.
    (4) If the tank is a pressure vessel type cargo tank with an 
internal inspection interval of 10 years, and is 30 years old or older, 
determined from the date it was built, the owner shall conduct 
nondestructive testing of each tank in accordance with Sec.  98.25-97, 
during each internal inspection.
    (b) A hydrostatic test of 1\1/2\ times the maximum allowable 
pressure as determined by the safety relief valve setting shall be made 
at any time that the inspector considers such hydrostatic test necessary 
to determine the condition of the tank. If the jacket and lagging are 
not removed during the hydrostatic tests prescribed in this paragraph, 
the tank shall hold the hydrostatic test pressure for at least 20 
minutes without a pressure drop.
    (c) The safety relief valves shall be popped in the presence of a 
marine inspector by either liquid, gas or vapor pressure at least once 
every four years to determine the accuracy of adjustment and, if 
necessary, shall be reset.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17022, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 67-86, 32 FR 
17622, Dec. 9, 1967; CGD 85-061, 54 FR 50965, Dec. 11, 1989; USCG-1999-
4976, 65 FR 6503, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  98.25-97  Nondestructive testing.

    (a) Before nondestructive testing may be conducted to meet Sec.  
98.25-95(a) (3) and (4), the owner shall submit a proposal to the 
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection for approval that includes--
    (1) The test methods and procedures to be used, all of which must 
meet section V of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (1986);
    (2) Each location on the tank to be tested; and
    (3) The test method and procedure to be conducted at each location 
on the tank.
    (b) If the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection rejects the 
proposal, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection informs the owner of 
the reasons why the proposal is rejected.
    (c) If the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection accepts the 
proposal, then the owner shall ensure that--
    (1) The proposal is followed; and
    (2) Nondestructive testing is performed by personnel meeting ASNT 
``Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-

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1A (1988), Personnel Qualifications and Certification in Nondestructive 
Testing.''
    (d) Within 30 days after completing the nondestructive test, the 
owner shall submit a written report of the results to the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection.

[CGD 85-061, 54 FR 50965, Dec. 11, 1989]



      Subpart 98.30_Portable Tanks and Intermediate Bulk Containers

    Source: CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974, unless otherwise 
noted.



Sec.  98.30-1  Applicability.

    (a) This subpart contains regulations concerning transfer of 
combustible liquids, certain flammable liquids, and other hazardous 
materials to or from portable tanks and Intermediate Bulk Containers 
(IBCs) on vessels.
    (b) This subpart applies to the following portable tanks and IBCs:
    (1) A marine portable tank (MPT).
    (2) An IM 101, IM 102, IMO Type 1, IMO Type 2, or UN portable tank.
    (3) A portable tank authorized for hazardous materials by the 
Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety (AAHMS) of the 
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), under a 
special permit or Competent Authority Approval issued in accordance with 
49 CFR part 107, subpart H.
    (4) An IBC, but restricted to those metal IBCs as described in Sec.  
98.30-6 of this subpart.

[CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37411, Sept. 11, 1990, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 
FR 51046, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2011-0088, 78 FR 54785, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-2  Incorporation by Reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this subpart 
with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition other than that 
specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice of change 
in the Federal Register and the material must be available to the 
public. All approved material is available for inspection at the U.S. 
Coast Guard, Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG), 2100 
2nd St. SW., Stop 7126, Washington, DC 20593-7126, and is available from 
the sources listed below. It is also available for inspection at the 
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on 
the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030 or go to 
http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
    (b) International Maritime Organization (IMO), 4 Albert Embankment, 
London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom, (Phone (44 020 7735 7611); Web site: 
http://www.imo.org.)
    (1) International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, 2012 
Edition, Section: 4.2.0.1, IBR approved for Sec.  98.30-3.
    (2) International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, 2012 
Edition, Section: 6.7.2 through 6.7.2.20.3, IBR approved for Sec.  
98.30-5.

[USCG-2011-0088, 78 FR 54785, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-3  Definitions.

    IBC means an intermediate bulk container as defined in 49 CFR 171.8.
    IM 101 portable tank and IM 102 portable tank means a portable tank 
constructed and approved by PMSA and manufactured on or before January 
1, 2003, that meets the requirements for continued use under 49 CFR 
173.32.
    IMO Type 1 portable tank means a portable tank constructed in 
accordance with International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code (2012 
Edition), that meets the definition of an IMO Type 1 portable tank under 
Section 4.2.0.1 of the IMDG Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  
98.30-2), and that meets the provisions for continued use under the IMDG 
Code.
    IMO Type 2 portable tank means a portable tank constructed in 
accordance with the IMDG Code, that meets the definition of an IMO Type 
2 portable tank under Section 4.2.0.1 of the IMDG Code (incorporated by 
reference, see Sec.  98.30-2), and that meets the provisions for 
continued use under the IMDG Code.
    MPT means a marine portable tank that was inspected and stamped by 
the Coast Guard on or before September 30,

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1992, and that meets the applicable requirements in this part and part 
64 of this chapter.
    UN portable tank means a portable tank constructed in accordance 
with 49 CFR 178.274 and 178.275, and approved in accordance with 49 CFR 
173.32 and 178.273.

[USCG-2011-0088, 78 FR 54785, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-4  Vessels carrying MPTs.

    Each MPT on a vessel to which this part applies must bear, on a 
metal or other corrosion-resistant tag--
    (a) An inspection date for pressure relief devices and vacuum relief 
devices in accordance with paragraph (b) of Sec.  64.79 of this chapter 
that is not more than 12 months earlier than the month in which the 
vessel is operated;
    (b) An inspection date in accordance with paragraph (b) of Sec.  
64.81 of this chapter that is not more than 30 months earlier than the 
month during which the vessel is operated; and
    (c) A hydrostatic test date in accordance with paragraph (b) of 
Sec.  64.83 of this chapter that is not more than 60 months earlier than 
the month during which the vessel is operated.

[CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37411, Sept. 11, 1990. Redesignated by USCG-2011-
0088, 78 FR 54785, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-5  Vessels carrying portable tanks other than MPTs.

    (a) Each portable tank, other than an MPT, on board a vessel to 
which this part applies must be one of the following:
    (1) An IM 101, IM 102, IMO Type 1, IMO Type 2, or UN portable tank 
authorized for its contents in accordance with 49 CFR 172.101, Hazardous 
Materials Table, Columns 7 and 8C.
    (2) A portable tank authorized by PHMSA's AAHMS under a special 
permit or Competent Authority Approval issued in accordance with 49 CFR 
part 107, subpart H.
    (i) According to the terms of the special permit or Competent 
Authority Approval, equivalent to an IM 101, IM 102, IMO Type 1, IMO 
Type 2, or UN portable tank.
    (ii) Authorized for its contents under the terms of the special 
permit or by written acknowledgment from the AAHMS.
    (b) Each IM 101, IM 102, or UN portable tank must be tested and 
inspected in accordance with 49 CFR part 180, subpart G and follow 
specifications in accordance with 49 CFR 178.275(c).
    (c) Each IMO Type 1 or IMO Type 2 portable tank must be tested and 
inspected in accordance with Sections 6.7.2 through 6.7.2.20.3 of the 
IMDG Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  98.30-2).
    (d) Each portable tank authorized under a special permit or 
Competent Authority Approval from PHMSA's AAHMS must be inspected, 
tested, maintained, and used in accordance with the terms of that 
special permit or Competent Authority Approval.

[CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37411, Sept. 11, 1990; 56 FR 13598, Apr. 3, 1991, as 
amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 
50730, Sept. 27, 1996; CGD 97-057, 62 FR 51046, Sept. 30, 1997. 
Redesignated and amended by USCG-2011-0088,78 FR 54785, 54786, Sept. 6, 
2013]



Sec.  98.30-6  Vessels carrying IBCs.

    Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) with a classification of 31A may 
be used on a vessel to which this part applies and must meet at a 
minimum the following constructional requirements:
    (a) The shell thickness must be a minimum 6.36 mm (0.25 inches) in 
reference steel.
    (b) There must be a self-closing relief valve set to open at no less 
than 5 psig.
    (c) Closures used on fill openings, in excess of 20 square inches, 
must be equipped with a device to prevent them from fully opening 
without first relieving internal pressure.
    (d) All venting requirements must be followed in accordance with 49 
CFR 178.345-10, Table 1.

[USCG-2011-0088, 78 FR 54786, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-7  Materials authorized for transfer to and from a portable tank.

    (a) The following hazardous materials may be transferred to and from 
a portable tank under this subpart:
    (1) Any Grade D or Grade E combustible liquid listed in Sec.  30.25-
1 of this chapter that does not meet the definition of any hazard class 
in 49 CFR part

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173 other than that of ``flammable liquid'', ``combustible liquid'', 
``hazardous substance, or hazardous waste'';
    (2) Any corrosive liquid that--
    (i) Is compatible with the materials of the tank;
    (ii) Meets the definition of no other hazard class in 49 CFR part 
173; and
    (iii) Is authorized for transport in an IM 101, IM 102, IMO Type 1, 
IMO Type 2, or UN portable tank under subpart F of 49 CFR part 173;
    (3) Any hazardous material listed in Table 98.30-7(a)--Certain 
Hazardous Materials Authorized For Transfer To and From Portable Tanks;
    (4) Any environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, N.O.S., Class 
9, listed in table 1 of appendix A of 49 CFR 172.101, and any aqueous 
solution of an environmentally hazardous substance, solid, N.O.S., Class 
9, listed in that table, that meets the definition of ``hazardous 
substance'' in 49 CFR 171.8; and
    (5) Other cargoes subject to regulation under 49 CFR parts 171 
through 176 when authorized in writing by the Commandant. Requests for 
such authorization must be submitted as prescribed in Sec.  
153.900(d)(1) of this chapter.
    (b) Grade D and Grade E combustible liquids with a flashpoint of 100 
[deg]F (38 [deg]C) or higher by closed cup test that are not listed by 
name in the Hazardous Materials Table of 49 CFR 172.101 may be 
transferred to and from an MPT, IM 101, IM 102, IMO Type 1, IMO Type 2, 
or UN portable tank conforming to the T Code ``T1'' specified in 49 CFR 
172.102(c)(7)(i).
    (c) Sulfuric acid having a concentration of not over 51 percent may 
be transferred to or from an MPT only if the MPT is lined with rubber or 
with material equally acid-resistant and equally strong and durable.
    (d) Sulfuric acid having a concentration of 65.25 percent or greater 
may be transferred to or from any portable tank; provided that the 
corrosion rate on steel, measured at 100 [deg]F (38 [deg]C), of sulfuric 
acid having a concentration of greater than 65.25 percent is not greater 
than the corrosion rate of such an acid having a concentration of 65.25 
percent.
    (e) Environmentally hazardous substances (see paragraph (a)(4) of 
this section) may be transferred only to and from an MPT, IM 101, IM 
102, IMO Type 1, IMO Type 2, or UN portable tank.
    (f) A portable tank authorized for transfer of hazardous material in 
this section may be substituted by another portable tank in accordance 
with 49 CFR 173.32(b).
    (g) No hazardous material not referred to in this section may be 
transferred to or from a portable tank onboard a vessel.

Table 98.30-7(a)--Certain Hazardous Materials Authorized For Transfer To
                         and From Portable Tanks
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
------------------------------------------------------------------------
 Acetone
 Alcohols; flash point of 80 [deg]F (27 [deg]C) or less by open-cup
 test
 Benzene
 Gasoline
 Mixtures of Hydrochloric acid and hydrofluoric acid containing not
 more than 36 percent hydrochloric acid or 2 percent hydrofluoric
 acid \1\
 Methyl Ethyl Ketone
 Toluene (Toluol)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Note:
\1\ Each MPT must be lined with rubber or with material equally acid-
  resistant and equally strong and durable.


[CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37411, Sept. 11, 1990; 55 FR 40755, Oct. 4, 1990, as 
amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR 51046, Sept. 30, 1997. Redesignated and 
amended by USCG-2011-0088, 78 FR 54785, 54786, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-8  Materials authorized for transfer to and from an IBC.

    Any hazardous material listed in Table 98.30-7(a) of Sec.  98.30-7 
may be transferred to and from an IBC under this subpart, with the 
exception of Liquid Nitrogen.

[USCG-2011-0088, 78 FR 54786, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-9  Lifting a portable tank or IBC.

    (a) No person may lift a portable tank and/or IBC with another 
portable tank and/or IBC.
    (b) All lifting requirements for IBCs must be followed in accordance 
with 49 CFR 178.704(c) and (f).

[USCG-2011-0088, 78 FR 54786, Sept. 6, 2013]

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Sec.  98.30-10  Smoking.

    No person may smoke within 50 feet of a portable tank or IBC on the 
deck on which the tank is stowed.

[CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974. Redesignated and amended by 
USCG-2011-0088, 78 FR 54785, 54787, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-11  Gaskets and lining.

    No person may transfer a hazardous material to or from a portable 
tank onboard a vessel unless each gasket and the lining of the portable 
tank are made of a material that is--
    (a) Chemically compatible with the product for which the portable 
tank is approved; and
    (b) Resistant to deterioration by the product for which the portable 
tank is approved.

[CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990. Redesignated and amended by 
USCG-2011-0088, 78 FR 54785, 54787, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-12  Stowage of portable tanks and IBCs.

    (a) No person may operate a vessel to which this subpart applies 
unless each portable tank and/or IBC is stowed on an open deck.
    (b) No person may stow a portable tank and/or IBC--
    (1) In the vicinity of another tank that contains a chemically 
incompatible product; and
    (2) Unless all electrical equipment is explosion-proof or 
intrinsically safe, as defined in Sec. Sec.  111.105-9 and 111.105-11 of 
this chapter, in the area of the tank and its associated equipment that 
is--
    (i) Within 10 feet in any horizontal direction; and
    (ii) Within 8 feet above the deck.
    (c) All IBCs must be secured as specified in 49 CFR 176.74.

[CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974, as amended by CGD 84-043, 55 FR 
37412, Sept. 11, 1990; 55 FR 47477, Nov. 14, 1990. Redesignated and 
amended by USCG-2011-0088, 78 FR 54785, 54787, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-13  Pipe connections, and filling and discharge openings.

    (a) No person may transfer a hazardous material to or from a 
portable tank or IBC onboard a vessel, unless each filling and discharge 
opening in the tank bottom is equipped with the following:
    (1) For an IM 101, IM 102, IMO Type 1, IMO Type 2, or UN portable 
tank, the closures specified in 49 CFR 178.275.
    (2) For an MPT, the valves and closures specified in Sec. Sec.  
64.33 through 64.41 of this chapter.
    (3) For an IBC, the closures specified in 49 CFR 178.705.
    (b) A manifold cannot be used when transferring a hazardous material 
to or from a portable tank or IBC onboard a vessel, unless the portable 
tank or IBC is equipped with a remote or automatic shutoff valve or 
other automatic means of closure that will activate during an emergency.

[CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990. Redesignated and amended by 
USCG-2011-0088, 78 FR 54785, 54787, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-14  Cargo pumps.

    No person may operate a cargo pump to transfer a product to or from 
a portable tank unless the pump is installed--
    (a) Above deck; or
    (b) Below deck, in conformance with subpart 32.60 of this chapter.

[CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974. Redesignated by USCG-2011-0088, 
78 FR 54785, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-15  Ground connection.

    No person may transfer an inflammable or combustible product to or 
from a vessel unless--
    (a) The portable tank or IBC and its pumping equipment is 
electrically grounded to the hull of the vessel; and
    (b) The vessel is electrically grounded to an offshore platform, 
shore piping, or another vessel by a--
    (1) Cargo hose constructed with an integral grounding wire if the 
end connections are used for electrical continuity; or
    (2) Separate grounding that is maintained until the cargo hose is 
disconnected and drained.

[CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974. Redesignated and amended by 
USCG-2011-0088, 78 FR 54785, 54787 Sept. 6, 2013]

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Sec.  98.30-16  Requirements for ships carrying NLSs in portable tanks and IBCs.

    (a) The person in charge of a ship, except a ship under subpart 
98.31 of this chapter, that carries an NLS in a portable tank must 
ensure that--
    (1) The ship's Certificate of Inspection is endorsed with the name 
of the NLS;
    (2) Any letters issued by the Commandant (CG-ENG) prescribing 
additional conditions for endorsement are attached; and
    (3) Each operating requirement specified in writing by Commandant 
(CG-ENG) as a condition for endorsement is met.
    (b) To have a ship's Certificate of Inspection endorsed to allow the 
carriage of NLSs in portable tanks, the--
    (1) Owner of the ship must make a request to the Commandant (CG-ENG) 
following the procedures for requesting alternatives in Sec.  153.10(a) 
of this chapter; and
    (2) The ship must meet any design and equipment requirements 
specified in writing as a condition for the endorsement by the 
Commandant (CG-ENG).
    (c) Any ship that carries NLSs in an IBC, as described in Sec.  
98.30-6, must meet all requirements in accordance with 46 CFR 125.120.

[CGD 81-101, 53 FR 28974, Aug. 1, 1988. Redesignated by CGD 84-043, 55 
FR 37411, Sept. 11, 1990, and amended by CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 
11, 1990; CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 
50730, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 59780, Oct. 1, 2012. 
Redesignated and amended by USCG-2011-0088, 78 FR 54785, 54787, Sept. 6, 
2013]



Sec.  98.30-17  Leakage containment.

    (a) No person may transfer a product to or from a vessel unless 
there is a container or enclosed deck area that meets the requirements 
of this section under or around each transfer connection area.
    (b) Each container or enclosed deck area must hold, in all 
conditions of vessel list or trim to be encountered during the 
transferring operation, 5 gallons or more and must have a means of 
draining or removing any leakage without mixing incompatible products or 
discharging into the water.

[CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974. Redesignated by USCG-2011-0088, 
78 FR 54785, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-18  Qualifications of person in charge.

    (a) The operator or agent of each vessel must designate the person 
in charge of a transfer of liquid cargo in bulk to or from a portable 
tank or IBC.
    (b) Each person designated as person in charge of a transfer of 
liquid cargo in bulk to or from a portable tank or IBC must--
    (1) On a tank barge, hold a ``Tankerman-PIC'', restricted 
``Tankerman-PIC'', ``Tankerman-PIC (Barge)'', or restricted ``Tankerman-
PIC (Barge)'' endorsement on his or her merchant mariner credential or 
merchant mariner's document authorizing transfer of the classification 
of cargo involved;
    (2) On a self-propelled tank vessel, or on a tankship, carrying oil 
or hazardous material in bulk, hold a valid merchant mariner credential, 
license, or certificate authorizing service as a master, mate, pilot, 
engineer, or operator aboard that vessel, and a Tankerman-PIC or a 
restricted Tankerman (PIC) endorsement.

[CGD 79-116, 60 FR 17157, Apr. 4, 1995, as amended by 62 FR 25135, May 
8, 1997; USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11265, Mar. 16, 2009. Redesignated and 
amended by USCG-2011-0088, 78 FR 54785, 54787, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-19  Supervision by person in charge.

    (a) No person may connect, top off, disconnect, or engage in any 
other critical product transfer operation unless the person in charge 
designated in Sec.  98.30-17, personally supervises the operation.
    (b) No person may start the flow of a product to or from a portable 
tank or IBC unless instructed to do so by the person in charge.

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    (c) No person may transfer a product to or from a portable tank or 
IBC unless the person in charge is in the immediate vicinity of the 
transfer operation and immediately available to the person transferring 
the product.

[CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974, as amended by USCG-2011-0088, 
78 FR 54787, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-21  Inspection prior to transfer.

    No person may transfer to or from a portable tank or IBC a product 
with a flashpoint of less than 300 [deg]F unless the person in charge of 
the transfer determines that--
    (a) Each warning signal and sign required in Sec. Sec.  98.30-33 and 
98.30-35 is displayed;
    (b) No repair work in the vicinity of any portable tank or IBC is 
done without permission of the person in charge of the transfer 
operation; and
    (c) Riveting, welding, burning, or a similar operation is not done 
in the vicinity of a portable tank or IBC unless an inspection by the 
person in charge of the transfer ensures that the operation can be done 
safely.

[CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974, as amended by USCG-2011-0088, 
78 FR 54787, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-23  Requirements for transfer; general.

    No person may transfer a product to or from a portable tank or IBC 
unless--
    (a) The vessel's moorings are strong enough to hold in all expected 
conditions of surge, current, and weather and are long enough to allow 
adjustment for changes in draft, drift, and tide during the transfer 
operation;
    (b) Transfer hoses or loading arms are long enough to allow the 
vessel to move the limits of its mooring without placing strain on the 
hose, loading arm, or transfer piping system;
    (c) Each transfer hose is supported in a manner that prevents strain 
on its coupling;
    (d) Each part of the transfer system necessary to allow the flow of 
the product is lined up for the transfer;
    (e) Each transfer hose has no loose covers, kinks, bulges, soft 
spots, and no gouges, cuts, or slashes that penetrate the hose 
reinforcement;
    (f) Each coupling meets the requirements of Sec.  98.30-27;
    (g) Each scupper or drain in a discharge containment system is 
closed;
    (h) The person in charge of the transfer operations on the 
transferring vessel or facility and the person in charge of the transfer 
operations on the receiving vessel or facility have held a conference, 
to ensure that each person in charge understands--
    (1) The identity of the product to be transferred;
    (2) The sequence of transfer operations;
    (3) The transfer rate;
    (4) The name or title and location of each person participating in 
the transfer operation;
    (5) Particulars of the transferring and receiving systems;
    (6) Critical stages of the transfer operations;
    (7) Federal, state, and local rules that apply to the transfer of 
dangerous articles and combustible liquids;
    (8) Emergency procedures;
    (9) Discharge containment procedures;
    (10) Discharge reporting procedures;
    (11) Watch or shift arrangement; and
    (12) Transfer shutdown procedures;
    (i) The person in charge of the transfer operations on the 
transferring vessel or facility and the person in charge of transfer 
operations on the receiving vessel or facility agree to begin the 
transfer operations; and
    (j) Each person in charge required in this subpart is present.

[CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974, as amended by USCG-2011-0088, 
78 FR 54787, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-25  Requirements for transfer; cargo handling system.

    No person may transfer a product to or from a portable tank or IBC 
unless the cargo handling system meets the requirements in subpart F of 
part 64 of this chapter.

[CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974, as amended by USCG-2011-0088, 
78 FR 54787, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-27  Connections.

    (a) Each person who makes a connection for a transfer operation 
must--

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    (1) Use suitable material in joints and couplings to make a tight 
seal;
    (2) Use a bolt in at least every other hole and in no case less than 
four bolts in each temporary connection utilizing an American National 
Standards Institute (ANSI) standard flange coupling;
    (3) Use a bolt in each hole of couplings other than ANSI standard 
flange couplings;
    (4) Use a bolt in each hole of each permanently connected flange 
coupling;
    (5) Use bolts of the same size in each bolted coupling; and
    (6) Tighten each bolt and nut uniformly to distribute the load.
    (b) No person who makes a connection for a transfer operation may 
use any bolt that shows signs of strain or is elongated or deteriorated.
    (c) No person may use a connection for transfer operations unless it 
is--
    (1) A bolted or full threaded connection; or
    (2) A quick-connect coupling accepted by the Coast Guard.

[CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974, as amended by USCG-2011-0088, 
78 FR 54787, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-29  Piping incompatible products.

    No person may pipe a portable tank or IBC with another tank that 
contains a chemically incompatible product.

[CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974, as amended by USCG-2011-0088, 
78 FR 54787, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-31  Conditions for pumping.

    No person may start pumping a product to or from a portable tank or 
IBC or if started, continue to pump if--
    (a) There is an electrical storm;
    (b) A fire occurs--
    (1) On the deck;
    (2) On the vessel;
    (3) In the vicinity; or
    (c) The cargo hose ruptures or leaks.

[CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974, as amended by USCG-2011-0088, 
78 FR 54787, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-33  Warning signals.

    (a) If the vessel is moored, no person may transfer to or from a 
portable tank or IBC a product with a flashpoint of less than 300 [deg]F 
unless the person in charge displays a--
    (1) Red flag by day; and
    (2) Red electric lantern by night.
    (b) If the vessel is at anchor, no person may transfer to or from a 
portable tank or IBC a product with a flashpoint of less than 300 [deg]F 
unless the person in charge displays a red flag.
    (c) The signal required in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section 
must be visible on all sides of the vessel.

[CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974, as amended by USCG-2011-0088, 
78 FR 54787, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-35  Warning sign at gangway.

    If a vessel is moored, no person may transfer to or from a portable 
tank or IBC a product with a flashpoint of less than 300 [deg]F unless 
the person in charge displays at each gangway or access that is open for 
use a warning placard containing the following in letters 2 inches in 
height or larger:

                                 WARNING

                             No open lights

                               No smoking

[CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974, as amended by USCG-2011-0088, 
78 FR 54787, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-37  Firefighting requirements.

    No person may lift a portable tank on or off a vessel, or transfer a 
product with a flashpoint of less than 300 [deg]F to or from a portable 
tank or IBC unless--
    (a) Water pressure is maintained on the firemain;
    (b) Firehoses, fitted with a Coast Guard-approved combination 
nozzle, are attached to each fire hydrant in the vicinity of the 
portable tanks;
    (c) Except as provided in Sec.  98.30-39, fire extinguishers of a 
dry chemical type are--
    (1) Located to protect the deck area 10 feet in any horizontal 
direction from each portable tank and its associated cargo handling 
system;
    (2) Coast Guard approved; and
    (3) Capable of covering the deck area without being moved;
    (d) In a deck area of 500 square feet or less, there are two or more 
dry chemical fire extinguishers of 300 pounds or

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more total capacity of extinguishing agent; and
    (e) In a deck area of more than 500 square feet, there are three or 
more dry chemical fire extinguishers of 450 pounds or more total 
capacity of extinguishing agent.

[CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22954, June 25, 1974, as amended by USCG-2011-0088, 
78 FR 54787, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.30-39  Alternate fire extinguishing system.

    An alternative to the fire extinguishing system required in Sec.  
98.30-37(c) may be approved in accordance with procedures contained in 
subpart 90.15 of this chapter.



   Subpart 98.31_Control of Pollution From NLS Cargoes on Oceangoing 
                         Offshore Supply Vessels

    Source: CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49321, Sept. 19, 1997, 
unless otherwise noted.



Sec.  98.31-5  Applicability.

    This subpart applies to each offshore supply vessel contracted for, 
or the keel of which was laid, before March 15, 1996, that is oceangoing 
as defined in 33 CFR 151.05(j) and that carries noxious liquid 
substances (NLSs) as defined in Sec.  153.2 of this chapter in bulk, 
including carriage in portable tanks.



Sec.  98.31-10  Certificate of inspection and NLS certificate endorsements.

    (a) The Coast Guard issues the endorsed Certificate of Inspection or 
NLS Certificate required by Sec.  98.31-15 for every vessel under this 
subpart to carry NLSs if the vessel--
    (1) Has the Cargo Record Book prescribed in Sec.  153.490(a)(1) of 
this chapter; and
    (2) Unless it discharges no NLS residues as defined in Sec.  153.2 
of this chapter to the sea, meets the requirements in Sec. Sec.  153.470 
through 153.491 of this chapter.
    (b) Each vessel under this subpart that does not meet the 
requirements in Sec. Sec.  153.470 through 153.491 of this chapter must 
have a statement on its Certificate of Inspection or NLS Certificate 
stating that the vessel is prohibited from discharging NLS residues to 
the sea.



Sec.  98.31-15  Operating requirements.

    No person may operate a vessel that carries a bulk liquid cargo of 
NLS unless the vessel--
    (a) Has on board a Certificate of Inspection and, if it is a vessel 
making a foreign voyage, an NLS Certificate endorsed under Sec.  98.31-
10 with the name of the NLS cargo;
    (b) Discharges no NLS residues to the sea unless the vessel meets--
    (1) The equipment requirements in Sec.  98.31-10(a)(2); and
    (2) The operating requirements prescribed for oceangoing ships 
carrying NLSs in Sec. Sec.  153.901, 153.903, 153.909, and 153.1100 
through 153.1132 of this chapter.



 Subpart 98.33_ Portable Tanks and IBCs for Certain Grade E Combustible 
                  Liquids and Other Regulated Materials

    Source: CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990, unless otherwise 
noted.



Sec.  98.33-1  Applicability.

    (a) This subpart contains regulations concerning transfer of certain 
low-hazard materials to and from portable tanks on vessels
    (b) This subpart applies to the following portable tanks:
    (1) A DOT-specification 57 portable tank constructed on or before 
October 1, 1996, or a UN portable tank (see 49 CFR 173.32 and Sec.  
98.30-3).
    (2) A portable tank authorized under 49 CFR 176.340(b).
    (3) A portable tank approved by the Commandant under subpart 50.20 
of this chapter.
    (4) An Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC), but restricted to those 
metal IBCs as described in Sec.  98.30-6.

[CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990; 56 FR 13598, Apr. 3, 1991, as 
amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR 51046, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2012-0832, 77 
FR 59780, Oct. 1, 2012; USCG-2011-0088, 78 FR 54787, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.33-3  Cargoes authorized.

    The following cargoes are authorized for transfer to and from 
portable tanks or IBCs authorized by Sec.  98.33-5:

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    (a) Grade E combustible liquids that have a closed-cup flashpoint of 
300 [deg]F or higher and that meet the definition of no DOT hazard class 
in 49 CFR part 173;
    (b) Any environmentally hazardous substance, liquid N.O.S., Class 9, 
listed in table 1 of appendix A of 49 CFR 172.101, and any aqueous 
solution of an environmentally hazardous substance, solid, N.O.S., Class 
9, listed in that table, that meets the definition of ``Hazardous 
substance'' in 49 CFR 171.8.
    (c) Other cargoes subject to regulation under 49 CFR parts 171 
through 176 when authorized in writing by the Commandant (CG-ENG). 
Requests for such authorization must be submitted as prescribed in Sec.  
153.900(d)(1) of this chapter.

[CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 
FR 51046, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2011-0088, 78 FR 54788, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.33-5  Portable tanks and IBCs authorized.

    (a) The cargoes authorized under Sec.  98.33-3 may be transferred to 
and from portable tanks to which this subpart applies if the portable 
tanks have:
    (1) A minimum design pressure of 9 psig.
    (2) Pressure-relief devices that may be frangible pressure-relief 
devices (rupture disks), and that do not open at less than 3 psig.
    (b) The cargoes authorized under Sec.  98.33-3 may be transferred to 
and from IBCs to which this subpart applies if the IBCs meet the 
requirements in Sec.  98.30-6.

[CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990; 55 FR 47477, Nov. 14, 1990; 
USCG-2011-0088, 78 FR 54788, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.33-7  Pipe and hose connections.

    If a portable tank or IBC authorized under Sec.  98.33-5 of this 
part has a pipe or hose connection in its bottom, the connection must 
have a manually operated valve and a bolted flange, threaded cap, or 
similar device, to protect against leakage of the tank's contents.

[CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990, as amended by USCG-2011-0088, 
78 FR 54788, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.33-9  Stowage.

    Each portable tank or IBC authorized under Sec.  98.33-5 of this 
part must be secured to the vessel by devices of sufficient strength and 
number to prevent the tank from moving in any direction during 
transport.

[CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990, as amended by USCG-2011-0088, 
78 FR 54788, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.33-11  Smoking.

    No person may smoke when--
    (a) Within 50 feet of a portable tank or IBC containing a 
combustible liquid; and
    (b) On the deck where the tank or IBC is stowed.

[CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990, as amended by USCG-2011-0088, 
78 FR 54788, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.33-13  Cargo-handling systems.

    A cargo authorized under Sec.  98.33-3 of this part may not be 
transferred to or from a portable tank or IBC authorized under Sec.  
98.33-5 of this part unless the cargo-handling system meets the 
requirements of subpart F of part 64 of this chapter.

[CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990, as amended by USCG-2011-0088, 
78 FR 54788, Sept. 6, 2013]



Sec.  98.33-15  Transfers.

    A cargo authorized under Sec.  98.33-3 of this part may not be 
transferred to or from a portable tank or IBC authorized under Sec.  
98.33-5 of this part unless the following requirements are met:
    (a) Cargo pumps comply with Sec.  98.30-14 of this part;
    (b) Ground connection complies with Sec.  98.30-15 of this part;
    (c) Leakage containment complies with Sec.  98.30-17 of this part;
    (d) Qualification of person in charge complies with Sec.  98.30-18 
of this part;
    (e) Supervision of person in charge complies with Sec.  98.30-19 of 
this part;
    (f) Transfers, general, comply with Sec.  98.30-23 of this part;
    (g) Connections comply with Sec.  98.30-27 of this part;
    (h) Pumping of incompatible products complies with Sec.  98.30-29 of 
this part;

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    (i) Conditions for pumping comply with Sec.  98.30-31 of this part; 
and
    (j) Carriage of NLSs complies with Sec.  98.30-16 of this part.

[CGD 84-043, 55 FR 37412, Sept. 11, 1990; 55 FR 47477, Nov. 14, 1990; 
USCG-2011-0088, 78 FR 54788, Sept. 6, 2013]



PART 105_COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSELS DISPENSING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS-
-Table of Contents



Sec.
105.1 Purpose and applicability.
105.3 Incorporation by reference.
105.5 Definitions.
105.10 Vessel examinations.
105.11 Prohibitions.
105.12 Cargo tank and pumping system requirements.
105.13 Electrical fittings and fixtures.
105.14 Fire extinguishing equipment.
105.15 Cargo transfer operations.

    Authority: 6 U.S.C. 468(b); 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 
3703, 4502; 49 U.S.C. 5103; E.O. 12777, sec. 2(d)(2) and (f), 56 FR 
54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security 
Delegation No. 0170.1(II) (80), (92.a), (92.b).

    Source: 81 FR 13283, Mar. 14, 2016, unless otherwise noted.



Sec.  105.1  Purpose and applicability.

    This part implements 46 U.S.C. 3702(d), concerning the applicability 
to fish processing vessels of statutes relating to the carriage of 
liquid bulk dangerous cargoes. This part applies to each vessel of not 
more than 5,000 gross tons, the primary use of which is as a commercial 
fish processing vessel, and that incidental to its primary use, carries 
and dispenses limited quantities of flammable or combustible liquid 
cargo in bulk. Certain provisions in Sec. Sec.  105.12 and 105.13 apply 
only to vessels the construction of which was contracted for before May 
31, 1976.



Sec.  105.3  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part 
with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 
552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition other than that 
specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish a notice of 
change in the Federal Register and the material must be available to the 
public. All approved material is available for inspection at Coast Guard 
Headquarters. Contact Commandant (CG-CVC), Attn: Office of Commercial 
Vessel Compliance, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7501, 2703 Martin Luther King 
Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7501; telephone 202-372-1244. Also, 
it is available for inspection at the National Archives and Records 
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this 
material at NARA, call 202-741-6030 or go to http://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    (b) ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 
19428-2959, telephone: 610-832-9500, fax: 610-832-9555, http://
www.astm.org.
    (1) ASTM D 323-08, ``Standard Test Method for Vapor Pressure of 
Petroleum Products (Reid Method),'' approved December 15, 2008, 
incorporation by reference approved for Sec.  105.5.
    (2) [Reserved]
    (c) UL (formerly Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.), 12 Laboratory 
Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3995, 919-549-1400, http://
www.ul.com.
    (1) UL 19, Standard for Safety--Lined Fire Hose and Hose Assemblies, 
Twelfth edition, approved November 30, 2001, incorporation by reference 
approved for Sec.  105.14(d).
    (2) [Reserved]



Sec.  105.5  Definitions.

    As used in this part, the italicized terms have the meanings 
indicated in this section.
    Approved means approved by the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, unless 
otherwise stated.
    Bulk means a quantity of a commodity carried as a liquid cargo or 
liquid-cargo residue, without mark or count, in an integral, fixed, or 
portable tank. It does not include liquid cargo packaged in a portable 
tank that is loaded and discharged from a vessel with the contents 
intact.
    Cargo means a combustible liquid or flammable liquid transported in 
commerce by a commercial fish processing vessel for delivery to a 
recipient inside or outside the fishing industry. It does not include 
combustible liquids or flammable liquids carried in a tank for

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use only by machinery and boats carried aboard the processing vessel, or 
for use only by vessels that are directly supporting the processing 
vessel's primary operations.
    Certificate of compliance means the document issued and displayed in 
accordance with Sec.  105.10.
    Combustible liquid means any liquid having a flashpoint above 80 
[deg]F (as determined from an open cup tester, as used for testing of 
burning oils). A Grade D combustible liquid is one having a flashpoint 
above 80 [deg]F and below 150 [deg]F. A Grade E combustible liquid is 
one having a flashpoint of 150 [deg]F or above.
    Commercial fish processing vessel means a self-propelled manned 
vessel that commercially prepares fish or fish products other than by 
gutting, decapitating, gilling, skinning, shucking, icing, freezing, or 
brine chilling.
    Dispensing means the unloading of any quantity of flammable or 
combustible liquids in bulk.
    Dispensing tank means any tank from which a quantity of a flammable 
or combustible liquid is filled or emptied onboard the vessel by means 
of pumping, gravitation, or displacement.
    Examination means a careful and critical assessment of the vessel 
and its appurtenances carried out by an authorized examiner or an 
organization designated by the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard. This 
includes, where necessary, a visual assessment of the vessel's hull, 
structures, electrical systems, and machinery, supplemented by other 
means such as measurement and/or nondestructive testing.
    Flammable liquid means any liquid that gives off flammable vapors 
(as determined by flashpoint from an open cup tester, as used for 
testing of burning oils) at or below 80 [deg]F. Flammable liquids are 
referred to by grades as follows:
    (1) Grade A. Any flammable liquid having a Reid vapor pressure of 14 
pounds or more, as measured in accordance with ASTM D 323 (incorporated 
by reference, see Sec.  105.3).
    (2) Grade B. Any flammable liquid having a Reid vapor pressure of 
less than 14 pounds and more than 8\1/2\ pounds, as measured in 
accordance with ASTM D 323.
    (3) Grade C. Any flammable liquid having a Reid vapor pressure of 
8\1/2 \pounds or less and a flashpoint of 80 [deg]F or below, as 
measured in accordance with ASTM D 323.
    Fuel tank means a tank other than a dispensing tank used to 
transport flammable or combustible liquid for the purpose of supplying 
fuel for propulsion of the vessel to which it is attached.
    Limited quantities means not more than 20 percent of a vessel's 
deadweight tonnage as applied to bulk liquid cargoes or carried in 
permanent or temporary tanks.
    New vessel means a vessel whose construction is contracted for on or 
after May 31, 1976.
    Pressure vacuum relief valve means any device or assembly of a 
mechanical, liquid, weight, or other type used for the automatic 
regulation of pressure or vacuum in enclosed places.



Sec.  105.10  Vessel examination.

    (a) Each examination referred to in this section must be conducted 
by the Coast Guard to determine whether the examined vessel is in 
substantial compliance with this part. An examination may include any 
test or verification that the examiner deems necessary for determining 
the vessel's safety and seaworthiness.
    (1) The owner or operator of each vessel subject to this part must 
apply, using Form CG-3752, available at http://www.uscg.mil/forms/cg/
cg_3752.pdf, to the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, for 
the vessel to be examined in accordance with paragraph (b) of this 
section. In applying for a vessel's initial examination under this 
section, the application must be accompanied by a plan or sketch of each 
cargo tank and piping system for filling and dispensing bulk flammable 
or combustible cargoes, and a brief description of those systems, 
including their dimensions and materials used. If cargo tanks are 
located in enclosed compartments or below decks, the plans or sketches 
must show the ventilation system. Plans or sketches need not be 
submitted if the cargo tanks and piping systems have previously been 
accepted by the Coast Guard.

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    (2) Each vessel must be examined before its first use in loading, 
transporting, or dispensing combustible or flammable liquids in bulk, 
and at least annually thereafter if the vessel carries such liquids in 
temporarily installed cargo tanks or containers, or at least biennially 
thereafter if the vessel carries such liquids in permanently installed 
cargo tanks.
    (3) A vessel that is laid up, dismantled, or out of commission is 
exempt from the requirements of this section.
    (b) After examining a vessel and finding it to be in substantial 
compliance with this part, the Coast Guard will issue, and the vessel's 
owner or operator must display on board, a certificate of compliance 
that describes the amounts of bulk liquid flammable or combustible 
cargoes that the vessel may carry, the number of crewmembers required to 
hold merchant mariner credentials and tankerman endorsements in 
accordance with 46 U.S.C. 8304 and 46 CFR part 13, and any conditions 
applicable to the carriage or dispensation of those cargoes. Each 
certificate of compliance is valid for not more than 2 years or until 
suspended or revoked. A letter of compliance may be issued as an 
alternative to a certificate of compliance.



Sec.  105.11  Prohibitions.

    Each vessel to which this part applies is prohibited from 
transporting Grade A flammable liquids in bulk, or carrying bulk 
flammable or combustible liquids in portable or temporarily installed 
dispensing tanks or containers that are either below deck or in closed 
compartments on or above deck.



Sec.  105.12  Cargo tank and pumping system requirements.

    (a) Cargo tanks for the carriage of bulk flammable or combustible 
liquids must be constructed of iron, steel, copper, nickel alloy, copper 
alloy, or aluminum. Tanks must be designed to withstand the maximum head 
to which they may be subjected, and tanks of more than 150 gallons 
capacity must have at least the thickness indicated in Table 1 of Sec.  
105.12.

                Table 1 to Sec.   105.12--Tank Thickness
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                     Thickness in inches
          Material             ASTM specification    and gauge number \2
                                (latest edition)             3\
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nickel copper...............  B127, hot rolled      0.107 (USSG 12).
                               sheet or plate.
Copper nickel \1\...........  B122, Alloy No. 5...  0.128 (AWG 8).
Copper \1\..................  B152, Type ETP......  0.182 (AWG 5).
Copper silicon \1\..........  B97, Alloys A, B,     0.144 (AWG 7).
                               and C.
Steel or iron...............  ....................  0.179 (MSG 7).
Aluminum \4\................  B209, Alloy \5\.....  5086 0.250 (USSG 3).
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Tanks fabricated with these materials must not be utilized for the
  carriage of diesel oil.
\2\ The gauge numbers used in this table may be found in many standard
  engineering reference books. The letters ``USSG'' stand for ``U.S.
  Standard Gauge'' which was established by the act of March 3, 1892 (15
  U.S.C. 206) for sheet and plate iron and steel. The letters ``AWG''
  stand for ``American Wire Gauge'' (or Brown and Sharpe Gauge) for
  nonferrous sheet thicknesses. The letters ``MSG'' stand for
  ``Manufacturers' Standard Gauge'' for sheet steel thicknesses.
\3\ Tanks of more than 400 gallons capacity must be designed with a
  factor of safety of four on the ultimate strength of the tank material
  used with a design head of not less than 4 feet of liquid above the
  top of the tank.
\4\ Anodic to most common metals. Avoid dissimilar-metal contact with
  tank body unless galvanically compatible.
\5\ And other alloys acceptable to the Commandant.

    (1) All tank joints, connections, and fittings must be welded or 
brazed, and tanks may not have flanged-up top edges.
    (2) A tank exceeding 30 inches in any horizontal dimension must be 
fitted with vertical baffle plates of the same material as the tank, 
unless the tank has a greater thickness than minimum requirements and is 
reinforced with stiffeners. Limber holes at the bottom and air holes at 
the top of all baffles must be provided.
    (3) An opening fitted with a threaded pipe plug may be used on the 
bottom of the tank for cleaning purposes.
    (b) Supports. Tanks must be adequately supported and braced to 
prevent movement. Supports and braces must be insulated from contact 
with the tank surface using a nonabrasive and nonabsorbent material.
    (c) Fittings. (1) Filling lines must be at least 1\1/2\ inches 
standard pipe size and extend to within 1\1/2\-pipe diameters of the 
bottom of the tank.

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    (2) Suction lines from diesel oil tanks may be taken from the bottom 
provided a shutoff valve is installed at the tank. Tanks for Grades B 
and C liquids must have top suctions only.
    (3) Vent lines must be at least equal in size to the filling lines.
    (4) When a cargo tank contains Grades B or C liquids, the vent lines 
must be terminated with an approved pressure vacuum relief valve not 
less than 3 feet above the weather deck. When a cargo tank contains 
Grades D or E liquids, the vent line may be terminated with a gooseneck 
fitted with a flame screen at a reasonable height above the weather 
deck.
    (d) Hydrostatic tests. Tanks vented to the atmosphere must be 
hydrostatically tested to a pressure of 5 pounds per square inch or 1\1/
2\ times the maximum head to which they may be subjected in service. A 
standpipe of 11\1/2\ feet in length attached to the tanks may be filled 
with water to accomplish the 5 pounds per square inch test.
    (e) Piping systems. (1) Piping must be copper, nickel copper, or 
copper nickel, with a minimum wall thickness of 0.035 inches; except 
that seamless steel piping or tubing providing equivalent safety may be 
used for diesel cargo systems.
    (2) Valves must be of a suitable nonferrous metallic Union Bonnet 
type with ground seats, except that steel or nodular iron may be used in 
cargo systems that use steel pipe or tubing.
    (3) Aluminum or aluminum alloy valves and fittings may not be used 
in cargo lines.
    (f) Pumps. (1) Pumps for cargo dispensing must be of a type 
satisfactory for the purpose.
    (2) A relief valve must be provided on the discharge side of the 
pump if the pressure under shutoff conditions exceeds 60 pounds. When a 
relief valve is installed, it must discharge back to the suction of the 
pump.
    (3) Where electric motors are installed with dispensing pumps, they 
must be explosion-proof and so labeled by UL or another recognized 
laboratory, as suitable for Class I, Group D atmospheres.
    (g) Grounding. (1) All tanks and associated lines must be 
electrically grounded to the vessel's common ground.
    (2) A grounded type hose and nozzle must be used for dispensing 
fuels.
    (h) Cargo tanks installed below decks--additional requirements. (1) 
Compartments or areas containing tanks or pumping systems must be closed 
off from the remainder of the vessel by gastight bulkheads. Such 
gastight bulkheads may be pierced for a drive shaft and pump engine 
control rods if the openings are fitted with stuffing boxes or other 
acceptable gland arrangements.
    (2) Each compartment must be provided with a mechanical exhaust 
system capable of ventilating the compartment with a complete change of 
air every 3 minutes. The intake duct or ducts must be of a sufficient 
size to permit the required air change. The exhaust duct or ducts must 
be located so as to remove vapors from the lower portion of the space or 
bilges.
    (3) The ventilation outlets must terminate more than 10 feet from 
any opening to the interior of the vessel that normally contains sources 
of vapor ignition. The ventilation fan must be explosion-proof and 
unable to act as a source of ignition.
    (4) Cargo pumps must not be installed in the cargo tank compartment 
unless the drive system is outside the compartment. Suction pipelines 
from cargo tanks must be run directly to the pump, but not through 
working or crew spaces of the vessel.
    (5) Tanks must be located so as to provide at least 15 inches of 
space around the tank, including top and bottom, to permit external 
examination.
    (6) Shutoff valves must be provided in the suction lines as close to 
the tanks as possible. Valves must be installed so as to shut off 
against the flow. Remote control of the shutoff valve must be provided 
where the examiner deems necessary.
    (i) Exemption for older vessels. Tanks, containers, and associated 
piping systems in use prior to December 1, 1969, on a vessel the 
construction of which was contracted for before May 31, 1976, are exempt 
from the requirements of this section provided they are maintained in a 
condition that the Officer

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in Charge, Marine Inspection, finds satisfactory, and provided that 
major repairs or replacement of exempted equipment and systems is in 
accordance with this part.



Sec.  105.13  Electrical fittings and fixtures.

    (a) In compartments or areas containing tanks or pumps handling 
petroleum products other than Grade E products, no electrical fittings, 
fixtures, or equipment may be installed or used unless approved for a 
Class I, Group D hazardous location and labeled as such by UL or another 
recognized laboratory.
    (b) All electrical equipment, fixtures, and fittings located within 
10 feet of a vent outlet or a dispensing outlet must be explosion-proof 
and labeled as such by UL or another recognized laboratory, as suitable 
for Class I, Group D atmospheres.
    (c) All electrical equipment must be grounded to the vessel's common 
ground.
    (d) Tanks, containers, and associated piping systems in use prior to 
December 1, 1969, on a vessel the construction of which was contracted 
for before May 31, 1976, are exempt from the requirements of this 
section provided they are maintained in a condition that the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection, finds satisfactory, and provided that major 
repairs or replacement of exempted equipment and systems is in 
accordance with this part.



Sec.  105.14  Fire extinguishing equipment.

    (a) Each vessel must carry at least two B-II dry chemical or foam 
portable fire extinguishers that comply with 46 CFR 28.160 and bear the 
UL marine type label, and must be located at or near each dispensing 
area. This equipment must be examined prior to issuing a letter of 
compliance.
    (b) Each vessel must be provided with a hand-operated portable fire 
pump having a capacity of at least 5 gallons per minute and equipped 
with a suction and discharge hose suitable for use in firefighting. The 
pump may also serve as a bilge pump.
    (c) A self-priming power-driven fire pump must be installed on each 
vessel of more than 65 feet in length overall. The pump must be able to 
discharge an effective stream from a hose connected to the highest 
outlet, must be fitted with a pressure gauge, and must have a minimum 
capacity of 50 gallons per minute at a pressure of not less than 60 
pounds per square inch at the pump outlet. The pump must be self-priming 
and connected to the fire main and may be driven off a propulsion engine 
or other source of power. The pump may also be connected to the bilge 
system so that it can serve as either a fire pump or a bilge pump.
    (d) Each vessel that must have a power-driven fire pump must also 
have a fire main system that includes a fire main, hydrants, hoses, and 
nozzles.
    (1) Fire hydrants must be of sufficient number and located such that 
any part of the vessel may be reached with an effective stream of water 
from a single length of hose.
    (2) All piping, valves, and fittings must be in accordance with good 
marine practice and suitable for the purpose intended.
    (3) One length of the fire hose must be attached to each fire 
hydrant at all times. The fire hose may be a commercial fire hose or 
equivalent of not more than a 1\1/2\-inch diameter, or a garden hose of 
not less than a \5/8\-inch nominal inside diameter. The hose must be in 
one piece, not less than 25 feet, and not more than 50 feet in length. 
If a 1\1/2\-inch diameter fire hose is used after January 1, 1980, each 
length of hose must be lined as a commercial fire hose that conforms to 
UL 19 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  105.3). A hose that bears a 
UL label as a lined fire hose is accepted as conforming to this 
requirement. The hose must have a combination nozzle approved by the 
Commandant in accordance with 46 CFR subpart 162.027. If a garden hose 
is used, it must be of a good commercial grade constructed of an inner 
rubber tube, plies of braided cotton reinforcement, and an outer rubber 
cover, or of equivalent material, and must be fitted with a commercial 
garden hose nozzle of good-grade bronze or equivalent metal. All 
fittings on fire hoses must be of brass, copper, or other suitable 
corrosion-resistant metal.

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Sec.  105.15  Cargo transfer operations.

    During a transfer operation involving bulk liquid flammable or 
combustible cargoes--
    (a) The operation must comply with any conditions listed in the 
vessel's certificate of compliance;
    (b) The person in charge of the operation must ensure that--
    (1) Any galley fire is safely maintained during the operation or 
immediately extinguished if it cannot be so maintained; and
    (2) No smoking takes place in the vicinity of the operation.
    (c) A red flag by day or a red electric lantern at night, visible on 
all sides, must be used to signal a dockside transfer operation. For 
non-dockside transfer operations, a red flag must be used to signal the 
operation; and
    (d) During a dockside transfer operation, a placard must be 
displayed to warn persons approaching the gangway. The placard must use 
letters at least 2 inches high, bear the heading ``Warning,'' and 
prohibit open lights, smoking, or visitors.
    (e) The vessel, personnel, and operation are subject to all 
applicable pollution prevention requirements set forth in 33 CFR parts 
155 and 156.



PART 106_REQUIREMENTS FOR NONQUALIFIED VESSELS THAT PERFORM CERTAIN 
AQUACULTURE SUPPORT OPERATIONS--Table of Contents



Sec.
106.100 Purpose.
106.105 Applicability.
106.110 Definitions.
106.115 Notification requirements.
106.120 Operational and geographic requirements.
106.125 Penalties.

    Authority: Sec. 901(c)(2), Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905, Title 
IX; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

    Source: 81 FR 63426, Sept. 15, 2016, unless otherwise noted.



Sec.  106.100  Purpose.

    The regulations in this part implement 46 U.S.C. 12102(d).



Sec.  106.105  Applicability.

    The regulations in this part apply to a documented vessel with only 
a registry endorsement or a foreign-flagged vessel that has been issued 
an Aquaculture Support Operations Waiver by the Department of 
Transportation (DOT) under 46 U.S.C. 12102(d)(1), for the purpose of 
conducting aquaculture support operations.



Sec.  106.110  Definitions.

    Aquaculture support operations means activities that treat 
aquaculture fish for or protect aquaculture fish from disease, parasitic 
infestation, or other threats to their health.



Sec.  106.115  Notification requirements.

    (a) Prior to operating in U.S. waters, a vessel owner, operator, or 
charterer that has been issued an Aquaculture Support Operations Waiver 
by DOT's Maritime Administration (MARAD) to conduct aquaculture support 
operations must notify the Coast Guard in writing of its status. The 
notification must include the following information:
    (1) The vessel(s) name(s);
    (2) The vessel's official and/or International Maritime Organization 
number;
    (3) The geographic location within the waters of the United States 
where the vessel(s) will conduct treatment operations;
    (4) The period of time during which the Aquaculture Support 
Operations Waiver for the vessel(s) is approved including:
    (i) The start date (MM/DD/YYYY); and
    (ii) The expiration date (MM/DD/YYYY); and
    (5) A copy of the MARAD-issued Aquaculture Support Operations 
Waiver.
    (b) Written notification must be made to the Commandant (CG-CVC), 
ATTN: Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 
7501, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7501, 
or by email to [email protected].



Sec.  106.120  Operational and geographic requirements.

    (a) Vessels with a MARAD-issued Aquaculture Support Operations 
Waiver, issued under 46 U.S.C. 12102(d)(1), for the purpose of 
performing aquaculture

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support operations are subject to the following restrictions:
    (1) Commercial operations in U.S. waters other than operations that 
treat or protect aquaculture fish are prohibited;
    (2) While conducting aquaculture support operations, vessels will 
operate solely within the geographic location(s) identified in the 
waiver issued by MARAD; and
    (3) Vessels will not conduct aquaculture support operations beyond 
the period of time approved in the waiver issued by MARAD.
    (b) Vessels conducting aquaculture support operations will, at all 
times, maintain a copy of the waiver issued by MARAD on board the vessel 
as proof of its eligibility to conduct aquaculture support operations.



Sec.  106.125  Penalties.

    A person who violates any requirement prescribed by the regulations 
in this part is subject to penalty under 46 U.S.C. 12151.

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              SUBCHAPTER I-A_MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNITS





PART 107_INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents



                            Subpart A_General

Sec.
107.01 Purpose of subchapter.
107.01-3 Right of appeal.
107.05 OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction 
          Act.
107.111 Definitions.
107.113 Industrial personnel.
107.115 Incorporation by reference.
107.117 Coast Guard addresses.

                 Subpart B_Inspection and Certification

107.201 Purpose.
107.205 Alternate compliance.
107.211 Original Certificate of Inspection.
107.215 Renewal of Certificate of Inspection.
107.219 Permit to proceed to another port for repairs.
107.223 Temporary Certificate of Inspection: Period in effect.
107.227 Certificate of Inspection Amendment.
107.231 Inspection for certification.
107.235 Servicing of portable fire extinguishers, semi-portable fire 
          extinguishers and fixed fire extinguishing systems.
107.251 Testing of the fire main.
107.257 Testing of fire hose.
107.258 Crane certification.
107.259 Crane inspection and testing.
107.260 Rated load test for cranes.
107.261 Drydock or special examination.
107.265 Special examination in lieu of drydocking for column stabilized 
          units or surface type units when specifically approved by the 
          Commandant.
107.267 Special examination in lieu of drydocking for self-elevating 
          units.
107.269 Annual inspection.
107.270 Periodic inspection.
107.271 Inspection: Alterations.
107.275 Other inspections.
107.279 Certificate of Inspection: Failure to meet requirements.
107.283 Certificate of Inspection: Conditions of validity.

                         Subpart C_Plan Approval

107.301 Purpose.
107.305 Plans and information.
107.309 Crane plans and information.
107.317 Addresses for submittal of plans, specifications, and 
          calculations.

Subpart D_Certificates Under International Convention for Safety of Life 
                              at Sea, 1974

107.401 Purpose and definition.
107.405 Safety Equipment Certificate.
107.409 Safety Construction Certificate.
107.413 Exemption certificate.
107.415 Safety Management Certificate.

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307; 46 U.S.C. 3316; DHS 
Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2. Section 107.05 is also issued 
under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.

    Source: CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, unless otherwise 
noted.

    Editorial Note: Nomenclature changes to part appear by USCG-2012-
0832, 77 FR 59780, Oct. 1, 2012.



                            Subpart A_General



Sec.  107.01  Purpose of subchapter.

    This subchapter prescribes rules for the design, construction, 
equipment, inspection and operation of mobile offshore drilling units 
operating under the U.S. flag. The regulations in this subchapter (parts 
107 through 109) have preemptive effect over State or local regulation 
within the same fields.

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48265, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  107.01-3  Right of appeal.

    Any person directly affected by a decision or action taken under 
this subchapter, by or on behalf of the Coast Guard, may appeal 
therefrom in accordance with subpart 1.03 of this chapter.

[CGD 88-033, 54 FR 50380, Dec. 6, 1989]



Sec.  107.05  OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork
Reduction Act.

    (a) Purpose. This section collects and displays the control numbers 
assigned to information collection and recordkeeping requirements in 
this subchapter by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). The Coast 
Guard intends that this section comply with the requirements of 44 
U.S.C. 3507(f) which requires that agencies display a current control 
number assigned by the

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Director of the OMB for each approved agency information collection 
requirement.
    (b) Display.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                           Current OMB
  46 CFR part or section where identified or described     control No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sec.   107.305.........................................        1625-0038
Sec.   107.309.........................................        1625-0038
Sec.   109.227.........................................        1625-0064
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[49 FR 38121, Sept. 27, 1984, as amended by CGD 89-037, 57 FR 41823, 
Sept. 11, 1992; USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58348, Sept. 30, 2004]



Sec.  107.111  Definitions.

    As used in this subchapter:
    Accommodation means a cabin or other covered or enclosed place 
intended to carry persons.
    Anniversary date means the day and the month of each year, which 
corresponds to the date of expiration of the Certificate of Inspection.
    Approval series means the first six digits of a number assigned by 
the Coast Guard to approved equipment. Where approval is based on a 
subpart of subchapter Q of this chapter, the approval series corresponds 
to the number of the subpart. A listing of current and formerly approved 
equipment and materials may be found on the Internet at: http://
cgmix.uscg.mil/equipment.
    Approved means approved by the Commandant.
    Column stabilized unit means a unit with the main deck connected to 
the underwater hull of footings by columns or caissons.
    Commandant means the Commandant of the Coast Guard or his authorized 
representative.
    District Commander means an officer of the Coast Guard who commands 
a Coast Guard District described in 33 CFR Part 3 or his authorized 
representative.
    Drillship means a surface type unit with a single shipshape 
displacement hull.
    Embarkation ladder means the ladder provided at survival craft 
embarkation stations to permit safe access to survival craft after 
launching.
    Embarkation station means the place where a survival craft is 
boarded.
    Float-free launching means the method of launching a survival craft 
or lifesaving appliance whereby the craft or appliance is automatically 
released from a sinking unit and is ready for use.
    Free-fall launching means the method of launching a survival craft 
whereby the craft, with its full complement of persons and equipment on 
board, is released and allowed to fall into the sea without any 
restraining apparatus.
    Headquarters means Commandant (CG-00), Attn: Commandant, U.S. Coast 
Guard Stop 7000, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 
20593-7000.
    Immersion suit means protective suit that reduces loss of body heat 
of a person wearing it in cold water.
    Industrial systems and components means any machinery or equipment 
except diving systems on board a mobile offshore drilling unit for use 
in the industrial function of the unit.
    Inflatable appliance means an appliance that depends upon nonrigid, 
gas-filled chambers for buoyancy and that is normally kept uninflated 
until ready for use.
    Inflated appliance means an appliance that depends upon nonrigid, 
gas-filled chambers for buoyancy and that is kept inflated and ready for 
use at all times.
    International service means operation of a mobile offshore drilling 
unit on an international voyage or in waters under the jurisdiction of 
foreign nations or the United Nations.
    Launching appliance or launching arrangement means the method or 
devices for transferring a survival craft or rescue boat from its stowed 
position to the water. For a launching arrangement using a davit, the 
term includes the davit, winch, and falls.
    Lifejacket means a flotation device approved as a life preserver or 
lifejacket.
    Marine evacuation system means an appliance designed to rapidly 
transfer large numbers of persons from an embarkation station by means 
of a passage to a floating platform for subsequent embarkation into 
associated survival craft, or directly into associated survival craft.
    Marine inspector means any person designated by an Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection, as a marine inspector.

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    Master or Person in charge means a person designated under Sec.  
109.107.
    Mobile offshore drilling unit or unit means a vessel, except a 
public vessel of the United States, capable of engaging in drilling 
operations for the exploration or exploitation of subsea resources that 
is--
    (1) Seagoing and 300 or more gross tons and self-propelled by motor;
    (2) Seagoing and 100 or more gross tons and non-self-propelled; or
    (3) More than 65 feet in length and propelled by steam.
    Muster station means the place where the crew and industrial 
personnel assemble before boarding a survival craft.
    Non-self-propelled unit means a unit which is not self-propelled.
    Novel lifesaving appliance or arrangement means one that has new 
features not fully covered by the provisions of this subchapter but 
providing an equal or higher standard of safety.
    Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection means an officer of the Coast 
Guard who commands a Marine Inspection Zone described in 33 CFR Part 3 
or his authorized representative.
    Pilot boarding equipment means a pilot ladder, accommodation ladder, 
pilot hoist, or combination of them as required by this subchapter.
    Point of access means the place on deck of a vessel where a person 
steps onto or off of pilot boarding equipment.
    Rescue boat means a boat designed to rescue persons in distress and 
to marshal survival craft.
    Retrieval means the safe recovery of survivors.
    Seagoing condition means the operating condition of the unit with 
the personnel, equipment, fluids, and ballast necessary for safe 
operation on the waters where the unit operates. For bottom-bearing 
mobile offshore drilling units (MODU), the term also applies in the 
bottom-bearing mode, but the lightest seagoing condition is considered 
to be the highest anticipated operating condition.
    Self-elevating unit means a unit with moveable legs capable of 
raising its hull above the surface of the sea.
    Self-propelled unit means a unit that has propulsion machinery that 
provides for independent underway navigation.
    Surface type unit means a unit with a ship shape or barge type 
displacement hull of single or multiple hull construction intended for 
operation in the floating condition.
    Survival craft means a craft capable of sustaining the lives of 
persons in distress after abandoning the unit on which they were 
carried. The term includes lifeboats and liferafts, but does not include 
rescue boats.
    Watertight means designed and constructed to withstand a static head 
of water without any leakage, except that watertight equipment means 
enclosed equipment so constructed that a stream of water from a hose 
(not less than 1 inch in diameter) under head of about 35 feet from a 
distance of about 10 feet, and for a period of 5 minutes, can be played 
on the apparatus without leakage.
    Weathertight means that water will not penetrate into the unit in 
any sea condition, except that weathertight equipment means equipment so 
constructed or protected that exposure to a beating rain will not result 
in the entrance of water.
    Widely-separated locations as the term applies to the location of 
lifeboats on self-elevating units, means locations on different sides or 
ends of the unit separated by sufficient distance or structure to 
protect the lifeboats in one location from a fire or explosion occurring 
at or near the lifeboats in another location on the unit. Locations 
across from each other at the apex of a unit with a triangular deck are 
not widely-separated locations unless there is a substantial solid 
structure between them.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 79-032, 49 FR 
25455, June 21, 1984; CGD 88-070, 53 FR 34534, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 84-
069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996; 63 FR 52814, Oct. 1, 1998; USCG-1999-
4976, 65 FR 6503, Feb. 9, 2000; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60151, Sept. 30, 
2013; USCG-2015-0867, 80 FR 62469, Oct. 16, 2015]



Sec.  107.113  Industrial personnel.

    Industrial personnel are all persons, exclusive of the required crew 
as set forth in the Certificate of Inspection, carried on board a mobile 
offshore

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drilling unit for the sole purpose of carrying out the industrial 
business or functions of the unit.



Sec.  107.115  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) The standards referred to in this subchapter are incorporated by 
reference. The incorporation by reference was approved by the Director 
of the Federal Register under the provisions of 1 CFR Part 51 on 
November 7, 1978.
    (b) The standards are on file in the Federal Register library and 
are available from the appropriate organizations whose addresses are 
listed below:
    (1) American Bureau of Shipping, ABS Plaza, 16855 Northchase Drive, 
Houston, TX 77060.
    (2) American National Standards Institute Standards (ANSIS), 
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) International, Three 
Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990.
    (3) American Petroleum Institute, 1220 L Street NW., Washington, 
D.C. 20005-4070.
    (4) International Cargo Gear Bureau, Inc., 321 West 44th Street, New 
York, New York 10036, on the Internet at http://www.icgb.com.
    (5) National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, 
Quincy, MA 02269-9101.
    (6) Underwriters Laboratories, 12 Laboratory Drive, Research 
Triangle Park, NC 27709-3995.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978]

    Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations affecting Sec.  
107.115, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the 
Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.govinfo.gov.



Sec.  107.117  Coast Guard addresses.

    When approval of the Commandant is required under this subchapter, 
the following addresses are to be used:
    (a) For approval by Commandant (CG-CVC)--Attn: Office of Commercial 
Vessel Compliance, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7501, 2703 Martin Luther King 
Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7501.
    (b) For approval by Commandant (CG-ENG)--Attn: Office of Design and 
Engineering Systems, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King 
Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 82-063b, 48 FR 
4781, Feb. 3, 1983; CGD 88-070, 53 FR 34534, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 95-072, 
60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50730, Sept. 27, 1996; 
USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49232, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 
60151, Sept. 30, 2013]



                 Subpart B_Inspection and Certification



Sec.  107.201  Purpose.

    This subpart prescribes rules for the--
    (a) Original inspection and issuance of an original Certificate of 
Inspection required by 46 U.S.C. 3301, 3307 and 3309;
    (b) Inspection for certification and renewal of a Certificate of 
Inspection required by 46 U.S.C. 3301, 3307, 3309;
    (c) Annual and periodic inspections required by 46 U.S.C. 3308;
    (d) Inspection after an accident required by 46 U.S.C. 3308; and
    (e) Inspection of repairs or alterations, or both, required by 46 
U.S.C. 3308 and 3313;
    (f) Amendments to Certificates of Inspection;
    (g) Issuance of Temporary Certificate of Inspection; and
    (h) Issuance of Permit to Proceed to Another Port for Repairs.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 83-067, 49 FR 
39161, Oct. 4, 1984; USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6503, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  107.205  Alternate compliance.

    (a) In place of compliance with other applicable provisions of this 
subchapter, the owner or operator of a vessel subject to plan review and 
inspection under this subchapter for initial issuance or renewal of a 
Certificate of Inspection may comply with the Alternate Compliance 
Program provisions of part 8 of this chapter.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, a list of authorized 
classification societies, including information for ordering copies of 
approved classification society rules and supplements, is available at 
Coast Guard Headquarters. Contact Commandant (CG-ENG), Attn: Office of 
Design and Engineering Systems, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin 
Luther King Jr. Avenue SE.,

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Washington, DC 20593-7509; telephone 202-372-1372 or fax 202-372-1925. 
Approved classification society rules and supplements are incorporated 
by reference into 46 CFR 8.110(b).

[CGD 95-010, 62 FR 67536, Dec. 24, 1997, as amended by USCG-1999-5004, 
64 FR 30439, June 8, 1999; USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58348, Sept. 30, 2004; 
USCG-2006-25697, 71 FR 55746, Sept. 25, 2006; USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 
49233, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60151, Sept. 30, 2013]



Sec.  107.211  Original Certificate of Inspection.

    (a) The owner or builder of a unit applies for an inspection for an 
original Certificate of Inspection by submitting before construction is 
started:
    (1) A completed Application for Inspection of U.S. Vessel, Form CG-
3752, to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, of the marine 
inspection zone in which the unit is to be constructed; and
    (2) Plans and information indicating the proposed arrangement and 
construction of the unit to the Coast Guard in accordance with Subpart C 
of this part.
    (b) An original Certificate of Inspection is issued if the Coast 
Guard finds, during the inspections conducted while the unit is being 
constructed, that a unit contracted for on or after January 3, 1979 
meets Sec.  107.231.
    (c) An original Certificate of Inspection is issued if the Coast 
Guard finds that an uncertificated unit contracted for before January 3, 
1979 meets the applicable requirements of this Subchapter as specified 
in the Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular, ``Inspection and 
Certification of Existing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units'' (Appendix A). 
Existing structure, arrangements, materials, equipment, and facilities 
will be considered satisfactory so long as they are maintained in good 
condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine 
Inspection. Repairs and minor alterations may be made to the same 
standards as originally used. Major alterations and conversions shall be 
in compliance with the provisions of each subpart of this part to the 
satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
    (d) A Certificate of Inspection is valid for 5 years.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by USCG-1999-4976, 65 
FR 6503, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  107.215  Renewal of Certificate of Inspection.

    (a) The master, owner, or agent of a certificated unit may apply for 
an inspection for the renewal of a Certificate of Inspection by 
submitting a completed Application for Inspection of U.S. Vessel, Form 
CG-3752, to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, in or nearest to 
the port where the inspection will be made.
    (b) The master, owner, or agent of a certificated unit operating in 
international service may apply for renewal of a Certificate of 
Inspection by submitting a completed Application for Inspection of U.S. 
Vessel Form CG-3752, to the appropriate Officer in Charge, Marine 
Inspection, at least 30 days before the expiration date that appears on 
the unit's unexpired Certificate of Inspection.
    (c) A Certificate of Inspection is renewed if the Coast Guard finds, 
during the inspection for certification, that--
    (1) A unit contracted for on or after January 3, 1979 meets the 
requirements of this Subchapter; or
    (2) A unit contracted for before January 3 1979, and issued a 
Certificate of Inspection under Subchapter I of this chapter, continues 
to meet the requirements of that subchapter and meets the applicable 
requirements of this subchapter as specified in Navigation and Vessel 
Inspection Circular, ``Inspection and Certification of Existing Mobile 
Offshore Drilling Units'' (Appendix A).
    (d) A Certificate of Inspection is valid for 5 years.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by USCG-1999-4976, 65 
FR 6503, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  107.219  Permit to proceed to another port for repairs.

    (a) If a unit fails to meet the requirements in Sec.  107.231, and 
the Coast Guard withholds reissuance of a Certificate of Inspection, or 
suspends an unexpired Certificate of Inspection, as described

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in Sec.  107.279, a Permit to Proceed to Another Port for Repairs (Form 
CG-948) is issued by the Coast Guard if--
    (1) The owner, master, person in charge, or agent makes a written 
request for a permit to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, that 
includes--
    (i) The reason the permit is requested;
    (ii) The port in which the repairs are to be made; and
    (iii) The period of time for the voyage;
    (2) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection finds that the unit is 
seaworthy for the voyage.
    (b) A Permit to Proceed to Another Port for Repairs states the 
conditions under which it was issued and is in force for the period of 
the voyage to the port in which the repairs are to be made.



Sec.  107.223  Temporary Certificate of Inspection: Period in effect.

    A Temporary Certificate of Inspection, issued under 46 U.S.C. 3309 
is effective until a Certificate of Inspection is issued to the unit.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 83-067, 49 FR 
39161, Oct. 4, 1984]



Sec.  107.227  Certificate of Inspection Amendment.

    The Coast Guard issues a Certificate of Inspection Amendment, Form 
CG-858, to a certificated unit if a requirement for equipment and data 
listed on the unexpired Certificate of Inspection is changed.



Sec.  107.231  Inspection for certification.

    A unit is issued a Certificate of Inspection under Sec.  107.211 or 
Sec.  107.215(c) if the inspector finds the following:
    (a) The unit and its equipment comply with--
    (1) Part 108 of this subchapter;
    (2) Subchapter J of this chapter, Electrical Engineering; \1\
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    \1\ Requirements for industrial systems and components are in 
Subpart 111.94 of this chapter.
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    (3) Subchapter F of this chapter, Marine Engineering; \2\
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    \2\ Requirements for industrial systems and components are in 
Subpart 58.60 of this chapter.
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    (4) Subchapter E of this chapter, Load Lines; \3\
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    \3\ Requirements for load lines are not applicable to bottom 
supported units when they are being supported by, or being lowered to or 
raised from the seabed.
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    (5) Part 64 or Part 98 of this chapter, or both, if the unit carries 
marine portable tanks or portable tanks;
    (6) The vessel design and equipment requirements of the oil 
pollution regulations (33 CFR Part 155, Subpart B);
    (7) The Rules of the Road requirements for the waters in which the 
unit navigates, contained in--
    (i) 33 U.S.C. Chapters 3, 4, 5, or 21; and
    (ii) 33 CFR Parts 80, 85, or 86.
    (8) Subchapter S of this chapter.

                          Lifesaving Equipment

    (b) The survival craft and rescue boat launching appliances are in 
proper condition and operating properly at loads ranging from light load 
to full load.
    (c) The lifeboats and rescue boats, including engines and release 
mechanisms are in proper condition and operating properly.
    (d) The flotation equipment such as lifebuoys, lifejackets, 
immersion suits, work vests, lifefloats, buoyant apparatus, and 
associated equipment are in proper condition.
    (e) Each inflatable liferaft and inflatable lifejacket has been 
serviced as required under this chapter;
    (f) Each hydrostatic release unit, other than a disposable 
hydrostatic release unit, has been serviced as required under this 
chapter.
    (g) The crew has the ability to effectively carry out abandonment 
and fire fighting procedures.

                         Fire Fighting Equipment

    (h) Each hand portable fire extinguisher and each semiportable fire 
extinguisher is inspected, and serviced if required, in accordance with 
Sec.  107.235(a).
    (i) Each fixed fire-extinguishing system is inspected, and serviced 
if required, in accordance with Sec.  107.235(b).

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    (j) Each fire main system meets the testing requirements in Sec.  
107.251.
    (k) Each fire hose meets the testing requirements in Sec.  107.257.

                                 Cranes

    (l) The rated load test for cranes in Sec.  107.260 is met.
    (m) Each crane is inspected and tested in accordance with Sec.  
107.258.

                              Miscellaneous

    (n) Each watertight door is operative.
    (o) Each valve with a remote control is operative.
    (p) Each means of escape on the unit is safe for the intended 
service.
    (q) There is not an accumulation of oil which might create a fire 
hazard on tank tops, decks, in drip pans, machinery spaces, and pumproom 
bilges.
    (r) Each accommodation space is sanitary.
    (s) The unit meet the drydocking requirement in Sec.  107.261 or the 
special examination in Sec.  107.265.
    (t) The unit meets the equipment and data information requirements 
on its certificate of inspection.
    (u) Each record in Subpart D of Part 109 is maintained as 
prescribed.
    (v) Tests and inspections of the lifesaving equipment shall be 
carried out during the initial inspection for certification, and 
whenever any new item of lifesaving equipment is installed on the unit. 
The tests and inspections shall determine that the installation of each 
item of lifesaving equipment is consistent with each condition of its 
approval, as listed on its Coast Guard Certificate of Approval. The 
tests and inspections shall also demonstrate, as applicable,--
    (1) The proper condition and operation of the survival craft and 
rescue boat launching appliances at loads ranging from light load to 10 
percent overload;
    (2) The proper condition and operation of lifeboats and rescue 
boats, including engines and release mechanisms;
    (3) The proper condition of flotation equipment such as lifebuoys, 
lifejackets, immersion suits, work vests, and associated equipment;
    (4) The proper condition of distress signaling equipment, including 
EPIRB's, SART's, and pyrotechnic signaling devices;
    (5) The proper condition of line-throwing appliances;
    (6) The proper condition and operation of embarkation and 
debarkation appliances, including embarkation-debarkation ladders, and 
alternate means of escape;
    (7) The ability of the crew to effectively carry out abandonment and 
firefighting procedures; and
    (8) The ability to meet the egress and survival craft launching 
requirements of this part.

                           Installation Tests

    (w) Piping for each halocarbon and inert gas extinguishing system 
must be tested in accordance with 46 CFR 95.16-60.
    (x) Piping for each carbon dioxide extinguishing system meets the 
installation test in Sec.  108.449 of this chapter.
    (y) Each sliding watertight door meets the installation tests in 
Sec.  163.001-6(b) of this chapter.

                       Other Tests and Inspections

    (z) The unit and its equipment meet any other test or inspection 
deemed necessary by the inspector to determine if they are suitable for 
the service in which they are to be employed.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 79-023, 48 FR 
51008, Nov. 4, 1983; CGD 82-075a, 49 FR 4485, Feb. 7, 1984; CGD 84-069, 
61 FR 25290, May 20, 1996; 63 FR 52814, Oct. 1, 1998; USCG-2006-24797, 
77 FR 33881, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  107.235  Servicing of portable fire extinguishers, semi-portable
fire extinguishers and fixed fire extinguishing systems.

    (a) Except as provided in the following paragraphs, portable and 
semi-portable extinguishers must be inspected and maintained in 
accordance with NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010 
Edition, effective December 5, 2009. The Director of the Federal 
Register approves this incorporation by reference in accordance with 5 
U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. You may obtain a copy from National 
Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 
02169, 617-770-3000, http://www.nfpa.org. You

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may inspect a copy at the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Design and 
Engineering Standards (CG-ENG), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., 
Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593; or at the National Archives and Records 
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this 
material at NARA, call 202-741-6030 or go to http://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    (1) Certification or licensing by a state or local jurisdiction as a 
fire extinguisher servicing agency will be accepted by the Coast Guard 
as meeting the personnel certification requirements of NFPA 10 for 
annual maintenance and recharging of extinguishers.
    (2) Monthly inspections required by NFPA 10 may be conducted by the 
owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated member of the crew.
    (3) Non-rechargeable or non-refillable extinguishers must be 
inspected and maintained in accordance with NFPA 10; however, the annual 
maintenance need not be conducted by a certified person and can be 
conducted by the owner, operator, person-in-charge, or a designated 
member of the crew.
    (4) The owner or managing operator must provide satisfactory 
evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. If any of 
the equipment or records has not been properly maintained, a qualified 
servicing facility must perform the required inspections, maintenance 
procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests. A tag issued by a qualified 
servicing organization, and attached to each extinguisher, may be 
accepted as evidence that the necessary maintenance procedures were 
conducted.
    (b) Each fixed fire extinguishing system must be examined for 
excessive corrosion and general condition and checked and serviced as 
indicated, depending on the extinguishing agent used by the system.
    (1) Carbon dioxide: Weigh cylinders. Recharge cylinder if weight 
loss exceeds 10 percent of the weight of the charge. Test time delays, 
alarms, and ventilation shutdowns with carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or 
other nonflammable gas as stated in the system manufacturer's 
instruction manual. Inspect hoses for damage or decay. Ensure that 
nozzles are unobstructed. Cylinders must be tested and marked, and all 
flexible connections on fixed carbon dioxide systems must be tested or 
renewed, as required by 46 CFR 147.60 and 147.65.
    (2) Halon 1301 or Halocarbon: Recharge or replace if weight loss 
exceeds 5 percent of the weight of the charge or, if cylinder has a 
pressure gauge, recharge cylinder if pressure loss exceeds 10 percent, 
adjusted for temperature. Test time delays, alarms, and ventilation 
shutdowns with carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or other nonflammable gas as 
stated in the system manufacturer's instruction manual. Inspect hoses 
for damage or decay. Ensure that nozzles are unobstructed. Cylinders 
must be tested and marked, and all flexible Halon 1301 and halocarbon 
connections must be tested or renewed as required by 46 CFR 147.60 and 
147.65 or 147.67. Note that Halon 1301 system approvals have expired, 
but that existing systems may be retained if they are in good and 
serviceable condition to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard inspector.
    (3) Inert gas: Recharge or replace cylinder if cylinder pressure 
loss exceeds 5 percent of specified gauge pressure, adjusted for 
temperature. Test time delays, alarms, and ventilation shutdowns with 
carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or other nonflammable gas as stated in the 
system manufacturer's instruction manual. Inspect hoses for damage or 
decay. Ensure that nozzles are unobstructed. Cylinders must be tested 
and marked, and all flexible connections must be tested or renewed as 
required by 46 CFR 147.60 and 147.66.
    (4) Foam, except premix systems: Discharge foam for approximately 15 
seconds from a nozzle designated by the marine inspector. Discharge 
water from all other lines and nozzles. Submit a sample of the foam 
liquid to the manufacturer or its authorized representative for 
determination of specific gravity, pH, percentage of water dilution, and 
solid content and for certification as a suitable firefighting foam.
    (5) Premix aqueous film forming foam: Remove the pressure cartridge 
and replace the cartridge if the seal is punctured, sampling the premix 
solution in

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accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, and replacing any 
cylinders that are discharged.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 84-044, 53 FR 
7749, Mar. 10, 1988; USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33881, June 7, 2012; USCG-
2012-0196, 81 FR 48265, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  107.251  Testing of the fire main.

    Each fire main system must be opened and the pressure checked at--
    (a) The most remote outlet; and
    (b) The highest outlet.



Sec.  107.257  Testing of fire hose.

    Each fire hose must be subjected to a test pressure equivalent to 
the maximum pressure to which it may be subjected during operation. 
However, each fire hose must be subjected to a pressure of at least 100 
p.s.i.



Sec.  107.258  Crane certification.

    (a) The Coast Guard may accept current certificates issued by 
approved organizations as evidence of condition and suitability of 
cranes. The following organizations are approved by the Coast Guard as 
crane certifying authorities:
    (1) American Bureau of Shipping, ABS Plaza, 16855 Northchase Drive, 
Houston, TX 77060.
    (2) International Cargo Gear Bureau, Inc., 321 West 44th Street, New 
York, NY 10036, on the Internet at http://www.icgb.com.
    (b) Crane certification must be based upon--
    (1) A review of plans submitted under Sec.  107.309; and
    (2) The continuing program of tests and inspections in Sec.  
107.259.
    (c) Each load test and inspection by the certifying authority must 
be recorded in the unit's Crane Record Book required in Sec.  109.437.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 96-041, 61 FR 
50730, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG-2000-7790, 65 FR 58461, Sept. 29, 2000; 
USCG-2007-29018, 72 FR 53966, Sept. 21, 2007; USCG-2008-0906, 73 FR 
56510, Sept. 29, 2008]



Sec.  107.259  Crane inspection and testing.

    (a) Each crane must be inspected and tested in accordance with 
Section 3 of the American Petroleum Institute (A.P.I.) Recommended 
Practice for Operation and Maintenance of Offshore Cranes, API RP 2D, 
First Edition (October 1972) with supplement 1, except that the rated 
load test must be performed in accordance with Sec.  107.260.
    (b) The tests are witnessed and the inspections are conducted by--
    (1) A Coast Guard marine inspector; or
    (2) The American Bureau of Shipping (A.B.S.), or the International 
Cargo Gear Bureau, Inc. (I.C.G.B.) for cranes under certification by 
these organizations.
    (c) If the tests and inspections are conducted by the A.B.S. or the 
I.C.G.B., the surveyor shall certify that the tests and inspections were 
conducted in accordance with the A.P.I. specification; or modified by 
Sec.  107.260.



Sec.  107.260  Rated load test for cranes.

    (a) To meet the requirements in Sec.  107.231(l), each crane must 
meet the following rated load test at both the maximum and minimum boom 
angles usually employed in material transfers over the side of the unit:

------------------------------------------------------------------------
       Rated load of assembled gear                  Proof load
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Less than or equal to 20 tons.............  25 pct in excess.
Greater than 20 tons but less than or       5 tons in excess.
 equal to 50 tons.
Greater than 50 tons......................  10 pct in excess.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (b) The weight of the hook, hook blocks, slings, rib, and other 
rigging, except the hoist rope, must be considered part of the load for 
the rated load test.
    (c) The rated load test must be performed--
    (1) When the crane is installed;
    (2) Each 60 months; and
    (3) After repairs or alterations to any structural component of the 
crane.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by USCG-1999-6216, 64 
FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999; USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6504, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  107.261  Drydock or special examination.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b), (c), and (d), each unit 
must be drydocked in the presence of a Coast Guard inspector at least 
once during each 24 month period after it is issued a Certificate of 
Inspection.

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    (b) If a unit is column-stabilized, it may be specially examined in 
lieu of drydocking in accordance with Sec.  107.265 in the presence of a 
Coast Guard inspector.
    (c) If a unit is self-elevating, it may be specially examined in 
lieu of drydocking in accordance with Sec.  107.267 in the presence of a 
Coast Guard inspector.
    (d) If a unit is a surface type, it may be specially examined in 
lieu of drydocking in accordance with Sec.  107.265 in the presence of a 
Coast Guard inspector if the examination is specifically approved by the 
Commandant.
    (e) The master, person in charge, owner, or agent of a certificated 
unit must notify the appropriate Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection 
before the unit is drydocked, or specially examined.
    (f) The master, person in charge, owner, or agent of a certificated 
unit operating in international service must notify the appropriate 
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection at least 60 days before the unit is 
drydocked or specially examined under Sec.  107.265 or Sec.  107.267.



Sec.  107.265  Special examination in lieu of drydocking for column 
stabilized units or surface type units when specifically approved by
the Commandant.

    (a) A column stabilized unit, or surface type unit when approved by 
the Commandant, must be specially examined in accordance with a plan--
    (1) Submitted in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section; and
    (2) Accepted by the Commandant (CG-CVC).
    (b) To meet the requirements in paragraph (a) of this section, the 
owner or operator of the unit must submit a plan to the Coast Guard that 
provides the methods used to determine the condition of the hull and 
that contains the following information:
    (1) The planned location where the unit is to be examined.
    (2) The draft at which the unit is to be examined.
    (3) The names of the diver or diving company selected for the 
examination.
    (4) The method of visual presentation for the examination.
    (5) The method used to clean the underwater portion of the hull.
    (6) The method and location of gauging the underwater portion of the 
hull.
    (7) The number of underwater hull fittings and number of 
compartments to be opened.
    (8) The underwater high stress areas and the welds in those areas to 
be examined.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR 
50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50730, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG-
2009-0702, 74 FR 49233, Sept. 25, 2009]



Sec.  107.267  Special examination in lieu of drydocking for
self-elevating units.

    (a) A self-elevating unit must be specially examined in accordance 
with a plan--
    (1) Submitted in accordance with paragraph (b) of this section; and
    (2) Approved by the Commandant (CG-CVC).
    (b) To meet the requirements in paragraph (a) of this section, the 
owner or operator of the unit must submit a plan to the Commandant (CG-
CVC) that provides for--
    (1) Examination of the unit's hull while it is in the elevated 
position; and
    (2) Examination of the supporting mat, spud cans, or footings while 
the unit is afloat.
    (c) The plan required in paragraph (b) of this section must contain 
the following information:
    (1) The planned location where the unit is to be examined.
    (2) The methods to be used to conduct the hull examination.
    (3) The method of visual presentation for examination of the 
underwater components.
    (4) The methods of determining the condition of the underwater 
components.
    (5) The underwater high stress areas and the welds in those areas 
that are to be examined.
    (6) The names of the diver or diving company selected for the 
examination.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR 
50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50730, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG-
2009-0702, 74 FR 49233, Sept. 25, 2009]

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Sec.  107.269  Annual inspection.

    (a) Your mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU) must undergo an annual 
inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date, 
except as specified in Sec.  107.270.
    (b) You must contact the cognizant OCMI to schedule an inspection at 
a time and place which he or she approves. No written application is 
required.
    (c) The scope of the annual inspection is the same as the inspection 
for certification as specified in Sec.  107.231, except Sec.  107.231(x) 
and (y), but in less detail unless the cognizant OCMI finds deficiencies 
or determines that a major change has occurred since the last 
inspection. If deficiencies are found or a major change to the MODU has 
occurred, the OCMI will conduct an inspection more detailed in scope to 
ensure that the MODU is in satisfactory condition and fit for the 
service for which it is intended. If your MODU passes the annual 
inspection, the OCMI will endorse your current Certificate of 
Inspection.
    (d) If the annual inspection reveals deficiencies in your MODU's 
maintenance, you must make any or all repairs or improvements within the 
time period specified by the OCMI.
    (e) Nothing in this subpart limits the marine inspector from 
conducting such tests or inspections he or she deems necessary to be 
assured of the vessel's seaworthiness.

[USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6504, Feb. 9, 2000, as amended by USCG-2009-0702, 
74 FR 49233, Sept. 25, 2009]



Sec.  107.270  Periodic inspection.

    (a) Your vessel must undergo a periodic inspection within 3 months 
before or after the second or third anniversary of the date of your 
vessel's Certificate of Inspection. This periodic inspection will take 
the place of an annual inspection.
    (b) You must contact the cognizant OCMI to schedule an inspection at 
a time and place which he or she approves. No written application is 
required.
    (c) The scope of the periodic inspection is the same as that for the 
inspection for certification, as specified in Sec.  107.231 except Sec.  
107.231(x) and (y). The OCMI will insure that the MODU is in 
satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended. 
If your MODU passes the periodic inspection, the marine inspector will 
endorse your current Certificate of Inspection.
    (d) If the periodic inspection reveals deficiencies in your MODU's 
maintenance, you must make any or all repairs or improvements within the 
time period specified by the OCMI.
    (e) Nothing in this subpart limits the marine inspector from 
conducting such tests or inspections he or she deems necessary to be 
assured of the vessel's seaworthiness.

[USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6504, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  107.271  Inspection: Alterations.

    After plans are approved for alterations affecting the safety of the 
unit the Coast Guard conducts inspections of the affected--
    (a) Hull;
    (b) Machinery; or
    (c) Equipment.



Sec.  107.275  Other inspections.

    When the Coast Guard receives the report required in Sec.  109.411 
or Sec.  109.425, the Coast Guard conducts the following inspections of 
a unit to determine if the unit meets the requirements under which it 
was issued its original Certificate of Inspection:
    (a) An inspection after an accident.
    (b) An inspection after a defect is found that affects--
    (1) The seaworthiness of the unit; or
    (2) The safety or efficiency of a lifesaving device, or firefighting 
device.
    (c) An inspection of repairs made because of an accident or a 
defect.



Sec.  107.279  Certificate of Inspection: Failure to meet requirements.

    If a unit fails to meet the requirements in Sec.  107.231, the Coast 
Guard may--
    (a) Withhold issuance of an original Certificate of Inspection after 
an original inspection for certification, until the unit meets the 
requirements in Sec.  107.231;
    (b) Withhold renewal of the Certificate of Inspection until the MODU 
meets the requirements of Sec.  107.231, except Sec.  107.231(x) and 
(y).

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    (c) Suspend a valid Certificate of Inspection after an annual or 
periodic inspection until the MODU meets the requirements of Sec.  
107.231, except Sec.  107.231(x) and (y).
    (d) Revoke a valid Certificate of Inspection after an annual or 
periodic inspection if the unit operates without complying with Coast 
Guard orders to correct unlawful conditions.
    (e) Revoke or suspend an unexpired Certificate of Inspection;
    (f) Withhold issuance of a safety equipment certificate;
    (g) Withhold renewal of safety equipment certificate;
    (h) Suspend an unexpired safety equipment certificate;
    (i) Revoke an unexpired safety equipment certificate; and
    (j) Withhold, suspend, or revoke an exemption certificate.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by USCG-1999-6216, 64 
FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999; USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6504, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  107.283  Certificate of Inspection: Conditions of validity.

    To maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection, you must complete 
your annual and periodic inspections within the periods specified in 
Sec. Sec.  107.269 and 107.270 and your Certificate of Inspection must 
be endorsed.

[USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6504, Feb. 9, 2000]



                         Subpart C_Plan Approval



Sec.  107.301  Purpose.

    This subpart prescribes procedures for submitting plans and 
specifications for plan approval and describes the information that must 
be submitted.



Sec.  107.305  Plans and information.

    Each applicant for approval of plans must submit three copies of 
each of the following described plans, specifications, and structural 
calculations concerning the construction, arrangement, required 
equipment, and safety features of the unit:

                                 General

    (a) Specifications.
    (b) General arrangement plan of decks, holds, inner bottoms, etc. 
including inboard and outboard profile.

                           Hull Structure \1\
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \1\ The asterisk (*) indicates items that are approved by the 
American Bureau of Shipping for vessels classed by it. Items approved by 
the American Bureau of Shipping are generally accepted as satisfactory 
unless the law or Coast Guard regulations contain requirements that are 
not covered by the American Bureau of Shipping.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (c) *Inner bottom plating and framing.
    (d) *Midship section.
    (e) *Shell plating and framing.
    (f) *Stern, stern frame, and rudder.
    (g) *Structural deck plans for strength decks.
    (h) *Pillars and girders.
    (i) *Watertight and oiltight bulkheads.
    (j) *Foundations for main machinery and boilers.
    (k) *Arrangement of ports, doors, and airports in shell plating.
    (l) *Hatch coamings and covers in weather and watertight decks.
    (m) *Details of hinged subdivision watertight doors and operating 
gear.
    (n) *Scuppers and drains penetrating shell plating.
    (o) Arrangement of cranes.
    (p) For self-elevating units, column stabilized units, and units 
with special hull configuration, structural calculations and plans 
showing special structural features.

                                Stability

    (q) The plans and information required by Subchapter S of this 
chapter.
    (r) For vessels of 100 meters (328 feet) or more in length 
contracted for on or after September 7, 1990, a plan must be included 
which shows how visibility from the navigation bridge will meet the 
standards contained in Sec.  108.801 of this subchapter.
    (s)-(u) [Reserved]

                              Fire Control

    (v) General arrangement plans showing, for each deck, the control 
stations, fire sections enclosed by fire resisting bulkheads, alarm and 
extinguishing systems, fire extinguishers, means of

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access to compartments and other decks, and the ventilation system, 
including location of ventilation shutdowns, positions of dampers, and 
the numbers identifying each system.
    (w) Ventilation diagram, including dampers and other fire control 
features.
    (x) Details of fire alarm systems.
    (y) Details of fixed fire extinguishing systems.

                           Marine Engineering

    (z) Plans required for marine engineering equipment and systems by 
Subchapter F of this chapter.

                         Electrical Engineering

    (aa) Plans required for electrical engineering equipment and systems 
by Subchapter J of this chapter.

                          Life Saving Equipment

    (bb) The location and arrangement of each lifesaving system 
including each embarkation deck, showing each overboard discharge and 
clearances from projections and obstructions in the way of launching 
lifeboats, rescue boats, and liferafts throughout the range of list and 
trim angles required under part 108, subpart E of this chapter.
    (cc) The design weight of each lifeboat, rescue boat, and davit-
launched liferaft when fully equipped and loaded.
    (dd) Working loads of davits and winches.
    (ee) Types and sizes of falls.
    (ff) Manufacturer's name and identification of each item of 
equipment.

                        Personnel Accommodations

    (gg) Arrangement plans showing each accommodation space, 
ventilation, and means of escape.

                       Construction Portfolio \2\
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    \2\ This portfolio may be included in the operating manual required 
in Sec.  109.121.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (hh) A construction portfolio must be prepared for each unit and 
must be approved by the Coast Guard. The portfolio must document the 
location and extent of application of different grades and strengths of 
materials and include a description of the materials and welding 
procedures employed and any other relevant construction information. The 
portfolio must contain the following:
    (1) Structural plans showing areas incorporating different grades 
and strengths of materials. A simplified plan may be included in the 
portfolio if it adequately defines the different areas of application.
    (2) A list of different grades or strengths of material that conform 
to American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) or American Society of Testing and 
Materials (ASTM) specifications. For materials that do not conform to 
ABS or ASTM specifications, complete specifications, including chemical 
and physical properties, special testing and any heat treatment.
    (3) Each approved weld procedure for the fabrication of each 
structure using different grades or strengths of material and each 
approved weld test procedure.
    (4) Information, restrictions or prohibitions regarding repairs or 
modifications.

                            Operating Manual

    (ii) The operating manual required in Sec.  109.121. If an approved 
manual is changed, only the pages affected by the change need be 
submitted if the manual is bound in such a way as to allow old pages to 
be removed easily and new ones inserted and if the manual has a record 
of page changes.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 79-023, 48 FR 
51008, Nov. 4, 1983; CGD 83-071, 52 FR 6978, Mar. 6, 1987; CGD 85-099, 
55 FR 32248, Aug. 8, 1990; CGD 88-032, 56 FR 35826, July 29, 1991; CGD 
84-069, 61 FR 25290, May 20, 1996; 63 FR 52814, Oct. 1, 1998]



Sec.  107.309  Crane plans and information.

    (a) Three copies of each of the following must be submitted:
    (1) Stress and arrangement diagrams, bill of materials, and 
supporting calculations for all structural components listed in API 
Spec. 2C, Second Edition, February 1972 (with supplement 2).
    (2) Drawings of foundations and substructures with supporting 
calculations for support and stability of each crane under its rated 
load.
    (3) Plans showing the installation of the safety features required 
in Sec.  108.601.

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    (4) Drawings of the means provided to stop motion and set brakes 
during a power failure.

    Note to Sec.  107.309(a)(4): These plans must be submitted to the 
Coast Guard, if the crane is not certified. If the crane is to be 
certified, four copies must be sent to the American Bureau of Shipping 
or the International Cargo Gear Bureau, Inc.

    (b) In addition to the plans and information required in paragraph 
(a), the following plans and information must be submitted to the Coast 
Guard only:
    (1) One line diagrams of the electrical power circuits of the 
electric power crane overload protection required in Subpart 111.50 of 
this chapter.
    (2) Diagrams of the hydraulic or pneumatic power and control 
systems, as required by Subpart 58.30-40 or 58.30-50 of this chapter, as 
applicable.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by USCG-2008-0906, 73 
FR 56510, Sept. 29, 2008]



Sec.  107.317  Addresses for submittal of plans, specifications, and
calculations.

    The copies of each plan, specification, and calculation required 
under Sec.  107.305 and Sec.  107.309 must be submitted to one of the 
following as applicable:
    (a) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, in the zone in which 
the unit is to be built or altered.
    (b) By visitors to the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center, 
U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 
20593, or by mail to: Commanding Officer (MSC), Attn: Marine Safety 
Center, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7430, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue 
SE., Washington, DC 20593-7430, in a written or electronic format. 
Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at http:/
/www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.
    (c) The American Bureau of Shipping, (ABS) ABS Plaza, 16855 
Northchase Drive, Houston, TX 77060.

    Note: For classed vessels, the American Bureau of Shipping will, 
upon request by the submitter, arrange to forward the plans indicated 
with an asterisk in Sec.  107.305 to the Coast Guard indicating ABS's 
action thereon.

    (d) International Cargo Gear Bureau, Inc., 481 Eighth Avenue, New 
York, NY 10001, on the internet at http://www.icgb.com.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 85-048b, 51 FR 
15498, Apr. 24, 1986; CGD 89-025, 54 FR 19571, May 8, 1989; CGD 96-041, 
61 FR 50730, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG-2000-7790, 65 FR 58461, Sept. 29, 
2000; USCG-2007-29018, 72 FR 53966, Sept. 21, 2007; USCG-2008-0906, 73 
FR 56510, Sept. 29, 2008; USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49233, Sept. 25, 2009; 
USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60151, Sept. 30, 2013; USCG-2016-0498, 82 FR 
35091, July 28, 2017; USCG-2021-0348, 87 FR 3224, Jan. 21, 2022]



Subpart D_Certificates Under International Convention for Safety of Life 
                              at Sea, 1974



Sec.  107.401  Purpose and definition.

    (a) The International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, 
requires one or more of the certificates described in this subpart to be 
carried on self-propelled vessels of 500 gross tons or over engaged in 
international voyages. This subpart prescribes rules for the issuance of 
these certificates to mobile offshore drilling units.
    (b) ``International voyage'' has the same meaning as stated in 
Regulation 2(d) of part A, chapter I in the International Convention for 
Safety of Life at Sea, 1974. (SOLAS 74), which is: ``a voyage from a 
country to which the present Convention applies to a port outside such 
country, or conversely. The Coast Guard has interpreted this definition 
to include the following:
    (1) A voyage from a country to which SOLAS 1974 applies, to a port 
outside that country or the reverse;
    (2) A voyage from any territory, including the Commonwealth of 
Puerto Rico, all possessions of the United States, and all lands held by 
the United States under a protectorate or mandate, whose international 
relations are the responsibility of a contracting SOLAS 74 government, 
or which is administered by the United Nations, to a port outside that 
territory or the reverse;

The Coast Guard has interpreted this definition to not include a ``Great 
Lakes voyage'' which means a voyage solely on the Great Lakes of North 
America and the St. Lawrence River west of a straight line drawn from

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Capedes Rosiers to West Point, Anticosti Island and, on the north side 
of Anticosti Island, the 63rd Meridian.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 90-008, 55 FR 
30662, July 26, 1990]



Sec.  107.405  Safety Equipment Certificate.

    (a) A self-propelled unit of at least 500 gross tons that engages in 
international voyages is issued a safety equipment certificate if the 
inspector issues it a certificate of inspection under Sec.  107.211 or 
Sec.  107.215 and it meets chapter 3 of the International Convention for 
Safety of Life at Sea, 1974.
    (b) A Safety Equipment Certificate expires 60 months after the date 
of issue.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 90-008, 55 FR 
30662, July 26, 1990; USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6504, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  107.409  Safety Construction Certificate.

    (a) Application for a Safety Construction Certificate is made by 
indicating in the space provided on the Application for Inspection Form 
CG-3752 whether the American Bureau of Shipping or the Coast Guard is to 
issue the certificate.
    (b) The American Bureau of Shipping or the Coast Guard may issue a 
self-propelled unit of at least 500 gross tons that engages on 
international voyages a Safety Construction Certificate if the unit 
meets the requirements in Regulation 12 (a)(ii), Chapter I of the 
International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974.
    (c) A Safety Construction Certificate expires 60 months after the 
date of issue.
    (d) If a unit fails to meet the requirements in Regulation 
12(a)(ii), the Coast Guard may--
    (1) Suspend an unexpired Safety Construction Certificate; and
    (2) Revoke an unexpired Safety Construction Certificate.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 90-008, 55 FR 
30662, July 26, 1990]



Sec.  107.413  Exemption certificate.

    (a) An owner or operator of a unit may request an exemption from the 
requirements of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 
1974 (SOLAS 74) by writing to the appropriate OCMI.
    (b) The Commandant (CG-CVC) may exempt a self-propelled unit of at 
least 500 gross tons on an international voyage from any of the 
requirements in the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 
1974 (SOLAS 74) if the unit meets the conditions of Regulation 4 of Part 
A, Chapter I, of SOLAS 74 which states the following:

    a. A ship which is not normally engaged on international voyages but 
which, in exceptional circumstances, is required to undertake a single 
international voyage may be exempted by the Administration from any of 
the requirements of the present Regulations provided that it complies 
with safety requirements which are adequate in the opinion of the 
Administration for the voyage which is to be undertaken by the ship.
    b. The Administration may exempt any ship which embodies features of 
a novel kind from any of the provisions of Chapters II-1, II-2, III and 
IV of these Regulations the application of which might seriously impede 
research into the development of such features and their incorporation 
in ships engaged on international voyages. Any such ship shall, however, 
comply with safety requirements which, in the opinion of that 
Administration, are adequate for the service for which it is intended 
and are such as to ensure the overall safety of the ship and which are 
acceptable to the Governments of the States to be visited by the ship. 
The Administration which allows any such exemption shall communicate to 
the Organization particulars of same and the reasons therefor which the 
Organization shall circulate to the Contracting Governments for their 
information.

    (c) The Commandant (CG-CVC) may exempt a self-propelled unit of at 
least 500 gross tons on an international voyage from the requirements of 
Chapter III (Lifesaving Appliances, &C.) of SOLAS 74 if the unit meets 
the conditions of Regulation 2 of chapter III which states in part:

    The Administration may, if it considers that the sheltered nature 
and conditions of the voyage are such as to render the application of 
any specific requirements of this chapter unreasonable or unnecessary, 
exempt from those requirements individual ships or classes of ships 
which, in the course of their voyage, do not proceed more than 20 miles 
from the nearest land.

    (d) The Commandant (CG-CVC) may exempt a unit from the requirements 
of

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Chapters II-1 (Construction--Subdivision and stability, machinery and 
electrical installations) or II-2 (Construction--Fire protection, fire 
detection and fire extinction) of SOLAS 74 if the unit meets the 
conditions of Regulation 1-4 of Part A Chapter II-1 or Regulation 1-4.1 
of Part A Chapter II-2, respectively, of SOLAS 74 which state the 
following: The Administration of a State may, if it considers that the 
sheltered nature and conditions of the voyage are such as to render the 
application of any specific requirements of this chapter unreasonable or 
unnecessary, exempt from those requirements individual ships or classes 
of ships entitled to fly the flag of the State which, in the course of 
their voyage, do not proceed more than 20 miles from the nearest land.
    (e) An Exemption Certificate is in force for the period of validity 
of the certificate to which it refers.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 90-008, 55 FR 
30662, July 26, 1990; CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-
041, 61 FR 50730, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49233, Sept. 25, 
2009]



Sec.  107.415  Safety Management Certificate.

    (a) All self-propelled mobile offshore drilling units of 500 gross 
tons or over to which 33 CFR part 96 applies, on an international voyage 
must have a valid Safety Management Certificate and a copy of their 
company's valid Document of Compliance certificate on board.
    (b) A Safety Management Certificate is issued for a period of not 
more than 60 months.

[CGD 95-073, 62 FR 67515, Dec. 24, 1997]



PART 108_DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT--Table of Contents



                            Subpart A_General

Sec.
108.101 Incorporation by reference.
108.102 Preemptive effect.
108.103 Equipment not required on a unit.
108.105 Substitutes for required fittings, material, apparatus, 
          equipment, arrangements, calculations, and tests.
108.109 Classification society standards.

                 Subpart B_Construction and Arrangement

                             Hull Structure

108.113 Structural standards.
108.114 Appliances for watertight and weathertight integrity.

                        Fire Protection: General

108.123 Isolation of combustible material.
108.127 Storage lockers for combustibles.

                       Structural Fire Protection

108.131 Definitions.
108.133 Hull superstructure, structural bulkheads, decks, and 
          deckhouses.
108.135 Boundary bulkheads, decks of galleys, and combustible material 
          lockers.
108.137 Bulkhead and deck separations of accommodation spaces.
108.139 Boundary bulkheads and decks of a space containing emergency 
          power.
108.141 Boundary bulkheads and decks between the emergency power source 
          and service generators.
108.143 Accommodation space.
108.145 Hatches and tonnage openings.
108.147 Certain paints prohibited.

                             Means of Escape

108.151 Two means required.
108.153 Location of means of escape.
108.155 Restrictions on means of escape utilized.
108.157 Locked doors.
108.159 Stairways and exterior inclined ladders.
108.160 Vertical ladders.
108.161 Dead end corridors.
108.165 Access to lifeboats and liferafts.
108.167 Weather deck ladders.

                          Classified Locations

108.170 Definitions.
108.171 Class I, Division 1 locations.
108.173 Class I, Division 2 locations.
108.175 Contiguous locations.
108.177 Electrical equipment in classified locations.

                               Ventilation

108.181 Ventilation for enclosed spaces.
108.185 Ventilation for enclosed classified locations.
108.187 Ventilation for brush type electric motors in classified spaces.

                          Accommodation Spaces

108.193 Restrictions.
108.195 Location of accommodation spaces.
108.197 Construction of accommodation spaces.
108.199 Arrangement of sleeping spaces.
108.201 Size of sleeping spaces.
108.203 Berths and lockers.

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108.205 Wash spaces; toilet spaces; and shower spaces.
108.207 Messrooms.
108.209 Hospital spaces.
108.210 Hospital space not required.
108.211 Miscellaneous accommodation spaces.
108.213 Heating requirements.
108.215 Insect screens.

                                  Rails

108.217 Guardrails and bulwarks.
108.219 Guardrails.
108.221 Storm rails.
108.223 Guards on exposed equipment.

                          Helicopter Facilities

108.231 Application.
108.233 Location and size.
108.235 Construction.
108.237 Fuel storage facilities.
108.239 Fuel transfer equipment.
108.241 Visual aids.

                           Subpart C_Stability

108.301 Stability.

                  Subpart D_Fire Extinguishing Systems

108.401 Fire main system.
108.403 Fire extinguishing systems: General.
108.403a Fire extinguishing systems: Non-vital services.
108.404 Selection of fire detection system.
108.405 Fire detection system.
108.407 Detectors for electrical fire detection system.
108.409 Location and spacing of tubing in pneumatic fire detection 
          system.
108.411 Smoke detection system.
108.413 Fusible element fire detection system.

                            Fire Main System

108.415 Fire pump: General.
108.417 Fire pump components and associated equipment.
108.419 Fire main capacity.
108.421 Location of fire pumps and associated equipment.
108.423 Fire hydrants and associated equipment.
108.425 Fire hoses and associated equipment.
108.427 International shore connection.
108.429 Fire main system protection.

                      Automatic Sprinkling Systems

108.430 General.

             Fixed Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing Systems

108.431 Carbon dioxide systems: General.
108.433 Quantity of CO2: General.
108.437 Pipe sizes and discharge rates for enclosed ventilation systems 
          for rotating electrical equipment.
108.439 Quantity of CO2 for protection of spaces.
108.441 Piping and discharge rates for CO2 systems.
108.443 Controls and valves.
108.444 Lockout valves.
108.445 Alarm and means of escape.
108.446 Odorizing units.
108.447 Piping.
108.449 Piping tests.
108.451 CO2 storage.
108.453 Discharge outlets.
108.455 Enclosure openings.
108.457 Pressure release.

                  Halogenated Gas Extinguishing Systems

108.458 General.

                       Foam Extinguishing Systems

108.459 Number and location of outlets.
108.461 Coamings.
108.463 Foam rate: Protein.
108.467 Water supply.
108.469 Quantity of foam producing materials.
108.471 Water pump.
108.473 Foam system components.
108.474 Aqueous film forming foam systems.
108.475 Piping.
108.477 Fire hydrants.

                Fire Protection for Helicopter Facilities

108.486 Helicopter decks.
108.487 Helicopter deck fueling operations.
108.489 Helicopter fueling facilities.

        Hand Portable and Semiportable Fire Extinguishing Systems

108.491 General.
108.493 Location.
108.495 Locations and number of fire extinguishers required.
108.496 Semi-portable fire extinguishers.

                  Miscellaneous Firefighting Equipment

108.497 Fireman's outfits.
108.499 Fire axes.

                     Subpart E_Lifesaving Equipment

108.500 General.
108.503 Relationship to international standards.
108.510 Application.
108.515 Requirements for units built before October 1, 1996.
108.520 Type of survival craft.
108.525 Survival craft number and arrangement.
108.530 Stowage of survival craft.
108.540 Survival craft muster and embarkation arrangements.

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108.545 Marine evacuation system launching arrangements.
108.550 Survival craft launching and recovery arrangements: General.
108.553 Survival craft launching and recovery arrangements using falls 
          and a winch.
108.555 Lifeboat launching and recovery arrangements.
108.557 Free-fall lifeboat launching and recovery arrangements.
108.560 Rescue boats.
108.565 Stowage of rescue boats.
108.570 Rescue boat embarkation, launching and recovery arrangements.
108.575 Survival craft and rescue boat equipment.
108.580 Personal lifesaving appliances.
108.595 Communications.
108.597 Line-throwing appliance.

                            Subpart F_Cranes

                                 Cranes

108.601 Crane design.

              Subpart G_Equipment Markings and Instructions

108.621 Equipment markings: General.
108.623 General alarm bell switch.
108.625 General alarm bell.
108.626 Carbon dioxide warning signs.
108.627 Carbon dioxide and clean agent alarms.
108.629 Fire extinguishing system branch line valve.
108.631 Fixed fire extinguishing system controls.
108.633 Fire stations.
108.635 Self-contained breathing apparatus.
108.636 Work vests.
108.637 Hand portable fire extinguishers.
108.639 Emergency lights.
108.641 Instructions for changing steering gear.
108.643 Rudder orders.
108.645 Markings on lifesaving appliances.
108.646 Marking of stowage locations.
108.647 Inflatable liferafts.
108.649 Lifejackets, immersion suits, and lifebuoys.
108.650 EPIRBs and SARTs.
108.651 Portable magazine chests.
108.653 Helicopter facilities.
108.655 Operating instructions.
108.657 Unit markings.
108.659 Lifesaving signal instructions.
108.661 Unit markings: Draft marks.
108.663 Unit markings: Load line.
108.665 Appliances for watertight integrity.

                    Subpart H_Miscellaneous Equipment

108.697 Buoyant work vests.
108.699 Substitution of life preservers.
108.701 Sounding equipment.
108.703 Self-contained breathing apparatus.
108.705 Anchors, chains, wire rope, and hawsers.
108.707 First aid kit.
108.709 Litter.
108.713 International Code of Signals.
108.715 Magnetic compass and gyrocompass.
108.717 Radar.
108.719 Pilot boarding equipment.

                 Subpart I_Navigation Bridge Visibility

108.801 Navigation bridge visibility.

                          Subpart J_Muster List

108.901 Muster list and emergency instructions.

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3102, 3306; Department of 
Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

    Source: CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, unless otherwise 
noted.



                            Subpart A_General



Sec.  108.101  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this 
subchapter with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register in 
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. All approved material 
is available for inspection at the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Design 
and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue 
SE., Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509, and is available from the 
sources listed below. It is also available for inspection at the 
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on 
the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030 or go to 
http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
    (b) ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West 
Conshohocken, PA 19428, 877-909-2786, http://www.astm.org.
    (1) ASTM D 93-97, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-
Martens Closed Cup Tester, IBR approved for Sec.  108.500(b).
    (2) ASTM F 1014-92, Standard Specification for Flashlights on 
Vessels, IBR approved for Sec.  108.497(b).
    (3) ASTM F1121-87 (Reapproved 2010), Standard Specification for 
International Shore Connections for Marine

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Fire Applications, (approved March 1, 2010), IBR approved for Sec.  
108.427(a).
    (c) International Maritime Organization (IMO) Publishing, 4 Albert 
Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom, +44 (0)20 7735 7611, http://
www.imo.org.
    (1) Resolution A.520(13), Code of Practice for the Evaluation, 
Testing and Acceptance of Prototype Novel Life-saving Appliances and 
Arrangements, 17 November 1983, IBR approved for Sec.  108.105(c).
    (2) Resolution A.649(16), Code for the Construction and Equipment of 
Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU Code),19 October 1989 with 
amendments of June 1991, IBR approved for Sec.  108.503.
    (3) Resolution A.658(16), Use and Fitting of Retro-reflective 
Materials on Life-saving Appliances, 20 November 1989, IBR approved for 
Sec. Sec.  108.645(a) and 108.649(a) and (e).
    (4) Resolution A.760(18), Symbols Related to Life-saving Appliances 
and Arrangements, 17 November 1993, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  
108.646(a), 108.647, 108.649(b), (d), (f), and (g), and 108.655(e).
    (d) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch 
Park, Quincy, MA 02169, 617-770-3000, http://www.nfpa.org.
    (1) NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 
2010 Edition, effective August 26, 2009, IBR approved for Sec.  108.430.
    (2) [Reserved]

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48266, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  108.102  Preemptive effect.

    The regulations in this part have preemptive effect over State or 
local regulations in the same field.

[USCG-2006-29747, 77 FR 33882, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  108.103  Equipment not required on a unit.

    Each item of lifesaving and firefighting equipment carried on board 
the unit in addition to equipment of the type required under this 
subchapter, must--
    (a) Be approved; or
    (b) Be acceptable to the cognizant OCMI, for use on the unit.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25291, May 20, 1996]



Sec.  108.105  Substitutes for required fittings, material, apparatus,
equipment, arrangements, calculations, and tests.

    (a) Where this subchapter requires a particular fitting, material, 
apparatus, equipment, arrangement, calculation or test, the Commandant 
(CG-ENG) may accept any substitution that is at least as effective as 
that specified. If necessary, the Commandant (CG-ENG) may require 
engineering evaluations and tests to demonstrate the equivalence of the 
substitution.
    (b) In any case where it is shown to the satisfaction of the 
Commandant that the use of any particular equipment, apparatus, 
arrangement, or test is unreasonable or impracticable, the Commandant 
may permit the use of alternate equipment, apparatus, arrangement, or 
test to such an extent and upon such condition as will insure, to his 
satisfaction, a degree of safety consistent with the minimum standards 
set forth in this subchapter.
    (c) The Commandant (CG-ENG) may accept a novel lifesaving appliance 
or arrangement, if it provides a level of safety equivalent to the 
requirements of this part and the appliance or arrangement--
    (1) Is evaluated and tested in accordance with IMO Resolution 
A.520(13), Code of Practice for the Evaluation, Testing and Acceptance 
of Prototype Novel Life-saving Appliances and Arrangements; or
    (2) Has successfully undergone evaluation and tests that are 
substantially equivalent to those recommendations.
    (d) During a unit's construction and when any modification to the 
lifesaving arrangement is done after construction, the owner must obtain 
acceptance of lifesaving arrangements from the Commandant Marine Safety 
Center.
    (e) The OCMI may accept substitute lifesaving appliances other than 
those required by this part, except for--
    (1) Survival craft and rescue boats; and
    (2) Survival craft and rescue boat launching and embarkation 
appliances.
    (f) Acceptance of lifesaving appliances and arrangements will remain 
in effect unless--

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    (1) The OCMI deems their condition to be unsatisfactory or unfit for 
the service intended; or
    (2) The OCMI deems the crew's ability to use and assist others in 
the use of the lifesaving appliances or arrangements to be inadequate.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR 
50465, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25291, May 20, 1996; USCG-2009-
0702, 74 FR 49233, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 59781, Oct. 1, 
2012]



Sec.  108.109  Classification society standards.

    (a) Any person who desires to use the rules of a classification 
society, other than the American Bureau of Shipping, to meet 
requirements in this Subchapter must request recognition of that society 
from the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center. The relevant rules 
must be submitted with the request.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR 
50465, Sept. 29, 1995]



                 Subpart B_Construction and Arrangement

                             Hull Structure



Sec.  108.113  Structural standards.

    Except as provided in Sec.  108.109, each unit must meet the 
structural standards of the American Bureau of Shipping's Rules for 
Building and Classing Offshore Mobile Drilling Units, 1978.



Sec.  108.114  Appliances for watertight and weathertight integrity.

    (a) Appliances to ensure watertight integrity include watertight 
doors, hatches, scuttles, bolted manhole covers, or other watertight 
closures for openings in watertight decks and bulkheads.
    (b) Appliances to ensure weathertight integrity include weathertight 
doors and hatches, closures for air pipes, ventilators, ventilation 
intakes and outlets, and closures for other openings in deckhouses and 
superstructures.
    (c) Each internal opening fixed with appliances to ensure watertight 
integrity which are used intermittently during operation of the unit 
while afloat must meet the following:
    (1) Each door, hatch, and scuttle must--
    (i) Be remotely controlled from a normally manned control station, 
and be operable locally from both sides of the bulkhead; or
    (ii) If there is no means of remote control there must be an alarm 
system which signals whether the appliance is open or closed both 
locally at each appliance and in a normally manned control station.
    (2) Each closing appliance must remain watertight under the design 
water pressure of the watertight boundary of which it is a part.
    (d) Each external opening fitted with an appliance to ensure 
weathertight integrity must be located so that it would not be submerged 
below the final equilibrium waterline if the unit is subjected 
simultaneously to--
    (1) Damage causing flooding described in Sec.  174.075 through Sec.  
174.085 of this chapter; and
    (2) A wind heeling moment calculated in accordance with Sec.  
174.055 of this chapter using a wind velocity of 50 knots (25.8 meters 
per second).

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 79-023, 48 FR 
51008, Nov. 4, 1983]

                        Fire Protection: General



Sec.  108.123  Isolation of combustible material.

    Each internal combustion engine exhaust, boiler and galley uptake, 
and similar heat source must be separated or insulated from combustible 
materials.



Sec.  108.127  Storage lockers for combustibles.

    Each oil and paint locker must be made of steel or an equivalent 
material or be completely lined with steel or an equivalent material as 
described in Sec.  108.131(c) of this subpart.

                       Structural Fire Protection



Sec.  108.131  Definitions.

    (a) Standard Fire Test means the test in which specimens of the 
relevant bulkheads or decks, having a surface of approximately 4.65 
square meters (50 square feet) and a height of 2.44 meters

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(8 feet) resembling as closely as possible the intended construction and 
including, where appropriate, at least one joint, are exposed in a test 
furnace to a series of temperature relationships approximately as 
follows:
    (1) At the end of 5 minutes--538 [deg]C. (1,000 [deg]F.)
    (2) At the end of 10 minutes--704 [deg]C. (1,300 [deg]F.)
    (3) At the end of 30 minutes--843 [deg]C. (1,550 [deg]F.)
    (4) At the end of 60 minutes--927 [deg]C. (1,700 [deg]F.).
    (b) Bulkheads and decks are defined and classed as follows:
    (1) A class bulkhead or deck means a bulkhead or deck that--
    (i) Is made of steel or other equivalent material; and
    (ii) Prevents the passage of flame and smoke for 60 minutes if 
subjected to the standard fire test.
    (2) A 60 bulkhead or deck means an A class bulkhead or deck that--
    (i) Is insulated with approved insulation, bulkhead panels, or deck 
covering;
    (ii) If subjected to the standard fire test for 60 minutes, has an 
average temperature rise on the unexposed side of the insulated bulkhead 
or deck of less than 139 [deg]C. (250 [deg]F.) above the temperature 
before the standard fire test and has a temperature rise at any point on 
the unexposed surface, including any joint, of less than 180 [deg]C. 
(325 [deg]F.) above the temperature before the standard fire test.
    (3) B class bulkhead or deck means a bulkhead or deck that--
    (i) Is made of approved noncombustible material;
    (ii) Prevents flame from passing through it for 30 minutes if 
subjected to the standard fire test.
    (4) C class bulkhead or deck means a bulkhead or deck made of 
approved noncombustible material.
    (c) Equivalent material means a material that by itself or with 
insulation has smoke and fire retardant properties equal to that of the 
steel required for ``A'' or ``B'' class bulkheads or decks and has 
structural qualities equivalent to steel at the end of the applicable 
fire exposure.
    (d) Approved material means a material approved under one of the 
following subparts of Subchapter Q of this chapter:
    (1) Deck coverings, Subpart 164.006.
    (2) Structural insulation, Subpart 164.007.
    (3) Bulkhead panel, Subpart 164.008.
    (4) Noncombustible materials, Subpart 164.009;
    (5) Interior finishes, Subpart 164.012.
    (e) Stairtower means a stairway that penetrates more than one deck 
within the same enclosure, or two or more stairways that--
    (1) Are arranged vertically one above the other; or
    (2) Penetrate both the deck and the overhead within the same 
enclosure.
    (f) Accommodation space includes, sleeping, mess, hospital, 
recreational, toilet, washing and shower spaces, and corridors.



Sec.  108.133  Hull superstructure, structural bulkheads, decks, and 
deckhouses.

    Each hull superstructure, structural bulkhead, deck, and deckhouse 
must be made of steel or an equivalent material.



Sec.  108.135  Boundary bulkheads, decks of galleys, and combustible
material lockers.

    Each boundary bulkhead and deck of each galley, each combination 
galley and messroom, and each combustible material storage locker must 
be an A class bulkhead and A class deck respectively.



Sec.  108.137  Bulkhead and deck separations of accommodation spaces.

    Each boundary bulkhead and deck that separates an accommodation 
space or control station from the following must be an A class bulkhead 
and A class deck respectively--
    (a) Machinery space;
    (b) Galley or combination galley and messroom;
    (c) Main pantry;
    (d) Classified space;
    (e) Store room.



Sec.  108.139  Boundary bulkheads and decks of a space containing
emergency power.

    Each boundary bulkhead and deck of a space containing an emergency 
electric power source or components of an

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emergency electric power source must be an A class bulkhead and A class 
deck respectively. When separate but adjoining spaces are provided for 
such equipment, boundary bulkhead type construction is not required for 
the separating partitions common to each space.



Sec.  108.141  Boundary bulkheads and decks between the emergency power
source and service generators.

    Each boundary bulkhead and deck of a space containing an emergency 
electric power source or components of an emergency electric power 
source that adjoins a space containing a ship's service generator, the 
components of a ship's service generator, or a classified space must be 
an A-60 bulkhead and A-60 deck.



Sec.  108.143  Accommodation space.

    (a) Each corridor bulkhead in an accommodation space must be an A 
class or B class bulkhead except if an A class bulkhead is specifically 
required by this part.
    (b) No door in a corridor bulkhead in an accommodation space may 
have a louver, except that a stateroom, lounge, or recreation room door 
may have louvers in its lower half.
    (c) Each stairtower, elevator, and dumbwaiter, and other trunk must 
be enclosed by A class bulkheads.
    (d) Each bulkhead not described under paragraph (a) of this section 
must be either A class, B class, or C class bulkheads.
    (e) At least one opening to each stairway must be enclosed by either 
A class or B class bulkheads and doors.
    (f) Each stairtower must have doors at all levels and each must be 
an A class door.
    (g) Each door required by paragraphs (e) and (f) of this section--
    (1) Must be self-closing;
    (2) May not have any means to permanently hold the door open, except 
for magnetic holdbacks that are operated from the bridge or other remote 
location.
    (h) Interior stairs, including stringers and treads, must be made of 
steel or an equivalent material.
    (i) Except in washrooms and toilet spaces, each deck covering in an 
accommodation space must be made of an approved material, except an 
overlay on a deck for leveling or finishing that is not more than 9.375 
millimeters (\3/8\ inch) thick.
    (j) Except as provided in paragraph (1), each ceiling, lining, 
insulation, and pipe and duct lagging in an accommodation space must be 
made of an approved material that is noncombustible.
    (k) Each sheathing, furring, or holding piece used to secure a 
bulkhead, ceiling, lining, or insulation in an accommodation space must 
be made of an approved material that is non-combustible.
    (l) No bulkhead, lining, or ceiling in an accommodation space may 
have a combustible veneer greater than 2 millimeters (\1/12\ inch) in 
thickness.
    (m) Each corridor or hidden space in an accommodation space may be 
covered by an approved interior finish or a reasonable number of coats 
of paint. However, no corridor or hidden space may have combustible 
veneer, trim, or decoration except material approved under Subpart 
164.012 of this chapter.



Sec.  108.145  Hatches and tonnage openings.

    Each hatch, except a hatch between storage spaces and each tonnage 
opening closure, must be made of steel or an equivalent material of the 
same class as the bulkhead or deck where the opening occurs.



Sec.  108.147  Certain paints prohibited.

    No nitrocellulose or other highly flammable or noxious fume-
producing paint or lacquer may be used on a unit.

                             Means of Escape



Sec.  108.151  Two means required.

    (a) Each of the following must have at least 2 means of escape:
    (1) Each accommodation space with a deck area of at least 27 sq. 
meters (300 sq. ft.).
    (2) Each space, other than an accommodation space, that is 
continuously manned or used on a regular working basis except for 
routine security checks.

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    (3) Weather deck areas where personnel may be normally employed.
    (b) When two means of escape are required from a space below the 
main deck, one the means of escape must provide for a rapid escape 
through openings that are not required to be watertight by damage 
stability considerations.
    (c) When two means of escape are required from a space above the 
main deck, one of the means of escape must provide for a rapid escape to 
a weather deck.



Sec.  108.153  Location of means of escape.

    The required two means of escape must be through exits that minimize 
the possibility of having both exits blocked if a fire or other casualty 
occurs in the area.



Sec.  108.155  Restrictions on means of escape utilized.

    A required means of escape may not be a vertical ladder or deck 
scuttle, except that one of the means of escape may be a vertical ladder 
or deck scuttle if a stairway would be impracticable.



Sec.  108.157  Locked doors.

    No door to the required means of escape may be designed to lock 
except--
    (a) A crash door or a door that has a locking device that can be 
easily forced, if on both sides of the door a permanent and easily seen 
instruction is placed; or
    (b) An outside door to a deckhouse if the door can be locked by key 
only and if the master or person in charge has control of the key to the 
door's lock.



Sec.  108.159  Stairways and exterior inclined ladders.

    Each stairway, except a stairway in a machinery or storage space, 
and each exterior inclined ladder must be at least 70 centimeters (28 
inches) wide with an angle of inclination from the horizontal of not 
more than 50 degrees, except that special consideration may be given to 
the installation if a 70 centimeters (28 inch) width is impracticable.



Sec.  108.160  Vertical ladders.

    (a) Each vertical ladder must have rungs that are--
    (1) At least 41 centimeters (16 inches) in length;
    (2) Not more than 30 centimeters (12 inches) apart, uniform for the 
length of the ladder; and
    (3) At least 18 centimeters (7 inches) from the nearest permanent 
object in back of the ladder.
    (b) Except when unavoidable obstructions are encountered, there must 
be at least 11.5 centimeters (4\1/2\ inches) clearance above each rung.
    (c) Except as provided in Sec.  108.540(h)(3)(ii), each exterior 
vertical ladder more than 6 meters (20 ft.) in length must be fitted 
with a cage or ladder safety device meeting ANSI Standard 14.3 (1974) 
for fixed ladders.
    (d) No vertical fixed ladders may be made of wood.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by USCG-2002-13058, 
67 FR 61279, Sept. 30, 2002]



Sec.  108.161  Dead end corridors.

    No dead end corridor may be more than 13 meters (43 feet) long.



Sec.  108.165  Access to lifeboats and liferafts.

    Each unit must be designed to provide direct access to the lifeboat 
and liferaft embarkation areas.



Sec.  108.167  Weather deck ladders.

    Each unit must have at least one permanent, inclined ladder between 
each weather deck.

                          Classified Locations



Sec.  108.170  Definitions.

    (a) Classified locations are those in which flammable hydrocarbon 
gas or vapors, resulting from the drilling operations, may be present in 
quantities sufficient to produce an explosive or ignitable mixture. 
Location of these areas affect the design of the units' machinery, 
electrical, and ventilation systems. (See Notes 1 and 2).
    (b) For the purpose of this subpart ``semi-enclosed location'' means 
a location where natural conditions of ventilation are notably different 
from

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those on open decks due to the presence of structures such as roofs, 
windbreaks, or bulkheads.

    Notes: 1. Further requirements with respect to hazardous locations 
are contained in part 111, subpart 111.105, of this chapter.
    2. For specific requirements for machinery and electrical 
installations on mobile offshore drilling units see Subchapters ``F'' 
and ``J'' of this chapter.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28270, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  108.171  Class I, Division 1 locations.

    The following are Class I, Division 1 locations:
    (a) An enclosed space that contains any part of the mud circulating 
system that has an opening into the space and is between the well and 
final degassing discharge.
    (b) An enclosed or semi-enclosed location that is below the drill 
floor, and contains a possible source of gas release.
    (c) An enclosed space that is on the drill floor, and is not 
separated by a solid, gas-light floor from the spaces specified in 
paragraph (b) of this section.
    (d) A space that would normally be considered a Division 2 location 
under Sec.  108.173 but where combustible or flammable gases might 
accumulate.
    (e) A location in the weather, or a semi-enclosed location, except 
as provided in paragraph (b) of this section that is within 1.5 m (5 
ft.) of the boundary of any--
    (1) Equipment or opening specified in paragraph (a) of this section;
    (2) Ventilation outlet, access, or other opening to a Class I, 
Division 1 space; or
    (3) Gas vent outlet.
    (f) Except as provided in Sec.  108.175, an enclosed space that has 
an opening into a Class I, Division 1 location.



Sec.  108.173  Class I, Division 2 locations.

    The following are Class I, Division 2 locations:
    (a) An enclosed space that has any open portion of the mud 
circulating system from the final degassing discharge to the mud suction 
connection at the mud pit.
    (b) A location in the weather that is--
    (1) Within the boundaries of the drilling derrick up to a height of 
3 m (10 ft.) above the drill floor;
    (2) Below the drill floor and within a radius of 3 m (10 ft.) of a 
possible source of gas release; or
    (3) Within 1.5 m (5 ft.) of the boundaries of any ventilation 
outlet, access, or other opening to a Class I, Division 2 space.
    (c) A location that is--
    (1) Within 1.5 m (5 ft.) of a semi-enclosed Class I, Division 1 
location indicated in Sec.  108.171(b); or
    (2) Within 1.5 m (5 ft.) of a Class I, Division 1 space indicated in 
Sec.  108.171(e).
    (d) A semi-enclosed area that is below and contiguous with the drill 
floor to the boundaries of the derrick or to the extent of any enclosure 
which is liable to trap gasses.
    (e) A semi-enclosed derrick to the extent of its enclosure above the 
drill floor or to a height of 3 m (10 ft.) above the drill floor, 
whichever is greater.
    (f) Except as provided in Sec.  108.175 an enclosed space that has 
an opening into a Class I, Division 2 location.



Sec.  108.175  Contiguous locations.

    An enclosed space that has direct access to a Division 1 or Division 
2 location is the same division as that location, except--
    (a) An enclosed space that has direct access to a Division 1 
location is not a hazardous location if--
    (1) The access has self-closing gas-tight doors that form an air 
lock;
    (2) The ventilation causes greater pressure in the space than in the 
Division 1 location; and
    (3) Loss of ventilation overpressure activates an alarm at a manned 
station;
    (b) An enclosed space that has direct access to a Division 1 
location can be considered as a Division 2 location if--
    (1) The access has a self-closing, gas-tight door that opens into 
the space and that has no hold-back device;
    (2) Ventilation causes the air to flow with the door open from the 
space into the Division 1 location; and
    (3) Loss of ventilation activates an alarm at a manned control 
station; and

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    (c) An enclosed space that has direct access to a Division 2 
location is not a hazardous location if--
    (1) The access has a self-closing, gas-tight door that opens into 
the space and that has no hold-back device;
    (2) Ventilation causes the air to flow with the door open from the 
space into the Division 2 location; and
    (3) Loss of ventilation activates an alarm at a manned control 
station.



Sec.  108.177  Electrical equipment in classified locations.

    Electrical equipment and devices installed in spaces made non-
hazardous by the methods indicated in Sec.  108.175 must only be 
essential equipment.

                               Ventilation



Sec.  108.181  Ventilation for enclosed spaces.

    (a) Each enclosed space must be vented or ventilated.
    (b) There must be a means to close each vent or ventilating system.
    (c) Each fan in a ventilating system must have remote controls 
installed in accordance with part 111, subpart 111.103, of this chapter.
    (d) There must be a means to close each doorway, ventilator, and 
annular space around each funnel or other opening to machinery, stowage, 
or working spaces. The means must be located outside the space.
    (e) Each intake in a ventilating system must be located so as to 
prevent, as far as practicable, the intake of noxious fumes.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28270, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  108.185  Ventilation for enclosed classified locations.

    (a) The ventilation system for each enclosed classified location 
must be designed to maintain a pressure differential between the 
enclosed classified location and each non-classified location adjacent 
to the enclosed classified location, so as to prevent the discharge of 
ignitable gases into the non-classified adjacent locations.
    (b) Each air intake must be outside of enclosed classified 
locations.
    (c) Each unit must have alarms that are powered independently of the 
ventilation motor power and control circuitry and sound at a 
continuously manned station when--
    (1) Gas is present in an enclosed classified location; or
    (2) The ventilation system for the space is not working.
    (d) Each ventilation system for enclosed classified locations must 
provide a complete change of air every five minutes.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28270, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  108.187  Ventilation for brush type electric motors in classified
spaces.

    Ventilation for brush type electric motors in classified locations 
must meet N.F.P.A. 496-1974 ``Standard for Purged and Pressurized 
Enclosures for Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Locations'', except 
audible and visual alarms may be used if shutting down the motors may 
cause unsafe conditions.

                          Accommodation Spaces



Sec.  108.193  Restrictions.

    (a) There must be no direct communication between the accommodation 
spaces and any chainlocker, stowage, or machinery space, except through 
solid, close-fitted doors or hatches.
    (b) No access, vent, or sounding tube from a fuel or oil tank may 
open into any accommodation space, except that accesses and sounding 
tubes may open into corridors.



Sec.  108.195  Location of accommodation spaces.

    (a) On surface type units, accommodation spaces must not be located 
forward of a vertical plane located at 5 percent of the unit's length 
aft of the stem, at the designed summer load line.
    (b) On all units, the deckhead of each accommodation space must be 
above the deepest load line.



Sec.  108.197  Construction of accommodation spaces.

    (a) Each sleeping, mess, recreational, or hospital space that is 
adjacent to or

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immediately above a stowage or machinery space, paint locker, drying 
room, washroom, toilet space, or other odor source must be made 
odorproof.
    (b) Each accommodation space that is adjacent to or immediately 
above a galley, machinery space, machinery casing, boiler room, or other 
noise or heat source, must be protected from the heat and noise.
    (c) Where the shell or an unsheathed weather deck forms a boundary 
of an accommodation space, the shell of deck must have a covering that 
prevents the formation of moisture.
    (d) The deckheads of each accommodation space must be a light color.
    (e) Each accommodation space in which water may accumulate must have 
a drain scupper located in the lowest part of the space, considering the 
average trim of the unit.
    (f) Each public toilet space must be constructed and located so that 
its odors do not readily enter any sleeping, mess, recreational, or 
hospital space.



Sec.  108.199  Arrangement of sleeping spaces.

    To the extent practicable, each occupation group must be berthed 
together in sleeping spaces arranged to minimize disturbance created by 
personnel leaving for or arriving from a working period.



Sec.  108.201  Size of sleeping spaces.

    (a) No sleeping space may berth more than four persons, except that 
a sleeping space for personnel not regularly employed on a unit may 
berth up to six persons if the space meets Sec.  108.199 and berthing of 
six persons in that space is authorized by the Commandant (CG-OES).
    (b) Without deducting any equipment used by the occupants, each 
sleeping space must have for each occupant--
    (1) 2.8 square meters (approximately 30 square feet) of deck area; 
and
    (2) 6 cubic meters (approximately 210 cubic feet) of volume.
    (c) Each sleeping space must have at least 191 centimeters 
(approximately 6 feet 3 inches) of headroom over clear deck areas.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 82-063b, 48 FR 
4781, Feb. 3, 1983; CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50465, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 
61 FR 50730, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49233, Sept. 25, 
2009; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 59781, Oct. 1, 2012]



Sec.  108.203  Berths and lockers.

    (a) Each sleeping space must have a separate berth for each 
occupant.
    (b) No more than one berth may be placed over another.
    (c) Each berth must have a framework of hard, smooth material that 
is not likely to corrode or harbor vermin.
    (d) Each berth must be arranged to provide ample room for easy 
occupancy.
    (e) Each berth must be at least 76 centimeters (approximately 30 
inches) wide by 193 centimeters (approximately 76 inches) long.
    (f) Adjacent berths must be separated by a partition that extends at 
least 46 centimeters (approximately 18 inches) above the sleeping 
surface.
    (g) The bottom of a lower berth must be at least 30 centimeters 
(approximately 12 inches) above the deck.
    (h) The bottom of an upper berth must be at least 76 centimeters 
(approximately 2 feet 6 inches) from the bottom of the berth below it 
and from the deck or any pipe, ventilating duct, or other overhead 
installation.
    (i) Each berth must have a berth light.
    (j) Each occupant of a sleeping space must have a readily accessible 
locker of hard, smooth material.
    (k) Each locker must be at least .194 square meters (approximately 
300 square inches) in cross section and 1.53 meters (approximately 60 
inches) high.



Sec.  108.205  Wash spaces; toilet spaces; and shower spaces.

    (a) For the purposes of this section--
    (1) ``Private facility'' means a toilet, washing, or shower space 
that is accessible only from one single or double occupancy sleeping 
space;
    (2) ``Semi-private facility'' means a toilet, washing or shower 
space that is accessible from either of two one-to-four person occupancy 
sleeping spaces; and

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    (3) ``Public facility'' means a toilet, washing, or shower space 
that is not private or semi-private.
    (b) Each private facility must have one toilet, one shower, and one 
washbasin, all of which may be in a single space.
    (c) Each semi-private facility must have at least one toilet and one 
shower, which may be in a single space.
    (d) Each room adjoining a semi-private facility must have a 
washbasin if a washbasin is not installed in a semi-private facility.
    (e) Each unit must have enough public facilities to provide at least 
one toilet, one shower, and one washbasin for each eight persons who 
occupy sleeping spaces that do not have private or semi-private 
facilities.
    (f) Urinals may be installed in toilet rooms, but no toilet required 
in this section may be replaced by a urinal.
    (g) Each public toilet space and washing space must be convenient to 
the sleeping space that it serves.
    (h) No public facility may open into any sleeping space.
    (i) Each washbasin, shower, and bathtub must have hot and cold 
running water.
    (j) Adjacent toilets must be separated by a partition that is open 
at the top and bottom for ventilation and cleaning.
    (k) Public toilet facilities and shower facilities must be 
separated.
    (l) Each public facility that is a toilet space must have at least 
one washbasin unless the only access to the toilet space is through a 
washing space.
    (m) Each toilet must have an open front seat.
    (n) Each washing space and toilet space must be so constructed and 
arranged that it can be kept in a clean and sanitary condition and the 
plumbing and mechanical appliances kept in good working order.
    (o) Washbasins may be located in sleeping spaces.



Sec.  108.207  Messrooms.

    (a) Each messroom that is not adjacent to the galley that serves it 
must be equipped with a steamtable.
    (b) Each messroom must seat the number of persons expected to eat in 
the messroom at one time.



Sec.  108.209  Hospital spaces.

    (a) Each unit carrying twelve or more persons on a voyage of more 
than three days must have a hospital space.
    (b) Each hospital space must be suitably separated from other 
spaces.
    (c) No hospital space may be used for any other purpose, when used 
for care of the sick.
    (d) An entrance to each hospital space must be wide enough and 
arranged to readily admit a person on a stretcher.
    (e) Each berth in a hospital space must be made of metal.
    (f) Each upper berth must be hinged and arranged so that it can be 
secured clear of the lower berth.
    (g) Each hospital space must have at least one berth that is 
accessible from both sides.
    (h) Each hospital space must have one berth for every 12 persons or 
portion thereof on board, who are not berthed in single occupancy rooms, 
but the number of berths need not exceed six.
    (i) Each hospital space must have a toilet, washbasin, and bathtub 
or shower accessible from the hospital space.
    (j) Each hospital space must have clothes lockers, a table, and 
seats.



Sec.  108.210  Hospital space not required.

    (a) The hospital space required under Sec.  108.209 is not required 
on a unit if one single or double occupancy sleeping space, designated 
and equipped as a treatment or isolation room or both is available for 
immediate medical use, and has--
    (1) An entrance that is wide enough and arranged to readily admit a 
person on a stretcher;
    (2) A single berth or examination table that is accessible from both 
sides; and
    (3) A washbasin in or immediately adjacent to it.



Sec.  108.211  Miscellaneous accommodation spaces.

    (a) Each unit must have enough facilities for personnel to wash 
their own clothes, including at least one tub or sink that has hot and 
cold running water.

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    (b) Each unit must have enough equipment or space for the personnel 
to dry their own clothes.
    (c) Each unit must have an accommodation space that can be used for 
recreation.



Sec.  108.213  Heating requirements.

    (a) Each accommodation space must be heated by a heating system that 
can maintain at least 20 [deg]C. (68 [deg]F.).
    (b) Radiators and other heating apparatuses must be constructed, 
located or shielded so as to avoid risk of--
    (1) Fire;
    (2) Danger; and
    (3) Discomfort

to the occupants of each accommodation space.
    (c) Each exposed pipe in an accommodation space, leading to a 
radiator or other heating apparatus must be insulated.



Sec.  108.215  Insect screens.

    (a) Accommodation spaces must be protected against the admission of 
insects.
    (b) Insect screens must be installed when natural ventilation is 
provided.

                                  Rails



Sec.  108.217  Guardrails and bulwarks.

    (a) Each unit must have guardrails or bulwarks along the edge of the 
bridge, of each deck, and of each deck opening.
    (b) Each guardrail and bulwark must extend at least one meter (39.37 
inches) above the deck except where this height may interfere with the 
normal operation of the unit, a lesser height may be approved.
    (c) Removable guardrails may be installed where operating conditions 
warrant their use.



Sec.  108.219  Guardrails.

    (a) Except for exposed peripheries of a freeboard or superstructure 
deck, each guardrail must have at least two evenly spaced courses.
    (b) At exposed peripheries of a freeboard or superstructure deck, 
each guardrail must have at least three courses not more than 38 
centimeters (15 in.) apart with the lowest course not more than 23 
centimeters (9 in.) above the deck.
    (c) For a rounded gunwale, the guardrail must be at the edge of the 
flat of the deck.



Sec.  108.221  Storm rails.

    Each unit must have a storm rail in the following locations:
    (a) On each deckhouse side that is normally accessible.
    (b) On each side of each passageway that is wider than 1.83 meters 
(6 feet).
    (c) On at least one side of each passageway that is less than 1.83 
meters (6 feet) wide.



Sec.  108.223  Guards on exposed equipment.

    Each unit must have hand covers, guards, or rails installed on all 
belts, gears, shafts, pulleys, sprockets, spindles, flywheels or other 
reciprocating, rotating or moving parts of machinery or equipment 
normally exposed to contact by personnel.

                          Helicopter Facilities



Sec.  108.231  Application.

    Sections 108.231 through 108.241 apply to each unit with a 
helicopter landing facility.



Sec.  108.233  Location and size.

    (a) Each helicopter deck must be--
    (1) At least the size of the rotor diameter of the largest single 
main rotor helicopter that will be used on the facility; or
    (2) If tandem main rotor helicopters use the facility, at least of a 
size to provide a longitudinal axis of \9/10\ the overall length of the 
helicopter, and a width of \3/4\ of the overall length of the 
helicopter.
    Note: For the purpose of paragraph (a)(2) the overall length is 
measured across both main rotors in the fore and aft line.
    (b) Each helicopter deck must be located so as to provide clear 
approach/departure paths to enable the largest helicopter using the 
facility to operate in all weather conditions which allow helicopter 
operations.



Sec.  108.235  Construction.

    (a) Each helicopter deck must be designed to accommodate the 
loadings

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(static and dynamic) imposed by operation and stowage of helicopters 
intended to use the facility as well as environmental loadings (wind, 
wave, water, snow, etc.) anticipated for the unit.
    (b) The adequacy of each helicopter deck for the loadings required 
in paragraph (a) of this section must be shown by design calculations. 
Where the placement of a load affects the suitability of a structural 
member, the load must be evaluated in the most unfavorable position for 
each member.
    (c) The analysis required in paragraph (b) of this section must be 
based on the dead load of the structure, existing stresses in the deck 
when it is an integral part of a unit's structure, and each of the 
following loading conditions:
    (1) Uniform distributed loading. A loading of 2kg/m\2\ (42 lb/ft\2\) 
applied to the helicopter deck area.
    (2) Helicopter landing impact loading. The limit load established by 
the limit drop test in 14 CFR 29.725, or a load of not less than 75 
percent of the helicopter maximum weight taken on a square area of 0.3 x 
0.3 m (1 ft. x 1 ft.) under each main landing gear unit applied anywhere 
on the helicopter deck area.
    (3) Stowed helicopter loading. The helicopter maximum weight plus 
inertial forces from the helicopter due to anticipated unit motions, and 
applicable environmental loadings including wind loads.
    (d) The landing area of each helicopter facility must--
    (1) Have a non-skid surface;
    (2) Have drainage facilities that prevent the collection of liquids 
and prevent liquids from spreading to or falling on other parts of the 
unit;
    (3) Have recessed tie-down points; and
    (4) Be free of projections, except that landing lights or other 
projections may be installed around the periphery of the landing deck 
provided they do not interfere with landing and take-off operations.
    (e) The unprotected perimeter of each helicopter facility must have 
a safety net at least 1.5 meters (4.92 ft.) wide. The outer edge of the 
net must not extend more than 15 centimeters (6 in.) above the surface 
of the deck.
    (f) Each helicopter facility must have both a main and an emergency 
access/egress route located as far apart from each other as practicable.



Sec.  108.237  Fuel storage facilities.

    (a) Helicopter fuel storage tanks must be installed as far as 
practicable from--
    (1) The landing area; and
    (2) Each source of vapor ignition.
    (b) Independent tanks must meet Subpart 58.50 of this Chapter.
    (c) Marine portable fuel stowage tanks must meet Part 64 of this 
chapter.
    (d) Each marine portable fuel stowage tank must have a means to 
contain fuel spills or leaks.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by USCG-1999-6216, 64 
FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999]



Sec.  108.239  Fuel transfer equipment.

    (a) Each nozzle must be a ``deadman'' type.
    (b) Each hose must have a storage reel.
    (c) Each hose must have a static grounding device.
    (d) Each electric fuel transfer pump must have a control with a fuel 
transfer pump operation indicator light at the pump.
    (e) There must be a fuel pump shut off at each of the access routes 
required by Sec.  108.235(f).
    (f) Each fuel transfer pump and each hose reel must have a means to 
contain fuel spills or leaks.
    (g) Each hose must meet chapter 3 ``Aircraft Fueling Hose'' of 
National Fire Protection Association Standard for Aircraft Fuel 
Servicing (N.F.P.A. No. 407-1975).



Sec.  108.241  Visual aids.

    (a) Each helicopter deck must--
    (1) Have a wind direction indicator located in an unobstructed area 
readily visible to helicopter pilots approaching the deck;
    (2) Be fitted around the perimeter with yellow and blue lights in 
alternate order, not more than 3 meters (10 ft.) apart; and
    (3) Be marked with--

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    (i) The unit's identification;
    (ii) A continuous line 40 centimeters (16 in.) wide on the 
perimeter; and
    (iii) Aiming circles as may be appropriate considering deck 
configuration, helicopter type, and operational requirements.
    (b) All markings must be in a contrasting color to the surface of 
the deck.



                           Subpart C_Stability



Sec.  108.301  Stability.

    Each unit must meet the requirements in Subchapter S of this chapter 
that apply to Mobile Offshore Drilling Units.

[CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51008, Nov. 4, 1983]



                  Subpart D_Fire Extinguishing Systems



Sec.  108.401  Fire main system.

    Each unit must have a fire main system.



Sec.  108.403  Fire extinguishing systems: General.

    (a) Each of the following on a unit must have an approved fixed 
gaseous type extinguishing system:
    (1) Each paint locker, oil room, and similar space.
    (2) Each enclosed space containing internal combustion or gas 
turbine main propulsion machinery.
    (3) Each enclosed space containing internal combustion machinery 
with an aggregate power of at least 1000 B.H.P.
    (4) Each enclosed space containing a fuel oil unit, including 
purifiers, valves, or manifolds for main propulsion machinery or 
internal combustion machinery with an aggregate power of at least 1000 
B.H.P.
    (5) Each enclosed ventilation system for electric motors or 
generators used for vital services including bilge pumps, fire pumps, or 
propulsion.
    (b) Each space containing an oil fired boiler, the fuel oil unit or 
valves for the boiler, or manifolds in the line between the fuel 
settling tanks and the boiler on a unit must have a fixed gas type, 
foam, or other approved fire extinguishing system.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 95-027, 61 FR 
26008, May 23, 1996]



Sec.  108.403a  Fire extinguishing systems: Non-vital services.

    Each enclosed ventilating system for electric motors or generators 
not used for vital services must have an access into the system for 
firefighting or be protected by a fixed fire protection system.



Sec.  108.404  Selection of fire detection system.

    (a) If a fire detector is in a space, it must provide effective 
detection of fires most likely to occur in the space.
    (b) The fire detection system must be designed to minimize false 
alarms.



Sec.  108.405  Fire detection system.

    (a) Each fire detection system and each smoke detection system on a 
unit must--
    (1) Be approved by the Commandant in accordance with 46 CFR 161.002; 
and
    (2) Have a visual alarm and an audible alarm in the pilothouse or at 
a normally manned control station for the system.
    (b) Each fire detection system must be divided into zones to limit 
the area covered by any particular alarm signal.
    (c) Each visual alarm must--
    (1) Have a chart or diagram next to the alarm that shows the 
location of the zones in the system and that contains the instructions 
for operating, and testing the system;
    (2) When activated show the zone in the system where fire has been 
detected; and
    (3) Be in a noticeable location in the pilothouse or control 
station.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48266, 
July 22, 2016]



Sec.  108.407  Detectors for electric fire detection system.

    (a) Each detector in an electric fire detection system must be 
located where--
    (1) No portion of the overhead of a space protected is more than 3 
meters (10 feet) from a detector;

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    (2) Beams and girders extending below the ceiling of the space 
protected and any other obstructions do not detract from the 
effectiveness of the detector; and
    (3) Damage to the detector is unlikely to occur if it is not 
protected.
    (b) Each detector must be set to activate at not less than 57 [deg]C 
(135 [deg]F) and at not more than 73 [deg]C (165 [deg]F), except that if 
a space normally has a high ambient temperature each detector may be set 
to activate at not less than 80 [deg]C (175 [deg]F) and not more than 
107 [deg]C (225 [deg]F).



Sec.  108.409  Location and spacing of tubing in pneumatic fire 
detection system.

    (a) All tubing in a pneumatic fire detection system must be on the 
overhead or within 300 millimeters (12 inches) of the overhead on a 
bulkhead in a location where--
    (1) No portion of the overhead is more than 3.6 meters (12 feet) 
from the nearest point of tubing;
    (2) Beams or girders extending below the ceiling or other 
obstructions do not detract from the effectiveness of the tubing; and
    (3) Damage to the tubing, is unlikely to occur if it is not 
protected.
    (b) If tubing in a tubing circuit is installed in an enclosed space, 
at least 5% of the tubing in the circuit must be exposed in the space, 
except that at least 7.6 meters (25 feet) of tubing must always be 
exposed in the space.
    (c) A pneumatic fire detection system must be set to activate after 
approximately a 22 [deg]C. (40 [deg]F.) per minute increase in 
temperature at the center of the circuit in the system.



Sec.  108.411  Smoke detection system.

    Each smoke accumulator in a smoke detection system must be located 
on the overhead of the compartment protected by the system in a 
location--
    (a) Where no portion of the overhead of the compartment is more than 
12 meters (40 feet) from an accumulator;
    (b) That is no closer to the opening of a ventilator than 3 times 
the diameter or equivalent size of the opening.
    (c) Where damage to the accumulator is unlikely to occur if it is 
not protected.



Sec.  108.413  Fusible element fire detection system.

    (a) A fusible element fire detection system may be installed.
    (b) The arrangements for the system must be acceptable to the 
Commandant.

                            Fire Main System



Sec.  108.415  Fire pump: General.

    A fire main system must have at least two independently driven fire 
pumps that can each deliver water at a continuous pitot tube pressure of 
at least 3.5 kilograms per square centimeter (approximately 50 pounds 
per square inch) at least two fire hose nozzles that are connected to 
the highest two fire hydrants on the unit. Alternative designs that meet 
the pressure requirement of this paragraph will be considered for column 
stabilized and self elevating units.



Sec.  108.417  Fire pump components and associated equipment.

    (a) Each fire pump in a fire main system must have a relief valve on 
its discharge side that is set to relieve at 1.75 kilograms per square 
centimeter (approximately 25 pounds per square inch) in excess of the 
pump discharge pressure necessary to meet the pressure required in Sec.  
108.415 for the pump or 8.6 kilograms per square centimeters 
(approximately 125 pounds per square inch), whichever is greater. A 
relief valve may be omitted if the pump operating under shut off 
condition is not capable of developing the pressure described in Sec.  
108.415 plus 1.75 kilograms per square centimeter (25 pounds per square 
inch).
    (b) Each fire pump in a fire main system must have a pressure gauge 
on its discharge side.
    (c) Fire pumps may be used for other purposes. One of the required 
pumps must be kept available for use on the fire system at all times. If 
a fire pump is used in a system other than the fire main system, except 
for branch lines connected to the fire main for deck washing, each pipe 
connecting the other system must be connected to the pump discharge 
through a shut off valve at a manifold near the pump. If the fire pump 
exceeds the pressure in

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Sec.  108.417(a), the pipe leading from the discharge manifold to other 
portions of the fire main system must have a reducing station and a 
pressure gauge in addition to the pressure gauge required by paragraph 
(b) of this section.
    (d) If a fire pump has a reducing station, the relief valve required 
by paragraph (a) of this section for the pump and the additional 
pressure gauge required in paragraph (c) of this section must not be 
located on the discharge side of the reducing station.
    (e) An oil line must not be connected to a fire pump.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 
51208, Sept. 30, 1997]



Sec.  108.419  Fire main capacity.

    The diameter of the fire main must be sufficient for the effective 
distribution of the maximum required discharge from two fire pumps 
operating simultaneously.



Sec.  108.421  Location of fire pumps and associated equipment.

    Each fire pump required by Sec.  108.415, and the source of power, 
controls, sea connections for the fire pump, and booster pumps, if 
installed, must be installed in locations where, if a fire occurs in an 
enclosed space, all of the fire pumps on the unit are not made 
inoperative, except that if compliance with this requirement is 
impracticable, a gas type extinguishing system may be installed to 
protect at least one of the fire pumps, its source of power, and 
controls.



Sec.  108.423  Fire hydrants and associated equipment.

    (a) A fire main system must have enough fire hydrants so that each 
accessible space may be sprayed with at least two spray patterns of 
water.
    (b) In a main machinery space, except a shaft alley with no assigned 
space for stowage of combustibles, each spray pattern of water must be 
from one length of fire hose and each must be from a separate outlet. In 
all other spaces at least one spray pattern of water must be from one 
length of fire hose.
    (c) No outlet on a fire hydrant may point above the horizontal.
    (d) Each fire hydrant must have at least one spanner and at least 
one fire hose rack or reel.



Sec.  108.425  Fire hoses and associated equipment.

    (a) Each length of fire hose in a fire main system must be--
    (1) Of 1\1/2\ or 2\1/2\ inch nominal hose size diameter;
    (2) Of 50 foot nominal hose size length; and
    (3) Lined commercial fire hose that meets Standard 19 of the 
Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., (1971 edition) or Federal 
Specification ZZ-H-451f.
    (b) Fire station hydrant connections shall be brass, bronze, or 
other equivalent metal. Couplings shall either:
    (1) Use National Standard fire hose coupling threads for the 1\1/2\ 
inch (38 millimeter) and 2\1/2\ inch (64 millimeter) hose sizes, i.e., 9 
threads per inch for 1\1/2\ inch hose, and 7\1/2\ threads per inch for 
2\1/2\ inch hose; or
    (2) Be a uniform design for each hose diameter throughout the 
vessel.
    (c) Each nozzle for a firehose in a fire main system must be a 
combination solid stream and water spray firehose nozzle that is approve 
under subpart 162.027. Combination solid stream and water spray nozzles 
previously approved under subpart 162.027 of this chapter may be 
retained so long as they are maintained in good condition to the 
satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
    (d) A combination solid stream and water spray firehose nozzle 
previously approved under subpart 162.027 of this chapter, must have a 
low-velocity water spray applicator also previously approved under 
subpart 162.027 of this chapter when installed in--
    (1) Machinery spaces containing oil fired boilers, internal 
combustion machinery or oil fuel units; and
    (2) Helicopter decks.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 95-027, 61 FR 
26008, May 23, 1996; CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51208, Sept. 30, 1997]



Sec.  108.427  International shore connection.

    A fire main system on a unit in international service must have--
    (a) At least one international shore connection that meets ASTM F 
1121

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(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  105.01-3).
    (b) A cutoff valve and check valve for each connection; and
    (c) Facilities available enabling the connection to be used on 
either side of the unit.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 88-032, 56 FR 
35826, July 29, 1991; USCG-2000-7790, 65 FR 58462, Sept. 29, 2000]



Sec.  108.429  Fire main system protection.

    (a) Each pipe and fire hydrant in a fire main system must be 
installed to the extent practicable in locations that are not exposed to 
damage by materials that are moved on or onto the deck.
    (b) Each part of the fire main system located on an exposed deck 
must either be protected against freezing or be fitted with cutout 
valves and drain valves to shut off and drain the entire exposed system 
in freezing weather.

                      Automatic Sprinkling Systems



Sec.  108.430  General.

    Automatic sprinkler systems must comply with Chapter 25 of NFPA 13 
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  108.101).

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48266, July 22, 2016]

             Fixed Carbon Dioxide Fire Extinguishing Systems



Sec.  108.431  Carbon dioxide systems: General.

    (a) Sections 108.431 through 108.457 apply to high pressure carbon 
dioxide fire extinguishing systems.
    (b) Low pressure systems, that is, those in which the carbon dioxide 
is stored in liquid form at low temperature, must be approved by the 
Commandant.
    (c) Each carbon dioxide system cylinder must be fabricated, tested, 
and marked in accordance with Sec. Sec.  147.60 and 147.65 of this 
chapter.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 84-044, 53 FR 
7749, Mar. 10, 1988]



Sec.  108.433  Quantity of CO2: General.

    Each CO2 system must have enough gas to meet the quantity 
requirements of Sec.  108.439 for the space requiring the greatest 
amount of CO2.



Sec.  108.437  Pipe sizes and discharge rates for enclosed ventilation
systems for rotating electrical equipment.

    (a) The minimum pipe size for the initial charge must meet table 
108.441 and the discharge of the required amount of CO2 must 
be completed within 2 minutes.
    (b) The minimum pipe size for the delayed discharge must be at least 
1.25 centimeters (\1/2\ inch) standard pipe.
    (c) The pipe used for the initial discharge must not be used for the 
delayed discharge, except systems having a volume of less than 57 cubic 
meters (2,000 cubic feet).



Sec.  108.439  Quantity of CO2 for protection of spaces.

    (a) The number of pounds of CO2 required to protect a 
space must be equal to the gross volume of the space divided by the 
appropriate factor from Table 108.439.
    (b) If a machinery space includes a casing, the gross volume of the 
space may be calculated using the reductions allowed in 46 CFR 95.10-
5(e).
    (c) If fuel can drain from a space to an adjacent space or if two 
spaces are not entirely separate, the requirements for both spaces must 
be used to determine the amount of CO2 to be provided and the 
CO2 system must be arranged to discharge into both spaces 
simultaneously.

                    Table 108.439--CO2 Supply Factors
                  [Gross volume of space in cubic feet]
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                       Over                          Not over    Factor
------------------------------------------------------------------------
0.................................................        500         15
500...............................................      1,600         16
1,600.............................................      4,500         18
4,500.............................................     50,000         20
50,000............................................  .........         22
------------------------------------------------------------------------



Sec.  108.441  Piping and discharge rates for CO2 systems.

    (a) The size of branch lines to spaces protected by a CO2 
system must meet Table 108.441.
    (b) Distribution piping within a space must be proportioned from the 
supply line to give proper distribution to the outlets without 
throttling.

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    (c) The number, type, and location of discharge outlets must 
distribute the CO2 uniformly throughout the space.

                   Table 108.441--CO2 System Pipe Size
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                             Minimum pipe size (inches),
 CO2 supply in system, kilograms (pounds)       millimeters (inches)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
45 (100)..................................  12.7 (\1/2\).
104 (225).................................  19.05 (\3/4\).
136 (300).................................  25.4 (1).
272 (600).................................  31.75 (1\1/4\).
450 (1,000)...............................  38.10 (1\1/2\).
1,110 (2,450).............................  50.80 (2).
1,130 (2,500).............................  63.5 (2\1/2\).
2,023 (4,450).............................  76.2 (3).
3,229 (7,100).............................  88.9 (3\1/2\).
4,750 (10,000)............................  101.6 (4).
6,818 (15,000)............................  114.3 (4\1/2\).
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (d) The total area of all discharge outlets must be more than 35 
percent and less than 85 percent of the nominal cylinder outlet area or 
the area of the supply pipe, whichever is smaller. The nominal cylinder 
outlet area in square centimeters is determined by multiplying the 
factor 0.0313 by the number of kilograms of CO2 required. 
(The nominal cylinder outlet area in square inches is determined by 
multiplying the factor 0.0022 by the number of pounds of CO2 
required). The nominal cylinder outlet area must not be less than 71 
square millimeters (0.110 square inches).
    (e) A CO2 system must discharge at least 85 percent of 
the required amount within 2 minutes.



Sec.  108.443  Controls and valves.

    (a) At least one control for operating a CO2 system must 
be outside the space or spaces that the system protects and in a 
location that would be accessible if a fire occurred in any space that 
the system protects. Control valves must not be located in a protected 
space unless the CO2 cylinders are also in the protected 
space.
    (b) A CO2 system that protects more than one space must 
have a manifold with a stop valve, the normal position of which is 
closed, that directs the flow of CO2 to each protected space.
    (c) A CO2 system that protects only one space must have a 
stop valve installed between the cylinders and the discharge outlets in 
the system, except on a system that has a CO2 supply of 136 
kilograms (300 pounds) or less.
    (d) At least one of the control stations in a CO2 system 
that protects a machinery space must be as near as practicable to one of 
the main escapes from that space.
    (e) All distribution valves and controls must be of an approved 
type.
    (f) Each CO2 system that has a stop valve must have a 
remote control that operates only the stop valve and must have a 
separate remote control for releasing the required amount of 
CO2 into the space protected by the system.
    (g) Each CO2 system that does not have a stop valve must 
be operated by a remote control that releases the required amount of 
CO2 into the space protected by the system.
    (h) Remote controls to each space must be in an enclosure.
    (i) Each system must have a manual control at its cylinders for 
releasing CO2 from the cylinders, except that if the system 
has pilot cylinders, a manual control is not required for other than 
pilot cylinders.
    (j) If gas pressure is used to release CO2 from a system 
having more than 2 cylinders, the system must have at least 2 pilot 
cylinders to release the CO2 from the remaining cylinders.
    (k) If the entrance to a space containing the CO2 supply 
or controls of a CO2 system has a lock, the space must have a 
key to the lock in a break-glass type box that is next to and visible 
from the entrance.



Sec.  108.444  Lockout valves.

    (a) A lockout valve must be provided on any carbon dioxide 
extinguishing system protecting a space over 6,000 cubic feet in volume 
and installed or altered after July 9, 2013. ``Altered'' means modified 
or refurbished beyond the maintenance required by the manufacturer's 
design, installation, operation and maintenance manual.
    (b) The lockout valve must be a manually operated valve located in 
the discharge manifold prior to the stop valve or selector valves. When 
in the closed position, the lockout valve must provide complete 
isolation of the system from the protected space or spaces, making it 
impossible for carbon dioxide to discharge in the event of equipment 
failure during maintenance.

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    (c) The lockout valve design or locking mechanism must make it 
obvious whether the valve is open or closed.
    (d) A valve is considered a lockout valve if it has a hasp or other 
means of attachment to which, or through which, a lock can be affixed, 
or it has a locking mechanism built into it.
    (e) The master or person-in-charge must ensure that the valve is 
locked open at all times, except while maintenance is being performed on 
the extinguishing system, when the valve must be locked in the closed 
position.
    (f) Lockout valves added to existing systems must be approved by the 
Commandant as part of the installed system.

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33882, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  108.445  Alarm and means of escape.

    (a) Each CO2 system that has a supply of more than 136 
kilograms (300 pounds) of CO2, except a system that protects 
a tank, must have an alarm that sounds for at least 20 seconds before 
the CO2 is released into the space.
    (b) Each audible alarm for a CO2 system must have the 
CO2 supply for the system as its source of power and must be 
in a visible location in the spaces protected.



Sec.  108.446  Odorizing units.

    Each carbon dioxide extinguishing system installed or altered after 
July 9, 2013, must have an approved odorizing unit to produce the scent 
of wintergreen, the detection of which will serve as an indication that 
carbon dioxide gas is present in a protected area and any other area 
into which the carbon dioxide may migrate. ``Altered'' means modified or 
refurbished beyond the maintenance required by the manufacturer's 
design, installation, operation and maintenance manual.

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33882, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  108.447  Piping.

    (a) Each pipe, valve, and fitting in a CO2 system must 
have a bursting pressure of at least 420 kilograms per square centimeter 
(6,000 pounds per square inch).
    (b) All piping for a CO2 system of nominal size of 19.05 
millimeters (\3/4\ inch) inside diameter or less must be at least 
Schedule 40 (standard weight) and all piping of nominal size over 19.05 
millimeters (\3/4\ inch) inside diameter must be at least Schedule 80 
(extra heavy).
    (c) Each pipe, valve, and fitting made of ferrous materials in a 
CO2 system must be protected inside and outside from 
corrosion.
    (d) Each CO2 system must have a pressure relief valve set 
to relieve between 168 and 196 kilograms per square centimeter (2,400 
and 2,800 pounds per square inch) in the distribution manifold or other 
location that protects the piping when all branch line shut off valves 
are closed.
    (e) The end of each branch line in a CO2 system must 
extend at least 50 millimeters (2 inches) beyond the last discharge 
outlet and be closed with a cap or plug.
    (f) Piping, valves, and fittings in a CO2 system must be 
securely supported and protected from damage.
    (g) Each CO2 system must have drains and dirt traps 
located where dirt or moisture can accumulate in the system.
    (h) Discharge piping in a CO2 system may not be used for 
any other purpose except as part of a fire detection system.
    (i) Piping in a CO2 system that passes through 
accommodation spaces must not have drains or other openings within these 
spaces.



Sec.  108.449  Piping tests.

    (a) Each test prescribed in (b), (c), and (d) of this section must 
be performed upon completion of the piping installation.
    (b) When tested with CO2 or other inert gas under a 
pressure of 70 kilograms per square centimeter (1000 pounds per square 
inch), with no additional gas introduced into the system, the leakage in 
the piping from the cylinders to the stop valves in the manifold must 
not allow a pressure drop of more than 10.5 kilograms per square 
centimeter (150 pounds per square inch) per minute for a 2 minute 
period.
    (c) When tested with CO2 or other inert gas under a 
pressure of 42 kilograms per square centimeter (600 pounds per square 
inch), with no additional gas introduced into the system,

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the leakage in each branch line must not allow a pressure drop of more 
than 10.5 kilograms per square centimeter (150 pounds per square inch) 
per minute for a 2-minute period. The distribution piping must be capped 
within the protected space.
    (d) Small independent systems protecting emergency generator rooms, 
lamp lockers and similar small spaces need not meet the tests prescribed 
in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section if they are tested by blowing 
out the piping with air at a pressure of at least 7 kilograms per square 
centimeter (100 pounds per square inch).



Sec.  108.451  CO2 storage.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, each 
cylinder of a CO2 system must be outside each space protected 
by the system and in a location that would be accessible if a fire 
occurred in any space protected by the system.
    (b) A CO2 system that has a CO2 supply of 136 
kilograms (300 pounds) or less may have one or more cylinders in the 
space protected by the system if the space has a heat detection system 
to activate the system automatically in addition to the remote and 
manual controls required by this subpart.
    (c) Each space that contains cylinders of a CO2 system 
must be ventilated and designed to prevent an ambient temperature of 
more than 54 [deg]C. (130 [deg]F.)
    (d) Each cylinder in a CO2 system must be securely 
fastened, supported, protected from damage, in an accessible location, 
and capable of removal from that location.
    (e) Each unit must have a means for weighing cylinders of a 
CO2 system.
    (f) A cylinder in a CO2 system may not be mounted in a 
position that is inclined more than 30[deg] from a vertical position, 
except that a cylinder having flexible or bent siphon tubes may be 
mounted in a position that is inclined up to 80[deg] from the vertical. 
The bottom of each cylinder when mounted must be at least 5 centimeters 
(2 inches) from the deck.
    (g) If a cylinder does not have a check valve on its independent 
cylinder discharge, it must have a plug or cap to close the outlet when 
the cylinder is moved.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 84-044, 53 FR 
7749, Mar. 10, 1988]



Sec.  108.453  Discharge outlets.

    Each discharge outlet must be of an approved type.



Sec.  108.455  Enclosure openings.

    (a) Mechanical ventilation for spaces protected by a CO2 
system must be designed to shut down automatically when the system is 
activated.
    (b) Each space that is protected by a CO2 system and that 
has natural ventilation must have a means for closing that ventilation.
    (c) Each space protected by a CO2 system must have the 
following means for closing the openings to the space from outside the 
space:
    (1) Doors, shutters, or dampers for closing each opening in the 
lower portion of the space.
    (2) Doors, shutters, dampers or temporary means such as canvas or 
other material normally on board a unit may be used for closing each 
opening in the upper portion of the space.



Sec.  108.457  Pressure release.

    Each air tight or vapor tight space, such as a paint locker, that is 
protected by a CO2 system must have a means for releasing 
pressure that accumulates within the space if CO2 is 
discharged into the space.

                  Halogenated Gas Extinguishing Systems



Sec.  108.458  General.

    Halogenated gas extinguishing systems may be installed if approved 
by the Commandant.

                       Foam Extinguishing Systems



Sec.  108.459  Number and location of outlets.

    (a) A foam extinguishing system in a space must have enough outlets 
to spread a layer of foam of uniform thickness over the deck or bilge 
areas of the space.
    (b) A foam extinguishing system in a space that has a boiler on a 
flat that is

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open to or can drain into a lower portion of the space must have enough 
outlets to spread a layer of foam of uniform thickness over the--
    (1) Flat; and
    (2) Deck or bilge areas of the space.
    (c) A foam extinguishing system for a tank must have enough outlets 
to spread a layer of foam of uniform thickness over the surface of the 
liquid in the tank.



Sec.  108.461  Coamings.

    Each machinery flat in a space that has a foam extinguishing system 
must have coamings that are high enough to retain spilled oil and foam 
on the flat on all openings except deck drains.



Sec.  108.463  Foam rate: Protein.

    (a) If the outlets of a protein foam extinguishing system are in a 
space, the foam rate at each outlet must be at least 6.52 liters per 
minute for each square meter (.16 gallons per minute for each square 
foot) of area covered by the systems.
    (b) If the outlets of a protein foam extinguishing system are in a 
tank, the foam rate at each outlet must be at least 4.07 liters per 
minute for each square meter (.1 gallon per minute for each square foot) 
of liquid surface in the tank.



Sec.  108.467  Water supply.

    The water supply of a foam extinguishing system must not be the 
water supply of the fire main system on the unit unless when both 
systems are operated simultaneously--
    (a) The water supply rate to the foam production equipment meets the 
requirements of this section; and
    (b) Water supply rate to the fire hydrants required by Sec.  108.415 
of this subpart allows compliance with the pressure requirement in that 
section.



Sec.  108.469  Quantity of foam producing materials.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, each foam 
extinguishing system with outlets--
    (1) In a tank must have enough foam producing material to discharge 
foam for at least 5 minutes at each outlet; and
    (2) In a space must have enough foam producing material to discharge 
foam for at least 3 minutes at each outlet.
    (b) If a foam system has outlets in more than one tank or space, the 
system need have only enough foam producing material to cover the 
largest space that the system covers or, if the liquid surface of a tank 
covered by the system is larger, the tank with the largest liquid 
surface.



Sec.  108.471  Water pump.

    Each water pump in a foam extinguishing system must be outside each 
machinery space in which the system has outlets and must not receive 
power from any of those spaces.



Sec.  108.473  Foam system components.

    (a) Each foam agent, each tank for a foam agent, each discharge 
outlet, each control, and each valve for the operation of a foam 
extinguishing system must be approved by the Commandant.
    (b) Each foam agent tank and each control and valve for the 
operation of a foam extinguishing system with outlets in a space must be 
outside the space and must not be in a space that may become 
inaccessible if a fire occurs in the space.
    (c) Each control for a foam extinguishing system with outlets in a 
space must be near a main escape from the space.



Sec.  108.474  Aqueous film forming foam systems.

    Aqueous film forming foam systems may be installed if approved by 
the Commandant.



Sec.  108.475  Piping.

    (a) Each pipe, valve, and fitting in a foam extinguishing system 
must meet the applicable requirements in Subchapter F of this chapter.
    (b) Each pipe, valve, and fitting made of ferrous material must be 
protected inside and outside from corrosion.
    (c) Each pipe, valve, and fitting must have support and protection 
from damage.
    (d) Each foam extinguishing system must have enough--
    (1) Dirt traps to prevent the accumulation of dirt in its pipes; and

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    (2) Drains to remove liquid from the system.
    (e) Piping in a foam extinguishing system must be used only for 
discharging foam.



Sec.  108.477  Fire hydrants.

    (a) If a fixed foam extinguishing system has outlets in a main 
machinery space, at least 2 fire hydrants, in addition to the fire 
hydrants required by Sec.  108.423 of this subpart, must be installed 
outside the entrances to the space with each at a separate entrance.
    (b) Each hydrant must have enough hose to spray any part of the 
space.
    (c) Each hydrant must have a combination nozzle and applicator.

                Fire Protection for Helicopter Facilities



Sec.  108.486  Helicopter decks.

    At least two of the accesses to the helicopter landing deck must 
each have a fire hydrant on the unit's fire main system located next to 
them.



Sec.  108.487  Helicopter deck fueling operations.

    (a) Each helicopter landing deck on which fueling operations are 
conducted must have a fire protection system that discharges protein 
foam or aqueous film forming foam.
    (b) a system that only discharges foam must--
    (1) Have enough foam agent to discharge foam continuously for at 
least 5 minutes at maximum discharge rate;
    (2) Have at least the amount of foam agent needed to cover an area 
equivalent to the swept rotor area of the largest helicopter for which 
the deck is designed with foam at--
    (i) If protein foam is used, 6.52 liters per minute for each square 
meter (.16 gallons per minute for each square foot) of area covered for 
five minutes;
    (ii) If aqueous film forming foam is used, 4.07 liters per minute 
for each square meter (.1 gallons per minute for each square foot) of 
area covered for five minutes; and
    (3) Be capable of discharging from each hose at 7 kilograms per 
square centimeter (100 pounds per square inch) pressure--
    (i) A single foam stream at a rate of at least 340 liters (90 
gallons) per minute; and
    (ii) A foam spray at a rate of at least 190 liters (50 gallons) per 
minute.
    (c) Each system must have operating controls at each of its hose 
locations, be protected from icing and freezing, and be capable of 
operation within 10 seconds after activation of its controls.
    (d) Each system must have at least one hose at each of the two 
access routes required by Sec.  108.235(f) of this part. Each hose must 
be reel mounted and long enough to cover any point on the helicopter 
deck. Each hose that discharges foam must have a nozzle that has foam 
stream, foam spray, and off positions.



Sec.  108.489  Helicopter fueling facilities.

    (a) Each helicopter fueling facility must have a fire protection 
system that discharges one of the following agents in the amounts 
prescribed for the agents over the area of the fuel containment systems 
around marine portable tanks, fuel transfer pumps and fuel hose reels:
    (1) Protein foam at the rate of 6.52 liters per minute for each 
square meter (.16 gallons per minute for each square foot) of area 
covered for five minutes.
    (2) Aqueous film forming foam at the rate of 4.07 liters per minute 
for each square meter (.1 gallon per minute for each square foot) of 
area covered for five minutes.
    (3) 22.5 kilograms (50 pounds) of dry chemical (B-V semi-portable) 
for each fueling facility of up to 27.87 square meters (300 square 
feet).
    (b) If the fire protection system required by Sec.  108.487 of this 
subpart is arranged so that it covers both a helicopter fueling facility 
and a landing deck, the system must have the quantity of agents required 
by this section in addition to the quantity required by Sec.  108.487.

        Hand Portable and Semiportable Fire Extinguishing Systems



Sec.  108.491  General.

    (a) Each portable and semi-portable fire extinguisher on a unit must 
be approved under subpart 162.028 or 162.039 of this chapter.

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    (b) Vessels contracted for prior to August 22, 2016 must meet the 
following requirements:
    (1) Previously installed extinguishers with extinguishing capacities 
smaller than what is required in Table 108.495 of this subpart need not 
be replaced and may be continued in service so long as they are 
maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection.
    (2) All new equipment and installations must meet the applicable 
requirements in this subpart for new vessels.

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48266, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  108.493  Location.

    (a) Each unit must have the hand portable and semiportable fire 
extinguishers prescribed in Table 108.495(a) of this subpart and 
installed in the locations prescribed in the table.
    (b) Each portable and semi-portable fire extinguisher must be 
visible and readily accessible.
    (c) The location, size, and number of each portable and semiportable 
fire extinguisher on a unit must be acceptable to the appropriate OCMI. 
The OCMI may require extinguishers in addition to those prescribed in 
Table 108.495(a) if he considers them necessary for fire protection on 
the unit.
    (d) Each hand portable and semiportable fire extinguisher that has a 
nameplate which states that it is to be protected from freezing, must be 
located where freezing temperatures do not occur.



Sec.  108.495  Locations and number of fire extinguishers required.

    Table 108.495 of this section indicates the minimum required number 
and type of fire extinguishers for each space listed. Extinguishers with 
larger numerical ratings or multiple letter designations may be used if 
the extinguishers meet the requirements of the table.

         Table 108.495--Carriage of Portable Fire Extinguishers
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                Minimum required        Quantity and
            Space                    rating               location
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              Safety Areas
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Wheelhouse and control room.  20-B:C..............  2 in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.
Stairway and elevator         ....................  None required.
 enclosure.
Corridors...................  2-A.................  1 in each corridor
                                                     not more than 150
                                                     ft (45 m) apart.
                                                     (May be located in
                                                     stairways.)
Lifeboat embarkation and      ....................  None required.
 lowering stations.
Radio room..................  10-B:C..............  2 in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             Accommodations
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Staterooms, toilet spaces,    ....................  None required.
 public spaces, offices,
 lockers, small storerooms,
 pantries, open decks, and
 similar spaces.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                             Service Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Galleys.....................  40-B:C..............  1 for each 2,500 sq
                                                     ft (232.2 sq m) or
                                                     fraction thereof
                                                     suitable for the
                                                     hazards involved.
Paint and lamp rooms........  40:B................  1 outside each room
                                                     in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.
Storerooms..................  2-A.................  1 for each 2,500 sq
                                                     ft (232.2 sq m) or
                                                     fraction thereof
                                                     located in the
                                                     vicinity of the
                                                     exits, either
                                                     inside or outside
                                                     the spaces.
Workshop and similar spaces.  20B:C...............  1 outside each space
                                                     in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Machinery Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oil-fired boilers: Spaces     40-B................  2 required in each
 containing oil-fired                                space.
 boilers, either main or
 auxiliary, or their fuel
 oil units.
                              160-B...............  1 required in each
                                                     space. See note 1.
Internal combustion or gas    40-B................  1 for each 1,000
 turbine propelling                                  brake horsepower
 machinery spaces.                                   but not less than 2
                                                     and not more than 6
                                                     in each space.
                              120-B...............  1 required in each
                                                     space. See note 1.
Motors or generators of       40-B:C..............  1 for each motor or
 electric propelling                                 generator.
 machinery that do not have
 an enclosed ventilating
 system.

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Motors and generators of      ....................  None required.
 electric propelling
 machinery that have
 enclosed ventilating
 systems.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Auxiliary Spaces
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Internal combustion engines   40-B................  Outside the space
 or gas turbine.                                     containing engines
                                                     or turbines in the
                                                     vicinity of the
                                                     exit.
Electric emergency motors or  40-B:C..............  1 outside the space
 generators.                                         containing motors
                                                     or generators in
                                                     the vicinity of the
                                                     exit.
Steam driven auxiliary        ....................  None required.
 machinery.
Trunks to machinery spaces..  ....................  None required.
Fuel tanks..................  ....................  None required.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                           Miscellaneous Areas
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Helicopter landing decks....  160-B...............  1 at each access
                                                     route.
Helicopter fueling            160-B...............  1 at each fuel
 facilities.                                         transfer facility.
                                                     See note 2.
Drill floor.................  40-B:C..............  2 required.
Cranes with internal          40-B:C..............  1 required.
 combustion engines.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                               Spare Units
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                              2-A.................  10 percent of the
                                                     total required
                                                     rounded up.
                              40-B:C..............  10 percent of the
                                                     total required
                                                     rounded up.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Not required where a fixed gas extinguishing system is installed.
\2\ Not required where a fixed foam system is installed in accordance
  with Sec.   108.489 of this subpart.


[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48266, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  108.496  Semi-portable fire extinguishers.

    (a) The frame or support of each semi-portable fire extinguisher 
required by Table 108.495(a), except a wheeled semi-portable 
extinguisher provided for a helicopter landing deck, must be welded or 
otherwise permanently attached to a bulkhead or deck.
    (b) If the following semi-portable fire extinguishers have wheels, 
they must be securely stowed when not in use to prevent them from 
rolling out of control under heavy sea conditions:
    (1) Each extinguisher required for a helicopter landing deck.
    (2) Each extinguisher that is not required by Table 108.495(a).
    (c) Semi-portable extinguishers must be fitted with suitable hoses 
and nozzles, or other practicable means, so that all areas of the space 
can be protected.

[CGD 77-039, 44 FR 34133, June 14, 1979, as amended by USCG-2012-0196, 
81 FR 48267, July 22, 2016]

                  Miscellaneous Firefighting Equipment



Sec.  108.497  Fireman's outfits.

    Each unit must have at least 2 fireman's outfits. Each fireman's 
outfit on a unit must consist of--
    (a) A pressure-demand, open-circuit, self-contained breathing 
apparatus, approved by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) 
and by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) 
and having at a minimum a 30-minute air supply, a full facepiece, and a 
spare charge; but a self-contained compressed-air breathing apparatus 
previously approved by MSHA and NIOSH under part 160, subpart 160.011, 
of this chapter may continue in use as required equipment if it was part 
of the vessel's equipment on November 23, 1992, and as long as it is 
maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection;
    (b) A Type II or Type III flashlight constructed and marked in 
accordance with ASTM F 1014 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  
108.101).
    (c) An oxygen and explosive meter with the Underwriter's 
Laboratories, Inc. label or the Factory Mutual label;
    (d) A lifeline that--

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    (1) Is attached to a belt or a suitable harness;
    (2) Is made of bronze wire rope, inherently corrosion resistant 
steel wire rope, or galvanized or tinned steel wire rope;
    (3) Is made up of enough 15.2 meters (50 foot) or greater lengths of 
wire rope to permit use of the outfit in any location on the unit;
    (4) Has each end fitted with a hook with a 16 millimeters (\5/8\ 
inch) throat opening for the keeper; and
    (5) Has a minimum breaking strength of 680 kilograms (1,500 pounds).
    (e) Boots and gloves that are made of rubber or other electrically 
non-conductive material;
    (f) A helmet that meets the requirements in ANSI standard Z-89.1-
1969; and
    (g) Clothing that protects the skin from scalding steam and the heat 
of fire and that has a water resistant outer surface.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 82-042, 53 FR 
17705, May 18, 1988; CGD 86-036, 57 FR 48326, Oct. 23, 1992; USCG-1999-
5151, 64 FR 67182, Dec. 1, 1999]



Sec.  108.499  Fire axes.

    Each unit must have at least two fire axes.



                     Subpart E_Lifesaving Equipment

    Source: CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25291, May 20, 1996, unless otherwise 
noted.



Sec.  108.500  General.

    (a) Each unit, other than a drillship, must meet the requirements in 
this subpart.
    (b) Each drillship must meet the lifesaving system requirements in 
subchapter W of this chapter for a tank vessel certificated to carry 
cargoes that have a flash point less than 60 [deg]C as determined under 
ASTM D 93 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  108.101).
    (c) The OCMI may require a unit to carry specialized or additional 
lifesaving equipment other than as required by this part, if the OCMI 
determines the conditions of the unit's service present uniquely 
hazardous circumstances which are not adequately addressed by existing 
requirements.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25291, May 20, 1996, as amended at 63 FR 52814, Oct. 
1, 1998; USCG-1999-5151, 64 FR 67182, Dec. 1, 1999]



Sec.  108.503  Relationship to international standards.

    For the purposes of this part, any unit carrying a valid IMO MODU 
Safety Certificate, including a listing of lifesaving equipment as 
required by the 1989 IMO MODU Code, is considered to have met the 
requirements of this subpart if, in addition to the requirements of the 
1989 IMO MODU Code, it meets the following requirements:
    (a) Each new lifeboat and launching appliance may be of aluminum 
construction only if its stowage location is protected with a water 
spray system in accordance with Sec.  108.550(d) of this chapter.
    (b) Each lifejacket, immersion suit, and emergency position 
indicating radiobeacon (EPIRB) must be marked with the unit's name in 
accordance with Sec. Sec.  108.649 and 108.650.
    (c) Inflatable lifejackets, if carried, must be of the same or 
similar design as required by Sec.  108.580(b).
    (d) Containers for lifejackets, immersions suits, and anti-exposure 
suits must be marked as specified in Sec.  108.649(g).
    (e) Each liferaft must be arranged to permit it to drop into the 
water from the deck on which it is stowed as required in Sec.  
108.530(c)(3).
    (f) Survival craft must be arranged to allow safe disembarkation 
onto the unit after a drill in accordance with Sec.  108.540(f).
    (g) The requirements for guarding of falls in Sec. Sec.  108.553 (d) 
and (f) must be met.
    (h) The winch drum requirements described in Sec.  108.553(e) must 
be met for all survival craft winches, not just multiple drum winches.
    (i) The maximum lowering speed requirements from Sec. Sec.  108.553 
(h) and (i) must be met.
    (j) An auxiliary line must be kept with each line-throwing appliance 
in accordance with Sec.  108.597(c)(2).

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    (k) Immersion suits are required on all units, except those 
operating between the 32 degrees north and 32 degrees south latitude in 
accordance with Sec.  108.580(c).
    (l) All abandonment drills conducted on units carrying immersion 
suits must include immersion suits.



Sec.  108.510  Application.

    (a) For the purposes of this subpart--
    (1) Similar stage of construction means the stage at which--
    (i) Construction identifiable with a specific unit begins; and
    (ii) Assembly of that unit comprising at least 50 metric tons (55.1 
U.S. tons) or 1 percent of the estimated mass of all structural 
material, whichever is less, has been achieved.
    (2) Unit constructed means a unit, the keel of which is laid or 
which is at a similar stage of construction.
    (b) Subject to Sec.  108.515, each unit constructed before October 
1, 1996, must meet the requirements of this subpart, except for the 
number, type, and arrangement of lifeboats (including survival 
capsules), lifeboat davits, winches, inflatable liferafts, liferaft 
launching equipment, and rescue boats.
    (c)(1) If a District Commander determines that the overall safety of 
the persons on board a unit will not be significantly reduced, the 
District Commander may grant an exemption from compliance with a 
provision of this part to a specific unit for a specified geographic 
area within the boundaries of the Coast Guard District. This exemption 
may be limited to certain periods of the year.
    (2) Requests for exemption under this paragraph must be in writing 
to the OCMI for transmission to the District Commander in the area in 
which the unit is in service or will be in service.
    (3) If the exemption is granted by the District Commander, the OCMI 
will endorse the unit's Certificate of Inspection with a statement 
describing the exemption.



Sec.  108.515  Requirements for units built before October 1, 1996.

    (a) Units which were constructed prior to October 1, 1996, must--
    (1) By October 1, 1997, have either--
    (i) Lifeboats and liferafts that meet Sec.  108.525; or
    (ii) Totally enclosed fire-protected lifeboats of sufficient 
capacity to accommodate 100 percent of the persons permitted on board, 
plus additional totally enclosed lifeboats or davit-launched liferafts 
of sufficient capacity to accommodate 100 percent of the persons 
permitted on board the unit. The following exceptions apply:
    (A) An open lifeboat may be used instead of davit-launched liferafts 
as long as it is in good working order. An open lifeboat requiring 
extensive repairs must be replaced with either a totally enclosed fire-
protected lifeboat, or davit-launched liferafts.
    (B) A submersible unit constructed before January 3, 1979, may 
continue to use the lifesaving arrangements described on the units 
Certificate of Inspection in effect on October 1, 1996.
    (2) By October 1, 1997, fit retro-reflective material on all 
floating appliances, lifejackets, and immersion suits.
    (3) Except for the requirements in paragraphs (a)(1) and (a)(2) of 
this section, units may retain the arrangement of lifesaving appliances 
previously required and approved for the unit, as long as the 
arrangement or appliance is maintained in good condition to the 
satisfaction of the OCMI.
    (b) When any lifesaving appliance or arrangement on a unit subject 
to this part is replaced, or when the unit undergoes repairs, 
alterations or modifications of a major character involving replacement 
of, or any addition to, the existing lifesaving appliances or 
arrangements, each new lifesaving appliance and arrangement must meet 
the requirements of this part, unless the OCMI determines that the unit 
cannot accommodate the new appliance or arrangement, except that--
    (1) A survival craft is not required to meet the requirements of 
this part if it is replaced without replacing its davit and winch; and
    (2) A davit and its winch are not required to meet the requirements 
of this part if one or both are replaced without replacing the survival 
craft.

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Sec.  108.520  Type of survival craft.

    (a) Each lifeboat must be a fire-protected lifeboat approved under 
approval series 160.035. A lifeboat of aluminum construction in the hull 
or canopy must be protected in its stowage position by a water spray 
system meeting the requirements of part 34, subpart 34.25 of this 
chapter.
    (b) Each inflatable liferaft must be approved under approval series 
160.151. Each rigid liferaft must be approved under approval series 
160.118. Each liferaft must have a capacity of six persons or more.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25291, May 20, 1996, as amended by USCG-2006-25697, 
71 FR 55746, Sept. 25, 2006]



Sec.  108.525  Survival craft number and arrangement.

    (a) Each unit must carry the following:
    (1) Lifeboats installed in at least two widely separated locations 
on different sides or ends of the unit. The arrangement of the lifeboats 
must provide sufficient capacity to accommodate the total number of 
persons permitted on board if--
    (i) All the lifeboats in any one location are lost or rendered 
unusable; or
    (ii) All the lifeboats on any one side or end of the unit are lost 
or rendered unusable.
    (2) Liferafts arranged for float-free launching and having an 
aggregate capacity that will accommodate the total number of persons 
permitted on board.
    (b) In the case of a self-elevating unit where, due to its size or 
configuration, lifeboats can not be located in the widely separated 
locations required under paragraph (a)(1) of this section, the OCMI may 
accept the following number and arrangement of survival craft:
    (1) Lifeboats with an aggregate capacity to accommodate the total 
number of persons permitted on board.
    (2) Liferafts served by launching appliances or marine evacuation 
systems of an aggregate capacity to accommodate the total number of 
persons permitted on board. These liferafts may be the float-free 
liferafts under paragraph (a)(2) of this section, or liferafts in 
addition to the float-free liferafts.



Sec.  108.530  Stowage of survival craft.

    (a) General. Each survival craft required to be served by a 
launching appliance or marine evacuation system must be stowed as 
follows:
    (1) Each survival craft must be stowed as close to the accommodation 
and service spaces as possible.
    (2) Each survival craft must be stowed in a way that neither the 
survival craft nor its stowage arrangements will interfere with the 
embarkation and operation of any other survival craft or rescue boat at 
any other launching station.
    (3) Each survival craft must be stowed as near the water surface as 
is safe and practicable.
    (4) Each survival craft must be stowed where the survival craft, in 
the embarkation position, is above the waterline with the unit--
    (i) In the fully loaded condition; and
    (ii) Listed up to 20 degrees either way, or to the angle where the 
unit's weatherdeck edge becomes submerged, whichever is less.
    (5) Each survival craft must be sufficiently ready for use so that 
two crew members can complete preparations for embarkation and launching 
in less than 5 minutes.
    (6) Each survival craft must be fully equipped as required under 
this subpart.
    (7) Each survival craft must be in a secure and sheltered position 
and protected from damage by fire and explosion, as far as practicable.
    (8) Each survival craft must not require lifting from its stowed 
position in order to launch, except that a davit-launched liferaft may 
be lifted by a manually powered winch from its stowed position to its 
embarkation position.
    (b) Additional lifeboat-specific stowage requirements. In addition 
to meeting the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section, each 
lifeboat must be stowed as follows:
    (1) The unit must be arranged so each lifeboat, in its stowed 
position, is protected from damage by heavy seas.
    (2) Each lifeboat must be stowed attached to its launching 
appliance.

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    (3) Each lifeboat must be provided a means for recharging the 
lifeboat batteries from the unit's power supply at a supply voltage not 
exceeding 50 volts.
    (c) Additional liferaft-specific stowage requirements. In addition 
to meeting the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section, each 
liferaft must be stowed as follows:
    (1) Each liferaft must be stowed to permit manual release from its 
securing arrangements.
    (2) Each liferaft must be stowed at a height above the waterline in 
the lightest seagoing condition, not greater than the maximum stowage 
height indicated on the liferaft. Each liferaft without an indicated 
maximum stowage height must be stowed not more than 18 meters (59 feet) 
above the waterline in the unit's lightest seagoing condition.
    (3) Each liferaft must be arranged to permit it to drop into the 
water from the deck on which it is stowed. A liferaft stowage 
arrangement meets this requirement if it--
    (i) Is outboard of the rail or bulwark;
    (ii) Is on stanchions or on a platform adjacent to the rail or 
bulwark; or
    (iii) Has a gate or other suitable opening to allow the liferaft to 
be pushed directly overboard.
    (4) Each davit-launched liferaft must be stowed within reach of its 
lifting hook, unless some means of transfer is provided that is not 
rendered inoperable--
    (i) Within the list limits specified in paragraph (a)(4)(ii) of this 
section;
    (ii) By unit motion; or
    (iii) By power failure.
    (5) Each rigid container for an inflatable liferaft to be launched 
by a launching appliance must be secured in a way that the container or 
parts of it are prevented from falling into the water during and after 
inflation and launching of the contained liferaft.
    (6) Each liferaft must have a painter system providing a connection 
between the unit and the liferaft.
    (7) Each liferaft or group of liferafts must be arranged for float-
free launching. The arrangement must ensure that the liferaft or 
liferafts when released and inflated, are not dragged under by the 
sinking unit. A hydrostatic release unit used in a float-free 
arrangement must be approved under approval series 160.162.



Sec.  108.540  Survival craft muster and embarkation arrangements.

    (a) Each muster station must have sufficient space to accommodate 
all persons assigned to muster at that station. One or more muster 
stations must be close to each embarkation station.
    (b) Each muster station and embarkation station must be readily 
accessible from accommodation and work areas.
    (c) Each lifeboat must be arranged to be boarded and launched 
directly from the stowed position.
    (d) Each lifeboat must be arranged to be boarded by its full 
complement of persons within 3 minutes from the time the instruction to 
board is given.
    (e) Each davit-launched and free-fall survival craft muster station 
and embarkation station for a survival craft which is boarded before it 
is launched must be arranged to enable stretcher cases to be placed in 
the survival craft.
    (f) Means must be provided for bringing each davit-launched survival 
craft against the side of the unit and holding it alongside to allow 
persons to be--
    (1) Safely embarked in the case of a survival craft intended to be 
boarded over the edge of the deck; and
    (2) Safely disembarked after a drill in the case of a survival craft 
not intended to be moved to the stowed position with a full complement 
of persons on board.
    (g) Each davit-launched liferaft launching arrangement must have a 
means to hold the liferaft in the embarkation position that--
    (1) Will hold the liferaft securely in high winds;
    (2) Can be rapidly engaged in the proper position for boarding; and
    (3) Can be rapidly released for launching by one person from within 
the loaded liferaft.
    (h) Each launching station or each two adjacent launching stations 
must have an embarkation ladder as follows:
    (1) Each embarkation ladder must be approved under approval series 
160.117 or be a rope ladder approved under approval series 160.017, and 
must be installed in a way that--

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    (i) Each embarkation ladder must extend in a single length, from the 
deck to the waterline in the lightest seagoing condition with the unit 
listed not less than up to 15 degrees either way; or
    (ii) Each embarkation ladder may be replaced by a device approved to 
provide safe and rapid access to survival craft in the water, if the 
OCMI permits the device, provided that there is at least one embarkation 
ladder on each side of the unit.
    (2) An embarkation ladder is not required if--
    (i) The distance from the embarkation deck to the unit's lightest 
operating waterline is less than 3 meters (10 feet); and
    (ii) The unit is not in international service.
    (3) If the embarkation ladders cannot be supported against a 
vertical flat surface, the unit must instead be provided with at least 
two widely-separated fixed metal ladders or stairways extending from the 
deck to the surface of the water and meet the following:
    (i) Each inclined fixed ladder must meet the requirements under 
Sec.  108.159.
    (ii) Each vertical fixed ladder must meet the requirements under 
Sec.  108.160 for fixed ladders, except that the vertical bars in cages 
must be open at least 500 millimeters (20 inches) on one side throughout 
the length of the ladder, and cages are not required in the area subject 
to wave action or on ladders inside the legs of a self-elevating unit.
    (iii) If a fixed ladder cannot be installed, the OCMI may accept an 
alternate means of embarkation with sufficient capacity for all persons 
permitted on board to safely descend to the waterline.
    (4) Alternate means of embarkation under paragraphs (h)(1)(ii) and 
(h)(3) of this section, such as portable slides, safety booms, moveable 
ladders, elevators, and controlled descent devices, must be acceptable 
to the OCMI. An alternate means of embarkation must have sufficient 
capacity to permit persons to safely descend to the waterline at a rate 
comparable to the device which the alternate means of embarkation 
replaces.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25291, May 20, 1996, as amended at 63 FR 52814, Oct. 
1, 1998]



Sec.  108.545  Marine evacuation system launching arrangements.

    (a) Arrangements. Each marine evacuation system must have the 
following arrangements:
    (1) Each marine evacuation system must be capable of being deployed 
by one person.
    (2) Each marine evacuation system must enable the total number of 
persons for which it is designed, to be transferred from the unit into 
the inflated liferafts within a period of 10 minutes from the time the 
signal to abandon the unit is given.
    (3) Each marine evacuation system must be arranged so that liferafts 
may be securely attached to the platform and released from the platform 
by a person either in the liferaft or on the platform.
    (4) Each marine evacuation system must be capable of being deployed 
from the unit under unfavorable conditions of list of up to 20 degrees.
    (5) If the marine evacuation system has an inclined slide, the angle 
of the slide from horizontal must be within a range of 30 to 35 degrees 
when the unit is upright and in the lightest seagoing condition.
    (6) Each marine evacuation system platform must be capable of being 
restrained by a bowsing line or other positioning system that is 
designed to deploy automatically, and if necessary, be capable of being 
adjusted to the position required for evacuation.
    (b) Stowage. Each marine evacuation system must be stowed as 
follows:
    (1) There must not be any openings between the marine evacuation 
system's embarkation station and the unit's side at the unit's waterline 
in the lightest seagoing condition.
    (2) The marine evacuation system must be protected from any 
projections of the unit's structure or equipment.
    (3) The marine evacuation system's passage and platform, when 
deployed, its stowage container, and its operational arrangement must 
not interfere with the operation of any other

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lifesaving appliance at any other launching station.
    (4) Where appropriate, the marine evacuation system's stowage area 
must be protected from damage by heavy seas.
    (c) Stowage of associated liferafts. Inflatable liferafts used in 
conjunction with the marine evacuation system must be stowed as follows:
    (1) Each inflatable liferaft used in conjunction with the marine 
evacuation system must be close to the system container, but capable of 
dropping clear of the deployed chute and boarding platform.
    (2) Each inflatable liferaft used in conjunction with the marine 
evacuation system must be capable of individual release from its stowage 
rack.
    (3) Each inflatable liferaft used in conjunction with the marine 
evacuation system must be stowed in accordance with Sec.  108.530.
    (4) Each inflatable liferaft used in conjunction with the marine 
evacuation system must be provided with pre-connected or easily 
connected retrieving lines to the platform.



Sec.  108.550  Survival craft launching and recovery arrangements: General.

    (a)(1) Each launching appliance must be a davit approved under 46 
CFR part 160, subpart 160.132 for use with the intended craft, with a 
winch approved under 46 CFR part 160, subpart 160.115 for use with the 
intended craft.
    (2) Each launching appliance for a davit-launched liferaft must 
include an automatic disengaging apparatus approved under 46 CFR part 
160, subpart 160.170 and be either--
    (i) A launching appliance described in paragraph (a)(1) of this 
section; or
    (ii) A launching appliance approved on or before November 10, 2011 
under approval series 160.163.
    (b) All lifeboats required for abandonment by the total number of 
persons permitted on board must be capable of being launched with their 
full complement of persons and equipment within 10 minutes from the time 
the signal to abandon the unit is given.
    (c) Each survival craft must be arranged to clear each leg, column, 
footing, brace, mat, and each similar structure below the hull of a 
self-elevating unit and clear the upper hull, the columns, and the 
pontoons of a column stabilized unit, with the unit in an intact 
condition.
    (1) The survival craft must be arranged to be launched down the 
straight side of the unit or be mounted on a structure intended to 
provide clearance from lower structures of the unit.
    (2) The OCMI may allow a reduction in the total number of survival 
craft meeting this requirement when the unit is in the transit mode and 
the number of personnel on board is reduced. In such cases, sufficient 
survival craft must be available for use by the total number of 
personnel remaining on board.
    (d) Each lifeboat of aluminum construction in the hull or canopy, 
and each aluminum launching appliance must be protected in its stowage 
position by a water spray system meeting the requirements of part 34, 
subpart 34.25 of this chapter.
    (e) With the exception of the secondary means of launching for free-
fall lifeboats, each launching appliance together with all its lowering 
and recovery gear must be arranged in a way that the fully equipped 
survival craft it serves can be safely lowered when loaded with its full 
complement of persons, and also without persons, against--
    (1) A list of up to 20 degrees on the high side; and
    (2) A list of up to 20 degrees or the degree of list where the 
survival craft becomes waterborne, whichever, is the greater, on the low 
side.
    (f) When the unit is under any unfavorable condition such as maximum 
airgap, lightest transit or operational condition, or any damaged 
condition under part 174, subpart C of this chapter,--
    (1) Notwithstanding the requirements under Sec.  108.550(e), 
survival craft launching appliances and marine evacuation systems must 
be capable of operation;
    (2) Falls, where used, must be long enough for survival craft to 
reach the water; and
    (3) Lifeboats with an aggregate capacity that will accommodate the 
total number of persons permitted on board must be capable of being 
launched safely, and clear of any obstruction. The

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location and orientation of each lifeboat must be such that the lifeboat 
is either headed away from the unit upon launching, or can be turned to 
a heading away from the unit immediately upon launching.
    (g) A launching appliance must not depend on any means other than 
gravity or stored mechanical power independent of the unit's power 
supplies to launch the survival craft it serves, in the fully loaded and 
equipped conditions, and also in the light condition.
    (h) Each launching appliance's structural attachment to the vessel 
must be designed, based on the ultimate strength of the construction 
material, to be at least 4.5 times the load imparted on the attachment 
by the launching appliance and its fully loaded survival craft under the 
most adverse combination of list and trim under paragraph (b) of this 
section.
    (i) Each launching appliance must be arranged so that--
    (1) All parts requiring regular maintenance by the crew are readily 
accessible and easily maintained;
    (2) The launching appliance remains effective under conditions of 
icing;
    (3) The same type of release mechanism is used for each similar 
survival craft carried on board the unit; and
    (4) The preparation and handling of survival craft at any one 
launching station does not interfere with the prompt preparation and 
handling of any other survival craft at any other station.
    (j) Each launching mechanism must be arranged so it may be actuated 
by one person from a position on the unit's deck, and also from a 
position within the survival craft. Each launching and recovery 
arrangement must allow the operator on the deck to observe the survival 
craft at all times during launching.
    (k) Means must be provided outside the machinery space to prevent 
any discharge of water onto survival craft during abandonment.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25291, May 20, 1996, as amended by USCG-2010-0048, 76 
FR 62973, Oct. 11, 2011]



Sec.  108.553  Survival craft launching and recovery arrangements using
falls and a winch.

    Survival craft launching and recovery arrangements, in addition to 
meeting the requirements in Sec.  108.550, must meet the following 
requirements:
    (a) Each fall wire must be of rotation-resistant and corrosion-
resistant steel wire rope.
    (b) The breaking strength of each fall wire and each attachment used 
on the fall must be at least six times the load imparted on the fall by 
the fully-loaded survival craft.
    (c) Each fall must be long enough for the survival craft to reach 
the water with the unit in its lightest seagoing condition, under 
unfavorable conditions of trim and with the unit listed not less than 20 
degrees either way.
    (d) Each unguarded fall must not pass near any operating position of 
the winch, such as hand cranks, payout wheels, and brake levers.
    (e) Each winch drum must be arranged so the fall wire winds onto the 
drum in a level wrap, and a multiple drum winch must be arranged so that 
the falls wind off at the same rate when lowering, and onto the drums at 
the same rate when hoisting.
    (f) Each fall, where exposed to damage or fouling, must have guards 
or equivalent protection. Each fall that leads along a deck must be 
covered with a guard that is not more than 300 millimeters (1 foot) 
above the deck.
    (g) The lowering speed for a fully loaded survival craft must be not 
less than that obtained from the following formula:
    (1) S = 0.4 + (0.02 H), where S is the speed of lowering in meters 
per second, and H is the height in meters from the davit head to the 
waterline at the lightest seagoing condition, with H not greater than 
30, regardless of the lowering height.
    (2) S = 79 + (1.2 H), where S is the speed of lowering in feet per 
minute, and H is the height in feet, with H not greater than 99.
    (h) The lowering speed for a survival craft loaded with all of its 
equipment must be not less than 70 percent of the speed required under 
paragraph (g) of this section.

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    (i) The lowering speed for a fully loaded survival craft must be not 
more than 1.3 meters per second (256 feet per minute).
    (j) If a survival craft is recovered by electric power, the 
electrical installation, including the electric power-operated boat 
winch, must meet the requirements in subchapter J of this chapter. If a 
survival craft is recovered by any means of power, including a portable 
power source, safety devices must be provided which automatically cut 
off the power before the davit arms or falls reach the stops in order to 
avoid overstressing the falls or davits, unless the motor is designed to 
prevent such overstressing.
    (k) Each launching appliance must be fitted with brakes that meet 
the following requirements:
    (1) The brakes must be capable of stopping the descent of the 
survival craft or rescue boat and holding it securely when loaded with 
it full complement of persons and equipment.
    (2) The brake pads must, where necessary, be protected from water 
and oil.
    (3) Manual brakes must be arranged so that the brake is always 
applied unless the operator, or a mechanism activated by the operator, 
holds the brake control in the off position.



Sec.  108.555  Lifeboat launching and recovery arrangements.

    Lifeboat launching and recovery arrangements, in addition to meeting 
the requirements in Sec. Sec.  108.550 and 108.553, must meet the 
following requirements:
    (a) Each lifeboat must be capable of being launched with the unit 
making headway of 5 knots in calm water, or with the unit anchored or 
bearing on the bottom in a current of up to 5 knots. A painter may be 
used to meet this requirement.
    (b) Each lifeboat must be provided with a launching appliance. The 
launching appliance must be capable of launching and recovering the 
lifeboat with its crew.
    (c) Each launching appliance arrangement must allow the operator on 
the unit to observe the lifeboat at all times during recovery.
    (d) Each launching appliance arrangement must be designed to ensure 
persons can safely disembark from the survival craft prior its stowage.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25291, May 20, 1996; 61 FR 40281, Aug. 1, 1996]



Sec.  108.557  Free-fall lifeboat launching and recovery arrangements.

    (a) The launching appliance for a free-fall lifeboat must be 
designed and installed so that the launching appliance and the lifeboat 
it serves operate as a system to protect the occupants from harmful 
acceleration forces and to effectively clear the unit.
    (b) The launching appliance must be designed and arranged so that in 
its ready to launch position, the distance from the lowest point on the 
lifeboat it serves to the water surface with the unit in its lightest 
seagoing condition does not exceed the lifeboat's certificated free-fall 
height.
    (c) The launching appliance must be arranged so as to preclude 
accidental release of the lifeboat in its unattended stowed position. If 
the means provided to secure the lifeboat cannot be released from inside 
the lifeboat, the means to secure the lifeboat must be arranged as to 
preclude boarding the lifeboat without first releasing it.
    (d) Each free-fall launching arrangement must be provided with a 
secondary means to launch the lifeboat by falls. Such means must comply 
with the requirements of Sec. Sec.  108.550, 108.553, and 108.555. 
Notwithstanding Sec.  108.550(e), the launching appliance must be 
capable of launching the lifeboat against unfavorable conditions of list 
of 5 degrees in any direction and it need not comply with the speed 
requirements of Sec. Sec.  108.553 (g), (h), and (i).
    If the secondary launching appliance is not dependent on gravity, 
stored mechanical power or other manual means, the launching arrangement 
must be connected both to the unit's main and emergency power supplies.



Sec.  108.560  Rescue boats.

    Each unit must carry at least one rescue boat. Each rescue boat must 
be approved under approval series 160.156. A lifeboat is accepted as a 
rescue boat if it also meets the requirements for a rescue boat.

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Sec.  108.565  Stowage of rescue boats.

    (a) Rescue boats must be stowed as follows:
    (1) Each rescue boat must be ready for launching in not more than 5 
minutes.
    (2) Each rescue boat must be in a position suitable for launching 
and recovery.
    (3) Each rescue boat must be stowed in a way that neither the rescue 
boat nor its stowage arrangements will interfere with the operation of 
any survival craft at any other launching station.
    (4) Each rescue boat that is also a lifeboat, must be in compliance 
with Sec.  108.530.
    (b) Each rescue boat must be provided a means for recharging the 
rescue boat batteries from the unit's power supply at a supply voltage 
not exceeding 50 volts.
    (c) Each inflated rescue boat must be kept fully inflated at all 
times.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25291, May 20, 1996, as amended at 63 FR 52814, Oct. 
1, 1998]



Sec.  108.570  Rescue boat embarkation, launching and recovery arrangements.

    (a) Each rescue boat must be capable of being launched with the unit 
making headway of 5 knots in calm water, or with the unit anchored or 
bearing on the bottom in a current of up to 5 knots. A painter may be 
used to meet this requirement.
    (b) Each rescue boat embarkation and launching arrangement must 
permit the rescue boat to be boarded and launched in the shortest 
possible time.
    (c) If the rescue boat is one of the unit's survival craft, the 
rescue boat must also be as follows:
    (1) The rescue boat must meet the embarkation arrangement and 
launching station requirements of Sec.  108.540.
    (2) The rescue boat must meet the launching arrangement requirements 
of Sec. Sec.  108.550 and 108.557, and if the launching arrangement uses 
falls and a winch, Sec.  108.553.
    (3) If the launching arrangement uses a single fall, the rescue boat 
must have an automatic disengaging apparatus approved under approval 
series 160.170, instead of a lifeboat release mechanism.
    (d) Rapid recovery of the rescue boat must be possible when loaded 
with its full complement of persons and equipment. If the rescue boat is 
also a lifeboat, rapid recovery must be possible when loaded with its 
lifeboat equipment and an approved rescue boat complement of at least 
six persons.
    (e) Each rescue boat launching appliance must be fitted with a 
powered winch motor.
    (f) Each rescue boat launching appliance must be capable of hoisting 
the rescue boat when loaded with its full rescue boat complement of 
persons and equipment at a rate of not less than 0.3 meters per second 
(59 feet per minute).

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25291, May 20, 1996, as amended at 63 FR 52814, Oct. 
1, 1998]



Sec.  108.575  Survival craft and rescue boat equipment.

    (a) All lifeboat and rescue boat equipment must be as follows:
    (1) The equipment must be secured within the boat by lashings, 
storage in lockers, or compartments, storage in brackets or similar 
mounting arrangements or other suitable means.
    (2) The equipment must be secured in such a manner as not to 
interfere with any abandonment procedures or reduce seating capacity.
    (3) The equipment must be as small and of as little mass as 
possible.
    (4) The equipment must be packed in a suitable and compact form.
    (5) The equipment should be stowed so the items do not--
    (i) Reduce the seating capacity;
    (ii) Adversely affect the seaworthiness of the survival craft or 
rescue boat; or
    (iii) Overload the launching appliance.
    (b) Each lifeboat, rigid liferaft, and rescue boat, unless otherwise 
stated in this paragraph, must carry the equipment specified for it in 
table Sec.  108.575(b) of this section. A lifeboat that is also a rescue 
boat must carry the equipment in the table column marked for a lifeboat. 
Each item in the table has the same description as in Sec.  199.175 of 
this chapter.

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                                   Table 108.575(b)--Survival Craft Equipment
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                     International service           Other than international
                                               ---------------------------------             service
 Item                    Item                                                   --------------------------------
  No.                                           Lifeboat     Rigid      Rescue                Rigid      Rescue
                                                            liferaft     boat    Lifeboat    liferaft     boat
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
     1  Bailer \1\............................         1            1         1         1            1         1
     2  Bilge pump \2\........................         1  ...........  ........         1
     3  Boathook..............................         2  ...........         1         2  ...........         1
     4  Bucket \3\............................         2  ...........         1         2  ...........         1
     5  Can opener............................         3            3
     6  Compass...............................         1  ...........         1         1  ...........         1
     7  Dipper................................         1  ...........  ........         1
     8  Drinking cup..........................         1            1
     9  Fire extinguisher.....................         1  ...........         1         1  ...........         1
    10  First-aid kit.........................         1            1         1         1            1         1
    11  Fishing kit...........................         1            1
    12  Flashlight............................         1            1         1         1            1         1
    13  Hatchet...............................         2  ...........  ........         2
    14  Heaving line..........................         2            1         2         2            1         2
    15  Instruction card......................  ........            1  ........  ........            1
    16  Jackknife.............................         1  ...........  ........         1
    17  Knife \1\ \4\.........................  ........            1         1  ........            1         1
    18  Ladder................................         1  ...........         1         1  ...........         1
    19  Mirror, signaling.....................         1            1  ........         1            1
    20  Oars (units) \5\ \6\..................         1  ...........         1
        Paddles...............................  ........            2  ........  ........            2
    21  Painter...............................         2            1         1         2            1         1
    22  Provisions (units per person).........         1            1
    23  Pump \7\..............................  ........  ...........         1
    24  Radar reflector.......................         1            1         1
    25  Rainwater collection device...........         1
    26  Repair kit \7\........................  ........  ...........         1  ........  ...........         1
    27  Sea anchor............................         1            2         1         1            2         1
    28  Searchlight...........................         1  ...........         1         1  ...........         1
    29  Seasickness kit (kits/person).........         1            1  ........         1            1
    30  Signal, smoke.........................         2            2  ........         2            1
    31  Signal, hand flare....................         6            6  ........         6            6
    32  Signal, parachute flare...............         4            4  ........         4            4
    33  Skates and fenders \8\................         1  ...........  ........         1
    34  Sponge \7\............................  ........            2         2  ........            2         2
    35  Survival instructions.................         1            1  ........         1            1
    36  Table of lifesaving signals...........         1            1  ........         1            1
    37  Thermal protective aid (percent of           10%          10%       10%       10%          10%       10%
         persons) \9\.........................
    38  Tool kit..............................         1  ...........  ........         1
    39  Towline \10\..........................         1  ...........         1         1  ...........         1
    40  Water (liters per person).............         3          1.5  ........         3            1
    41  Whistle...............................         1            1         1         1            1         1
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
\1\ Each liferaft approved for 13 persons or more must carry two of these items.
\2\ Bilge pumps are not required for boats of self-bailing design.
\3\ Not required for inflated or rigid/inflated rescue boats.
\4\ A hatchet counts toward this requirement in rigid rescue boats.
\5\ Oars not required on a free-fall lifeboat; a unit of oars means the number of oars specified by the
  manufacturer.
\6\ Rescue boats may substitute buoyant oars for paddles, as specified by the manufacturer.
\7\ Not required for a rigid rescue boat.
\8\ Required if specified by the boat manufacturer.
\9\ Sufficient thermal protective aids are required for at least 10% of the persons the survival craft is
  equipped to carry, but not less than two.
\10\ Required only if the lifeboat is also the rescue boat.


[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25291, May 20, 1996, as amended at 63 FR 52814, Oct. 
1, 1998]



Sec.  108.580  Personal lifesaving appliances.

    (a) Lifebuoys. Each unit must carry at least eight lifebuoys 
approved under approval series 160.150 as follows:
    (1) Stowage. Lifebuoys must be stowed as follows:
    (i) Each lifebuoy must be capable of being rapidly cast loose.
    (ii) Each lifebuoy must not be permanently secured to the unit in 
anyway.
    (iii) Lifebuoys must be so distributed as to be readily available on 
each side of the unit and, as far as practicable, on each open deck 
extending to the

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side of the unit. The lifebuoys with attached self-igniting lights must 
be evenly distributed on all sides of the unit.
    (iv) At least two lifebuoys, each with attached self-activating 
smoke signals, must be stowed where they can be quickly released from 
the navigating bridge or main control station, or a location readily 
available to personnel on board. These lifebuoys should, when released, 
fall directly into the water without striking any part of the unit.
    (2) Attachments and fittings. Lifebuoys must have the following 
attachments and fittings:
    (i) At least one lifebuoy on each side of the unit fitted with a 
buoyant lifeline that is--
    (A) At least as long as twice the height where it is stowed above 
the waterline in the lightest seagoing condition, or 30 meters (100 
feet), whichever is the greater;
    (B) Non-kinking;
    (C) Not less than 8 millimeters (\5/16\ inch) in diameter;
    (D) Of a breaking strength which is not less than 5 kiloNewtons 
(1,124 pounds-force); and
    (E) Is, if synthetic, a dark color or certified by the manufacturer 
to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light.
    (ii) At least one-half the total number of lifebuoys on the unit 
must each be fitted with a self-igniting light approved under approval 
series 161.010. A self-igniting light must not be attached to the 
lifebuoys required by this section to be fitted with lifelines.
    (iii) At least two lifebuoys on the unit each must be fitted with a 
self-activating smoke signal approved under approval series 160.157. 
Lifebuoys fitted with smoke signals must also be fitted with lights.
    (b) Lifejackets. Each unit must carry lifejackets approved under 
approval series 160.155, 160.176, or 160.177. If the unit carries 
inflatable lifejackets, they must be of the same or similar design and 
have the same method of operation.
    (1) General. Each unit must carry a lifejacket for each person on 
board and in addition, a sufficient number of lifejackets must be 
carried for persons at each work station and industrial work site.
    (2) Stowage. Lifejackets must be stowed as follows:
    (i) The lifejackets must be readily accessible.
    (ii) The additional lifejackets required by paragraph (b)(1) of this 
section must be stowed in places readily accessible to the work stations 
and industrial work sites.
    (iii) Where, due to the particular arrangements of the unit, the 
lifejackets under paragraph (b)(1) of this section could become 
inaccessible, the OCMI may require an increase in the number of 
lifejackets to be carried, or suitable alternative arrangements.
    (3) Attachments and fittings. Lifejackets must have the following 
attachments and fittings:
    (i) Each lifejacket must have a lifejacket light approved under 
approval series 161.112 securely attached to the front shoulder area of 
the lifejacket. On a unit not in international service, a light approved 
under approval series 161.012 may be used. However, lifejacket lights 
bearing Coast Guard approval number 161.012/2/1 are not permitted unless 
the unit is certificated to operate only on waters between 32[deg] N and 
32[deg] S latitude.
    (ii) Each lifejacket must have a whistle firmly secured by a cord to 
the lifejacket.
    (c) Immersion suits or anti-exposure suits. Each unit must carry 
immersion suits approved under approval series 160.171 or anti-exposure 
suits approved under approval series 160.153.
    (1) General. Each unit, except units operating between 32 degrees 
north latitude and 32 degrees south latitude, must carry--
    (i) Immersion suits or anti-exposure suits of suitable size for each 
person assigned to the rescue boat crew;
    (ii) Immersion suits approved under approval series 160.171 of the 
appropriate size for each person on board, which count toward meeting 
the requirements of paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this section; and
    (iii) In addition to the immersion suits required under paragraph 
(c)(1)(ii) of this section, each watch station, work station, and 
industrial work site must have enough immersion suits to

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equal the number of persons normally on watch in, or assigned to, the 
station or site at one time. However, an immersion suit is not required 
at a station or site for a person whose cabin or berthing area (and the 
immersion suits stowed in that location) is readily accessible to the 
station or site.
    (2) Attachments and fittings. Immersion suits or anti-exposure suits 
must have the following attachments and fittings:
    (i) Each immersion suit or anti-exposure suit must have a lifejacket 
light approved under approval series 161.112 securely attached to the 
front shoulder area of the immersion suit or anti-exposure suit. On a 
unit not in international service, a light approved under approval 
series 161.012 may be used. However, lifejacket lights bearing Coast 
Guard approval number 161.012/2/1 are not permitted on units 
certificated to operate on waters where water temperature may drop below 
10 [deg]C (50 [deg]F).
    (ii) Each immersion suit or anti-exposure suit must have a whistle 
firmly secured by a cord to the immersion suit or anti-exposure suit.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25291, May 20, 1996, as amended at 63 FR 52814, Oct. 
1, 1998]



Sec.  108.595  Communications.

    (a) Radio lifesaving appliances. Radio lifesaving appliance 
installations and arrangements must meet the requirements of 47 CFR part 
80.
    (b) Distress flares. Each unit must--
    (1) Carry not less than 12 rocket parachute flares approved under 
approval series 160.136; and
    (2) Stow the flares in a portable watertight container carried on 
the navigating bridge, or if the unit does not have a bridge, in the 
control room.



Sec.  108.597  Line-throwing appliance.

    (a) General. Each unit in international service must have a line-
throwing appliance that is approved under approval series 160.040. Each 
unit not in international service must carry a line-throwing appliance 
approved under either approval series 160.040 or 160.031.
    (b) Stowage. The line-throwing appliance and its equipment must be 
readily accessible for use.
    (c) Additional equipment. Each unit must carry the following 
equipment for the line-throwing appliance:
    (1) The equipment on the list provided by the manufacturer with the 
approved appliance; and
    (2) An auxiliary line that--
    (i) Has a breaking strength of at least 40 kiloNewtons (9,000 
pounds-force);
    (ii) Is, if synthetic, a dark color or certified by the manufacturer 
to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light; and
    (iii) Is--
    (A) At least 450 meters (1,500 feet) long, if the line-throwing 
appliance is approved under approval series 160.040; or
    (B) At least 150 meters (500 feet) long, if the line-throwing 
appliance is approved under approval series 160.031.



                            Subpart F_Cranes

                                 Cranes



Sec.  108.601  Crane design.

    (a) Each crane and crane foundation on a unit must be designed in 
accordance with the American Petroleum Institute Specification for 
Offshore Cranes, API Spec. 2C, Second Edition, February, 1972 (with 
supplement 2).
    (b) In addition to the design requirements of paragraph (a), each 
crane must have the following:
    (1) Each control marked to show its function.
    (2) Instruments with built-in lighting.
    (3) Fuel tank fills and overflows that do not run onto the engine 
exhaust.
    (4) No gasoline engines.
    (5) Spark arrestors fitted on engine exhaust pipes.



              Subpart G_Equipment Markings and Instructions



Sec.  108.621  Equipment markings: General.

    Unless otherwise provided, each marking required in this subpart 
must be--
    (a) Printed in English;
    (b) In red letters with a contrasting background;
    (c) Permanent;
    (d) Easy to be seen;

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    (e) At least 1.3 centimeters (\1/2\ inch) in height.



Sec.  108.623  General alarm bell switch.

    Each general alarm bell switch must be marked ``GENERAL ALARM'' on a 
plate or other firm noncorrosive backing.



Sec.  108.625  General alarm bell.

    Each general alarm bell must be identified by marking ``GENERAL 
ALARM--WHEN BELL RINGS GO TO YOUR STATION'' next to the bell.



Sec.  108.626  Carbon dioxide warning signs.

    Each entrance to a space storing carbon dioxide cylinders, a space 
protected by carbon dioxide systems, or any space into which carbon 
dioxide might migrate must be conspicuously marked as follows:
    (a) Spaces storing carbon dioxide--``CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN CAUSE 
INJURY OR DEATH. VENTILATE THE AREA BEFORE ENTERING. A HIGH 
CONCENTRATION CAN OCCUR IN THIS AREA AND CAN CAUSE SUFFOCATION.''.
    (b) Spaces protected by carbon dioxide--``CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN 
CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. WHEN ALARM OPERATES OR WINTERGREEN SCENT IS 
DETECTED, DO NOT ENTER UNTIL VENTILATED. LOCK OUT SYSTEM WHEN 
SERVICING.'' The reference to wintergreen scent may be omitted for 
carbon dioxide systems not required to have odorizing units and not 
equipped with such units.
    (c) Spaces into which carbon dioxide might migrate--``CARBON DIOXIDE 
GAS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. DISCHARGE INTO NEARBY SPACE CAN COLLECT 
HERE. WHEN ALARM OPERATES OR WINTERGREEN SCENT IS DETECTED VACATE 
IMMEDIATELY.'' The reference to wintergreen scent may be omitted for 
carbon dioxide systems not required to have odorizing units and not 
equipped with such units.

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33882, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  108.627  Carbon dioxide and clean agent alarms.

    Each carbon dioxide alarm must be identified by marking: ``WHEN 
ALARM SOUNDS VACATE AT ONCE. CARBON DIOXIDE BEING RELEASED'' next to the 
alarm.



Sec.  108.629  Fire extinguishing system branch line valve.

    Each branch line valve of each fire extinguishing system must be 
marked with the name of the space or spaces it serves.



Sec.  108.631  Fixed fire extinguishing system controls.

    (a) Each cabinet or space that contains a valve, control, or 
manifold of a fixed fire extinguishing system must be marked in 
conspicuous red letters at least 2 inches high: ``[CARBON DIOXIDE/CLEAN 
AGENT/FOAM/WATER SPRAY--as appropriate] FIRE APPARATUS.''.
    (b) Instructions for the operation of a fixed fire extinguishing 
system must be posted next to a fire apparatus described in paragraph 
(a) of this section.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by USCG-2006-24797, 
77 FR 33882, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  108.633  Fire stations.

    Each fire station must be identified by marking: ``FIRE STATION NO. 
__;'' next to the station in letters and numbers at least 5 centimeters 
(2 inches) high.



Sec.  108.635  Self-contained breathing apparatus.

    Each locker or space containing self-contained breathing apparatus 
must be marked: ``SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS''.



Sec.  108.636  Work vests.

    Each space containing a work vest must be marked: ``WORK VEST''.



Sec.  108.637  Hand portable fire extinguishers.

    (a) Each hand portable fire extinguisher must be marked with a 
number that identifies it in relation to all other hand portable fire 
extinguishers.

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    (b) The location of each hand portable fire extinguisher must be 
marked with the same number that is marked on the extinguisher.



Sec.  108.639  Emergency lights.

    Each emergency light must be marked: ``E''.



Sec.  108.641  Instructions for changing steering gear.

    Instructions stating, in order, the different steps to be taken for 
changing to emergency and secondary steering gear must be posted in the 
steering gear room and at each secondary steering station in 1.3 
centimeters (\1/2\ inch) letters and numerals of contrasting color to 
the background.



Sec.  108.643  Rudder orders.

    At each steering station, the direction which the wheel or steering 
device must be moved for right rudder or left rudder must be marked in 
letters of contrasting color to the background on the wheel or steering 
device or in a place that is directly in the helmsman's line of vision 
to indicate ``RIGHT RUDDER'' and ``LEFT RUDDER''.



Sec.  108.645  Markings on lifesaving appliances.

    (a) Lifeboats and rescue boats. Each lifeboat and rescue boat must 
be plainly marked as follows:
    (1) Each side of each lifeboat and rescue boat bow must be marked in 
block capital letters and numbers with--
    (i) The name of the unit; and
    (ii) The name of the port required to be marked on the unit to meet 
the requirements of subpart 67.123 of this chapter.
    (2) The number of persons the boat is equipped for, which may not 
exceed the number shown on its nameplate, must be clearly marked in 
permanent characters.
    (3) The number of the boat and the unit's name, must be plainly 
marked or painted so that the markings are visible from above the boat.
    (4) Type II retro-reflective material approved under approval series 
164.018 must be placed on the boat and meet the arrangement requirements 
in IMO Resolution A.658(16).
    (b) Rigid liferafts. Each rigid liferaft must be marked as follows:
    (1) The name of the unit must be marked on each rigid liferaft.
    (2) The name of the port required to be marked on the unit to meet 
the requirements of subpart 67.123 of this chapter.
    (3) The length of the painter must be marked on each rigid liferaft.
    (4) At each entrance of each rigid liferaft, the number of persons 
the rigid liferaft is equipped for, not exceeding the number shown on 
its nameplate, must be marked in letters and numbers at least 100 
millimeters (4 inches) high, in a color contrasting to that of the 
liferaft.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25298, May 20, 1996, as amended at 63 FR 52815, Oct. 
1, 1998]



Sec.  108.646  Marking of stowage locations.

    (a) Containers, brackets, racks, and other similar stowage locations 
for lifesaving equipment, must be marked with symbols in accordance with 
IMO Resolution A.760(18), indicating the devices stowed in that location 
for that purpose.
    (b) If more than one device is stowed in that location, the number 
of devices must also be indicated.
    (c) Survival craft should be numbered.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25298, May 20, 1996, as amended at 63 FR 52815, Oct. 
1, 1998]



Sec.  108.647  Inflatable liferafts.

    The number of the liferaft and the number of persons it is permitted 
to accommodate must be marked or painted in a conspicuous place in the 
immediate vicinity of each inflatable liferaft in block capital letters 
and numbers. The word ``liferaft'' or the appropriate symbol from IMO 
Resolution A.760(18) shall be used to identify the stowage location. 
Liferafts stowed on the sides of the unit should be numbered in the same 
manner as the lifeboats. This marking must not be on the inflatable 
liferaft container.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25298, May 20, 1996]



Sec.  108.649  Lifejackets, immersion suits, and lifebuoys.

    (a) Each lifejacket must be marked--

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    (1) In block capital letters with the name of the unit; and
    (2) With type I retro-reflective material approved under approval 
series 164.018. The arrangement of the retro-reflective material must 
meet IMO Resolution A.658(16).
    (b) The stowage positions for lifejackets, other than lifejackets 
stowed in staterooms, must be marked with either the word ``LIFEJACKET'' 
or with the appropriate symbol from IMO Resolution A.760(18).
    (c) Each immersion suit or anti-exposure suit must be marked to 
identify the person or unit to which it belongs.
    (d) Immersion suits or anti-exposure suits must be stowed so they 
are readily accessible, and the stowage positions must be marked with 
either the words ``IMMERSION SUITS'' or ``ANTI-EXPOSURE SUITS'', or with 
the appropriate symbol from IMO Resolution A.760(18).
    (e) Each lifebuoy must be marked--
    (1) In block capital letters with the unit's name and with the name 
of the port required to be marked on the unit under subpart 67.123 of 
this chapter; and
    (2) With type II retro-reflective material approved under part 164, 
subpart 164.018 of this chapter. The arrangement of the retro-reflective 
material must meet IMO Resolution A.658(16).
    (f) Each lifebuoy stowage position must be marked with either the 
words ``LIFEBUOY'' or ``LIFE BUOY'', or with the appropriate symbol from 
IMO Resolution A.760(18).
    (g) Each lifejacket, immersion suit, and anti-exposure suit 
container must be marked in block capital letters and numbers with the 
minimum quantity, identity, and if sizes other than adult or universal 
sizes are used on the unit, the size of the equipment stowed inside the 
container. The equipment may be identified in words or with the 
appropriate symbol from IMO Resolution A.760(18).

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25298, May 20, 1996, as amended at 63 FR 52815, Oct. 
1, 1998]



Sec.  108.650  EPIRBs and SARTs.

    Emergency position indicating radiobeacons and search and rescue 
transponders. Each EPIRB and SART should have the name of the unit 
plainly marked or painted on its label, except for EPIRBs or SARTs in an 
inflatable liferaft or permanently installed in a survival craft.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25299, May 20, 1996]



Sec.  108.651  Portable magazine chests.

    Each portable magazine chest must be marked: ``PORTABLE MAGAZINE 
CHEST--FLAMMABLE--KEEP LIGHTS AND FIRE AWAY'' in letters at least 7.5 
centimeters (3 inches) high.



Sec.  108.653  Helicopter facilities.

    (a) Each helicopter fueling facility must be marked adjacent to the 
fueling hose storage: ``WARNING--HELICOPTER FUELING STATION--KEEP LIGHTS 
AND FIRE AWAY''.
    (b) Each storage tank for helicopter fuel must be marked: ``DANGER--
FLAMMABLE LIQUID''.
    (c) Each access to a helicopter landing area must be marked: 
``BEWARE OF TAIL ROTOR''.
    (d) Each marking required by this section must be in letters at 
least 7.5 centimeters (3 inches) high.



Sec.  108.655  Operating instructions.

    Each unit must have posters or signs displayed in the vicinity of 
each survival craft and the survival craft's launching controls that--
    (a) Illustrate the purpose of controls;
    (b) Illustrate the procedures for operating the launching device;
    (c) Give relevant instructions or warnings;
    (d) Can be easily seen under emergency lighting conditions; and
    (e) Display symbols in accordance with IMO Resolution A.760(18).

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25299, May 20, 1996]



Sec.  108.657  Unit markings.

    The hull of each unit must be marked in accordance with Parts 67 and 
69 of this chapter.



Sec.  108.659  Lifesaving signal instructions.

    On all vessels to which this subpart applies, there must be readily 
available to the offshore installation manager, master, or person in 
charge a placard containing instructions for the use of

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the lifesaving signals set forth in regulation 16, chapter V, of the 
International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974. These signals 
must be used by vessels or persons in distress when communicating with 
lifesaving stations and maritime rescue units.

[CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26008, May 23, 1996]



Sec.  108.661  Unit markings: Draft marks.

    (a) Each unit must have draft marks for each foot of immersion--
    (1) If the unit is a surface unit, on both the port and starboard 
sides of the stem and the stern-post or rudderpost or at any other place 
at the stern of the unit as may be necessary for easy observance;
    (2) If the unit is a self-elevating unit, near each corner of the 
hull but not more than 4 required; and
    (3) If the unit is a column-stabilized unit, on each corner column, 
continuing to the footing or lower displacement hull.
    (b) The bottom of each mark must be at the draft indicated by that 
mark.
    (c) Each mark must be--
    (1) In numerals 15 centimeters (6 inches) high; and
    (2) In contrasting color to the background.
    (d) For the purposes of this section, ``draft'' means the distance 
from the bottom of the keel or the lowest shell plate on the outer 
surface of the unit to the surface of the water, except that where a 
unit has a permanent appendage extending below the bottom of the keel, 
``draft'' means the distance from the lowest part of the appendage to 
the surface of the water.
    (e) In cases where draft marks are obscured due to operational 
constraints or by protrusions, the vessel must be fitted with a reliable 
draft indicating system from which the draft can be determined.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 89-037, 57 FR 
41823, Sept. 11, 1992]



Sec.  108.663  Unit markings: Load line.

    Each unit that is assigned a load line must have the load line 
marked in accordance with Part 42 of this chapter.



Sec.  108.665  Appliances for watertight integrity.

    Each watertight door, scuttle, and hatch required for watertight 
integrity, which may be opened during normal operations must be marked 
in letters of contrasting color to the background ``KEEP CLOSED''.



                    Subpart H_Miscellaneous Equipment



Sec.  108.697  Buoyant work vests.

    (a) Each buoyant work vest on a unit must be approved under Subpart 
160.053 or Subpart 160.077 of this chapter.
    (b) Commercial hybrid PFD's carried as work vests must be--
    (1) Used, stowed, and maintained in accordance with the procedures 
set out in the manual required for these devices by Sec.  160.077-29 of 
this chapter and any limitation(s) market on them; and
    (2) Of the same or similar design and have the same method of 
operation as each other hybrid PFD carried on board.

[CGD 78-174A, 51 FR 4351, Feb. 4, 1986]



Sec.  108.699  Substitution of life preservers.

    A work vest may not be substituted for a required life preserver--
    (a) For the life saving equipment requirements of this part; or
    (b) For use during drills and emergencies.



Sec.  108.701  Sounding equipment.

    Each self-propelled unit must have a mechanical or electronic 
sounding apparatus.



Sec.  108.703  Self-contained breathing apparatus.

    (a) Each unit must be equipped with a self-contained breathing 
apparatus described in Sec.  108.497(a) to use as protection against gas 
leaking from a refrigeration unit if it is equipped with any 
refrigeration unit using--
    (1) Ammonia to refrigerate any space with a volume of more than 20 
cubic feet; or
    (2) Fluorocarbons to refrigerate any space with a volume of more 
than 1000 cubic feet.

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    (b) The self-contained breathing apparatus required in Sec.  108.497 
may be used for this purpose.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 86-036, 57 FR 
48326, Oct. 23, 1992]



Sec.  108.705  Anchors, chains, wire rope, and hawsers.

    (a) Each unit must be fitted with anchors, chains, wire rope, and 
hawsers in agreement with the standards established by the American 
Bureau of Shipping.
    (b) Units which are equipped with anchors used as operational 
equipment are not required to have additional anchors if the operational 
anchors meet the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56808, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by USCG-1999-6216, 64 
FR 53226, Oct. 1, 1999]



Sec.  108.707  First aid kit.

    Each unit must have a first-aid kit approved by the Mine Safety and 
Health Administration (Formerly Mining Enforcement and Safety 
Administration) of a size suitable for the number of persons allowed on 
board the unit that is stowed in a location that is accessible to 
persons on board.



Sec.  108.709  Litter.

    Each unit must have a litter that is--
    (a) Stowed in a location that is accessible to the persons on board; 
and
    (b) Capable of being used on the type of helicopters serving the 
unit.



Sec.  108.713  International Code of Signals.

    Each vessel on an international voyage which is required to carry a 
radiotelegraph or radiotelephone installation in accordance with Chapter 
IV of the Safety of Life at Sea Convention, 1960, must carry the 
International Code of Signals.



Sec.  108.715  Magnetic compass and gyrocompass.

    (a) Each self-propelled unit in ocean or coastwise service must have 
a magnetic compass.
    (b) Each self-propelled unit of 1,600 gross tons and over in ocean 
or coastwise service must have a gyrocompass in addition to the magnetic 
compass required in paragraph (a) of this section.
    (c) Each unit that is required to have a gyrocompass must have an 
illuminated repeater for the gyrocompass that is at the main steering 
stand unless the gyrocompass is illuminated and is at the main steering 
stand.



Sec.  108.717  Radar.

    Each self-propelled unit of 1,600 gross tons and over in ocean or 
coastwise service must have--
    (a) A marine radar system for surface navigation; and
    (b) Facilities on the bridge for plotting radar readings.



Sec.  108.719  Pilot boarding equipment.

    (a) This section applies to each vessel that normally embarks or 
disembarks a pilot from a pilot boat or other vessel.
    (b) Each vessel must have suitable pilot boarding equipment 
available for use on each side of the vessel. If a vessel has only one 
set of equipment, the equipment must be capable of being easily 
transferred to and rigged for use on either side of the vessel.
    (c) Pilot boarding equipment must be capable of resting firmly 
against the vessel's side and be secured so that it is clear from 
overboard discharges.
    (d) Each vessel must have lighting positioned to provide adequate 
illumination for the pilot boarding equipment and each point of access.
    (e) Each vessel must have a point of access that has--
    (1) A gateway in the rails or bulwark with adequate handholds; or
    (2) Two handhold stanchions and a bulwark ladder that is securely 
attached to the bulwark rail and deck.
    (f) The pilot boarding equipment required by paragraph (b) of this 
section must include at least one pilot ladder approved under subpart 
163.003 of this chapter. Each pilot ladder must be of a single length 
and capable of extending from the point of access to the water's edge 
during each condition of loading and trim, with an adverse list of 
15[deg].
    (g) Whenever the distance from the water's edge to the point of 
access is more than 30 feet, access from a pilot ladder to the vessel 
must be by way of

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an accommodation ladder or equally safe and convenient means.
    (h) Pilot hoists, if used, must be approved under subpart 163.002 of 
this chapter.

[CGD 79-032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984]



                 Subpart I_Navigation Bridge Visibility



Sec.  108.801  Navigation bridge visibility.

    Each mobile offshore drilling unit which is 100 meters (328 feet) or 
more in length and contracted for on or after September 7, 1990, must 
meet the following requirements:
    (a) The field of vision from the navigation bridge, whether the 
vessel is in a laden or unladen condition, must be such that:
    (1) From the conning position, the view of the sea surface is not 
obscured forward of the bow by more than the lesser of two ship lengths 
or 500 meters (1,640 feet) from dead ahead to 10 degrees on either side 
of the vessel. Within this arc of visibility any blind sector caused by 
cargo, cargo gear, or other permanent obstruction must not exceed 5 
degrees.
    (2) From the conning position, the horizontal field of vision 
extends over an arc from at least 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on one 
side of the vessel, through dead ahead, to at least 22.5 degrees abaft 
the beam on the other side of the vessel. Blind sectors forward of the 
beam caused by cargo, cargo gear, or other permanent obstruction must 
not exceed 10 degrees each, nor total more than 20 degrees, including 
any blind sector within the arc of visibility described in paragraph 
(a)(1) of this section.
    (3) From each bridge wing, the field of vision extends over an arc 
from at least 45 degrees on the opposite bow, through dead ahead, to at 
least dead astern.
    (4) From the main steering position, the field of vision extends 
over and arc from dead ahead to at least 60 degrees on either side of 
the vessel.
    (5) From each bridge wing, the respective side of the vessel is 
visible forward and aft.
    (b) Windows fitted on the navigation bridge must be arranged so 
that:
    (1) Framing between windows is kept to a minimum and is not 
installed immediately in front of any work station.
    (2) Front windows are inclined from the vertical plane, top out, at 
an angle of not less than 10 degrees and not more than 25 degrees.
    (3) The height of the lower edge of the front windows is limited to 
prevent any obstruction of the forward view previously described in this 
section.
    (4) The height of the upper edge of the front windows allows a 
forward view of the horizon at the conning position, for a person with a 
height of eye of 1.8 meters (71 inches), when the vessel is at a forward 
pitch angle of 20 degrees.
    (c) Polarized or tinted windows must not be fitted.

[CGD 85-099, 55 FR 32248, Aug. 8, 1990]



                          Subpart J_Muster List



Sec.  108.901  Muster list and emergency instructions.

    (a) General. Copies of clear instructions must be provided on the 
unit, detailing the actions that each person on board should follow in 
the event of an emergency.
    (b) Muster list. Copies of the muster list must be posted in 
conspicuous places throughout the unit including on the navigating 
bridge, in the control room, and in accommodation spaces. The muster 
list must be posted at all times while the unit is in service. After the 
muster list has been prepared, if any change takes place that 
necessitates an alteration in the muster list, the person in charge must 
either revise the muster list or prepare a new one. Muster lists must 
provide the following information:
    (1) Each muster list must specify instructions for operating the 
general emergency alarm system.
    (2) Each muster list must specify the emergency signals.
    (3) Each muster list must specify the actions to be taken by the 
crew and industrial personnel when each signal is sounded.
    (4) Each muster list must specify how the order to abandon the unit 
will be given.
    (5) Each muster list must specify the persons that are assigned to 
make sure

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that lifesaving and firefighting appliances are maintained in good 
condition and ready for immediate use.
    (6) The muster list must specify the duties assigned to the 
different industrial personnel and members of the crew that include--
    (i) Closing the watertight doors, fire doors, valves, scuppers, 
sidescuttles, skylights, portholes, and other similar openings in the 
unit's hull;
    (ii) Equipping the survival craft and other lifesaving appliances;
    (iii) Preparing and launching the survival craft;
    (iv) Preparing other lifesaving appliances;
    (v) Mustering the visitors and other persons in addition to the crew 
and industrial personnel;
    (vi) Using communication equipment;
    (vii) Manning the emergency squad assigned to deal with fires and 
other emergencies;
    (viii) Special duties assigned with respect to the use of 
firefighting equipment and installations;
    (ix) Cover the duties of the crew and industrial personnel in case 
of collisions or other serious casualties; and
    (x) Cover the duties of the crew and industrial personnel in case of 
severe storms.
    (7) Each muster list must specify the duties assigned to industrial 
personnel and members of the crew in relation to visitors and other 
persons on board in case of an emergency that include--
    (i) Warning visitors and other persons on board;
    (ii) Seeing that visitors and other persons on board are suitably 
dressed and have donned their lifejackets or immersion suits correctly;
    (iii) Assembling visitors and other persons on board at muster 
stations; and
    (iv) Keeping order in the passageways and on the stairways and 
generally controlling the movements of the visitors and other persons on 
board;
    (8) Each muster list must specify substitutes for key persons if 
they are disabled, taking into account that different emergencies 
require different actions.
    (c) Emergency instructions. Illustrations and instructions in 
English and any other appropriate language, as determined by the OCMI, 
must be posted in each cabin used for persons who are not members of the 
crew or industrial personnel. They must be conspicuously displayed at 
each muster station and in other accommodation spaces to inform 
personnel of--
    (1) The fire and emergency signal;
    (2) Their muster station;
    (3) The essential actions they must take in an emergency;
    (4) The location of lifejackets, including child-size lifejackets;
    (5) The method of donning lifejackets;
    (6) If immersion suits are provided, the location of the immersion 
suits; and
    (7) Fully illustrated instructions on the method of donning 
immersion suits.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25299, May 20, 1996, as amended at 63 FR 52815, Oct. 
1, 1998]



PART 109_OPERATIONS--Table of Contents



                            Subpart A_General

Sec.
109.101 Applicability.
109.103 Requirements of the International Convention for Safety of Life 
          at Sea, 1974.
109.105 Incorporation by reference.
109.107 Designation of master or person in charge.
109.109 Responsibilities of master or person in charge.
109.121 Operating manual.

                Subpart B_Tests, Drills, and Inspections

109.201 Steering gear, whistles, general alarm, and means of 
          communication.
109.203 Sanitation.
109.205 Inspection of boilers and machinery.
109.209 Appliances for watertight integrity.
109.211 Testing of emergency lighting and power systems.
109.213 Emergency training and drills.
109.223 Fire fighting equipment.
109.227 Verification of vessel compliance with applicable stability 
          requirements.

           Subpart C_Operation and Stowage of Safety Equipment

109.301 Operational readiness, maintenance, and inspection of lifesaving 
          equipment.
109.323 Manning of survival craft and supervision.
109.329 Fire pumps.

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109.331 Firehoses and hydrants.
109.333 Fire main cutoff valves.
109.334 Working over water.
109.335 Stowage of work vests.
109.337 Fireman's outfit.
109.339 Location of fire axes.
109.347 Pilot boarding equipment.

              Subpart D_Reports, Notifications, and Records

                        Reports and Notifications

109.411 Notice and reporting of casualty.
109.415 Retention of records after casualty.
109.419 Report of unsafe machinery.
109.421 Report of repairs to boilers and pressure vessels.
109.425 Repairs and alterations: Fire detecting and extinguishing 
          equipment.

                                 Records

109.431 Logbook.
109.433 Logbook entries.
109.435 Record of fire fighting equipment inspection.
109.437 Crane record book.
109.439 Crane certificates.

                       Subpart E_Emergency Signals

109.503 Emergency signals.

                            Subpart F_Cranes

109.521 Cranes: General.
109.525 Cranes: Working loads.
109.527 Cranes: Operator designation.

                         Subpart G_Miscellaneous

109.555 Propulsion boilers.
109.557 Flammable and combustible liquids: Carriage.
109.559 Explosives and radioactive materials.
109.563 Posting of documents.
109.564 Maneuvering characteristics.
109.565 Charts and nautical publications.
109.573 Riveting, welding, and burning operations.
109.575 Accumulation of liquids on helicopter decks.
109.577 Helicopter fueling.
109.585 Use of auto pilot.

Appendix A to Part 109--Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 4-
          78--Inspection and Certification of Existing Mobile Offshore 
          Drilling Units

    Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 6101, 10104; Department 
of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

    Source: CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56828, Dec. 4, 1978, unless otherwise 
noted.



                            Subpart A_General



Sec.  109.101  Applicability.

    No unit may be operated unless it complies with the regulations in 
this part.



Sec.  109.103  Requirements of the International Convention for Safety
of Life at Sea, 1974.

    No self-propelled unit of more than 500 gross tons may embark on an 
international voyage unless it is issued the appropriate Convention 
certificate as described in Sec. Sec.  107.401 through 107.413 of this 
subchapter.



Sec.  109.105  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part 
with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register in accordance 
with 5 U.S.C. 552(a). To enforce any edition other than that specified 
in paragraph (b) of this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice of 
change in the Federal Register and make the material available to the 
public. All approved material is on file at the Coast Guard 
Headquarters. Contact Commandant (CG-ENG), Attn: Office of Design and 
Engineering Systems, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King 
Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509. The material is also 
available at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). 
For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-
741-6030, or go to: http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/
code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html. All material is 
available from the sources indicated in paragraph (b) of this section.
    (b) The material for incorporation by reference in this part and the 
sections affected are:

            American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.
ASTM Adjunct F 1626, Symbols for Use in Accordance with Regulation II-2/
20 of the 1974 SOLAS Convention as amended PCN: 12-616260-01 (1996)--
109.563

                International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Publications Section, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR United 
Kingdom.

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Resolution A.654.(16), Graphical Symbols for Fire Control Plans--109.563

[CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51208, Sept. 30, 1997, as amended by USCG-1998-4442, 
63 FR 52191, Sept. 30, 1998; USCG-1999-5151, 64 FR 67182, Dec. 1, 1999; 
USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49233, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 
59781, Oct. 1, 2012; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60152, Sept. 30, 2013]



Sec.  109.107  Designation of master or person in charge.

    The owner of a unit or his agent shall designate an individual to be 
the master or person in charge of the unit.



Sec.  109.109  Responsibilities of master or person in charge.

    (a) The master or person in charge shall--
    (1) Ensure that the provisions of the Certificate of Inspection are 
adhered to; and
    (2) Be fully cognizant of the provisions in the operating manual 
required by Sec.  109.121.
    (b) Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as limiting the 
master or person in charge, at his own responsibility, from diverting 
from the route prescribed in the Certificate of Inspection or taking 
such steps as he deems necessary and prudent to assist vessels in 
distress or for other emergency conditions.



Sec.  109.121  Operating manual.

    (a) Each unit must have on board an operating manual approved by the 
Coast Guard as meeting the requirements of this section.
    (b) The operating manual must be available to, and written in a 
manner that is easily understood by, the unit's operating personnel and 
include the following:
    (1) A table of contents and general index.
    (2) A general description of the unit, including major dimensions, 
tonnages, dry bulk capacities, damage stability standard to which 
designed, hook load capacity, rotary table capacity, set back load 
capacity, drilling derrick capacity, and the identification, the maximum 
deadweight in pounds and kilograms, and the rotor size in feet and 
meters of the helicopter used for the design of the helicopter deck.
    (3) Limiting design data for each mode of operation, including 
draft, air gap, wave height, wave period, wind, current, temperature, 
and other environmental factors.
    (4) Instructions on the use of the stability data.
    (5) Lightweight data with a comprehensive listing of the inclusions 
and exclusions of semi-permanent equipment, together with guidance for 
the routine recording of lightweight alterations.
    (6) Information identifying the type, location, and quantities of 
permanent ballast.
    (7) Hydrostatic curves or tables.
    (8) The maximum allowable deck loadings either listed or shown on a 
plan.
    (9) A capacity plan showing the capacities and the vertical, 
longitudinal, and transverse centers of gravity of tanks and bulk 
material stowage spaces.
    (10) Tank sounding tables or curves showing capacities, the 
vertical, longitudinal, and transverse centers of gravity in graduated 
intervals, and the free surface data of each tank.
    (11) Stability information setting forth the maximum allowable 
height of the center of gravity in relation to draft data, displacement, 
and other applicable parameters unique to the design of the unit to 
determine compliance with the intact and damage stability criteria.
    (12) Examples of loading conditions for each mode of operation and 
instructions for developing other acceptable loading conditions.
    (13) Information concerning the use of any special crossflooding 
fitting for each operating condition which, if damage occurs, may 
require crossflooding for survival (surface units only) and the location 
of any valve that may require closure to prevent progressive flooding 
(all units).
    (14) Guidance for preparing the unit for the passage of a severe 
storm and the specific actions and approximate length of time to 
complete them or to attain a designated level of preparedness.
    (15) Guidance for operating the unit while changing its mode of 
operation and for preparing the unit to make a

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move and, for self-elevating units in the transit mode, information for 
preparing the unit to avoid structural damage during heavy weather, 
including the positioning and securing of legs, cantilever structures, 
and heavy cargo or large equipment which might shift position.
    (16) A description of any inherent operational limitations for each 
mode of operation and for each change in mode of operation.
    (17) Guidance for the person in charge to determine the cause of 
unexpected list and trim before taking corrective action.
    (18) For column stabilized units, a description, a schematic 
diagram, and guidance for the operation of the ballast system and of the 
alternate means of ballast system operation, together with a description 
of their limitations, such as pump capacities at various angles of heel 
and trim.
    (19) A description, a schematic diagram, and guidance for the 
operation of the bilge system and of the alternate means of bilge system 
operation, together with a description of their limitations, such as 
spaces not connected to the bilge system.
    (20) General arrangement plans showing the location of: Watertight 
and weathertight compartments, and openings in the hull and structure; 
vents, closures, and mechanical, ventilating, and electrical emergency 
shutdowns; flooding alarms and fire and gas detectors; and access to 
different compartments and decks.
    (21) A list of emergency shutdowns and guidance on restarting all 
mechanical, ventilating, and electrical equipment after activation of 
the emergency shutdowns.
    (22) Procedures for evacuating personnel from the unit.
    (23) A plan showing the hazardous locations described in Sec.  
111.105-33 of this chapter.
    (24) A schematic diagram of the emergency power system.

(Approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 
1625-0038)

[CGD 83-071, 52 FR 6979, Mar. 6, 1987; 52 FR 9383, Mar. 24, 1987, as 
amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51208, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2006-25697, 71 
FR 55746, Sept. 25, 2006]



                Subpart B_Tests, Drills, and Inspections



Sec.  109.201  Steering gear, whistles, general alarm, and means of
communication.

    The master or person in charge shall ensure that--
    (a) Steering gear, whistles, general alarm bells, and means of 
communication between the bridge or control room and the engine room on 
self propelled units are inspected and tested--
    (1) Within 12 hours before getting under way; and
    (2) At least once each week if under way or on station; and
    (b) Whistles and general alarm bells on all other units are 
inspected examined and tested at least once each week.



Sec.  109.203  Sanitation.

    (a) The master or person in charge shall insure that the 
accommodation spaces are in a clean and sanitary condition.
    (b) The chief engineer, or engineer in charge if no chief engineer 
is required, shall insure that the engineering spaces are in a clean and 
sanitary condition.



Sec.  109.205  Inspection of boilers and machinery.

    The chief engineer or engineer in charge, before he assumes charge 
of the boilers and machinery of a unit shall inspect the boilers and 
machinery, other than industrial machinery, and report to the master or 
person in charge and the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, any parts 
that are not in operating condition.



Sec.  109.209  Appliances for watertight integrity.

    (a) Before getting underway, the master or person in charge shall 
insure that each appliance for watertight integrity is closed and 
watertight.
    (b) If existing conditions warrant, the master or person in charge 
may permit appliances for watertight integrity to be open while afloat.

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Sec.  109.211  Testing of emergency lighting and power systems.

    (a) The master or person in charge shall insure that--
    (1) Each emergency lighting and each emergency power system is 
tested at least once each week;
    (2) Each emergency generator is tested at least once each month by 
operating it under load for at least 2 hours; and
    (3) Each storage battery for emergency lighting and power systems is 
tested every six months under actual connected load for a period of at 
least 2 hours.
    (b) After the 2 hour test period required in paragraph (a)(3) of 
this section, the voltage values under load or specific gravity of 
electrolyte must be measured. Measured values must be extrapolated to 
approximate the values that would result following a 12 hour test 
period. The test must be extended if a trend cannot be determined to 
allow extrapolation. The capacity of the battery corresponding to the 
extrapolated values of voltage or specific gravity must be sufficient to 
supply the actual connected load.



Sec.  109.213  Emergency training and drills.

    (a) Training materials. Abandonment training material must be on 
board each unit. The training material must consist either of a manual 
of one or more volumes, written in easily understood terms and 
illustrated wherever possible, or audiovisual training aids, or both as 
follows:
    (1) If a training manual is used, a copy must be made available to 
each person on board the unit. If audiovisual training aids are used, 
they must be incorporated into the onboard training sessions described 
under paragraph (g) of this section.
    (2) The training material must explain, in detail--
    (i) The procedure for donning lifejackets, immersion suits, and 
anti-exposure suits carried on board;
    (ii) The procedure for mustering at the assigned stations;
    (iii) The procedure for boarding, launching, and clearing the 
survival craft and rescue boats;
    (iv) The method of launching from within the survival craft;
    (v) The procedure for releasing from launching appliances;
    (vi) The method and use of water spray systems in launching areas 
when required for the protection of aluminum survival craft or launching 
appliances;
    (vii) Illumination in launching area;
    (viii) The use of all survival equipment;
    (ix) The use of all detection equipment for the location of 
survivors or survival craft;
    (x) With illustrations, the use of radio lifesaving appliances;
    (xi) The use of sea anchors;
    (xii) The use of engine and accessories;
    (xiii) The recovery of survival craft and rescue boats, including 
stowage and securing;
    (xiv) The hazards of exposure and the need for warm clothing;
    (xv) The best use of the survival craft for survival;
    (xvi) The methods of retrieval, including the use of helicopter 
rescue gear (slings, baskets, stretchers), and unit's line throwing 
apparatus;
    (xvii) The other functions contained in the muster list and 
emergency instructions; and
    (xviii) The instructions for emergency repair of the lifesaving 
appliances.
    (b) Familiarity with emergency procedures. Each of the crew members 
and industrial personnel with assigned emergency duties on the muster 
list must be familiar with their assigned duties before working on the 
unit.
    (c) Drills--general. (1) Drills must, as far as practicable, be 
conducted as if there were an actual emergency.
    (2) Each of the crew members and industrial personnel must 
participate in at least one abandonment drill and one fire drill every 
month. Drills must take place within 24 hours of a change in crew or 
industrial personnel if more than 25 percent of the persons on board 
have not participated in an abandonment and fire drills on board the 
unit in the previous month.
    (3) Drills must be held before the unit enters service for the first 
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modification of a major character, or when a new crew is engaged.
    (d) Abandonment drills. (1) Abandonment drills must include the 
following:
    (i) Each drill must include summoning of industrial personnel and 
crew to muster stations with the general alarm, followed by drill 
announcements on the public address or other communication system, and 
ensuring that all on board are made aware of the order to abandon ship.
    (ii) Each drill must include reporting to stations and preparing for 
the duties described in the muster list.
    (iii) Each drill must include checking that industrial personnel and 
crew are suitably dressed.
    (iv) Each drill must include checking that lifejackets or immersion 
suits are correctly donned.
    (v) Each drill must include lowering of at least one lifeboat after 
any necessary preparation for launching.
    (vi) Each drill must include starting and operating the lifeboat 
engine.
    (vii) Each drill must include operating davits used for launching 
the liferafts.
    (2) Different lifeboats must, as far as practicable, be lowered in 
compliance with the requirements of paragraph (d)(1)(v) of this section 
at successive drills.
    (3) Each lifeboat must be launched with its assigned operating crew 
aboard, and maneuvered in the water at least once every 3 months, during 
an abandonment drill.
    (4) As far as is reasonable and practicable, rescue boats other than 
lifeboats which are also rescue boats, must be launched each month with 
their assigned crew aboard and maneuvered in the water. In all cases 
this requirement must be complied with at least once every 3 months.
    (5) If a unit is fitted with marine evacuation systems, drills must 
include an exercising of the procedures required for the deployment of 
such a system up to the point immediately preceding actual deployment of 
the system. This aspect of drills should be augmented by regular 
instruction using the on board training aids. Additionally, members of 
the crew or industrial personnel assigned to duties involving the marine 
evacuation system must be further trained by participation in a full 
deployment of a similar system into water, either on board a unit or 
ashore, at intervals normally not longer than 2 years, but in no case 
longer than 3 years.
    (6) Emergency lighting for mustering and abandonment must be tested 
at each abandonment drill.
    (7) On a unit carrying immersion suits or anti-exposure suits, 
immersion suits or anti-exposure suits must be worn by crew members and 
industrial personnel in at least one abandonment drill in any three-
month period. If wearing the suit is impracticable due to warm weather, 
the crew members must be instructed on its donning and use.
    (e) Line-throwing appliance. A drill must be conducted on the use of 
the line-throwing appliance at least once every 3 months. The actual 
firing of the appliance is at the discretion of the person in charge.
    (f) Fire drills. (1) Fire drills must, as far as practicable, be 
planned in such a way that due consideration is given to regular 
practice in the various emergencies that may occur depending on the type 
of unit.
    (2) Each fire drill must include--
    (i) Reporting to stations, and preparing for the duties described in 
the muster list for the particular fire emergency being simulated;
    (ii) Starting of fire pumps and the use of two jets of water to 
determine that the system is in proper working order;
    (iii) Checking the fireman's outfits and other personal rescue 
equipment;
    (iv) Checking the relevant communication equipment;
    (v) Checking the operation of watertight doors, fire doors, and fire 
dampers and main inlets and outlets of ventilation systems in the drill 
area;
    (vi) Checking the necessary arrangements for subsequent abandonment 
of the unit; and
    (vii) Simulated operation of remote controls for stopping 
ventilation and fuel supplies to machinery spaces.
    (3) The equipment used during drills must immediately be brought 
back to its fully operational condition, and any faults and defects 
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the drills must be remedied as soon as possible.
    (g) Onboard training and instruction. (1) Except as provided in 
paragraph (g)(2) of this section, onboard training in the use of the 
unit's lifesaving appliances, including survival craft equipment, and in 
the use of the unit's fire-extinguishing appliances must be given to 
each member of the crew and industrial personnel as soon as possible but 
not later than 2 weeks after they join the unit.
    (2) If crew or industrial personnel are on a regularly scheduled 
rotating assignment to the unit, onboard training in the use of the 
unit's lifesaving appliances, including survival craft equipment, and in 
the use of the unit's fire-extinguishing appliances must be given not 
later than 2 weeks after the time of first joining the unit.
    (3) The crew and industrial personnel must be instructed in the use 
of the unit's fire-extinguishing appliances, lifesaving appliances, and 
in survival at sea at the same interval as the drills. Individual 
instruction may cover different parts of the unit's lifesaving and fire-
extinguishing appliances, but all the unit's lifesaving and fire-
extinguishing appliances, must be covered within any period of 2 months.
    (4) Crew and industrial personnel must be given instructions which 
include, but are not limited to--
    (i) The operation and use of the unit's inflatable liferafts;
    (ii) The problems of hypothermia, first aid treatment for 
hypothermia and other appropriate first aid procedures;
    (iii) The special instructions necessary for use of the unit's 
lifesaving appliances in severe weather and severe sea conditions; and
    (iv) The operation and use of fire-extinguishing appliances.
    (5) Onboard training in the use of davit-launched liferafts must 
take place at intervals of not more than 4 months on each unit with 
davit-launched liferafts. Whenever practicable this must include the 
inflation and lowering of a liferaft. If this liferaft is a special 
liferaft intended for training purposes only, and is not part of the 
unit's lifesaving equipment, this liferaft must be conspicuously marked.
    (6) Each of the industrial personnel without designated 
responsibility for the survival of others on board, must be instructed 
in at least--
    (i) The emergencies which might occur on that particular type of 
unit;
    (ii) The consequences of panic;
    (iii) The location and actuation of fire alarm controls;
    (iv) The location and proper method of use of firefighting 
equipment;
    (v) Fire precautions;
    (vi) The types of all lifesaving appliances carried on the unit and 
proper methods of using them, including--
    (A) The correct method of donning and wearing a lifejacket, and if 
provided an immersion suit;
    (B) Jumping into the water from a height while wearing a lifejacket 
and, if provided, an immersion suit;
    (C) How to board survival craft from the unit and from the water;
    (D) Operation and use of the unit's inflatable liferafts;
    (E) Special instructions necessary for use of the unit's lifesaving 
appliances in severe weather and severe sea conditions;
    (F) Swimming while wearing a lifejacket; and
    (G) Keeping afloat without a lifejacket.
    (vii) Where appropriate, how to survive in the water--
    (A) In the presence of fire or oil on the water;
    (B) In cold conditions; and
    (C) If sharks may be present.
    (viii) Problems of hypothermia, first aid treatment for hypothermia 
and other appropriate first aid procedures;
    (ix) The need to adhere to the principles of survival; and
    (x) The basic methods of boarding helicopters.
    (7) Each member of the crew and each of the industrial personnel 
with designated responsibility for the survival of others on board must 
be instructed in at least the items covered in paragraph (g)(6) of this 
section, and--
    (i) Methods of detection, isolation, control, and extinguishing of 
fire;
    (ii) Checking and maintaining fire fighting equipment;
    (iii) Marshaling of personnel; and
    (iv) Abandonment of the unit, including--

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    (A) Launching survival craft;
    (B) Getting survival craft quickly and safely clear of the unit; and
    (C) Righting a capsized survival craft.
    (v) Handling all survival craft and their equipment, including--
    (A) Checking and maintaining their readiness for immediate use;
    (B) Using equipment to the best advantage;
    (C) Using the sea anchor;
    (D) Remaining, as far as practicable, in the general vicinity of the 
unit, well clear of but not downwind of any hydrocarbons or fire;
    (E) Recovering and, as far as practicable, caring for other 
survivors;
    (F) Keeping a lookout;
    (G) Operating equipment provided to aid in the detection of the 
survival craft by others, including radio distress alerting and radio 
emergency procedures; and
    (H) Making proper use of food and drinking water and using 
protective measures in survival craft such as those for preventing 
exposure to cold, sun, wind, rain, and sea, and for preventing 
seasickness.
    (vi) Cautioning on the preservation of body fluids and the dangers 
of drinking seawater;
    (vii) Transferring personnel from survival craft to helicopters or 
to work boats;
    (viii) Maintaining morale; and
    (ix) Methods of helicopter rescue.
    (h) Records. (1) When musters are held, details of abandonment 
drills, fire drills, other lifesaving appliances, and onboard training 
must be recorded in the unit's official logbook. Logbook entries must 
include the following:
    (i) Logbook entries must identify the date and time of the drill, 
muster, or training session.
    (ii) Logbook entries must identify the survival craft and fire-
extinguishing equipment used in the drills.
    (iii) Logbook entries must identify the inoperative or 
malfunctioning equipment and the corrective action taken.
    (iv) Logbook entries must identify crew members and industrial 
personnel participating in drills or training sessions.
    (v) Logbook entries must identify the subject of the onboard 
training session.
    (2) If a full muster, drill, or training session is not held at the 
appointed time, an entry must be made in the logbook stating the 
circumstances and the extent of the muster, drill, or training session 
held.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25299, May 20, 1996, as amended at 63 FR 52815, Oct. 
1, 1998]



Sec.  109.223  Fire fighting equipment.

    The master or person in charge shall insure that each hand portable 
fire extinguisher, semi-portable fire extinguisher, and fixed fire-
extinguishing system is tested and inspected at least once each twelve 
months.



Sec.  109.227  Verification of vessel compliance with applicable stability requirements.

    (a) The master or person-in-charge shall determine that the vessel 
complies with all applicable stability requirements in the vessel's trim 
and stability book, operating manual, stability letter, Certificate of 
Inspection, and Load Line Certificate, as the case may be, and then 
enter an attestation statement of the verification in the log book, at 
the following times:
    (1) Prior to transitioning from the transit condition to the 
operating condition;
    (2) Prior to transitioning from the operating condition to the 
transit condition;
    (3) Prior to significant changes in deck load or ballast;
    (4) At other times as required by the vessel's trim and stability 
book or operating manual; and
    (5) At all other times necessary to assure the safety of the vessel.
    (b) When determining compliance with applicable stability 
requirements the vessel's draft, trim, and stability must be determined 
as necessary and any stability calculations made in support of the 
determination must be retained on board the vessel for a one month 
period or until a change of location, if shorter.

[CGD 89-037, 57 FR 41823, Sept. 11, 1992]

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           Subpart C_Operation and Stowage of Safety Equipment



Sec.  109.301  Operational readiness, maintenance, and inspection of
lifesaving equipment.

    (a) Operational readiness. Except as provided in Sec.  
109.301(b)(3), each lifesaving appliance must be in good working order 
and ready for immediate use at all times when the unit is in operation.
    (b) Maintenance. (1) The manufacturer's instructions for onboard 
maintenance of lifesaving appliances must be onboard and must include 
the following for each appliance--
    (i) Checklists for use when carrying out the inspections required 
under Sec.  109.301(e);
    (ii) Maintenance and repair instructions;
    (iii) A schedule of periodic maintenance;
    (iv) A diagram of lubrication points with the recommended 
lubricants;
    (v) A list of replaceable parts;
    (vi) A list of sources of spare parts; and
    (vii) A log for records of inspections and maintenance.
    (2) In lieu of compliance with paragraph (b)(1) of this section, The 
OCMI may accept a planned maintenance program that includes the items 
listed in that paragraph.
    (3) If lifeboats, rescue boats or rigid liferafts are maintained and 
repaired while the unit is in operation, there must be a sufficient 
number of lifeboats and liferafts remaining available for use to 
accommodate all persons on board.
    (c) Spare parts and repair equipment. Spare parts and repair 
equipment must be provided for each lifesaving appliance and component 
subject to excessive wear or consumption and that needs to be replaced 
regularly.
    (d) Weekly inspections and tests. (1) Each survival craft, rescue 
boat, and launching appliance must be visually inspected to ensure its 
readiness for use.
    (2) Each lifeboat engine and rescue boat engine must be run ahead 
and astern for a total of not less than 3 minutes, unless the ambient 
air temperature is below the minimum temperature required for starting 
the engine. During this time, demonstrations should indicate that the 
gear box and gear box train are engaging satisfactorily. If the special 
characteristics of an outboard motor fitted to a rescue boat would not 
allow the outboard motor to be run other than with its propeller 
submerged for a period of 3 minutes, the outboard motor should be run 
for such period as prescribed in the manufacturer's handbook.
    (3) The general alarm system must be tested.
    (e) Monthly inspections. (1) Each lifesaving appliance, including 
lifeboat equipment, must be inspected monthly using the checklists 
required under paragraph (b) of this section to make sure it is complete 
and in good working order. A report of the inspection, including a 
statement as to the condition of the equipment, must be recorded in the 
unit's official logbook.
    (2) Each EPIRB and each SART other than an EPIRB or SART in an 
inflatable liferaft, must be tested monthly. The EPIRB must be tested 
using the integrated test circuit and output indicator to determine that 
it is operative.
    (f) Annual inspections. Annual inspection and repair must include 
the following:
    (1) Each survival craft, except for inflatable liferafts, must be 
stripped, cleaned, and thoroughly inspected and repaired, as needed, at 
least once in each year, including emptying and cleaning each fuel tank, 
and refilling it with fresh fuel.
    (2) Each davit, winch, fall and other launching appliance must be 
thoroughly inspected and repaired, as needed, once in each year.
    (3) Each item of survival equipment with an expiration date must be 
replaced during the annual inspection and repair, if the expiration date 
has passed.
    (4) Each battery clearly marked with an expiration date, that is 
used in an item of survival equipment must be replaced during the annual 
inspection and repair, if the expiration date has passed.
    (5) Except for a storage battery used in a lifeboat or rescue boat, 
each battery without an expiration date that is used in an item of 
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must be replaced during the annual inspection and repair.
    (g) Servicing of inflatable lifesaving appliances, inflated rescue 
boats, and marine evacuation systems. (1) Each inflatable lifesaving 
appliance and marine evacuation system must be serviced--
    (i) Within 12 months of its initial packing; and
    (ii) Within 12 months of each subsequent servicing, except when 
servicing is delayed until the next scheduled inspection of the unit, 
provided the delay does not exceed 5 months.
    (2) Each inflatable lifejacket must be serviced in accordance with 
servicing procedures meeting the requirements of part 160, subpart 
160.176 of this chapter. Each hybrid inflatable lifejacket must be 
serviced in accordance with the owner's manual and meet the requirements 
of part 160, subpart 160.077 of this chapter.
    (3) An inflatable liferaft must be serviced at a facility 
specifically approved by the Commandant for the particular brand, and in 
accordance with servicing procedures meeting the requirements of part 
160, subpart 160.151, of this chapter--
    (i) No later than the month and year on its servicing sticker 
affixed under 46 CFR 160.151-57(n), except that servicing may be delayed 
until the next scheduled inspection of the unit, provided that the delay 
does not exceed 5 months; and
    (ii) Whenever the container is damaged or the container straps or 
seals are broken.
    (4) Each inflated rescue boat must be repaired and maintained in 
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. All repairs to inflated 
chambers must be made at a servicing facility approved by the 
Commandant, except for emergency repairs carried out on board the unit.
    (h) Periodic servicing of hydrostatic release units. Each 
hydrostatic release unit, other than a disposable hydrostatic release 
unit, must be serviced--
    (1) Within 12 months of its manufacture and within 12 months of each 
subsequent servicing, except when servicing is delayed until the next 
scheduled inspection of the unit, provided the delay does not exceed 5 
months; and
    (2) In accordance with repair and testing procedures meeting the 
requirements of part 160, subpart 160.062 of this chapter.
    (i) Periodic servicing of launching appliances and release gear. (1) 
Launching appliances must be serviced at the intervals recommended in 
the manufacturer's instructions, or as set out in the shipboard planned 
maintenance program.
    (2) Launching appliances must be thoroughly examined at intervals 
not exceeding 5 years and upon completion of the examination, the 
launching appliance must be subjected to a dynamic test of the winch 
brake.
    (3) Lifeboat and rescue boat release gear must be serviced at the 
intervals recommended in the manufacturer's instructions, or as set out 
in the planned maintenance program.
    (4) Lifeboat and rescue boat release gear must be subjected to a 
thorough examination by properly trained personnel familiar with the 
system at each inspection for certification.
    (5) Lifeboat and rescue boat release gear must be operationally 
tested under a load of 1.1 times the total mass of the lifeboat when 
loaded with its full complement of persons and equipment, whenever 
overhauled, or at least once every 5 years.
    (j) Maintenance of falls. (1) Each fall used in a launching 
appliance must be turned end-for-end at intervals of not more than 30 
months and must be renewed when necessary due to deterioration or at 
intervals of not more than 5 years, whichever is earlier.
    (2) As an alternative to paragraph (j)(1) of this section, each fall 
may be inspected annually and renewed whenever necessary due to 
deterioration or at intervals of not more than 4 years, whichever is 
earlier.
    (k) Rotational deployment of marine evacuation systems. In addition 
to or in conjunction with the servicing intervals of marine evacuation 
systems required by paragraph (g)(1) of this section, each marine 
evacuation system must be deployed from the unit on a

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rotational basis. Each marine evacuation system must be deployed at 
least once every 6 years.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25301, May 20, 1996, as amended by CGD 85-205, 62 FR 
35392, July 1, 1997; CGD 84-069, 63 FR 52816, Oct. 1, 1998; USCG-2001-
11118, 67 FR 58541, Sept. 17, 2002; USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58283, Sept. 
29, 2014]



Sec.  109.323  Manning of survival craft and supervision.

    (a) There must be a sufficient number of trained persons on board 
the survival craft for mustering and assisting untrained persons.
    (b) There must be a sufficient number of deck officers, able seamen, 
or certificated persons on board to operate the survival craft and 
launching arrangements required for abandonment by the total number of 
persons on board.
    (c) There must be one person placed in charge of each survival craft 
to be used. The person in charge must--
    (1) Be a deck officer, able seaman, or certificated person. The 
OCMI, considering the number of persons permitted on board, and the 
characteristics of the unit, may permit persons practiced in the 
handling and operation of liferafts or inflatable buoyant apparatus to 
be placed in charge of liferafts or inflatable buoyant apparatus;
    (2) Have another person designated second-in-command of each 
lifeboat permitted to carry more than 40 persons. This person should be 
a deck officer, able seaman, or certificated person; and
    (3) Have a list of the survival craft crew and must see that the 
crewmembers are acquainted with their duties. The second-in-command of a 
lifeboat must also have a list of the lifeboat crew.
    (d) There must be a person assigned to each motorized survival craft 
who is capable of operating the engine and carrying out minor 
adjustments.
    (e) The person in charge must make sure that the persons required 
under paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this section are equitably 
distributed among the unit's survival craft.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25302, May 20, 1996]



Sec.  109.329  Fire pumps.

    The master or person in charge shall insure that at least one of the 
fire pumps required in Sec.  108.415 is ready for use on the fire main 
system at all times.



Sec.  109.331  Firehoses and hydrants.

    The master or person in charge shall insure that--
    (a) At least one length of firehose with a combination nozzle is 
connected to each fire hydrant required by this subchapter, at all 
times, except that during heavy weather a firehose in an exposed 
location may be temporarily removed from the fire hydrant and stowed in 
an accessible, nearby location;
    (b) A fire hose required by this subchapter is not used for any 
purpose other than firefighting, fire drills, and testing;
    (c) Access to each fire hydrant is not blocked;
    (d) Each firehose, except a firehose temporarily removed from an 
exposed location, is stowed on a rack or reel required by this 
subchapter; and
    (e) Each low velocity spray applicator for a fire hose nozzle is 
attached to the nozzle or stowed next to the fire hydrant to which the 
fire hose is attached.



Sec.  109.333  Fire main cutoff valves.

    The master or person in charge shall insure that each fire main 
cutoff valve is open and sealed to prevent closing, except that a cutoff 
valve may be closed to protect the portion of the fire main system on an 
exposed deck from freezing.



Sec.  109.334  Working over water.

    The master or person in charge shall insure that each person working 
over the water is wearing a life preserver or a buoyant work vest.



Sec.  109.335  Stowage of work vests.

    The master or person in charge shall insure that no work vest is 
stowed where life preservers are stowed.



Sec.  109.337  Fireman's outfit.

    The master or person in charge shall insure that--
    (a) At least 2 persons who are trained in the use of the fireman's 
outfit are on board at all times; and

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    (b) Each fireman's outfit and its spare equipment is stowed in a 
separate and accessible location.
    (c) A fireman's outfit is not used for any purpose other than fire 
fighting except as provided in Sec.  108.703.



Sec.  109.339  Location of fire axes.

    The master or person in charge shall insure that the fire axes 
required in Sec.  108.499 of this subchapter are located in the 
enclosures for fire hoses marked in accordance with Sec.  108.633 of 
this subchapter, if the fire axes are not located in plain view.



Sec.  109.347  Pilot boarding equipment.

    (a) The master or person in charge shall ensure that pilot boarding 
equipment is maintained as follows:
    (1) The equipment must be kept clean and in good working order.
    (2) Each damaged step or spreader step on a pilot ladder must be 
replaced in kind with an approved replacement step or spreader step, 
prior to further use of the ladder. The replacement step or spreader 
step must be secured by the method used in the original construction of 
the ladder, and in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
    (b) The master or person in charge shall ensure compliance with the 
following during pilot boarding operations:
    (1) Only approved pilot boarding equipment may be used.
    (2) The pilot boarding equipment must rest firmly against the hull 
of the vessel and be clear of overboard discharges.
    (3) Two man ropes, a safety line and an approved lifebuoy with an 
approved water light must be at the point of access and be immediately 
available for use during boarding operations.
    (4) Rigging of the equipment and embarkation/debarkation of a pilot 
must be supervised in person by a deck officer.
    (5) Both the equipment over the side and the point of access must be 
adequately lit during night operations.
    (6) If a pilot hoist is used, a pilot ladder must be kept on deck 
adjacent to the hoist and available for immediate use.

[CGD 79-032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984]



              Subpart D_Reports, Notifications, and Records

                        Reports and Notifications



Sec.  109.411  Notice and reporting of casualty.

    The requirements for providing notice and reporting of marine 
casualties are contained in Part 4 of this chapter.

[CGD 84-099, 52 FR 47536, Dec. 14, 1987]



Sec.  109.415  Retention of records after casualty.

    (a) The owner, agent, master, or person in charge of a unit for 
which a report of casualty is made under Sec.  109.411 shall insure that 
all records maintained on the unit are retained on board the unit for at 
least 3 months after the report of casualty is made or until advised by 
the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, that records need not be 
retained on board.
    (b) The records which must be retained in accordance with paragraph 
(a) of this section include:
    (1) Rough and smooth deck log.
    (2) Rough and smooth engine room log.
    (3) Tour reports.
    (4) Bell books.
    (5) Navigation charts in use at the time of casualty.
    (6) Navigation work books.
    (7) Compass deviation cards.
    (8) Gyrocompass records.
    (9) Storage plans.
    (10) Record of drafts.
    (11) Notices to mariners.
    (12) Radiograms sent and received.
    (13) The radio log.
    (14) Personnel list.
    (15) Crane record book.
    (c) The owner, agent, master, or person in charge shall, upon 
request, make the records described in this section available for 
examination by any Coast Guard official authorized to investigate the 
casualty.



Sec.  109.419  Report of unsafe machinery.

    If a boiler, unfired pressure vessel, or other machinery on a unit 
is unsafe to operate, the master or person in charge shall report the 
existence of the unsafe condition to the Officer in Charge, Marine 
Inspection.

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Sec.  109.421  Report of repairs to boilers and pressure vessels.

    Before making repairs, except normal repairs and maintenance such as 
replacement of valves or pressure seals, to boilers or unfired pressure 
vessels in accordance with Sec.  50.05-10 of this chapter, the master or 
person in charge shall report the nature of the repairs to the Officer 
in Charge, Marine Inspection.



Sec.  109.425  Repairs and alterations: Fire detecting and extinguishing
equipment.

    (a) Before making repairs or alterations, except for routine 
maintenance, minor repairs, or emergency repairs or alterations to fire 
detecting and extinguishing equipment, the master or person in charge 
must report the nature of the repairs or alterations to the OCMI.
    (b) When emergency repairs or alterations, other than minor 
emergency repairs, have been made to fire-detecting or fire-
extinguishing equipment, the master or person in charge must report the 
nature of the repairs or alterations to the OCMI.

[CGD 84-069, 63 FR 52816, Oct. 1, 1998]

                                 Records



Sec.  109.431  Logbook.

    (a) The master or person in charge of a unit, that is required by 46 
U.S.C. 11301 to have an official logbook, shall maintain the logbook on 
Form CG-706. When the voyage is completed, the master or person in 
charge shall file the logbook with the Officer in Charge, Marine 
Inspection.
    (b) The master or person in charge of a unit that is not required by 
46 U.S.C. 11301 to have an official logbook, shall maintain, on board, 
an unofficial logbook for making the entries required by this subpart. 
This logbook must be retained on board until the unit's next 
reinspection or inspection for certification.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56828, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 
51208, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-1999-6216, 64 FR 53227, Oct. 1, 1999]



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    The master or person in charge shall insure that the following 
applicable entries are made in the logbook required by this subpart:
    (a) The date of each test of the steering gear, whistle, general 
alarm, and communications equipment and the condition of the equipment.
    (b) The time and date of each opening and closing, while the unit is 
afloat, of each required appliance for watertight integrity not fitted 
with a remote operating control or alarm system and the reasons for the 
action.
    (c) The date of each test of emergency lighting and power systems 
and the condition and performance of the equipment.
    (d) The logbook must include information on emergency training 
drills required in Sec.  109.213(h).
    (e) Prior to getting underway, the fore and aft drafts, the position 
of the loadline marks in relation to the surface of the water, and the 
density of the water in which the vessel is floating, if in fresh or 
brackish water.
    (f) After loading and prior to getting underway and at all other 
times necessary to assure the safety of the vessel, a statement 
verifying vessel compliance with applicable stability requirements as 
required by Sec.  109.227.
    (g) The date of each inspection of each accommodation space.
    (h) The date of each inspection required in Sec.  109.573 if 
performed by the master or person in charge.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56828, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 83-067, 49 FR 
39162, Oct. 4, 1984; CGD 89-037, 57 FR 41824, Sept. 11, 1992; CGD 84-
069, 61 FR 25303, May 20, 1996]



Sec.  109.435  Record of fire fighting equipment inspection.

    (a) The master or person in charge shall ensure that a record of 
each test and inspection required in Sec.  109.223 is maintained on 
board, until the unit is reinspected or inspected for certification.

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    (b) The record required in paragraph (a) of this section must show--
    (1) The date of each test and inspection;
    (2) The number or other identification of each item of equipment 
tested or inspected; and
    (3) The name of the person, and the company he represents if any, 
who conducts the test or inspection.



Sec.  109.437  Crane record book.

    The master or person in charge shall ensure that the following are 
maintained in a crane record book:
    (a) Descriptive information which will identify each crane 
including--
    (1) The API name plate data required by Section 11 of API Spec. 2C, 
Second Edition, February 1972; and
    (2) The rates load chart for each line reeving and boom length which 
may be utilized.
    (b) Information required by Section 3 of the American Petroleum 
Institute Recommended Practice for Operation and Maintenance of Offshore 
Cranes, API RP 2D, First Edition (October 1972) with supplement 1.
    (c) Dates and results of frequent inspections and tests required in 
paragraph (b) of this section.
    (d) Dates and results of periodic inspections and tests required in 
paragraph (b) of this section.
    (e) Date and result of each rated load test.
    (f) Date and description of each replacement or renewal of wire 
rope, hooks, and other load components.
    (g) Date and description of each failure of the crane, or any 
component or safety feature.
    (h) Date and description of each repair to the crane structure, 
boom, or equipment.



Sec.  109.439  Crane certificates.

    The master or person in charge shall insure that the following 
certificates and records for each crane are maintained on the unit:
    (a) Each certificate issued by a crane certifying authority.
    (b) Each record and original certificate, or certified copy of a 
certificate, or manufacturers or testing laboratories, companies or 
organizations for--
    (1) Loose gear;
    (2) Wire rope; and
    (3) The annealing of wrought iron gear.



                       Subpart E_Emergency Signals



Sec.  109.503  Emergency signals.

    (a) Emergency stations signals are established as follows:
    (1) The signal to man emergency stations is a rapid succession of 
short soundings of both the general alarm bell and the whistle, if a 
whistle is installed, for a period of not less than 10 seconds.
    (2) The signal to secure from emergency stations is the sounding of 
both the general alarm bell and the whistle, if a whistle is installed, 
three times.
    (b) The abandon unit stations signals are established as follows:
    (1) The signal to man abandon unit stations is a continuous sounding 
of both the general alarm and the whistle, if a whistle is installed.
    (2) If whistle signals are used to direct the handling of lifeboats 
and davit-launched liferafts, they must be--
    (i) One short blast to lower the lifeboats and davit-launched 
liferafts; and
    (ii) Two short blasts to stop lowering the lifeboats and davit-
launched liferafts.
    (3) The signal to secure from abandon unit stations is the sounding 
of both the general alarm bell and the whistle, if a whistle is 
installed, three times.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56828, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 84-069, 61 FR 
25303, May 20, 1996]



                            Subpart F_Cranes



Sec.  109.521  Cranes: General.

    The master or person in charge shall ensure that each crane is 
operated and maintained in accordance with the API Recommended Practice 
for Operation and Maintenance of Offshore Cranes, API RP 2D, First 
Edition (Oct. 1972) with supplement 1.

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Sec.  109.525  Cranes: Working loads.

    The master or person in charge shall ensure that tables indicating 
the maximum safe working loads for the various working angles of the 
boom, where the boom is rated at varying capacities depending on the 
radius, and the maximum and minimum radius at which the boom may be 
safely used, are conspicuously posted near the controls and are visible 
to the operator when working the crane.



Sec.  109.527  Cranes: Operator designation.

    (a) The master or person in charge shall designate, in writing, each 
crane operator.
    (b) The master or person in charge shall ensure that only designated 
operators operate cranes.
    (c) The master or person in charge shall ensure that each designated 
operator is familiar with the provisions of the API Recommended Practice 
for Operation and Maintenance of Offshore Cranes, API RP 2D, First 
Edition (Oct. 1972) with supplement 1.



                         Subpart G_Miscellaneous



Sec.  109.555  Propulsion boilers.

    The master or person in charge and the engineer in charge shall 
ensure that--
    (a) Steam pressure does not exceed that allowed by the certificate 
of inspection; and
    (b) The safety valves, once set, are not tampered with or made 
inoperative.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56828, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 
51208, Sept. 30, 1997]



Sec.  109.557  Flammable and combustible liquids: Carriage.

    The master or person in charge shall ensure that--
    (a) Flammable and combustible liquids in bulk are not carried, 
except as allowed by endorsement to the Certificate of Inspection;
    (b) Portable tanks are handled and stowed in accordance with 
subparts 98.30 and 98.33 of this chapter and the provisions of 49 CFR 
parts 171 through 179 that apply to portable tanks; and
    (c) Grades B and lower liquids are--
    (1) Authorized, by the Commandant, to be carried; and
    (2) Carried only in fixed independent or integral tanks.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56828, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 84-043, 55 FR 
37413, Sept. 11, 1990]



Sec.  109.559  Explosives and radioactive materials.

    Except as authorized by the master or person in charge, no person 
may use explosives or radioactive materials and equipment on a unit.



Sec.  109.563  Posting of documents.

    The master or person in charge shall ensure that the following are 
posted under glass in the pilot house or control center:
    (a) General arrangement plans for each deck showing--
    (1) Each fire retardant bulkhead;
    (2) Each fire detecting, manual alarm, and fire extinguishing 
system;
    (3) Each fire door;
    (4) Each means of ingress to compartments; and
    (5) Each ventilating system, including the location of each damper, 
fan, and remote means of stopping the fans.
    (6) For units constructed on or after September 30, 1997, and for 
existing units which have their plans redrawn, the symbols used to 
identify the aforementioned details shall be in accordance with IMO 
Assembly resolution A.654(16). The identical symbols can be found in 
ASTM Adjunct F 1626 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  109.105).
    (b) The stability letter issued by the Coast Guard.
    (c) Each SOLAS and Coast Guard certificate issued to the unit.

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56828, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 
51208, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2000-7790, 65 FR 58462, Sept. 29, 2000]



Sec.  109.564  Maneuvering characteristics.

    (a) The master or person in charge of each self-propelled unit of 
1,600 gross tons and over shall ensure that a maneuvering information 
fact sheet is prominently displayed in the pilothouse.

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    (b) For surface type units, the maneuvering information in Subpart 
97.19 of this chapter must be displayed.
    (c) The maneuvering information requirements for column stabilized, 
self-elevating, and other units of unusual design will be specified on a 
case by case basis.



Sec.  109.565  Charts and nautical publications.

    The master or person in charge of a self-propelled unit shall ensure 
that the unit has the following adequate, up to date, and appropriate 
items for the intended voyage:
    (a) Charts.
    (b) Sailing directions.
    (c) Coast pilots.
    (d) Light lists.
    (e) Notices to mariners.
    (f) Tide Tables.
    (g) Current Tables.
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Sec.  109.573  Riveting, welding, and burning operations.

    Except as allowed by this section--
    (a) The master or person in charge shall ensure that there is no 
riveting, welding, or burning--
    (1) In a fuel tank;
    (2) On the boundary of a fuel tank;
    (3) On pipelines, heating coils, pumps, fittings, or other 
appurtenances connected to fuel tanks; or
    (4) On the boundary of spaces adjacent to tanks carrying Grades A, 
B, or C flammable liquids in bulk.
    (b) The operations prohibited in paragraph (a) of this section may 
be allowed if--
    (1) An inspection conducted in accordance with the ``Standard for 
the Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels to be Repaired,'' N.F.P.A. No. 
306-1974, is made--
    (i) In ports or navigable waters of the United States, its 
territories and possessions, by--
    (A) A marine chemist certified by the National Fire Protection 
Association; or
    (B) If a certified marine chemist is not available, a person 
designated by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection; or
    (ii) In all other locations by--
    (A) A marine chemist certified by the National Fire Protection 
Association;
    (B) If a certified marine chemist is not available, a person 
designated by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection; or
    (C) If the persons required in paragraphs (b)(1)(ii) (A) and (B) of 
this section are not available, the master or person in charge; or a 
welding supervisor designated, in writing, by the master or person in 
charge; and
    (2) A certificate is issued by the person conducting the inspection 
stating--
    (i) That he conducted the inspection in accordance with the standard 
in paragraph (b)(1) of this section;
    (ii) The operations that may be conducted; and
    (iii) A list of precautions to be followed during the operations;
    (c) The master or person in charge shall ensure that the precautions 
in paragraph (b)(2)(iii) of this section are followed.



Sec.  109.575  Accumulation of liquids on helicopter decks.

    The master or person in charge shall ensure that no liquids are 
allowed to accumulate on the helicopter decks.



Sec.  109.577  Helicopter fueling.

    (a) The master or person in charge shall designate persons to 
conduct helicopter fueling operations.
    (b) Portable tanks are handled and stowed in accordance with 
subparts 98.30 and 98.33 of this chapter and the provisions of 49 CFR 
parts 171 through 179 that apply to portable tanks; and

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56828, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 84-043, 55 FR 
37413, Sept. 11, 1990]



Sec.  109.585  Use of auto pilot.

    Except as provided in 33 CFR 164.15, when the automatic pilot is 
used in areas of high traffic density, conditions of restricted 
visibility, and all other hazardous navigational situations, the master 
or person in charge shall ensure that--
    (a) It is possible to immediately establish manual control of the 
unit's steering;

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    (b) A competent person is ready at all times to take over steering 
control; and
    (c) The changeover from automatic to manual steering and vice versa 
is made by, or under the supervision of, the officer of the watch.





 Sec. Appendix A to Part 109--Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 
   No. 4-78--Inspection and Certification of Existing Mobile Offshore 
                             Drilling Units

    1. Purpose. To promulgate instructions for the inspection and 
certification of existing mobile offshore drilling units. This NVIC is 
also being published as appendix A of 46 CFR Subchapter IA.
    2. Background. Mobile Offshore Drilling Units are recognized 
internationally through the Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative 
Organization as being a ``special purpose ship'' designed and operated 
to carry out an industrial function at sea. Contemporary U.S. Vessel 
regulations in Title 46 CFR do not adequately cover the safety 
considerations which are unique to the hull and structural designs, 
industrial equipment and operating procedures incorporated in drilling 
vessels. To provide appropriate and adequate standards, the Coast Guard 
with the assistance of the National Offshore Operations Advisory 
Committee, and following the provisions of the Administrative Procedures 
Act, developed Subchapter IA, Regulations for Mobile Offshore Drilling 
Units, 46 CFR Parts 107-109 and amendments to 46 CFR Subchapters ``F'', 
Marine Engineering Regulations, and ``J'', Electrical Engineering 
Regulations. These regulations, published in Federal Register (43 FR 
56788 December 4, 1978) will apply to all units contracted for on or 
after the effective date of the regulations.
    3. Discussion. a. This NVIC elaborates the ``grandfather 
provisions'' of 46 CFR 107.211 and 107.215 in applying Subchapter IA to 
the approximately 150 existing ocean-going U.S. flag mobile offshore 
drilling units. ``Existing'' Mobile Offshore Drilling Units are those 
vessels which have been contracted for before the effective date of the 
regulations including:
    (1) Units in Service.
    (2) Units under construction.
    (3) Units contracted for which are to be constructed and delivered 
prior to January 1, 1981.
    b. Existing uncertificated mobile drilling units of which there are 
approximately 92 of the bottom bearing configuration, i.e., jack-up and 
submersible types, have not previously been required to comply with 
vessel inspection regulations. Some units have met the load line 
requirements of Subchapter ``E'' for International Voyages. Many of the 
older units are not classed by a classification society. Bottom bearing 
units operating on the Outer Continental Shelf of United States have 
been required to meet the safety requirements of 33 CFR Subchapter ``N'' 
as artificial islands. On January 3, 1979, existing bottom bearing units 
are subject to the ``grandfather provisions'' in Sec.  107.211(c) of 
Subchapter IA.
    c. Existing certificated mobile offshore drilling units, for the 
purposes of this NVIC, are column-stabilized and ship-shape types of 
which approximately 58 are currently certificated, or have made 
application for an original Certificate of Inspection or intend to make 
application for an original inspection for certification under 46 CFR 
Subchapter ``I'' on the basis of the unit being contracted for prior to 
the effective date of the new regulations. These units may continue to 
meet the structural, equipment, material and arrangement standards which 
were applicable to the hull, engineering, electrical and industrial 
systems when the units were contracted for. In addition they must meet 
the provisions of d.(1), d.(4)(d), d.(7)(b), d.(8), d.(9), d.(10)(b), 
d.(11) and d.(12) of paragraph 3 of this NVC in accordance with Sec.  
107.215(c)(2) of Subchapter IA.
    d. Inspection Provisions for Existing Uncertificated Units. The 
intent of the ``grandfather'' provisions of this NVIC for existing 
uncertificated units is to ascertain through inspection that the 
material condition of the unit and its equipment meet reasonable levels 
of safety. To this end, the following determinations will be made:
     The design, construction and arrangements of the 
hull, machinery electrical and industrial systems do not reveal 
manifestly unsafe aspects.
     There is no excessive deterioration of the hull 
structure or equipment foundations.
     There are no intrinsic fire or explosion hazards.
     There are no personnel hazards such as unguarded 
moving machinery, potential electrical shock conditions or lack of 
handrails.
     The unit is seaworthy and exhibits satisfactory 
stability.
    (1) General. (a) Repairs and minor alterations to hull structure or 
equipment may be made to the same standards as the original 
installation. However, new installations or major alterations which 
affect vessel or personnel safety shall meet the applicable standards of 
Subchapter IA.
    (b) Existing items of safety equipment not meeting the applicable 
specifications or requirements set forth in Subchapter IA may be 
continued in service as long as they are

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maintained in good working order to the satisfaction of the OCMI. Such 
safety equipment and installations requiring extensive repairs shall be 
replaced and shall meet the applicable specifications and requirements 
of Subchapter IA.
    (c) The OCMI has discretion to accept alternatives or equivalents 
which meet the established standards, and to give special consideration 
to departures from the regulations when it can be shown that special 
circumstances warrant such departures.
    (2) Plan Submittal. (a) For units not classed by the American Bureau 
of Shipping or other recognized classification society, (see 46 CFR 
108.109) the OCMI must have sufficient plans and information submitted 
to him which will describe such things as the unit's size, construction, 
configuration, arrangement of tanks, decks and spaces; and the machinery 
and electrical installation. In addition, the OCMI may require submittal 
of any additional data he considers necessary in order to proceed with 
the original inspections.
    (b) For units classed by the American Bureau of Shipping or other 
recognized classification society, the plans and information described 
in Subchapter IA Sec.  107.305 (a), (b), (v), and (ii) and a general 
description of the machinery and electrical installation shall be 
submitted to the OCMI for information. The OCMI may accept continued 
classification as proof of structural, mechanical, and electrical 
sufficiency. However, the OCMI may require additional plans and 
information if necessary.
    (3) Hull Structure. (a) No structural changes will be required 
unless manifestly unsafe conditions exist.
    (b) Existing uncertificated units must be drydocked or have a 
special examination in lieu of drydocking as required by 46 CFR, 107-
261.
    (c) Achievement of one compartment subdivision is not required where 
extensive modification of the original design would be necessary; 
however, watertight integrity of the hull and structural boundaries must 
be maintained. Bulkheads and decks designed to be watertight must be 
maintained as such where they are penetrated by pipes, electrical cable, 
reach rods, ventilation systems, etc.
    (4) Stability. (a) The stability of each existing unit will be 
reviewed by the Coast Guard. The plans indicated in 46 CFR Subchapter IA 
Sec.  107.305(q) through (u-l) must be submitted to the cognizant OCMI 
or Merchant Marine Technical Office.
    (b) Lightship data from a Coast Guard witnessed and approved 
stability test is required for each existing, uncertificated unit. 
Alternatively other evidence of lightship values will be considered on a 
case by case basis.
    (c) In general, compliance with the intact stability standards of 46 
CFR Subchapter IA, Sec. Sec.  108.303 through 108.309 is required. Where 
existing units were designed to a lesser standard of stability than that 
specified in Sec. Sec.  108.303 through 108.309, some relaxation based 
on proven past performance may be granted at the discretion of the OCMI 
and limiting conditions, if any, set forth in the operating manual. In 
no case will the minimum wind speed for adequate stability be reduced 
below 50 knots.
    (d) An operating manual shall be prepared for each unit. Each 
operating manual must contain the information indicated in 46 CFR 
Subchapter IA, Sec.  109.121(d) and be submitted to the cognizant OCMI 
or Merchant Marine Technical Office for review.
    (5) Load Line. (a) All units are required to obtain and maintain a 
valid Load Line Certificate. The structure and stability of the unit 
must be proven adequate for the voyages and areas of operation intended.
    (b) The American Bureau of Shipping or other recognized 
classification society will issue Load Line Certificates and conduct 
initial and annual load line surveys. Coast Guard and the American 
Bureau of Shipping inspections may be conducted simultaneously, but it 
is the owner's responsibility to arrange coordinated inspection 
schedules.
    (c) The structural review conducted by the American Bureau of 
Shipping or other recognized classification society for load line 
assignment may be accepted by the Coast Guard as proof of structural 
adequacy of the hull.
    (d) The stability review must be completed prior to issuance of a 
Load Line Certificate. The Coast Guard will inform the American Bureau 
of Shipping or other recognized classification society of the results of 
the stability review, and will indicate any stability limitations to be 
placed on the Load Line Certificate.
    (e) Freeboard calculations for self-elevating units with barge type 
hulls will be made in accordance with 46 CFR, Part 42. The bow height 
requirements of 46 CFR 42.20-70 may be relaxed to approximately 33% of 
the normal requirement for barge shapes moving at speeds less than 6 
knots. No relaxation of the addition to freeboard for deficiency in 
sheer is allowed. The freeboard for units other than self-elevating 
units with barge type hulls will be based upon compliance with the 
intact and damage stability standards applicable at the time the unit 
was contracted for.
    (f) All units delivered after the date of this NVIC regardless of 
contract date, must obtain a Load Line Certificate as soon as 
operationally feasible.
    (6) Route and Operating Area Limitations. (a) Units classed by the 
American Bureau of Shipping or other recognized classification society 
for ocean service generally will be certificated by the Coast Guard for 
ocean routes.

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    (b) Unclassed units which have proven structural and stability 
adequacy by continued safe operation in a specific geographic area, such 
as the Gulf of Mexico, will be limited by the Certificate of Inspection 
and Load Line Certificate to that area. To qualify for an unlimited 
oceans route, such a unit must be reviewed for adequacy of the structure 
and stability by the Coast Guard and meet the Load Line requirements of 
d. (5) above.
    (c) Any unit which intends to move or operate outside the 
geographical area indicated on the Certificate of Inspection must 
receive prior approval from the OCMI.
    (7) Fire Protection. (a) Structural fire protection. All units must 
meet the provisions of Sec.  108.123, Insulation of Combustible 
Materials and Sec.  108.127, Storage Lockers for Combustibles. All 
existing interior stairways which are open at each end must be enclosed 
at one level. On units where wood was utilized in the construction of 
accommodation spaces, each space must be equipped with a smoke or heat 
detector either battery powered or operating on the AC power supply. All 
detectors must have the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., label (UL) or 
the Factory Mutual Laboratories (FM) label.
    (b) Fire Extinguishing Systems. Systems and equipment must be 
provided which will meet or be equivalent to the applicable 
specifications and provisions required by Subchapter IA. Installed fire 
extinguishing systems, which provide equivalent or greater protection 
than systems required by Subpart E, Subchapter IA may be continued in 
use as long as they are in good material condition and will function as 
designed. Where practicable, existing washdown systems may be utilized 
as the firemain. Where wood was utilized in the construction of 
accommodation spaces, the applicable requirements of 46 CFR Subchapter 
IA, Table 108.495(a) should be doubled.
    (8) Lifesaving Equipment. (a) Each unit must have lifesaving 
equipment (lifeboats and davit launched liferafts) for 200 percent of 
the total persons allowed on board. Except for submersible type units, 
the installation of lifeboats for 100 percent of the persons (on board) 
is required in accordance with 46 CFR 108.503 of Subchapter IA. 
Consideration will be given to those units where existing arrangement 
and structure do not provide sufficient room for installation of the 
lifeboats or where the added weight of the lifeboats, davits and winches 
will materially reduce the variable load capacity of the unit. In such 
cases, davit launched inflatable liferafts with a combined personnel 
capacity of the required lifeboats, and a rescue boat approved by the 
OCMI may be acceptable equivalents. Submersible type units may 
substitute Coast Guard approved throw over type inflatable liferafts and 
an approved rescue boat for the required lifeboats.
    (b) For the second part of the total 200 percent primary lifesaving 
requirement, lifeboats installed in accordance with 33 CFR, Subchapter 
``N'' Part 144 or Coast Guard approved life floats may be retained as 
provided for in 3.d(1)(b) of this Circular. They will be considered 
collectively with the Coast Guard approved liferafts for calculating the 
amount of equipment to provide for 100 percent of personnel on board.
    (c) Adequate access to all lifesaving equipment must be provided.
    (9) Cranes. (a) Plan approval will not normally be required of any 
crane which conforms to the specifications of the manufacturer as 
originally installed. A rated load test as described in Sec.  107.260 of 
Subchapter IA will be required unless the crane has been load tested 
while under certification by an approved certifying authority as 
provided for in 46 CFR 107.258. Prior to the rated load test, the crane 
should be identified by manufacturer and model number to determine that 
the correct load rating chart is being used. The owner must submit to 
the OCMI details and calculations of any alterations to a crane which 
were accomplished without manufacturer's documentation in order to 
verify the rated load of the crane.
    (10) Electrical. (a) Multiple power sources do not require an 
emergency generator; however, storage batteries or approved relay-
controlled battery operated lanterns are required to be installed for 
the emergency lighting system and provide 12 hours of lighting.
    (b) Electrical equipment installed in Class I, division 1 and 2 
locations, as defined in Subchapter IA, Sec.  108.170 must be of a 
suitable type and in good material condition.
    (11) Unfired Pressure Vessels. (a) Unfired pressure vessels built 
and stamped in accordance with Section VIII of the ASME Code may be 
continued in service as long as they remain in satisfactory condition. 
At the original and subsequent inspections for certification, ASME Code 
pressure vessels must be tested and examined in accordance with the 
requirements in 46 CFR 61.10-5.
    (b) Unfired pressure vessels which cannot be identified as being 
constructed to any recognized standard may be continued in service 
provided that no obvious defects are noted. These pressure vessels shall 
be hydrostatically tested to one and one half times the working 
pressure. For pressure vessels that can not be reasonably 
hydrostatically tested, nondestructive testing may be used to verify the 
pressure vessels condition for continued serviceability. These pressure 
vessels will then be stamped with a Coast Guard identification number 
and periodically tested and examined in accordance with the requirements 
in 46 CFR 61.10-5.
    (12) Marine Sanitation Devices. (a) All units must meet the 
provisions of 33 CFR Part 159,

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Coast Guard Marine Sanitation Devices Regulations. The discharge 
requirements are compatible with the OCS Orders of the U.S. Geological 
Survey.
    4. Action. a. The owner of each existing certificated unit must 
provide the cognizant OCMI a proposed plan to accomplish the 
requirements in paragraph 3. c. of this NVIC within 60 days from the 
effective date of the regulations. Most items should be approved at the 
unit's next inspection for certification; however, where major equipment 
installations are concerned, the owner may be allowed up to two years to 
comply with the requirements from the time the OCMI completes his 
assessment of the proposals.
    b. Application for Original Inspection for Certification. Not later 
than sixty days from January 3, 1979, application for original 
inspection for certification of all existing uncertificated units, shall 
be submitted to the appropriate OCMI. The plans or descriptive data 
specified in paragraph 3.d(2) of this NVIC along with a proposed plan to 
bring the unit into compliance should, if possible, be submitted with 
the application for inspection. If not feasible to assemble all required 
information in this time frame, an estimated date of submittal shall be 
indicated on the application. Arrangements should be made to commence 
the original inspection for certification with due consideration for the 
unit's operating situation.
    c. To the extent possible the same inspection team will conduct the 
inspection of all existing uncertificated units in a geographical area. 
It may be advantageous to conduct the original inspection in conjunction 
with an impending special or periodic survey, drydocking or availability 
period. Units under construction will receive primary consideration by 
the OCMI for the allocation of time and personnel so that any problems 
can be identified while the unit is in the most advantageous situation 
to apply corrections.
    d. The variety of designs and arrangements presented by existing 
uninspected MODU's makes it impractical to prescribe detailed standards 
for all existing units. The procedures followed to implement this NVC 
must provide the necessary flexibility. Items which must be taken into 
consideration in applying this NVIC are listed below. Categorizing units 
into groups to which the same items apply will be of value during the 
inspection process. These items are:
     Type
     Builder
     Model
     Date build
     Classed by ABS or other classification society
     Load Line assignment
     Operating history (including geographical areas)
     Present location
    e. Issuance of the Original Certificate of Inspection. The intent of 
the original inspection of existing uncertificated units is to identify 
and commence correction of any unsafe conditions and/or equipment 
deficiencies and to issue the unit an original Certificate of 
Inspection. A reasonable period of time will be permitted to correct 
minor deficiencies. Those items directly affecting personnel safety and 
health will require immediate attention to correct the unsafe condition. 
Extensive deficiencies, such as those involving structural aspects or 
equipment may require up to two years to remedy. Additional times may be 
allowed if repair facilities are not available to coastal areas adjacent 
to the unit's area of operation. Where manifestly unsafe conditions are 
found, the OCMI may require that the unit discontinue operations until 
such conditions are corrected. If the owner or operator feels aggrieved 
by the decision of the OCMI, the appeals procedures of 46 CFR 2.01-70 
are applicable.
    f. Questions concerning this NVIC should be referred to the 
Commandant (CG-CVC).

[CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56828, Dec. 4, 1978, as amended by CGD 96-041, 61 FR 
50730, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49233, Sept. 25, 2009; 
USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 59781, Oct. 1, 2012]

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                   SUBCHAPTER J_ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING





PART 110_GENERAL PROVISIONS--Table of Contents



                      Subpart 110.01_Applicability

Sec.
110.01-1 General.
110.01-2 OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork 
          Reduction Act.
110.01-3 Repairs and alterations.
110.01-4 Right of appeal.

      Subpart 110.10_Reference Specifications, Standards, and Codes

110.10-1 Incorporation by reference.

              Subpart 110.15_Terms Used in This Subchapter

110.15-1 Definitions.

                       Subpart 110.20_Equivalents

110.20-1 Equivalents.

                      Subpart 110.25_Plan Submittal

110.25-1 Plans and information required for new construction.
110.25-3 Procedure for submitting plans.

                  Subpart 110.30_Testing and Inspection

110.30-1 General.
110.30-3 Initial inspection.
110.30-5 Inspection for certification.
110.30-7 Repairs or alterations.

    Authority: 43 U.S.C 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 
FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security 
Delegation No. 0170.1; Sec.  110.01-2 also issued under 44 U.S.C. 3507. 
Sections 110.15-1 and 110.25-1 also issued under sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-
281, 124 Stat. 2905.

    Source: CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15232, Apr. 8, 1982, unless otherwise 
noted.



                      Subpart 110.01_Applicability



Sec.  110.01-1  General.

    (a) This subchapter applies to all electrical installations on 
vessels subject to subchapters D, H, I, I-A, K, L, O, Q, R, T, U, and W 
of this chapter whenever those subchapters require an electrical 
installation to be in accordance with this subchapter.
    (b) This subchapter applies only to electrical installations 
contracted for after September 30, 1996.
    (c) Installations and equipment accepted by the Coast Guard as 
meeting the applicable requirements in this subchapter in effect on the 
date the installation was contracted for and which are maintained in 
good and serviceable condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection, may be continued in use until replacement is 
ordered by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, or as specified in 
the regulations.
    (d) [Reserved]
    (e) Electrical systems internal to a pressure vessel for human 
occupancy (PVHO) need not meet the requirements of this subchapter, but 
must meet the requirements of Subpart B (Commercial Diving Operations) 
of part 197 of this chapter.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15232, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28271, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  110.01-2  OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork
Reduction Act.

    (a) Purpose. This section collects and displays the control numbers 
assigned to information collection and recordkeeping requirements in 
this subchapter by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). The Coast 
Guard intends that this section comply with the requirements of 44 
U.S.C. 3507(f) which requires that agencies display a current control 
number assigned by the Director of the OMB for each approved agency 
information collection requirement.
    (b) Display.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                            Current OMB
  46 CFR part or section where identified or described      control No.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subpart 110.25..........................................       1625-0031
------------------------------------------------------------------------


[49 FR 38121, Sept. 27, 1984, as amended by USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 
58348, Sept. 30, 2004]



Sec.  110.01-3  Repairs and alterations.

    (a) Repairs and replacements in kind must comply with either the 
regulations in this subchapter or those in effect when the vessel was 
built.

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    (b) Alterations and modifications, such as re-engining, re-powering, 
upgrading of the main propulsion control system, or replacing extensive 
amounts of cabling, must comply with the regulations in this subchapter.
    (c) Conversions specified in 46 U.S.C. 2101(14a), such as the 
addition of a midbody or a change in the service of the vessel, are 
handled on a case-by-case basis by the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety 
Center.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28271, June 4, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 23906, May 
1, 1997]



Sec.  110.01-4  Right of appeal.

    Any person directly affected by a decision or action taken under 
this subchapter, by or on behalf of the Coast Guard, may appeal 
therefrom in accordance with subpart 1.03 of this chapter.

[CGD 88-033, 54 FR 50380, Dec. 6, 1989]



      Subpart 110.10_Reference Specifications, Standards, and Codes



Sec.  110.10-1  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this 
subchapter with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register 
under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition other 
than that specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice 
of change in the Federal Register and the material must be available to 
the public. The word ``should,'' when used in material incorporated by 
reference, is to be construed the same as the words ``must'' or 
``shall'' for the purposes of this subchapter. All approved material is 
available for inspection at the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Design and 
Engineering Standards (CG-ENG), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave. SE., 
Stop 7418, Washington, DC 20593-7418, and is available from the sources 
listed below. It is also available for inspection at the National 
Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the 
availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030 or go to http:/
/www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
    (b) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), ABS Plaza, 16855 Northchase 
Drive, Houston, TX 77060, 281-877-5800, http://www.eagle.org.
    (1) Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, Part 4 Vessel 
Systems and Machinery, 2003 (``ABS Steel Vessel Rules''), IBR approved 
for Sec. Sec.  110.15-1, 111.01-9, 111.12-3, 111.12-5, 111.12-7, 111.33-
11, 111.35-1, 111.70-1, 111.105-31, 111.105-39, 111.105-40, and 113.05-7 
of this chapter.
    (2) Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 
Part 4 Machinery and Systems, 2001 (``ABS MODU Rules''), IBR approved 
for Sec. Sec.  111.12-1, 111.12-3, 111.12-5, 111.12-7, 111.33-11, 
111.35-1, and 111.70-1 of this chapter.
    (c) American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 West 43rd 
Street, New York, NY 10036, 212-642-4900, http://www.ansi.org/.
    (1) ANSI/IEEE C37.12-1991--American National Standard for AC High-
Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis-
Specifications Guide, 1991 (``ANSI/IEEE C37.12''), IBR approved for 
Sec.  111.54-1 of this chapter.
    (2) ANSI/IEEE C37.27-1987 (IEEE Std 331)--Application Guide for Low-
Voltage AC Nonintegrally Fused Power Circuitbreakers (Using Separately 
Mounted Current-Limiting Fuses), 1987 (``ANSI/IEEE C37.27''), IBR 
approved for Sec.  111.54-1 of this chapter.
    (3) ANSI/ISA 12.12.01-2012--Nonincendive Electrical Equipment for 
Use in Class I and II, Division 2 and Class II, Divisions 1 and 2 
Hazardous (Classified) Locations, approved 9 July 2012 (``ANSI/ISA 
12.12.01''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.108-3(b) of this chapter.
    (4) ANSI/ISA-60079-18--Electrical Apparatus for Use in Class I, Zone 
1 Hazardous (Classified) Locations: Type of Protection--Encapsulation 
``m'', approved July 31, 2009 (``ANSI/ISA 60079-18''), IBR approved for 
Sec.  111.106-3(d) of this chapter.
    (5) ANSI/ISA-60079-18--Explosive atmospheres--Part 18: Equipment 
protection by encapsulation ``m'', Third Edition, approved 14 September, 
2012 (``ANSI/ISA 60079-18 (2012)''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.108-3(e) 
of this chapter.
    (d) American Petroleum Institute (API), Order Desk, 1220 L Street 
NW.,

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Washington, DC 20005-4070, 202-682-8000, http://www.api.org.
    (1) API RP 500--Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations 
for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class 
I, Division 1 and Division 2, Second Edition, November 1997, reaffirmed 
in 2002 (``API RP 500''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.106-7(a) and 
111.106-13(b) of this chapter.
    (2) API RP 505--Recommended Practice for Classification of Locations 
for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities Classified as Class 
I, Zone 0, Zone 1, and Zone 2, First Edition, approved January 7, 1998 
(dated November 1997), reaffirmed 2002 (``API RP 505''), IBR approved 
for Sec. Sec.  111.106-7(a) and 111.106-13(b) of this chapter.
    (e) ASME, Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990, 800-843-2763, 
http://www.asme.org.
    (1) ASME A17.1-2000 Part 2 Electric Elevators, 2000 (``ASME 
A17.1''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.91-1 of this chapter.
    (2) [Reserved]
    (f) ASTM International (ASTM), 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West 
Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, 610-832-9500, http://www.astm.org.
    (1) ASTM B 117-97, Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) 
Apparatus, (``ASTM B 117''), IBR approved for Sec.  110.15-1 of this 
chapter.
    (2) ASTM F2876-10--Standard Practice for Thermal Rating and 
Installation of Internal Combustion Engine Packages for use in Hazardous 
Locations in Marine Applications, approved November 1, 2010 (``ASTM 
F2876-10''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.106-3(h) and 111.108-3(g) 
of this chapter.
    (g) Canadian Standards Association (CSA), 5060 Spectrum Way, Suite 
100, Mississauga, Ontario, L4W 5N6, Canada, 800-463-6727, http://
www.csa.ca/.
    (1) CSA C22.2 No. 30-M1986--Explosion-Proof Enclosures for Use in 
Class I Hazardous Locations, Reaffirmed 2007 (``CSA C22.2 No. 30-
M1986''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.106-3(b) and 111.108-3(b) of 
this chapter.
    (2) CSA C22.2 No. 213-M1987--Non-incendive Electrical Equipment for 
Use in Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations, Reaffirmed 2008 (``CSA 
C22.2 No. 213-M1987''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.106-3(b) and 
111.108-3(b) of this chapter.
    (3) CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0-M91--General Requirements--Canadian 
Electrical Code, Part II, Reaffirmed 2006 (``CSA C22.2 No. 0-M91''), IBR 
approved for Sec. Sec.  111.106-3(b) and 111.108-3(b) of this chapter.
    (4) CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 157-92--Intrinsically Safe and Non-incendive 
Equipment for Use in Hazardous Locations, Reaffirmed 2006 (``CSA C22.2 
No. 157-92''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.106-3(b) and 111.108-3(b) 
of this chapter.
    (h) DLA Document Services, Department of Defense, Single Stock 
Point, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111, 215-697-6396, http://
www.assistdocs.com.
    (1) MIL-C-24640A--Military Specification Cables, Light Weight, 
Electric, Low Smoke, for Shipboard Use, General Specification for (1995) 
Supplement 1, June 26, 1995 (``NPFC MIL-C-24640A''), IBR approved for 
Sec. Sec.  111.60-1 and 111.60-3 of this chapter.
    (2) MIL-C-24643A--Military Specification Cables and Cords, Electric, 
Low Smoke, for Shipboard Use, General Specification for (1996), 
Amendment 2, March 13, 1996 (``MIL-C-24643A''), IBR approved for 
Sec. Sec.  111.60-1 and 111.60-3 of this chapter.
    (3) MIL-DTL-24640C with Supplement 1--Detail Specification Cables, 
Lightweight, Low Smoke, Electric, for Shipboard Use, General 
Specification for, November 18, 2011 (``MIL-DTL-24640C''), IBR approved 
for Sec.  111.106-5(a) of this chapter.
    (4) MIL-DTL-24643C with Supplement 1A--Detail Specification Cables, 
Electric, Low Smoke Halogen-Free, for Shipboard Use, General 
Specification for, December 13, 2011 (dated October 1, 2009) (``MIL-DTL-
24643C''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.106-5(a) of this chapter.
    (5) MIL-W-76D--Military Specification Wire and Cable, Hook-Up, 
Electrical, Insulated, General Specification for (2003) Amendment 1-
2003, February 6, 2003 (``NPFC MIL-W-76D''), IBR approved for Sec.  
111.60-11 of this chapter.
    (i) FM Approvals, P.O. Box 9102, Norwood, MA 02062, 781-440-8000, 
http://www.fmglobal.com.
    (1) Class Number 3600--Approval Standard for Electric Equipment for 
use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations General Requirements, November 
1998 (``FM Approvals Class Number 3600''),

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IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.106-3(b) and 111.108-3(b) of this 
chapter.
    (2) Class Number 3610--Approval Standard for Intrinsically Safe 
Apparatus and Associated Apparatus for Use in Class I, II, and III, 
Division 1, Hazardous (Classified) Locations, January 2010 (``FM 
Approvals Class Number 3610''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.106-3(b) 
and 111.108-3(b) of this chapter.
    (3) Class Number 3611--Approval Standard for Nonincendive Electrical 
Equipment for Use in Class I and II, Division 2, and Class III, 
Divisions 1 and 2, Hazardous (Classified) Locations, December 2004 (``FM 
Approvals Class Number 3611''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.106-3(b) 
and 111.108-3(b) of this chapter.
    (4) Class Number 3615--Approval Standard for Explosionproof 
Electrical Equipment General Requirements, August 2006 (``FM Approvals 
Class Number 3615''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.106-3(b) and 
111.108-3(b) of this chapter.
    (5) Class Number 3620--Approval Standard for Purged and Pressurized 
Electrical Equipment for Hazardous (Classified) Locations, August 2000 
(``FM Approvals Class Number 3620''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  
111.106-3(b) and 111.108-3(b) of this chapter.
    (j) Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), IEEE 
Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854, 732-981-0060, 
http://www.ieee.org/.
    (1) IEEE Std C37.04-1999--IEEE Standard Rating Structure for AC 
High-Voltage Circuit Breakers, 1999 (``IEEE C37.04''), IBR approved for 
Sec.  111.54-1 of this chapter.
    (2) IEEE Std C37.010-1999--IEEE Application Guide for AC High-
Voltage Circuit Breakers Rated on a Symmetrical Current Basis, 1999 
(``IEEE C37.010''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.54-1 of this chapter.
    (3) IEEE Std C37.13-1990--IEEE Standard for Low-Voltage AC Power 
Circuit Breakers Used in Enclosures, October 22, 1990 (``IEEE C37.13''), 
IBR approved for Sec.  111.54-1 of this chapter.
    (4) IEEE Std C37.14-2002--IEEE Standard for Low-Voltage DC Power 
Circuit Breakers Used in Enclosures, April 25, 2003 (``IEEE C37.14''), 
IBR approved for Sec.  111.54-1 of this chapter.
    (5) IEEE Std 45-1998--IEEE Recommended Practice for Electric 
Installations on Shipboard, October 19, 1998 (``IEEE 45-1998''), IBR 
approved for Sec. Sec.  111.30-19, 111.105-3, 111.105-31, and 111.105-41 
of this chapter.
    (6) IEEE Std 45-2002--IEEE Recommended Practice for Electrical 
Installations On Shipboard, October 11, 2002 (``IEEE 45-2002''), IBR 
approved for Sec. Sec.  111.05-7, 111.15-2, 111.30-1, 111.30-5, 111.33-
3, 111.33-5, 111.40-1, 111.60-1, 111.60-3, 111.60-5, 111.60-11, 111.60-
13, 111.60-19, 111.60-21, 111.60-23, 111.75-5, and 113.65-5 of this 
chapter.
    (7) IEEE 100--The Authoritative Dictionary of IEEE Standards Terms, 
Seventh Edition, 2000 (``IEEE 100''), IBR approved for Sec.  110.15-1.
    (8) IEEE Std 1202-1991--IEEE Standard for Flame Testing of Cables 
for Use in Cable Tray in Industrial and Commercial Occupancies, 1991 
(``IEEE 1202''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.60-6 and 111.107-1 of 
this chapter.
    (9) IEEE Std 1580-2001--IEEE Recommended Practice for Marine Cable 
for Use on Shipboard and Fixed or Floating Platforms, December 17, 2001 
(``IEEE 1580''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.60-1, 111.60-2, 111.60-
3 and 111.106-5(a) of this chapter.
    (k) International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), 3 Rue de 
Varembe, Geneva, Switzerland, + 41 22 919 02 11, http://www.iec.ch/.
    (1) IEC 60068-2-52--Environmental Testing Part 2: Tests--Test Kb: 
Salt Mist, Cyclic (Sodium Chloride Solution), Second Edition, 1996 
(``IEC 68-2-52''), IBR approved for Sec.  110.15-1.
    (2) IEC 60079-0--Electrical apparatus for Explosive Gas 
Atmospheres--Part 0: General Requirements, Edition 3.1, 2000 (``IEC 
60079-0''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.105-1, 111.105-3, 111.105-5, 
111.105-7, and 111.105-17 of this chapter.
    (3) IEC 60079-1--Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas 
Atmospheres--Part 1: Flameproof Enclosures ``d'' including corr.1, 
Fourth Edition, June 2001 (``IEC 60079-1''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  
111.105-1, 111.105-3, 111.105-5, 111.105-7, 111.105-9, and 111.105-17 of 
this chapter.
    (4) IEC 60079-1:2007--Explosive atmospheres--Part 1: Equipment 
protection by flameproof enclosures ``d'', Sixth edition, 2007-04, IBR 
approved for Sec. Sec.  111.106-3(b) and 111.108-3(b) of this chapter.

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    (5) IEC 60079-2 Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas Atmospheres--
Part 2: Pressurized Enclosures ``p'', Fourth Edition, 2001 (``IEC 60079-
2''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.105-1, 111.105-3, 111.105-5, 
111.105-7, and 111.105-17 of this chapter.
    (6) IEC 60079-2:2007--Explosive atmospheres--Part 2: Equipment 
protection by pressurized enclosures ``p'', Fifth edition, 2007-02, IBR 
approved for Sec. Sec.  111.106-3(b) and 111.108-3(b) of this chapter.
    (7) IEC 60079-5--Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas 
Atmospheres--Part 5: Powder Filling ``q'', Second Edition, 1997 (``IEC 
60079-5''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.105-1, 111.105-3, 111.105-5, 
111.105-7, 111.105-15, and 111.105-17 of this chapter.
    (8) IEC 60079-5:2007--Explosive atmospheres--Part 5: Equipment 
protection by powder filling ``q'', Third edition, 2007-03, IBR approved 
for Sec. Sec.  111.106-3(b) and 111.108-3(b) of this chapter.
    (9) IEC 60079-6--Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas 
Atmospheres--Part 6: Oil Immersion ``o'', Second Edition, 1995 (``IEC 
60079-6''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.105-1, 111.105-3, 111.105-5, 
111.105-7, 111.105-15, and 111.105-17 of this chapter.
    (10) IEC 60079-6:2007--Explosive atmospheres--Part 6: Equipment 
protection by oil immersion ``o'', Third edition, 2007-03, IBR approved 
for Sec.  111.108-3(b) of this chapter.
    (11) IEC 60079-7--Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas 
Atmospheres--Part 7: Increased Safety ``e'', Third Edition, 2001 (``IEC 
60079-7''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.105-1, 111.105-3, 111.105-5, 
111.105-7, 111.105-15, and 111.105-17 of this chapter.
    (12) IEC 60079-7:2006--Explosive atmospheres--Part 7: Equipment 
protection by increased safety ``e'', Fourth edition, 2006-07, IBR 
approved for Sec.  111.106-3(b) of this chapter.
    (13) IEC 60079-11--Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas 
Atmospheres--Part 11: Intrinsic Safety ``i'', Fourth Edition, 1999 
(``IEC 60079-11''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.105-1, 111.105-3, 
111.105-5, 111.105-7, 111.105-11, and 111.105-17 of this chapter.
    (14) IEC 60079-11:2006--Explosive atmospheres--Part 11: Equipment 
protection by intrinsic safety ``i'', Fifth edition, 2006-07, IBR 
approved for Sec.  111.106-3(b) of this chapter.
    (15) IEC 60079-11:2011--Explosive atmospheres--Part 11: Equipment 
protection by intrinsic safety ``i'', Edition 6.0, 2011-06, IBR approved 
for Sec.  111.108-3(b) of this chapter.
    (16) IEC 60079-13:2010--Explosive atmospheres--Part 13: Equipment 
protection by pressurized room ``p'', Edition 1.0, 2010-10, IBR approved 
for Sec. Sec.  111.106-3(b) and 111.108-3(b) of this chapter.
    (17) IEC 60079-15--Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas 
Atmospheres--Part 15: Type of Protection ``n'', Second Edition, 2001 
(``IEC 60079-15''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.105-1, 111.105-3, 
111.105-5, 111.105-7, 111.105-15, and 111.105-17 of this chapter.
    (18) IEC 60079-15:2010--Explosive atmospheres--Part 15: Equipment 
protection by type of protection ``n'', Edition 4.0, 2010-01, IBR 
approved for Sec. Sec.  111.106-3(b) and 111.108-3(b) of this chapter.
    (19) IEC 60079-18--Electrical Apparatus for Explosive Gas 
Atmospheres--Part 18: Encapsulation ``m'', First Edition, 1992 (``IEC 
60079-18''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.105-1, 111.105-3, 111.105-
5, 111.105-7, 111.105-15, and 111.105-17 of this chapter.
    (20) IEC 60079-18:2009--Explosive atmospheres--Part 18: Equipment 
protection by encapsulation ``m'', Edition 3.0, 2009-05, IBR approved 
for Sec. Sec.  111.106-3(b), 111.106-3(d), and 111.108-3(b) and (e) of 
this chapter.
    (21) IEC 60079-25:2010--Explosive atmospheres--Part 25: 
Intrinsically safe electrical systems, Edition 2.0, 2010-02, IBR 
approved for Sec. Sec.  111.106-3(b) and 111.108-3(b) of this chapter.
    (22) IEC 60092-101--Electrical Installation in Ships, Part 101: 
Definitions and General Requirements, Edition 4.1, 2002 (``IEC 60092-
101''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  110.15-1 and 111.81-1 of this 
chapter.
    (23) IEC 60092-201--Electrical Installation in Ships, Part 201: 
System Design-General, Fourth Edition, 1994 (``IEC 60092-201''), IBR 
approved for Sec. Sec.  111.70-3 and 111.81-1 of this chapter.
    (24) IEC 60092-202--Amendment 1 Electrical Installation in Ships, 
Part 202: System Design-Protection, 1996 (``IEC 60092-202''), IBR 
approved for Sec. Sec.  111.12-7, 111.50-3, 111.53-1, and 111.54-1 of 
this chapter.

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    (25) IEC 60092-301--Amendment 2 Electrical Installation in Ships, 
Part 301: Equipment-Generators and Motors, 1995 (``IEC 60092-301''), IBR 
approved for Sec. Sec.  111.12-7, 111.25-5, and 111.70-1 of this 
chapter.
    (26) IEC 60092-302--Electrical Installation in Ships, Part 302: Low-
Voltage Switchgear and Control Gear Assemblies, Fourth Edition, 1997 
(``IEC 60092-302''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.30-1, 111.30-5, and 
111.30-19 of this chapter.
    (27) IEC 60092-303--Electrical Installation in Ships, Part 303: 
Equipment-Transformers for Power and Lighting, Third Edition, 1980 
(``IEC 60092-303''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.20-15 of this chapter.
    (28) IEC 60092-304--Amendment 1 Electrical Installation in Ships, 
Part 304: Equipment--Semiconductor Convertors, 1995 (``IEC 60092-304''), 
IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.33-3 and 111.33-5 of this chapter.
    (29) IEC 60092-306--Electrical Installation in Ships, Part 306: 
Equipment--Luminaries and accessories, Third Edition, 1980 (``IEC 60092-
306''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.75-20 and 111.81-1 of this 
chapter.
    (30) IEC 60092-350:2008--Electrical installations in ships--Part 
350: General construction and test methods of power, control and 
instrumentation cables for shipboard and offshore applications, Edition 
3.0, 2008-02, IBR approved for Sec.  111.106-5(a) of this chapter.
    (31) IEC 60092-352--Electrical Installation in Ships--Choice and 
Installation of Cables for Low-Voltage Power Systems, Second Edition, 
1997 (``IEC 60092-352''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.60-3, 111.60-
5, and 111.81-1 of this chapter.
    (32) IEC 60092-353--Electrical Installations in Ships--Part 353: 
Single and Multicore Non-Radial Field Power Cables with Extruded Solid 
Insulation for Rated Voltages 1kV and 3kV, Second Edition, 1995 (``IEC 
60092-353''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.60-1, 111.60-3, and 
111.60-5 of this chapter.
    (33) IEC 60092-353:2011--Electrical installations in ships--Part 
353: Power cables for rated voltages 1 kV and 3 kV, Edition 3.0, 2011-
08, IBR approved for Sec.  111.106-5(a) of this chapter.
    (34) IEC 60092-401--Electrical Installations in Ships, Part 401: 
Installation and Test of completed Installation with amendment 1 (1987) 
and amendment 2 (1997), Third Edition, 1980 (``IEC 60092-401''), IBR 
approved for Sec. Sec.  111.05-9 and 111.81-1 of this chapter.
    (35) IEC 60092-502--Electrical installations in ships--Part 502: 
Tankers--Special features, Fifth edition, 1999-02 (``IEC 60092-502''), 
IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.81-1, 111.105-31, 111.106-3(b), 111.106-
5(c), 111.106-15(a), and 111.108-3(b) of this chapter.
    (36) IEC 60092-503--Electrical installations in ships, Part 503: 
Special features: A.C. supply systems with voltages in the range of 
above 1kV up to and including 11kV, First Edition, 1975 (``IEC 60092-
503''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.30-5 of this chapter.
    (37) IEC 60331-11--Tests for electric cables under fire conditions--
Circuit integrity--Part 11: Apparatus--Fire alone at a flame temperature 
of at least 750 [deg]C, First Edition, 1999 (``IEC 60331-11''), IBR 
approved for Sec.  113.30-25 of this chapter.
    (38) IEC 60331-21--Tests for Electric Cables Under Fire Conditions--
Circuit Integrity--Part 21: Procedures and Requirements--Cables of Rated 
Voltage up to and Including 0.6/1.0kV, First Edition, 1999 (``IEC 60331-
21''), IBR approved for Sec.  113.30-25 of this chapter.
    (39) IEC 60332-1--Tests on Electric Cables Under Fire Conditions, 
Part 1: Test on a Single Vertical Insulated Wire or Cable, Third 
Edition, 1993 (``IEC 60332-1''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.30-19 of 
this chapter.
    (40) IEC 60332-3-22--Tests on Electric Cables Under Fire 
Conditions--Part 3-22: Test for Vertical Flame Spread of Vertically-
Mounted Bunched Wires or Cables--Category A, First Edition, 2000 (``IEC 
60332-3-22''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.60-1, 111.60-2, 111.60-6, 
and 111.107-1 of this chapter.
    (41) IEC 60529--Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP 
Code), Edition 2.1, 2001 (``IEC 60529''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  
110.15-1, 111.01-9, 113.10-7, 113.20-3, 113.25-11, 113.30-25, 113.37-10, 
113.40-10, and 113.50-5 of this chapter.
    (42) IEC 60533--Electrical and Electronic Installations in Ships--
Electromagnetic Compatibility, Second Edition, 1999 (``IEC 60533''), IBR 
approved for Sec.  113.05-7 of this chapter.
    (43) IEC 60947-2--Low-Voltage Switchgear and Controlgear Part 2:

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Circuit-Breakers, Third Edition, 2003 (``IEC 60947-2''), IBR approved 
for Sec.  111.54-1 of this chapter.
    (44) IEC 61363-1--Electrical Installations of Ships and Mobile and 
Fixed Offshore Units--Part 1: Procedures for Calculating Short-Circuit 
Currents in Three-Phase a.c., First Edition, 1998 (``IEC 61363-1''), IBR 
approved for Sec.  111.52-5 of this chapter.
    (45) IEC 61892-7:2007--Mobile and fixed offshore units--Electrical 
installations--Part 7: Hazardous areas, Edition 2.0, 2007-11, IBR 
approved for Sec.  111.108-3(b) of this chapter.
    (46) IEC 62271-100--High-voltage switchgear and controlgear--part 
100: High-voltage alternating current circuitbreakers, Edition 1.1, 2003 
(``IEC 62271-100''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.54-1 of this chapter.
    (l) International Maritime Organization (IMO Publications Section), 
4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom, + 44 (0) 20 7735 
7611, http://www.imo.org.
    (1) International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 
Consolidated Text of the International Convention for the Safety of Life 
at Sea, 1974, and its Protocol of 1988: Article, Annexes and 
Certificates. (Incorporating all Amendments in Effect from January 
2001), 2001 (``IMO SOLAS 74''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.99-5, 
111.105-31, 112.15-1, and 113.25-6 of this chapter.
    (2) IMO Resolution A.1023(26)--Code for the Construction and 
Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 2009, 18 January 2010 
(``2009 IMO MODU Code''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.108-3(b) of this 
chapter.
    (m) International Society of Automation (ISA), 67 T.W. Alexander 
Drive, PO Box 12277, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, 919-549-8411, 
http://www.isa.org/.
    (1) RP 12.6--Wiring Practices for Hazardous (Classified) Locations 
Instrumentation Part I: Intrinsic Safety, 1995 (``ISA RP 12.6''), IBR 
approved for Sec.  111.105-11 of this chapter.
    (2) [Reserved]
    (n) Lloyd's Register, 71 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4BS, UK, + 
44-0-20-7709-9166, http://www.lr.org/.
    (1) Type Approval System--Test Specification Number 1, 2002, IBR 
approved for Sec.  113.05-7 of this chapter.
    (2) [Reserved]
    (o) National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), 1300 North 
17th Street, Arlington, VA 22209, 703-841-3200, http://www.nema.org/.
    (1) NEMA Standards Publication ICS 2-2000--Industrial Control and 
Systems Controllers, Contactors, and Overload Relays, Rated 600 Volts, 
2000 (``NEMA ICS 2''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.70-3 of this chapter.
    (2) NEMA Standards Publication ICS 2.3-1995--Instructions for the 
Handling, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Motor Control 
Centers Rated not More Than 600 Volts, 1995 (``NEMA ICS 2.3''), IBR 
approved for Sec.  111.70-3 of this chapter.
    (3) NEMA Standards Publication No. ICS 2.4-2003--NEMA and IEC 
Devices for Motor Service--a Guide for Understanding the Differences, 
2003 (``NEMA ICS 2.4''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.70-3 of this 
chapter.
    (4) NEMA Standards Publication No. ANSI/NEMA 250-1997--Enclosures 
for Electrical Equipment (1000 Volts Maximum), August 30, 2001 (``NEMA 
250''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  110.15-1, 111.01-9, 110.15-1, 
113.10-7, 113.20-3, 113.25-11, 113.30-25, 113.37-10, 113.40-10, and 
113.50-5 of this chapter.
    (5) NEMA Standards Publication No. WC-3-1992--Rubber Insulated Wire 
and Cable for the Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy, 
Revision 1, February 1994 (``NEMA WC-3''), IBR approved for Sec.  
111.60-13 of this chapter.
    (6) NEMA WC-70/ICEA S-95-658-1999--Standard for Non-Shielded Power 
Rated Cable 2000V or Less for the Distribution of Electrical Energy, 
1999 (``NEMA WC-70''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.60-13 of this chapter.
    (p) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch 
Park, Quincy, MA 02169, 617-770-3000, http://www.nfpa.org.
    (1) NEC 2002 (NFPA 70)--National Electrical Code Handbook, Ninth 
Edition, 2002 (``NFPA NEC 2002''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.05-
33, 111.20-15, 111.25-5, 111.50-3, 111.50-7, 111.50-9, 111.53-1, 111.54-
1, 111.55-1, 111.59-1, 111.60-7, 111.60-13, 111.60-23, 111.81-1, 
111.105-1, 111.105-3, 111.105-5, 111.105-7, 111.105-9, 111.105-15, 
111.105-17, and 111.107-1 of this chapter.

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    (2) NFPA 70--National Electrical Code, 2011 Edition (``NFPA 70''), 
IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.106-3(b), 111.106-5(c), and 111.108-
3(b)(1) and (2) of this chapter.
    (3) NFPA 77--Recommended Practice on Static Electricity, 2000 
(``NFPA 77''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.105-27 of this chapter.
    (4) NFPA 99--Standard for Health Care Facilities, 2005 (``NFPA 
99''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.105-37 of this chapter.
    (5) NFPA 496--Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for 
Electrical Equipment, 2003 (``NFPA 496''), IBR approved for Sec.  
111.105-7 of this chapter.
    (6) NFPA 496--Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for 
Electrical Equipment, 2008 Edition (``NFPA 496 (2008)''), IBR approved 
for Sec.  111.106-3(c) of this chapter.
    (7) NFPA 496--Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for 
Electrical Equipment, 2013 Edition (``NFPA 496 (2013)''), IBR approved 
for Sec.  111.108-3(d) of this chapter.
    (q) Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), 1333 Isaac Hull Avenue SE., 
Washington, DC 20376, 202-781-0000, http://www.navsea.navy.mil.
    (1) DDS 300-2--A.C. Fault Current Calculations, 1988 (``NAVSEA DDS 
300-2''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.52-5 of this chapter.
    (2) MIL-HDBK-299(SH)--Military Handbook Cable Comparison Handbook 
Data Pertaining to Electric Shipboard Cable Notice 1-1991 (Revision of 
MIL-HDBK-299(SH) (1989)), October 15, 1991 (``NAVSEA MIL-HDBK-
299(SH)''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.60-3 of this chapter.
    (r) UL (formerly Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.), 2600 NW. Lake 
Road, Camas, WA, 98607, 877-854-3577, http://www.ul.com.
    (1) UL 44--Standard for Thermoset-Insulated Wire and Cable, 
Fifteenth Edition, Mar. 22, 1999 (Revisions through and including May 
13, 2002) (``UL 44''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.60-11 of this chapter.
    (2) UL 50--Standard for Safety Enclosures for Electrical Equipment, 
Eleventh Edition, Oct. 19, 1995 (``UL 50''), IBR approved for Sec.  
111.81-1 of this chapter.
    (3) UL 62--Standard for Flexible Cord and Fixture Wire, Sixteenth 
Edition, Oct. 15, 1997 (``UL 62''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.60-13 of 
this chapter.
    (4) UL 83--Standard for Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires and Cables, 
Twelfth Edition, Sept. 29, 1998 (``UL 83''), IBR approved for Sec.  
111.60-11 of this chapter.
    (5) UL 484--Standard for Room Air Conditioners, Seventh Edition, 
(Revisions through and including Sep. 3, 2002), Apr. 27, 1993 (``UL 
484''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.87-3 of this chapter.
    (6) UL 489--Molded-Case Circuit Breakers, Molded-Case Switches, and 
Circuit-Breaker Enclosures, Ninth Edition, (Revisions through and 
including Mar. 22, 2000), Oct. 31, 1996 (``UL 489''), IBR approved for 
Sec. Sec.  111.01-15 and 111.54-1 of this chapter.
    (7) UL 514A--Metallic Outlet Boxes, Ninth Edition, Dec. 27, 1996 
(``UL 514A''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.81-1 of this chapter.
    (8) UL 514B--Conduit, Tubing, and Cable Fittings, Fourth Edition, 
Nov. 3, 1997 (``UL 514B''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.81-1 of this 
chapter.
    (9) UL 514C--Standard for Nonmetallic Outlet Boxes, Flush-Device 
Boxes, and Covers, Second Edition, Oct. 31, 1988 (``UL 514C''), IBR 
approved for Sec.  111.81-1 of this chapter.
    (10) UL 674--Standard for Safety: Electric Motors and Generators for 
Use in Division 1 Hazardous (Classified) Locations, Fourth Edition with 
revisions through Aug. 12, 2008 (dated Dec. 11, 2003) (``ANSI/UL 674''), 
IBR approved for Sec.  111.106-3(b) of this chapter.
    (11) UL 674--Standard for Safety: Electric Motors and Generators for 
Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, Fifth Edition, dated May 31, 
2011 (with revisions through July 19, 2013) (``ANSI/UL 674 (2013)''), 
IBR approved for Sec.  111.108-3(b) of this chapter.
    (12) UL 823--Electric Heaters for Use in Hazardous (Classified) 
Locations, Ninth Edition including revisions through Nov. 15, 2007 
(dated Oct. 20, 2006) (``ANSI/UL 823''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  
111.106-3(b) and 111.108-3(b) of this chapter.
    (13) UL 844--Standard for Safety: Luminaires for Use in Hazardous 
(Classified) Locations, Twelfth Edition including revisions through Nov. 
20, 2008 (dated Jan. 11, 2006) (``ANSI/UL 844''),

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IBR approved for Sec.  111.106-3(b) of this chapter.
    (14) UL 844--Standard for Safety: Luminaires for Use in Hazardous 
(Classified) Locations, Thirteenth Edition, dated June 29, 2012 (``ANSI/
UL 844 (2012)''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.108-3(b) of this chapter.
    (15) UL 913--Standard for Intrinsically Safe Apparatus and 
Associated Apparatus for Use in Class i, ii, and iii, Division 1, 
Hazardous (Classified) Locations, Sixth Edition, (Revisions through and 
including Dec. 15, 2003) August 8, 2002 (``UL 913''), IBR approved for 
Sec.  111.105-11 of this chapter.
    (16) UL 913--Standard for Safety: Intrinsically Safe Apparatus and 
Associated Apparatus for Use in Class I, II, and III, Division 1, 
Hazardous Locations, Seventh Edition, Dated July 31, 2006 (including 
revisions through June 3, 2010) (``ANSI/UL 913''), IBR approved for 
Sec. Sec.  111.106-3(b) and 111.108-3(b) of this chapter.
    (17) UL 1042--Standard for Electric Baseboard Heating Equipment, 
Apr. 11, 1994, IBR approved for Sec.  111.87-3 of this chapter.
    (18) UL 1072--Standard for Medium-Voltage Power Cables, Third 
Edition, Dec. 28, 2001 (revisions through and including Apr. 14, 2003), 
IBR approved for Sec.  111.60-1 of this chapter.
    (19) UL 1104--Standard for Marine Navigation Lights, Second Edition, 
Oct. 29, 1998, IBR approved for Sec.  111.75-17 of this chapter.
    (20) UL 1203--Standard for Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof 
Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, Third 
Edition, Sept. 7, 2000 (Revisions through and including Apr. 30, 2004), 
IBR approved for Sec.  111.105-9 of this chapter.
    (21) UL 1203--Standard for Safety: Explosion-Proof and Dust-Ignition 
Proof Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, 
Fourth Edition, Dated September 15, 2006 (including revisions through 
October 28, 2009) (``ANSI/UL 1203''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  
111.106-3(b) and 111.108-3(b) of this chapter.
    (22) UL 1309--Marine Shipboard Cables, First Edition, July 14, 1995, 
IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.60-1, 111.60-3, and 111.106-5(a) of this 
chapter.
    (23) UL 1581--Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables, and 
Flexible Cords, May 6, 2003, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  111.30-19, 
111.60-2, and 111.60-6 of this chapter.
    (24) UL 1598--Luminaires, First Edition, Jan. 31, 2000, IBR approved 
for Sec.  111.75-20 of this chapter.
    (25) UL 1598A--Standard for Supplemental Requirements for Luminaires 
for Installation on Marine Vessels, First Edition, Dec. 4, 2000, IBR 
approved for Sec.  111.75-20 of this chapter.
    (26) UL 1604--Electrical Equipment for use in Class I and II, 
Division 2 and Class III Hazardous (Classified) Locations, Third 
Edition, Dated April 28, 1994 (including revisions through February 3, 
2004) (``UL 1604''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.108-3(b) of this 
chapter.
    (27) UL 2225--Cables and Cable-Fittings for Use in Hazardous 
(Classified) Locations, Second Edition, Dec. 21, 2005 (``ANSI/UL 
2225''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.106-3(b) of this chapter.
    (28) UL 2225--Standard for Safety: Cables and Cable-Fittings for use 
in Hazardous (Classified) Locations, Third Edition, dated February 25, 
2011 (``ANSI/UL 2225 (2011)''), IBR approved for Sec.  111.108-3(b) of 
this chapter.

[USCG-2012-0850, 80 FR 16990, Mar. 31, 2015]



              Subpart 110.15_Terms Used in This Subchapter



Sec.  110.15-1  Definitions.

    As used in this subchapter--
    (a) The electrical and electronic terms are defined in IEEE 100 or 
IEC 60092-101 (both incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).
    (b) In addition to the definitions in paragraph (a) of this 
section--
    Coastwise Vessel means a vessel that normally navigates the waters 
of any ocean or the Gulf of Mexico 20 nautical miles or less offshore 
and is certificated for coastwise navigation by the Coast Guard.
    Commandant means the Commandant of the Coast Guard.
    Constructed means the date--
    (1) The vessel's keel was laid; or
    (2) Construction identifiable with the vessel or facility began and 
assembly of that vessel or facility commenced comprising of 50 metric 
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1 percent of the estimated mass of all structural material, whichever is 
less.
    Corrosion resistant material or finish means any material or finish 
that meets the testing requirements of ASTM B 117 (incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1) or test Kb in IEC 60068-2-52.
    Corrosive location means a location exposed to the weather on 
vessels operating in salt water or a location on board which may be 
exposed to the corrosive effects of the cargo carried or of the vessel's 
systems.
    Dead ship condition is the condition in which the main propulsion 
plant, boilers and auxiliaries are not in operation due to the absence 
of power.
    Dripproof means enclosed so that equipment meets at least a NEMA 250 
(incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1) Type 1 with dripshield, 
Type 2, or Type 12; or IEC 60529 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 
110.10-1) IP 22 rating.
    Embarkation station means a location from which persons embark into 
survival craft or are assembled before embarking into survival craft.
    Emergency squad means the crew designated on the station bill as the 
nucleus of a damage control party.
    Flashpoint means the minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off 
a vapor in sufficient concentration to form an ignitable mixture with 
air near the surface of the liquid, as specified by the appropriate test 
procedure and apparatus.
    Great Lakes vessel means a vessel that navigates exclusively on the 
Great Lakes and their connecting and tributary waters.
    IECEx System means an international certification system covering 
equipment that meets the provisions of the IEC 60079 series of standards 
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1). The IECEx System is 
comprised of an Ex Certification Body and an Ex Testing Laboratory that 
has been accepted into the IECEx System after satisfactory assessment of 
their competence to ISO/IEC Standard 17025, ISO/IEC Guide 65, IECEx 
rules of procedures, IECEx operational documents, and IECEx technical 
guidance documents as part of the IECEx assessment process.
    Independent laboratory means a laboratory that is accepted by the 
Commandant under part 159 of this chapter for the testing and listing or 
certification of electrical equipment.
    Integral tank means a tank that is a structural part of the vessel's 
hull and is influenced in the same manner and by the same loads that 
stress the adjacent hull structure.
    Location not requiring an exceptional degree of protection means a 
location which is not exposed to the environmental conditions outlined 
in the definition for locations requiring exceptional degrees of 
protection. This location requires the degree of protection of Sec.  
111.01-9 (c) or (d) of this chapter. These locations include--
    (1) An accommodation space;
    (2) A dry store room;
    (3) A passageway adjacent to quarters;
    (4) A water closet without a shower or bath;
    (5) A radio, gyro and chart room; and
    (6) A location with similar environmental conditions.
    Location requiring an exceptional degree of protection means a 
location exposed to weather, seas, splashing, pressure-directed liquids, 
or similar moisture conditions. These locations include--
    (1) On deck;
    (2) A machinery space;
    (3) A cargo space;
    (4) A location within a galley or pantry area, laundry, or water 
closet which contains a shower or bath; and
    (5) Other spaces with similar environmental conditions.
    Non-hazardous means an area in which an explosive gas atmosphere is 
not expected to be present in quantities that require special 
precautions for the construction, installation, and use of electrical 
equipment.
    Nonsparking fan means nonsparking fan as defined in ABS Steel Vessel 
Rules (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1), section 4-8-3/
11.
    Ocean vessel means a vessel that navigates the waters of any ocean 
or the Gulf of Mexico more than 20 nautical miles offshore and is 
certificated by the Coast Guard for ocean navigation.
    OCS activity has the same meaning as it does in 33 CFR 140.10.

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    Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) has the same meaning as it does in 33 
CFR 140.10.
    Shut-off valve is a valve that closes a pipeline and provides 
nominal metal-to-metal contact between the valve operating parts, 
including the disc and gate, and the valve body.
    Special Division 1 is a Class I, Zone 0 hazardous location in 
Article 505 of NFPA 70 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1) 
that may require special considerations for electrical equipment 
installed in such locations.
    Waterproof means watertight; except that, moisture within or leakage 
into the enclosure is allowed if it does not interfere with the 
operation of the equipment enclosed. In the case of a generator or motor 
enclosure, waterproof means watertight; except that, leakage around the 
shaft may occur if the leakage is prevented from entering the oil 
reservoir and the enclosure provides for automatic drainage.
    Watertight means enclosed so that equipment meets at least a NEMA 
250 Type 4 or 4X or an IEC 60529 IP 56 rating.
    Zone 0 is a hazardous location in which an explosive gas or vapor in 
mixture with air is continuously present or present for long periods.
    Zone 1 is a hazardous location in which an explosive gas or vapor in 
mixture with air is likely to occur in normal operating conditions.
    Zone 2 is a hazardous location in which an explosive gas or vapor in 
mixture with air is not likely to occur in normal operating conditions, 
or in which such a mixture, if it does occur, will only exist for a 
short time.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28274, June 4, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 23907, May 
1, 1997; 62 FR 27659, May 20, 1997; USCG-2000-7790, 65 FR 58462, Sept. 
29, 2000; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65195, Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-2013-0671, 
78 FR 60152, Sept. 30, 2013; USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48929, Aug. 18, 2014; 
USCG-2012-0850, 80 FR 16995, Mar. 31, 2015; USCG-2016-0498, 82 FR 35091, 
July 28, 2017]



                       Subpart 110.20_Equivalents



Sec.  110.20-1  Equivalents.

    The Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center (MSC), may approve any 
arrangement, fitting, appliance, apparatus, equipment, calculation, 
information, or test that provides a level of safety equivalent to that 
established by specific provisions of this subchapter. Requests for 
approval must be submitted to the Marine Safety Center. If necessary, 
the Marine Safety Center may require engineering evaluations and tests 
to demonstrate the equivalence of the substitute.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28275, June 4, 1996]



                      Subpart 110.25_Plan Submittal



Sec.  110.25-1  Plans and information required for new construction.

    The following plans, if applicable to the particular vessel, must be 
submitted for Coast Guard review in accordance with Sec.  110.25-3:
    Note: A Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular on the Subject of 
``Coast Guard Review of Merchant Vessel Plans and Specifications'' is 
available from the offices listed in Sec.  110.25-3. The Circular 
recommends practices and procedures for plan submittals.
    (a) Elementary one-line wiring diagram of the power system, 
supported, by cable lists, panelboard summaries, and other information 
including--
    (1) Type and size of generators and prime movers;
    (2) Type and size of generator cables, bus-tie cables, feeders, and 
branch circuit cables;
    (3) Power, lighting, and interior communication panelboards with 
number of circuits and rating of energy consuming devices;
    (4) Type and capacity of storage batteries;
    (5) Rating of circuit breakers and switches, interrupting capacity 
of circuit breakers, and rating or setting of overcurrent devices;
    (6) Computations of short circuit currents in accordance with 
Subpart 111.52; and
    (7) Overcurrent protective device coordination analysis for each 
generator distribution system of 1500 kilowatts or above that includes 
selectivity and shows that each overcurrent device has an interrupting 
capacity sufficient to interrupt the maximum asymmetrical short-circuit 
current available at the point of application.
    (b) Electrical plant load analysis including connected loads and 
computed

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operating loads for each condition of operation.
    (c) Elementary and isometric or deck wiring plans, including the 
location of each cable splice, a list of symbols, and the manufacturer's 
name and identification of each item of electrical equipment, of each--
    (1) Steering gear circuit and steering motor controller;
    (2) General emergency alarm system;
    (3) Sound-powered telephone or other fixed communication system;
    (4) Power-operated boat winch;
    (5) Fire detecting and alarm system;
    (6) Smoke detecting system;
    (7) Electric watertight door system;
    (8) Fire door holding systems;
    (9) Public address system;
    (10) Manual alarm system; and
    (11) Supervised patrol system.
    (d) Deck wiring or schematic plans of power systems and lighting 
systems, including symbol lists, with manufacturer's name and 
identification of each item of electric equipment, and showing:
    (1) Locations of cables;
    (2) Cable sizes and types;
    (3) Locations of each item of electric equipment;
    (4) Locations of cable splices.
    (e) Switchboard wiring diagram.
    (f) Switchboard material and nameplate list.
    (g) Elementary wiring diagram of metering and automatic switchgear.
    (h) Description of operation of propulsion control and bus transfer 
switchgear.
    (i) For vessels with hazardous locations for which part 111, subpart 
111.105, is applicable, plans showing the extent and classification of 
all hazardous locations, including information on--
    (1) Equipment identification by manufacturer's name and model 
number;
    (2) Equipment use within the system;
    (3) Cable parameters;
    (4) Equipment locations;
    (5) Installation details; and
    (6) A certificate of testing, and listing or certification, by an 
independent laboratory, where required by the respective standard.
    (j) Plans and installation instructions for each approved component 
of an intrinsically safe system listed or certified by an independent 
laboratory (see Sec.  111.105-11 of this chapter).
    (k) Motor starter elementary wiring diagram, enclosure drawing, and 
starter application.
    (l) Plans and information sufficient to evaluate equipment to be 
considered for equivalency under Sec.  110.20-1.
    (m) Plans and information sufficient to evaluate equipment or 
systems required to meet the specifications of this Subchapter but not 
to be approved by the Commandant.

    Note to paragraph (m): This equipment evaluation is generally 
performed by the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center and includes 
items such as cable splices, signalling lights, shore connection boxes, 
submersible pumps, engine order telegraph systems, shaft speed and 
thrust indicator systems, and steering gear failure alarm systems.

    (n) Plans and information sufficient to evaluate equipment required 
by this subchapter to meet a reference standard or military 
specification.

    Note to paragraph (n): This equipment evaluation is generally 
performed by the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center, and includes 
items such as circuit breakers, switches, lighting fixtures, air heating 
equipment, busways, outlet boxes, and junction boxes. Items required to 
meet an IEEE, IEC, NEMA, UL, ANSI, or other industry standard or a 
military specification are considered acceptable if manufacturer's 
certification of compliance is indicated on a material list or plan. 
However, if the standards require third-party testing and listing or 
certification, proof of listing or certification by an independent 
laboratory must also be submitted.

    (o) Detailed analysis showing compliance with the MC cable 
requirements in Sec.  111.60-23(b) of this chapter.
    (p) For an OSV with hazardous locations to which subpart 111.106 of 
this part applies, plans showing the extent and classification of all 
hazardous locations, including information on--
    (1) Equipment identification by manufacturer's name and model 
number;
    (2) Equipment use within the system;
    (3) Parameters of intrinsically safe systems, including cables;
    (4) Equipment locations;
    (5) Installation details and/or approved control drawings; and
    (6) A certificate of testing, and listing or certification, by an 
independent laboratory, as defined by 46 CFR

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159.001-3, or an IECEx Certificate of Conformity under the IECEx System, 
where required by the respective standard in Sec.  111.106-3(b)(1), (2), 
or (3) of this subchapter.
    (q) For vessels with hazardous locations to which subpart 111.108 of 
this chapter applies, plans showing the extent and classification of all 
hazardous locations, including information on--
    (1) Equipment identification by manufacturer's name and model 
number;
    (2) Equipment use within the system;
    (3) Parameters of intrinsically safe systems, including cables;
    (4) Equipment locations;
    (5) Installation details and/or approved control drawings; and
    (6) A certificate of testing, and listing or certification, by an 
independent laboratory or an IECEx Certificate of Conformity under the 
IECEx System, where required by the respective standard in Sec.  
111.108-3(b)(1), (2), or (3) of this chapter.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15232, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 81-030, 53 FR 
17846, May 18, 1988; CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28275, June 4, 1996; 62 FR 23907, 
May 1, 1997; USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48929, Aug. 18, 2014; USCG-2012-0850, 
80 FR 16995, Mar. 31, 2015]



Sec.  110.25-3  Procedure for submitting plans.

    (a) The plans required by Sec.  110.25-1 must be submitted to one of 
the following Coast Guard offices:
    (1) By visitors to the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center, 
U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 
20593, or by mail to: Commanding Officer (MSC), Attn: Marine Safety 
Center, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7430, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue 
SE., Washington, DC 20593-7430, in a written or electronic format. 
Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at http:/
/www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.
    (2) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection at or nearest the place 
where the vessel is to be built.
    (b) [Reserved]
    (c) Three copies of each plan are required so that one can be 
returned to the submitter. If the submitter desires additional copies of 
approved plans, he should submit enough for the necessary distribution.
    Note: The Coast Guard and the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) 
coordinate plan review for vessels classed by the ABS in order to 
eliminate duplication of effort. An applicant for plan review of a 
vessel that is classed by the ABS should consult Commanding Officer, 
Marine Safety Center, to determine applicable procedures for submitting 
plans.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15232, Apr. 8, 1982]

    Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations affecting Sec.  
110.25-3, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the 
Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.govinfo.gov.



                  Subpart 110.30_Testing and Inspection



Sec.  110.30-1  General.

    (a) This section supplements the general requirements for testing 
and inspecting vessels in other parts of this chapter.
    (b) In the inspection of electric equipment and installations, the 
rules of the American Bureau of Shipping for materials and construction, 
and the certificate of classification that refers to them, except as 
otherwise provided by this subchapter, are accepted as standard.
    (c) This subpart must not be construed to imply that shop tests or 
factory inspections of electric apparatus or equipment of the types 
conducted by the American Bureau of Shipping are conducted by the Coast 
Guard. Shop tests of electric apparatus or equipment are conducted by 
the Coast Guard only when required by this chapter or when requested, 
either by the manufacturer, shipbuilder, owner, or the Coast Guard, and 
agreed to by all.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15232, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28275, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  110.30-3  Initial inspection.

    The initial inspection, which may be a series of inspections during 
the construction of the vessel, includes a complete inspection of the 
electric installation and electric equipment or apparatus. The 
inspection is to determine that the arrangement, materials, and their 
installations meet this chapter and the approved plans. The inspection

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also is to determine that the workmanship of all equipment and apparatus 
and the installation is satisfactory.



Sec.  110.30-5  Inspection for certification.

    Electric installations and electric equipment must be inspected at 
the inspection for certification and periodic inspection to determine 
mechanical and electrical condition and performance. Particular note 
must be made of circuits added or modified after the original issuance 
of the Certificate of Inspection.

[USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6504, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  110.30-7  Repairs or alterations.

    The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection must be notified before--
    (a) Alterations or modifications that deviate from approved plans; 
or
    (b) Repairs, alterations, or modifications that affect the safety of 
the vessel.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28275, June 4, 1996]



PART 111_ELECTRIC SYSTEMS_GENERAL REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents



                         Subpart 111.01_General

Sec.
111.01-1 General.
111.01-3 Placement of equipment.
111.01-5 Protection from bilge water.
111.01-7 Accessibility and spacing.
111.01-9 Degrees of protection.
111.01-11 Corrosion-resistant parts.
111.01-13 Limitations on porcelain use.
111.01-15 Temperature ratings.
111.01-17 Voltage and frequency variations.
111.01-19 Inclination of the vessel.

 Subpart 111.05_Equipment Ground, Ground Detection, and Grounded Systems

111.05-1 Purpose.

                            Equipment Ground

111.05-3 Design, construction, and installation; general.
111.05-7 Armored and metallic-sheathed cable.
111.05-9 Masts.

                            System Grounding

111.05-11 Hull return.
111.05-13 Grounding connection.
111.05-15 Neutral grounding.
111.05-17 Generation and distribution system grounding.
111.05-19 Tank vessels; grounded distribution systems.

                            Ground Detection

111.05-20 Grounded distribution systems on OSVs designed to carry 
          flammable or combustible liquids with closed-cup flashpoints 
          not exceeding 60 [deg]C (140 [deg]F).
111.05-21 Ground detection.
111.05-23 Location of ground indicators.
111.05-25 Ungrounded systems.
111.05-27 Grounded neutral alternating current systems.
111.05-29 Dual voltage direct current systems.

                           Grounded Conductors

111.05-31 Grounding conductors for systems.
111.05-33 Equipment safety grounding (bonding) conductors.
111.05-37 Overcurrent devices.

                       Subpart 111.10_Power Supply

111.10-1 Definitions.
111.10-3 Two generating sources.
111.10-4 Power requirements, generating sources.
111.10-5 Multiple energy sources.
111.10-7 Dead ship.
111.10-9 Ship's service supply transformers; two required.

           Subpart 111.12_Generator Construction and Circuits

111.12-1 Prime movers.
111.12-3 Excitation.
111.12-5 Construction and testing of generators.
111.12-7 Voltage regulation and parallel operation.
111.12-9 Generator cables.
111.12-11 Generator protection.
111.12-13 Propulsion generator protection.

 Subpart 111.15_Storage Batteries and Battery Chargers: Contruction and 
                              Installation

111.15-1 General.
111.15-2 Battery construction.
111.15-3 Battery categories.
111.15-5 Battery installation.
111.15-10 Ventilation.
111.15-20 Conductors.
111.15-25 Overload and reverse current protection.
111.15-30 Battery chargers.

  Subpart 111.20_Transformer Construction, Installation, and Protection

111.20-1 General requirements.
111.20-5 Temperature rise.
111.20-10 Autotransformers.

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111.20-15 Protection of transformers against overcurrent.

                          Subpart 111.25_Motors

111.25-1 General requirements
111.25-5 Marking.
111.25-15 Duty cycle.

                       Subpart 111.30_Switchboards

111.30-1 Location and installation.
111.30-3 Accessibility of switchboard components and connections.
111.30-4 Circuit breakers removable from the front.
111.30-5 Construction.
111.30-11 Deck coverings.
111.30-15 Nameplates.
111.30-17 Protection of instrument circuits.
111.30-19 Buses and wiring.
111.30-24 Generation systems greater than 3000 kw.
111.30-25 Alternating-current ship's service switchboards.
111.30-27 Direct current ship's service switchboards.
111.30-29 Emergency switchboards.

          Subpart 111.33_Power Semiconductor Rectifier Systems

111.33-1 General.
111.33-3 Nameplate data.
111.33-5 Installation.
111.33-7 Alarms and shutdowns.
111.33-9 Ventilation exhaust.
111.33-11 Propulsion systems.

                   Subpart 111.35_Electric Propulsion

111.35-1 Electrical propulsion installations.

                       Subpart 111.40_Panelboards

111.40-1 Panelboard standard.
111.40-5 Enclosure.
111.40-7 Location.
111.40-9 Locking device.
111.40-11 Numbered switching unit and panelboard directory.
111.40-13 Rating.
111.40-15 Overcurrent device.

                  Subpart 111.50_Overcurrent Protection

111.50-1 Protection of equipment.
111.50-2 Systems integration.
111.50-3 Protection of conductors.
111.50-5 Location of overcurrent protective devices.
111.50-7 Enclosures.
111.50-9 Disconnecting and guarding.

      Subpart 111.51_Coordination of Overcurrent Protective Devices

111.51-1 Purpose.
111.51-3 Protection of vital equipment.

          Subpart 111.52_Calculation of Short-Circuit Currents

111.52-1 General.
111.52-3 Systems below 1500 kilowatts.
111.52-5 Systems 1500 kilowatts or above.

                          Subpart 111.53_Fuses

111.53-1 General.

                     Subpart 111.54_Circuit Breakers

111.54-1 Circuit breakers.
111.54-3 Remote control.

                         Subpart 111.55_Switches

111.55-1 General.
111.55-3 Circuit connections.

                         Subpart 111.59_Busways

111.59-1 General.
111.59-3 No mechanical cooling.

               Subpart 111.60_Wiring Materials and Methods

111.60-1 Construction and testing of cable.
111.60-2 Specialty cable for communication and RF applications.
111.60-3 Cable application.
111.60-4 Minimum cable conductor size.
111.60-5 Cable installation.
111.60-6 Fiber optic cable.
111.60-7 Demand loads.
111.60-9 Segregation of vital circuits.
111.60-11 Wire.
111.60-13 Flexible electric cord and cables.
111.60-17 Connections and terminations.
111.60-19 Cable splices.
111.60-21 Cable insulation tests.
111.60-23 Metal-clad (Type MC) cable.

       Subpart 111.70_Motor Circuits, Controllers, and Protection

111.70-1 General.
111.70-3 Motor controllers and motor-control centers.
111.70-5 Heater circuits.
111.70-7 Remote control, interlock, and indicator circuits.

             Subpart 111.75_Lighting Circuits and Protection

111.75-1 Lighting feeders.
111.75-5 Lighting branch circuits.
111.75-15 Lighting requirements.
111.75-16 Lighting of survival craft and rescue boats.
111.75-17 Navigation lights.
111.75-18 Signaling lights.
111.75-20 Lighting fixtures.

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            Subpart 111.77_Appliances and Appliance Circuits

111.77-1 Overcurrent protection.
111.77-3 Appliances.

                       Subpart 111.79_Receptacles

111.79-1 Receptacle outlets; general.
111.79-3 Grounding pole.
111.79-9 Transmitting power between receptacles.
111.79-11 Lifeboat receptacles.
111.79-13 Different voltages and power types.
111.79-15 Receptacles for refrigerated containers.

             Subpart 111.81_Outlet Boxes and Junction Boxes

111.81-1 Outlet boxes and junction boxes; general.
111.81-3 Cables entering boxes.

                  Subpart 111.83_Shore Connection Boxes

111.83-1 General.
111.83-5 Bottom entrance and protected enclosures.

              Subpart 111.85_Electric Oil Immersion Heaters

111.85-1 Electric oil immersion heaters.

              Subpart 111.87_Electric Air Heating Equipment

111.87-1 Applicability.
111.87-3 General requirements.

                Subpart 111.91_Elevators and Dumbwaiters

111.91-1 Power, control, and interlock circuits.

           Subpart 111.95_Electric Power-Operated Boat Winches

111.95-1 Applicability.
111.95-3 General requirements.
111.95-7 Wiring of boat winch components.

     Subpart 111.97_Electric Power-Operated Watertight Door Systems

111.97-1 Applicability.
111.97-3 General requirements.
111.97-5 Electric and hydraulic power supply.
111.97-7 Distribution.
111.97-9 Overcurrent protection.

          Subpart 111.99_Fire Door Holding and Release Systems

111.99-1 Applicability.
111.99-3 Definitions.
111.99-5 General.

          Subpart 111.101_Submersible Motor-Driven Bilge Pumps

111.101-1 Applicability.
111.101-3 General requirements.

                 Subpart 111.103_Remote Stopping Systems

111.103-1 Power ventilation systems except machinery space ventilation 
          systems.
111.103-3 Machinery space ventilation.
111.103-7 Ventilation stop stations.
111.103-9 Machinery stop stations.

                   Subpart 111.105_Hazardous Locations

111.105-1 Applicability; definition.
111.105-3 General requirements.
111.105-5 System integrity.
111.105-7 Approved equipment.
111.105-9 Explosion-proof and flameproof equipment.
111.105-11 Intrinsically safe systems.
111.105-15 Additional methods of protection.
111.105-17 Wiring methods for hazardous locations.
111.105-19 Switches.
111.105-21 Ventilation.
111.105-27 Belt drives.
111.105-29 Combustible liquid cargo carriers.
111.105-31 Flammable or combustible cargo with a flashpoint below 60 
          [deg]C (140 [deg]F), carriers of liquid-sulphur or inorganic 
          acid.
111.105-32 Bulk liquefied flammable gas and ammonia carriers.
111.105-33 Mobile offshore drilling units.
111.105-35 Vessels carrying coal.
111.105-37 Flammable anesthetics.
111.105-39 Additional requirements for vessels carrying vehicles with 
          fuel in their tanks.
111.105-40 Additional requirements for RO/RO vessels.
111.105-41 Battery rooms.
111.105-43 Paint stowage or mixing spaces.
111.105-45 Vessels carrying agricultural products.

               Subpart 111.106_Hazardous Locations on OSVs

111.106-1 Applicability.
111.106-3 General requirements.
111.106-5 Cable and wiring.
111.106-7 Classification of adjacent spaces with access to hazardous 
          locations.
111.106-9 Classification of flammable or combustible cargo storage and 
          handling locations.

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111.106-11 Classification of storage and handling locations of heated 
          combustible liquid cargoes.
111.106-13 Cargo handling devices or cargo pump rooms handling flammable 
          or combustible cargoes.
111.106-15 Ventilation of hazardous locations.
111.106-17 Piping: electrical bonding.

                   Subpart 111.107_Industrial Systems

111.107-1 Industrial systems.

  Subpart 111.108_Hazardous Locations Requirements on U.S. and Foreign 
 MODUs, Floating OCS Facilities, Vessels Conducting OCS Activities, and 
         U.S. Vessels That Carry Flammable and Combustible Cargo

111.108-1 Applicability.
111.108-2 [Reserved]
111.108-3 General requirements.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; Department of Homeland Security 
Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 111.05-20 and Subpart 111.106 also issued 
under sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905.

    Source: CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, unless otherwise 
noted.



                         Subpart 111.01_General



Sec.  111.01-1  General.

    (a) Electric installations on vessels must ensure:
    (1) Maintenance of services necessary for safety under normal and 
emergency conditions.
    (2) Protection of passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel 
from electrical hazards.
    (3) Maintenance of system integrity through compliance with the 
applicable system requirements (IEEE, NEC, IEC, etc.) to which plan 
review has been approved.
    (b) Combustible material should be avoided in the construction of 
electrical equipment.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28275, June 4, 1996; 62 FR 23907, May 1, 1997]



Sec.  111.01-3  Placement of equipment.

    (a) Electric equipment must be arranged, as far as practicable, to 
prevent mechanical damage to the equipment from the accumulation of 
dust, oil vapors, steam, or dripping liquids.
    (b) Apparatus that may arc must be ventilated or be in ventilated 
compartments in which flammable gases, acid fumes, and oil vapors cannot 
accumulate. Skylights and ventilators must be arranged to prevent 
flooding of the apparatus.



Sec.  111.01-5  Protection from bilge water.

    Each of the following in or around the bilge area must be arranged 
or constructed so that it cannot be damaged by bilge water:
    (a) Generators.
    (b) Motors.
    (c) Electric coupling.
    (d) Electric cable.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28275, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.01-7  Accessibility and spacing.

    (a) The design and arrangement of electric apparatus must afford 
accessibility to each part as needed to facilitate proper inspection, 
adjustment, maintenance, or replacement.
    (b) Within an enclosure, the spacing between energized components 
(or between an energized component and ground) must be to the 
appropriate industry standard for the voltage and current utilized in 
the circuit. Additionally, spacing within any enclosure must be 
sufficient to facilitate servicing.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28275, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.01-9  Degrees of protection.

    (a) Interior electrical equipment exposed to dripping liquids or 
falling solid particles must be manufactured to at least NEMA 250 or IEC 
60529 (both incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1) IP 22 degree 
of protection as appropriate for the service intended.
    (b) Electrical equipment in locations requiring exceptional degrees 
of protection as defined in 46 CFR 110.15-1 must be enclosed to meet at 
least the minimum degrees of protection in ABS Steel Vessel Rules 
(incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1), section 4-8-3, Table 
2, or appropriate NEMA 250 type for the service intended. Each enclosure 
must be designed so that the total rated temperature of the equipment 
inside the enclosure is not exceeded.

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    (c) Central control consoles and similar control enclosures must be 
manufactured to at least NEMA 250 Type 2 or IEC 60529 IP 22 degree of 
protection regardless of location.
    (d) Equipment for interior locations not requiring exceptional 
degrees of protection must be manufactured to at least NEMA 250 Type 1 
with dripshield or IEC 60529 IP 11 as specified in IEC 60529.

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65195, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.01-11  Corrosion-resistant parts.

    Each enclosure and part of electric equipment that can be damaged by 
corrosion must be made of corrosion-resistant materials or of materials 
having a corrosion resistant finish.



Sec.  111.01-13  Limitations on porcelain use.

    Porcelain must not be used for lamp sockets, switches, receptacles, 
fuse blocks, or other electric equipment where the item is solidly 
mounted by machine screws or their equivalent, unless the porcelain 
piece is resiliently mounted.



Sec.  111.01-15  Temperature ratings.

    (a) In this subchapter, an ambient temperature of 40 [deg]C (104 
[deg]F) is assumed except as otherwise stated.
    (b) A 50 [deg]C (122 [deg]F) ambient temperature is assumed for all 
rotating electrical machinery in boiler rooms, engine rooms, auxiliary 
machinery rooms, and weather decks, unless it can be shown that a 45 
[deg]C (113 [deg]F) ambient temperature will not be exceeded in these 
spaces.
    (c) A 45 [deg]C (113 [deg]F) ambient temperature is assumed for 
cable and all other non-rotating electrical equipment in boiler rooms, 
in engine rooms, in auxiliary machinery rooms, and on weather decks. For 
installations using UL 489 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 
110.10-1) SA marine type circuit breakers, the ambient temperature for 
that component is assumed to be 40 [deg]C (104 [deg]F). For 
installations using Navy type circuit breakers, the ambient temperature 
for that component is assumed to be 50 [deg]C (122 [deg]F).
    (d) Unless otherwise indicated in this subchapter, a 55 [deg]C (131 
[deg]F) ambient temperature is assumed for all control and 
instrumentation equipment.
    (e) If electrical equipment is utilized in a space in which the 
equipment's rated ambient temperature is below the assumed ambient 
temperature of the space, its load must be derated. The assumed ambient 
temperature of the space plus the equipment's actual temperature rise at 
its derated load must not exceed the equipment's total rated temperature 
(equipment's rated ambient temperature plus its rated temperature rise).

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28276, June 4, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 23907, May 
1, 1997; USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58348, Sept. 30, 2004; USCG-2003-16630, 
73 FR 65196, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.01-17  Voltage and frequency variations.

    Unless otherwise stated, electrical equipment must function at 
variations of at least 5 percent of rated 
frequency and + 6 percent to -10 percent of rated voltage. This 
limitation does not address transient conditions.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28276, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.01-19  Inclination of the vessel.

    (a) All electrical equipment must be designed and installed to 
operate for the particular location and environment in which it is to be 
used. Additionally, electrical equipment necessary for the maneuvering, 
navigation, and safety of the vessel or its personnel must be designed 
and installed to operate under any combination of the following 
conditions:
    (1) 15 degrees static list, 22.5 degrees dynamic roll; and
    (2) 7.5 degrees static trim.
    (b) All emergency installations must be designed and installed to 
operate when the vessel is at 22.5 degrees list and 10 degrees trim.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28276, June 4, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 23907, May 
1, 1997]



 Subpart 111.05_Equipment Ground, Ground Detection, and Grounded Systems



Sec.  111.05-1  Purpose.

    This subpart contains requirements for the grounding of electric 
systems, circuits, and equipment.

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    Note: Circuits are grounded to limit excessive voltage from 
lightning, transient surges, and unintentional contact with higher 
voltage lines, and to limit the voltage to ground during normal 
operation. Conductive materials enclosing electric conductors and 
equipment, or forming part of that equipment, are grounded to prevent a 
voltage above ground on the enclosure materials.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28276, June 4, 1996]

                            Equipment Ground



Sec.  111.05-3  Design, construction, and installation; general.

    (a) An electric apparatus must be designed, constructed, and 
installed to prevent any person from accidentally contacting energized 
parts.
    (b) Exposed, noncurrent-carrying metal parts of fixed equipment that 
may become energized because of any condition must be grounded.
    (c) Exposed, noncurrent-carrying metal parts of portable equipment 
must be grounded through a conductor in the supply cable to the 
grounding pole in the receptacle.
    (d) If the installation of the electrical equipment does not ensure 
a positive ground to the metal hull or equivalent conducting body, the 
apparatus must be grounded to the hull with a grounding conductor.



Sec.  111.05-7  Armored and metallic sheathed cable.

    When installed, the metallic armor or sheath must meet the 
installation requirements of Section 25 of IEEE 45-2002 (incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65196, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.05-9  Masts.

    Each nonmetallic mast and topmast must have a lightning-ground 
conductor in accordance with section 10 of IEC 60092-401 (incorporated 
by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65196, Oct. 31, 2008, as amended by USCG-2013-
0671, 78 FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013]

                            System Grounding



Sec.  111.05-11  Hull return.

    (a) A vessel's hull must not carry current as a conductor except for 
the following systems:
    (1) Impressed current cathodic protection systems.
    (2) Limited and locally grounded systems, such as a battery system 
for engine starting that has a one-wire system and the ground lead 
connected to the engine.
    (3) Insulation level monitoring devices if the circulation current 
does not exceed 30 milliamperes under the most unfavorable conditions.
    (4) Welding systems with hull return except vessels subject to 46 
CFR Subchapter D.



Sec.  111.05-13  Grounding connection.

    Each grounded system must have only one point of connection to 
ground regardless of the number of power sources operating in parallel 
in the system.



Sec.  111.05-15  Neutral grounding.

    (a) Each propulsion, power, lighting, or distribution system having 
a neutral bus or conductor must have the neutral grounded.
    (b) The neutral of a dual-voltage system must be solidly grounded at 
the generator switchboard.



Sec.  111.05-17  Generation and distribution system grounding.

    The neutral of each grounded generation and distribution system 
must:
    (a) Be grounded at the generator switchboard, except the neutral of 
an emergency power generation system must be grounded with:
    (1) No direct ground connection at the emergency switchboard;
    (2) The neutral bus permanently connected to the neutral bus on the 
main switchboard; and
    (3) No switch, circuit breaker, or fuse in the neutral conductor of 
the bus-tie feeder connecting the emergency switchboard to the main 
switchboard; and

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    (b) Have the ground connection accessible for checking the 
insulation resistance of the generator to ground before the generator is 
connected to the bus.



Sec.  111.05-19  Tank vessels; grounded distribution systems.

    (a) If the voltage of a distribution system is less than 1,000 
volts, line to line, a tank vessel must not have a grounded distribution 
system.
    (b) If the voltage of a distribution system on a tank vessel is 
1,000 volts or greater, line to line, and the distribution system is 
grounded (including high-impedance grounding), any resulting current 
must not flow through a hazardous (classified) location.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28276, June 4, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 23907, May 
1, 1997]

                            Ground Detection



Sec.  111.05-20  Grounded distribution systems on OSVs designed to carry
flammable or combustible liquids with closed-cup flashpoints not exceeding
60 [deg]C (140 [deg]F).

    (a) This section applies to OSVs of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT 
if GT ITC is not assigned), as defined in Sec.  125.160 of this chapter, 
that are designed to carry flammable or combustible liquids with a 
closed-cup flashpoint not exceeding 60 [deg]C (140 [deg]F).
    (b) A grounded distribution system is only allowed as provided in 
paragraph (c) of this section.
    (c) Grounding of the neutral for alternating current power networks 
of 3,000 volts (line to line) or more is permitted, provided that any 
possible resulting current does not flow directly through any hazardous 
locations.

[USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48929, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  111.05-21  Ground detection.

    There must be ground detection for each:
    (a) Electric propulsion system;
    (b) Ship's service power system;
    (c) Lighting system; and
    (d) Power or lighting distribution system that is isolated from the 
ship's service power and lighting system by transformers, motor 
generator sets, or other devices.



Sec.  111.05-23  Location of ground indicators.

    Ground indicators must:
    (a) Be at the vessel's ship's service generator distribution 
switchboard for the normal power, normal lighting, and emergency 
lighting systems;
    (b) Be at the propulsion switchboard for propulsion systems; and
    (c) Be readily accessible.
    (d) Be provided (at the distribution switchboard or at another 
location, such as a centralized monitoring position for the circuit 
affected) for each feeder circuit that is isolated from the main source 
by a transformer or other device.

    Note to paragraph (d): An alarm contact or indicating device 
returned to the main switchboard via a control cable, that allows the 
detecting equipment to remain near the transformer or other isolating 
device for local troubleshooting, is allowed.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28276, June 4, 1996; 62 FR 23907, May 1, 1997]



Sec.  111.05-25  Ungrounded systems.

    Each ungrounded system must be provided with a suitably sensitive 
ground detection system located at the respective switchboard which 
provides continuous indication of circuit status to ground with a 
provision to momentarily remove the indicating device from the reference 
ground.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28276, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.05-27  Grounded neutral alternating current systems.

    Grounded neutral and high-impedance grounded neutral alternating 
current systems must have a suitably sensitive ground detection system 
which indicates current in the ground connection, is able to withstand 
the maximum available fault current without damage, and provides 
continuous indication of circuit status to ground. A provision must be 
included to compare indications under fault conditions with those under 
normal conditions.

[CGD 94-108, 62 FR 23907, May 1, 1997]



Sec.  111.05-29  Dual voltage direct current systems.

    Each dual voltage direct current system must have a suitably 
sensitive

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ground detection system which indicates current in the ground 
connection, has a range of at least 150 percent of neutral current 
rating and indicates the polarity of the fault.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28276, June 4, 1996]

                           Grounded Conductors



Sec.  111.05-31  Grounding conductors for systems.

    (a) A conductor for grounding a direct-current system must be the 
larger of:
    (1) The largest conductor supplying the system; or
    (2) No. 8 AWG (8.4mm\2\).
    (b) A conductor for grounding the neutral of an alternating-current 
system must meet Table 111.05-31(b).

 Table 111.05-31(b)--Neutral Grounding Conductor for Alternating-Current
                                 System
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Size of the largest generator cable or equivalent
     for parallel generators--AWG-MCM (mm\2\)        Size of the system
-------------------------------------------------- grounding conductor--
                                   Less than or          AWG(mm\2\)
         Greater than                equal to
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                2 (33.6).........           8 (8.4)
2 (33.6)......................  0 (53.5).........          6 (13.3)
0 (53.5)......................  3/0 (85.0).......          4 (21.2)
3/0 (85.0)....................  350 MCM (177)....          2 (33.6)
350 MCM (177).................  600 MCM (304)....          0 (53.5)
600 MCM (304).................  1100 MCM (557)...        2/0 (67.5)
1100 MCM (557)................  .................        3/0 (85.0)
------------------------------------------------------------------------



Sec.  111.05-33  Equipment safety grounding (bonding) conductors.

    (a) Each equipment-grounding conductor must be sized in accordance 
with Section 250.122 of NFPA NEC 2002 (incorporated by reference; see 46 
CFR 110.10-1).
    (b) Each equipment-grounding conductor (other than a system-
grounding conductor) of a cable must be permanently identified as a 
grounding conductor in accordance with the requirements of Section 
250.119 of NFPA NEC 2002.

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65196, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.05-37  Overcurrent devices.

    (a) A permanently grounded conductor must not have an overcurrent 
device unless the overcurrent device simultaneously opens each 
ungrounded conductor of the circuit.
    (b) The neutral conductor of the emergency-main switchboard bus-tie 
must not have a switch or circuit breaker.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28276, June 4, 1996]



                       Subpart 111.10_Power Supply



Sec.  111.10-1  Definitions.

    As used in this Subpart:
    (a) Ship's service loads mean electrical equipment for all auxiliary 
services necessary for maintaining the vessel in a normal, operational 
and habitable condition. Ship's service loads include, but are not 
limited to, all safety, lighting, ventilation, navigational, 
communications, habitability, and propulsion auxiliary loads. Electrical 
propulsion motor, bow thruster motor, cargo transfer, drilling, cargo 
refrigeration for other than Class 5.2 organic peroxides and Class 4.1 
self-reactive substances, and other industrial type loads are not 
included.
    (b) Drilling loads means all loads associated exclusively with the 
drilling operation including power to the drill table, mud system, and 
positioning equipment.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28276, June 4, 1996; 62 FR 23907, May 1, 1997; USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 
58283, Sept. 29, 2014]



Sec.  111.10-3  Two generating sources.

    In addition to the emergency power sources required under part 112 
of this chapter, each self-propelled vessel and each mobile offshore 
drilling unit must have at least two electric generating sources.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28276, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.10-4  Power requirements, generating sources.

    (a) The aggregate capacity of the electric ship's service generating 
sources required in Sec.  111.10-3 must be sufficient for the ship's 
service loads.
    (b) With the ship's service generating source of the largest 
capacity stopped, the combined capacity of the remaining electric ship's 
service generating source or sources must be sufficient to supply those 
services necessary to provide normal operational conditions of 
propulsion and safety, and minimum

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comfortable conditions of habitability. Habitability services include 
cooking, heating, air conditioning (where installed), domestic 
refrigeration, mechanical ventilation, sanitation, and fresh water.
    (c) The capacity of the ship's service generating sources must be 
sufficient for supplying the ship's service loads without the use of a 
generating source which is dependent upon the speed or direction of the 
main propelling engines or shafting.
    (d) Operating generators must provide a continuous and uninterrupted 
source of power for the ship's service load under normal operational 
conditions. Any vessel speed change or throttle movement must not cause 
a ship's service load power interruption.
    (e) Vessels with electric propulsion that have two or more constant-
voltage generators which supply both ship's service and propulsion power 
do not need additional ship's service generators provided that with any 
one propulsion/ship's service generator out of service the capacity of 
the remaining generator(s) is sufficient for the electrical loads 
necessary to provide normal operational conditions of propulsion and 
safety, and minimum comfortable conditions of habitability.
    (f) A generator driven by a main propulsion unit (such as a shaft 
generator) which is capable of providing electrical power continuously, 
regardless of the speed and direction of the propulsion shaft, may be 
considered one of the ship's service generating sets required by Sec.  
111.10-3. A main-engine-dependent generator which is not capable of 
providing continuous electrical power may be utilized as a supplemental 
generator provided that a required ship's service generator or 
generators having sufficient capacity to supply the ship's service loads 
can be automatically brought on line prior to the main-engine-dependent 
generator tripping off-line due to a change in the speed or direction of 
the main propulsion unit.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28277, June 4, 1996; 61 FR 36787, July 12, 1996]



Sec.  111.10-5  Multiple energy sources.

    Failure of any single generating set energy source such as a boiler, 
diesel, gas turbine, or steam turbine must not cause all generating sets 
required in Sec.  111.10-3 to be inoperable.



Sec.  111.10-7  Dead ship.

    (a) The generating plant of each self-propelled vessel must provide 
the electrical services necessary to start the main propulsion plant 
from a dead ship condition.
    (b) If the emergency generator is used for part or all of the 
electric power necessary to start the main propulsion plant from a dead 
ship condition, the emergency generator must be capable of providing 
power to all emergency lighting, emergency internal communications 
systems, and fire detection and alarm systems in addition to the power 
utilized for starting the main propulsion plant. Additional requirements 
are in Sec.  112.05-3(c) of this chapter.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28277, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.10-9  Ship's service supply transformers; two required.

    If transformers are used to supply the ship's service distribution 
system required by this subpart for ships and mobile offshore drilling 
units, there must be at least two installed, independent power 
transformers. With the largest transformer out of service, the capacity 
of the remaining units must be sufficient to supply the ship service 
loads.

    Note to Sec.  111.10-9: A ship's service supply system would consist 
of transformers, overcurrent protection devices, and cables, and would 
normally be located in the system between a medium voltage bus and a low 
voltage ship's service switchboard.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28277, June 4, 1996; 61 FR 33045, June 26, 1996]



           Subpart 111.12_Generator Construction and Circuits



Sec.  111.12-1  Prime movers.

    (a) Prime movers must meet section 58.01-5 and 46 CFR subpart 58.10 
except that those for mobile offshore drilling units must meet Part 4, 
Chapter 3, sections 4/3.17 and 4/3.19 of the ABS MODU Rules 
(incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1). Further requirements 
for

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emergency generator prime movers are in 46 CFR subpart 112.50.
    (b) Each generator prime mover must have an overspeed device that is 
independent of the normal operating governor and adjusted so that the 
speed cannot exceed the maximum rated speed by more than 15 percent.
    (c) Each prime mover must shut down automatically upon loss of 
lubricating pressure to the generator bearings if the generator is 
directly coupled to the engine. If the generator is operating from a 
power take-off, such as a shaft driven generator on a main propulsion 
engine, the generator must automatically declutch (disconnect) from the 
prime mover upon loss of lubricating pressure to generator bearings.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28277, June 4, 1996; 61 FR 33045, June 26, 1996, as 
amended at 62 FR 23907, May 1, 1997; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65196, Oct. 
31, 2008]



Sec.  111.12-3  Excitation.

    In general, excitation must meet sections 4-8-3/13.2(a), 4-8-5/
5.5.1, 4-8-5/5.5.2, and 4-8-5/5.17.6 of the ABS Steel Vessel Rules 
(incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1), except that those for 
mobile offshore drilling units must meet Part 4, Chapter 3, sections 4/
3.21.1 and 4/3.23.1 of the ABS MODU Rules (incorporated by reference; 
see 46 CFR 110.10-1). In particular, no static exciter may be used for 
excitation of an emergency generator unless it is provided with a 
permanent magnet or a residual-magnetism-type exciter that has the 
capability of voltage build-up after two months of no operation.

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65196, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.12-5  Construction and testing of generators.

    Each generator must meet the applicable requirements for 
construction and testing in section 4-8-3 of the ABS Steel Vessel Rules 
(incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1) except that each one 
for a mobile offshore drilling unit must meet the requirements in part 
4, chapter 3, section 4 of the ABS MODU Rules (incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65196, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.12-7  Voltage regulation and parallel operation.

    Voltage regulation and parallel operation must meet:
    (a) For AC systems: sections 4-2-3/7.5.2, 4-2-4/7.5.2, 4-8-3/3.13.2, 
and 4-8-3/3.13.3 of the ABS Steel Vessel Rules (incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1);
    (b) For DC systems: section 4-8-3/3.13.3(c) of the ABS Steel Vessel 
Rules, and IEC 60092-202 and IEC 60092-301 (both incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1); and
    (c) For mobile offshore drilling units: Part 4, Chapter 3, section 
4/3.21.2, 4/3.21.3, 4/3.23.2, and 4/3.23.3 of the ABS MODU Rules 
(incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65196, Oct. 31, 2008, as amended by USCG-2013-
0671, 78 FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013]



Sec.  111.12-9  Generator cables.

    (a) The current-carrying capacity of generator cables must not be:
    (1) Less than 115 percent of the continuous generator rating; or
    (2) Less than 115 percent of the overload for a machine with a 2 
hour or greater overload rating.
    (b) Generator cables must not be in the bilges.



Sec.  111.12-11  Generator protection.

    (a) Applicability. This section applies to each generator except a 
propulsion generator.
    (b) General. Each ship's service generator and emergency generator 
must be protected by an individual, tripfree, air circuit breaker whose 
tripping characteristics can be set or adjusted to closely match the 
generator capabilities and meet the coordination requirements of Subpart 
111.51. Each circuit breaker must contain the trips required by this 
section.
    (c) Type of trips. A circuit breaker for a generator must:
    (1) Open upon the shutting down of the prime mover;
    (2) Have longtime overcurrent trips or relays set as necessary to 
coordinate with the trip settings of the feeder circuit breakers; and
    (3) Not have an instantaneous trip with the exception that an 
instantaneous trip is required if:

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    (i) Three or more alternating-current generators can be paralleled; 
or
    (ii) The circuit breaker is for a direct current generator.
    (d) Setting of longtime overcurrent trips. The pickup setting of the 
longtime overcurrent trip of a generator circuit breaker must not be 
larger than:
    (1) 115 percent of the generator rating for a continuous rated 
machine; or
    (2) 115 percent of the overload rating for a machine with a 2-hour 
or greater overload rating.
    (e) Setting of instantaneous trips. The instantaneous trip of a 
generator circuit breaker must be set above, but as close as practicable 
to, the maximum asymmetrical short circuit available from any one of the 
generators that can be paralleled.
    (f) Reverse-power and reverse-current trips. Each generator arranged 
for parallel operation must have reverse-power or reverse-current trips.
    (g) Location. A ship's service generator overcurrent protective 
device must be on the ship's service generator switchboard. The 
generator and its switchboard must be in the same space. (For the 
purposes of this section, the following are not considered separate from 
the machinery space: (1) A control room that is inside of the machinery 
casing and (2) a dedicated switch-gear and semiconductor rectifier (SCR) 
compartment on a mobile offshore drilling unit that is separate from but 
directly adjacent to and on the same level as the generator room).
    (h) Three-wire, single-phase and four-wire, three-phase generators. 
There must be circuit breaker poles for each generator lead, except in 
the neutral lead.
    (i) Three-wire, direct-current generators. Each three-wire, direct 
current generator must meet the following requirements:
    (1) Circuit breaker poles. There must be separate circuit breaker 
poles for the positive and negative leads, and, unless the main poles 
provide protection, for each equalizer lead. If there are equalizer 
poles for a three-wire generator, each overload trip must be of the 
``Algebraic'' type. If there is a neutral pole in the generator circuit 
breaker, there must not be an overload trip element for the neutral 
pole. In this case, there must be a neutral overcurrent relay and alarm 
system that is set to function at a current value not more than the 
neutral rating.
    (2) Equalizer buses. For each three-wire generator, the circuit 
breaker must protect against a short circuit on the equalizer bus.
    (j) Circuit breaker reclosing. Generator circuit breakers must not 
automatically close after tripping.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 81-030, 53 FR 
17847, May 18, 1988; CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28277, June 4, 1996; 62 FR 23908, 
May 1, 1997]



Sec.  111.12-13  Propulsion generator protection.

    For general requirements, see Sec.  111.35-1 of this chapter.



Subpart 111.15_Storage Batteries and Battery Chargers: Construction and 
                              Installation



Sec.  111.15-1  General.

    Each battery must meet the requirements of this subpart.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28277, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.15-2  Battery construction.

    (a) A battery cell, when inclined at 40 degrees from the vertical, 
must not spill electrolyte.
    (b) Each fully charged lead-acid battery must have a specific 
gravity that meets section 22 of IEEE 45-2002 (incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).
    (c) Batteries must not evolve hydrogen at a rate exceeding that of a 
similar size lead-acid battery under similar charging condition.
    (d) Batteries must be constructed to take into account the 
environmental conditions of a marine installation, including 
temperature, vibration, and shock.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28277, June 4, 1996, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 
73 FR 65196, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.15-3  Battery categories.

    (a) A battery installation is classified as one of three types, 
based upon power output of the battery charger, as follows:
    (1) Large. A large battery installation is one connected to a 
battery charger

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that has an output of more than 2 kw computed from the highest possible 
charging current and the rated voltage of the battery installation.
    (2) Moderate. A moderate battery installation is one connected to a 
battery charger that has an output of between 0.2 kw and 2 kw computed 
from the highest possible charging current and the rated voltage of the 
battery installation.
    (3) Small. A small battery installation is one connected to a 
battery charger that has an output of less than 0.2 kw computed from the 
highest possible charging current and the rated voltage of the battery 
installation.
    (b) Batteries that generate less hydrogen under normal charging and 
discharging conditions than an equivalent category of lead-acid 
batteries (e.g., sealed batteries) may have their battery category 
reduced to an equivalent category of lead-acid batteries.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28278, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.15-5  Battery installation.

    (a) Large batteries. Each large battery installation must be in a 
room that is only for batteries or a box on deck. Installed electrical 
equipment must meet the hazardous location requirements in subpart 
111.105 of this part.
    (b) Moderate batteries. Each moderate battery installation must be 
in a battery room, in a box on deck, or in a box or locker in another 
space such as an engineroom, storeroom, or similar space, except if a 
moderate battery installation is in a ventilated compartment such as the 
engineroom and is protected from falling objects, a box or locker is not 
required. A moderate battery installation must not be in a sleeping 
space. An engine cranking battery for one or more engines must be as 
close as possible to the engine or engines.
    (c) Small batteries. Small size battery installations must not be 
located in poorly-ventilated spaces, such as closets, or in living 
spaces, such as staterooms.
    (d) Battery trays. Each battery tray must be chocked with wood 
strips or their equivalent to prevent movement, and each tray must have 
non-absorbent insulating supports on the bottom and similar spacer 
blocks at the sides, or equivalent provisions for air circulation space 
all around each tray. Each battery tray must provide adequate 
accessibility for installation, maintenance, and removal of the 
batteries.
    (e) Nameplates. Each battery must be provided with the name of its 
manufacturer, model number, type designation, either the cold cranking 
amp rating or the amp-hour rating at a specific discharge and, for a 
lead-acid battery, the fully charged specific gravity value. This 
information must be permanently fixed to the battery.
    (f) Lining in battery rooms and lockers. (1) Each battery room and 
locker must have a watertight lining that is--
    (i) On each shelf to a height of at least 76 mm (3 inches); or
    (ii) On the deck to a height of at least 152 mm (6 inches).
    (2) For lead-acid batteries, the lining must be 1.6 mm (\1/16\ inch) 
thick lead or other material that is corrosion-resistant to the 
electrolyte of the battery.
    (3) For alkaline batteries, the lining must be 0.8 mm (\1/32\ inch) 
thick steel or other material that is corrosion-resistant to the 
electrolyte of the battery.
    (g) Lining of battery boxes. Each battery box must have a watertight 
lining to a height of at least 76 mm (3 inches) that meets paragraphs 
(f)(2) and (f)(3) of this section.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28278, June 4, 1996; 61 FR 36787, July 12, 1996; 62 FR 23908, May 1, 
1997]



Sec.  111.15-10  Ventilation.

    (a) General. Each room, locker, and box for storage batteries must 
be arranged or ventilated to prevent accumulation of flammable gas.
    (b) Power ventilation. If power ventilation is required, the 
following must be met:
    (1) The power ventilation system must be separate from ventilation 
systems for other spaces.
    (2) Electric motors must be outside the duct and compartment and:
    (i) Have an explosion-proof motor for a Class I, Division 1, Group B 
location; or
    (ii) Be at least 10 ft. (3 m) from the exhaust end of the duct.

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    (3) Each blower must have a non-sparking fan.
    (4) The power ventilation system must be interlocked with the 
battery charger so that the battery cannot be charged without 
ventilation.
    (c) Large battery installations. Each battery room for large battery 
installations must have a power exhaust ventilation system and have 
openings for intake air near the floor that allow the passage of the 
quantity of air that must be expelled. The quantity of the air expelled 
must be at least:

q = 3.89(i)(n).

where: q = quantity of expelled air in cubic feet per hour.
i = Maximum charging current during gas formation, or one-fourth of the 
          maximum obtainable charging current of the charging facility, 
          whichever is greater.
n = Number of cells.

    (d) Moderate and small battery installations. Each battery room or 
battery locker for moderate or small battery installations must have 
louvers near the bottom of the room or locker for air, and must be 
ventilated by:
    (1) Ventilation that meets paragraph (c) of this section;
    (2) An exhaust duct:
    (i) That ends in a mechanically ventilated space or in the weather;
    (ii) That extends from the top of the room or locker to at least 3 
ft. (1 m) above the top of the room or locker;
    (iii) That is at an angle of 45 degrees or less from the vertical; 
and
    (iv) That has no appliances, such as flame arresters, that impede 
free passage of air or gas mixtures; or
    (3) A duct from the top of the room or locker to an exhaust 
ventilation duct.
    (e) Deck boxes. Except for a deck box for a small battery 
installation, each deck box must have a duct from the top of the box to 
at least 4 ft. (1.2 m) above the box ending in a gooseneck or mushroom 
head that prevents entrance of water. Holes for air must be on at least 
two parallel sides of each box.
    (f) Weathertight. Each deck box must be weathertight.
    (g) Boxes for small battery installations. Each box for a small 
battery installation must have openings near the top to allow escape of 
gas. If the installation is in a non-environmentally-controlled 
location, the installation must prevent the ingress of water.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28278, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.15-20  Conductors.

    (a) Each conductor penetration to a battery room must be made 
watertight.
    (b) The termination of each cable must be sealed to prevent the 
entrance of electrolyte by spray or creepage.
    (c) Each connecting cable must have sufficient capacity to carry the 
maximum charging current or maximum discharge current, whichever is 
greater, while maintaining the proper voltage at the load end.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28278, June 4, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 23908, May 
1, 1997]



Sec.  111.15-25  Overload and reverse current protection.

    (a) An overload protective device must be in each battery conductor, 
except conductors of engine cranking batteries and batteries with a 
nominal potential of 6 volts or less. For large storage battery 
installations, the overcurrent protective devices must be next to, but 
outside of, the battery room.
    (b) Except when a rectifier is used, the charging equipment for all 
batteries with a nominal voltage more than 20 percent of line voltage 
must protect automatically against reversal of current.



Sec.  111.15-30  Battery chargers.

    Each battery charger enclosure must meet Sec.  111.01-9. 
Additionally, each charger must be suitable for the size and type of 
battery installation that it serves. Chargers incorporating grounded 
autotransformers must not be used. Except for rectifiers, chargers with 
a voltage exceeding 20 percent of the line voltage must be provided with 
automatic protection against reversal of current.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28278, June 4, 1996; 61 FR 36787, July 12, 1996]

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  Subpart 111.20_Transformer Construction, Installation, and Protection



Sec.  111.20-1  General requirements.

    Each transformer winding must be resistant to moisture, sea 
atmosphere, and oil vapor, unless special precautions are taken, such as 
enclosing the winding in an enclosure with a high degree of ingress 
protection.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28278, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.20-5  Temperature rise.

    (a) The temperature rise, based on an ambient temperature of 40 
degrees C, must not exceed the following:
    (1) For Class A insulation, 55 degrees C.
    (2) For Class B insulation, 80 degrees C.
    (3) For Class F insulation, 115 degrees C.
    (4) For Class H insulation, 150 degrees C.
    (b) If the ambient temperature is higher than 40 degrees C, the 
transformer must be derated so that the total temperature stated in this 
section is not exceeded. The temperature must be taken by the resistance 
method.



Sec.  111.20-10  Autotransformers.

    An autotransformer must not supply feeders or branch circuits.



Sec.  111.20-15  Protection of transformers against overcurrent.

    Each transformer must have protection against overcurrent that meets 
Article 450 of NFPA NEC 2002 or IEC 60092-303 (both incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65196, Oct. 31, 2008, as amended by USCG-2013-
0671, 78 FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013]



                          Subpart 111.25_Motors



Sec.  111.25-1  General requirements.

    The requirements for generators contained in Sec.  111.12-5 apply to 
motors.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 62 FR 
23908, May 1, 1997]



Sec.  111.25-5  Marking.

    (a) Each motor must have a marking or nameplate that meets either 
Section 430.7 of NFPA NEC 2002 or clause 16 of IEC 60092-301 (both 
incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).
    (b) The marking or nameplate for each motor that is in a corrosive 
location must be corrosion-resistant.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28278, June 4, 1996; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65196, Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-
2013-0671, 78 FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013]



Sec.  111.25-15  Duty cycle.

    Each motor must be rated for continuous duty, except a motor for an 
application listed in Table 111.25-15 or a similar duty must meet the 
minimum short-time rating stated in the table.

                             Table 111.25-15
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                            Minimum short-time rating of
            Application of motor                   motor, in hours
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deck winch and direct acting capstan......  Half.
Deck winch with hydraulic transmission....  Continuous at no load
                                             followed by \1/2\ hr. at
                                             full load.
Direct acting windlass....................  One fourth.
Windlass with hydraulic transmission......  Half hour idle pump
                                             operation, followed by \1/
                                             4\ hr. full load operation.
Steering gear, direct acting..............  One.
Steering gear, indirect drive.............  Continuous operation at 15
                                             pct. load followed by 1 hr.
                                             at full load.
Watertight door operators.................  \1/12\.
Boat winches..............................  \1/12\.
------------------------------------------------------------------------



                       Subpart 111.30_Switchboards



Sec.  111.30-1  Location and installation.

    Each switchboard must meet the location and installation 
requirements in section 8.2 of IEEE 45-2002 or IEC 60092-302 (both 
incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1), as applicable.

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65196, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.30-3  Accessibility of switchboard components and connections.

    Each component and bus bar connection on a switchboard that is not 
accessible from the rear, except a bus bar connection for a draw-out 
type circuit breaker, must be within 0.5 m (20 in.) of the front of the 
switchboard.

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Sec.  111.30-4  Circuit breakers removable from the front.

    Circuit breakers, when installed on generator or distribution 
switchboards, must be mounted or arranged in such a manner that the 
circuit breaker may be removed from the front without unbolting bus or 
cable connections or deenergizing the supply, unless the switchboard is 
divided into sections, such that each section is capable of providing 
power to maintain the vessel in a navigable condition, and meets Sec.  
111.30-24 (a) and (b).

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28278, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.30-5  Construction.

    (a) All low voltage and medium voltage switchboards (as low and 
medium are determined within the standard used) must meet--
    (1) For low voltages, either section 8.3 of IEEE 45-2002 or IEC 
60092-302 (both incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1), as 
appropriate.
    (2) For medium voltages, either section 8.4 of IEEE 45-2002 or IEC 
60092-503 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1), as 
appropriate.
    (b) Each switchboard must be fitted with a dripshield unless the 
switchboard is a deck-to-overhead mounted type which cannot be subjected 
to leaks or falling objects.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28278, June 4, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 23908, May 
1, 1997; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65196, Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-2013-0671, 78 
FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013]



Sec.  111.30-11  Deck coverings.

    Non-conducting deck coverings, such as non-conducting mats or 
gratings, suitable for the specific switchboard voltage must be 
installed for personnel protection at the front and rear of the 
switchboard and must extend the entire length of, and be of sufficient 
width to suit, the operating space.

[CGD 94-108, 62 FR 23908, May 1, 1997]



Sec.  111.30-15  Nameplates.

    (a) Each device must have a nameplate showing the device's function.
    (b) Each nameplate for a circuit breaker must show the electrical 
load served and the setting of the circuit breaker.



Sec.  111.30-17  Protection of instrument circuits.

    (a) Each circuit that supplies a device on a switchboard, except a 
circuit under paragraph (b) of this section, must have overcurrent 
protection.
    (b) A circuit that supplies a device on a switchboard must not have 
overload protection if it supplies:
    (1) An electric propulsion control;
    (2) A voltage regulator;
    (3) A ship's service generator circuit breaker tripping control; or
    (4) A device that creates a hazard to the vessel if deenergized.
    (c) If short circuit protection is used in any of the circuits 
listed in paragraph (b) of this section, it must be set at not less than 
500% of the expected current.
    (d) A secondary circuit of a current transformer must not be fused, 
and the circuit from a current transformer to a device that is not in 
the switchboard must have a high voltage protector to short the 
transformer during an open circuit.



Sec.  111.30-19  Buses and wiring.

    (a) General. Each bus must meet the requirements of either--
    (1) Section 7.10 of IEEE 45-1998 (incorporated by reference; see 46 
CFR 110.10-1); or
    (2) IEC 60092-302 (clause 7) (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 
110.10-1).
    (b) Wiring. Instrumentation and control wiring must be--
    (1) Suitable for installation within in a switchboard enclosure and 
be rated at 90 [deg]C or higher;
    (2) Stranded copper;
    (3) No. 14 AWG (2.10 mm\2\) or larger or must be ribbon cable or 
similar conductor size cable recommended for use in low-power 
instrumentation, monitoring, or control circuits by the equipment 
manufacturer;
    (4) Flame-retardant meeting test VW-1 of UL 1581 or IEC 60332-1 
(both incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1); and
    (5) Extra flexible, if used on a hinged panel.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28278, June 4, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 23908, May 
1, 1997; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65197, Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-2013-0671, 78 
FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013]

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Sec.  111.30-24  Generation systems greater than 3000 kw.

    Except on a non-self-propelled mobile offshore drilling unit (MODU) 
and a non-self-propelled floating Outer Continental Shelf facility, when 
the total installed electric power of the ship's service generation 
system is more than 3000 kW, the switchboard must have the following:
    (a) At least two sections of the main bus that are connected by:
    (1) A non-automatic circuit breaker;
    (2) A disconnect switch; or
    (3) Removable links.
    (b) As far as practicable, the connection of generators and 
duplicated equipment equalized between the sections of the main bus.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28279, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.30-25  Alternating-current ship's service switchboards.

    (a) Except as allowed in paragraph (g) of this section, each 
alternating-current ship's service switchboard must have the equipment 
required by paragraphs (b) through (f) of this section.
    (b) For each connected generator, each switchboard must have the 
following:
    (1) A circuit breaker that meets Sec.  111.12-11 and Sec.  111.50-5.
    (2) A disconnect switch or link for each generator conductor, except 
a switchboard having a draw-out or plug-in type generator circuit 
breaker that disconnects:
    (i) Each generator conductor; or
    (ii) If there is a switch in the generator neutral, each ungrounded 
conductor.
    (3) A pilot lamp connected between the generator and the circuit 
breaker.
    (4) An ammeter with a selector switch that connects the ammeter to 
show the current in each phase.
    (5) A voltmeter with a selector switch that connects the voltmeter 
to show the:
    (i) Generator voltage of each phase; and
    (ii) Bus voltage of one phase.
    (6) A voltage regulator and voltage regulator functional cut-out 
switch.
    (c) For each generator that is not excited from a variable voltage 
or rotary amplifier that is controlled by a voltage regulator unit 
acting on the exciter field, each switchboard must have:
    (1) A generator field rheostat;
    (2) A double-pole field switch;
    (3) Discharge clips; and
    (4) A discharge resistor.
    (d) If generators are arranged for parallel operation, each 
switchboard must have:
    (1) A speed control for the prime mover of each generator;
    (2) An indicating wattmeter for each generator; and
    (3) A synchroscope and synchronizing lamp that have a selector 
switch to show synchronization for paralleling generators.
    (e) Each switchboard must have the following:
    (1) Ground detection that meets Subpart 111.05 for the:
    (i) Ship's service power system;
    (ii) Normal lighting system; and
    (iii) Emergency lighting system.
    (2) A frequency meter with a selector switch to connect the meter to 
each generator.
    (3) An exciter field rheostat.
    (f) For each shore power connection each switchboard must have:
    (1) A circuit breaker or fused switch;
    (2) A pilot light connected to the shore side of the circuit breaker 
or fused switch; and
    (3) One of the voltmeters under paragraph (b)(5) of this section 
connected to show the voltage of each phase of the shore power 
connection.
    (g) The equipment under paragraphs (b), (d), (e), and (f) of this 
section, except the equipment under paragraphs (b)(1), (b)(2), and 
(f)(1), must be on the ship's service switchboard or on a central 
control console that:
    (1) Is in the same control area as the main ship's service 
switchboard or can remotely control the ship's service generator circuit 
breaker;
    (2) Has a generator section that has only generator functions;
    (3) Has the generator section segregated from each other console 
section by a fire-resistant barrier; and
    (4) Has cabling from the main switchboard to the generator section 
of the console that:

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    (i) Has only generator control and generator instrumentation 
circuits; and
    (ii) Is protected from mechanical damage.



Sec.  111.30-27  Direct current ship's service switchboards.

    (a) Each direct current ship's service switchboard must have the 
equipment required by paragraphs (b) through (f) of this section.
    (b) For each connected generator, each switchboard must have the 
following:
    (1) A circuit breaker that meets Sec.  111.12-11 and Sec.  111.50-5.
    (2) A disconnect switch or link for each generator conductor, except 
a switchboard having a draw-out or plug-in type generator circuit 
breaker that disconnects--
    (i) Each conductor; or
    (ii) If there is a switch in the generator neutral, each ungrounded 
conductor.
    (3) A field rheostat.
    (4) A pilot lamp connected between the generator and circuit 
breaker.
    (c) For each two-wire generator, each switchboard must have:
    (1) An ammeter; and
    (2) A voltmeter with a selector switch that connects the voltmeter 
to show:
    (i) Generator voltage; and
    (ii) Bus voltage.
    (d) For each three-wire generator, each switchboard must have the 
following:
    (1) An ammeter for:
    (i) The positive lead; and
    (ii) The negative lead.
    (2) A center zero type ammeter for the neutral ground connection.
    (3) A voltmeter with a selector switch that connects the voltmeter 
to show generator and bus voltage:
    (i) Positive to negative;
    (ii) Positive to neutral; and
    (iii) Neutral to negative.
    (e) Each switchboard must have ground detection that meets Subpart 
111.05 for the:
    (1) Main power system;
    (2) Main lighting system; and
    (3) Emergency lighting system.
    (f) For each shore power connection, each switchboard must have:
    (1) A circuit breaker or fused switch; and
    (2) A pilot light connected to the shore side.
    (g) One of the voltmeters under paragraph (c)(2) or (d)(3) of this 
section must be connected to show:
    (1) For each two-wire system, shore connection voltage; and
    (2) For each three-wire system, shore connection voltage:
    (i) Positive to negative;
    (ii) Positive to neutral; and
    (iii) Neutral to negative.



Sec.  111.30-29  Emergency switchboards.

    (a) Each emergency generator must have an emergency switchboard.
    (b) There must be a test switch at the emergency switchboard to 
simulate a failure of the normal power source and cause the emergency 
loads to be supplied from the emergency power source.
    (c) The emergency switchboard must be as near as practicable to the 
emergency power source but not in the same space as a battery emergency 
power source.
    (d) Each alternating-current emergency switchboard must have the 
equipment required by paragraphs (c) through (e) of this section.
    (e) For each connected emergency generator, each emergency 
switchboard must have:
    (1) A circuit breaker that meets Sec.  111.12-11;
    (2) A disconnect switch or link for each emergency generator 
conductor, except for a switchboard with a draw out or plug-in type 
generator circuit breaker that disconnects:
    (i) Each generator conductor; and
    (ii) If there is a switch in the generator neutral, each ungrounded 
conductor; and
    (3) A pilot lamp connected between the generator and circuit 
breaker.
    (f) For each emergency generator that is not excited from a variable 
voltage or rotary amplifier exciter that is controlled by a voltage 
regulator unit acting on the exciter field, each emergency switchboard 
must have:
    (1) A generator field rheostat;
    (2) A double pole field switch;
    (3) Discharge clips; and
    (4) A discharge resistor.

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    (g) Each emergency switchboard must have the following:
    (1) An ammeter with a selector switch that connects the ammeter to 
show the current for each phase.
    (2) A voltmeter with a selector switch that connects the voltmeter 
to show:
    (i) Generator voltage of each phase; and
    (ii) Bus voltage of one phase.
    (3) Ground detection that meets subpart 111.05 for the emergency 
lighting system.
    (4) A frequency meter.
    (5) An exciter field rheostat.
    (6) A voltage regulator and a voltage regulator functional cut-out 
switch.
    (h) Each direct-current emergency switchboard must have the:
    (1) Equipment under Sec.  111.30-27 (b) through (d); and
    (2) Ground detection under subpart 111.05 for the emergency lighting 
system.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28279, June 4, 1996]



          Subpart 111.33_Power Semiconductor Rectifier Systems



Sec.  111.33-1  General.

    This subpart is applicable to all power semiconductor rectifier 
systems. In addition to the regulations contained in this subpart, the 
requirements of Sec. Sec.  111.30-11 and 111.30-19 of this part must be 
met, if applicable.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by USCG-2016-0498, 
82 FR 35091, July 28, 2017]



Sec.  111.33-3  Nameplate data.

    (a) Each semiconductor rectifier system must have a nameplate of 
durable material affixed to the unit that meets the requirements of--
    (1) Section 10.20.12 of IEEE 45-2002 (incorporated by reference; see 
46 CFR 110.10-1); or
    (2) Clause 8 of IEC 60092-304 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 
110.10-1).
    (b) Each semiconductor rectifier system must have a nameplate 
containing the words ``marine semiconductor rectifier,'' and the 
following information:
    (1) Manufacturer's name and address.
    (2) Manufacturer's serial number.
    (3) Type.
    (4) Rated AC volts.
    (5) Rated AC amperes.
    (6) Number of phases.
    (7) Frequency.
    (8) Rated DC volts.
    (9) Rated DC amperes.
    (10) Ambient temperature range.
    (11) Duty cycle.
    (12) Cooling medium.
    (c) If, on small rectifiers, the information required by paragraph 
(a) of this section cannot be shown because of space limitations, the 
nameplate must be at least large enough to contain the manufacturer's 
name and serial number. The remaining information must be shown on the 
schematic diagram.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28279, June 4, 1996; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65197, Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-
2013-0671, 78 FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013]



Sec.  111.33-5  Installation.

    Each semiconductor rectifier system must meet the installation 
requirements, as appropriate, of--
    (a) Sections 10.20.2, 10.20.7, and 10.20.8 of IEEE 45-2002 
(incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1); or
    (b) IEC 60092-304 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28279, June 4, 1996, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 
73 FR 65197, Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013]



Sec.  111.33-7  Alarms and shutdowns.

    Each power semiconductor rectifier must have a high temperature 
alarm or shutdown, except as provided in Sec.  111.33-11.



Sec.  111.33-9  Ventilation exhaust.

    The exhaust of each forced-air semiconductor rectifier system must:
    (a) Terminate in a location other than a hazardous location under 
Subpart 111.105 of this part; and
    (b) Not impinge upon any other electric device.



Sec.  111.33-11  Propulsion systems.

    Each power semiconductor rectifier system in a propulsion system 
must

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meet sections 4-8-5/5.17.9 and 4-8-5/5.17.10 of ABS Steel Vessel Rules 
(incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1), except that each one 
for mobile offshore drilling units must meet the requirements in Part 4, 
Chapter 3, section 4/3.5.3 of ABS MODU Rules (incorporated by reference; 
see 46 CFR 110.10-1).

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65197, Oct. 31, 2008]



                   Subpart 111.35_Electric Propulsion



Sec.  111.35-1  Electrical propulsion installations.

    Each electric propulsion installation must meet sections 4-8-5/5.5, 
4-8-5/5.11, 4-8-5/5.13, 4-8-5/5.17.8(e), 4-8-5/5.17.9, and 4-8-5/5.17.10 
of ABS Steel Vessel Rules (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-
1), except that each one for mobile offshore drilling units must meet 
the requirements in part 4, chapter 3, section 4/3.5.3 of ABS MODU Rules 
(incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65197, Oct. 31, 2008]



                       Subpart 111.40_Panelboards



Sec.  111.40-1  Panelboard standard.

    Each panelboard must meet section 17.1 of IEEE 45-2002 (incorporated 
by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65197, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.40-5  Enclosure.

    Each panelboard must have a noncombustible enclosure that meets 
Sec. Sec.  111.01-7 and 111.01-9.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28279, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.40-7  Location.

    Each panelboard must be accessible but not in a bunker or a cargo 
hold, except a cargo hold on a roll-on/roll-off vessel.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28279, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.40-9  Locking device.

    The door of each panelboard enclosure that is accessible to any 
passenger must have a locking device.



Sec.  111.40-11  Numbered switching unit and panelboard directory.

    (a) Each panelboard switching unit must be numbered.
    (b) Each panelboard must have:
    (1) A circuit directory cardholder; and
    (2) A circuit directory that has:
    (i) The circuit designation of each circuit;
    (ii) A description of the load of each circuit; and
    (iii) The rating or setting of the overcurrent protective device for 
each circuit.



Sec.  111.40-13  Rating.

    Each panelboard must have a current rating not less than the feeder 
circuit capacity.



Sec.  111.40-15  Overcurrent device.

    The total load on any overcurrent device located in a panelboard 
must not exceed 80 percent of its rating if, in normal operation, the 
load will continue for 3 hours or more; except if the assembly, 
including the overcurrent device, is rated for continuous duty at 100% 
of its rating.



                  Subpart 111.50_Overcurrent Protection



Sec.  111.50-1  Protection of equipment.

    Overcurrent protection of electric equipment must meet the following 
listed subparts of this chapter:
    (a) Appliances, Subpart 111.77.
    (b) Generators, Subpart 111.12.
    (c) Motors, motor circuits, and controllers, Subpart 111.70.
    (d) Transformers, Subpart 111.20.



Sec.  111.50-2  Systems integration.

    The electrical characteristics of each overcurrent protective device 
must be compatible with other devices and its coordination must be 
considered in the design of the entire protective system.

    Note to Sec.  111.50-2: The electrical characteristics of 
overcurrent protective devices may differ between standards. The 
interchangeability and compatibility of components complying with 
differing standards cannot be assumed.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28279, June 4, 1996]

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Sec.  111.50-3  Protection of conductors.

    (a) Purpose. The purpose of overcurrent protection for conductors is 
to open the electric circuit if the current reaches a value that will 
cause an excessive or dangerous temperature in the conductor or 
conductor insulation. A grounded conductor is protected from overcurrent 
if a protective device of a suitable rating or setting is in each 
ungrounded conductor of the same circuit.
    (b) Overcurrent protection of conductors. Each conductor must be 
protected in accordance with its current carrying capacity, except a 
conductor for the following circuits which must meet the following 
listed subparts of this chapter:
    (1) Propulsion circuits, Subpart 111.35.
    (2) Steering circuits, subchapter F of this chapter.
    (3) Motor circuits, Subpart 111.70.
    (4) Flexible cord and fixture wire for lighting circuits, Subpart 
111.75.
    (5) Switchboard circuits, Subpart 111.30.
    (c) Fuses and circuitbreakers. If the allowable current-carrying 
capacity of the conductor does not correspond to a standard rating for 
fuses or circuitbreakers that meets Section 240.6 of NFPA NEC 2002 or 
IEC 60092-202 (both incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1), 
then the next larger such rating is acceptable, except that:
    (1) This rating must not be larger than 150 percent of the current-
carrying capacity of the conductor; and
    (2) The effect of temperature on the operation of fuses and 
thermally controlled circuitbreakers must be taken into consideration.
    (d) Parallel overcurrent protective devices. An overcurrent 
protective device must not be connected in parallel with another 
overcurrent protective device.
    (e) Thermal devices. No thermal cutout, thermal relay, or other 
device not designed to open a short circuit may be used for protection 
of a conductor against overcurrent due to a short circuit or ground, 
except in a motor circuit as described in Article 430 of NFPA NEC 2002 
or in IEC 60092-202.
    (f) Ungrounded conductors. A fuse or overcurrent trip unit of a 
circuit breaker must be in each ungrounded conductor. A branch switch or 
circuit breaker must open all conductors of the circuit, except grounded 
conductors.
    (g) Grounded conductor. An overcurrent device must not be in a 
permanently grounded conductor, except:
    (1) An overcurrent device that simultaneously opens all conductors 
of the circuit, unless prohibited by Sec.  111.05-17 for the bus-tie 
feeder connecting the emergency and main switchboards; and
    (2) For motor-running protection described in Article 430 of NFPA 
NEC 2002 or in IEC 60092-202.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28279, June 4, 1996; CGD 97-057, 62 FR 51047, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2003-
16630, 73 FR 65197, Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60153, Sept. 
30, 2013]



Sec.  111.50-5  Location of overcurrent protective devices.

    (a) Location in circuit. Overcurrent devices must be at the point 
where the conductor to be protected receives its supply, except as 
follows:
    (1) The generator overcurrent protective device must be on the 
ship's service generator switchboard. (See Sec.  111.12-11(g) for 
additional requirements.)
    (2) The overcurrent protection for the shore connection conductors 
must meet Sec.  111.30-25.
    (3) If the overcurrent device that protects the larger conductors 
also protects the smaller conductors, an overcurrent device is not 
required at the supply to the smaller conductors.
    (4) If the overcurrent device protecting the primary side of a 
single phase transformer (two wire with single-voltage secondary) also 
protects the conductors connected to the secondary side, as determined 
by multiplying the current-carrying capacity of the secondary conductor 
by the secondary to primary transformer voltage ratio, and this 
protection meets Sec.  111.20-15 of this chapter, an overcurrent device 
is not required at the supply to the secondary side conductors.
    (b) Location on vessel. Each overcurrent device:
    (1) Must be:
    (i) Readily accessible; and
    (ii) In a distribution panelboard, switchboard, motor controller, or 
similar enclosure; and

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    (2) Must not be:
    (i) Exposed to mechanical damage; and
    (ii) Near an easily ignitable material or where explosive gas or 
vapor may accumulate.



Sec.  111.50-7  Enclosures.

    (a) Each enclosure of an overcurrent protective device must meet 
Sections 240-30 and 240-33 of NFPA NEC 2002 (incorporated by reference; 
see 46 CFR 110.10-1).
    (b) No enclosure may be exposed to the weather unless accepted by 
the Commandant.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 
73 FR 65197, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.50-9  Disconnecting and guarding.

    Disconnecting and guarding of overcurrent protective devices must 
meet Part IV of Article 240 of NFPA NEC 2002 (incorporated by reference; 
see 46 CFR 110.10-1).

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65197, Oct. 31, 2008]



      Subpart 111.51_Coordination of Overcurrent Protective Devices



Sec.  111.51-1  Purpose.

    The purpose of this subpart is to provide continuity of service for 
equipment vital to the propulsion, control or safety of the vessel under 
short-circuit conditions through coordination and selective operation of 
overcurrent protective devices.



Sec.  111.51-3  Protection of vital equipment.

    (a) The coordination of overcurrent protective devices must be 
demonstrated for all potential plant configurations.
    (b) Overcurrent protective devices must be installed so that:
    (1) A short-circuit on a circuit that is not vital to the 
propulsion, control, or safety of the vessel does not trip equipment 
that is vital; and
    (2) A short-circuit on a circuit that is vital to the propulsion, 
control, or safety of the vessel is cleared only by the protective 
device that is closest to the point of the short-circuit.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 62 FR 
23908, May 1, 1997]



          Subpart 111.52_Calculation of Short-Circuit Currents



Sec.  111.52-1  General.

    The available short-circuit current must be computed--
    (a) From the aggregate contribution of all generators that can 
simultaneously operate in parallel;
    (b) From the largest probable motor load; and
    (c) With a three phase fault on the load terminals of the protective 
device.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28279, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.52-3  Systems below 1500 kilowatts.

    The following short-circuit assumptions must be made for a system 
with an aggregate generating capacity below 1500 kilowatts, unless 
detailed computations in accordance with Sec.  111.52-5 are submitted:
    (a) The maximum short-circuit current of a direct current system 
must be assumed to be 10 times the aggregate normal rated generator 
currents plus six times the aggregate normal rated currents of all 
motors that may be in operation.
    (b) The maximum asymmetrical short-circuit current for an 
alternating current system must be assumed to be 10 times the aggregate 
normal rated generator currents plus four times the aggregate normal 
rated currents of all motors that may be in operation.
    (c) The average asymmetrical short-circuit current for an 
alternating-current system must be assumed to be 8\1/2\ times the 
aggregate normal rated generator currents plus 3\1/2\ times the 
aggregate normal rated currents of all motors that may be in operation.

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Sec.  111.52-5  Systems 1500 kilowatts or above.

    Short-circuit calculations must be submitted for systems with an 
aggregate generating capacity of 1500 kilowatts or more by utilizing one 
of the following methods:
    (a) Exact calculations using actual impedance and reactance values 
of system components.
    (b) Estimated calculations using NAVSEA DDS 300-2 (incorporated by 
reference, see 46 CFR 110.10-1).
    (c) Estimated calculations using IEC 61363-1 (incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).
    (d) The estimated calculations using a commercially established 
analysis procedure for utility or industrial applications.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28279, June 4, 1996, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 
73 FR 65197, Oct. 31, 2008]



                          Subpart 111.53_Fuses



Sec.  111.53-1  General.

    (a) Each fuse must--
    (1) Meet the general provisions of Article 240 of NFPA NEC 2002 or 
IEC 60092-202 (both incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1) as 
appropriate.
    (2) Have an interrupting rating sufficient to interrupt the 
asymmetrical RMS short-circuit current at the point of application; and
    (3) Be listed by an independent laboratory.
    (b) Renewable link cartridge-type fuses must not be used.
    (c) Each fuse installation must provide for ready access to test the 
condition of the fuse.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28279, June 4, 1996, as amended by61 FR 33045, June 
26, 1996; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65197, Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-2013-0671, 
78 FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013]



                     Subpart 111.54_Circuit Breakers



Sec.  111.54-1  Circuit breakers.

    (a) Each Circuit breaker must--
    (1) Meet the general provision of Article 240 of NFPA NEC 2002 or 
IEC 60092-202 (both incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1) as 
appropriate;
    (2) Meet subpart 111.55 of this part; and
    (3) Have an interrupting rating sufficient to interrupt the maximum 
asymmetrical short-circuit current available at the point of 
application.
    (b) No molded-case circuitbreaker may be used in any circuit having 
a nominal voltage of more than 600 volts (1,000 volts for a circuit 
containing a circuitbreaker manufactured to the standards of the IEC). 
Each molded-case circuitbreaker must meet section 9 and marine 
supplement SA of UL 489 (incorporated by reference, see 46 CFR 110.10-1) 
or part 2 of IEC 60947-2 (incorporated by reference; see Sec.  110.10-
1), except as noted in paragraph (e) of this section.
    (c) Each circuitbreaker, other than a molded-case one, that is for 
use in any of the following systems must meet the following 
requirements:
    (1) An alternating-current system having a nominal voltage of 600 
volts or less (1,000 volts for such a system with circuitbreakers 
manufactured to the standards of the IEC) must meet:
    (i) IEEE C37.13 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1);
    (ii) ANSI/IEEE C37.27 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-
1); or
    (iii) IEC 60947-2.
    (2) A direct-current system of 3,000 volts or less must meet IEEE 
C37.14 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1) or IEC 60947-2.
    (3) An alternating-current system having a nominal voltage greater 
than 600 volts (or greater than 1,000 volts for IEC standard 
circuitbreakers) must meet:
    (i) IEEE C37.04, IEEE C37.010, and ANSI/IEEE C37.12 (all three 
standards incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1); or
    (ii) IEC 62271-100 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).
    (d) A circuit breaker must not:
    (1) Be dependent upon mechanical cooling to operate within its 
rating; or
    (2) Have a long-time-delay trip element set above the continuous 
current rating of the trip element or of the circuit breaker frame.
    (e) Each circuit breaker located in an engineroom, boilerroom, or 
machinery space must be calibrated for a 50 degree C ambient 
temperature. If the circuit

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breaker is located in an environmentally controlled machinery control 
room where provisions are made for ensuring an ambient temperature of 40 
degree C or less, a circuit breaker must have at least the standard 40 
degrees C ambient temperature calibration.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28279, June 4, 1996; 61 FR 33045, June 26, 1996; 62 FR 23908, May 1, 
1997; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65197, Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 
60153, Sept. 30, 2013]



Sec.  111.54-3  Remote control.

    Remotely controlled circuit breakers must have local manual means of 
operation.

[CGD 81-030, 53 FR 17847, May 18, 1988]



                         Subpart 111.55_Switches



Sec.  111.55-1  General.

    (a) Each switch must meet Article 404 of NFPA NEC 2002 (incorporated 
by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).
    (b) Each switch that is in the weather must be in a watertight 
enclosure and be externally operable.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 
73 FR 65198, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.55-3  Circuit connections.

    The load side of each circuit must be connected to the fuse end of a 
fused-switch or to the coil end of a circuit breaker, except a generator 
which is connected to either end of a circuit breaker.



                         Subpart 111.59_Busways



Sec.  111.59-1  General.

    Each busway must meet Article 368 of NFPA NEC 2002 (incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65198, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.59-3  No mechanical cooling.

    A busway must not need mechanical cooling to operate within its 
rating.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28280, June 4, 1996]



               Subpart 111.60_Wiring Materials and Methods



Sec.  111.60-1  Construction and testing of cable.

    (a) Each marine shipboard cable must meet all the requirements for 
construction and identification of either IEEE 1580, UL 1309, IEC 60092-
353, or NPFC MIL-C-24640A or NPFC MIL-C-24643A (all five standards 
incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1), including the 
respective flammability tests contained therein, and must be of a 
copper-stranded type.
    (b) Each cable constructed to IEC 60092-353 must meet the 
flammability requirements of Category A of IEC 60332-3-22 (incorporated 
by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).
    (c) Medium-voltage electric cable must meet the requirements of IEEE 
1580 and UL 1072 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1), where 
applicable, for cables rated above 5,000 volts.
    (d) Electrical cable that has a polyvinyl-chloride insulation with a 
nylon jacket (Type T/N) must meet either UL 1309, IEEE 1580, or section 
8 of IEEE 45-2002 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).
    (e) Electrical cable regardless of construction must meet, at a 
minimum, all of the performance and marking requirements of section 5.13 
of IEEE 1580.

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65198, Oct. 31, 2008, as amended by USCG-2013-
0671, 78 FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013]



Sec.  111.60-2  Specialty cable for communication and RF applications.

    Specialty cable such as certain coaxial cable that cannot pass the 
flammability test contained in IEEE 1580, test VW-1 of UL 1581, or 
Category A of IEC 60332-3-22 (all three standards incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1) because of unique properties of 
construction, must:
    (a) Be installed physically separate from all other cable; and
    (b) Have fire stops installed--
    (1) At least every 7 meters (21.5 feet) vertically, up to a maximum 
of 2 deck heights;
    (2) At least every 15 meters (46 feet) horizontally;

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    (3) At each penetration of an A or B Class boundary;
    (4) At each location where the cable enters equipment; or
    (5) In a cableway that has an A-60 fire rating.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28280, June 4, 1996, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 
73 FR 65198, Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013]



Sec.  111.60-3  Cable application.

    (a)(1) Cable constructed according to IEEE 1580 must meet the 
provisions for cable application of section 24 of IEEE 45-2002 (both 
incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).
    (2) Cable constructed according to IEC 60092-353 or UL 1309 (both 
incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1) must meet section 24 of 
IEEE 45-2002, except 24.6.1, 24.6.7, and 24.8.
    (3) Cable constructed according to IEC 60092-353 must be applied in 
accordance with IEC 60092-352 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 
110.10-1), Table 1, for ampacity values.
    (b)(1) Cable constructed according to IEEE 1580 must be applied in 
accordance with Table 25, Note 6, of IEEE 45-2002.
    (2) Cable constructed according to IEC 60092-353 must be derated 
according to IEC 60092-352, clause 8.
    (3) Cable constructed according to NPFC MIL-C-24640A or NPFC MIL-C-
24643A must be derated according to NAVSEA MIL-HDBK-299 (SH) (all three 
standards incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).
    (c) Cable for special applications defined in section 24 of IEEE 45-
2002 must meet the provisions of that section.

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65198, Oct. 31, 2008, as amended by USCG-2013-
0671, 78 FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013]



Sec.  111.60-4  Minimum cable conductor size.

    Each cable conductor must be 18 AWG (0.82 mm\2\) or larger except--
    (a) Each power and lighting cable conductor must be 14 AWG (2.10 
mm\2\) or larger; and
    (b) Each thermocouple, pyrometer, or instrumentation cable conductor 
must be 22 AWG (0.33 mm\2\) or larger.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28280, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.60-5  Cable installation.

    (a) Each cable installation must meet--
    (1) Sections 25, except 25.11, of IEEE 45-2002 (incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1); or
    (2) Cables manufactured to IEC 60092-353 must be installed in 
accordance with IEC 60092-352 (both incorporated by reference; see 46 
CFR 110.10-1), including clause 8.
    (b) Each cable installation made in accordance with clause 8 of IEC 
60092-352 must utilize the conductor ampacity values of Table I of IEC 
60092-352.
    (c) No cable may be located in any tank unless--
    (1) The purpose of the cable is to supply equipment or instruments 
especially designed for and compatible with service in the tank and 
whose function requires the installation of the cable in the tank;
    (2) The cable is either compatible with the liquid or gas in the 
tank or protected by an enclosure; and
    (3) Neither braided cable armor nor cable metallic sheath is used as 
the grounding conductor.
    (d) Braided cable armor or cable metallic sheath must not be used as 
the grounding conductor.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28280, June 4, 1996; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65198, Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-
2013-0671, 78 FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013]



Sec.  111.60-6  Fiber optic cable.

    Each fiber optic cable must--
    (a) Be constructed to pass the flammability test contained in IEEE 
1202, test VW-1 of UL 1581, or Category A of IEC 60332-3-22 (all three 
standards incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1); or
    (b) Be installed in accordance with Sec.  111.60-2.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28280, June 4, 1996, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 
73 FR 65198, Oct. 31, 2008]

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Sec.  111.60-7  Demand loads.

    Generator, feeder, and bus-tie cables must be selected on the basis 
of a computed load of not less than the demand load given in Table 
111.60-7.

                      Table 111.60-7--Demand Loads
------------------------------------------------------------------------
            Type of circuit                        Demand load
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Generator cables......................  115 percent of continuous
                                         generator rating.
Switchboard bus-tie, except ship's      75 percent of generating
 service to emergency switchboard bus-   capacity of the larger
 tie.                                    switchboard.
Emergency switchboard bus-tie.........  115 percent of continuous rating
                                         of emergency generator.
Motor feeders.........................  Article 430, NFPA NEC 2002
                                         (incorporated by reference; see
                                         46 CFR 110.10-1).
Galley equipment feeder...............  100 percent of either the first
                                         50 KW or one-half the connected
                                         load, whichever is the larger,
                                         plus 65 percent of the
                                         remaining connected load, plus
                                         50 percent of the rating of the
                                         spare switches or circuit
                                         breakers on the distribution
                                         panel.
Lighting feeder.......................  100 percent of the connected
                                         load plus the average active
                                         circuit load for the spare
                                         switches or circuit breakers on
                                         the distribution panels.
Grounded neutral of a dual voltage      100 percent of the capacity of
 feeder.                                 the ungrounded conductors when
                                         grounded neutral is not
                                         protected by a circuit breaker
                                         overcurrent trip, or not less
                                         than 50 percent of the capacity
                                         of the ungrounded conductors
                                         when the grounded neutral is
                                         protected by a circuit breaker
                                         overcurrent trip or overcurrent
                                         alarm.
------------------------------------------------------------------------


[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by USCG-2004-18884, 
69 FR 58348, Sept. 30, 2004; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65198, Oct. 31, 
2008]



Sec.  111.60-9  Segregation of vital circuits.

    (a) General. A branch circuit that supplies equipment vital to the 
propulsion, control, or safety of the vessel must not supply any other 
equipment.
    (b) Passenger vessels. (1) Each passenger vessel with firescreen 
bulkheads that form main fire zones must have distribution systems 
arranged so that fire in a main fire zone does not interfere with 
essential services in another main fire zone.
    (2) Main and emergency feeders passing through a main fire zone must 
be separated vertically and horizontally as much as practicable.



Sec.  111.60-11  Wire.

    (a) Wire must be in an enclosure.
    (b) Wire must be component insulated.
    (c) Wire, other than in switchboards, must meet the requirements in 
sections 24.6.7 and 24.8 of IEEE 45-2002, NPFC MIL-W-76D, UL 44, UL 83 
(all four standards incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1), or 
equivalent standard.
    (d) Switchboard wire must meet subpart 111.30 of this part.
    (e) Wire must be of the copper stranded type.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28281, June 4, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 23908, May 
1, 1997; 62 FR 27659, May 20, 1997; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65198, Oct. 
31, 2008]



Sec.  111.60-13  Flexible electric cord and cables.

    (a) Construction and testing. Each flexible cord and cable must meet 
the requirements in section 24.6.1 of IEEE 45-2002, Article 400 of NFPA 
NEC 2002, NEMA WC-3, NEMA WC-70, or UL 62 (all five standards 
incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).
    (b) Application. No flexible cord may be used except:
    (1) As allowed under Sections 400-7 and 400-8 of NFPA NEC 2002; and
    (2) In accordance with Table 400-4 in NFPA NEC 2002.
    (c) Allowable current-carrying capacity. No flexible cord may carry 
more current than allowed under Table 400-5 in NFPA NEC 2002, NEMA WC-3, 
or NEMA WC-70.
    (d) Conductor size. Each flexible cord must be No. 18 AWG (0.82 
mm\2\) or larger.
    (e) Splices. Each flexible cord and cable must be without splices or 
taps except for a cord or cable No. 12 AWG (3.3 mm\2\) or larger spliced 
for repairs in accordance with Sec.  111.60-19.

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    (f) Pull at joints and terminals. Each flexible cord and cable must 
be connected to a device or fitting by a knot, tape, or special fitting 
so that tension is not transmitted to joints or terminal screws.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28281, June 4, 1996; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65198, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.60-17  Connections and terminations.

    (a) In general, connections and terminations to all conductors must 
retain the original electrical, mechanical, flame-retarding, and, where 
necessary, fire-resisting properties of the cable. All connecting 
devices must be suitable for copper stranded conductors.
    (b) If twist-on type of connectors are used, the connections must be 
made within an enclosure and the insulated cap of the connector must be 
secured to prevent loosening due to vibration.
    (c) Twist-on type of connectors may not be used for making joints in 
cables, facilitating a conductor splice, or extending the length of a 
circuit.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28281, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.60-19  Cable splices.

    (a) A cable must not be spliced in a hazardous location, except in 
intrinsically safe systems.
    (b) Each cable splice must be made in accordance with section 25.11 
of IEEE 45-2002 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28281, June 4, 1996, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 
73 FR 65198, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.60-21  Cable insulation tests.

    All cable for electric power and lighting and associated equipment 
must be checked for proper insulation resistance to ground and between 
conductors. The insulation resistance must not be less than that in 
section 34.2.1 of IEEE 45-2002 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 
110.10-1).

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65199, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.60-23  Metal-clad (Type MC) cable.

    (a) Metal-clad (Type MC) cable permitted on board a vessel must be 
continuous corrugated metal-clad cable.
    (b) The cable must have a corrugated gas-tight, vapor-tight, and 
watertight sheath of aluminum or other suitable metal that is close-
fitting around the conductors and fillers and that has an overall jacket 
of an impervious PVC or thermoset material.
    (c) The cable is not allowed in areas or applications exposed to 
high vibration, festooning, repeated flexing, excessive movement, or 
twisting, such as in engine rooms, on elevators, or in the area of drill 
floors, draw works, shakers, and mud pits.
    (d) The cable must be installed in accordance with Article 326 of 
NFPA NEC 2002 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1). The 
ampacity values found in table 25 of IEEE 45-2002 (incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1) may not be used.
    (e) The side wall pressure on the cable must not exceed 1,000 pounds 
per foot of radius.
    (f) Equipment grounding conductors in the cable must be sized in 
accordance with Section 250.122 of NFPA NEC 2002. System grounding 
conductors must be of a cross-sectional area not less than that of the 
normal current carrying conductors of the cable. The metal sheath must 
be grounded but must not be used as a required grounding conductor.
    (g) On an offshore floating drilling and production facility, the 
cable may be used as interconnect cable between production modules and 
between fixed distribution panels within the production modules, except 
that interconnection between production and temporary drilling packages 
is prohibited. Also, the cable may be used within columns, provided that 
the columns are not subject to the conditions described in paragraph (c) 
of this section.
    (h) When the cable is used within a hazardous (classified) location, 
terminations or fittings must be listed, and must be appropriate, for 
the particular

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Type MC cable used and for the environment in which they are installed.

[CGD 94-108, 62 FR 23908, May 1, 1997, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 73 
FR 65199, Oct. 31, 2008]



       Subpart 111.70_Motor Circuits, Controllers, and Protection



Sec.  111.70-1  General.

    (a) Each motor circuit, controller, and protection must meet the 
requirements of ABS Steel Vessel Rules, sections 4-8-2/9.17, 4-8-3/
5.7.3, 4-8-4/9.5, and 4-8-3/5; ABS MODU Rules, Part 4, Chapter 3, 
sections 4/7.11 and 4/7.17; or IEC 60092-301 (all three standards 
incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1), as appropriate, except 
for the following circuits:
    (1) Each steering gear motor circuit and protection must meet part 
58, subpart 58.25, of this chapter.
    (2) Each propulsion motor circuit and protection must meet subpart 
111.35 of this part.
    (b) In ungrounded three-phase alternating current systems, only two 
motor-running protective devices (overload coil or heater type relay 
within the motor and controller) need be used in any two ungrounded 
conductors, except when a wye-delta or a delta-wye transformer is used.
    (c) The motor disconnecting means must be an externally operable 
switch or circuit breaker.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28281, June 4, 1996; 62 FR 23909, May 1, 1997; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 
65199, Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013]



Sec.  111.70-3  Motor controllers and motor-control centers.

    (a) General. The enclosure for each motor controller or motor-
control center must meet either NEMA ICS 2 and NEMA ICS 2.3, or Table 5 
of IEC 60092-201 (all three standards incorporated by reference; see 46 
CFR 110.10-1), as appropriate, for the location where it is installed. 
In addition, each such enclosure in a hazardous location must meet 
subpart 111.105 of this part. NEMA ICS 2.4 (incorporated by reference; 
see 46 CFR 110.10-1) provides guidance on the differences between 
devices meeting NEMA and those meeting IEC for motor service.
    (b) Low-voltage release. Each motor controller for a fire pump, 
elevator, steering gear, or auxiliary that is vital to the vessel's 
propulsion system, except a motor controller for a vital propulsion 
auxiliary which can be restarted from a central control station, must 
have low-voltage release if automatic restart after a voltage failure or 
its resumption to operation is not hazardous. If automatic restart is 
hazardous, the motor controller must have low-voltage protection. Motor 
controllers for other motors must not have low-voltage release unless 
the starting current and the short-time sustained current of the 
additional low-voltage release load is within the capacity of one ship's 
service generator. Automatic sequential starting of low-voltage release 
controllers is acceptable to meet this paragraph.
    (c) Low-voltage protection. Each motor controller must have low-
voltage protection, except for the following motor controllers:
    (1) A motor controller that has low-voltage release under paragraph 
(b) of this section.
    (2) A motor controller for a motor of less than 2 horsepower (1.5 
kW).
    (d) Identification of controllers. (1) Each motor controller and 
motor control center must be marked externally with the following 
information:
    (i) Manufacturer's name or identification.
    (ii) Voltage.
    (iii) Number of phases.
    (iv) Current.
    (v) kW (Horsepower).
    (vi) Identification of motor being controlled.
    (vii) Current rating of trip setting.
    (2) Each controller must be provided with heat durable and permanent 
elementary wiring/schematic diagrams of the controller located on the 
door interior.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28281, June 4, 1996; 61 FR 33045, June 26, 1996, as 
amended by USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65199, Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-2013-0671, 
78 FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013]



Sec.  111.70-5  Heater circuits.

    (a) If an enclosure for a motor, master switch, or other equipment 
has an

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electric heater inside the enclosure that is energized from a separate 
circuit, the heater circuit must be disconnected from its source of 
potential by a disconnect device independent of the enclosure containing 
the heater. The heater disconnecting device must be adjacent to the 
equipment disconnecting device. A fixed sign, warning the operator to 
open both devices, must be on the enclosure of the equipment disconnect 
device, except as in paragraph (b) of this section.
    (b) If the location of the enclosure for a motor, master switch, or 
other equipment for deck machinery is remote from the motor and 
controller disconnect device, a sign must be fixed to the enclosure if 
the disconnect arrangement required by paragraph (a) of this section is 
not used. The sign must warn the operator of the presence of two sources 
of potential within the enclosure and show the location of the heater 
circuit disconnect device.
    (c) Electric heaters installed within motor controllers and 
energized from a separate circuit must be disconnected in the same 
manner as required by paragraph (a) of this section or by Sec.  111.70-
7(d).

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28282, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.70-7  Remote control, interlock, and indicator circuits.

    (a) Overcurrent protection. A conductor of a control, interlock, or 
indicator circuit of a motor controller must be protected against 
overcurrent unless:
    (1) The conductor is wholly within the controller enclosure;
    (2) The rating or setting of the branch circuit overcurrent device 
is not more than 300 percent of the current-carrying capacity of the 
control, interlock, or indicator circuit conductor;
    (3) There is an overcurrent device in each side of the line that has 
a rating or setting of not more than 300 percent of the current-carrying 
capacity of the control, electrical interlock, or indicator circuit 
conductor, except if under operating conditions there is no appreciable 
difference in potential between the external conductors, overcurrent 
protection need only be at the supply of that side of the line; or
    (4) The opening of the control, interlock, or indicator circuit 
creates a hazard.
    Note: For overcurrent protection of steering gear control and 
indicator circuits, see Subpart 111.93 of this chapter.
    (b) Accidental ground. The controller must be designed to prevent an 
accidental ground in a remote control circuit from causing the stop 
switches to fail to operate or causing the motor to start.
    (c) Source of potential. The potential for a control, interlock, or 
indicator circuit must be derived from the load side of the motor and 
controller disconnect device, except if the control functions require 
circuits that must be common to two or more controllers, the switching 
arrangement in paragraph (d) of this section must be met.
    (d) Switching. In the design of a control, interlock, or indicator 
circuit, all practicable steps must be taken to eliminate all but one 
source of power in an enclosure. If the control functions make it 
impracticable to energize a control interlock or indicator circuit from 
the load side of a motor and controller disconnect device and the 
voltage of the control, interlock, or indicator circuit is more than 24 
volts, there must be one of the following alternative methods of 
switching:
    (1) Each conductor of a control, interlock, or indicator circuit 
must be disconnected from all sources of potential by a disconnect 
device independent of the motor and controller disconnect device. The 
two independent devices must be adjacent to each other, and a fixed 
sign, warning the operator to open both devices to disconnect completely 
the motor and controller, must be on the exterior of the door of the 
main disconnect device.
    (2) Each conductor of a control, interlock, or indicator circuit 
must be disconnected from all sources of power by a disconnect device 
actuated by the opening of the controller door, or the power must first 
be disconnected to allow opening of the door. The disconnect device and 
its connections, including each terminal block for terminating the 
vessel's wiring, must have no electrically uninsulated or

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unshielded surface. When this type of disconnect device is used for 
vital auxiliary circuits, a nameplate must be affixed to the vital 
auxiliary motor controller door that warns that opening the door will 
trip a vital auxiliary off-line.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28282, June 4, 1996; 62 FR 23909, May 1, 1997]



             Subpart 111.75_Lighting Circuits and Protection



Sec.  111.75-1  Lighting feeders.

    (a) Passenger vessels. On a passenger vessel with fire bulkheads 
forming main vertical and horizontal fire zones, the lighting 
distribution system, including low location egress lighting where 
installed, must be arranged so that, to the maximum extent possible, a 
fire in any main vertical and horizontal fire zone does not interfere 
with the lighting in any other fire zone. This requirement is met if 
main and emergency feeders passing through any zone are separated both 
vertically and horizontally as widely as practicable.
    (b) Machinery spaces. Lighting for enginerooms, boilerrooms, and 
auxiliary machinery spaces must be supplied from two or more feeders. 
One of these feeders must be a ship's service feeder.
    Note: Special requirements for emergency lighting, feeders, and 
branch circuits are in subpart 112.43 of this chapter.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28282, June 4, 1996; 61 FR 33045, June 26, 1996]



Sec.  111.75-5  Lighting branch circuits.

    (a) Loads. A lighting distribution panel must not supply branch 
circuits rated at over 30 amperes.
    (b) Connected Load. The connected loads on a lighting branch circuit 
must not be more than 80 percent of the rating of the overcurrent 
protective device, computed on the basis of the fixture ratings and in 
accordance with IEEE 45-2002 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 
110.10-1), section 5.4.2.
    (c) Lighting fixtures on lighting circuits. Each lighting fixture 
must be on a lighting branch circuit.
    (d) Overcurrent protection. Each lighting branch circuit must be 
protected by an overcurrent device rated at 20 amperes or less, except 
as allowed under paragraph (e) of this section.
    (e) 25 or 30 ampere lighting branch circuits. Lighting branch 
circuits rated at 25 and 30 amperes supplying only fixed nonswitched 
lighting fixtures for cargo hold or deck lighting having only 
lampholders of the mogul type, or other lampholding devices required for 
lamps of more than 300 watts, may be supplied by a 30 ampere branch 
circuit wired with at least No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm\2\) conductors if each 
fixture wire used in wiring each lighting fixture is No. 12 AWG (3.3 
mm\2\) or larger.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28282, June 4, 1996; 62 FR 23909, May 1, 1997; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 
65199, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.75-15  Lighting requirements.

    (a) Lights in passageways, public spaces, and berthing compartments. 
The supply to lights in each passageway, public space, or berthing 
compartment accommodating more than 25 persons must be divided between 
two or more branch circuits, one of which may be an emergency branch 
circuit.
    (b) Lights in machinery spaces. Alternate groups of lights in an 
engineroom, boilerroom, or auxiliary machinery space must be arranged so 
that the failure of one branch circuit does not leave an area without 
light.
    (c) Illumination of passenger and crew spaces. (1) Each space used 
by passengers or crew must be fitted with lighting that provides for a 
safe habitable and working environment under normal conditions.
    (2) Sufficient illumination must be provided by the emergency 
lighting source under emergency conditions to effect damage control 
procedures and to provide for safe egress from each space.
    (d) Berth lights. Each crew berth must have a fixed berth light that 
is not wired with a flexible cord. The berth light must have minimum 
horizontal projection so that the light may not be covered with bedding.
    (e) Exit lights. Each exit light required on passenger vessels under 
Sec.  112.15-1 of this subchapter must have

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the word ``Exit'' in red block letters at least 2 inches (50 mm) high.
    (f) Pilot ladders. There must be a means for lighting each station 
from which a pilot may be deployed.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28282, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.75-16  Lighting of survival craft and rescue boats.

    (a) During preparation, launching, and recovery, each survival craft 
and rescue boat, its launching appliance, and the area of water into 
which it is to be launched or recovered must be adequately illuminated 
by lighting supplied from the emergency power source.
    (b) The arrangement of circuits must be such that the lighting for 
adjacent launching stations for survival craft or rescue boats is 
supplied by different branch circuits.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28282, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.75-17  Navigation lights.

    Each navigation light system must meet the following:
    (a) Feeders. On vessels required to have a final emergency power 
source by Sec.  112.05-5(a) of this chapter, each navigation light panel 
must be supplied by a feeder from the emergency switchboard (see Sec.  
112.43-13). The feeder must be protected by overcurrent devices rated or 
set at a value of at least twice that of the navigation light panel main 
fuses.
    (b) Navigation light indicator panel. Each self-propelled vessel 
must have a navigation light indicator panel in the navigating bridge to 
control side, masthead, and stern lights. The panel must visually and 
audibly signal the failure of each of these navigation lights. Each 
light source must be connected to a separate fused branch circuit. The 
panel must have a fused feeder disconnect switch, and the fuses must 
have at least twice the rating of the largest branch circuit fuse and 
must be greater than the maximum panel load.
    (c) Dual light sources. Each self-propelled vessel must have 
duplicate light sources for the side, masthead, and stern lights.
    (d) Navigation lights. Each navigation light must meet the 
following:
    (1) Meet the technical details of the applicable navigation rules.
    (2) Be certified by an independent laboratory to the requirements of 
UL 1104 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1) or an 
equivalent standard under 46 CFR 110.20-1. Portable battery powered 
lights need meet only the requirements of the standard applicable to 
those lights.
    (3) Be labeled with a label stating the following:
    (i) ``MEETS __________.'' (Insert the identification name or number 
of the standard under paragraph (d)(2) of this section to which the 
light was type-tested.)
    (ii) ``TESTED BY __________.'' (Insert the name or registered 
certification mark of the independent laboratory that tested the fixture 
to the standard under paragraph (d)(2) of this section).
    (iii) Manufacturer's name.
    (iv) Model number.
    (v) Visibility of the light in nautical miles.
    (vi) Date on which the fixture was type-tested.
    (vii) Identification of bulb used in the compliance test.
    (4) If it is a flashing light, have its intensity determined by the 
formula:

Ie = G/(0.2 + t2-t1)

Where

Ie = Luminous Intensity.
G = Integral of Idt evaluated between the limits of t1 and t2.
t1 = Time in seconds of the beginning of the flash.
t2 = Time in seconds of the end of the flash.
I = Instantaneous intensity during the flash.
    Note: The limits, t1 and t2, are to be chosen so as to maximize Ie.

    (e) Installation of navigation lights. Each navigation light must:
    (1) Be installed so that its location and its angle of visibility 
meet the applicable navigation rules;
    (2) Except as permitted by the applicable navigation rules, be 
arranged so that light from a navigation light is not obstructed by any 
part of; the vessel's structure or rigging;
    (3) Be wired by a short length of heavy-duty, flexible cable to a 
watertight receptacle outlet next to the

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light or, for permanently mounted fixtures, by direct run of fixed 
cable; and
    (4) If it is a double-lens, two-lamp type, have each lamp connected 
to its branch circuit conductors either by an individual flexible cable 
and watertight receptacle plug or, for permanently mounted fixtures, by 
an individual direct run of fixed cable.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28282, June 4, 1996; 61 FR 33045, June 26, 1996; 62 FR 23909, May 1, 
1997; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65199, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.75-18  Signaling lights.

    Each self-propelled vessel over 150 gross tons when engaged on an 
international voyage must have on board an efficient daylight signaling 
lamp that may not be solely dependent upon the vessel's main source of 
electrical power and that meets the following:
    (a) The axial luminous intensity of the beam must be at least 60,000 
candelas.
    (b) The luminous intensity of the beam in every direction within an 
angle of 0.7 degrees from the axial must be at least 50 percent of the 
axial luminous intensity.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28282, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.75-20  Lighting fixtures.

    (a) The construction of each lighting fixture for a non-hazardous 
location must meet UL 1598A or IEC 60092-306 (both incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).
    (b) Each fixture globe, lens, or diffuser must have a high strength 
guard or be made of high strength material, except in an accommodation 
space, navigating bridge, gyro room, radio room, galley, or similar 
space where it is not subject to damage.
    (c) No fixture may be used as a connection box for a circuit other 
than the branch circuit supplying the fixture.
    (d) Lighting fixtures must be installed as follows:
    (1) Each fixture in the weather or in a location exposed to 
splashing water must be watertight. Each fixture in a damp or wet 
location must at least be dripproof.
    (2) Each fixture and lampholder must be fixed. A fixture must not be 
supported by the screw shell of a lampholder.
    (3) Each pendent-type fixture must be suspended by and supplied 
through a threaded, rigid conduit stem.
    (4) Each tablelamp, desklamp, floorlamp, and similar equipment must 
be secured in place so that it cannot be displaced by the roll or pitch 
of the vessel.
    (e) Nonemergency and decorative interior-lighting fixtures in 
environmentally protected, nonhazardous locations need meet only the 
applicable UL type-fixture standards in UL 1598 (incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1) and UL 1598A marine supplement or the 
standards in IEC 60092-306 . These fixtures must have vibration clamps 
on fluorescent tubes longer than 102 cm (40 inches), secure mounting of 
glassware, and rigid mounting.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28283, June 4, 1996; 61 FR 36787, July 12, 1996; 62 FR 23909, May 1, 
1997; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65199, Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 
60153, Sept. 30, 2013]



            Subpart 111.77_Appliances and Appliance Circuits



Sec.  111.77-1  Overcurrent protection.

    If a circuit supplies only one appliance or device, the rating or 
setting of the branch circuit overcurrent device must not be more than 
150 percent of the rating of the appliance or device, or 15 amperes, 
whichever is greater.



Sec.  111.77-3  Appliances.

    All electrical appliances, including, but not limited to, cooking 
equipment, dishwashers, refrigerators, and refrigerated drinking water 
coolers, must meet UL safety and construction standards or equivalent 
standards under Sec.  110.20-1 of this chapter. Also, this equipment 
must be suitably installed for the location and service intended.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28283, June 4, 1996; 61 FR 33045, June 26, 1996]

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                       Subpart 111.79_Receptacles



Sec.  111.79-1  Receptacle outlets; general.

    (a) There must be a sufficient number of receptacle outlets in the 
crew accommodations for an adequate level of habitability.
    (b) There must be a sufficient number of receptacle outlets 
throughout the machinery space so that any location can be reached by a 
portable power cord having a length not greater than 24 meters (75 
feet).
    (c) Each receptacle outlet must be compatible with the voltage and 
current of the circuit in which it is installed.
    (d) Each receptacle outlet must be suitable for the environment in 
which it is installed and constructed to the appropriate NEMA or IEC 
protection standard as referenced in Sec.  111.01-9. Special attention 
must be given to outlets in hazardous locations.
    (e) A receptacle outlet must not have any exposed live parts with 
the plug opening uncovered.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28283, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.79-3  Grounding pole.

    Each receptacle outlet that operates at 100 volts or more must have 
a grounding pole.



Sec.  111.79-9  Transmitting power between receptacles.

    (a) If it is necessary to transmit current in one direction between 
two receptacle outlets by a flexible cable with a plug on each end, such 
as a battery charging lead between a receptacle outlet on a ship and a 
receptacle outlet in a lifeboat, the plug that may be energized when not 
in the receptacle outlet must be female.
    (b) If a receptacle outlet may be used as a source of power and as a 
receiver of power, such as the receptacles on barges that may have to 
supply power to adjoining barges in some makeup and receive power from 
the towboat or adjoining barge in other makeups, the receptacles must be 
male and reverse service. Plugs of flexible cable must be female and 
must be at both ends of the flexible lead. The female plug must meet 
Sec.  111.79-1(d) or Sec.  111.79-3.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by USCG-2011-0618, 
76 FR 60754, Sept. 30, 2011]



Sec.  111.79-11  Lifeboat receptacles.

    Each receptacle outlet on a lifeboat for connection to a vessel's 
electrical system must allow the plug to pull free when the lifeboat is 
lowered.



Sec.  111.79-13  Different voltages and power types.

    If receptacle outlets on a vessel are supplied by different voltages 
(e.g., 110 volts and 220 volts) or by different types of power (e.g., AC 
and DC), each receptacle outlet must preclude the plugging of a portable 
device into a receptacle outlet of an incompatible voltage or type of 
power.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28283, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.79-15  Receptacles for refrigerated containers.

    Receptacles for refrigerated containers must meet one of the 
following:
    (a) Each receptacle for refrigerated containers must have a switch 
interlocked in such a way that the receptacle's contacts are deenergized 
before the making or breaking of the connection between the plug and 
receptacle contacts.
    (b) Each group of receptacles for refrigerated containers must have:
    (1) A switch near the receptacles that disconnects all power to 
those receptacles; and
    (2) A sign stating that the switch should be opened before cables 
are disconnected from the receptacles or refrigerated containers.
    (c) Each receptacle for refrigerated containers must be designed for 
circuit breaking service.



             Subpart 111.81_Outlet Boxes and Junction Boxes



Sec.  111.81-1  Outlet boxes and junction boxes; general.

    (a) The requirements of this subpart apply to each outlet box used 
with a lighting fixture, wiring device, or similar item, including each 
separately installed connection and junction box.

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    (b) An outlet box must be at each outlet, switch, receptacle, or 
junction point.
    (c) Each outlet or junction box must have a cover unless a fixture 
canopy, switch cover, receptacle cover, or other cover is used.
    (d) As appropriate, each outlet-box or junction-box installation 
must meet the following standards, all of which are incorporated by 
reference (see 46 CFR 110.10-1): Article 314 of NFPA NEC 2002; UL 50; UL 
514A, UL 514B, and UL 514C; IEC 60092-101; IEC 60092-201; IEC 60092-306; 
IEC 60092-352; 60092-401; and IEC 60092-502.
    (e) Each outlet or junction box must be securely attached to its 
mounting and be affixed so as to maintain its designated degree of 
protection.
    (f) Each outlet and junction box must be suitable for the 
environment in which it is installed and be constructed to the 
appropriate NEMA or IEC standard.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28283, June 4, 1996; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65199, Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-
2013-0671, 78 FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013]



Sec.  111.81-3  Cables entering boxes.

    Each cable entering a box or fitting must be protected from abrasion 
and must meet the following:
    (a) Each opening through which a conductor enters must be closed.
    (b) Cable armor must be secured to the box or fitting.
    (c) Each cable entrance in a damp or wet location must be made 
watertight by a terminal or stuffing tube.



                  Subpart 111.83_Shore Connection Boxes



Sec.  111.83-1  General.

    Each shore connection box must be of a size that accommodates the 
connections of the flexible and fixed cables.



Sec.  111.83-5  Bottom entrance and protected enclosures.

    Each shore connection box must have a bottom entrance for the shore 
connection cable. The box must provide protection to the shore 
connection when the connection is in use.



              Subpart 111.85_Electric Oil Immersion Heaters



Sec.  111.85-1  Electric oil immersion heaters.

    Each oil immersion heater must have the following:
    (a) An operating thermostat.
    (b) Heating elements that have no electrical contact with the oil.
    (c) A high temperature limiting device that:
    (1) Opens all conductors to the heater;
    (2) Is manually reset; and
    (3) Actuates at a temperature below the flashpoint of the oil.
    (d) Either--
    (1) A low-fluid-level device that opens all conductors to the heater 
if the operating level drops below the manufacturer's recommended 
minimum safe level; or
    (2) A flow device that opens all conductors to the heater if there 
is inadequate flow.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28283, June 4, 1996]



              Subpart 111.87_Electric Air Heating Equipment



Sec.  111.87-1  Applicability.

    This subpart applies to electrically energized units or panels for 
heating a room or compartment. This subpart does not apply to 
electrically energized units for heating the air in an enclosed 
apparatus, such as a motor or controller.



Sec.  111.87-3  General requirements.

    (a) Each electric heater must meet applicable UL 484 or UL 1042 
construction standards (both incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 
110.10-1) or equivalent standards under Sec.  110.20-1 of this chapter
    (b) Each heater element must be an enclosed type. The heater element 
case or jacket must be of a corrosion-resistant material.
    (c) Each heater must have a thermal cutout of the manually-reset 
type that prevents overheating and must have a thermal regulating 
switch.

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    (d) Each heater for bulkhead mounting must have its top slanted or 
otherwise designed to prevent hanging anything on the heater. If a 
heater is portable, it must have a clip or bracket to hold the heater in 
a fixed position.
    (e) The external temperature of a heater enclosing case must not be 
over 125 degrees C, except that the external temperature of the 
enclosing case of a flush-mounted heater must not be over 100 degrees C. 
If a heater is mounted on or next to a deck or bulkhead, the heater must 
not cause the temperature of the nearest deck or bulkhead to be over 55 
degrees C. For test purposes, an ambient temperature of 25 degrees C 
must be used.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28283, June 4, 1996; 61 FR 33045, June 26, 1996; 61 FR 36608, July 11, 
1996; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65199, Oct. 31, 2008]



                Subpart 111.91_Elevators and Dumbwaiters



Sec.  111.91-1  Power, control, and interlock circuits.

    Each electric power, control, and interlock circuit of an elevator 
or dumbwaiter must meet ASME A17.1 (incorporated by reference; see 46 
CFR 110.10-1).

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65199, Oct. 31, 2008]



           Subpart 111.95_Electric Power-Operated Boat Winches



Sec.  111.95-1  Applicability.

    (a) The electric installation of each electric power-operated boat 
winch must meet the requirements in this subpart, except that limit 
switches must be adapted to the installation if there are no gravity 
davits.
    (b) The provisions of this subpart supplement the requirements for 
boat winches in other parts of this chapter under which vessels are 
certificated and in subchapter Q, Equipment approvals.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28283, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.95-3  General requirements.

    (a) Each electrical component (e.g., enclosure, motor controller, or 
motor) must be constructed to the appropriate NEMA or IEC degree of 
protection requirement for the service and environment in which it is 
installed.
    (b) Each main line emergency disconnect switch, if accessible to an 
unauthorized person, must have a means to lock the switch in the open-
circuit position with a padlock or its equivalent. The switch must not 
lock in the closed-circuit position.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28283, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.95-7  Wiring of boat winch components.

    (a) If the motor controller of a boat winch power unit is next to 
the winch, the main line emergency switch must disconnect all parts of 
the boat winch power unit, including the motor controller and limit 
switches, from all sources of potential. Other power circuit switches 
must be connected in series with the main line emergency switch and must 
be ahead of the motor controller. The main line emergency switch must be 
the motor and controller disconnect required by Subpart 111.70 and must 
have a horsepower rating of at least that of the winch motor.
    (b) If the motor controller of a boat winch power unit is remote 
from the winch, there must be a switch at the controller that can 
disconnect the entire winch electric installation from all sources of 
potential. The switch must be in series with and on the supply side of 
the main line emergency switch.
    (c) Each davit arm limit switch, whether connected in the power 
circuit or in the control circuit, must disconnect all ungrounded 
conductors of the circuit controlled.
    (d) If one motor is used with two winches, there must be a main line 
emergency switch, a clutch interlock switch, and a master switch for 
each winch, except that a single main line emergency switch located as 
required by paragraph (e) of this section may be used for both winches. 
The main line emergency switches must be connected, in series, ahead of 
the motor controller. The master switches must be connected in parallel 
and each, in

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series, with the corresponding clutch interlock switch for that winch. 
Each clutch interlock switch must open the circuit to its master switch, 
except when the power unit is clutched to the associated winch. There 
must be a means to prevent the power unit from being clutched to both 
winches simultaneously.
    (e) The main line emergency disconnect switch must be adjacent to 
the master switch, within reach of the winch operator, accessible to the 
person in charge of the boat stowage, and for gravity davit 
installations, in a position from which the movement of boat davit arms 
can be observed as they approach the final stowed position.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28283, June 4, 1996]



     Subpart 111.97_Electric Power-Operated Watertight Door Systems



Sec.  111.97-1  Applicability.

    This subpart applies to electric power-operated watertight door 
systems required under Subpart H of Part 170 of this chapter.

[CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51008, Nov. 4, 1983]



Sec.  111.97-3  General requirements.

    Each watertight door operating system must meet Subpart H, Sec.  
170.270 of this chapter.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by USCG-2000-7790, 
65 FR 58462, Sept. 29, 2000]



Sec.  111.97-5  Electric and hydraulic power supply.

    (a) Each electric motor-driven door operating system must have the 
same source of power as the emergency lighting and power system.
    (b) The temporary emergency power source and the final emergency 
power source must each be capable of operating all doors simultaneously 
or sequentially as allowed by Sec.  170.270(c) of this chapter.
    (c) The power supply for each hydraulically operated watertight door 
system that uses a hydraulic system common to more than one watertight 
door must be an accumulator tank with enough capacity to open all doors 
once and to close all doors two times and be supplied by one or more 
motor-driven hydraulic pumps that can operate from the final source of 
the emergency lighting and power system.
    (d) The motor-driven hydraulic pumps must automatically maintain the 
accumulator tank pressure within the design limits, be above the 
uppermost continuous deck, and be controlled from above the uppermost 
continuous deck.
    (e) The accumulator tank capacity required in paragraph (c) of this 
section must be available when the accumulator tank pressure is at the 
automatic pump ``cut-in'' pressure.
    (f) The source of power for each hydraulically operated watertight 
door system using an independent hydraulic system for each door operator 
must meet paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section.
    (g) The power supply for other types of watertight door operators 
must be accepted by the Commandant.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28283, June 4, 1996; USCG-2000-7790, 65 FR 58462, Sept. 29, 2000]



Sec.  111.97-7  Distribution.

    (a) Each distribution panelboard for a watertight door system must 
be above the uppermost continuous deck and must have means for locking.
    (b) Each feeder supplying a watertight door operating system must be 
above the uppermost continuous deck.
    (c) Each watertight door operating system must have a separate 
branch circuit.



Sec.  111.97-9  Overcurrent protection.

    Overcurrent devices must be arranged to isolate a fault with as 
little disruption of the system as possible. The relationship between 
the load and the rating or setting of overcurrent devices must meet the 
following:
    (a) The rating or setting of each feeder overcurrent device must be 
not less than 200 percent of its maximum load.
    (b) The rating or setting of a branch circuit overcurrent device 
must be not more than 25 percent of that of the feeder overcurrent 
device.

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          Subpart 111.99_Fire Door Holding and Release Systems



Sec.  111.99-1  Applicability.

    This subpart applies to fire door holding and release systems, if 
fitted.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28284, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.99-3  Definitions.

    As used in this subpart--
    Central control panel means a manually-operated device on the 
navigating bridge or in the fire control room for releasing one or more 
fire doors.
    Fire door means a door that is in a fire boundary, such as a 
stairway enclosure or main vertical zone bulkhead, that is not usually 
kept closed.
    Fire door holding magnet means an electromagnet for holding a fire 
door open.
    Local control panel means a manually-operated device next to a fire 
door for releasing the door so that the fire door self-closing mechanism 
may close the door.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28284, June 4, 1996; 61 FR 33045, June 26, 1996, as 
amended by USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58348, Sept. 30, 2004]



Sec.  111.99-5  General.

    Fire door release systems, if installed, must meet regulation II-2/
30.4.3 of IMO SOLAS 74 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65199, Oct. 31, 2008]



          Subpart 111.101_Submersible Motor-Driven Bilge Pumps



Sec.  111.101-1  Applicability.

    This subpart applies to each submersible motor-driven bilge pump 
required on certain vessels under 46 CFR 56.50-55.

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65199, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.101-3  General requirements.

    (a) Each electric motor driving a submersible bilge pump must be in 
an open end air bell of rugged construction and be of a size that does 
not allow water to enter the motor if the compartment that the motor is 
in is flooded to the uppermost continuous deck.
    (b) The motor, if of the open type, must be protected from splashing 
water from the bottom.
    (c) The cable to each motor must enter through the open bottom of 
the air bell.
    (d) Each motor must be able to operate continuously at rated load 
under any condition, dry or with water in the air bell at any level up 
to the maximum allowed under paragraph (a) of this section.
    (e) Each motor controller must be above the uppermost continuous 
deck. There must be a master switch at the controller and a master 
switch at the motor. The master switch at the motor must be disconnected 
from the circuit when the motor is started or stopped from the master 
switch at the controller.
    (f) Each motor must be energized from the final emergency power 
source.



                 Subpart 111.103_Remote Stopping Systems



Sec.  111.103-1  Power ventilation systems except machinery space
ventilation systems.

    Each power ventilation system must have:
    (a) A control to stop the ventilation that is:
    (1) Outside the space ventilated; and
    (2) Grouped with the controls for every power ventilation system to 
which this section is applicable; and
    (b) In addition to the control required by paragraph (a), a stop 
control that is:
    (1) As far as practicable from the control required by paragraph (a) 
and grouped with the controls for every power ventilation system to 
which this section is applicable; or
    (2) The circuit breakers for ventilation grouped on the main 
switchboard and marked, ``In Case of Fire Trip to Stop Ventilation.''
    Note: The requirements of this section do not apply to closed 
ventilation systems for motors or generators, diffuser fans for 
refrigerated spaces, room circulating fans, or exhaust fans for private 
toilets of an electrical rating comparable to that of a room circulating 
fan.

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Sec.  111.103-3  Machinery space ventilation.

    (a) Each machinery space ventilation system must have two controls 
to stop the ventilation, one of which may be the supply circuit breaker.
    (b) The controls required in paragraph (a) of this section must be 
grouped so that they are operable from two positions, one of which must 
be outside the machinery space.



Sec.  111.103-7  Ventilation stop stations.

    Each ventilation stop station must:
    (a) Be protected by an enclosure with a glass-paneled door on the 
front;
    (b) Be marked, ``In Case of Fire Break Glass and Operate Switch to 
Stop Ventilation;''
    (c) Have the ``stop'' position of the switch clearly identified;
    (d) Have a nameplate that identifies the system controlled; and
    (e) Be arranged so that damage to the switch or cable automatically 
stops the equipment controlled.



Sec.  111.103-9  Machinery stop stations.

    (a) Each forced draft fan, induced draft fan, blower of an inert gas 
system, fuel oil transfer pump, fuel oil unit, fuel oil service pump, 
and any other fuel oil pumps must have a stop control that is outside of 
the space containing the pump or fan.
    (b) Each stop control must meet Sec.  111.103-7.



                   Subpart 111.105_Hazardous Locations



Sec.  111.105-1  Applicability; definition.

    This subpart applies to installations in hazardous locations as 
defined in NFPA NEC 2002 and in IEC 60079-0 (both incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1). As used in this subpart, ``IEC 60079 
series'' means IEC 60079-0, IEC 60079-1, IEC 60079-2, IEC 60079-5, IEC 
60079-6, IEC 60079-7, IEC 60079-11, IEC 60079-15, and IEC 60079-18 (all 
incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65199, Oct. 31, 2008, as amended by USCG-2013-
0671, 78 FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013]



Sec.  111.105-3  General requirements.

    All electrical installations in hazardous locations must comply with 
the general requirements of section 33 of IEEE 45-1998 (incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1), and with either Articles 500 through 
505 of NFPA NEC 2002 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1) or 
with the IEC 60079 series (as defined in 46 CFR 111.105-1 and 
incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1). When installations are 
made in accordance with NFPA NEC 2002 articles, and when installed 
fittings are approved for the specific hazardous location and the cable 
type, marine shipboard cable that complies with 46 CFR subpart 111.60 
may be used instead of rigid metal conduit.

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65199, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.105-5  System integrity.

    In order to maintain system integrity, each individual electrical 
installation in a hazardous location must comply specifically with 
Articles 500-505 of NFPA NEC 2002 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 
110.10-1), as modified by 46 CFR 111.105-3, or with the IEC 60079 series 
(as defined in 46 CFR 111.105-1 and incorporated by reference; see 46 
CFR 110.10-1), but not in combination in a manner that will compromise 
system integrity or safety. Hazardous location equipment must be 
approved as suitable for use in the specific hazardous atmosphere in 
which it is installed. The use of nonapproved equipment is prohibited.

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65200, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.105-7  Approved equipment.

    When this subpart or NFPA NEC 2002 (incorporated by reference; see 
46 CFR 110.10-1) states that an item of electrical equipment must be 
approved, or when IEC 60079-0 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 
110.10-1) states that an item of electrical equipment must be tested or 
approved in order to comply with the IEC 60079 series (as defined in 
Sec.  111.105-1 and incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1), 
that item must be--
    (a) Listed or certified by an independent laboratory as approved for 
use in the hazardous locations in which it is installed; or

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    (b) Purged and pressurized equipment that meets NFPA 496 
(incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1) or IEC 60079-2.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28284, June 4, 1996, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 
73 FR 65200, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.105-9  Explosion-proof and flameproof equipment.

    Each item of electrical equipment required by this subpart to be 
explosion-proof under the classification system of NFPA NEC 2002 
(incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1) must be approved as 
meeting UL 1203 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1). Each 
item of electrical equipment required by this subpart to be flameproof 
must be approved as meeting IEC 60079-1 (incorporated by reference; see 
46 CFR 110.10-1).

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65200, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.105-11  Intrinsically safe systems.

    (a) Each system required by this subpart to be intrinsically safe 
must use approved components meeting UL 913 or IEC 60079-11 (both 
incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).
    (b) Each electric cable of an intrinsically safe system must--
    (1) Be 50 mm (2 inches) or more from cable of non-intrinsically safe 
circuits, partitioned by a grounded metal barrier from other non-
intrinsically safe electric cables, or a shielded or metallic armored 
cable; and
    (2) Not contain conductors for non-intrinsically safe systems.
    (c) As part of plan approval, the manufacturer must provide 
appropriate installation instructions and restrictions on approved 
system components. Typical instructions and restrictions include 
information addressing--
    (1) Voltage limitations;
    (2) Allowable cable parameters;
    (3) Maximum length of cable permitted;
    (4) Ability of system to accept passive devices;
    (5) Acceptability of interconnections with conductors or other 
equipment for other intrinsically safe circuits; and
    (6) Information regarding any instructions or restrictions which 
were a condition of approval of the system or its components.
    (d) Each intrinsically safe system must meet ISA RP 12.6 
(incorporated by reference, see 46 CFR 110.10-1), except Appendix A.1.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28284, June 4, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 23909, May 
1, 1997; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65200, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.105-15  Additional methods of protection.

    Each item of electrical equipment that is--
    (a) A powder-filled apparatus must meet IEC 60079-5 (incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1);
    (b) An oil-immersed apparatus must meet either IEC 79-6 
(incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1) or Article 500.7(I) of 
NFPA NEC 2002 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1);
    (c) Type of protection ``e'' must meet IEC 60079-7 (incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1);
    (d) Type of protection ``n'' must meet IEC 60079-15 (incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1); and
    (e) Type of protection ``m'' must meet IEC 60079-18 (incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65200, Oct. 31, 2008, as amended by USCG-2013-
0671, 78 FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013]



Sec.  111.105-17  Wiring methods for hazardous locations.

    (a) Through runs of marine shipboard cable meeting subpart 111.60 of 
this part are required for all hazardous locations. Armored cable may be 
used to enhance ground detection capabilities. Additionally, Type MC 
cable may be used subject to the restrictions in Sec.  111.60-23.
    (b) Where conduit is installed, the applicable requirements of 
either NFPA NEC 2002 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1) or 
the IEC 60079 series (as defined in Sec.  111.105-1 and incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1) must be followed.
    (c) Each cable entrance into explosionproof or flameproof equipment 
must be made with approved seal fittings, termination fittings, or 
glands that meet the requirements of Sec.  111.105-9.
    (d) Each cable entrance into Class II and Class III (Zone 10, 11, Z, 
or Y)

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equipment must be made with dust-tight cable entrance seals approved for 
the installation.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28284, June 4, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 23909, May 
1, 1997; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65200, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.105-19  Switches.

    A switch that is explosionproof or flameproof, or that controls any 
explosionproof or flameproof equipment, under Sec.  111.105-9 must have 
a pole for each ungrounded conductor.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28284, June 4, 1996, as amended by USCG-2016-0498, 82 
FR 35091, July 28, 2017]



Sec.  111.105-21  Ventilation.

    A ventilation duct which ventilates a hazardous location has the 
classification of that location. Each fan for ventilation of a hazardous 
location must be nonsparking.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28285, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.105-27  Belt drives.

    Each belt drive in a hazardous location must have:
    (a) A conductive belt; and
    (b) Pulleys, shafts, and driving equipment grounded to meet NFPA 77 
(incorporated by reference, see 46 CFR 110.10-1).

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 
73 FR 65200, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.105-29  Combustible liquid cargo carriers.

    (a) Each vessel that carries combustible liquid cargo with a closed-
cup flashpoint of 60 degrees C (140 degrees F) or higher must have:
    (1) Only intrinsically safe electric systems in cargo tanks; and
    (2) No storage battery in any cargo handling room.
    (b) If a submerged cargo pump motor is in a cargo tank, it must meet 
the requirements of Sec.  111.105-31(d).
    (c) Where the cargo is heated to within 15 [deg]C of its flashpoint, 
the cargo pumproom must meet the requirements of Sec.  111.105-31(f) and 
the weather locations must meet Sec.  111.105-31(l).

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28285, June 4, 1996; 61 FR 36787, July 12, 1996; 61 FR 39695, July 30, 
1996]



Sec.  111.105-31  Flammable or combustible cargo with a flashpoint below
60 [deg]C (140 [deg]F), carriers of liquid-sulphur or inorganic acid.

    (a) Applicability. Each vessel that carries combustible or flammable 
cargo with a closed-cup flashpoint lower than 60 degrees C (140 degrees 
F) or liquid sulphur cargo, or inorganic acid cargo must meet the 
requirements of this section, except--
    (1) A vessel carrying bulk liquefied flammable gases as a cargo, 
cargo residue, or vapor which must meet the requirements of Sec.  
111.105-32; and
    (2) A vessel carrying carbon disulfide must have only intrinsically 
safe electric equipment in the locations listed in paragraphs (e) 
through (l) of this section.
    (b) Cable location. Electric cable must be as close as practicable 
to the centerline and must be away from cargo tank openings.
    (c) Lighting circuits. An enclosed hazardous space that has 
explosionproof lighting fixtures must:
    (1) Have at least two lighting branch circuits;
    (2) Be arranged so that there is light for relamping any deenergized 
lighting circuit; and
    (3) Not have the switch within the space for those spaces containing 
explosionproof lighting fixtures under paragraphs (g), (i) and (j) of 
this section.
    (d) Submerged cargo pump motors. If a submerged cargo pump motor is 
in a cargo tank:
    (1) Low liquid level, motor current, or pump discharge pressure must 
automatically shutdown power to the motor if the pump loses suction;
    (2) An audible and visual alarm must be actuated by the shutdown of 
the motor; and
    (3) There must be a lockable circuit breaker or lockable switch that 
disconnects power to the motor.
    (e) Cargo Tanks. A cargo tank is a Class I, Division 1 (IEC Zone 0) 
location

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that has additional electrical equipment restrictions outlined in 
section 33 of IEEE 45-1998 and IEC 60092-502 (both incorporated by 
reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1). Cargo tanks must not contain any 
electrical equipment except the following:
    (1) Intrinsically safe equipment; and
    (2) Submerged cargo pump motors and their associated cable.
    (f) Cargo handling rooms. A cargo handling room must not have any 
electric cable or other electric equipment, except:
    (1) Intrinsically safe equipment;
    (2) Explosionproof lighting fixtures;
    (3) Cables supplying intrinsically safe equipment in the cargo 
handling room; and
    (4) Marine shipboard cables that supply explosionproof lighting 
fixtures that are in the cargo handling room.
    (g) Lighting of cargo handling rooms. Lighting for a cargo handling 
room except a cargo handling room under paragraph (h) of this section, 
must be lighted through fixed glass lenses in the bulkhead or overhead. 
Each fixed glass lens must be wire-inserted glass that is at least 0.25 
inches (6.35 mm) thick and arranged to maintain the watertight and 
gastight integrity of the structure. The fixed glass lens may form a 
part of a listing fixture if the following are met:
    (1) There is no access to the interior of the fixture from the cargo 
handling room.
    (2) The fixture is vented to the engineroom or a similar 
nonhazardous area.
    (3) The fixture is wired from outside the cargo handling room.
    (4) The temperature on the cargo handling room surface of the glass 
lens, based on an ambient temperature of 40 degrees C, is not higher 
than 180 degrees C.
    (h) A cargo handling room which precludes the lighting arrangement 
of paragraph (g) of this section, or where the lighting arrangement of 
paragraph (g) of the section does not give the required light, must have 
explosionproof lighting fixtures.
    (i) Enclosed spaces. An enclosed space that is immediately above, 
below, or next to a cargo tank must not contain any electric equipment 
except equipment allowed for cargo handling rooms in paragraphs (f) and 
(g), and:
    (1) Through runs of marine shipboard cable; and
    (2) Watertight enclosures with bolted and gasketed covers containing 
only:
    (i) Depth sounding devices;
    (ii) Log devices; and
    (iii) Impressed-current cathodic protection system electrodes.
    (j) Cargo hose stowage space. A cargo hose stowage space must not 
have any electrical equipment except explosionproof lighting fixtures 
and through runs of marine shipboard cable.
    (k) Cargo piping in a space. A space that has cargo piping must not 
have any electrical equipment except explosionproof lighting fixtures 
and through runs of marine shipboard cable.
    (l) Weather locations. The following locations in the weather are 
Class I, Division 1 (Zone 1) locations (except the open deck area on an 
inorganic acid carrier which is considered a non-hazardous location) and 
may have only approved intrinsically safe, explosionproof, or purged and 
pressurized electrical equipment, and through runs of marine shipboard 
cable if the location is--
    (1) Within 10 feet (3 m) of:
    (i) A cargo tank vent outlet;
    (ii) A cargo tank ullage opening;
    (iii) A cargo pipe flange;
    (iv) A cargo valve;
    (v) A cargo handling room entrance; or
    (vi) A cargo handling room ventilation opening; or
    (2) On a tankship and on the open deck over the cargo area and 10 
feet (3 m) forward and aft of the cargo area on the open deck and up to 
8 feet (2.4 m) above the deck.
    (3) Within 5 meters (16 ft) of cargo pressure/vacuum valves with an 
unlimited height; or
    (4) Within 10 meters (33 ft) of vent outlets for free flow of vapor 
mixtures and high velocity vent outlets for the passage of large amounts 
of vapor, air or inert gas mixtures during cargo loading and ballasting 
or during discharging.
    (m) Other spaces. Except for those spaces listed in paragraphs (e) 
through

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(k), a space that has a direct opening to any space listed in paragraphs 
(e) through (l) must have only the electric installations that are 
allowed for the space to which it opens.
    (n) Duct keel ventilation or lighting. (1) The lighting and 
ventilation system for each pipe tunnel must meet ABS Steel Vessel Rules 
(incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1), section 5-1-7/31.17.
    (2) If a fixed gas detection system is installed, it must meet the 
requirements of IMO SOLAS 74 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 
110.10-1) and Part 4, Chapter 3 of ABS Steel Vessel Rules.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 82-096, 49 FR 
4947, Feb. 9, 1984; CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28285, June 4, 1996; 61 FR 33045, 
June 26, 1996; 62 FR 23909, May 1, 1997; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65200, 
Oct. 31, 2008; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 59781, Oct. 1, 2012]



Sec.  111.105-32  Bulk liquefied flammable gas and ammonia carriers.

    (a) Each vessel that carries bulk liquefied flammable gases or 
ammonia as a cargo, cargo residue, or vapor must meet the requirements 
of this section.
    (b) As used in this section:
    (1) The terms ``gas-safe'' and ``gas-dangerous'' spaces are used as 
defined in Sec.  154.7 of this chapter.
    (2) The term ``gas-dangerous'' does not include the weather deck of 
an ammonia carrier.
    (c) Each submerged cargo pump motor design must receive concept 
approval by the Commandant (CG-ENG) and its installation must receive 
plan approval by the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center.
    (d) Electrical equipment must not be installed in a gas-dangerous 
space or zone, except:
    (1) Intrinsically safe electrical equipment and wiring, and
    (2) Other equipment as allowed in this section.
    (e) A submerged cargo pump motor, if installed in a cargo tank, must 
meet Sec.  111.105-31(d).
    (f) Electrical equipment must not be installed in a hold space that 
has a tank that is not required to have a secondary barrier under Sec.  
154.459 of this chapter, except:
    (1) Through runs of marine shipboard cable;
    (2) Explosionproof lighting fixtures;
    (3) Depth sounding devices in gastight enclosures;
    (4) Log devices in gastight enclosures;
    (5) Impressed current cathodic protection system electrodes in 
gastight enclosures; and
    (6) Armored or MI type cable for a submerged cargo pump motor.
    (g) Electrical equipment must not be installed in a space that is 
separated by a gastight steel boundary from a hold space that has a tank 
that must have a secondary barrier under the requirements of Sec.  
154.459 of this chapter, except:
    (1) Through runs of marine shipboard cable;
    (2) Explosionproof lighting fixtures;
    (3) Depth sounding devices in gastight enclosures;
    (4) Log devices in gastight enclosures;
    (5) Impressed current cathodic protection system electrodes in 
gastight enclosures;
    (6) Explosionproof motors that operate cargo system valves or 
ballast system valves;
    (7) Explosionproof bells for general alarm systems; and
    (8) Armored or MI type cable for a submerged cargo pump motor.
    (h) A cargo-handling room must not have any installed electrical 
equipment, except explosionproof lighting fixtures.
    (i) A space for cargo hose storage or a space that has cargo piping 
must not have any installed electrical equipment, except:
    (1) Explosionproof lighting fixtures; and
    (2) Through runs of marine shipboard cable.
    (j) A gas dangerous zone on the open deck must not have any 
installed electrical equipment, except:
    (1) Explosionproof equipment that is necessary for the operation of 
the vessel; and
    (2) Through runs of marine shipboard cable.
    (k) A space, except those named in paragraphs (f) through (i) of 
this section, that has a direct opening to gas-

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dangerous spaces or zones must have no electrical equipment except as 
allowed in the gas-dangerous space or zone.
    (l) Each gas-dangerous space that has lighting fixtures must have at 
least two branch circuits for lighting.
    (m) Each switch and each overcurrent protective device for any 
lighting circuit that is in a gas-dangerous space must open all 
conductors of the circuit simultaneously.
    (n) Each switch and each overcurrent protective device for lighting 
in a gas-dangerous space must be in a gas-safe space.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 77-069, 52 FR 
31626, Aug. 21, 1987; CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28285, June 4, 1996; 62 FR 
23909, May 1, 1997; USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49234, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-
2012-0832, 77 FR 59781, Oct. 1, 2012]



Sec.  111.105-33  Mobile offshore drilling units.

    (a) Applicability. This section applies to each mobile offshore 
drilling unit.
    (b) Definitions. As used in this section:
    (1) ``Enclosed spaces'' are locations delineated by floors, 
bulkheads, or decks which may have doors or windows.
    (2) ``Semi-enclosed spaces'' are locations where natural conditions 
of ventilation are notably different from those on open deck due to the 
presence of structures such as roofs, windbreaks, and bulkheads which 
are so arranged that dispersion of gas may not occur.
    (c) The internal space of each pressure vessel, tank, and pipe for 
drilling mud and for gas venting must have only intrinsically safe 
electric equipment.
    (d) The following are Class I, Division 1 locations:
    (1) An enclosed space that contains any part of the mud circulating 
system that has an opening into the space and is between the well and 
final degassing discharge.
    (2) An enclosed or semi-enclosed location that is below the drill 
floor and contains a possible source of gas release such as the top of a 
drilling nipple.
    (3) An enclosed space that is on the drill floor and is not 
separated by a solid, gas-tight floor from the spaces specified in 
paragraph (d)(2) of this section.
    (4) A space that would normally be considered a Division 2 location 
under paragraph (e) of this section but where combustible or flammable 
gases might accumulate. This could include pits, ducts, and similar 
structures downstream of the final degassing discharge.
    (5) A location in the weather or a semi-enclosed location, except as 
provided in paragraph (d)(2) of this section, that is within 5 feet (1.5 
m) of the boundary of any:
    (i) Equipment or opening specified in paragraph (d)(1) of this 
section;
    (ii) Ventilation outlet, access, or other opening to a Class I, 
Division 1 space; or
    (iii) Gas vent outlet.
    (6) Except as provided in paragraph (f) of this section, an enclosed 
space that has an opening into a Class I, Division 1 location.
    (e) The following are Class I, Division 2 locations:
    (1) An enclosed space that has any open portion of the mud 
circulating system from the final degassing discharge to the mud suction 
connection at the mud pit.
    (2) A location in the weather that is:
    (i) Within the boundaries of the drilling derrick up to a height of 
10 feet (3m) above the drill floor;
    (ii) Below the drill floor and within a radius of 10 feet (3m) of a 
possible source of release, such as the top of a drilling nipple; or
    (iii) Within 5 feet (1.5m) of the boundaries of any ventilation 
outlet, access, or other opening to a Class I, Division 2 space.
    (3) A location that is:
    (i) Within 5 feet (1.5m) of a semi-enclosed Class I, Division 1 
location indicated in paragraph (d)(2) of this section; or
    (ii) Within 5 feet (1.5m) of a Class I, Division 1 space indicated 
in paragraph (d)(5).
    (4) A semi-enclosed area that is below and contiguous with the drill 
floor to the boundaries of the derrick or to the extent of any enclosure 
which is liable to trap gases.
    (5) A semi-enclosed derrick to the extent of its enclosure above the 
drill

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floor, or to a height of 10 feet (3m) above the drill floor, whichever 
is greater.
    (6) Except as provided in paragraph (f) of this section, an enclosed 
space that has an opening into a Class I, Division 2 location.
    (f) An enclosed space that has direct access to a Division 1 or 
Division 2 location is the same division as that location, except:
    (1) An enclosed space that has direct access to a Division 1 
location is not a hazardous location if:
    (i) The access has self-closing gas-tight doors that form an air 
lock;
    (ii) The ventilation causes greater pressure in the space than in 
the Division 1 location; and
    (iii) Loss of ventilation overpressure is alarmed at a manned 
station;
    (2) An enclosed space that has direct access to a Division 1 
location can be considered as a Division 2 location if:
    (i) The access has a self-closing, gas-tight door that opens into 
the space and that has no hold-back device;
    (ii) Ventilation causes the air to flow with the door open from the 
space into the Division 1 location; and
    (iii) Loss of ventilation is alarmed at a manned control station; 
and
    (3) An enclosed space that has direct access to a Division 2 
location is not a hazardous location if:
    (i) The access has a self-closing, gas-tight door that opens into 
the space and that has no hold-back device;
    (ii) Ventilation causes the air to flow with the door open from the 
space into the Division 2 location; and
    (iii) Loss of ventilation actuates an alarm at a manned control 
station.
    (g) Electrical equipment and devices installed in spaces made non-
hazardous by the methods indicated in paragraph (f) of this section must 
be limited to essential equipment.



Sec.  111.105-35  Vessels carrying coal.

    (a) The following are Class II, Division 1, (Zone 10 or Z) locations 
on a vessel that carries coal:
    (1) The interior of each coal bin and hold.
    (2) Each compartment that has a coal transfer point where coal is 
transferred, dropped, or dumped.
    (3) Each open area within 3 meters (10 ft) of a coal transfer point 
where coal is dropped or dumped.
    (b) Each space that has a coal conveyer on a vessel that carries 
coal is a Class II, Division 2, (Zone 11 or Y) space.
    (c) A space that has a coal conveyer on a vessel that carries coal 
must have electrical equipment approved for Class II, Division 2, (Zone 
11 or Y) hazardous locations, except watertight general emergency alarm 
signals.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28285, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  111.105-37  Flammable anesthetics.

    Each electric installation where a flammable anesthetic is used or 
stored must meet NFPA 99 (incorporated by reference, see 46 CFR 110.10-
1).

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65200, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.105-39  Additional requirements for vessels carrying vehicles 
with fuel in their tanks.

    Each vessel that carries a vehicle with fuel in its tank must meet 
the requirements of ABS Steel Vessel Rules (incorporated by reference; 
see 46 CFR 110.10-1), section 5-10-4/3, except as follows:
    (a) If the ventilation requirements of ABS Steel Vessel Rules 
section 5-10-4/3 are not met, all installed electrical equipment must be 
suitable for a Class I, Division 1; Zone 0; or Zone 1 hazardous 
location.
    (b) If the vessel is fitted with an approved fixed gas detection 
system set at 25 percent the LEL, each item of the installed electrical 
equipment must meet the requirements for a Class I, Division 1; Class I, 
Division 2; Zone 0; Zone 1; or Zone 2 hazardous location.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28285, June 4, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 23909, May 
1, 1997; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65200, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.105-40  Additional requirements for RO/RO vessels.

    (a) Each RO/RO vessel must meet ABS Steel Vessel Rules (incorporated 
by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1), section 4-8-4/27.3.2.
    (b) Each item of installed electrical equipment must meet the 
requirements

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for a Class I, Division 1; Class I, Division 2; Zone 0; Zone 1; or Zone 
2 hazardous location when installed 460 mm (18 inches) or more above the 
deck of closed cargo spaces. Electrical equipment installed within 460 
mm (18 inches) of the deck must be suitable for either a Class I, 
Division 1; Zone 0; or Zone 1 hazardous location.
    (c) Where the ventilation requirement of ABS Steel Vessel Rules 
section 4-8-4/27.3.2 is not met--
    (1) All installed electrical equipment must be suitable for a Class 
I, Division 1; Zone 0; or Zone 1 hazardous location; or
    (2) If fitted with an approved fixed gas detection system (set at 25 
percent of the LEL), each item of installed electrical equipment must 
meet the requirements for either a Class I, Division 1; Class I, 
Division 2; Zone 0; Zone 1; or Zone 2 hazardous location.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28285, June 4, 1996; 61 FR 33045, June 26, 1996, as 
amended at 62 FR 23909, May 1, 1997; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65200, Oct. 
31, 2008]



Sec.  111.105-41  Battery rooms.

    Each electrical installation in a battery room must meet 46 CFR 
subpart 111.15 and IEEE 45-1998 (incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 
110.10-1).

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65201, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  111.105-43  Paint stowage or mixing spaces.

    A space for the stowage or mixing of paint must not have any 
electric equipment, except:
    (a) Intrinsically safe electric equipment approved for a Class I, 
Division 1, Group D (Zone 0 or Zone 1) location;
    (b) Explosionproof electric equipment approved for a Class I, 
Division 1, Group D (Zone 0 or Zone 1) location; or
    (c) Through runs of marine shipboard cable.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15236, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28285, June 4, 1996; 62 FR 23909, May 1, 1997]



Sec.  111.105-45  Vessels carrying agricultural products.

    (a) The following areas are Class II, Division 1, (Zone 10 or Z) 
locations on vessels carrying bulk agricultural products that may 
produce dust explosion hazards:
    (1) The interior of each cargo hold or bin.
    (2) Areas where cargo is transferred, dropped, or dumped and 
locations within 1 meter (3 feet) of the outer edge of these areas in 
all directions.
    (b) The following areas are Class II, Division 2, (Zone 11 or Y) 
locations on vessels carrying bulk agricultural products that may 
produce dust explosion hazards:
    (1) All areas within 2 meters (6.5 feet) of a Division 1 (Zone 10 or 
Z) location in all directions except when there is an intervening 
barrier, such as a bulkhead or deck.

    Note to Sec.  111.105-45: Information on the dust explosion hazards 
associated with the carriage of agricultural products is contained in 
Coast Guard Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 9-84 (NVIC 9-84) 
``Electrical Installations in Agricultural Dust Locations.''

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28285, June 4, 1996]



               Subpart 111.106_Hazardous Locations on OSVs

    Source: USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48930, Aug. 18, 2014, unless otherwise 
noted.



Sec.  111.106-1  Applicability.

    This subpart applies to OSVs of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT 
ITC is not assigned), as defined in Sec.  125.160 of this chapter.



Sec.  111.106-3  General requirements.

    (a) Electrical installations in hazardous locations, where necessary 
for operational purposes, must be located in the least hazardous 
location practicable.
    (b) Electrical installations in hazardous locations must comply with 
the standards listed in paragraphs (b)(1), (2), or (3) of this section.
    (1) NFPA 70 Articles 500 through 504 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec.  110.10-1). Equipment identified for Class I locations must meet 
the provisions of Sections 500.7 and 500.8 of NFPA 70 and must be tested 
and listed by an independent laboratory to any of the following 
standards:

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    (i) ANSI/UL 674, ANSI/UL 823, ANSI/UL 844, ANSI/UL 913, ANSI/UL 
1203, UL 1604 (Division 2) and/or ANSI/UL 2225 (incorporated by 
reference, see Sec.  110.10-1).
    (ii) FM Approvals Class Number 3600, Class Number 3610, Class Number 
3611, Class Number 3615, Class Number 3620, or any combination of these 
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1).
    (iii) CAN/CSA C22.2 Nos. 0-M91, 30-M1986, 157-92, and/or 213-M1987 
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1).
    Note to Sec.  111.106-3(b)(1): See Article 501.5 of NFPA 70 for use 
of Zone equipment in Division designated spaces.
    (2) NFPA 70 Article 505 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  
110.10-1). Equipment identified for Class I locations must meet the 
provisions of Sections 505.7 and 505.9 of NPFA 70 and be tested and 
listed by an independent laboratory to the ANSI/ISA Series of standards 
incorporated in NFPA 70.
    Note to Sec.  111.106-3(b)(2): See Article 505.9(c)(1) of the NFPA 
70 for use of Division equipment in Zone designated spaces.
    (3) IEC 60092-502 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1), 
with the following exceptions:
    (i) Section 111.106-5 of this subpart applies in lieu of Clause 
7.3.1.
    (ii) Section 111.106-9 of this subpart applies in lieu of Clause 
4.2.
    (iii) Section 111.106-7 of this subpart applies in lieu of Clauses 
4.1.5 and 8.4.
    (iv) Section 111.106-13(b) of this subpart applies in lieu of Clause 
4.1.4 for enclosed areas containing devices handling hydrocarbons.
    (v) Section 111.106-11 of this subpart applies in lieu of Clause 
4.3.2.
    (vi) Electrical apparatus in hazardous locations must meet one or 
the combination of IEC 60079-1:2007, IEC 60079-2:2007, IEC 60079-5:2007, 
IEC 60079-6:2007, IEC 60079-7:2006, IEC 60079-11:2006, IEC 60079-
13:2010, IEC 60079-15:2010, IEC 60079-18:2009 or IEC 60079-25:2010 
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1) in lieu of Clause 6.5.
    (vii) Equipment must be tested by an Ex Testing Laboratory and 
certified by an Ex Certification Body under the IECEx System, in lieu of 
Clause 6.3.
    Note to Sec.  111.106-3(b): System components that are listed or 
certified under paragraph (b)(1), (b)(2) or (b)(3) of this section must 
not be combined in a manner that would compromise system integrity or 
safety.
    (c) As an alternative to paragraph (b)(1) of this section, 
electrical equipment that complies with the provisions of NFPA 496 
(2008) (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1) is acceptable for 
installation in Class I, Divisions 1 and 2. When equipment meeting this 
standard is used, it does not need to be identified and marked by an 
independent laboratory. The Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center 
(MSC) will evaluate equipment complying with this standard during plan 
review. It is normally considered acceptable if a manufacturer's 
certification of compliance is indicated on a material list or plan.
    (d) Equipment listed or certified to ANSI/ISA 60079-18 or IEC 60079-
18:2009, respectively, (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1) 
is not permitted in Class I Special Division 1 or Zone 0 hazardous 
location, unless the encapsulating compound of Ex ``ma'' protected 
equipment is not exposed to, or has been determined to be compatible 
with, the liquid or cargo in the storage tank.
    (e) Lighting circuits serving flameproof or explosion-proof lighting 
fixtures in an enclosed hazardous space or room must--
    (1) Have at least two lighting branch circuits;
    (2) Be arranged so that there is light for relamping any de-
energized lighting circuit;
    (3) Not have the switch and overcurrent device within the space for 
those spaces containing explosion-proof or flameproof lighting fixtures; 
and
    (4) Have a switch and overcurrent protective device that must open 
all ungrounded conductors of the circuit simultaneously.
    (f) Submerged pump motors that do not meet the requirements of Sec.  
111.105-31(d), installed in tanks carrying flammable or combustible 
liquids with closed-cup flashpoints not exceeding 60 [deg]C (140 
[deg]F), must receive concept approval by the Commandant (CG-ENG) and 
plan approval by the Commanding Officer, MSC.
    (g) Wiring materials and cables in hazardous locations must meet the

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construction and testing requirements in Sec.  111.106-5 of this 
subpart.
    (h) Internal combustion engines installed in Divisions 1 and 2 
(Zones 1 and 2) must meet the provisions of ASTM F2876-10 (incorporated 
by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1).
    (i) Cofferdams are required to separate enclosed spaces adjacent to 
integral cargo storage tanks.
    (j) The cargo pumping/piping systems must be arranged independently 
from all other systems. Cargo transfer pumps and piping (including fill, 
discharge, vent, and sounding piping) must not be located in or pass 
through any accommodation, service, or machinery spaces.



Sec.  111.106-5  Cable and wiring.

    (a) Cable and wiring in hazardous locations must meet the cable 
construction and testing provisions of IEEE 1580; UL 1309; MIL-DTL-
24640C; MIL-DTL-24643C; or IEC 60092-350:2008 and IEC 60092-353:2011 
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1), including the 
respective flammability tests contained therein, and must be of a 
copper-stranded type.
    (b) Type MC cables, when used, must meet the requirements in Sec.  
111.60-23 of this part.
    (c) For intrinsically safe systems under the standards cited in 
Sec.  111.106-3(b)(1) and (b)(2) of this subpart, the wiring methods 
must meet Section 504.30 of NFPA 70 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec.  110.10-1). For intrinsically safe systems under the standards 
cited in Sec.  111.106-3(b)(3) of this subpart, the installation and 
wiring must meet Clause 7, except for Clause 7.3.1, of IEC 60092-502 
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1).



Sec.  111.106-7  Classification of adjacent spaces with access to
hazardous locations.

    (a) Hazardous location classification of adjacent spaces must comply 
with Clause 12.5 of either API RP 500 or API RP 505 (incorporated by 
reference, see Sec.  110.10-1).
    (b) A differential pressure-monitoring device or a flow-monitoring 
device, or both, must be provided for monitoring the pressurization of 
spaces having an opening into a more hazardous zone. A running fan motor 
or a fan-rotation monitoring device indicator is insufficient to satisfy 
this requirement.
    (c) During initial startup, or after shutdown of the pressurization 
or ventilation system, and regardless of the classification of the 
hazardous location, the space must be ventilated or purged, followed by 
pressurization or ventilation of the space, before any electrical 
apparatus within the space may be energized. The atmosphere is 
considered non-hazardous when the concentration of explosive gases or 
vapors is below 30 percent of the lower explosive limit at all points in 
the space, equipment enclosures and vent ducts.
    (d) Only electrical equipment and devices that are necessary for the 
operational purposes of the space may be installed in spaces made non-
hazardous by the methods allowed in this section.



Sec.  111.106-9  Classification of flammable or combustible cargo storage
and handling locations.

    (a) This section applies to locations surrounding the storage and 
handling locations of flammable and combustible liquid cargoes with 
closed-cup flashpoints not exceeding 60 [deg]C (140 [deg]F).
    (b) The following are Class I Special Division 1 (Zone 0) locations:
    (1) Enclosed areas containing devices handling cargoes, such as 
cargo handling or pump rooms, except as modified by Sec.  111.106-13 of 
this subpart.
    (2) The interiors of cargo storage tanks, slop tanks, any pressure-
relief pipework or other venting systems for cargo and slop tanks, pipes 
and equipment containing the cargo or developing flammable gases or 
vapors.
    (3) Areas on an open deck, or a semi-enclosed space on an open deck, 
within 0.5 meters of any cargo storage tank outlet, cargo gas or vapor 
outlet, ullage opening, sounding pipe, cargo tank opening for pressure 
release, or cargo storage tank pressure or vacuum valve provided to 
permit the flow of small volumes of gas or vapor mixtures caused by 
thermal variation.
    (4) Areas on an open deck, or semi-enclosed spaces on open deck, 
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pump room entrance, or cargo ventilation handling or pump room 
ventilation inlet or outlet.
    (5) Areas in the vicinity of any cargo vent outlet for free flow of 
large volumes of vapor mixtures during cargo loading and discharging of 
storage tanks, within a vertical cylinder of unlimited height, of 1 
meter radius centered upon the vent outlet, and within a hemisphere of 
1-meter radius below the vent outlet.
    (6) Areas in the vicinity of any cargo high-velocity vent outlet 
during cargo loading and discharging of storage tanks, within a vertical 
cylinder of unlimited height, of 0.5 meters radius centered upon the 
vent outlet, and within a hemisphere of 0.5 meters radius below the vent 
outlet.
    (c) The following are Class I Division 1 (Zone 1) locations:
    (1) Areas on an open deck, or a semi-enclosed space on an open deck, 
that are 2.5 meters beyond the Class I Special Division 1 (Zone 0) areas 
cited in paragraphs (b)(3) and (4) of this section.
    (2) Areas on an open deck, or a semi-enclosed space on an open deck, 
that are within 3 meters of any cargo manifold valve, cargo valve, cargo 
pipe flange, cargo tank hatch, sight port, tank cleaning opening, and 
opening into cofferdams or other Zone 1 spaces.
    (3) Regardless of the level of natural ventilation, areas on an open 
deck above the tank top of each cargo tank extending out 3 meters beyond 
the tank top boundaries of each cargo tank, up to a height of 2.4 meters 
above the deck.
    (4) Areas on an open deck within spillage coamings surrounding cargo 
manifold valves extending 3 meters beyond the boundaries of the spillage 
coamings, up to a height of 2.4 meters.
    (5) A void space or an enclosed space immediately above, below or 
adjacent to an integral cargo storage tank, including cofferdams and 
permanent (for example, segregated) ballast tanks adjacent to integral 
cargo storage tanks.
    (6) A hold space containing an independent cargo storage tank.
    (7) Compartments for cargo transfer hoses.
    (8) Enclosed or semi-enclosed spaces in which pipes containing 
cargoes are located.
    (9) Areas 7.5 meters beyond the cylinder and 7.5 meters beyond the 
hemisphere of the Class I Special Division 1 (Zone 0) hazardous 
locations cited in paragraph (b)(5) of this section.
    (10) Areas 5.5 meters beyond the cylinder and 5.5 meters beyond the 
hemisphere of the Class I Special Division 1 (Zone 0) hazardous 
locations cited in paragraph (b)(6) of this section.
    (d) The following are Class I Division 2 (Zone 2) locations:
    (1) Areas on an open deck, or a semi-enclosed space on an open deck, 
that are 1.5 meters beyond the Class I Division 1 (Zone 1) areas cited 
in paragraphs (c)(1) through (4) of this section.
    (2) Areas 1.5 meters beyond the cylinder and 1.5 meters beyond the 
hemisphere of the Class I Special Division 1 (Zone 1) hazardous 
locations cited in paragraph (c)(9) of this section.
    (3) Areas 4 meters beyond the cylinder and 4 meters beyond the 
hemisphere of the Class I Division 1 (Zone 1) hazardous locations cited 
in paragraph (c)(10) of this section.
    (4) Enclosed spaces beyond the open deck areas cited in paragraph 
(c)(3) of this section that are below the level of the main deck and 
have an opening onto the main deck or at a level less than 0.5 meters 
above the main deck, unless--
    (i) The entrances to such spaces, including ventilation inlets and 
outlets, are situated at least 5 meters from the closest integral cargo 
tank bulkhead and at least 10 meters measured horizontally from any 
integral cargo tank outlet or gas or vapor outlet; and
    (ii) The spaces are mechanically ventilated.



Sec.  111.106-11  Classification of storage and handling locations of
heated combustible liquid cargoes.

    (a) This section applies to locations surrounding the storage and 
handling of combustible liquid cargoes with closed-cup flashpoints 
exceeding 60 [deg]C (140 [deg]F).
    (b) The interiors of independent storage tanks and integral tanks 
containing cargoes with closed-cup flashpoints of 60 [deg]C (140 [deg]F) 
or higher and heated to within 15 [deg]C of their flashpoint are 
considered Class I Special Division 1 (Zone 0). The hazardous

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locations in Sec.  111.106-9 of this subpart apply.



Sec.  111.106-13  Cargo handling devices or cargo pump rooms handling
flammable or combustible cargoes.

    (a) This section is applicable to enclosed areas containing devices 
handling flammable or combustible liquid cargoes with closed-cup 
flashpoints not exceeding 60 [deg]C (140 [deg]F).
    (b) Enclosed hazardous locations containing devices that handle 
cargoes must comply with Clauses 6.3.1.2 of API RP 500 and 6.6.1.2 of 
API RP 505 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1). Ventilation 
must not be used to reduce the classification of such areas.
    (c) Cargo pump rooms must be isolated from all sources of vapor 
ignition by gastight bulkheads. The gastight bulkhead between the pump 
room and the pump-motor compartment may be pierced by fixed lights, 
drive shafts, and pump-engine control rods, provided that the shafts and 
rods are fitted with fixed oil reservoir gland seals, or pressure grease 
seals where they pass through the gastight bulkheads. Other types of 
positive pressure seals must be specially approved by the Commandant 
(CG-ENG). Access to a cargo handling enclosed area or room must be from 
the open deck.
    (d) Fixed lights in cargo pump rooms or enclosed cargo handling 
areas must meet the arrangement and construction requirements in Sec.  
111.105-31(g) of this part.
    (e) A cargo handling area or pump room that precludes the lighting 
arrangement of paragraph (d) of this section, or where the lighting 
arrangement of paragraph (d) of this section does not give the required 
illumination level, must have explosion-proof, flameproof (Ex ``d'') or 
flameproof-increased safety (Ex ``de'') lighting fixtures.



Sec.  111.106-15  Ventilation of hazardous locations.

    (a) The ventilation design principles must comply with Clauses 
8.1.3, 8.2, and 8.3 of IEC 60092-502 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec.  110.10-1).
    Note to Sec.  111.106-15(a): The word ``mechanical,'' as used in 
this section, is interchangeable with the word ``artificial'' used in 
IEC 60092-502.
    (b) A ventilation system must--
    (1) Be positioned so as not to recycle vapors from ventilation 
discharges;
    (2) Have its operational controls outside the ventilated space, if 
the system is mechanical; and
    (3) Have a protective metal screen of not more than 13 mm (0.512 
in.) square mesh on each ventilation intake and exhaust opening.
    (c) The mechanical ventilation of enclosed flammable or combustible 
liquid cargo handling or cargo pump rooms must be sufficient to effect a 
minimum complete 30 air changes per hour based on the volume of the pump 
room and associated trunks up to the deck at which access from the 
weather is provided. The power ventilation system must be designed to 
remove vapors from the bottom of the space at points where 
concentrations of vapors may be expected.
    (d) The following spaces must have a supply-type mechanical 
ventilation system capable of providing at least 8 air changes per hour:
    (1) Each space that contains electric motors for cargo handling 
equipment.
    (2) Each cargo control station.



Sec.  111.106-17  Piping: electrical bonding.

    (a) Tanks or piping systems that are separated from the hull 
structure by thermal isolation must be electrically bonded to the hull 
structure by a method under paragraph (c) of this section.
    (b) A pipe joint or a hose connection fitting that has a gasket must 
be electrically bonded by a method under paragraph (c) of this section 
that bonds--
    (1) Both sides of the connection to the hull structure; or
    (2) Each side of the connection to the other side.
    (c) An electrical bond must be made by at least one of the following 
methods:
    (1) A metal bonding strap attached by welding or bolting;
    (2) Two or more bolts that give metal-to-metal contact between the 
bolts and the parts to be bonded; or
    (3) Other metal-to-metal contact between adjacent parts under 
designed operating conditions.

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                   Subpart 111.107_Industrial Systems



Sec.  111.107-1  Industrial systems.

    (a) For the purpose of this subpart, an industrial system is a 
system that--
    (1) Is not a ship's service load, as defined in Sec.  111.10-1;
    (2) Is used only for the industrial function of the vessel;
    (3) Is not connected to the emergency power source; and
    (4) Does not have specific requirements addressed elsewhere in this 
subchapter.
    (b) An industrial system that meets the applicable requirements of 
NFPA NEC 2002 (incorporated by reference, see 46 CFR 110.10-1) must meet 
only the following:
    (1) The switchgear standards in part 110, subpart 110.10, of this 
chapter.
    (2) Part 110, subpart 110.25, of this chapter--Plan Submittal.
    (3) Subpart 111.01 of this part--General.
    (4) Subpart 111.05 of this part--Equipment Ground, Ground Detection, 
and Grounded Systems.
    (5) Sections 111.12-1(b) and 111.12-1(c)--Prime movers.
    (6) Subpart 111.105 of this part--Hazardous Locations.
    (c) Cables that penetrate a watertight or fire boundary deck or 
bulkhead must--
    (1) Be installed in accordance with 46 CFR 111.60-5 and meet the 
flammability-test requirements of either IEEE 1202 or Category A of IEC 
60332-3-22 (both incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1); or
    (2) Be specialty cable installed in accordance with Sec.  111.60-2.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28286, June 4, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 23910, May 
1, 1997; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65201, Oct. 31, 2008]



  Subpart 111.108_Hazardous Locations Requirements on U.S. and Foreign 
 MODUs, Floating OCS Facilities, Vessels Conducting OCS Activities, and 
         U.S. Vessels That Carry Flammable and Combustible Cargo

    Source: USCG-2012-0850, 80 FR 16995, Mar. 31, 2015, unless otherwise 
noted.



Sec.  111.108-1  Applicability.

    (a) This subpart applies to MODUs, floating OCS facilities, and 
vessels, other than offshore supply vessels regulated under subchapter L 
of this chapter, constructed after April 2, 2018 that engage in OCS 
activities.
    (b) U.S. MODUs, floating OCS facilities, and vessels other than OSVs 
regulated under subchapter L of this chapter and U.S. tank vessels that 
carry flammable and combustible cargoes, may comply with this subpart in 
lieu of Sec. Sec.  111.105-1 through 111.105-15. All other sections of 
subpart 111.105 of this part remain applicable.



Sec.  111.108-2  [Reserved]



Sec.  111.108-3  General requirements.

    (a) Electrical installations in hazardous locations, where necessary 
for operational purposes, must be located in the least hazardous 
location practicable.
    (b) Electrical installations in hazardous locations must comply with 
paragraphs (b)(1), (2), or (3) of this section.
    (1) NFPA 70 Articles 500 through 504 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec.  110.10-1 of this chapter). Equipment required to be identified for 
Class I locations must meet the provisions of Sections 500.7 and 500.8 
of NFPA 70 and must be tested and listed by an independent laboratory to 
any of the following standards:
    (i) ANSI/UL 674 (2013), ANSI/UL 823, ANSI/UL 844 (2012), ANSI/UL 
913, ANSI/UL 1203, UL 1604 (replaced by ANSI/ISA 12.12.01) or ANSI/UL 
2225 (2011) (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1 of this 
chapter).
    (ii) FM Approvals Class Number 3600, Class Number 3610, Class Number 
3611,

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Class Number 3615, or Class Number 3620 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec.  110.10-1 of this chapter).
    (iii) CSA C22.2 Nos. 0-M91, 30-M1986, 157-92, or 213-M1987 
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1 of this chapter).
    Note to Sec.  111.108-3(b)(1): See Article 501.5 of NFPA 70 
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1 of this chapter) for use 
of Zone equipment in Division designated spaces.
    (2) NFPA 70 Article 505 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  
110.10-1 of this chapter). Equipment required to be identified for Class 
I locations must meet the provisions of Sections 505.7 and 505.9 of NFPA 
70 and must be tested and listed by an independent laboratory to one or 
more of the types of protection in ANSI/ISA Series of standards 
incorporated in NFPA 70.
    Note to paragraph (b)(2). See Article 505.9(c)(1) of the NFPA 70 
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1 of this chapter) for use 
of Division equipment in Zone designated spaces.
    (3) Clause 6 of IEC 61892-7:2007 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec.  110.10-1 of this chapter) for all U.S. and foreign floating OCS 
facilities and vessels on the U.S. OCS or on the waters adjacent 
thereto; chapter 6 of 2009 IMO MODU Code (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec.  110.10-1) for all U.S. and foreign MODUs; or clause 6 of IEC 
60092-502 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1) for U.S. tank 
vessels that carry flammable and combustible cargoes. Electrical 
apparatus in hazardous locations must be tested to IEC 60079-1:2007, IEC 
60079-2:2007, IEC 60079-5:2007, IEC 60079-6:2007, IEC 60079-7:2006, IEC 
60079-11:2011, IEC 60079-13:2010, IEC 60079-15:2010, IEC 60079-18:2009 
or IEC 60079-25:2010 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1) and 
certified by an independent laboratory under the IECEx System.
    (c) System components that are listed or certified under paragraph 
(b)(1), (2), or (3) of this section must not be combined in a manner 
that would compromise system integrity or safety.
    (d) As an alternative to paragraph (b)(1) of this section, 
electrical equipment that complies with the provisions of NFPA 496 
(2013) (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1 of this chapter) 
is acceptable for installation in Class I, Divisions 1 and 2. When 
equipment meeting this standard is used, it does not need to be 
identified and marked by an independent laboratory. The Commanding 
Officer, MSC, will evaluate equipment complying with this standard 
during plan review.
    Note to paragraph (d). The Commanding Officer, MSC, will generally 
consider it acceptable if a manufacturer's certification of compliance 
is indicated on a material list or plan.
    (e) Equipment listed or certified to ANSI/ISA 60079-18 (2012) or IEC 
60079-18:2009, respectively, (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  
110.10-1 of this chapter) is not permitted in Class I, Special Division 
1, or Zone 0 hazardous locations unless the encapsulating compound of Ex 
``ma'' protected equipment is not exposed to, or has been determined to 
be compatible with, the liquid or cargo in the storage tank.
    (f) Submerged pump motors that do not meet the requirements of Sec.  
111.105-31(d), installed in tanks carrying flammable or combustible 
liquids with closed-cup flashpoints not exceeding 60 [deg]C (140 
[deg]F), must receive concept approval by the Commandant (CG-ENG) and 
plan approval by the Commanding Officer, MSC.
    (g) Internal combustion engines installed in Class I, Divisions 1 
and 2 (Class I and IEC, Zones 1 and 2) must meet the provisions of ASTM 
F2876-10 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1 of this 
chapter).



PART 112_EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND POWER SYSTEMS--Table of Contents



   Subpart 112.01_Definitions of Emergency Lighting and Power Systems

Sec.
112.01-1 Purpose.
112.01-5 Manual emergency lighting and power system.
112.01-10 Automatic emergency lighting and power system.
112.01-15 Temporary emergency power source.
112.01-20 Final emergency power source.

                         Subpart 112.05_General

112.05-1 Purpose; preemptive effect.
112.05-3 Main-emergency bus-tie.
112.05-5 Emergency power source.

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                     Subpart 112.15_Emergency Loads

112.15-1 Temporary emergency loads.
112.15-5 Final emergency loads.
112.15-10 Loads on systems without a temporary emergency power source.

    Subpart 112.20_Emergency Systems Having a Temporary and a Final 
                         Emergency Power Source

112.20-1 General.
112.20-3 Normal source for emergency loads.
112.20-5 Failure of power from the normal source or final emergency 
          power source.
112.20-10 Diesel or gas turbine driven emergency power source.
112.20-15 Transfer of emergency loads.

  Subpart 112.25_Emergency Systems Having an Automatic Starting Diesel 
    Engine or Gas Turbine Driven Emergency Power Source as the Sole 
                         Emergency Power Source

112.25-1 General.
112.25-3 Normal source for emergency loads.
112.25-5 Failure of power from the normal source.
112.25-10 Transfer of emergency loads.

   Subpart 112.30_Emergency Systems Having an Automatically Connected 
           Storage Battery as the Sole Emergency Power Source

112.30-1 General.
112.30-3 Normal source of emergency loads.
112.30-5 Transfer of emergency loads.
112.30-10 Restoration of normal source potential.

 Subpart 112.35_Manually Controlled Emergency Systems Having a Storage 
 Battery or a Diesel Engine or Gas Turbine Driven Generator as the Sole 
                         Emergency Power Source

112.35-1 General.
112.35-3 Normal source for emergency loads.
112.35-5 Manually started emergency systems.
112.35-7 Activating means.

             Subpart 112.37_Temporary Emergency Power Source

112.37-1 General.

                Subpart 112.39_Battery Operated Lanterns

112.39-1 General.
112.39-3 Operation.

      Subpart 112.40_Alternating-Current Temporary Source of Supply

112.40-1 General requirements.

                Subpart 112.43_Emergency Lighting Systems

112.43-1 Switches.
112.43-5 Controls on island type vessels.
112.43-7 Navigating bridge distribution panel.
112.43-9 Signaling lights.
112.43-11 Illumination for launching operations.
112.43-13 Navigation light indicator panel supply.
112.43-15 Emergency lighting feeders.

                    Subpart 112.45_Visible Indicators

112.45-1 Visible indicators.

Subpart 112.50_Emergency Diesel and Gas Turbine Engine Driven Generator 
                                  Sets

112.50-1 General.
112.50-3 Hydraulic starting.
112.50-5 Electric starting.
112.50-7 Compressed air starting.

               Subpart 112.55_Storage Battery Installation

112.55-1 General.
112.55-5 Emergency lighting loads.
112.55-10 Storage battery charging.
112.55-15 Capacity of storage batteries.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; Department of Homeland Security 
Delegation No. 0170.1.

    Source: CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15267, Apr. 8, 1982, unless otherwise 
noted.



   Subpart 112.01_Definitions of Emergency Lighting and Power Systems



Sec.  112.01-1  Purpose.

    The purpose of this subpart is to define types of emergency lighting 
and power systems.



Sec.  112.01-5  Manual emergency lighting and power system.

    A manual emergency lighting and power system is one in which a 
single manual operation, such as the manual operation of a switch from 
an ``off'' to an ``on'' position, is necessary to cause the emergency 
power source to supply power to the emergency loads.

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Sec.  112.01-10  Automatic emergency lighting and power system.

    An automatic emergency lighting and power system is one in which a 
reduction in potential from the ship's service power and lighting plant 
causes the emergency power source to supply power to the emergency 
loads.



Sec.  112.01-15  Temporary emergency power source.

    A temporary emergency power source is one of limited capacity that 
carries, for a short time, selected emergency loads while an emergency 
power source of larger capacity is being started.



Sec.  112.01-20  Final emergency power source.

    A final emergency power source is one that functions after the 
temporary emergency power source is disconnected.



                         Subpart 112.05_General



Sec.  112.05-1  Purpose; preemptive effect.

    (a) The purpose of this part is to ensure a dependable, independent, 
and dedicated emergency power source with sufficient capacity to supply 
those services that are necessary for the safety of the passengers, 
crew, and other persons in an emergency and those additional loads that 
may be authorized under paragraph (c) of this section.
    (b) No load may be powered from an emergency power source, except:
    (1) A load required by this part to be powered from the emergency 
power source;
    (2) A bus-tie to the main switchboard that meets Sec.  112.05-3; and
    (3) Emergency loads that may be necessary to maintain or restore the 
propulsion plant, such as control systems, controllable pitch 
propellers, hydraulic pumps, control air compressors, and machinery 
necessary for dead-ship start-up.
    (c) Other loads may be authorized by the Commanding Officer, Marine 
Safety Center (MSC), to be connected to the emergency source of power to 
provide an increased level of safety in recognition of a unique vessel 
mission or configuration. When these loads are authorized, the emergency 
power source must--
    (1) Be sized to supply these loads using a unity (1.0) service 
factor; or
    (2) Be provided with automatic load shedding that removes these 
loads and operates before the emergency generator trips due to overload. 
The automatic load shedding circuit breakers must be manually reset.
    (d) The regulations in this part have preemptive effect over State 
or local regulations in the same field.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15267, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28286, June 4, 1996; 61 FR 36787, July 12, 1996; USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 
33882, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  112.05-3  Main-emergency bus-tie.

    Each bus-tie between a main switchboard and an emergency switchboard 
must:
    (a) Disconnect automatically upon loss of potential at the emergency 
switchboard;
    (b) Be arranged to prevent parallel operation of an emergency power 
source with any other source of electric power, except for interlock 
systems for momentary transfer of loads; and
    (c) If arranged for feedback operation, open automatically upon 
overload of the emergency power source before the emergency power source 
is tripped off the line from the overload.



Sec.  112.05-5  Emergency power source.

    (a) The emergency power source must meet table 112.05-5(a) and have 
the capacity to supply all loads that are simultaneously connected to 
it, except a load on a bus-tie to the main switchboard or non-required 
loads that are connected in accordance with Sec.  112.05-1(c).

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                            Table 112.05-5(a)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                            Period of
                                   Type of emergency      operation and
  Size of vessel and service        power source or     minimum capacity
                                       lighting           of emergency
                                                              power
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Passenger vessels:
  Ocean, Great Lakes, or        Temporary emergency     36 hours.\1 2\
   coastwise; or on an           power source; and
   international voyage.         final emergency power
                                 source (automatically
                                 connected storage
                                 battery or an
                                 automatically started
                                 generator).
  Other than Ocean, Great       Final emergency power   8 hours or twice
   Lakes, or coastwise and not   source (automatically   the time of
   on an international voyage.   connected storage       run, whichever
                                 battery or an           is less.\2\
                                 automatically started
                                 generator).
Cargo vessels; miscellaneous
 self-propelled vessels;
 tankships; barges with
 sleeping accommodations for
 more than 6 persons; mobile
 offshore drilling units; and
 oceanographic vessels:
  Ocean, Great Lakes, or        Final emergency power   18 hours.\1 2\
   coastwise and 500 GT or       source (automatically
   more; on an international     connected storage
   voyage and 500 GT or more;    battery or an
   or all waters and 1600 GT     automatically started
   or more.                      generator).
  Ocean, Great Lakes, or        Emergency lighting      6 hours or twice
   coastwise and less than 500   provided by an          the time of
   GT; or other than ocean,      automatically           run, whichever
   Great Lakes, or coastwise,    connected or manually   is less.
   300 GT or more but less       controlled storage
   than 1600 GT, and not on an   battery;
   international voyage..        automatically or
                                 manually started
                                 generator; or relay-
                                 controlled, battery-
                                 operated lanterns.\3
                                 4\.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ A 12-hour power supply may be especially considered for vessels
  engaged regularly in voyages of short duration.
\2\ The capacity for the operation of the steering gear, as required by
  Sec.   111.93, is for a period of 30 minutes continuous operation.
\3\ The emergency lighting requirements of Sec.   112.15-1 (b), (c),
  (f), and (g) must be met.
\4\ Requirements of Subpart 112.39 must be met by the relay-controlled,
  battery-operated lanterns.

    (b) The emergency power source must be independent of the ship's 
service lighting and powerplant and propulsion plant, except for the 
compressed air starting means allowed in Sec.  112.50-7(c)(3)(i). A stop 
control for an emergency generator must be only in the space that has 
the emergency generator, except a remote mechanical reach rod is 
permitted for the fuel oil shut-off valve to an independent fuel oil 
tank located in the space.
    (c) The complete emergency installation must function at full rated 
power when the vessel is upright or inclined to the maximum angle of 
heel that results from the assumed damage defined in 33 CFR part 155 or 
in subchapter S of this chapter for the specific vessel type or 22.5 
degrees, whichever is greater; when the trim of the ship is 10 degrees, 
either in the fore or aft direction, or is in any combination of angles 
within those limits.
    (d) The emergency power source, its associated transforming 
equipment, and the emergency switchboard must be located aft of the 
collision bulkhead, outside of the machinery casing, and above the 
uppermost continuous deck. Each compartment containing this equipment 
must be readily accessible from the open deck and must not contain 
machinery not associated with, or equipment not in support of, the 
normal operation of the emergency power source. Equipment in support of 
the normal operation of the emergency power source includes, but is not 
limited to, ventilation fans, CO2 bottles, space heaters, and 
internal communication devices, such as sound powered phones.
    (e) No compartment that has an emergency power source or its vital 
components may adjoin a Category A machinery space or those spaces 
containing the main source of electrical power and its vital components.
    (f) Except for a cable for connecting equipment in the engineroom or 
boilerroom, no cable supplied from the emergency switchboard may 
penetrate the boundaries of the engineroom, boilerroom, uptakes, or 
casings of these spaces. These cables must be kept clear of the 
bulkheads and decks forming these boundaries. No emergency circuit in an 
engineroom or a boilerroom may supply equipment in any other space.
    (g) The emergency switchboard must be as near as practicable to the 
emergency power source but not in the same space as a battery emergency 
power source.

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    (h) If the emergency power source is a generator, the emergency 
switchboard must be in the same space as the emergency power source.
    (i) The prime mover of an emergency generator must be either a 
diesel engine or a gas turbine.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15267, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28286, June 4, 1996; 62 FR 23910, May 1, 1997]



                     Subpart 112.15_Emergency Loads



Sec.  112.15-1  Temporary emergency loads.

    On vessels required by Sec.  112.05-5(a) to have a temporary 
emergency power source, the following emergency lighting and power loads 
must be arranged so that they can be energized from the temporary 
emergency power source:
    (a) Navigation lights.
    (b) Enough lights throughout machinery spaces to allow essential 
operations and observations under emergency conditions and to allow 
restoration of service.
    (c) Lighting, including low location lighting if installed, for 
passageways, stairways, and escape trunks in passenger quarters, crew 
quarters, public spaces, machinery spaces, damage control lockers, 
emergency equipment lockers, and work spaces sufficient to allow 
passengers and crew to find their way to open decks and to survival 
craft, muster stations, and embarkation stations with all watertight 
doors and fire doors closed.
    (d) Illuminated signs with the word ``EXIT'' in red letters 
throughout a passenger vessel so the direction of escape to the open 
deck is obvious from any portion of the vessel usually accessible to the 
passengers or crew, except machinery spaces, and except stores and 
similar spaces where the crew are not normally employed. There must be 
sufficient signs so that the direction of escape is obvious, with all 
fire doors in stairway enclosures and main vertical zone bulkheads 
closed and all watertight doors closed. For the purpose of this 
paragraph, an individual stateroom or other similar small room is not 
required to have a sign, but the direction of escape must be obvious to 
a person emerging from the room.
    (e) Illumination to allow safe operation of each power operated 
watertight door.
    (f) At least one light in each space where a person may be 
maintaining, repairing, or operating equipment, stowing or drawing 
stores or equipment, or transiting, such as public spaces, work spaces, 
machinery spaces, workshops, galleys, emergency fire pumprooms, bow 
thruster rooms, storage areas for paint, rope, and other stores, 
underdeck passageways in cargo areas, steering gear rooms, windlass 
rooms, normally accessible duct keels with valve operators, cargo 
handling rooms, and holds of roll-on/roll-off vessels.
    (g) Lighting for survival craft launching, including muster 
stations, embarkation stations, the survival craft, its launching 
appliances and the area of the water where it is to be launched.
    (h) Electric communication systems that are necessary under 
temporary emergency conditions and that do not have an independent 
storage battery source of power.
    (i) Each power operated watertight door system.
    (j) All shipwide communications systems necessary for the 
transmittal of information during an emergency.
    (k) Each fire door holding and release system.
    (l) Supply to motor generator or other conversion equipment if a 
temporary emergency power source of alternating current is necessary for 
essential communication systems or emergency equipment.
    (m) Each daylight signaling light.
    (n) Each smoke detector system.
    (o) Each electrically controlled or powered ship's whistle.
    (p) Each fire detection system; and gas detection system if 
installed.
    (q) All lighting relative to helicopter operations and landing if 
installed, unless provided for by another source of power (such as 
independent batteries separately charged by solar cells).

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    (r) Each general emergency alarm system required by IMO SOLAS 74 
(incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15267, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28286, June 4, 1996; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65201, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  112.15-5  Final emergency loads.

    On vessels required to have a final emergency power source by Sec.  
112.05-5(a) of this chapter, the following emergency lighting and power 
loads must be arranged so that they can be energized from the final 
emergency power source:
    (a) Each load under Sec.  112.15-1.
    (b) The machinery, controls, and alarms for each passenger elevator.
    (c) Each charging panel for:
    (1) Temporary emergency batteries;
    (2) Starting batteries for diesel engines or gas turbines that drive 
emergency generators; and
    (3) General alarm batteries.
    (d) One of the bilge pumps, if the emergency power source is its 
source of power to meet Part 56 of this chapter.
    (e) One of the fire pumps, if the emergency power source is its 
source of power to meet the requirements of the subchapter under which 
the vessel is certificated.
    (f) Each sprinkler system, water spray extinguishing system, or foam 
system pump.
    (g) If necessary, the lube oil pump for each propulsion turbine and 
reduction gear, propulsion diesel reduction gear, and ship's service 
generator turbine which needs external lubrication.
    (h) Each rudder angle indicator.
    (i) Each radio or global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) 
component.
    (j) Each radio direction finder, radar, gyrocompass, depth sounder, 
global positioning system (GPS), satellite navigation system (SATNAV), 
speed log, rate-of-turn indicator and propeller pitch indicator.
    (k) Each steering gear feeder, if required by part 58, subpart 
58.25, of this chapter.
    (l) Each general emergency alarm flashing light required by Sec.  
113.25-10 of this chapter.
    (m) Each electric blow-out-preventer control system.
    (n) Any permanently installed diving equipment that is dependent 
upon the vessel's or drilling unit's power.
    (o) Each emergency generator starting compressor, as allowed by 
Sec.  112.50-7(c)(3)(ii).
    (p) Each steering gear failure alarm required by part 113, subpart 
113.43, of this chapter.
    (q) The ballast control system on each column-stabilized mobile 
offshore drilling unit.
    (r) Each vital system automation load required by part 62 of this 
chapter.
    (s) Motor-operated valves for each cargo oil and fuel oil system, if 
the emergency power source is the source of power to meet Sec.  56.60(d) 
of this chapter.
    (t) Each ship's stabilizer wing, unless a separate source of 
emergency power is supplied.
    (u) Each indicator that shows the position of the stabilizer wings, 
if the emergency power source is its emergency source of power.
    (v) Each smoke extraction fan, not including smoke detector 
sampling, and carbon dioxide or clean agent exhaust fans for spaces.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15267, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28287, June 4, 1996; 61 FR 36787, July 12, 1996; USCG-2010-0759, 75 FR 
60003, Sept. 29, 2010; USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33882, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  112.15-10  Loads on systems without a temporary emergency power source.

    If there is no temporary emergency power source, the loads under 
Sec.  112.15-1 must be arranged so that they can be energized from the 
final emergency power source.



    Subpart 112.20_Emergency Systems Having a Temporary and a Final 
                         Emergency Power Source



Sec.  112.20-1  General.

    This subpart contains requirements applicable to emergency power 
installations having both a temporary and a final emergency power 
source.

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Sec.  112.20-3  Normal source for emergency loads.

    (a) The normal source for emergency loads must be the ship's service 
generating plant.
    (b) The power from the ship's service generating plant for the 
emergency loads must be supplied to the emergency switchboard through 
automatic transfer switches.



Sec.  112.20-5  Failure of power from the normal source or final
emergency power source.

    (a) If there is a reduction of potential of the normal source by 15 
to 40 percent, the loads under Sec.  112.15-1 must be automatically 
supplied from the temporary emergency power source.
    (b) For systems in which a reduction of frequency of the normal 
source or final emergency power source adversely affects the emergency 
system and emergency loads, there must be means to transfer the loads 
under Sec.  112.15-1 to the temporary emergency power source upon a 
reduction in the frequency of the normal source or final emergency power 
source.



Sec.  112.20-10  Diesel or gas turbine driven emergency power source.

    Simultaneously with the operation of the transfer means under Sec.  
112.20-5, the diesel engine or gas turbine driving the final emergency 
power source must start automatically with no load on the final 
emergency power source.



Sec.  112.20-15  Transfer of emergency loads.

    (a) When the potential of the final emergency power source reaches 
85 to 95 percent of normal value, the emergency loads under Sec.  
112.15-5 must transfer automatically to the final emergency power source 
and, on a passenger vessel, this transfer must be accomplished in no 
more than 45 seconds after failure of the normal source of power.
    (b) When the potential from the normal source has been restored, the 
emergency loads must be manually or automatically transferred to the 
normal source, and the final emergency power source must be manually or 
automatically stopped.
    (c) If the potential of the final emergency power source is less 
than 75 to 85 percent of normal value while supplying the emergency 
loads, the temporary emergency loads under Sec.  112.15-1 must transfer 
automatically to the temporary emergency power source.



  Subpart 112.25_Emergency Systems Having an Automatic Starting Diesel 
    Engine or Gas Turbine Driven Emergency Power Source as the Sole 
                         Emergency Power Source



Sec.  112.25-1  General.

    This subpart contains requirements applicable to emergency power 
installations having an automatic starting diesel engine or gas turbine 
driven emergency power source as the sole emergency power source.



Sec.  112.25-3  Normal source for emergency loads.

    (a) The normal source for emergency loads must be the ship's service 
generating plant.
    (b) The power from the ship's service generating plant for the 
emergency loads must be supplied to the emergency switchboard by an 
automatic transfer switch located at the emergency switchboard.



Sec.  112.25-5  Failure of power from the normal source.

    If there is a reduction of potential of the normal source by 15 to 
40 percent, the diesel engine or gas turbine driving the final emergency 
power source must start automatically with no load on the emergency 
power source.



Sec.  112.25-10  Transfer of emergency loads.

    (a) When the potential of the final emergency source reaches 85 to 
95 percent of normal value, the emergency loads under Sec.  112.15-5 
must transfer automatically to the final emergency power source and this 
transfer must be accomplished in no more than 45 seconds after failure 
of the normal source of power.
    (b) When the potential from the normal source has been restored, the 
emergency loads must be manually or

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automatically transferred to the normal source, and the final emergency 
power source must be manually or automatically stopped.



   Subpart 112.30_Emergency Systems Having an Automatically Connected 
           Storage Battery as the Sole Emergency Power Source



Sec.  112.30-1  General.

    This subpart contains requirements applicable to emergency power 
installations having an automatically connected storage battery as the 
sole emergency power source.



Sec.  112.30-3  Normal source for emergency loads.

    (a) The normal source for emergency loads must be the ship's service 
generating plant.
    (b) The power from the ship's service generating plant for the 
emergency loads must be supplied to the emergency loads through 
automatic transfer switches.



Sec.  112.30-5  Transfer of emergency loads.

    If there is a reduction of potential of the normal source by 15 to 
40 percent, the emergency loads under Sec.  112.15-5 must transfer 
automatically from the normal source to the emergency power source.



Sec.  112.30-10  Restoration of normal source potential.

    When the potential from the normal source is restored to 85 to 95 
percent of its normal value, the emergency loads must transfer 
automatically to the normal source.



 Subpart 112.35_Manually Controlled Emergency Systems Having a Storage 
 Battery or a Diesel Engine or Gas Turbine Driven Generator as the Sole 
                         Emergency Power Source



Sec.  112.35-1  General.

    This subpart contains requirements applicable to emergency power 
installations having a manually controlled storage battery, diesel 
engine, or gas turbine driven generator as the sole emergency power 
source.



Sec.  112.35-3  Normal source for emergency loads.

    The normal source for emergency loads must be the ship's service 
generating plant.



Sec.  112.35-5  Manually started emergency systems.

    Manually started emergency lighting and power systems must be 
activated by one manual operation, such as the manual operation of a 
switch from an ``off'' to an ``on'' position, to cause the emergency 
system to supply its connected loads.



Sec.  112.35-7  Activating means.

    The activating means must be in the navigating bridge or in a 
location where the means can be controlled by the chief engineer.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15267, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28287, June 4, 1996]



             Subpart 112.37_Temporary Emergency Power Source



Sec.  112.37-1  General.

    Each temporary source of emergency power required by Table 112.05-
5(a) must consist of a storage battery of sufficient capacity to supply 
the temporary emergency loads for not less than one-half hour.



                Subpart 112.39_Battery Operated Lanterns



Sec.  112.39-1  General.

    (a) Each battery-operated, relay-controlled lantern used in 
accordance with Table 112.05-5(a) must:
    (1) Have rechargeable batteries;
    (2) Have an automatic battery charger that maintains the battery in 
a fully charged condition; and
    (3) Not be readily portable.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15267, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28287, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  112.39-3  Operation.

    (a) The lanterns must be capable of providing light for at least 3 
hours.

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    (b) The lantern must be relay-controlled so that the loss of normal 
power causes the lanterns to light.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15267, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28287, June 4, 1996]



      Subpart 112.40_Alternating-Current Temporary Source of Supply



Sec.  112.40-1  General requirements.

    Installations requiring alternating current for the operation of 
communication equipment or other apparatus essential under temporary 
emergency conditions must be provided with the necessary conversion 
equipment. If the conversion equipment operates both under normal 
conditions and under temporary emergency conditions, the conversion 
equipment must be provided in duplicate.



                Subpart 112.43_Emergency Lighting Systems



Sec.  112.43-1  Switches.

    An emergency lighting system must not have a switch, except:
    (a) In a distribution panel;
    (b) As required in Sec.  112.43-7; or
    (c) In a circuit that serves a hazardous space such as a paint room 
or cargo handling room if the switch is located outside of the hazardous 
location.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15267, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28287, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  112.43-5  Controls on island type vessels.

    On an island type vessel, such as a containership, emergency lights 
for illumination of survival craft launching operations must be 
controlled from a central location within the island nearest the 
launching operations or from the navigating bridge.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15267, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28287, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  112.43-7  Navigating bridge distribution panel.

    (a) Except as allowed in paragraph (b) of this section, the 
following emergency lights must be supplied from a distribution panel on 
the navigating bridge:
    (1) Navigation lights not supplied by the navigation light indicator 
panel.
    (2) Lights for survival craft launching operations under Sec.  
111.75-16, except as allowed in Sec.  112.43-5.
    (3) Signaling lights.
    (4) Emergency lights:
    (i) On open decks;
    (ii) On the navigating bridge;
    (iii) In the chartroom;
    (iv) In the fire control room; and
    (v) For navigation equipment.
    (b) On a mobile offshore drilling unit, the distribution panel 
required in paragraph (a) of this section must be in the control room.
    (c) Each distribution panel required in paragraphs (a) and (b) of 
this section must have a fused switch or circuit breaker for each branch 
circuit.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15267, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28287, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  112.43-9  Signaling lights.

    Each signaling light must be supplied by a branch circuit that 
supplies no other equipment.



Sec.  112.43-11  Illumination for launching operations.

    Branch circuits supplying power to lights for survival craft 
launching operations must supply no other equipment and meet Sec.  
111.75-16 of this chapter.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28287, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  112.43-13  Navigation light indicator panel supply.

    Each navigation light indicator panel must be supplied:
    (a) Directly from the emergency switchboard; or
    (b) Be a through feed, without switch or overcurrent protection, 
from the feeder supply the navigating bridge emergency lighting panel.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15267, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28287, June 4, 1996]

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Sec.  112.43-15  Emergency lighting feeders.

    For a vessel with fire bulkheads forming fire zones, at least one 
emergency lighting feeder must supply only the emergency lights between 
two adjacent main vertical fire zone bulkheads. The emergency lighting 
feeder must be separated as widely as practicable from any general 
lighting feeder supplying the same space.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15267, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28287, June 4, 1996]



                    Subpart 112.45_Visible Indicators



Sec.  112.45-1  Visible indicators.

    There must be visible indicators in the machinery space to show;
    (a) When an emergency battery is discharging; and
    (b) When the automatically controlled emergency power source is 
supplying the emergency loads.



Subpart 112.50_Emergency Diesel and Gas Turbine Engine Driven Generator 
                                  Sets



Sec.  112.50-1  General.

    (a) The prime mover of a generator set must have:
    (1) All accessories necessary for operation and protection of the 
prime mover; and
    (2) A self-contained cooling system of a size that ensures 
continuous operation with 100 degrees F (37 degrees C) air.
    (b) The fuel used must have a flashpoint of not less than 110 
degrees F (43 degrees C).
    (c) The room that has the generator set must have intake and exhaust 
ducts to supply adequate cooling air.
    (d) The generator set must be capable of carrying its full rated 
load within 45 seconds after cranking is started with the intake air, 
room ambient temperature, and starting equipment at O[deg]C. The 
generator's prime mover must not have a starting aid to meet this 
requirement, except that a thermostatically-controlled electric water-
jacket heater connected to the final emergency bus is permitted.
    (e) The generator set must start by hydraulic, compressed air, or 
electrical means.
    (f) The generator set must maintain proper lubrication when inclined 
to the angles specified in Sec.  112.05-5(c), and must be arranged so 
that it does not spill oil under a vessel roll of 30 degrees to each 
side of the vertical.
    (g) The generator set must shut down automatically upon loss of 
lubricating oil pressure, overspeed, or operation of a fixed fire 
extinguishing system in the emergency generator room (see Sec.  111.12-
1(b) for detailed overspeed trip requirements).
    (h) If the prime mover is a diesel engine, there must be an audible 
alarm that sounds on low oil pressure and high cooling water 
temperature.
    (i) If the prime mover is a gas turbine, it must meet the shutdown 
and alarm requirements in Sec.  58.10-15(f) of this chapter.
    (j) An independent fuel supply must be provided for the prime mover.
    (k) Each emergency generator that is arranged to be automatically 
started must be equipped with a starting device with an energy-storage 
capability of at least six consecutive starts. A second, separate source 
of starting energy may provide three of the required six starts. If a 
second source is provided, the system need only provide three 
consecutive starts.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15267, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28287, June 4, 1996; USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58348, Sept. 30, 2004]



Sec.  112.50-3  Hydraulic starting.

    A hydraulic starting system must meet the following:
    (a) The hydraulic starting system must be a self-contained system 
that provides the cranking torque and engine starting RPM recommended by 
the engine manufacturer. The hydraulic starting system must be capable 
of six consecutive starts, unless a second, separate source of starting 
energy capable of three consecutive starts is provided. A second, 
separate source of starting energy may provide three of the required six 
starts. If a second source is provided, the hydraulic system need only 
provide three consecutive starts.

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    (b) The stored hydraulic pressure must be automatically maintained 
within the predetermined pressure limits.
    (c) The means of automatically maintaining the hydraulic system 
within the predetermined pressure limits must be electrically energized 
from the final emergency bus.
    (d) There must be a means to manually recharge the hydraulic system.
    (e) Charging of the hydraulic starting system must not cause 
insufficient hydraulic pressure for engine starting.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15267, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28287, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  112.50-5  Electric starting.

    An electric starting system must have a starting battery with 
sufficient capacity for at least six consecutive starts. A second, 
separate source of starting energy may provide three of the required six 
starts. If a second source is provided, the electrical starting system 
need only provide three consecutive starts.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28288, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  112.50-7  Compressed air starting.

    A compressed air starting system must meet the following:
    (a) The starting, charging, and energy storing devices must be in 
the emergency generator room, except for the main or auxiliary air 
compressors addressed in paragraph (c)(3)(i) of this section.
    (b) The compressed air starting system must provide the cranking 
torque and engine starting RPM recommended by the engine manufacturer.
    (c) The compressed air starting system must have an air receiver 
that meets the following:
    (1) Has a capacity for at least six consecutive starts. A second, 
separate source of starting energy may provide three of the required 
consecutive starts. If a second source is provided, the compressed air 
starting system need only provide three consecutive starts.
    (2) Supplies no other system.
    (3) Is supplied from one of the following:
    (i) The main or auxiliary compressed air receivers with a nonreturn 
valve in the emergency generator room and a handcranked, diesel-powered 
air compressor for recharging the air receiver.
    (ii) An electrically driven air compressor that is automatically 
operated and is powered from the emergency power source. If this 
compressor supplies other auxiliaries, there must be a non-return valve 
at the inlet of the starting air receiver and there must be a 
handcranked, diesel-powered air compressor for recharging the air 
receiver.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15267, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28288, June 4, 1996]



               Subpart 112.55_Storage Battery Installation



Sec.  112.55-1  General.

    Each storage battery installation must meet Subpart 111.15 of this 
chapter.



Sec.  112.55-5  Emergency lighting loads.

    When supplying emergency lighting loads, the storage battery initial 
voltage must not exceed the standard system voltage by more than 5 
percent.



Sec.  112.55-10  Storage battery charging.

    (a) Each storage battery installation for emergency lighting and 
power, and starting batteries for an emergency diesel or gas turbine 
driven generator set, must have apparatus to automatically maintain the 
battery fully charged.
    (b) When the ship's service generating plant is available, the 
battery must have a continuous trickle charge, except that after 
discharge the battery must be charged automatically at a higher rate.
    (c) Charging operations must not cause an absence of battery power.
    (d) There must be instruments to show the rate of charge.



Sec.  112.55-15  Capacity of storage batteries.

    (a) A storage battery for an emergency lighting and power system 
must have the capacity--
    (1) To close all watertight doors two times;

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    (2) To open all watertight doors once; and
    (3) To carry the remaining emergency loads continuously for the time 
prescribed in Sec.  112.05-5(a), table 112.05-5(a).
    (b) At the end of the time specified in paragraph (a) of this 
section, the potential of the storage battery must be at least 88 
percent of the standard voltage.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15267, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28288, June 4, 1996; 61 FR 39695, July 30, 1996]



PART 113_COMMUNICATION AND ALARM SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT--Table of Contents



                    Subpart 113.05_General Provisions

Sec.
113.05-5 Approved equipment.
113.05-7 Environmental tests.

        Subpart 113.10_Fire and Smoke Detecting and Alarm Systems

113.10-1 Approved equipment.
113.10-3 Cable runs.
113.10-5 Common return.
113.10-7 Connection boxes.
113.10-9 Power supply.

               Subpart 113.20_Automatic Sprinkler Systems

113.20-1 Sprinkler alarm system.
113.20-3 Connection boxes.

             Subpart 113.25_General Emergency Alarm Systems

113.25-1 Applicability.
113.25-3 Requirements.
113.25-5 Location of contact makers.
113.25-6 Power supply.
113.25-7 Power supply overcurrent protection.
113.25-8 Distribution of general emergency alarm system feeders and 
          branch circuits.
113.25-9 Location of general emergency alarm signal.
113.25-10 Emergency red-flashing lights.
113.25-11 Contact makers.
113.25-12 Alarm signals.
113.25-14 Electric cable and distribution fittings.
113.25-15 Distribution panels.
113.25-16 Overcurrent protection.
113.25-20 Marking of equipment.
113.25-25 General emergency alarm systems for manned ocean and coastwise 
          barges.
113.25-30 General emergency alarm systems for barges of 300 or more 
          gross tons with sleeping accommodations for more than six 
          persons.

            Subpart 113.27_Engineers' Assistance-Needed Alarm

113.27-1 Engineers' assistance-needed alarm.

                 Subpart 113.30_Internal Communications

113.30-1 Applicability.
113.30-3 Means of communications.
113.30-5 Requirements.
113.30-20 General requirements.
113.30-25 Detailed requirements.

              Subpart 113.35_Engine Order Telegraph Systems

113.35-1 Definitions.
113.35-3 General requirements.
113.35-5 Electric engine order telegraph systems.
113.35-7 Electric engine order telegraph systems; operations.
113.35-9 Mechanical engine order telegraph systems.
113.35-13 Mechanical engine order telegraph systems; operation.
113.35-15 Mechanical engine order telegraph systems; application.
113.35-17 Vessels with navigating bridge control.

            Subpart 113.37_Shaft Speed and Thrust Indicators

113.37-1 Applicability.
113.37-5 General requirements.
113.37-10 Detailed requirements.

              Subpart 113.40_Rudder Angle Indicator Systems

113.40-1 Applicability.
113.40-5 General requirements.
113.40-10 Detailed requirements.

              Subpart 113.43_Steering Failure Alarm Systems

113.43-1 Applicability.
113.43-3 Alarm system.
113.43-5 Power supply.

            Subpart 113.45_Refrigerated Spaces Alarm Systems

113.45-5 General requirements.

                  Subpart 113.50_Public Address Systems

113.50-1 Applicability.
113.50-5 General requirements.
113.50-10 Additional requirements for passenger vessels.
113.50-15 Loudspeakers.
113.50-20 Distribution of cable runs.

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                    Subpart 113.65_Whistle Operators

113.65-5 General requirements.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; Department of Homeland Security 
Delegation No. 0170.1.

    Source: CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15272, Apr. 8, 1982, unless otherwise 
noted.



                    Subpart 113.05_General Provisions



Sec.  113.05-5  Approved equipment.

    If approved equipment is required in this part, that equipment must 
be specifically approved by the Commandant.
    Note: Many specifications for equipment that must be approved are in 
Subchapter Q for this chapter.



Sec.  113.05-7  Environmental tests.

    (a) Communication, alarm system, control, and monitoring equipment, 
with the exception of fire and smoke detection and alarm systems, must 
meet the environmental tests of--
    (1) Section 4-9-7, Table 9, of ABS Steel Vessel Rules (incorporated 
by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1 of this chapter) or the applicable ENV 
category of Lloyd's Register Type Approval System--Test Specification 
Number 1 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1); and
    (2) IEC 60533 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  110.10-1 of this 
chapter) as appropriate.
    (b) Components of smoke detection and alarm systems must be tested 
in accordance with 46 CFR 161.002.

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48267, July 22, 2016]



        Subpart 113.10_Fire and Smoke Detecting and Alarm Systems



Sec.  113.10-1  Approved equipment.

    Each alarm annunciator, fire detector, test station, manual station, 
and vibrating bell must be approved under Subpart 161.002 of this 
chapter and meet the requirements of this subpart.



Sec.  113.10-3  Cable runs.

    Cable runs between the fire alarm annunciator and fire detecting or 
fire alarm zones must be as direct as practicable and, where 
practicable, must not be in staterooms, lockers, or other enclosed 
spaces in order to reduce the risk of damage by a localized fire or 
other cause.



Sec.  113.10-5  Common return.

    A conductor must not be used as a common return from more than one 
zone.



Sec.  113.10-7  Connection boxes.

    Each connection box must be constructed in accordance with Type 4 or 
4X of NEMA 250 or IP 56 of IEC 60529 (both incorporated by reference; 
see 46 CFR 110.10-1) requirements.

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65201, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  113.10-9  Power supply.

    (a) General. There must be at least two sources of power for the 
electrical equipment of each fire detecting and alarm system. The normal 
source must be the main power source. The other source must be the 
emergency power source or an automatically charged battery. If the other 
source is an automatically charged battery, the charger must be supplied 
from the final emergency power source. Upon loss of power to the system 
from the normal source, the system must be automatically supplied from 
the other source.
    (b) Batteries. Each battery used in a fire detecting and alarm 
system must meet Subpart 111.15 of this chapter.
    (c) Capacity of power supply branch circuit. The capacity of each 
branch circuit providing power to a fire detection or alarm system must 
not be less than 125 percent of the maximum load.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15272, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28288, June 4, 1996]



               Subpart 113.20_Automatic Sprinkler Systems



Sec.  113.20-1  Sprinkler alarm system.

    Each sprinkler alarm system, including annunciator, power supply, 
alarm switches, and bells, must meet Subpart 76.25 of this chapter.



Sec.  113.20-3  Connection boxes.

    Each connection box and each switch enclosure in an automatic 
sprinkler system must be constructed in accordance with Type 4 or 4X of 
NEMA 250 or

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IP 56 of IEC 60529 (both incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1) 
requirements.

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65201, Oct. 31, 2008]



             Subpart 113.25_General Emergency Alarm Systems

    Editorial Note: Nomenclature changes to subpart 113.25 of part 113 
appear by CGD-94-108, 61 FR 28288, June 4, 1996.



Sec.  113.25-1  Applicability.

    (a) This subpart, except Sec. Sec.  113.25-25 and 113.25-30, applies 
to each manned vessel of over 100 gross tons, except barges, scows, and 
similar vessels.
    (b) Section 113.25-25 applies to each manned ocean and coastwise 
barge of over 100 gross tons if the crew is divided into watches for the 
purpose of steering.
    (c) Section 113.25-30 applies to each barge of 300 or more gross 
tons that has sleeping accommodations for more than six persons.



Sec.  113.25-3  Requirements.

    Each vessel must have a general emergency alarm system that meets 
the requirements of this subpart.



Sec.  113.25-5  Location of contact makers.

    (a) Passenger vessels and cargo and miscellaneous vessels. Each 
passenger vessel, cargo vessel, and miscellaneous vessel must have a 
manually operated contact maker for the general emergency alarm system:
    (1) In the navigating bridge; and
    (2) At the feeder distribution panel if the general alarm power 
supply is not in or next to the navigating bridge.
    (b) Tank vessels. Each tank vessel must have a manually operated 
contact maker for the general emergency alarm system:
    (1) In the navigating bridge;
    (2) At the deck officers' quarters farthest from the engineroom;
    (3) in the engineroom;
    (4) At the location of the emergency means of stopping cargo 
transfer required under 33 CFR 155.780; and
    (5) At the feeder distribution panel if the general alarm power 
supply is not in or next to the navigating bridge.
    (c) Mobile offshore drilling units. Each mobile offshore drilling 
unit must have a manually operated contact maker for the general 
emergency alarm system:
    (1) In the main control room;
    (2) At the drilling console;
    (3) At the feeder distribution panel;
    (4) In the navigating bridge, if a navigating bridge is installed; 
and
    (5) In a routinely occupied space that is as far as practicable from 
all other contact makers.
    (d) Additional contact maker. A vessel must not have more than one 
other contact maker that operates the general emergency alarm system in 
addition to those required under paragraph (a), (b), or (c) of this 
section unless the installation of other contact makers has been 
accepted by the Commandant.
    (e) Special system. If a vessel has an emergency squad when 
operating, has a manual fire alarm system, or is an ocean-going 
passenger vessel, it must have:
    (1) An independent manually operated contact maker in the navigating 
bridge that is connected to operate only the general emergency alarm 
signal in crew's quarters and machinery spaces; or
    (2) A separate alarm system that sounds in the crew's quarters and 
machinery spaces.



Sec.  113.25-6  Power supply.

    The emergency power source for the general emergency alarm system 
must meet the requirements of IMO SOLAS 74 (incorporated by reference; 
see 46 CFR 110.10-1), Regulation II-1/42 or II-1/43, as applicable.

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65201, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  113.25-7  Power supply overcurrent protection.

    (a) If the general emergency alarm system is the only load supplied 
by the general emergency alarm system battery or batteries, the battery 
or batteries must have an enclosed fused switch or circuit breaker that 
has a means of locking. The fused switched or circuit breaker must be 
outside of, and next to, the battery room or battery locker, and the 
capacity of the fuses or circuit breaker must be at least 200 percent of 
the connected load.

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    (b) If the general emergency alarm system is supplied from an 
emergency or interior communication switchboard, or if duplicate general 
alarm batteries supply other loads as allowed under Sec.  113.25-
6(e)(2), there must be a fused switch or circuit breaker supplying the 
general emergency alarm system that has a means of locking.



Sec.  113.25-8  Distribution of general emergency alarm system feeders
and branch circuits.

    (a) Each system must have a feeder distribution panel to divide the 
system into the necessary number of zone, feeders, except where, because 
of the arrangement of the vessel, only one zone feeder is necessary; 
then a branch circuit distribution panel or feeder distribution panel 
must be used.
    (b) The feeder distribution panel must have overcurrent protection 
for each zone feeder, but there must be no disconnect switches.
    (c) The feeder distribution panel must be in an enclosed space next 
to the general alarm power supply.
    (d) Each system must have at least one feeder for each vertical fire 
zone that has general emergency alarm signal.
    (e) Each system must have one or more branch circuit distribution 
panels for each zone feeder, with at least one fused branch circuit for 
each deck level. The distribution panel must be above the uppermost 
continuous deck, in the zone served, and there must be no disconnect 
switches for the branch circuits.
    (f) A branch circuit must not supply emergency alarm signal on more 
than one deck level, except for a single branch circuit supplying all 
levels of a single space containing more than one deck level if all 
other requirements of this section are met.
    (g) On a vessel not divided into fire zones by main vertical fire 
bulkheads, the general emergency alarm system must be arranged into 
vertical service zones not more than 40 meters (131 feet) long, and 
there must be a general alarm feeder for each of these zones that has 
general emergency alarm signal.
    (h) General alarm feeders and branch circuit cables must be in 
passageways and must not be in staterooms, lockers, galleys, machinery 
spaces, or other enclosed spaces, unless it is necessary to supply 
general emergency alarm signal in those spaces.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15272, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28288, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  113.25-9  Location of general emergency alarm signal.

    General emergency alarm signal must:
    (a) Be located in passenger and crew quarters areas where they can 
alert persons in spaces where those persons may be maintaining, 
repairing, or operating equipment, stowing or drawing stores or 
equipment, or transiting, such as public spaces, work spaces, machinery 
spaces, workshops, galleys, emergency firepump room, bow thruster rooms, 
storage areas for paint, rope, and other stores, underdeck passageways 
in cargo areas, steering gear rooms, windlass rooms, holds of roll-on/
roll-off vessels, and, except those that are accessible only through 
bolted manhole covers, duct keels with valve operators; and
    (b) Be audible in the spaces identified in paragraph (a) of this 
section with all normally closed doors and accesses closed; and
    (c) Be installed in cabins without loudspeaker installation. Other 
audible devices, such as electronic alarm transducers, are permitted.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15272, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28288, June 4, 1996; USCG-2015-0867, 80 FR 62469, Oct. 16, 2015]



Sec.  113.25-10  Emergency red-flashing lights.

    (a) In a space described in Sec.  113.25-9(a), where the general 
emergency alarm signal cannot be heard over the background noise, there 
must be a red-flashing light or rotating beacon, in addition to the 
general emergency alarm signal, that:
    (1) Has sufficient intensity above the background lighting that 
would alert personnel in the space;
    (2) Is activated whenever the general emergency alarm signal in the 
space are activated; and

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    (3) Is supplied by the general emergency alarm system power supply 
or the vessel emergency power source through a relay that is operated by 
the general emergency alarm system.
    (b) A red-flashing light or rotating beacon must be installed so 
that it is visible in the cargo pump rooms of vessels that carry 
combustible liquid cargoes. The installation must be in accordance with 
the requirements of part 111, subpart 111.105, of this chapter.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15272, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28288, June 4, 1996; 62 FR 23910, May 1, 1997]



Sec.  113.25-11  Contact makers.

    Each contact maker must--
    (a) Have normally open contacts and be constructed in accordance 
with Type 4 or 4X of NEMA 250 or IP 56 of IEC 60529 (both incorporated 
by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1) requirements;
    (b) Have a switch handle that can be maintained in the ``on'' 
position;
    (c) Have the ``off'' and ``on'' positions of the operating handle 
permanently marked; and
    (d) Have an inductive load rating not less than the connected load 
or, on large vessels, have auxiliary devices to interrupt the load 
current.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28288, June 4, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 23910, May 
1, 1997; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65201, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  113.25-12  Alarm signals.

    (a) Each general emergency alarm signal must be an electrically-
operated bell, klaxon, or other warning device capable of producing a 
signal or tone distinct from any other audible signal on the vessel.
    (b) Electronic devices used to produce the general emergency alarm 
signal must meet the requirements of subpart 113.50 of this part.
    (c)(1) The minimum sound-pressure levels for the emergency-alarm 
tone in interior and exterior spaces must be a sound level of not less 
than 80 dB(A) measured at 10 feet on the axis; and
    (2) At least 10 dB(A) measured at 10 feet on the axis, above the 
background noise level when the vessel is underway in moderate weather 
unless flashing red lights are used in accordance with 46 CFR 113.25-
10(b).
    (d) Alarm signals intended for use in sleeping compartments may have 
a minimum sound level of 75 dB(A) measured 3 feet (1 meter) on axis, and 
at least 10 dB(A) measured 3 feet (1 meter) on axis, above ambient noise 
levels with the ship under way in moderate weather.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28289, June 4, 1996, as amended by USCG-2003-16300, 
73 FR 65201, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  113.25-14  Electric cable and distribution fittings.

    Each cable entrance to an emergency alarm signal or distribution 
fitting must be made watertight by a terminal or stuffing tube.



Sec.  113.25-15  Distribution panels.

    Each distribution panel must:
    (a) Be watertight;
    (b) Need a tool to be opened.



Sec.  113.25-16  Overcurrent protection.

    (a) Each fuse in a general emergency alarm system must meet the 
requirements of part 111, subpart 111.53, of this chapter.
    (b) Each overcurrent protection device must cause as wide a 
differential as possible between the rating of the branch circuit 
overcurrent protection device and that of the feeder overcurrent 
protection device.
    (c) The capacity of the feeder overcurrent device must be as near 
practicable to 200 percent of the load supplied. The capacity of a 
branch circuit overcurrent device must not be higher than 50 percent of 
the capacity of the feeder overcurrent device.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28289, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  113.25-20  Marking of equipment.

    (a) Each general emergency alarm system fused switch and 
distribution panel must have a fixed nameplate on the outside of its 
cover that has a description of its function. The rating of fuses must 
also be shown on the outside of the cover of a fused switch.
    (b) Each general alarm contact maker must be marked ``GENERAL 
ALARM'' in red letters on a corrosion-resistant plate or on a sign.

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    (c) A contact maker that operates only the general emergency alarm 
signal in crew quarters, machinery spaces, and work spaces must be 
marked ``CREW ALARM'' by the method described in paragraph (b) of this 
section.
    (d) Each general emergency alarm signal must be marked ``GENERAL 
ALARM--WHEN EMERGENCY ALARM SIGNAL RINGS GO TO YOUR STATION'' in red 
letters at least \1/2\ inch high.
    (e) Each general emergency alarm system distribution panel must have 
a directory attached to the inside of its cover giving the designation 
of each circuit, the area supplied by each circuit, and the rating of 
each circuit fuse.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15272, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by USCG-2004-18884, 
69 FR 58348, Sept. 30, 2004]



Sec.  113.25-25  General emergency alarm systems for manned ocean and
coastwise barges.

    A manned ocean or coastwise barge of more than 100 gross tons, if it 
is one that operates with the crew divided into watches for steering the 
vessel, must have an emergency alarm signal installation. The system 
must:
    (a) Have an automatically charged battery as the power source;
    (b) Have a manually operated contact maker at the steering station 
and in the crew accommodation area; and
    (c) Must meet the requirements of Sec.  113.25.7 and Sec. Sec.  
113.25-9 through 113.25-20 of this subpart.



Sec.  113.25-30  General emergency alarm systems for barges of 300 or
more gross tons with sleeping accommodations for more than six persons.

    The general emergency alarm system for a barge of 300 or more gross 
tons with sleeping accommodations for more than six persons must meet 
the requirements of Subpart 113.25, except as follows:
    (a) The number and location of contact makers must be determined by 
the design, service, and operation of the barge.
    Note: Contact makers in the primary work area, quarters area, galley 
and mess area, machinery spaces, and the navigating bridge or control 
area should be considered.
    (b) If a distribution panel cannot be above the uppermost continuous 
deck because of the design of the barge and is installed below the deck, 
it must be as near the deck as practicable.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15272, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28289, June 4, 1996]



            Subpart 113.27_Engineers' Assistance-Needed Alarm



Sec.  113.27-1  Engineers' assistance-needed alarm.

    Each self-propelled ocean, Great Lakes, or coastwise vessel must 
have a manually-operated engineers' assistance-needed alarm that is:
    (a) Operated from:
    (1) The engine control room, if the vessel has an engine control 
room; or
    (2) The maneuvering platform, if the vessel has no engine control 
room;
    (b) Audible in the engineers' accommodation spaces; and
    (c) Powered from the general alarm power source.



                 Subpart 113.30_Internal Communications



Sec.  113.30-1  Applicability.

    This subpart applies to each self-propelled vessel.



Sec.  113.30-3  Means of communications.

    (a) An emergency means of communication required by this subpart 
must--
    (1) Be comprised of either fixed or portable equipment; and
    (2) Provide common talking means of two-way voice communication and 
calling among the navigating bridge, emergency control stations, muster 
stations, embarkation stations, and other strategic positions listed in 
Sec.  113.30-5.
    (b) The means of communication and calling must be a reliable means 
of voice communication and must be independent of the vessel's 
electrical system.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28289, June 4, 1996, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 
73 FR 65201, Oct. 31, 2008]

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Sec.  113.30-5  Requirements.

    (a) Communication. Each vessel must have a means of communication 
among the following:
    (1) Navigating bridge.
    (2) Steering gear room, if outside the engineroom.
    (3) Alternative steering station if outside of the steering gear 
room.
    (4) Engine control room, if the vessel has an engine control room.
    (5) Maneuvering platform, if the vessel has no engine control room.
    (6) Control room, if the vessel is a mobile offshore drilling unit.
    (7) The engineering officers' accommodations, if the vessel is an 
automated, self-propelled vessel under Sec.  62.50-20(f) of this 
chapter.
    (b) Gyrocompass. Each vessel that has a master gyrocompass that is 
not in or next to the navigating bridge must have a means of 
communication between the master gyrocompass and the navigating bridge 
repeater compass.
    (c) Radar. Each vessel that has a radar plan position indicator that 
is not in or next to the navigating bridge must have a means of 
communication between the navigating bridge and the radar plan position 
indicator.
    (d) Emergency lockers. If the emergency equipment lockers or spaces 
used by the emergency squad are not next to the navigating bridge or, on 
a mobile offshore drilling unit, next to the control room, there must be 
a means of communication between the navigating bridge or control room 
and the emergency equipment lockers or spaces.
    (e) Radio and radio direction finder. Communication to the radio and 
radio direction finder must meet the following requirements:
    (1) Each vessel that has a radio installation must have a means of 
communication between the radio room, the navigating bridge, or, if the 
vessel is a mobile offshore drilling unit, the control room, and any 
other place from which the vessel may be navigated under normal 
conditions, other than a place that is only for emergency functions, a 
place that is only for docking or maneuvering, or a place that is for 
navigating the vessel in close quarters. A location that has the 
apparatus that is necessary to steer the vessel, give engine orders, and 
control the whistle, is a place from which the vessel may be navigated.
    (2) If the operating position of the emergency radio installation is 
not in the compartment normally used for operating the main radio 
installation, there must be means of communication between the emergency 
radio room, the navigating bridge, or, if the vessel is a mobile 
offshore drilling unit, the control room, and any other place from which 
the vessel may be navigated under normal conditions; other than a place 
that is only for emergency functions, a place that is only for docking 
or maneuvering, or a place that is for navigating the vessel in close 
quarters.
    (3) Each vessel equipped with radio direction-finding apparatus that 
is not in or next to the navigating bridge must have a means of 
communication between the navigating bridge and the direction-finding 
apparatus.
    (4) The communication system required by this paragraph must be 
independent of all other systems on the vessel. The location of the 
termination of these systems is subject to approval by the Federal 
Communication Commission.
    (f) Fire or smoke detecting systems. Each vessel equipped with a 
fire or smoke detecting system, if control units are not in the 
navigating bridge, must have means of communication between the 
navigating bridge and the stations where the control units are located.
    (g) Lookout. Each vessel must have a means of communication between 
the navigating bridge and the bow or forward lookout station unless 
direct voice communication is possible.
    (h) Engineroom local control station. Each self-propelled vessel 
equipped with control from the navigating bridge must have a means of 
communication between the local station for the control of the speed or 
direction of thrust of the propulsion machinery and the engine control 
room, unless an engine order telegraph is installed in accordance with 
Sec.  113.35-3. Each communication station at a local control station 
must--
    (1) Be on a circuit separate from any other station required by this 
section; and

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    (2) Provide the capability of reliable voice communication when the 
vessel is underway.
    (i) Mobile offshore drilling units. Each non-self-propelled mobile 
offshore drilling unit must have a means of communication among the 
control room, drill floor, machinery space, and silicon controlled 
rectifier (SCR) room (if installed). Each column-stabilized mobile 
offshore drilling unit must have a means of communication between the 
ballast control room and the spaces that contain the ballast pumps and 
valves.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15272, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28289, June 4, 1996; 62 FR 23910, May 1, 1997; USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 
58348, Sept. 30, 2004]



Sec.  113.30-20  General requirements.

    (a) The communications stations listed in Sec.  113.30-5(a) through 
(d), (f), (g), and (i) and other communications stations for the 
operation of the vessel, such as the captain's and chief engineer's 
offices and staterooms, emergency power room, carbon dioxide (or other 
extinguishing agent) control room, and firepump room, must not be on the 
same circuit as communications stations installed to meet the 
requirements of Sec. Sec.  113.30-5(e) and 113.30-5(h).
    (b) If a communications station is in the weather and on the same 
circuit as other required stations, there must be a cut-out switch on 
the navigating bridge that can isolate this station from the rest of the 
stations, unless the system possesses other effective means of station 
isolation during a fault condition.
    (c) No jack-box or headset may be on a communication system that 
includes any station required by this subpart, except for a station 
installed to meet 46 CFR 113.30-5(h) or 46 CFR 113.30-25(f).

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28289, June 4, 1996, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 
73 FR 65201, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  113.30-25  Detailed requirements.

    (a) Multiple stations must be able to communicate at the same time.
    (b) The loss of one component of the system must not disable the 
rest of the system.
    (c) The system must be able to operate under full load for the same 
period of operation as required for the emergency generator. See 46 CFR 
112.05-5, Table 112.05-5(a).
    (d) Each voice-communication station device in the weather must be 
in a proper enclosure as required in 46 CFR 111.01-9. The audible-signal 
device must be outside the station enclosure.
    (e) Each station in a navigating bridge or a machinery space must be 
in an enclosure meeting at least Type 2 of NEMA 250 or IP 22 of IEC 
60529 (both incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).
    (f) In a noisy location, such as an engine room, there must be a 
booth or other equipment to permit reliable voice communication while 
the vessel is operating.
    (g) In a space throughout which the voice communication station 
audible-signal device cannot be heard, there must be another audible-
signal device or a visual-device, such as a light, either of which is 
energized from the final emergency bus.
    (h) If two or more voice communication stations are near each other, 
there must be a means that indicates the station called.
    (i) Each connection box must meet at least Type 4 or 4X of NEMA 250 
or IP 56 of IEC 60529.
    (j) Voice communication cables must run as close to the fore-and-aft 
centerline of the vessel as practicable.
    (1) No cable for voice communication may run through any space at 
high risk of fire such as machinery rooms and galleys, unless it is 
technically impracticable to route it otherwise or it must serve 
circuits within those spaces.
    (2) Each cable running through any space at high risk of fire must 
meet IEC 60331-11 and IEC 60331-21 (both incorporated by reference; see 
46 CFR 110.10-1).
    (k) If the communications system uses a sound-powered telephone, the 
following requirements also apply:
    (1) Each station except one regulated by paragraph (d) of this 
section must include a permanently wired handset with a push-to-talk 
button and a hanger for the handset.
    (2) The hanger must be constructed so that it holds the handset away 
from the bulkhead and so that the motion of

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the vessel will not dislodge the handset.
    (3) Each talking circuit must be electrically independent of each 
calling circuit.
    (4) No short circuit, open circuit, or ground on either side of a 
calling circuit may affect a talking circuit.
    (5) Each circuit must be insulated from ground.

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65201, Oct. 31, 2008]



              Subpart 113.35_Engine Order Telegraph Systems



Sec.  113.35-1  Definitions.

    As used in this subpart:
    (a) Indicator means an instrument in the engine room to receive and 
acknowledge engine orders; and
    (b) Transmitter means an instrument to send engine orders to the 
engineroom and receive acknowledgement from the engineroom.



Sec.  113.35-3  General requirements.

    (a) Each self-propelled vessel, except as provided in paragraph (d) 
of this section, must have an electric or mechanical engine order 
telegraph system from the navigating bridge to the engineroom.
    (b) On a vessel with more than one propulsion engine, each engine 
must have this system.
    (c) On a double-ended vessel that has two navigating bridges, this 
system must be between the engineroom and each navigating bridge.
    (d) If a small vessel has no engine order telegraph system between 
the navigating bridge and the engineroom, the propulsion plant must be 
controlled entirely from the navigating bridge, with no means of normal 
engine control from the engineroom.
    (e) On vessels equipped with pilothouse control, each local control 
station in the engineroom must have an indicator if:
    (1) Manual operation from the local control station is an 
alternative means of control; and
    (2) The local control station is not immediately adjacent to the 
engineroom control station; and
    (3) Reliable voice communication and calling that meets the 
requirements of Sec.  113.30-5(h) is not provided.
    (f) Engine order telegraph and remote propulsion control systems 
must be electrically separate and independent, except that a single 
mechanical operator control device with separate transmitters and 
connections for each system may be used.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15272, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 81-030, 53 FR 
17847, May 18, 1988; CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28290, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  113.35-5  Electric engine order telegraph systems.

    (a) Each electric engine order telegraph system must have 
transmitters and indicators that are electrically connected to each 
other.
    (b) Each engineroom indicator must be capable of acknowledgment of 
orders.
    (c) There must be an audible signal at each instrument. The signal 
at both locations must sound continuously when the transmitter and the 
indicator do not show the same order.
    (d) Each telegraph instrument must meet the protection requirements 
of Sec.  111.01-9 of this chapter.
    (e) Each system must have an alarm which--
    (1) Automatically sounds and visually signals a loss of power to the 
system;
    (2) Is on the navigating bridge; and
    (3) Has a means to reduce the audible signal from 100 percent to not 
less than 50 percent.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15272, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28290, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  113.35-7  Electric engine order telegraph systems; operations.

    (a) Where two or more transmitters, located on or on top of, or on 
the wings of, the navigating bridge operate a common indicator in the 
engineroom, the transmitters must:
    (1) Operate in synchronism as required in paragraph (b) of this 
section; or
    (2) Operate under the control of a transmitter transfer control in 
accordance with paragraph (c) of this section.
    (b) All transmitter handles and pointers must operate in 
synchronism.

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Where the transmitters are mechanically interlocked to effect 
synchronous operation, the requirements of Sec.  113.35-13 must be met.
    (c) Except for a transmitter in an unattended navigating bridge on a 
double-ended vessel, each transmitter must operate under the control of 
a transmitter transfer control so that movement of any one transmitter 
handle automatically connects that transmitter electrically to the 
engineroom indicator and simultaneously disconnects electrically all 
other transmitters. The reply pointers of all transmitters must operate 
in synchronism at all times.
    (d) On a double-ended vessel that has two navigating bridges, a 
manually operated transfer switch which will disconnect the system in 
the unattended navigating bridge must be provided.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15272, Apr. 8, 1982. Redesignated and amended by CGD 
94-108, 61 FR 28290, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  113.35-9  Mechanical engine order telegraph systems.

    (a) Each mechanical engine order telegraph system must consist of 
transmitters and indicators mechanically connected to each other, as by 
means of chains and wires.
    (b) Each transmitter and each indicator must have an audible signal 
device to indicate, in the case of an indicator, the receipt of an 
order, and in the case of a transmitter, the acknowledgment of an order. 
The audible signal device must not be dependent upon any source of power 
for operation other than that of the movement of the transmitter or 
indicator handle.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15272, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28290, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  113.35-13  Mechanical engine order telegraph systems; operation.

    If more than one transmitter operates a common indicator in the 
engineroom, all the transmitters must be mechanically interlocked and 
operate in synchronism. A failure of the transmission wire or chain at 
any transmitter must not interrupt or disable any other transmitter.



Sec.  113.35-15  Mechanical engine order telegraph systems; application.

    If a mechanical engine order telegraph system is installed on any 
vessel to provide the communication required by this subpart, the length 
of cables or other mechanical limitations must not prevent the efficient 
operation of the system.



Sec.  113.35-17  Vessels with navigating bridge control.

    Each vessel with navigating bridge throttle control must have a 
positive mechanical stop on each telegraph transmitter that prevents 
movement to the ``Navigating Bridge Control'' position without positive 
action by the operator.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15272, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28290, June 4, 1996]



            Subpart 113.37_Shaft Speed and Thrust Indicators



Sec.  113.37-1  Applicability.

    This subpart applies to all self-propelled vessels.



Sec.  113.37-5  General requirements.

    (a) A vessel equipped with fixed pitch propellers must have on the 
navigating bridge and at the engineroom control station a propeller 
speed and direction indicator for each shaft.
    (b) A vessel equipped with controllable pitch propellers must have 
on the navigating bridge and at the engineroom control station a 
propeller speed and pitch position indicator for each shaft.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15272, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28290, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  113.37-10  Detailed requirements.

    (a) Each indicator must be independent of the propulsion control 
system. A failure of the propulsion control system must not affect the 
operation of the indicators.
    (b) Each electric component or its enclosure must meet Type 4 or 4X 
of

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NEMA 250 or IP 56 of IEC 60529 (both incorporated by reference; see 46 
CFR 110.10-1) requirements.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15272, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28290, June 4, 1996; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65202, Oct. 31, 2008]



              Subpart 113.40_Rudder Angle Indicator Systems



Sec.  113.40-1  Applicability.

    This subpart applies to self-propelled vessels.



Sec.  113.40-5  General requirements.

    The position of the rudder, if power-operated, must be shown at the 
principal steering station. If there is non-follow-up steering control 
at the alternative steering station, there must be a separate rudder 
angle indicator system for that station that is electrically independent 
from each other rudder angle indicator system.



Sec.  113.40-10  Detailed requirements.

    (a) Each rudder angle indicator system must have a transmitter at 
the rudder head that is actuated by movement of the rudder with the 
angular movements of the rudder transmitted to a remote indicator or 
indicators. This system must be independent of all other systems and not 
receive power or signal from the steering gear control, autopilot, or 
dynamic positioning systems. However, the indicator may be physically 
located on a control console, such as an integrated bridge system, if it 
is readily visible by the helmsman at the steering stand.
    (b) Each electric component or its enclosure must meet Type 4 or 4X 
of NEMA 250 or IP 56 of IEC 60529 (both incorporated by reference; see 
46 CFR 110.10-1) requirements.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15272, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28290, June 4, 1996; 62 FR 23910, May 1, 1997; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 
65202, Oct. 31, 2008]



              Subpart 113.43_Steering Failure Alarm Systems



Sec.  113.43-1  Applicability.

    This subpart applies to each vessel of 1600 gross tons and over that 
has power driven main or auxiliary steering gear.



Sec.  113.43-3  Alarm system.

    (a) Each vessel must have a steering failure alarm system that 
actuates an audible and visible alarm in the pilothouse when the actual 
position of the rudder differs by more than 5 degrees from the rudder 
position ordered by the followup control systems, required by part 58, 
subpart 58.25, of this chapter, for more than:
    (1) 30 seconds for ordered rudder position changes of 70 degrees;
    (2) 6.5 seconds for ordered rudder position changes of 5 degrees; 
and
    (3) The time period calculated by the following formula for ordered 
rudder positions changes between 5 degrees and 70 degrees:

t = (R/2.76) + 4.64

Where

t = maximum time delay in seconds
R = ordered rudder change in degrees

    (b) The alarm system must be separate from, and independent of, each 
steering gear control system, except for input received from the 
steering wheel shaft.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15272, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 62 FR 
23910, May 1, 1997; USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58348, Sept. 30, 2004]



Sec.  113.43-5  Power supply.

    Each steering failure alarm system must be supplied by a circuit 
that:
    (a) Is independent of other steering gear system and steering alarm 
circuits;
    (b) Is fed from the final emergency power source through the 
emergency distribution panel in the wheelhouse, if installed; and
    (c) Has no overcurrent protection except short-circuit protection by 
an instantaneous fuse or circuit breaker rated or set at 400 to 500 
percent of:
    (1) The current-carrying capacity of the smallest alarm system 
interconnecting conductors; or

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    (2) The normal load of the system.



            Subpart 113.45_Refrigerated Spaces Alarm Systems



Sec.  113.45-5  General requirements.

    (a) Each refrigerated space that is accessible to the vessel's 
personnel and that can be locked from the outside so that it cannot be 
opened from the inside, must have an audible alarm system that can be 
operated from within the refrigerated space.
    (b) The alarm activator must be in the refrigerated space at its 
exit.
    (c) The audible signal must sound at a manned location.
    (d) If there is a common audible signal for more than one lockable 
refrigerated space, there must be an annunciator for locating the space 
from which the signal was initiated.



                  Subpart 113.50_Public Address Systems



Sec.  113.50-1  Applicability.

    This subpart applies to each vessel required to have a general 
emergency alarm system in accordance with Sec.  113.25-1.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28290, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  113.50-5  General requirements.

    (a) Each vessel must have an amplifier-type announcing system that 
will supplement the general emergency alarm. This system must provide 
for the transmission of orders and information throughout the vessel by 
means of microphones and loudspeakers connected through an amplifier. If 
a decentralized-type system is used, its overall performance must not be 
affected by the failure of a single call station. This system may be 
combined with the general emergency alarm and fire detecting and alarm 
systems. The public address system must be protected against 
unauthorized use.
    (b) The announcing station must be located adjacent to the general 
emergency alarm contact maker on the navigating bridge.
    (c) There must be a means to silence all other audio distribution 
systems at the announcing station.
    (d) The system may be arranged to allow broadcasting separately to, 
or to any combination of, various areas on the vessel. If the amplifier 
system is used for the general emergency alarm required by subpart 
113.25 of this part, the operation of a general emergency alarm contact 
maker must activate all speakers in the system, except that a separate 
crew alarm may be used as allowed by Sec.  113.25-5(e)(2).
    (e) The amplifier, and any device used to produce the general 
emergency alarm signal, must be provided in duplicate.
    (f) The power supply must be in accordance with the requirements of 
Sec. Sec.  113.25-6 and 113.25-7.
    (g) Each electrical subsystem in a weather location must be 
watertight or in a watertight enclosure and must meet Type 4 or 4X of 
NEMA 250 or IP 56 of IEC 60529 (both incorporated by reference; see 46 
CFR 110.10-1) requirements.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28290, June 4, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 23910, May 
1, 1997; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65202, Oct. 31, 2008]



Sec.  113.50-10  Additional requirements for passenger vessels.

    Each passenger vessel must have a public address system capable of 
broadcasting separately or collectively to the following stations:
    (a) Survival craft stations, port.
    (b) Survival craft stations, starboard.
    (c) Survival craft embarkation stations, port.
    (d) Survival craft embarkation stations, starboard.
    (e) Public spaces used for passenger assembly points.
    (f) Crew quarters.
    (g) Accommodation spaces and service spaces.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28290, June 4, 1996]



Sec.  113.50-15  Loudspeakers.

    (a) Loudspeakers must be located to eliminate feedback or other 
interference which would degrade communication.
    (b) Loudspeakers must be located to provide intelligible and audible 
one-way communication throughout the vessel. Weatherdeck loudspeakers 
must be watertight and suitably protected from the effects of the wind 
and seas.

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    (c) There must be a sufficient number of loudspeakers throughout the 
vessel. The public address system must be installed with regard to 
acoustically marginal conditions and not require any action from the 
addressee. With the vessel underway in normal conditions, the minimum 
sound pressure levels for broadcasting emergency announcements must be--
    (1) In interior spaces, 75 dB(A) or, if the background noise level 
exceeds 75 dB(A), then at least 20 dB(A) above maximum background noise 
level; and
    (2) In exterior spaces, 80 dB(A) or, if the background noise level 
exceeds 80 dB(A), then at least 15 dB(A) above maximum background noise 
level.
    (d) Loudspeakers must not have external volume controls or local 
cutout switches.

[CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15272, Apr. 8, 1982, as amended by CGD 94-108, 61 FR 
28291, June 4, 1996; 61 FR 36787, July 12, 1996]



Sec.  113.50-20  Distribution of cable runs.

    (a) Each system must have a feeder distribution panel to divide the 
system into the necessary number of zone feeders. Where, because of the 
arrangement of the vessel, only one zone feeder is necessary, a branch 
circuit distribution panel must be used.
    (b) The feeder distribution panel must be in an enclosed space next 
to the public address system power supply.
    (c) Each system must have at least one feeder for each vertical fire 
zone.
    (d) Each system must have one or more branch circuit distribution 
panels for each zone feeder, with at least one branch circuit for each 
deck level. The distribution panel must be above the uppermost 
continuous deck, in the zone served, and there must be no disconnect 
switches for the branch circuits.
    (e) A branch circuit must not supply speakers on more than one deck 
level, except for a single branch circuit supplying all levels of a 
single space if all other requirements of this section are met.
    (f) On a vessel not divided into vertical fire zones by main 
vertical fire bulkheads, the vessel must be divided into vertical zones 
not more than 40 meters (131 feet) long. There must be a feeder for each 
of these zones.
    (g) Feeders and branch circuit cables must be in passageways. They 
must not be in staterooms, lockers, galleys, or machinery spaces, unless 
it is necessary to supply public address speakers in those spaces.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28291, June 4, 1996]



                    Subpart 113.65_Whistle Operators



Sec.  113.65-5  General requirements.

    Each whistle operator must meet section 21.5 of IEEE Std 45-2002 
(incorporated by reference; see 46 CFR 110.10-1).

[USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65202, Oct. 31, 2008]

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 SUBCHAPTER K_SMALL PASSENGER VESSELS CARRYING MORE THAN 150 PASSENGERS 
      OR WITH OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 49 PASSENGERS





PART 114_GENERAL PROVISIONS--Table of Contents



Sec.
114.100 Purpose.
114.110 General applicability.
114.112 Specific applicability for individual parts.
114.120 Vessels on an international voyage.
114.122 Load lines.
114.400 Definitions of terms used in this subchapter.
114.540 Equivalents.
114.550 Special consideration.
114.560 Appeals.
114.600 Incorporation by reference.
114.800 Approved equipment and material.
114.900 OMB control numbers.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703; Pub. L. 103-206, 107 Stat. 
2439; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2, 
paragraph (II)(92)(a); Sec.  114.900 also issued under 44 U.S.C. 3507.

    Source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 885, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise 
noted.



Sec.  114.100  Purpose.

    The purpose of this subchapter is to implement applicable sections 
of Subtitle II of Title 46, United States Code, which require the 
inspection and certification of small passenger vessels. The regulations 
in this subchapter (parts 114 through 122) have preemptive effect over 
State or local regulations within the same fields.

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48267, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  114.110  General applicability.

    (a) Except as in paragraph (b) of this section, this subchapter 
applies to each vessel of less than 100 gross tons that carries more 
than 150 passengers, or has overnight accommodations for more than 49 
passengers, and that--
    (1) Carries at least one passenger for hire;
    (2) Is chartered with or without a crew provided or specified by the 
owner or the owner's representative; or
    (3) If a submersible vessel, carries at least one passenger for 
hire; or
    (4) Is a ferry carrying more than 150 passengers, or having 
overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers.

    Note to paragraph (a): For a vessel of less than 100 gross tons that 
carries 150 or less passengers or has overnight accommodations for 49 or 
less passengers, see subchapter T of this chapter.

    (b) This subchapter does not apply to:
    (1) A vessel operating exclusively on inland waters that are not 
navigable waters of the United States;
    (2) An oceanographic research vessel;
    (3) A boat forming part of a vessel's lifesaving equipment and that 
is not used for carrying passengers except in emergencies or during 
emergency drills;
    (4) A vessel of a foreign country that is a party to the 
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended 
(SOLAS), to which the United States Government is currently a party, and 
which has on board a current valid SOLAS Passenger Ship Safety 
Certificate; or
    (5) A vessel of a foreign country, whose government has inspection 
laws approximating those of the United States and which by its laws 
accords similar privileges to vessels of the United States, which has on 
board a current valid certificate of inspection, permitting the carrying 
of passengers, issued by its government.
    (c) Unless otherwise provided, an existing vessel that is not 
required to comply with a requirement in this subchapter may comply with 
the regulation that was applicable to the vessel on March 10, 1996.
    (d) A vessel required by this subchapter to meet applicable sections 
of subchapter H shall follow the phase-in schedule for certain equipment 
and requirements found in this subchapter.
    (e) Irrespective of build date, a vessel to which this subchapter 
applies must meet 46 CFR 118.400(d), 118.500, 122.364, and 122.420(b) if 
it is not a ferry, and if it --
    (1) Has overnight accommodations for passengers; or
    (2) Is operating on a Coastwise or Oceans route.

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    (f) Irrespective of build date, a vessel to which this subchapter 
applies must meet 46 CFR 116.115(c), 116.500(o), 122.410(b), 122.507, 
and 122.515 if it is not a ferry, and has overnight accommodations for 
passengers.
    (g) The requirements outlined in paragraphs (e) and (f) of this 
section must be met no later than March 28, 2022, except for:
    (1) The requirements to implement 46 CFR 118.400(d) and 118.500, 
which must be met no later than December 27, 2022; and
    (2) The requirements to implement 46 CFR 116.115(c) and 116.500(o), 
which must be met no later than December 27, 2023.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 885, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51347, Sept. 
30, 1997; USCG-2008-1107, 74 FR 63664, Dec. 4, 2009; 86 FR 73170, Dec. 
27, 2021; 87 FR 3449, Jan. 24, 2022]



Sec.  114.112  Specific applicability for individual parts.

    At the beginning of certain parts of this subchapter, a more 
specific application is given for all or particular portions of that 
part. This application sets forth the type, size, service, or age of a 
vessel to which certain portions of that part apply or particular dates 
by which an existing vessel must comply with certain portions of that 
part.



Sec.  114.120  Vessels on an international voyage.

    A mechanically propelled vessel that carries more than 12 passengers 
on an international voyage must comply with the applicable requirements 
of SOLAS as well as this subchapter.



Sec.  114.122  Load lines.

    A vessel of 24 meters (79 feet) in length or more, the keel of which 
was laid or that was at a similar stage of construction on or after July 
21, 1968, and that is on a voyage other than a domestic voyage is 
subject to load line assignment, certification, and marking in 
subchapter E (Load Lines) of this chapter.



Sec.  114.400  Definitions of terms used in this subchapter.

    (a) Terms used in this subchapter are defined in paragraph (b) of 
this section. The number in parenthesis after certain terms describing 
areas on a vessel refers to the applicable column and row number where 
that area is listed in Tables 116.415 (b) and (c) of part 116 of this 
subchapter.
    (b) General terms:
    Accommodation space (5, 6, or 7 depending on size, fire load, and 
furnishings) means a space that does not contain any cooking appliance 
other than a microwave oven or other low heat (maximum heating element 
temperature less than 121 [deg]C (250 [deg]F)) appliance used as a--
    (1) Public space;
    (2) Hall;
    (3) Dining room and messroom;
    (4) Lounge or cafe;
    (5) Public sales room;
    (6) Overnight accommodation space;
    (7) Barber shop or beauty parlor;
    (8) Office or conference room;
    (9) Medical treatment room or dispensary; or
    (10) Game or hobby room.
    Adequate hull protection system means a method of protecting the 
vessel's hull from corrosion. It includes, as a minimum, either hull 
coatings and a cathodic protection (CP) system consisting of sacrificial 
anodes, or an impressed current CP system.
    Alternative Hull Examination (AHE) Program means a program in which 
an eligible vessel may receive an initial and subsequent credit hull 
examination through a combination of underwater surveys, internal 
examinations, and annual hull condition assessments.
    Anniversary date means the day and the month of each year, which 
corresponds to the date of expiration of the Certificate of Inspection.
    Approval series means the first six digits of a number assigned by 
the Coast Guard to approved equipment. Where approval is based on a 
subpart of subchapter Q of this chapter, the approval series corresponds 
to the number of the subpart. A listing of current and formerly approved 
equipment and materials may be found on the Internet at: http://
cgmix.uscg.mil/equipment.
    Area of refuge means an area that is separated from the effects of 
fire and flooding where passengers and crew can gather to await 
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an area of refuge, the area must provide separation from the effect of 
fire and flooding for the maximum amount of time required to complete 
disembarking of the vessel, or one hour, whichever is less.
    Atrium (5 or 7 depending on fire load and furnishings) means a 
continuous deck opening connecting more than two deck levels within an 
accommodation space that is covered at the top of the series openings 
and is used for purposes other than an enclosed stairway, or a utility 
trunk for pipe, cable, or ductwork.
    Auxiliary machinery space (12) means a space containing only pumps, 
tanks, electrical machinery, ventilation or air conditioning equipment, 
refrigeration machinery, resistors steering machinery, etc., with not 
more than 2.5 kilograms per square meter (0.5 pounds per square foot) of 
combustible storage.
    Balcony (5 or 7 depending on fire load and furnishings) means a deck 
opening connecting two deck levels within an accommodation space 
creating two freely communicating levels within the same space.
    Beam or B means the maximum width of a vessel from:
    (1) Outside of planking to outside of planking on wooden vessels; 
and
    (2) Outside of frame to outside of frame on all other vessels.
    Bulbous bow means a design of bow in which the forward underwater 
frames ahead of the forward perpendicular are swelled out at the 
forefoot into a bulbous formation.
    Bulkhead deck means the uppermost deck to which watertight bulkheads 
and the watertight shell extend.
    Cable means single or multiple insulated conductors with an outer 
protective jacket.
    Cargo space (11) means a:
    (1) Cargo hold;
    (2) Refrigerated cargo space;
    (3) A trunk leading to or from a space listed above; or
    (4) A vehicle space.
    Char length means the numeric value in inches assigned to a material 
when tested in accordance with NFPA 261 by an independent laboratory.
    Coast Guard District Commander or District Commander means an 
officer of the Coast Guard designated as such by the Commandant to 
command Coast Guard activities within a district.
    Coastwise means a route that is not more than 20 nautical miles 
offshore on any of the following waters:
    (1) Any ocean;
    (2) The Gulf of Mexico;
    (3) The Caribbean Sea;
    (4) The Bering Sea;
    (5) The Gulf of Alaska; or
    (6) Such other similar waters as may be designated by a Coast Guard 
District Commander.
    Cockpit vessel means vessel with an exposed recess in the weather 
deck extending not more than one-half of the length of the vessel 
measured over the weather deck.
    Cold water means water where the monthly mean low water temperature 
is normally 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit) or less.
    Commandant means the Commandant of the Coast Guard or an authorized 
Headquarters staff officer designated in Sec.  1.01 of this chapter.
    Consideration means an economic benefit, inducement, right, or 
profit including pecuniary payment accruing to an individual, person, or 
entity, but not including a voluntary sharing of the actual expenses of 
the voyage, by monetary contribution or donation of fuel, food, 
beverage, or other supplies.
    Continuous B-Class ceiling means an approved structural ceiling 
composed of B-Class panels that terminates only at an approved A-Class 
or B-Class bulkhead.
    Control space (1) means a space containing:
    (1) An emergency source of power, excluding generators;
    (2) Navigating and radio equipment that is normally manned;
    (3) Centralized fire control or detection equipment, such as fixed 
gas extinguishing system controls; or
    (4) Machinery controls not located within a machinery space.
    Corrosion-resistant material or corrosion-resistant means made of 
one of the following materials in a grade suitable for its intended use 
in a marine environment:
    (1) Silver;
    (2) Copper;
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    (5) Aluminum alloys with a copper content of no more than 0.4 
percent;
    (6) Copper-nickel;
    (7) Plastics;
    (8) Stainless steel;
    (9) Nickel-copper; or
    (10) A material, which when tested in accordance with ASTM B 117 
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  114.600) for 200 hours, does not 
show pitting, cracking, or other deterioration.
    Crew accommodation space (5 or 7 depending on fire load and 
furnishings) means an accommodation space designated for the use of crew 
members and where passengers are normally not allowed to occupy.
    Critical radiant flux means the numeric value assigned to a material 
when tested in accordance with ASTM E-648 by an independent laboratory.
    Custom engineered means, when referring to a fixed gas fire 
extinguishing system, a system that is designed for a specific space 
requiring individual calculations for the extinguishing agent volume, 
flow rate, piping, and similar factors.
    Dead cover means a metal cover to close or protect a port light to 
avoid glass breakage in case of heavy weather.
    Distribution panel means an electrical panel that receives energy 
from the switchboard and distributes the energy to energy consuming 
devices or other panels.
    Draft means the vertical distance from the molded baseline of a 
vessel amidships to the waterline.
    Dripproof means enclosed equipment so constructed or protected that 
falling drops of liquid or solid particles striking the enclosure at any 
angle from 0 to 15 degrees downward from the vertical do not interfere 
with the operation of the equipment. A National Electrical Manufacturers 
Association type 1 enclosure with a dripshield is considered to be 
dripproof.
    Drydock examination means hauling out a vessel or placing a vessel 
in a drydock or slipway for an examination of all accessible parts of 
the vessel's underwater body and all through-hull fittings and 
appurtenances.
    Embarkation deck (4) means;
    (1) The deck from which davit launched survival craft are designed 
to be boarded; or
    (2) If no davit launched survival craft are carried aboard the 
vessel, the main deck or lowest deck available for embarking or 
debarking passengers.
    Embarkation station (4) means the place on the vessel from which a 
survival craft is boarded.
    Enclosed space means a compartment that is not exposed to the 
atmosphere when all access and ventilation closures are secured.
    Existing vessel means a vessel that is not a new vessel.
    Exit means--
    (1) A stairtower or a stairway which terminates at an area of refuge 
or embarkation station; or
    (2) A door which leads directly to an area of refuge or embarkation 
station.
    Exposed waters is a term used in connection with stability criteria 
and means:
    (1) Waters, except the Great Lakes, more than 20 nautical miles from 
a harbor of safe refuge;
    (2) Those portions of the Great Lakes more than 20 nautical miles 
from a harbor of safe refuge from October 1 of one year through April 15 
of the next year (winter season); and
    (3) Those waters less than 20 nautical miles from a harbor of safe 
refuge that the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, 
determines are not partially protected waters or protected waters 
because they present special hazards due to weather or other 
circumstances.
    Ferry means a vessel that is used on a regular schedule--(1) To 
provide transportation only between places that are not more than 300 
miles apart; and
    (2) To transport only--
    (i) Passengers; or
    (ii) Vehicles, or railroad cars, that are being used, or have been 
used, in transporting passengers or goods.
    Fiber reinforced plastic means plastics reinforced with fibers or 
strands of some other material.
    Fire control boundary means a deck or bulkhead meeting the 
requirements for A-Class, B-Class, or C-Class or C'-Class construction 
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    Fire load means a measure in kilograms per square meter (pounds per 
square foot) equaling the weight of all combustible material that is in 
a compartment and comprises its construction, as defined in Sec.  
116.427(b) of this subchapter, divided by the floor area of that 
compartment.
    Flame spread means the numeric value assigned to a material when 
tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec.  114.600) or UL 723 by an independent laboratory.
    Flash point means the temperature at which a liquid gives off a 
flammable vapor when heated using the Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Tester 
method in accordance with ASTM D 93 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec.  114.600).
    Float-free launching or arrangement means that method of launching a 
survival craft whereby the survival craft is automatically released from 
a sinking vessel and is ready for use.
    Flush deck vessel means a vessel with a continuous weather deck 
located at the uppermost sheer line of the hull.
    Freeing port means any direct opening through the vessel's bulwark 
or hull to quickly drain overboard water that has been shipped on 
exposed decks.
    Galley (9) means a space containing appliances with cooking surfaces 
that may exceed 121 [deg]C (250 [deg]F), such as ovens, griddles, and 
deep fat fryers.
    Great Lakes means a route on the waters of any of the Great Lakes.
    Gross tonnage and gross tons is an indicator of a vessel's 
approximate volume as determined in accordance with Part 69 (Measurement 
of Vessels) of this chapter and recorded on the vessel's Tonnage 
Certificate (formerly Certificate of Admeasurement).
    Harbor of safe refuge means a port, inlet, or other body of water 
normally sheltered from heavy seas by land and in which a vessel can 
navigate and safely moor. The cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine 
Inspection, shall determine the suitability of a location as a harbor of 
safe refuge. The suitability will vary for each vessel, depending on the 
vessel's size, maneuverability, and mooring gear.
    Hardwood means oak or a similar wood with a specific gravity of 
approximately 0.6 and having fire resistant properties similar to oak.
    Hazardous condition means any condition that could adversely affect 
the safety of any vessel, bridge, structure, or shore area or the 
environmental quality of any port, harbor, or navigable water of the 
United States. This condition could include, but is not limited to, 
fire, explosion, grounding, leaking, damage, illness of a person on 
board, or a manning shortage.
    High risk accommodation space (6 or 7 depending on size) means an 
accommodation space that contains a fire load greater than 15 kilograms 
per square meter (3 pounds per square foot), or a cleaning gear locker 
which contains storage space for materials other than flammable liquids 
and which has a deck area less than 5 square meters.
    High risk service spaces (9) include--
    (1) Galley;
    (2) Large laundry or drying room;
    (3) Garbage or trash disposal storage area;
    (4) Paint or lamp locker;
    (5) Cleaning gear locker or small storeroom in an accommodation 
area;
    (6) Mail or baggage room; and
    (7) Pantries and storerooms which contain flammable liquids or have 
a deck area not less than 5 square meters including connecting alleyways 
and stairs.
    High seas means all waters that are neither territorial seas (the 
waters in a belt 3 nautical miles wide, that is adjacent to the coast 
and seaward of the territorial sea baseline) nor internal waters of the 
United States or of any foreign country.
    High speed craft means a craft that is operable on or above the 
water and has characteristics so different from those of conventional 
displacement ships, to which the existing international conventions, 
particularly SOLAS, apply, that alternative measures should be used to 
achieve an equivalent level of safety. In order to be considered a high 
speed craft, the craft must be capable of a maximum speed equal to or 
exceeding V = 3.7 x displ\.1667\, where ``V'' is the maximum speed and 
``displ'' is the vessel displacement corresponding to the design 
waterline in cubic meters.
    Independent laboratory means a laboratory accepted under Sec.  
159.010 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by 
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    Inflatable survival craft or inflatable life jacket means one that 
depends upon nonrigid, gas filled chambers for buoyancy, and is normally 
kept uninflated until ready for use.
    Interior finish means any coating, overlay or veneer that is applied 
to interior surfaces such as bulkheads, linings, or suspended ceilings 
for decorative or other purposes. It includes not only the visible 
finish, but also all material used in its composition and application. 
In general, a paint is not considered an interior finish.
    Internal structural examination means an examination of the vessel 
while afloat or in drydock and consists of a complete examination of the 
vessel's main strength members, including the major internal framing, 
the hull plating, voids, and ballast tanks, but not including cargo, 
sewage, or fuel oil tanks.
    International voyage means a voyage between a country to which SOLAS 
applies and a port outside that country. A country, as used in this 
definition, includes every territory for the international relations of 
which a contracting government to the convention is responsible or for 
which the United Nations is the administering authority. For the U.S., 
the term ``territory'' includes the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, all 
possessions of the United States, and all lands held by the United 
States under a protectorate or mandate. For the purposes of this 
subchapter, vessels are not considered as being on an ``international 
voyage'' when solely navigating the Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence 
River as far east as a straight line drawn from Cap des Rosiers to West 
Point, Anticosti Island and, on the north side of Anticosti Island, the 
63rd meridian.
    Lakes, bays, and sounds means a route on any of the following 
waters:
    (1) A lake other than the Great Lakes;
    (2) A bay;
    (3) A sound; or
    (4) Such other similar waters as may be designated by a Coast Guard 
District Commander.
    Launching appliance means a device for transferring a survival craft 
or rescue boat from its stowed position safely to the water. For a 
launching appliance using a davit, the term includes the davit winch, 
and falls.
    Length when used in terms of the vessel's length (excluding bow 
sprits, bumpkins, rudders, outboard motor brackets, handles, and other 
similar fittings, attachments, and extensions), means:
    (1) The length listed on the vessel's Certificate of Documentation 
issued under the provisions of Part 67 (Documentation of Vessels) of 
this chapter or Certificate of Number issued under the provisions of 33 
CFR Part 173, Subpart B (Numbering); or
    (2) For a vessel that does not have a Certificate of Documentation 
or a Certificate of Number, the ``registered length'' as defined in 
Sec.  69.53 in subchapter G of this chapter or, for a vessel that is 
less than 24 meters (79 feet) in overall length and is measured using 
simplified measurement, the registered length as defined in Sec.  69.203 
in subchapter G of this chapter.
    Length between perpendiculars or LBP means the horizontal distance 
measured between perpendiculars taken at the forwardmost and aftermost 
points on the waterline corresponding to the deepest operating draft.
    Limited coastwise means a route that is not more than 20 nautical 
miles from a harbor of safe refuge.
    Lining means a bulkhead panel.
    Low risk accommodation space (5) means an accommodation space that 
contains only fire resistant furnishings and a fire load not greater 
than 15 kilograms per square meter (3 pounds per square foot).
    Low risk service spaces (8) include--
    (1) Cleaning gear lockers which have a deck area less than 5 meters 
containing only slop sinks, and having no room for stowing materials 
other than brooms, mops, or soap;
    (2) Small laundries or drying rooms containing only a tub, washing 
machine, and/or household type electric dryer;
    (3) Workshops that are not part of a machinery space;
    (4) Washrooms and toilet spaces; and
    (5) Motion picture projection rooms.
    Machinery space (10) means a space, including a trunk, alleyway, 
stairway, or duct to such a space, that contains--
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    (2) Steam or internal combustion machinery;
    (3) Oil transfer equipment;
    (4) Electrical motors of more than 10 hp;
    (5) One or more oil-fired boilers or heaters; or
    (6) Electrical generating machinery.
    Main horizontal zone means a vehicle space that is separated from 
the remainder of the vessel by horizontal fire control boundaries 
required by the structural fire protection requirements of this 
subchapter.
    Main transverse watertight bulkhead means a transverse bulkhead that 
must be maintained watertight in order for the vessel to meet the damage 
stability and subdivision requirements of this subchapter.
    Main vertical zone means that section of a vessel into which the 
hull, superstructure, and deckhouse are required to be divided by 
vertical fire control boundaries required by the structural fire 
protection requirements of this subchapter.
    Major conversion means a conversion of a vessel that, as determined 
by the Commandant:
    (1) Substantially changes the dimensions or carrying capacity of the 
vessel;
    (2) Changes the type of vessel;
    (3) Substantially prolongs the life of the vessel; or
    (4) Otherwise so changes the vessel that it is essentially a new 
vessel.
    Marine inspector or inspector means any civilian employee or 
military member of the Coast Guard assigned by an Officer in Charge. 
Marine Inspection, or the Commandant to perform duties with respect to 
the inspection, enforcement, and administration of vessel safety and 
navigation laws and regulations.
    Master means the individual having command of the vessel and who is 
the holder of a valid license or merchant mariner credential that 
authorizes the individual to serve as master of a small passenger 
vessel.
    Means of escape means a continuous and unobstructed way of exit 
travel from any point in a vessel to an embarkation station or area of 
refuge. A means of escape can be both vertical and horizontal, and 
includes doorways, corridors, stairtowers, stairways, and public spaces. 
High risk service spaces, low risk service spaces, cargo spaces, 
machinery spaces, auxiliary machinery spaces, control spaces, rest 
rooms, barber shops, sales rooms, hazardous areas determined by the 
cognizant OCMI, escalators, and elevators must not be any part of a 
means of escape. It consists of three distinct components:
    (1) The exit access;
    (2) The exit; and
    (3) The exit discharge.
    New vessel means a vessel:
    (1) The initial construction of which began on or after March 11, 
1996;
    (2) Which was issued an initial Certificate of Inspection on or 
after September 11, 1996;
    (3) Which underwent a major conversion that was initiated on or 
after March 11, 1996; or
    (4) Which underwent a major conversion that was completed and for 
which an amended Certificate of Inspection was issued on or after 
September 11, 1996.
    Noncombustible material means any material approved in accordance 
with Sec.  164.009 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard 
specified by the Commandant.
    Non-self-propelled vessel means a vessel that does not have 
installed means of propulsion, including propulsive machinery, masts, 
spars, or sails.
    Oceans means a route that is more than 20 nautical miles offshore on 
any of the following waters:
    (1) Any ocean;
    (2) The Gulf of Mexico;
    (3) The Caribbean Sea;
    (4) The Bering Sea;
    (5) The Gulf of Alaska; or
    (6) Such other similar waters as may be designated by a Coast Guard 
District Commander.
    Officer In Charge, Marine Inspection, or OCMI means an officer of 
the Coast Guard designated as such by the Commandant and who, under the 
direction of the Coast Guard District Commander, is in charge of a 
marine inspection zone, described in Part 1 of this chapter, for the 
performance of duties with respect to the inspection, enforcement, and 
administration of vessel safety and navigation laws and regulations. The 
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OCMI that has immediate jurisdiction over a vessel for the purpose of 
performing the duties previously described.
    Open boat means a vessel not protected from entry of water by means 
of a complete weathertight deck, or by a combination of a partial 
weathertight deck and superstructure that is structurally suitable for 
the waters upon which the vessel operates.
    Open deck (13) means a deck that is permanently open to the weather 
on one or more sides and, if covered, any spot on the overhead is less 
than 4.5 meters (15 feet) from the nearest opening to the weather.
    Open to the atmosphere means a compartment that has at least 0.342 
square meters of open area directly exposed to the atmosphere for each 
cubic meter (15 square inches for each cubic foot) of net compartment 
volume.
    Operating station means the principal steering station on the vessel 
from which the individual on duty normally navigates the vessel.
    Overnight accommodations or overnight accommodation space (5, 6 or 7 
depending on size, fire load and furnishings) means an accommodation 
space for use by passengers or by crew members, that has one or more 
berths, including beds or bunks, for passengers or crew members to rest 
for extended periods. Staterooms, cabins, and berthing areas are 
normally overnight accommodation spaces. Overnight accommodations do not 
include spaces that contain only seats, including reclining seats.
    Pantry means a space used for food storage, and may include 
microwaves or other low heat [not exceeding 121 [deg]C (250 [deg]F)] 
appliances for food preparation.
    Partially enclosed space means a compartment that is neither open to 
the atmosphere nor an enclosed space.
    Partially protected waters is a term used in connection with 
stability criteria and means:
    (1) Waters not more than 20 nautical miles from a harbor of safe 
refuge, unless determined by the cognizant OCMI to be exposed waters;
    (2) Those portions of rivers, estuaries, harbors, lakes, and similar 
waters that the cognizant OCMI determines not to be protected waters; 
and
    (3) Waters of the Great Lakes from April 16 through September 30 of 
the same year (summer season).
    Passenger means an individual carried on a vessel, except:
    (1) The owner or an individual representative of the owner, or in 
the case of a vessel under charter, an individual charterer or 
individual representative of the charterer;
    (2) The master; or
    (3) A member of the crew engaged in the business of the vessel who 
has not contributed consideration for carriage and who is paid for on 
board services.
    Passenger accommodation space (5, 6 or 7 depending on size, fire 
load, and furnishings) means an accommodation space designated for the 
use of passengers.
    Passenger for hire means a passenger for whom consideration is 
contributed as a condition of carriage on the vessel, whether directly 
or indirectly flowing to the owner, charterer, operator, agent, or any 
other person having an interest in the vessel.
    Pilothouse control means that controls to start and stop the engines 
and control the direction and speed of the propeller of the vessel are 
located at the operating station.
    Piping system includes piping, fittings, and appurtenances as 
described in Sec.  56.07-5 in subchapter F of this chapter.
    Port light means a hinged glass window, generally circular, in a 
vessel's side or deckhouse for light and ventilation.
    Protected waters is a term used in connection with stability 
criteria and means sheltered waters presenting no special hazards such 
as most rivers, harbors, and lakes, and is not determined to be exposed 
waters or partially protected waters by the OCMI.
    Pre-engineered means, when referring to a fixed gas fire 
extinguishing system, a system that is designed and tested to be 
suitable for installation without modification, as a complete unit in a 
space of a set volume, regardless of the specific design of the vessel 
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    Remotely operated vehicle (ROV) team, at a minimum, consist of an 
ROV operator, a non-destructive testing inspector, an ROV tender or 
mechanic, and a team supervisor who is considered by the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI), have the appropriate training and 
experience to perform the survey and to safely operate the ROV in an 
effective manner. The team must also have a hull-positioning technician 
present. This position may be assigned to a team member already 
responsible for another team duty.
    Rivers means a route on any of the following waters:
    (1) A river;
    (2) A canal; or
    (3) Such other similar waters as may be designated by a Coast Guard 
District Commander.
    Safety areas include any of the following spaces:
    (1) Control spaces;
    (2) Stairways and stairtowers;
    (3) Corridors;
    (4) Embarkation stations;
    (5) Areas of refuge; or
    (6) Embarkation spaces.
    Sailing vessel means a vessel principally equipped for propulsion by 
sail even if the vessel has an auxiliary means of propulsion.
    Scantlings means the dimensions of all structural parts such as 
frames, girders, and plating, used in building a vessel.
    Scupper means a pipe or tube of at least 30 millimeters (1.25 
inches) in diameter leading down from a deck or sole and through the 
hull to drain water overboard.
    Self-bailing cockpit means a cockpit, with watertight sides and 
floor (sole), that is designed to free itself of water by gravity 
drainage through scuppers.
    Service space means a high risk service space or a low risk service 
space.
    Shallow water is an ascertained water depth at which the uppermost 
deck(s) of a sunken vessel remain above the water's surface. The 
determination of the water's depth is made by the Officer in Charge, 
Marine Inspection (OCMI) who considers the vessel's stability (passenger 
heeling moment), the contour of the hull, the composition of the river 
bottom, and any other factors that would tend to prevent a vessel from 
resting an even keel.
    Ship's service loads means services necessary for maintaining the 
vessel in normal operational and habitable conditions. These loads 
include, but are not limited to, safety, lighting, ventilation, 
navigational, and communications loads.
    Short international voyage means an international voyage where:
    (1) The vessel is not more than 200 nautical miles from a port or 
place in which the passengers and crew could be placed in safety; and
    (2) The total distance between the last port of call in the country 
in which the voyage began and the final port of destination does not 
exceed 600 nautical miles.
    Smoke developed rating means the numeric value assigned to a 
material when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 (incorporated by 
reference, see Sec.  114.600) or UL 723 by an independent laboratory.
    Specific optical density means the numeric value assigned to a 
material when tested in accordance with ASTM E 662 (incorporated by 
reference, see Sec.  114.600) by an independent laboratory.
    Stairtower (2) means a fully enclosed group of stairways located 
within a common enclosure.
    Stairway (2) means an inclined means of escape between two decks.
    Standard fire test means a test in which a specimen is exposed in a 
test furnace to temperatures corresponding to the standard time-
temperature curve. The specimen must resemble, as closely as possible, 
the intended construction and include, where appropriate, at least one 
joint. The standard time-temperature curve is defined by a smooth curve 
drawn through the following points, starting at ambient temperature:
    (1) At the end of 05 minutes--556 [deg]C (1,033 [deg]F);
    (2) At the end of 10 minutes--659 [deg]C (1,218 [deg]F);
    (3) At the end of 15 minutes--718 [deg]C (1,324 [deg]F);
    (4) At the end of 30 minutes--821 [deg]C (1,509 [deg]F); and
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    Steel or equivalent material means steel or any noncombustible 
material that, by itself or due to insulation provided, has structural 
and integrity properties equivalent to steel at the end of the standard 
fire test.
    Stepped main vertical zone means a main vertical zone in which the 
main vertical zone bulkhead is not in a continuous plane on adjoining 
decks.
    Submersible vessel means a vessel that is capable of operating below 
the surface of the water.
    Survival craft means a lifeboat, rigid liferaft, inflatable 
liferaft, life float, inflatable buoyant apparatus, buoyant apparatus, 
or a small boat carried aboard a vessel in accordance with Sec.  
117.200(b) of this subchapter.
    Switchboard means an electrical panel that receives power from a 
generator, battery, or other electrical power source and distributes 
power directly or indirectly to all equipment supplied by the generating 
plant.
    Third party examiner means an entity:
    (1) With a thorough knowledge of diving operations, including diving 
limitations as related to diver safety and diver supervision;
    (2) Having a familiarity with, but not limited to, the following--
    (i) The camera used during the AHE; and
    (ii) The NDT equipment used during the AHE, including the effect of 
water clarity, and marine growth in relation to the quality of the 
readings obtained;
    (3) Having a familiarity with the communications equipment used 
during the AHE;
    (4) Possessing the knowledge of vessel structures, design features, 
nomenclature, and the applicable AHE regulations; and
    (5) Able to present the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, with 
evidence of formal training, demonstrated ability, past acceptance, or a 
combination of these.
    Trunk means a vertical shaft or duct for the passage of pipes, 
wires, or other devices.
    Underwater Survey in Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD) means a program in 
which an eligible vessel may alternate between an underwater survey and 
the required drydock examinations.
    Variable load means the weight of all items brought on board a 
vessel for which explicit account is not made in approved stability 
calculations, including but not limited to, personal effects, carry-on 
items, luggage, and equipment of any kind.
    Vehicle space (11) means a space not on an open deck, for the 
carriage of motor vehicles with fuel in their tanks, into and from which 
such vehicles can be driven and to which passengers have access.
    Veneer means a thin covering of combustible material on bulkheads, 
bulkhead panels, or furniture.
    Vessel includes every description of watercraft or other artificial 
contrivance, used or capable of being used as a means of transportation 
on water.
    Vessel of the United States means a vessel documented or numbered 
under the laws of the United States, the states of the United States, 
Guam, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the District of 
Columbia, the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other territory or 
possession of the United States.
    Warm water means water where the monthly mean low water temperature 
is normally more than 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit).
    Watertight means designed and constructed to withstand a static head 
of water without any leakage, except that ``watertight'' for the 
purposes of electrical equipment means enclosed so that water does not 
enter the equipment when a stream of water from a hose with a nozzle one 
inch in diameter that delivers at least 246 liters (65 gallons) per 
minute is sprayed on the enclosure from any direction from a distance of 
ten feet for five minutes.
    Weather deck means a deck that is partially or completely exposed to 
the weather from above or from at least two sides.
    Weathertight means that water will not penetrate in any sea 
condition, except that ``weathertight equipment'' means equipment 
constructed or protected so that exposure to a beating rain will not 
result in the entrance of water.
    Well deck vessel means a vessel with a weather deck fitted with 
solid bulwarks that impede the drainage of

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water over the sides or a vessel with an exposed recess in the weather 
deck extending more than one-half of the length of the vessel measured 
over the weather deck.
    Wire means an individual insulated conductor without an outer 
protective jacket.
    Work space means a space, not normally occupied by a passenger, in 
which a crew member performs work and includes, but is not limited to, a 
galley, operating station, or machinery space.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 887, Jan. 10, 1996]

    Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations affecting Sec.  
114.400, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the 
Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.govinfo.gov.



Sec.  114.540  Equivalents.

    (a) The Commandant may approve any arrangement, fitting, appliance, 
apparatus, equipment, calculation, information, or test which provides a 
level of safety equivalent to that established by specific provisions of 
this subchapter. Requests for approval must be submitted to the Marine 
Safety Center. If necessary, the Marine Safety Center may require 
engineering evaluations and tests to demonstrate the equivalence of the 
substitute.
    (b) The Commandant may accept compliance by a high speed craft with 
the provisions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) ``Code 
of Safety for High Speed Craft'' as an equivalent to compliance with 
applicable requirements of this subchapter. Requests for a determination 
of equivalency for a particular vessel must be submitted to the Marine 
Safety Center.
    (c) The Commandant may approve a novel lifesaving appliance or 
arrangement as an equivalent if it has performance characteristics at 
least equivalent to the appliance or arrangement required under this 
part, and:
    (1) Is evaluated and tested under IMO Resolution A.520(13), ``Code 
of Practice for the Evaluation, Testing and Acceptance of Prototype 
Novel Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements''; or
    (2) Has successfully undergone an evaluation and tests that are 
substantially equivalent to those recommendations.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 885, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51348, Sept. 
30, 1997]



Sec.  114.550  Special consideration.

    In applying the provisions of this subchapter, the OCMI may give 
special consideration to authorizing departures from the specific 
requirements when unusual circumstances or arrangements warrant such 
departures and an equivalent level of safety is provided. The OCMI of 
each marine inspection zone in which a vessel operates must approve any 
special consideration granted to the vessel.



Sec.  114.560  Appeals.

    Any person directly affected by a decision or action taken under 
this subchapter, by or on behalf of the Coast Guard, may appeal 
therefrom in accordance with Sec.  1.03 in subchapter A of this chapter.



Sec.  114.600  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this 
subchapter with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register 
under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition other 
than that specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish a 
notice of change in the Federal Register and the material must be 
available to the public. All approved material is available for 
inspection at the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Operating and 
Environmental Standards (CG-OES), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue 
SE., Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7509, and is available from the 
sources listed below. It is also available for inspection at the 
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on 
the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030 or go to 
http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
    (b) American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), 613 Third Street, Suite 
10, Annapolis, MD 21403, 410-990-4460, http://www.abycinc.org.
    (1) A-1-93--Marine Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Systems, IBR 
approved for Sec.  121.240(a), (c), (d), and (g).

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    (2) A-3-93--Galley Stoves, IBR approved for Sec.  121.200.
    (3) A-7-70--Boat Heating Systems, IBR approved for Sec.  121.200.
    (4) A-22-93--Marine Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Systems, IBR 
approved for Sec.  121.240(b) through (e).
    (5) H-25-94--Portable Gasoline Fuel Systems for Flammable Liquids, 
IBR approved for Sec.  119.458(b).
    (6) P-1-93--Installation of Exhaust Systems for Propulsion and 
Auxiliary Engines, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  116.405, 119.425(c) and 
119.430(k).
    (c) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), ABS Plaza, 16855 Northchase 
Drive, Houston, TX 77060, 281-877-5800, http://ww2.eagle.org.
    (1) Rules for Building and Classing Aluminum Vessels, 1975, IBR 
approved for Sec.  116.300(b).
    (2) Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, 1995, IBR 
approved for Sec. Sec.  119.410 and 120.360(a).
    (3) Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 61 Meters 
(200 Feet) in Length, 1983, IBR approved for Sec.  116.300(a) and (b).
    (4) Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on 
Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways, 1995, IBR approved for Sec.  
116.300(c).
    (5) Guide for High Speed Craft, 1997, IBR approved for Sec.  
116.300(b).
    (d) American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 West 43rd 
Street, New York, NY 10036, 212-642-4900, http://www.ansi.org.
    (1) A 17.1-1984, including supplements A 17.1a and b-1985, Safety 
Code for Elevators and Escalators, IBR approved for Sec.  120.540.
    (2) B 31.1-1986, Code for Pressure Piping, Power Piping, IBR 
approved for Sec.  119.715.
    (3) Z 26.1-1977, including 1980 supplement, Safety Glazing Materials 
For Glazing Motor Vehicles Operating on Land Highways, IBR approved for 
Sec.  116.1030(b).
    (e) ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West 
Conshohocken, PA 19428, 877-909-2786, http://www.astm.org.
    (1) ASTM B 96-93, Standard Specification for Copper-Silicon Alloy 
Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar for General Purposes and Pressure 
Vessels, IBR approved for Sec.  119.440(a).
    (2) ASTM B 117-97, Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) 
Apparatus, IBR approved for Sec.  114.400(b).
    (3) ASTM B 122/B 122M-95, Standard Specification for Copper-Nickel-
Tin Alloy, Copper-Nickel-Zinc Alloy (Nickel Silver), and Copper-Nickel 
Alloy Plate, Sheet, Strip, and Rolled Bar, IBR approved for Sec.  
119.440(a).
    (4) ASTM B 127-98, Standard Specification for Nickel-Copper Alloy 
(UNS NO4400) Plate, Sheet, and Strip, IBR approved for Sec.  119.440(a).
    (5) ASTM B 152-97a, Standard Specification for Copper Sheet, Strip, 
Plate, and Rolled Bar, IBR approved for Sec.  119.440(a).
    (6) ASTM B 209-96, Standard Specification for Aluminum and Aluminum-
Alloy Sheet and Plate, IBR approved for Sec.  119.440(a).
    (7) ASTM D 93-97, Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-
Martens Closed Cup Tester, IBR approved for Sec.  114.400(b).
    (8) ASTM D 635-97, Standard Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or 
Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position, IBR 
approved for Sec.  119.440(a).
    (9) ASTM D 2863-95, Standard Test Method for Measuring the Minimum 
Oxygen Concentration to Support Candle-like Combustion of Plastics 
(Oxygen Index), IBR approved for Sec.  119.440(a).
    (10) ASTM E 84-98, Standard Test Method for Surface Burning 
Characteristics of Building Materials, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  
116.405(f), 116.422(b), and 116.423(a).
    (11) ASTM E 648-97, Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux 
of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source, IBR 
approved for Sec. Sec.  114.400(b) and 116.423(a).
    (12) ASTM E 662-97, Standard Test Method for Specific Optical 
Density of Smoke Generated by Solid Materials, IBR approved for 
Sec. Sec.  114.400(b) and 116.423(a).
    (f) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE), 
IEEE Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08854, 800-678-4333, 
http://www.ieee.org.
    (1) Standard 45-1977--Recommended Practice for Electrical 
Installations on

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Shipboard, IBR approved for Sec.  120.340(o).
    (2) [Reserved]
    (g) International Maritime Organization (IMO) Publishing, 4 Albert 
Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom, +44 (0)20 7735 7611, http://
www.imo.org.
    (1) International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 
as amended, Consolidated Edition, 2009, including Erratum, IBR approved 
for Sec.  116.400(c).
    (2) Resolution A.520(13), Code of Practice for the Evaluation, 
Testing and Acceptance of Prototype Novel Life-Saving Appliances and 
Arrangements, dated 17 November 1983, IBR approved for Sec.  114.540(c).
    (3) Resolution A.658(16), Use and Fitting of Retro-Reflective 
Materials on Life-Saving Appliances, dated 20 November 1989, IBR 
approved for Sec.  122.604(h) and (i).
    (4) Resolution A.688(17), Fire Test Procedures For Ignitability of 
Bedding Components, dated 06 November 1991, IBR approved for Sec.  
116.405(j).
    (5) Resolution A.760(18), Symbols Related to Life-Saving Appliances 
and Arrangements, dated 17 November 1993, IBR approved for Sec.  
122.604(f).
    (h) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch 
Park, Quincy, MA 02169, 617-770-3000, http://www.nfpa.org.
    (1) NFPA 10, Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010 Edition, 
effective December 5, 2009, IBR approved for Sec.  115.810(b).
    (2) NFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems, 
2010 Edition, effective August 26, 2009, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  
116.439(d) and (e), and 116.440(c).
    (3) NFPA 17-1994, Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 1994 Edition, 
IBR approved for Sec.  118.425(b).
    (4) NFPA 17A-1994, Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, 1994 Edition, 
IBR approved for Sec.  118.425(b).
    (5) NFPA 70-1996, National Electrical Code (NEC), 1996 Edition,
    (i) Section 250-95, IBR approved for Sec.  120.372(c),
    (ii) Section 310-13, IBR approved for Sec.  120.340(d),
    (iii) Section 310-15, IBR approved for Sec.  120.340(o),
    (iv) Article 430, IBR approved for Sec.  120.320(e),
    (v) Article 445, IBR approved for Sec.  120.320(d).
    (6) NFPA 92B-1995, Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, and 
Large Areas, 1995 Edition, IBR approved for Sec.  116.440(d).
    (7) NFPA 261-1994, Test For Determining Resistance of Mock-up 
Upholstered Furniture Material Assemblies to Ignition by Smoldering 
Cigarettes, 1994 Edition, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  114.400(b) and 
116.423.
    (8) NFPA 302-1994, Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft, Chapter 6, 
1994 Edition, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  121.200 and 121.240(a) through 
(c), (e) and (g).
    (9) NFPA 306-1993, Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels, 1993 Edition, 
IBR approved for Sec.  115.710(a).
    (10) NFPA 701-1996, Fire Tests for Flame-Resistant Textiles and 
Films, 1996 Edition, IBR approved for Sec.  116.423(a).
    (11) NFPA 1963-1993, Fire Hose Connections, 1993 Edition, IBR 
approved for Sec.  118.320(b).
    (i) UL (formerly Underwriters Laboratories), 12 Laboratory Drive, 
P.O. Box 1399, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, 919-549-1400, http://
www.ul.com.
    (1) UL 19, Standard for Safety for Lined Fire Hose and Hose 
Assemblies, Twelfth Edition, approved November 30, 2001, IBR approved 
for 118.320(b).
    (2) UL 174-1989, Household Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters, as 
amended through June 23, 1994, IBR approved for Sec.  119.320(a).
    (3) UL 486A-1992, Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs For Use With 
Copper Conductors, IBR approved for Sec.  120.340(i).
    (4) UL 489-1995, Molded-Case Circuit Breakers and Circuit Breaker 
Enclosures, IBR approved for Sec.  120.380(m).
    (5) UL 595-1991, Marine Type Electric Lighting Fixtures, IBR 
approved for Sec.  120.410(d).
    (6) UL 710-1990, Exhaust Hoods For Commercial Cooking Equipment, as 
amended through September 16, 1993, IBR approved for Sec.  118.425(a).
    (7) UL 723-1993, Surface Burning Characteristics of Building 
Materials, as amended through April 20, 1994, IBR approved for 
Sec. Sec.  114.400(b), 116.422(b), 116.423, and 116.425.

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    (8) UL 1056-1989, Fire Test of Upholstered Furniture, IBR approved 
for Sec.  116.423(a) and (b).
    (9) UL 1058-1989, Halogenated Agent Extinguishing System Units, as 
amended through April 19, 1994, IBR approved for Sec.  118.410(g).
    (10) UL 1102-1992, Non integral Marine Fuel Tanks, IBR approved for 
Sec.  119.440(a).
    (11) UL 1104-1981, Marine Navigation Lights, as amended through May 
4, 1988, IBR approved for Sec.  120.420.
    (12) UL 1110-1988, Marine Combustible Gas Indicators, as amended 
through May 16, 1994, IBR approved for Sec.  119.480.
    (13) UL 1453-1988, Electric Booster and Commercial Storage Tank 
Water Heaters, as amended through June 7, 1994, IBR approved for Sec.  
119.320(a).
    (14) UL 1570-1995, Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures, IBR approved for 
Sec.  120.410(d).
    (15) UL 1571-1995, Incandescent Lighting Fixtures, IBR approved for 
Sec.  120.410(d).
    (16) UL 1572-1995, High Intensity Discharge Lighting Fixtures, IBR 
approved for Sec.  120.410(d).
    (17) UL 1573-1995, Stage and Studio Lighting Units, IBR approved for 
Sec.  120.410(d).
    (18) UL 1574-1995, Track Lighting Systems, IBR approved for Sec.  
120.410(d).

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48268, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  114.800  Approved equipment and material.

    (a) Equipment and material that is required by this subchapter to be 
approved or of an approved type, must have been manufactured and 
approved in accordance with the design and testing requirements in 
subchapter Q (Equipment, Construction, and Materials: Specifications and 
Approval) of this chapter or as otherwise specified by the Commandant.
    (b) Coast Guard publication COMDTINST M16714.3 (Series) ``Equipment 
Lists, Items Approved, Certificated or Accepted under Marine Inspection 
and Navigation Laws,'' lists approved equipment by type and 
manufacturer. COMDTINST M16714.3 (Series) may be obtained from New 
Orders, Superintendent of Documents, P.O. Box 371954, Pittsburgh, PA 
15250-7954.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 885, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51348, Sept. 
30, 1997]



Sec.  114.900  OMB control numbers.

    (a) Purpose. This section lists the control numbers assigned to 
information collection and recordkeeping requirements in this subchapter 
by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) pursuant to the Paperwork 
Reduction Act of 1980 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et. seq.). The Coast Guard intends 
that this section comply with the requirements of 44 U.S.C. 3507(f), 
which requires that agencies display a current control number assigned 
by the Director of OMB for each approved agency information collection 
requirement.
    (b) Display.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
46 CFR Section
     where
identified and                   Current OMB Control No.
   described
------------------------------------------------------------------------
    115.105(a)  1625-0057
       115.202  1625-0057
       115.204  1625-0057
       115.302  1625-0057
       115.306  1625-0057
       115.310  1625-0057
    115.500(a)  1625-0057
       115.612  1625-0057
       115.700  1625-0057
       115.704  1625-0057
       115.710  1625-0057
    115.810(b)  1625-0057
    115.920(c)  1625-0057
       115.930  1625-0057
       116.202  1625-0057
       116.330  1625-0057
       116.340  1625-0057
       116.520  1625-0057
       116.530  1625-0057
    116.610(f)  1625-0057
    120.220(d)  1625-0057
    120.320(d)  1625-0057
       and (e)  ........................................................
       121.420  1625-0057
       121.506  1625-0057
       122.202  1625-0001
       122.206  1625-0001
       122.208  1625-0057
       122.220  1625-0057
       122.230  1625-0057
       122.280  1625-0057
       122.282  1625-0057
    122.340(c)  1625-0057
       122.402  1625-0057
       122.420  will be displayed when assigned by OMB
       122.502  1625-0057
       122.503  1625-0057
       122.504  1625-0057
       122.506  1625-0057
       122.510  1625-0057
       122.514  1625-0057
       122.515  1625-0057
       122.516  1625-0057

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       122.518  1625-0057
       122.520  1625-0057
       122.524  1625-0057
       122.602  1625-0057
       122.604  1625-0057
       122.606  1625-0057
       122.608  1625-0057
       122.610  1625-0057
       122.612  1625-0057
       122.702  1625-0057
    122.704(c)  1625-0057
    122.728(c)  1625-0057
------------------------------------------------------------------------


[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 885, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2004-18884, 69 
FR 58348, Sept. 30, 2004]



PART 115_INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents



         Subpart A_General Provisions; Certificate of Inspection

Sec.
115.1 Preemptive effect.
115.2-115.99 [Reserved]
115.100 When required.
115.103 Description.
115.105 How to obtain or renew.
115.107 Period of validity for a Certificate of Inspection.
115.110 Routes permitted.
115.112 Total persons permitted.
115.113 Passengers permitted.
115.114 Alternative requirements for a vessel operating as other than a 
          small passenger vessel.
115.120 Certificate of Inspection amendment.

               Subpart B_Special Permits and Certificates

115.202 Permit to proceed.
115.204 Permit to carry excursion party.

    Subpart C_Posting of Certificates, Permits, and Stability Letters

115.302 Certificates and permits.
115.306 Stability letter.
115.310 Certification expiration date stickers.

                 Subpart D_Inspection for Certification

115.400 General.
115.402 Initial inspection for certification.
115.404 Subsequent inspections for certification.

                         Subpart E_Reinspection

115.500 When required.
115.502 Certificate of Inspection: Conditions of validity.

                Subpart F_Hull and Tailshaft Examinations

115.600 Drydock examination, internal structural examination, and 
          underwater survey intervals.
115.610 Scope of drydock and internal structural examinations.
115.615 Underwater Survey in Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD).
115.620 Description of the Alternate Hull Examination (AHE) Program for 
          certain passenger vessels.
115.625 Eligibility requirements for the Alternative Hull Examination 
          (AHE) Program for certain passenger vessels.
115.630 The Alternative Hull Examination (AHE) Program application.
115.635 Preliminary examination requirements.
115.640 Pre-Survey meeting.
115.645 Alternative Hull Examination (AHE) Procedure.
115.650 Alternative Hull Examination (AHE) Program options: Divers or 
          underwater ROV.
115.655 Hull examination reports.
115.660 Continued participation in the Alternative Hull Examination 
          (AHE) Program.
115.665 Notice and plans required.
115.670 Tailshaft examinations.
115.675 Extension of examination intervals.

                    Subpart G_Repairs and Alterations

115.700 Permission for repairs and alterations.
115.702 Installation tests and inspections.
115.704 Breaking of safety valve seals.
115.710 Inspection and testing prior to hot work.

                     Subpart H_Material Inspections

115.800 Inspection standards.
115.801 Notice of inspection deficiencies and requirements.
115.802 Hull.
115.804 Machinery.
115.806 Electrical.
115.808 Lifesaving.
115.810 Fire protection.
115.812 Pressure vessels and boilers.
115.814 Steering systems.
115.816 Miscellaneous systems and equipment.
115.818 Sanitary inspection.
115.830 Unsafe practices.
115.840 Additional tests and inspections.

 Subpart I_International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as 
                             Amended (SOLAS)

115.900 Applicability.

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115.910 Passenger Ship Safety Certificate.
115.920 Exemptions.
115.925 Safety Management Certificate.
115.930 Equivalents.

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3205, 3306, 3307; 49 
U.S.C. App. 1804; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971-1975 Comp., p. 
277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

    Source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise 
noted.



         Subpart A_General Provisions; Certificate of Inspection



Sec.  115.1  Preemptive effect.

    The regulations in this part have preemptive effect over State or 
local regulations in the same field.

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33882, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  115.2-115.99  [Reserved]



Sec.  115.100  When required.

    (a) A vessel to which this subchapter applies may not be operated 
without having on board a valid U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of 
Inspection.
    (b) Except as noted in Sec.  115.114 of this part, each vessel 
inspected and certificated under the provisions of this subchapter must, 
when any passengers are aboard during the tenure of the certificate, be 
in full compliance with the terms of the certificate.
    (c) If necessary to prevent delay of the vessel, a temporary 
Certificate of Inspection may be issued pending the issuance and 
delivery of the regular Certificate of Inspection. The temporary 
certificate must be carried in the same manner as the regular 
certificate and is considered the same as the regular Certificate of 
Inspection which it represents.
    (d) A vessel on a foreign voyage between a port in the United States 
and a port in a foreign country, whose Certificate of Inspection expires 
during the voyage, may lawfully complete the voyage without a valid 
Certificate of Inspection provided the voyage is completed within 30 
days of expiration and the certificate did not expire within 15 days of 
sailing on the foreign voyage from a U.S. port.



Sec.  115.103  Description.

    The Certificate of Inspection issued to a vessel describes the 
vessel, the route(s) that it may travel, the minimum manning 
requirements, the survival and rescue craft carried, the minimum fire 
extinguishing equipment and life jackets required to be carried, the 
maximum number of passengers and total persons that may be carried, the 
number of passengers the vessel may carry in overnight accommodation 
spaces, the name of the owner and managing operator, any equivalences 
accepted or authorized by the Commandant or any Officer in Charge, 
Marine Inspection (OCMI) in accordance with Sec.  114.540 or Sec.  
114.550 of this subchapter and such other conditions of operations as 
may be determined by the cognizant OCMI.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR 
51047, Sept. 30, 1997]



Sec.  115.105  How to obtain or renew.

    (a) A Certificate of Inspection is obtained or renewed by making 
application on Form CG 3752, ``Application for Inspection of U.S. 
Vessel,'' to the Coast Guard OCMI of the marine inspection zone in which 
the inspection is to be made. Form CG-3752 may be obtained at any U.S. 
Coast Guard Sector Office or Marine Inspection Office.
    (b) The application for initial inspection of a vessel being newly 
constructed or converted must be submitted prior to the start of the 
construction or conversion.
    (c) The construction, arrangement, and equipment of each vessel must 
be acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as a prerequisite of the issuance of 
the initial Certificate of Inspection. Acceptance is based on the 
information, specifications, drawings and calculations available to the 
OCMI, and on the successful completion of an initial inspection for 
certification.
    (d) A Certificate of Inspection is renewed by the issuance of a new 
Certificate of Inspection.
    (e) The condition of the vessel and its equipment must be acceptable 
to the cognizant OCMI as a prerequisite to the Certificate of Inspection 
renewal. Acceptance is based on the condition of

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the vessel as found at the inspection for certification.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-1999-4976, 65 
FR 6504, Feb. 9, 2000; USCG-2006-25556, 72 FR 36330, July 2, 2007]



Sec.  115.107  Period of validity for a Certificate of Inspection.

    (a) A Certificate of Inspection is valid for 1 year for vessels 
carrying more than 12 passengers on international voyages.
    (b) A Certificate of Inspection is valid for 5 years for all other 
vessels.
    (c) A Certificate of Inspection may be suspended and withdrawn or 
revoked by the cognizant OCMI at any time for noncompliance with the 
requirements of this subchapter.

[USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6504, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  115.110  Routes permitted.

    (a) The area of operation for each vessel and any necessary 
operational limits are determined by the cognizant OCMI, and recorded on 
the vessel's Certificate of Inspection. Each area of operation, referred 
to as a route, is described on the Certificate of Inspection under the 
major headings ``Oceans,'' ``Coastwise,'' ``Limited Coastwise,'' ``Great 
Lakes,'' ``Lakes, Bays, and Sounds,'' or ``Rivers,'' as applicable. 
Further limitations imposed or extensions granted are described by 
reference to bodies of waters, geographical points, distance from 
geographical points, distances from land, depths of channel, seasonal 
limitations, and similar factors.
    (b) Operation of a vessel on a route of lesser severity than those 
specifically described or designated on the Certificate of Inspection is 
permitted unless expressly prohibited on the certificate of Inspection. 
The general order of severity of routes is: oceans, coastwise, limited 
coastwise, Great Lakes, lakes, bays and sounds, and rivers. The 
cognizant OCMI may prohibit a vessel from operating on a route of lesser 
severity than the primary route a vessel is authorized to operate on if 
local conditions necessitate such a restriction.
    (c) Non-self-propelled vessels are prohibited from operating on an 
oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great Lakes route unless the 
Commandant approves such a route.
    (d) When designating a permitted route or imposing any operational 
limits on a vessel, the OCMI may consider:
    (1) Requirements of this subchapter for which compliance is based on 
the route of the vessel;
    (2) The performance capabilities of the vessel based on design, 
scantlings, stability, subdivision, propulsion, speed, operating modes, 
maneuverability, and other characteristics;
    (3) The suitability of the vessel for night-time operations; and
    (4) The suitability of the vessel for use in all environmental 
conditions.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2007-0030, 75 
FR 78082, Dec. 14, 2010]



Sec.  115.112  Total persons permitted.

    The cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) determines 
the total number of persons permitted to be carried on a vessel. In 
determining the total number of persons, the OCMI may consider the total 
weight of passengers, crew, and variable loads; stability restrictions 
and subdivision requirements of the vessel; the vessel's route, general 
arrangement, means of escape, and lifesaving equipment; minimum manning 
requirements; and the maximum number of passengers permitted in 
accordance with Sec.  115.113 of this subpart.

[USCG-2007-0030, 75 FR 78082, Dec. 14, 2010]



Sec.  115.113  Passengers permitted.

    (a) The maximum number of passengers permitted must be not more than 
that allowed by the requirements of this section, except as authorized 
by the OCMI under paragraph (d) of this section.
    (b) The maximum number of passengers permitted on any vessel may be 
the greatest number permitted by the length of rail criterion, deck area 
criterion, or fixed seating criterion described in this paragraph or a 
combination of these criteria as allowed by paragraph (c) of this 
section.
    (1) Length of rail criterion. One passenger may be permitted for 
each 760 millimeters (30 inches) of rail space

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available to the passengers at the periphery of each deck. The following 
rail space may not be used in determining the maximum number of 
passengers permitted:
    (i) Rail space in congested areas unsafe for passengers, such as 
near anchor handling equipment or line handling gear, in the way of sail 
booms, running rigging, or paddle wheels, or along pulpits;
    (ii) Rail space on stairways; and
    (iii) Rail space where persons standing in the space would block the 
line of vision of the credentialed individual operating the vessel.
    (2) Deck area criterion. One passenger may be permitted for each 0.9 
square meters (10 square feet) of deck area available for the 
passengers' use. In computing such deck area, the areas occupied by the 
following must be excluded:
    (i) Areas for which the number of persons permitted is determined 
using the fixed seating criteria;
    (ii) Obstructions, including stairway and elevator enclosures, 
elevated stages, bars, and cashier stands, but not including slot 
machines, tables, or other room furnishings;
    (iii) Toilets and washrooms;
    (iv) Spaces occupied by and necessary for handling lifesaving 
equipment, anchor handling equipment or line handling gear, or in the 
way of sail booms or running rigging;
    (v) Spaces below deck that are unsuitable for passengers or that 
would not normally be used by passengers;
    (vi) Interior passageways less than 840 millimeters (34 inches) wide 
and passageways on open deck, less than 710 millimeters (28 inches) 
wide;
    (vii) Bow pulpits, swimming platforms and areas that do not have a 
solid deck, such as netting on multi-hull vessels;
    (viii) Deck areas in way of paddle wheels; and
    (ix) Aisle area provided in accordance with Sec.  116.820(d) of this 
chapter.
    (3) Fixed seating criterion. One passenger may be permitted for each 
455 millimeter (18 inches) of width of fixed seating provided by Sec.  
116.820 of this chapter. Each sleeping berth in overnight accommodation 
spaces shall be counted as only one seat.
    (c) Different passenger capacity criteria may be used on each deck 
of a vessel and added together to determine the total passenger capacity 
of that vessel. Where seats are provided on part of a deck and not on 
another, the number of passengers permitted on a vessel may be the sum 
of the number permitted by the seating criterion for the space having 
seats and the number permitted by the deck area criterion for the space 
having no seats. The length of rail criterion may not be combined with 
either the deck area criterion or the fixed seating criterion when 
determining the maximum number of passengers permitted on an individual 
deck.
    (d) For a vessel operating on short runs on protected waters such as 
a ferry, the cognizant OCMI may give special consideration to increases 
in passenger allowances.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2006-24371, 74 
FR 11265, Mar. 16, 2009]



Sec.  115.114  Alternative requirements for a vessel operating as other
than a small passenger vessel.

    (a) When authorized by the cognizant OCMI by an endorsement of the 
vessel's Certificate of Inspection, a small passenger vessel carrying 
six or less passengers, or operating as a commercial fishing vessel or 
other uninspected vessel, or carrying less than twelve passengers and 
operating as a recreational vessel, need not meet requirements of:
    (1) Subparts C, D, and E, of part 117 of this chapter if the vessel 
is in satisfactory compliance with the lifesaving equipment regulations 
for an uninspected vessel or recreational vessel in similar service;
    (2) Subpart C of part 116 of this chapter and subchapter S of this 
chapter if the vessel is in satisfactory compliance with applicable 
regulations for an uninspected vessel or recreational vessel in a 
similar service or if the owner of the vessel otherwise establishes to 
the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI that the vessel is seaworthy for 
the intended service; and
    (3) Sections 121.404, 121.408, and 121.410 of this subchapter 
providing the vessel is in satisfactory compliance

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with any navigational equipment requirements for an uninspected or 
recreational vessel in a similar service.
    (b) A vessel operating under the alternative regulations of 
paragraph (a) of this section must:
    (1) Not alter the arrangement of the vessel nor remove any equipment 
required by the certificate for the intended operation, without the 
consent of the cognizant OCMI;
    (2) Comply with minimum manning specified on the Certificate of 
Inspection, which may include reduced manning depending on the number of 
passengers and operation of the vessel;
    (3) When carrying from one to six passengers except for a vessel 
being operated as a recreational vessel, make the announcement required 
by Sec.  122.506(a) of this subchapter before getting underway; and
    (4) If a vessel of more than 15 gross tons, not carry freight for 
hire.
    (c) The endorsement issued under paragraph (a) of this section must 
indicate the route, maximum number of passengers, and the manning 
required to operate under the provisions of this section.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 
FR 58283, Sept. 29, 2014]



Sec.  115.120  Certificate of Inspection amendment.

    (a) An amended Certificate of Inspection may be issued at any time 
by any OCMI. The amended Certificate of Inspection replaces the 
original, but the expiration date remains the same as that of the 
original. An amended Certificate of Inspection may be issued to 
authorize and record a change in the dimensions, gross tonnage, owner, 
managing operator, manning, persons permitted, route permitted, 
conditions of operations, or equipment of a vessel, from that specified 
in the current Certificate of Inspection.
    (b) A request for an amended Certificate of Inspection must be made 
to the cognizant OCMI by the owner or managing operator of the vessel at 
any time there is a change in the character of a vessel or in its route, 
equipment, ownership, operation, or other similar factors specified in 
its current Certificate of Inspection.
    (c) The OCMI may require an inspection prior to the issuance of an 
amended Certificate of Inspection.



               Subpart B_Special Permits and Certificates



Sec.  115.202  Permit to proceed.

    (a) When a vessel is not in compliance with its Certificate of 
Inspection or fails to comply with a regulation of this subchapter, the 
cognizant OCMI may permit the vessel to proceed to another port for 
repair if, in the judgment of the OCMI, the trip can be completed 
safely, even if the Certificate of Inspection of the vessel has expired 
or is about to expire.
    (b) Form CG-948, ``Permit to Proceed to another Port for Repairs,'' 
may be issued by the cognizant OCMI to the owner, managing operator, or 
the master of the vessel stating the conditions under which the vessel 
may proceed to another port. The permit may be issued only upon the 
written application of the owner, managing operator, or master, and 
after the vessel's Certificate of Inspection is turned over to the OCMI.
    (c) A vessel may not carry passengers when operating in accordance 
with a permit to proceed, unless the cognizant OCMI determines that it 
is safe to do so.



Sec.  115.204  Permit to carry excursion party.

    (a) The cognizant OCMI may permit a vessel to engage in a temporary 
excursion operation with a greater number of persons or on a more 
extended route, or both, than permitted by its Certificate of Inspection 
when, in the opinion of the OCMI, the operation can be undertaken 
safely.
    (b) Upon the written application of the owner or managing operator 
of the vessel, the cognizant OCMI may issue a Form CG-949, ``Permit to 
Carry Excursion Party.'' to indicate his or her permission to carry an 
excursion party. The OCMI will indicate on the permit the conditions 
under which it is issued, the number of persons the vessel may carry, 
the crew required, any additional lifesaving or safety equipment 
required, the route for which the permit is granted, and the dates on 
which the permit is valid.

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    (c) The number of passengers normally permitted on an excursion 
vessel is governed by Sec.  115.113 of this part.
    (d) The OCMI will not normally waive applicable minimum safety 
standards when issuing an excursion permit. In particular, a vessel that 
is being issued an excursion permit will normally be required to meet 
the minimum stability, survival craft, life jacket, fire safety, and 
manning standards applicable to a vessel in the service for which the 
excursion permit is requested
    (e) The permit acts as a temporary, limited duration supplement to 
the vessel's Certificate of Inspection and must be carried with the 
Certificate of Inspection. A vessel operating under a permit to carry an 
excursion party must be in full compliance with the terms of its 
Certificate of Inspection as supplemented by the permit.
    (f) The OCMI may require an inspection prior to the issuance of a 
permit to carry an excursion party.



    Subpart C_Posting of Certificates, Permits, and Stability Letters



Sec.  115.302  Certificates and permits.

    The Certificate of Inspection and any SOLAS Certificates must be 
posted under glass or other suitable transparent material, such that all 
pages are visible, in a conspicuous place on the vessel where 
observation by passengers is likely. If posting is impracticable, such 
as on open boats, the certificates must be kept on board in a 
weathertight container readily available for use by the crew and for 
display to passengers and others on request.



Sec.  115.306  Stability letter.

    When, in accordance with Sec.  170.120 in subchapter S of this 
chapter, a vessel must be provided with a stability letter, the 
stability letter must be posted under glass or other suitable 
transparent material, such that all pages are visible, at the operating 
station of the vessel. If posting is impracticable, the stability letter 
must be kept on board in a weathertight container readily available for 
use by the crew and for display to passengers and others on request.



Sec.  115.310  Certification expiration date stickers.

    (a) A Certification Expiration Date Sticker indicates the date upon 
which the vessel's Certificate of Inspection expires and is provided by 
the cognizant OCMI in the number required, upon issuance or renewal of 
the Certificate of Inspection.
    (b) A vessel that is issued a Certificate of Inspection under the 
provisions of this subchapter must not be operated without a valid 
Certification Expiration Date Sticker affixed to the vessel on a place 
that is:
    (1) A glass or other smooth surface from which the sticker may be 
removed without damage to the vessel;
    (2) Readily visible to each passenger prior to boarding the vessel 
and to patrolling Coast Guard law enforcement personnel; and
    (3) Acceptable to the Coast Guard marine inspector.
    (c) The Coast Guard marine inspector may require the placement of 
more than one sticker in order to insure compliance with paragraph 
(b)(2) of this section.



                 Subpart D_Inspection for Certification



Sec.  115.400  General.

    (a) An inspection is required before the issuance of a Certificate 
of Inspection. Such an inspection for certification is not made until 
after receipt of the application for inspection required by Sec.  
115.105 of this part.
    (b) Upon receipt of a written application for inspection, the 
cognizant OCMI assigns a marine inspector to inspect the vessel for 
compliance with this subchapter at a time and place mutually agreed upon 
by the OCMI and the owner, managing operator, or representative thereof.
    (c) The owner, managing operator, or a representative thereof shall 
be present during the inspection.



Sec.  115.402  Initial inspection for certification.

    (a) Before construction or conversion of a vessel intended for small 
passenger vessel service, the owner of the vessel

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shall submit plans, manuals, and calculations indicating the proposed 
arrangement, construction, and operations of the vessel, to the Marine 
Safety Center for approval. The plans, manuals, and calculations 
required to be submitted and the disposition of these plans are set 
forth in Part 116, Subpart B of this subchapter.
    (b) The initial inspection is conducted to determine that the vessel 
and its equipment comply with applicable regulations and that the vessel 
was built or converted in accordance with approved plans, manuals, and 
calculations. Additionally, during the inspection, the materials, 
workmanship, and condition of all parts of the vessel and its machinery 
and equipment may be checked to determine if the vessel is satisfactory 
in all respects for the service intended.
    (c) The owner or managing operator of a vessel shall ensure that the 
vessel complies with the laws and regulations applicable to the vessel 
and that the vessel is otherwise satisfactory for the intended service. 
The initial inspection may include an inspection of the following items:
    (1) The arrangement, installation, materials, and scantlings of the 
structure including the hull and superstructure, yards, masts, spars, 
rigging, sails, piping, main and auxiliary machinery, pressure vessels, 
steering apparatus, electrical installations, fire resistant 
construction materials, lifesaving appliances, fire detecting and 
extinguishing equipment, pollution prevention equipment, and all other 
equipment;
    (2) Arrangement and means of emergency egress;
    (3) Sanitary conditions and fire hazards; and
    (4) Certificates and operating manuals, including certificates 
issued by the Federal Communications Commission.
    (d) During an initial inspection for certification the owner or 
managing operator shall conduct all tests and make the vessel available 
for all applicable inspections discussed in this paragraph, and in 
Subpart H of this part, as applicable, to the satisfaction of the 
cognizant OCMI, including the following:
    (1) The installation of each rescue boat, liferaft, inflatable 
buoyant apparatus, and launching appliance as listed on its Certificate 
of Approval (Form CGHQ-10030).
    (2) The operation of each rescue boat and survival craft launching 
appliance required by Part 117 of this subchapter.
    (3) Machinery, fuel tanks, and pressure vessels required by Part 119 
of this subchapter.
    (4) A stability test when required by Sec.  170.175 in subchapter S 
of this chapter.
    (5) Watertight bulkheads as required by Subchapter S of this 
chapter.
    (6) Firefighting systems as required by part 118 of this subchapter.
    (7) The operation of all smoke and fire detecting systems, fire 
alarms and sensors, and fire confining appliances (such as fire screen 
doors and fire dampers).



Sec.  115.404  Subsequent inspections for certification.

    (a) An inspection for renewal of a Certificate of Inspection is 
conducted to determine if the vessel is in satisfactory condition, fit 
for the service intended, and complies with all applicable regulations. 
It normally includes inspection and testing of the structure, machinery, 
equipment, and on a sailing vessel, rigging and sails. The owner or 
operator must conduct all tests as required by the OCMI, and make the 
vessel available for all specific inspections and drills required by 
subpart H of this part. In addition, the OCMI may require the vessel to 
get underway.
    (b) You must submit your written application for renewal of a 
Certificate of Inspection to the OCMI at least 30 days prior to the 
expiration date of your current COI, as required in Sec.  115.105.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-1999-4976, 65 
FR 6504, Feb. 9, 2000; 65 FR 11904, Mar. 7, 2000; USCG-2003-14749, 68 FR 
39314, July 1, 2003]



                         Subpart E_Reinspection



Sec.  115.500  When required.

    (a) Vessels carrying more than 12 passengers on international 
voyages must undergo an inspection for certification each year as 
specified in Sec.  115.404.

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    (b) All other vessels must undergo an inspection for certification 
as specified in Sec.  115.404 and an annual inspection as specified in 
paragraph (b)(1) of this section.
    (1) Annual inspection. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection 
within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date.
    (i) You must contact the cognizant OCMI to schedule an inspection at 
a time and place which he or she approves. No written application is 
required.
    (ii) The scope of the annual inspection is the same as the 
inspection for certification, as specified in Sec.  115.404 but in less 
detail unless the cognizant marine inspector finds deficiencies or 
determines that a major change has occurred since the last inspection. 
If deficiencies are found or a major change to the vessel has occurred, 
the marine inspector will conduct an inspection more detailed in scope 
to ensure that the vessel is in satisfactory condition and fit for the 
service for which it is intended. If your vessel passes the annual 
inspection, the marine inspector will endorse your current Certificate 
of Inspection.
    (iii) If the annual inspection reveals deficiencies in your vessel's 
maintenance, you must make any or all repairs or improvements within the 
time period specified by the OCMI.
    (iv) Nothing in this subpart limits the marine inspector from 
conducting such tests or inspections he or she deems necessary to be 
assured of the vessel's seaworthiness.
    (2) [Reserved]

[USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6505, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  115.502  Certificate of Inspection: Conditions of validity.

    To maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection, you must complete 
your annual inspections within the periods specified in Sec.  115.500 
and your Certificate of Inspection must be endorsed.

[USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6505, Feb. 9, 2000]



                Subpart F_Hull and Tailshaft Examinations



Sec.  115.600  Drydock examination, internal structural examination,
and underwater survey intervals.

    (a) The owner or managing operator shall make a vessel available for 
drydock examinations, internal structural examinations, and underwater 
surveys required by this section.
    (b) If your vessel is operated on international voyages subject to 
SOLAS requirements, it must undergo a drydock examination once every 12 
months unless it has been approved to undergo an underwater survey 
(UWILD) per Sec.  115.615 of this part. If the vessel becomes due for a 
drydock examination or an internal structural examination during the 
voyage, it may lawfully complete the voyage prior to the examination if 
it undergoes the required examination upon completion of the voyage to 
the United States but not later than 30 days after the examination is 
due. If the vessel is due for an examination within 15 days of sailing 
on an international voyage from a United States port, it must undergo 
the required examination before sailing.
    (c) If your vessel is operated on other than international voyages 
and does not meet the conditions in paragraph (d) of this section, it 
must undergo a drydock and internal structural examination as follows 
unless it has been approved to undergo an underwater survey (UWILD) per 
Sec.  115.615 of this part:
    (1) A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than three months in 
any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a drydock 
examination and an internal structural examination at least once every 
two years; and
    (2) A vessel that is exposed to salt water not more than three 
months in any 12 month period since the last examination must undergo a 
drydock examination and an internal structural examination at least once 
every five years.
    (d) Whenever damage or deterioration to hull plating or structural 
members that may affect the seaworthiness of a vessel is discovered or 
suspected, the cognizant OCMI may conduct an

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internal structural examination in any affected space, including fuel 
tanks, and may require the vessel to be drydocked or taken out of 
service to assess the extent of the damage, and to effect permanent 
repairs. The OCMI may also decrease the drydock examination intervals to 
monitor the vessel's structural condition.
    (e) For a vessel that is eligible per Sec.  115.625 of this part and 
the owner opts for an alternate hull examination with the underwater 
survey portion conducted exclusively by divers, the vessel must undergo 
two alternate hull exams and two internal structural exams within any 
five-year period. If a vessel completes a satisfactory alternate hull 
exam, with the underwater survey portion conducted predominantly by an 
approved underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV), the vessel must 
undergo one alternate hull and one internal structural exam, within any 
five-year period. The vessel may undergo a drydock exam to satisfy any 
of the required alternate hull exams.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51348, Sept. 
30, 1997; USCG-2000-6858, 67 FR 21079, Apr. 29, 2002]



Sec.  115.610  Scope of drydock and internal structural examinations.

    (a) A drydock examination conducted in compliance with Sec.  115.600 
of this part must be conducted while the vessel is hauled out of the 
water or placed in a drydock or slipway. During the examination all 
accessible parts of the vessel's underwater body and all through hull 
fittings, including the hull plating, appendages, propellers, shafts, 
bearings, rudders, sea chests, sea valves, and sea strainers shall be 
made available for examination. Sea chests, sea valves, and sea 
strainers must be opened for examination. The accuracy of draft or 
loading marks, if required by Sec.  122.602 of this subpart, must be 
verified if not already verified at construction or a previous drydock 
examination.
    (b) An internal structural examination conducted in compliance with 
Sec.  115.600 of this part may be conducted while the vessel is afloat 
or out of the water and consists of a complete examination of the 
vessel's main strength members, including the major internal framing, 
the hull plating, voids, and ballast, cargo, and fuel oil tanks. Where 
the internal framing or plating of the vessel is concealed, sections of 
the lining, ceiling or insulation may be removed or the parts otherwise 
probed or exposed so that the inspector may be satisfied as to the 
condition of the hull structure. Fuel oil tanks need not be cleaned out 
and internally examined if the marine inspector is able to determine by 
external examination that the general condition of the tanks is 
satisfactory.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2007-0030, 75 
FR 78082, Dec. 14, 2010]



Sec.  115.615  Underwater Survey in Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD).

    (a) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI), may approve an 
underwater survey instead of a drydock examination at alternating 
intervals if your vessel is--
    (1) Less than 15 years of age;
    (2) A steel or aluminum hulled vessel;
    (3) Fitted with an effective hull protection system; and
    (4) Described in Sec.  115.600(b) or (c) of this part.
    (b) For vessels less than 15 years of age, you must submit an 
application for an underwater survey to the OCMI at least 90 days before 
your vessel's next required drydock examination. The application must 
include--
    (1) The procedure for carrying out the underwater survey;
    (2) The time and place of the underwater survey;
    (3) The method used to accurately determine the diver's or remotely 
operated vehicle's (ROV) location relative to the hull;
    (4) The means for examining all through-hull fittings and 
appurtenances;
    (5) The condition of the vessel, including the anticipated draft of 
the vessel at the time of survey;
    (6) A description of the hull protection system; and
    (7) The name and qualifications of any third party examiner.
    (c) If your vessel is 15 years old or older, the cognizant District 
Commander, may approve an underwater

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survey instead of a drydock examination at alternating intervals. You 
must submit an application for an underwater survey to the OCMI at least 
90 days before your vessel's next required drydock examination. You may 
be allowed this option if--
    (1) The vessel is qualified under paragraphs (a)(2) through (4) of 
this section;
    (2) Your application includes the information in paragraphs (b)(1) 
through (b)(7) of this section; and
    (3) During the vessel's drydock examination, preceding the 
underwater survey, a complete set of hull gaugings was taken and they 
indicated that the vessel was free from appreciable hull deterioration.
    (d) After this drydock examination required by paragraph (c)(3) of 
this section, the OCMI submits a recommendation for future underwater 
surveys, the results of the hull gauging, and the results of the Coast 
Guards' drydock examination results to the District Commander for 
cognizant review.

[USCG-2000-6858, 67 FR 21080, Apr. 29, 2002]



Sec.  115.620  Description of the Alternative Hull Examination (AHE)
Program for certain passenger vessels.

    The Alternative Hull Examination (AHE) Program provides you with an 
alternative to a drydock examination by allowing your vessel's hull to 
be examined while it remains afloat. If completed using only divers, 
this program has four steps: the application process, the preliminary 
examination, the pre-survey meeting, and the hull examination. If the 
vessel is already participating in the program or if a remotely operated 
vehicle (ROV) is used during the program, the preliminary exam step may 
be omitted. Once you complete these steps, the Officer in Charge, Marine 
Inspection (OCMI), will evaluate the results and accept the examination 
as a credit hull exam if the vessel is in satisfactory condition. If 
only divers are used for the underwater survey portion of the 
examination process, you may receive credit for a period of time such 
that subsequent AHEs would be conducted at intervals of twice in every 
five years, with no more than three years between any two AHEs. The OCMI 
may waive an underwater survey in accordance with Sec.  115.655(d) 
provided that the interval does not exceed five years between any two 
underwater surveys. If an underwater ROV is used as the predominate 
method to examine the vessel's underwater hull plating, you may receive 
credit up to five years. At the end of this period, you may apply for 
further participation under the AHE Program.

    Note to Sec.  115.620: The expected hull coverage when using an ROV 
must be at least 80 percent.

[USCG-2000-6858, 69 FR 47383, Aug. 5, 2004]



Sec.  115.625  Eligibility requirements for the Alternative Hull Examination
(AHE) Program for certain passenger vessels.

    (a) Your vessel may be eligible for the AHE Program if--
    (1) It is constructed of steel or aluminum;
    (2) It has an effective hull protection system;
    (3) It has operated exclusively in fresh water since its last 
drydock examination;
    (4) It operates in rivers or protected lakes; and
    (5) It operates exclusively in shallow water or within 0.5 nautical 
miles from shore.
    (b) In addition to the requirements in paragraph (a) of this 
section, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) will evaluate 
the following information when determining your vessel's eligibility for 
the AHE Program:
    (1) The overall condition of the vessel, based on its inspection 
history;
    (2) The vessel's history of hull casualties and hull-related 
deficiencies; and
    (3) The AHE Program application, as described in Sec.  115.630 of 
this part.
    (c) When reviewing a vessel's eligibility for the AHE program, the 
OCMI may modify the standards given by paragraph (a)(5) of this section 
where it is considered safe and reasonable to do so. In making this 
determination, the OCMI will consider the vessel's overall condition, 
its history of safe operation, and any other factors that serve to 
mitigate overall safety risks.

[USCG-2000-6858, 67 FR 21080, Apr. 29, 2002]

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Sec.  115.630  The Alternative Hull Examination (AHE) Program application.

    If your vessel meets the eligibility criteria in Sec.  115.625 of 
this part, you may apply to the AHE Program. You must submit an 
application at least 90 days before the requested hull examination date 
to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) who will oversee the 
survey. The application must include--
    (a) The proposed time and place for conducting the hull examination;
    (b) The name of the participating diving contractor and underwater 
remotely operated vehicle (ROV) company which must be accepted by the 
OCMI under Sec.  115.650;
    (c) The name and qualifications of the third party examiner. This 
person must be familiar with the inspection procedures and his or her 
responsibilities under this program. The OCMI has the discretionary 
authority to accept or deny use of a particular third party examiner 
using the criteria established in 46 CFR 114.400;
    (d) A signed statement from your vessel's master, chief engineer, or 
the person in charge describing the vessel's overall condition, level of 
maintenance, known or suspected damage, underwater body cleanliness (if 
known), and the anticipated draft of the vessel at the time of the 
examination;
    (e) Plans or drawings that illustrate the external details of the 
hull below the sheer strake;
    (f) A detailed plan for conducting the hull examination in 
accordance with Sec. Sec.  115.645 and 115.650 of this part, which must 
address all safety concerns related to the removal of sea valves during 
the inspection; and
    (g) A preventative maintenance plan for your vessel's hull, its 
related systems and equipment.

[USCG-2000-6858, 67 FR 21080, Apr. 29, 2002, as amended by USCG-2000-
6858, 69 FR 47383, Aug. 5, 2004]



Sec.  115.635  Preliminary examination requirements.

    (a) If you exclusively use divers to examine the underwater hull 
plating, you must arrange to have a preliminary examination conducted by 
a third party examiner, with the assistance of qualified divers. The 
purpose of the preliminary examination is to assess the overall 
condition of the vessel's hull and identify any specific concerns to be 
addressed during the underwater hull examination.
    (b) If you use an underwater ROV as the predominate means to examine 
your vessel's hull plating, a preliminary examination and the 
participation of a third party examiner will not be necessary.
    (c) The preliminary examination is required only upon the vessel's 
entry or review into the AHE program.

[USCG-2000-6858, 67 FR 21081, Apr. 29, 2002]



Sec.  115.640  Pre-Survey meeting.

    (a) You must conduct a pre-survey meeting to discuss the details of 
the AHE procedure with the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI). 
If you exclusively use divers to examine the underwater hull plating, 
the third party examiner must attend the meeting and you must present 
the results of the preliminary examination. If you use an underwater 
remotely operated vehicle (ROV) as the predominate means to examine the 
vessel's hull plating, then a representative of the ROV operating 
company must attend the pre-survey meeting and address the underwater 
ROV's capabilities and limitations related to your vessel's hull design 
and configuration.
    (b) A vessel owner, operator, or designated agent must request this 
meeting in writing at least 30 days in advance of the examination date.
    (c) The pre-survey meeting may be conducted by teleconference, if 
agreed to in advance by the OCMI.

[USCG-2000-6858, 67 FR 21081, Apr. 29, 2002, as amended by USCG-2000-
6858, 69 FR 47383, Aug. 5, 2004]



Sec.  115.645  Alternative Hull Examination (AHE) Procedure.

    (a) To complete the underwater survey you must--
    (1) Perform a general examination of the underwater hull plating and 
a detailed examination of all hull welds, propellers, tailshafts, 
rudders, and other hull appurtenances;
    (2) Examine all sea chests;

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    (3) Remove and inspect all sea valves in the presence of a marine 
inspector once every five years;
    (4) Remove all passengers from the vessel when the sea valves are 
being examined, if required by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection 
(OCMI);
    (5) Allow access to all internal areas of the hull for examination, 
except internal tanks that carry fuel (unless damage or deterioration is 
discovered or suspect), sewage, or potable water. Internal sewage and 
potable water tanks may be examined visually or by non-destructive 
testing to the satisfaction of the attending marine inspector; and
    (6) Meet the requirements in Sec.  115.650 of this part.
    (b) A marine inspector may examine any other areas deemed necessary 
by the OCMI.
    (c) If the AHE reveals significant deterioration or damage to the 
vessel's hull plating or structural members, the OCMI must be 
immediately notified. The OCMI may require the vessel be drydocked or 
otherwise taken out of service to further assess the extent of damage or 
to effect permanent repairs if the assessment or repairs cannot be 
completed to the satisfaction of the OCMI while the vessel is 
waterborne.

[USCG-2000-6858, 67 FR 21081, Apr. 29, 2002, as amended by USCG-2000-
6858, 69 FR 47383, Aug. 5, 2004]



Sec.  115.650  Alternative Hull Examination (AHE) Program options:
Divers or underwater ROV.

    To complete your underwater survey, you may use divers or an 
underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV).
    (a) If you use divers to conduct the underwater survey, you must--
    (1) Locate the vessel so the divers can work safely under the 
vessel's keel and around both sides. The water velocity must be safe for 
dive operations;
    (2) Provide permanent hull markings, a temporary grid system of 
wires or cables spaced not more than 10 feet apart and tagged at one-
foot intervals, or any other acoustic or electronic positioning system 
approved by the OCMI to identify the diver's location with respect to 
the hull, within one foot of accuracy;
    (3) Take ultrasonic thickness gaugings at a minimum of 5 points on 
each plate, evenly spaced;
    (4) Take hull plating thickness gaugings along transverse belts at 
the bow, stern, and midships, as a minimum. Plating thickness gaugings 
must also be taken along a longitudinal belt at the wind and water 
strake. Individual gaugings along the transverse and longitudinal belts 
must be spaced no more than 3 feet apart;
    (5) Ensure the third party examiner observes the entire underwater 
examination process;
    (6) Record the entire underwater survey with audio and video 
recording equipment and ensure that communications between divers and 
the third party examiner are recorded; and
    (7) Use appropriate equipment, such as a clear box, if underwater 
visibility is poor, to provide the camera with a clear view of the hull.
    (b) You may use an underwater ROV to conduct the underwater survey. 
The underwater ROV operating team, survey process and equipment, quality 
assurance methods, and the content and format of the survey report must 
be accepted by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) prior to 
conducting the survey. If you choose this option, you must--
    (1) Locate the vessel to ensure that the underwater ROV can operate 
effectively under the vessel's keel and around both sides;
    (2) Employ divers to examine any sections of the hull and 
appurtenances that the underwater ROV cannot access or is otherwise 
unable to evaluate; and
    (3) If the OCMI determines that the data obtained by the ROV, 
including non-destructive testing results, readability of the results, 
and positioning standards, will not integrate into the data obtained by 
the divers, then a third party examiner must be present during the 
divers portion of the examination.

[USCG-2000-6858, 67 FR 21081, Apr. 29, 2002, as amended by USCG-2000-
6858, 69 FR 47383, Aug. 5, 2004]

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Sec.  115.655  Hull examination reports.

    (a) If you use only divers for the underwater survey portion of the 
Alternative Hull Examination (AHE), you must provide the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI), with a written hull examination 
report. This report must include thickness gauging results, bearing 
clearances, a copy of the audio and video recordings, and any other 
information that will help the OCMI evaluate your vessel for a credit 
hull exam. The third party examiner must sign the report and confirm the 
validity of its contents.
    (b) If you use an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) as the 
predominate means to examine the vessel's underwater hull plating, you 
must provide the OCMI with a report in a format that is acceptable to 
the OCMI, per Sec.  115.650(b) of this part.
    (c) The OCMI will evaluate the hull examination report and grant a 
credit hull exam if satisfied with the condition of the vessel. If 
approved and you exclusively use divers to examine the hull plating, you 
may receive a credit hull exam to 36 months. (Underwater examinations 
are required twice every 5 years). If approved and you use an underwater 
ROV as the predominant means to examine the underwater hull plating, you 
may receive a credit hull exam up to 60 months (5 years).
    (d) At least 60 days prior to each scheduled underwater exam, the 
owner may request a waiver from the OCMI if:
    (1) A satisfactory exam has been completed within the last three 
years;
    (2) The conditions during the last exam allowed at least 80 percent 
of the bottom surface to be viewed and recorded; and
    (3) The results of the last exam indicated that an extended interval 
is safe and reasonable.

[USCG-2000-6858, 67 FR 21081, Apr. 29, 2002, as amended by USCG-2000-
6858, 69 FR 47383, Aug. 5, 2004]



Sec.  115.660  Continued participation in the Alternative Hull Examination
(AHE) Program.

    (a) To continue to participate in the AHE Program, vessel operators 
must conduct an annual hull condition assessment. At a minimum, vessel 
operators must conduct an internal examination and take random hull 
gaugings internally during the hull condition assessment, unless waived 
by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI). If the annual hull 
assessment reveals significant damage or corrosion, where temporary 
repairs have been made, or where other critical areas of concern have 
been identified, the OCMI may require an expanded examination to include 
an underwater hull examination using divers. If an underwater 
examination is required, the examination must focus on areas at higher 
risk of damage or corrosion and must include a representative sampling 
of hull gaugings.
    (b) If an underwater survey is required for the annual hull 
condition assessment, the OCMI may require the presence of a third party 
examiner and a written hull examination report must be submitted to the 
OCMI. This report must include thickness gauging results, a copy of the 
audio and video recordings and any other information that will help the 
OCMI evaluate your vessel for continued participation in the AHE 
program. The third party examiner must sign the report and confirm the 
validity of its contents.
    (c) You must submit your preventive maintenance reports or 
checklists on an annual basis to the OCMI. These reports or checklists 
must conform to the plans you submitted in your application under Sec.  
115.630 of this part, which the OCMI approved.
    (d) Prior to each scheduled annual hull condition assessment--
    (1) The owner may submit to the OCMI a plan for conducting the 
assessment, or a request for a waiver of this requirement, no fewer than 
30 days before the scheduled assessment; and
    (2) The OCMI may reduce the scope or extend the interval of the 
assessment if the operational, casualty, and deficiency history of the 
vessel, along with a recommendation of the vessel's master, indicates 
that it is warranted.

[USCG-2000-6858, 67 FR 21082, Apr. 29, 2002, as amended by USCG-2000-
6858, 69 FR 47383, Aug. 5, 2004]



Sec.  115.665  Notice and plans required.

    (a) The owner or managing operator shall notify the cognizant OCMI 
as far

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in advance as possible whenever a vessel is to be hauled out or placed 
in a drydock or slipway in compliance with Sec.  115.605 of this part or 
to undergo repairs or alterations affecting the safety of the vessel, 
together with the nature of any repairs or alterations contemplated. 
Hull repairs or alterations that affect the safety of the vessel include 
but are not limited to the replacement, repair, or refastening of 
planking, plating, or structural members, including the repair of cracks 
in the hull.
    (b) Whenever a vessel is hauled out or placed in a drydock or 
slipway in excess of the requirements of this subpart for the purpose of 
maintenance, including, but not limited to, changing a propeller, 
painting, or cleaning the hull, no report need be made to the cognizant 
OCMI.
    (c) The owner or managing operator of each vessel that holds a Load 
Line Certificate shall make plans showing the vessel's scantlings 
available to the Coast Guard marine inspector whenever the vessel 
undergoes a drydock examination, internal structural examination, an 
underwater survey, or whenever repairs or alterations affecting the 
safety or seaworthiness of the vessel are made to the vessel's hull.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51348, Sept. 
30, 1997. Redesignated and amended by USCG-2000-6858, 67 FR 21080, 
21082, Apr. 29, 2002]



Sec.  115.670  Tailshaft examinations.

    (a) The marine inspector may require any part or all of the 
propeller shafting to be drawn for examination of the shafting and stern 
bearing of a vessel whenever the condition of the shafting and bearings 
are in question.
    (b) The marine inspector may conduct a visual examination and may 
require nondestructive testing of the propeller shafting whenever the 
condition of shafting is in question.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996. Redesignated by USCG-2000-6858, 
67 FR 21080, Apr. 29, 2002]



Sec.  115.675  Extension of examination intervals.

    The intervals between drydock examinations and internal structural 
examinations specified in Sec.  115.600 of this part may be extended by 
the cognizant OCMI or Commandant.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996. Redesignated and amended by USCG-
2000-6858, 67 FR 21080, 21082, Apr. 29, 2002; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 
60153, Sept. 30, 2013]



                    Subpart G_Repairs and Alterations



Sec.  115.700  Permission for repairs and alterations.

    (a) Repairs or alterations to the hull, machinery, or equipment that 
affect the safety of the vessel must not be made without the approval of 
the cognizant OCMI, except during an emergency. When repairs are made 
during an emergency, the owner, managing operator, or master shall 
notify the OCMI as soon as practicable after such repairs or alterations 
are made. Repairs or alterations that affect the safety of the vessel 
include, but are not limited to, the: replacement, repair, or 
refastening of deck or hull planking, plating, and structural members; 
repair of plate or frame cracks; damage repair or replacement, other 
than replacement in kind, of electrical wiring, fuel lines, tanks, 
boilers and other pressure vessels, and steering, propulsion and power 
supply systems; alterations affecting stability; and repair or 
alteration of livesaving, fire detecting, or fire extinguishing 
equipment.
    (b) The owner or managing operator shall submit drawings, sketches, 
or written specifications describing the details of any proposed 
alterations to the cognizant OCMI. Proposed alterations must be approved 
by the OCMI before work is started.
    (c) Drawings are not required to be submitted for repairs or 
replacements in kind.
    (d) The OCMI may require an inspection and testing whenever a repair 
or alteration is undertaken.



Sec.  115.702  Installation tests and inspections.

    Whenever a launching appliance, survival craft, rescue boat, fixed 
gas fire extinguishing system, machinery, fuel tank, or pressure vessel 
is installed aboard a vessel after completion of the initial inspection 
for certification of the vessel, as replacement equipment

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or as a new installation, the owner or managing operator shall conduct 
the tests and make the vessel ready for the inspections required by 
Sec.  115.402(d) of this part to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI.



Sec.  115.704  Breaking of safety valve seals.

    The owner, managing operator, or master shall notify the cognizant 
OCMI as soon as practicable after the seal on a boiler safety valve on a 
vessel is broken.



Sec.  115.710  Inspection and testing prior to hot work.

    (a) An inspection for flammable or combustible gases must be 
conducted by a certified marine chemist or other person authorized by 
the cognizant OCMI in accordance with the provisions of National Fire 
Protection Association (NFPA) 306, ``Control of Gas Hazards on 
Vessels,'' before alterations, repairs, or other operations involving 
riveting, welding, burning, or other fire producing actions may be made 
aboard a vessel:
    (1) Within or on the boundaries of fuel tanks; or
    (2) To pipelines, heating coils, pumps, fittings, or other 
appurtenances connected to fuel tanks.
    (b) An inspection required by paragraph (a) of this section must be 
conducted as required by this paragraph.
    (1) In ports or places in the United States or its territories and 
possessions, the inspection must be conducted by a marine chemist 
certificated by the NFPA. However, if the services of a certified marine 
chemist are not reasonably available, the cognizant OCMI, upon the 
recommendation of the vessel owner or managing operator, may authorize 
another person to inspect the vessel. If the inspection indicates that 
the operations can be undertaken safely, a certificate setting forth 
this fact in writing must be issued by the certified marine chemist or 
the authorized person before the work is started. The certificate must 
include any requirements necessary to reasonably maintain safe 
conditions in the spaces certified throughout the operation, including 
any precautions necessary to eliminate or minimize hazards that may be 
present from protective coatings or residues from cargoes.
    (2) When not in a port or place in the United States or its 
territories and possessions, and when a marine chemist or person 
authorized by the cognizant OCMI is not reasonably available, the master 
shall conduct the inspection and enter the results of the inspection in 
the vessel's logbook.
    (c) The owner, managing operator, or master shall obtain a copy of 
certificates issued by the certified marine chemist or the other person 
authorized by the cognizant OCMI, and shall ensure that all conditions 
on the certificates are observed and that the vessel is maintained in a 
safe condition. The owner, managing operator, or master shall maintain a 
safe condition on the vessel by requiring full observance, by persons 
under his or her control, of all requirements listed in the certificate.



                     Subpart H_Material Inspections



Sec.  115.800  Inspection standards.

    (a) A vessel is inspected for compliance with the standards required 
by this subchapter. Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements 
not covered by standards in this subchapter may be inspected in 
accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good 
marine practice.
    (b) In the application of inspection standards due consideration 
must be given to the hazards involved in the operation permitted by a 
vessel's Certificate of Inspection. Thus, the standards may vary in 
accordance with the vessel's area of operation or any other operational 
restrictions or limitations.
    (c) The published standards of classification societies and other 
recognized safety associations may be used as guides in the inspection 
of vessels when such standards do not conflict with the requirements of 
this subchapter.



Sec.  115.801  Notice of inspection deficiencies and requirements.

    (a) If during the inspection of a vessel, the vessel or its 
equipment is found not to conform to the requirements of law or the 
regulations in this subchapter, the marine inspector will

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point out deficiencies observed and discuss all requirements with the 
owner, managing operator, or a representative thereof. Normally, the 
marine inspector will list all such requirements that have not been 
completed and present the list to the owner, managing operator, or a 
representative thereof. However, when a deficiency presents a serious 
safety hazard to the vessel or its passengers or crew, and exists 
through negligence or willful noncompliance, the marine inspector may 
issue a Report of Violation (ROV) to the owner, managing operator, or a 
representative thereof.
    (b) In any case where further clarification of or reconsideration of 
any requirement placed against the vessel is desired, the owner, 
managing operator, or a representative thereof, may discuss the matter 
with the cognizant OCMI.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 
FR 58283, Sept. 29, 2014]



Sec.  115.802  Hull.

    (a) At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a 
vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct 
tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of the hull structure 
and its appurtenances, including the following:
    (1) Inspection of all accessible parts of the exterior and interior 
of the hull, the watertight bulkheads, and weather decks;
    (2) Inspection and operation of all watertight closures in the hull, 
decks, and bulkheads including through hull fittings and sea valves;
    (3) Inspection of the condition of the superstructure, masts, and 
similar arrangements constructed on the hull, and on a sailing vessel 
all spars, standing rigging, running rigging, blocks, fittings, and 
sails;
    (4) Inspection of all railings and bulwarks and their attachment to 
the hull structure;
    (5) Inspection to ensure that guards or rails are provided in 
dangerous places;
    (6) Inspection and operation of all weathertight closures above the 
weather deck and the provisions for drainage of sea water from the 
exposed decks; and
    (7) Inspection of all interior spaces to ensure that they are 
adequately ventilated and drained, and that means of escape are adequate 
and properly maintained.
    (b) The vessel must be afloat for at least a portion of the 
inspection as required by the marine inspector.
    (c) When required by the marine inspector, a portion of the 
inspection must be conducted while the vessel is underway so that the 
hull and internal structure can be observed.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51348, Sept. 
30, 1997]



Sec.  115.804  Machinery.

    At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a 
vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct 
tests and have the vessel ready for inspections of machinery, fuel, and 
piping systems, including the following:
    (a) Operation of the main propulsion machinery both ahead and 
astern;
    (b) Operational test and inspection of engine control mechanisms 
including primary and alternate means of starting machinery;
    (c) Inspection of all machinery essential to the routine operation 
of the vessel including generators and cooling systems;
    (d) External inspection of fuel tanks and inspection of tank vents, 
piping, and pipe fittings;
    (e) Inspection of all fuel systems;
    (f) Operational test of all valves in fuel lines by operating 
locally and at remote operating positions;
    (g) Operational test of all overboard discharge and intake valves 
and watertight bulkhead pipe penetration valves;
    (h) Operational test of the means provided for pumping bilges; and
    (i) Test of machinery alarms including bilge high level alarms.



Sec.  115.806  Electrical.

    At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a 
vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct 
tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of electrical equipment 
and systems, including the following:

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    (a) Inspection of all cable as far as practicable without undue 
disturbance of the cable or electrical apparatus;
    (b) Test of circuit breakers by manual operation;
    (c) Inspection of fuses including ensuring the ratings of fuses are 
suitable for the service intended;
    (d) Inspection of rotating electrical machinery essential to the 
routine operation of the vessel;
    (e) Inspection of all generators, motors, lighting fixtures and 
circuit interrupting devices located in spaces or areas that may contain 
flammable vapors;
    (f) Inspection of batteries for condition and security of stowage;
    (g) Operational test of electrical apparatus, which operates as part 
of or in conjunction with a fire detection or alarm system installed on 
board the vessel, by simulating, as closely as practicable, the actual 
operation in case of fire; and
    (h) Operational test of all emergency electrical systems.



Sec.  115.808  Lifesaving.

    (a) At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a 
vessel, the owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct 
tests and have the vessel ready for inspection of lifesaving equipment 
and systems, including the following:
    (1) Tests of each rescue boat and each rescue boat launching 
appliance and survival craft launching appliance in accordance with 
Sec.  122.520 of this chapter;
    (2) Inspection of each life jacket, work vest, and marine buoyant 
device;
    (3) If used, inspection of the passenger safety orientation cards or 
pamphlets allowed by Sec.  122.506(b) of this subchapter;
    (4) Inspection of each inflatable liferaft, inflatable buoyant 
apparatus, and inflatable life jacket to determine that it has been 
serviced as required by Sec.  122.730 of this subchapter; and
    (5) Inspection of each hydrostatic release unit to determine that it 
is in compliance with the servicing and usage requirements of Sec.  
122.740 of this subchapter.
    (b) Each item of lifesaving equipment determined by the marine 
inspector to not be in serviceable condition must be repaired or 
replaced.
    (c) Each item of lifesaving equipment with an expiration date on it 
must be replaced if the expiration date has passed.
    (d) The owner or managing operator shall destroy, in the presence of 
the marine inspector, each life jacket, other personal flotation device, 
and other lifesaving device found to be defective and incapable of 
repair.
    (e) At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification of a 
vessel, the vessel must be equipped with an adult size life jacket for 
each person authorized. The vessel must also be equipped with child size 
life jackets equal to at least:
    (1) 10 percent of the maximum number of passengers permitted to be 
carried unless children are prohibited from being carried aboard the 
vessel; or
    (2) 5 percent of the maximum number of passengers permitted to be 
carried if all extended size life jackets are provided.
    (f) Life jackets, work vests, and marine buoyant devices may be 
marked with the date and marine inspection zone to indicate that they 
have been inspected and found to be in serviceable condition by a marine 
inspector.
    (g) At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the 
marine inspector may require that an abandon ship or man overboard drill 
be held under simulated emergency conditions specified by the inspector.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR 
51047, Sept. 30, 1997; CGD 85-080, 62 FR 51348, Sept. 30, 1997]



Sec.  115.810  Fire protection.

    (a) At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the 
owner or managing operator shall be prepared to conduct tests and have 
the vessel ready for inspection of its fire protection equipment, 
including the following:
    (1) Inspection of each hand portable fire extinguisher, semiportable 
fire extinguisher, and fixed gas fire extinguishing system to check for 
excessive corrosion and general condition;
    (2) Inspection of piping, controls, and valves, and the inspection 
and testing of alarms and ventilation shutdowns, for each fixed gas fire 
extinguishing

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system and detecting system to determine that the system is in operating 
condition;
    (3) Operation of the fire main system and checking of the pressure 
at the most remote and highest outlets;
    (4) Testing of each firehose to a test pressure equivalent to its 
maximum service pressure;
    (5) Checking of each cylinder containing compressed gas to ensure it 
has been tested and marked in accordance with Sec.  147.60 in subchapter 
N of this chapter;
    (6) Testing or renewal of flexible connections and discharge hoses 
on semiportable extinguishers and fixed gas extinguishing systems in 
accordance with Sec.  147.65 in subchapter N of this chapter; and
    (7) Inspection and testing of smoke and fire detecting systems 
(including sensors and alarms) and fire confining appliances (such as 
fire screen doors and fire dampers).
    (b) The owner, managing operator, or a qualified servicing facility 
as applicable shall conduct the following inspections and tests:
    (1) For portable fire extinguishers, the inspections, maintenance 
procedures and hydrostatic pressure tests required by Chapter 4 of NFPA 
10, (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  114.600 of this chapter) with 
the frequency specified by NFPA 10. In addition, carbon dioxide and 
halon portable fire extinguishers must be refilled when the net content 
weight loss exceeds that specified for fixed systems by Table 
115.810(b). The owner or managing operator shall provide satisfactory 
evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. If any of 
the equipment or records have not been properly maintained, a qualified 
servicing facility may be required to perform the required inspections, 
maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests. A tag issued by 
a qualified servicing organization, and attached to each extinguisher, 
may be accepted as evidence that the necessary maintenance procedures 
have been conducted.
    (2) For semiportable and fixed gas fire extinguishing systems, the 
inspections and tests required by Table 115.810(b), in addition to the 
tests required by Sec. Sec.  147.60 and 147.65 in subchapter N of this 
chapter. The owner or managing operator shall provide satisfactory 
evidence of the required servicing to the marine inspector. If any of 
the equipment or records have not been properly maintained, a qualified 
servicing facility may be required to perform the required inspections, 
maintenance procedures, and hydrostatic pressure tests.

   Table 115.810(b)--Semiportable and Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems
------------------------------------------------------------------------
          Type system                             Test
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carbon dioxide................  Weigh cylinders. Recharge cylinder if
                                 weight loss exceeds 10 percent of the
                                 weight of the charge. Test time delays,
                                 alarms, and ventilation shutdowns with
                                 carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or other
                                 nonflammable gas as stated in the
                                 system manufacturer's instruction
                                 manual. Inspect hoses for damage or
                                 decay. Ensure that nozzles are
                                 unobstructed. Cylinders must be tested
                                 and marked, and all flexible
                                 connections on fixed carbon dioxide
                                 systems must be tested or renewed, as
                                 required by 46 CFR 147.60 and 147.65.
Halon 1301 and halocarbon.....  Recharge or replace if weight loss
                                 exceeds 5 percent of the weight of the
                                 charge or if cylinder has a pressure
                                 gauge, recharge cylinder if pressure
                                 loss exceeds 10 percent, adjusted for
                                 temperature. Test time delays, alarms,
                                 and ventilation shutdowns with carbon
                                 dioxide, nitrogen, or other
                                 nonflammable gas as stated in the
                                 system manufacturer's instruction
                                 manual. Inspect hoses for damage or
                                 decay. Ensure that nozzles are
                                 unobstructed. Cylinders must be tested
                                 and marked, and all flexible
                                 connections to Halon 1301 and
                                 halocarbon cylinders must be tested or
                                 renewed, as required by 46 CFR 147.60
                                 and 147.65 or 147.67. Note that Halon
                                 1301 system approvals have expired, but
                                 that existing systems may be retained
                                 if they are in good and serviceable
                                 condition to the satisfaction of the
                                 Coast Guard inspector.
Dry chemical (cartridge         Examine pressure cartridge and replace
 operated).                      if end is punctured, has leaked, or is
                                 otherwise unsuitable. Inspect hose and
                                 nozzle to see if they are clear. Insert
                                 charged cartridge. Ensure dry chemical
                                 is free flowing, not caked, and
                                 extinguisher contains full charge.
Dry chemical (stored pressure)  See that pressure gauge is in the
                                 operating range. If not, or if the seal
                                 is broken, weigh or otherwise determine
                                 that extinguisher is fully charged with
                                 dry chemical. Recharge cylinder if
                                 pressure is low or if dry chemical is
                                 needed.
Foam (stored pressure)........  See that the pressure gauge is in the
                                 operating range. If not, or if the seal
                                 is broken, weigh or otherwise determine
                                 that extinguisher is fully charged with
                                 foam. Recharge cylinder if pressure is
                                 low or if foam is needed. Replace
                                 premixed agent every 3 years.

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Inert gas.....................  Recharge or replace cylinder if cylinder
                                 pressure loss exceeds 5 percent of the
                                 specified gauge pressure, adjusted for
                                 temperature. Test time delays, alarms,
                                 and ventilation shutdowns with carbon
                                 dioxide, nitrogen, or other
                                 nonflammable gas as stated in the
                                 system manufacturer's instruction
                                 manual. Inspect hoses for damage or
                                 decay. Ensure that nozzles are
                                 unobstructed. Cylinders must be tested
                                 and marked, and all flexible
                                 connections on fixed inert
                                 extinguishers must be tested or renewed
                                 as required by 46 CFR 147.60 and
                                 147.66.
Water mist....................  Maintain system in accordance with
                                 maintenance instructions in system
                                 manufacturer's design, installation,
                                 operation, and maintenance manual.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (c) The owner, managing operator, or master shall destroy, in the 
presence of the marine inspector, each fire hose found to be defective 
and incapable of repair.
    (d) At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification, the 
marine inspector may require that a fire drill be held under simulated 
emergency conditions to be specified by the inspector.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51348, Sept. 
30, 1997; USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33882, June 7, 2012; USCG-2012-0196, 81 
FR 48269, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  115.812  Pressure vessels and boilers.

    (a) Pressure vessels must be tested and inspected in accordance with 
part 61, subpart 61.10, of this chapter.
    (b) Periodic inspection and testing requirements for boilers are 
contained in Sec.  61.05 in subchapter F of this chapter.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51348, Sept. 
30, 1997; USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6505, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  115.814  Steering systems.

    At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the 
owner or managing operator shall be prepared to test the steering 
systems of the vessel and make them available for inspection to the 
extent necessary to determine that they are in suitable condition and 
fit for the service intended. Servo-type power systems, such as orbitrol 
systems, must be tested and capable of smooth operation by a single 
person in the manual mode, with hydraulic pumps secured.



Sec.  115.816  Miscellaneous systems and equipment.

    At each initial and subsequent inspection for certification the 
owner or managing operator shall be prepared to test and make available 
for inspection all items in the ship's outfit, such as ground tackle, 
navigation lights and equipment, markings, and placards, which are 
required to be carried by the regulations in this subchapter, as 
necessary to determine that they are fit for the service intended.



Sec.  115.818  Sanitary inspection.

    At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel 
inspection, quarters, toilet and washing spaces, galleys, serving 
pantries, lockers, and similar spaces may be examined to determine that 
they are serviceable and in a sanitary condition.



Sec.  115.830  Unsafe practices.

    (a) At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel 
inspection all observed unsafe practices, fire hazards, and other 
hazardous situations must be corrected and all required guards and 
protective devices must be in satisfactory condition.
    (b) At each inspection for certification and at every other vessel 
inspection the bilges and other spaces may be examined to see that there 
is no excessive accumulation of oil, trash, debris, or other matter that 
might create a fire hazard, clog bilge pumping systems, or block 
emergency escapes.



Sec.  115.840  Additional tests and inspections.

    The cognizant OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment 
undergo any additional test or inspection

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deemed reasonable and necessary to determine that the vessel and its 
equipment are suitable for the service in which they are to be employed.



 Subpart I_International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as 
                             Amended (SOLAS)



Sec.  115.900  Applicability.

    (a) Except as otherwise provided in this subpart, a mechanically 
propelled vessel of the United States, which is certificated for or 
carries more than 12 passengers on international voyages must be in 
compliance with the applicable requirements of the International 
Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as Amended (SOLAS), to which 
the United States Government is currently a party.
    (b) SOLAS does not apply to a vessel solely navigating the Great 
Lakes and the St. Lawrence River as far east as a straight line drawn 
from Cap des Rosiers to West Point, Anticosti Island and, on the north 
side of Anticosti Island, the 63rd Meridian.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2007-0030, 75 
FR 78082, Dec. 14, 2010]



Sec.  115.910  Passenger Ship Safety Certificate.

    (a) A vessel that carries more than 12 passengers on an 
international voyage must have a valid SOLAS Passenger Ship Safety 
Certificate. The Commandant authorizes the cognizant Officer in Charge, 
Marine Inspection (OCMI) to issue the original SOLAS Passenger Ship 
Safety Certificate after receiving notification from the cognizant OCMI 
that the vessel complies with the applicable SOLAS regulations. 
Subsequent SOLAS Passenger Ship Safety Certificates are issued by the 
cognizant OCMI unless any changes to the vessel or its operations have 
occurred that changes the information on the certificate, in which case 
the Commandant will authorize the cognizant OCMI to reissue the 
certificate.
    (b) The route specified on the Certificate of Inspection and the 
SOLAS Passenger Ship Safety Certificate must agree.
    (c) A SOLAS Passenger Ship Safety Certificate is issued for a period 
of not more than 12 months.
    (d) The SOLAS Passenger Ship Safety Certificate may be withdrawn, 
revoked, or suspended at any time when the vessel is not in compliance 
with applicable SOLAS requirements.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2007-0030, 75 
FR 78082, Dec. 14, 2010]



Sec.  115.920  Exemptions.

    (a) In accordance with Chapter I (General Provisions) Regulation 4, 
of SOLAS, the Commandant may exempt a vessel, which is not normally 
engaged on an international voyage but that in exceptional circumstances 
is required to undertake a single international voyage, from any of the 
requirements of SOLAS provided that the vessel complies with safety 
requirements that are adequate in the Commandant's opinion for the 
voyage that is to be undertaken.
    (b) In accordance with Chapter II-1 (Construction--Subdivision and 
Stability, Machinery and Electrical Installations) Regulation 1, Chapter 
II-2 (Construction--Fire Protection, Fire Detection and Fire Extinction) 
Regulation 1, and Chapter III (Life Saving Appliances and Arrangements) 
Regulation 2 of SOLAS, the Commandant may exempt a vessel that does not 
proceed more than 20 miles from the nearest land from any of the 
specific requirements of Chapters II-1, II-2, and III of SOLAS if the 
Commandant determines that the sheltered nature and conditions of the 
voyage are such as to render the application of such requirements 
unreasonable or unnecessary.
    (c) The Commandant may exempt a vessel from requirements of the 
regulations of SOLAS in accordance with paragraphs (a) and (b) of this 
section upon a written request from the owner or managing operator 
submitted to the Commandant via the cognizant OCMI.
    (d) When the Commandant grants an exemption to a vessel in 
accordance with this section, the Commandant will authorize the 
cognizant OCMI to issue the original SOLAS Exemption Certificate 
describing the exemption. Subsequent SOLAS Exemption Certificates are 
issued by the cognizant OCMI

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unless any changes to the vessel or its operations have occurred that 
change the information on the SOLAS Exemption or Passenger Ship Safety 
Certificates, in which case the Commandant will authorize the cognizant 
OCMI to reissue the certificate. A SOLAS Exemption Certificate is not 
valid for longer than the period of the SOLAS Passenger Ship Safety 
Certificate to which it refers.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR 
51047, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2007-0030, 75 FR 78082, Dec. 14, 2010]



Sec.  115.925  Safety Management Certificate.

    (a) All vessels that carry more than 12 passengers on an 
international voyage must have a valid Safety Management Certificate and 
a copy of their company's valid Document of Compliance certificate on 
board.
    (b) All such vessels must meet the applicable requirements of 33 CFR 
part 96.
    (c) A Safety Management Certificate is issued for a period of not 
more than 60 months.

[CGD 95-073, 62 FR 67515, Dec. 24, 1997]



Sec.  115.930  Equivalents.

    In accordance with Chapter I (General Provisions) Regulation 5, of 
SOLAS, the Commandant may accept an equivalent to a particular fitting, 
material, appliance, apparatus, or any particular provision required by 
the SOLAS regulations if satisfied that such equivalent is at least as 
effective as that required by the regulations. An owner or managing 
operator of a vessel may submit a request for the acceptance of an 
equivalent following the procedures in Sec.  114.540 of this subchapter. 
The acceptance of an equivalent must be indicated on the vessel's SOLAS 
Passenger Ship Safety Certificate.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR 
51047, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2007-0030, 75 FR 78082, Dec. 14, 2010]



PART 116_CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT--Table of Contents



                      Subpart A_General Provisions

Sec.
116.100 General requirements.
116.115 Applicability to existing vessels.

                             Subpart B_Plans

116.202 Plans and information required.
116.210 Plans for sister vessels.

                        Subpart C_Hull Structure

116.300 Structural design.
116.330 Sailing vessels.
116.340 Alternate design considerations.

                        Subpart D_Fire Protection

116.400 Application.
116.405 General arrangement and outfitting.
116.415 Fire control boundaries.
116.422 Ceilings, linings, trim, interior finish and decorations.
116.423 Furniture and furnishings.
116.425 Deck coverings.
116.427 Fire load of accommodation and service spaces.
116.430 Insulation other than for structural fire protection.
116.433 Windows and air ports in fire control boundaries.
116.435 Doors.
116.438 Stairtowers, stairways, ladders, and elevators.
116.439 Balconies.
116.440 Atriums.

          Subpart E_Escape and Embarkation Station Requirements

116.500 Means of escape.
116.510 Embarkation stations.
116.520 Emergency evacuation plan.
116.530 Fire control plan.

                          Subpart F_Ventilation

116.600 Ventilation of enclosed and partially enclosed spaces.
116.610 Ventilation ducts.
116.620 Ventilation of machinery and fuel tank spaces.

                          Subpart G_Crew Spaces

116.700 General requirements.
116.710 Overnight accommodations.
116.730 Crew accommodations on vessels of more than 19.8 meters (65 
          feet) in length with overnight accommodations for more than 49 
          passengers.

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                   Subpart H_Passenger Accommodations

116.800 General requirements.
116.810 Overnight accommodations.
116.820 Seating.

                       Subpart I_Rails and Guards

116.900 Deck rails.
116.920 Storm rails.
116.940 Guards in vehicle spaces.
116.960 Guards for exposed hazards.
116.970 Protection against hot piping.

              Subpart J_Window Construction and Visibility

116.1010 Safety glazing materials.
116.1020 Strength.
116.1030 Operating station visibility .

      Subpart K_Drainage and Watertight Integrity of Weather Decks

116.1110 Drainage of flush deck vessels.
116.1120 Drainage of cockpit vessels, well deck vessels, and open boats.
116.1160 Watertight integrity.

                        Subpart L_Ballast Systems

116.1200 Ballast.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 
1980 Comp., p. 277, DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2, paragraph 
(II)(92)(a).

    Source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise 
noted.



                      Subpart A_General Provisions



Sec.  116.100  General requirements.

    (a) The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe 
operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate 
of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull, 
protection against fire, means of escape in case of a sudden unexpected 
casualty, guards and rails in hazardous places, ventilation of enclosed 
spaces, and necessary facilities for passengers and crew.
    (b) Vessels to which this subchapter applies must meet the 
applicable provisions in subchapter S (Subdivision and Stability) of 
this chapter, except that the requirements in subpart K of this part may 
be met in lieu of the requirements of Sec. Sec.  171.124 through 171.155 
in subchapter S of this chapter.



Sec.  116.115  Applicability to existing vessels.

    (a) Except as otherwise required by paragraph (b) of this section, 
an existing vessel must comply with the construction and arrangement 
regulations that were applicable to the vessel on March 10, 1996, or, as 
an alternative, the vessel may comply with the regulations in this part.
    (b) Alterations or modifications made to the structure or 
arrangements of an existing vessel regulated by this part, that are a 
major conversion, on or after March 11, 1996, must comply with the 
regulations of this part. Repairs or maintenance conducted on an 
existing vessel, resulting in no significant changes to the original 
structure or arrangement of the vessel, must comply with the regulations 
applicable to the vessel on March 10, 1996, or, as an alternative, with 
the regulations in this part. However, when outfit items such as 
furnishings and mattresses are renewed, they must comply with the 
regulations in this part.
    (c) Vessels described by 46 CFR 114.110(f) must comply with the 
regulations in Sec.  116.500.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2021-0306, 86 
FR 73171, Dec. 27, 2021]



                             Subpart B_Plans



Sec.  116.202  Plans and information required.

    (a) Except as provided in Sec.  116.210, the owner of a vessel 
requesting initial inspection for certification must, prior to the start 
of construction, submit for approval three copies of the following 
plans. The plans may be delivered by visitors to the Commanding Officer, 
Marine Safety Center, U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. 
Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593, or transmitted by mail to: Commanding 
Officer (MSC), Attn: Marine Safety Center, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7430, 
2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7430, in a 
written or electronic format. Information for submitting the VSP 
electronically can be found at http://www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.
    (1) Outboard profile;

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    (2) Inboard profile; and
    (3) Arrangement of decks.
    (b) In addition, the owner shall, prior to receiving a Certificate 
of Inspection, submit for approval to the Marine Safety Center, three 
copies of the following plans, manuals, analyses, and calculations that 
are applicable to the vessel as determined by the Commanding Officer, 
Marine Safety Center:
    (1) Midship section;
    (2) Structural fire protection details;
    (3) Fire load calculations of accommodations and service spaces, if 
required in Sec.  116.427 of this part;
    (4) Emergency evacuation plan required in Sec.  116.520, of this 
part with drawings showing embarkation stations, areas of refuge, and 
escape routes;
    (5) Machinery installation, including but not limited to:
    (i) Propulsion and propulsion control, including shaft details;
    (ii) Steering and steering control, including rudder details;
    (iii) Ventilation diagrams; and
    (iv) Engine exhaust diagram;
    (6) Electrical installation including, but not limited to:
    (i) Elementary one-line diagram of the power system;
    (ii) Cable lists;
    (iii) Bills of materials;
    (iv) Type and size of generators and prime movers;
    (v) Type and size of generator cables, bus-tie cables, feeders, and 
branch circuit cables;
    (vi) Power, lighting, and interior communication panelboards with 
number of circuits and rating of energy consuming devices;
    (vii) Type and capacity of storage batteries;
    (viii) Rating of circuit breakers and switches, interrupting 
capacity of circuit breakers, and rating and setting of overcurrent 
devices;
    (ix) Electrical plant load analysis; and
    (x) For a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length with 
overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers, an overcurrent 
protective device coordination analysis if the information required by 
paragraph (a)(8)(i) through (a)(8)(ix) of this section is not considered 
adequate by the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center to review the 
electrical system of the vessel;
    (7) Lifesaving equipment locations and installation;
    (8) Fire protection equipment installation including, but not 
limited to:
    (i) Fire main system plans and calculations;
    (ii) Fixed gas fire extinguishing system plans and calculations;
    (iii) Fire detecting system and smoke detecting system plans;
    (iv) Sprinkler system diagram and calculations; and
    (v) Portable fire extinguisher types, sizes and locations;
    (9) Fuel tanks;
    (10) Piping systems including: bilge, ballast, hydraulic, sanitary, 
compressed air, combustible and flammable liquids, vents, soundings, and 
overflows;
    (11) Hull penetrations and shell connections;
    (12) Marine sanitation device model number, approval number, 
connecting wiring and piping:
    (13) Lines and offsets, curves of form, cross curves of stability, 
and tank capacities including size and location on vessel; and
    (14) On sailing vessels;
    (i) Masts, including integration into the ship's structure; and
    (ii) Rigging plan showing sail areas and centers of effort as well 
as the arrangement, dimensions, and connections of the standing rigging.
    (c) For a vessel, the construction of which was begun prior to 
approval of the plans and information required by paragraphs (a) and (b) 
of this section, the cognizant OCMI may require any additional plans and 
information, manufacturers' certifications of construction, testing 
including reasonable destructive testing, and inspections, which the 
OCMI determines are necessary to verify that the vessel complies with 
the requirements of this subchapter.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 24464, May 15, 1996; USCG-
2007-29018, 72 FR 53966, Sept. 21, 2007; USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49234, 
Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60153, Sept. 30, 2013; USCG-2016-
0498, 82 FR 35091, July 28, 2017]

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Sec.  116.210  Plans for sister vessels.

    (a) Plans are not required for a vessel that is a sister vessel, 
provided:
    (1) Approved plans for the original vessel are on file at the Marine 
Safety Center or in the files of the cognizant OCMI;
    (2) The owner of the plans authorizes their use for the new 
construction of the sister vessel;
    (3) The regulations used for the original plan approval have not 
changed since the original approval; and
    (4) There are no major modifications to any of the systems to be 
used.
    (b) If approved plans for original vessel are not on file at the 
Marine Safety Center (MSC) or with the cognizant OCMI, the vessel owner 
shall submit plans as described in Sec.  116.202 of this part.



                        Subpart C_Hull Structure



Sec.  116.300  Structural design.

    Except as otherwise allowed by this subpart, a vessel must comply 
with the structural design requirements of one of the standards listed 
below for the hull material of the vessel.
    (a) Steel hull vessels:
    (1) Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Yachts and Small 
Craft, Lloyd's Register of Shipping (Lloyd's); or
    (2) Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 61 Meters 
(200 Feet) in Length, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS);
    (b) Aluminum hull vessels:
    (1) Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Yachts and Small 
Craft, Lloyd's; or
    (i) For a vessel of more than 30.5 meters (100 feet) in length--
Rules for Building and Classing Aluminum Vessels, ABS; or
    (ii) For a vessel of not more than 30.5 meters (100 feet) in 
length--Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 61 Meters 
(200 Feet) in Length, ABS, with the appropriate conversions from the ABS 
Rules for Building and Classing Aluminum Vessels; or
    (2) ABS Guide for High Speed Craft.
    (c) Steel hull vessels operating in protected waters--Rules for 
Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and 
Intracoastal Waterways, ABS.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51348, Sept. 
30, 1997]



Sec.  116.330  Sailing vessels.

    The design, materials, and construction of masts, posts, yards, 
booms, bowsprits, and standing rigging on a sailing vessel must be 
suitable for the intended service. The hull structure must be adequately 
reinforced to ensure sufficient strength and resistance to plate 
buckling. The cognizant OCMI may require the owner to submit detailed 
calculations on the strength of the mast, post, yards, booms, bowsprits, 
and standing rigging.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996]



Sec.  116.340  Alternate design considerations.

    The Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center, may approve the 
structure of a vessel of novel design, unusual form, or special 
materials, which does not meet the requirements of Sec.  116.300, if it 
is shown by systematic analysis based on engineering principles that the 
vessel structure provides adequate safety and strength. An owner seeking 
approval of an alternate design shall submit detailed plans, material 
component specifications, and design criteria, including the expected 
operating environment, resulting loads on the vessel, and design 
limitations for such a vessel, to the Marine Safety Center.



                        Subpart D_Fire Protection



Sec.  116.400  Application.

    (a) This subpart applies to:
    (1) Vessels carrying more than 150 passengers; or
    (2) Vessels with overnight accommodations for more than 49 
passengers but not more than 150 passengers.
    (b) A vessel with overnight accommodations for more than 150 
passengers must comply with Sec.  72.05 in subchapter H of this chapter.
    (c) Vessels meeting the structural fire protection requirements of 
SOLAS, Chapter II-2, Regulations 5, 6, 8, 9, and 11 (incorporated by 
reference, see

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Sec.  114.600), may be considered equivalent to the provisions of this 
subpart.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2012-0196, 81 
FR 48269, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  116.405  General arrangement and outfitting.

    (a) Fire hazards to be minimized. The general construction of the 
vessel must be such as to minimize fire hazards insofar as it is 
reasonable and practicable.
    (b) Combustible materials to be limited. Limited amounts of 
combustible materials such as wiring insulation, pipe hanger linings, 
nonmetallic (plastic) pipe, and cable ties are permitted in concealed 
spaces except as otherwise prohibited by this subpart.
    (c) Combustibles insulated from heated surfaces. Internal combustion 
engine exhausts, boiler and galley uptakes, and similar sources of 
ignition must be kept clear of and suitably insulated from combustible 
material.
    (d) Separation of machinery and fuel tank spaces from accommodation 
spaces. Machinery and fuel tank spaces must be separated from 
accommodation spaces by boundaries that prevent the passage of vapors.
    (e) Paint and flammable liquid lockers. Paint and flammable liquid 
lockers must be constructed of steel or equivalent material, or wholly 
lined with steel or equivalent material.
    (f) Nonmetallic piping in concealed spaces. The use of nonmetallic 
(plastic) pipe within a concealed space in a control space, 
accommodation space, or service space is permitted in nonvital service 
only if the piping material has a flame spread rating of not more than 
20 and a smoke developed rating of not more than 10 when tested in 
accordance with ASTM E 84 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  114.600) 
or UL 723 by an independent laboratory.
    (g) Vapor barriers. Vapor barriers must be provided where insulation 
of any type is used in spaces where flammable and combustible liquids or 
vapors are present, such as machinery spaces and paint lockers.
    (h) Interior finishes. Combustible interior finishes allowed by 
Sec.  116.422(d) of this part must not extend into hidden spaces, such 
as behind linings, above ceilings, or between bulkheads.
    (i) Waste Receptacles. Unless other means are provided to ensure 
that a potential waste receptacle fire would be limited to the 
receptacle, waste receptacles must be constructed of noncombustible 
materials with no openings in the sides or bottom.
    (j) Mattresses. All mattresses must comply with either:
    (1) The U.S. Department of Commerce Standard for Mattress 
Flammability (FF 4-72.16), 16 CFR Part 1632, Subpart A and not contain 
polyurethane foam; or,
    (2) International Maritime Organization Resolution A.688(17) ``Fire 
Test Procedures For Ignitability of Bedding Components.'' Mattresses 
that are tested to this standard may contain polyurethane foam.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51348, Sept. 
30, 1997; USCG-2000-7790, 65 FR 58462, Sept. 29, 2000]



Sec.  116.415  Fire control boundaries.

    (a) Type and construction of fire control bulkheads and decks--(1) 
Major hull structure. The hull, structural bulkheads, columns and 
stanchions, superstructures, and deckhouses must be composed of steel or 
equivalent material.
    (2) Bulkheads and decks--Bulkheads and decks must be classed as A-
60, A-30, A-15, A-0, B-15, B-0, C, or C' based on the following:
    (i) A-Class bulkheads or decks must be composed of steel or 
equivalent material, suitably stiffened and made intact with the main 
structure of the vessel, such as the shell, structural bulkheads, and 
decks. They must be so constructed that, if subjected to the standard 
fire test, they are capable of preventing the passage of smoke and flame 
for 1 hour. In addition, they must be so insulated with approved 
structural insulation, bulkhead panels, or deck covering so that, if 
subjected to the standard fire test for the applicable time period 
listed below, the average temperature on the unexposed side does not 
rise more than 139 [deg]C (250 [deg]F) above the original temperature, 
nor does the temperature at any one point, including any joint, rise 
more than 181

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[deg]C (325 [deg]F) above the original temperature:

A-60 Class...............................  60 minutes
A-30 Class...............................  30 minutes
A-15 Class...............................  15 minutes
A-0 Class................................  0 minutes
 

    (ii) Penetrations in A-Class fire control boundaries for electrical 
cables, pipes, trunks, ducts, etc. must be constructed to prevent the 
passage of flame and smoke for one hour. In addition, the penetration 
must be designed or insulated so that it will withstand the same 
temperature rise limits as the boundary penetrated.
    (iii) B-Class bulkheads and decks must be constructed of 
noncombustible materials and made intact with the main structure of the 
vessel, such as shell, structural bulkheads, and decks, except that a B-
Class bulkhead need not extend above an approved continuous B-Class 
ceiling. They must be so constructed that, if subjected to the standard 
fire test, they are capable of preventing the passage of flame for 30 
minutes. In addition, their insulation value must be such that, if 
subjected to the standard fire test for the applicable time period 
listed below, the average temperature of the unexposed side does not 
rise more than 139 [deg]C (250 [deg]F) above the original temperature, 
nor does the temperature at any one point, including any joint, rise 
more than 225 [deg]C (405 [deg]F) above the original temperature:

B-15 Class...............................  15 minutes
B-0 Class................................  0 minutes
 

    (iv) Penetrations in B-Class fire control boundaries for electrical 
cables, pipes, trunks, ducts, etc. must be constructed to prevent the 
passage of flame for 30 minutes. In addition, the penetration must be 
designed or insulated so that it will withstand the same temperature 
rise limits as the boundary penetrated.
    (v) C-Class bulkheads and decks must be composed of noncombustible 
materials.
    (vi) C'-Class bulkheads and decks must be constructed of 
noncombustible materials and made intact with the main structure of the 
vessel, such as shell, structural bulkheads, and decks, except that a 
C'-Class bulkhead need not extend above a continuous B-Class or C'-Class 
ceiling. C'-Class bulkheads must be constructed to prevent the passage 
of smoke between adjacent areas. Penetrations in C'-Class boundaries for 
electrical cables, pipes, trunks, ducts, etc. must be constructed so as 
to preserve the smoke-tight integrity of the boundary.
    (vii) Any sheathing, furring, or holding pieces incidental to the 
securing of structural insulation must be approved noncombustible 
material.
    (b) Bulkhead requirements. Bulkheads between various spaces must 
meet the requirements of Table 116.415(b).

                                                              Table 116.415 (b)--Bulkheads
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             Spaces                 (1)       (2)       (3)       (4)      (5)      (6)      (7)      (8)      (9)      (10)     (11)     (12)     (13)
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Control Space (1)..............  B-0       A-0       A-0       A-0       A-15     A-60     A-60     A-0      A-60     A-60     A-60     A-0      A-0
Stairway (2)...................  ........  A-0 \4\   A-0       A-0       A-0      A-60     A-60     A-0      A-15     A-15     A-15     A-0      A-0
Corridor (3)...................  ........  ........  C         A-0       B-0      B-0      A-0      B-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0
Embarkation Station (4)........  ........  ........  ........  C         A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      C' \1\   C
Low Risk Accommodation (5).....  ........  ........  ........  ........  B-0      B-15     B-15     B-0 \2\  A-15     A-15     A-15     A-0      A-0
High Risk Accommodation (6)      ........  ........  ........  ........  .......  B-15     A-30     B-0 \2\  A-60     A-60     A-60     A-0      A-0
 (<=50 sq. m.).
High Risk Accommodation (7)      ........  ........  ........  ........  .......  .......  A-60     B-0 \2\  A-60     A-60     A-60     A-0      A-0
 (50 sq. m.).
Low Risk Service Spaces (8)....  ........  ........  ........  ........  .......  .......  .......  C        A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0
High Risk Service Spaces (9)...  ........  ........  ........  ........  .......  .......  .......  .......  C \3\    A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0
Machinery Spaces (10)..........  ........  ........  ........  ........  .......  .......  .......  .......  .......  C        A-0      A-0      A-0
Cargo Spaces (11)..............  ........  ........  ........  ........  .......  .......  .......  .......  .......  .......  A-0      A-0      A-0
Auxiliary Machinery spaces,      ........  ........  ........  ........  .......  .......  .......  .......  .......  .......  .......  C' \1\   C' \1\
 voids, fuel and water tanks
 (12).
Open decks (not safety areas)    ........  ........  ........  ........  .......  .......  .......  .......  .......  .......  .......  .......  C
 (13).
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\1\ Boundaries of fuel tanks, auxiliary machinery spaces, and voids that contain a fire load in excess of 2.5kg/m \2\ (0.5 pounds per square foot) must
  be minimum A-0 Class construction.
\2\ Toilet space boundaries may be reduced to C'-Class.

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\3\ C-Class bulkheads may be used between two similar spaces, such as between two storerooms; however, an A-0 Class bulkhead shall be used between two
  dissimilar spaces, such as a storeroom and a workshop.
\4\ Separation is not required within a single stairtower. A-0 construction is required between two distinct stairtowers.

    (c) Deck requirements. Decks between various spaces must meet the 
requirements of Table 116.415(c), except that where linings or bulkhead 
panels are framed away from the shell or structural bulkheads, the deck 
within the void space so formed need only meet A-0 Class requirements.

                                                                 Table 116.415(c)--Decks
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          Space Above               (1)       (2)       (3)       (4)      (5)      (6)      (7)      (8)      (9)      (10)     (11)     (12)     (13)
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Space Below:
    Control Space (1)..........  A-0       A-0       A-15      A-0       A-0      A-15     A-30     A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0
    Stairway (2)...............  A-0       C         A-0       A-0       A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0
    Corridor (3)...............  A-0       A-0       A-0       A-0       A-0      A-0      A-15     A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0
    Embarkation Station (4)....  A-0       A-0       A-0       C         A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      C' \1\   C
    Low Risk Accommodation (5).  A-15      A-15      A-0       A-0       A-0      A-0      A-15     A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0
    High Risk Accommodation(6)   A-60      A-60      A-30      A-15      A-0      A-30     A-60     A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0
     (<=50 sq. m.).
    High Risk Accommodation (7)  A-60      A-60      A-60      A-30      A-15     A-60     A-60     A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0
     (50 sq. m.).
    Low Risk Service Spaces (8)  A-0       A-0       A-0       A-0       A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0
    High Risk Service Spaces     A-60      A-30      A-30      A-30      A-15     A-60     A-60     A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0
     (9).
    Machinery Spaces (10)......  A-60      A-60      A-60      A-30      A-15     A-60     A-60     A-0      A-0      C        A-0      A-0      A-0
    Cargo Spaces (11)..........  A-60      A-30      A-30      A-30      A-15     A-60     A-60     A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0
    Auxiliary Machinery Spaces,  A-0       A-0       A-0       C' \1\    A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      C' \1\   A-0\1\
     voids, fuel and water
     tanks (12).
    Open decks (not safety       A-0       A-0       A-0       C         A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0      A-0 \1\  C
     areas) (13).
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\1\ Boundaries of fuel tanks, auxiliary machinery spaces, and voids that contain a fire load in excess of 2.5 kg/m \2\ (0.5 pounds per square foot) must
  be minimum A-0 Class construction.

    (d) Main vertical zones. (1) The hull, superstructure, and deck 
houses of a vessel, except for a vehicle space on a vehicle ferry, must 
be subdivided by bulkheads into main vertical zones which:
    (i) Are generally not more than 40 meters (131 feet) in mean length 
on any one deck;
    (ii) Must be constructed to:
    (A) The greater of A-30 Class or the requirements of paragraph (b) 
of this section, or;
    (B) Minimum A-0 Class where there is a Type 8, 12 or 13 space on 
either side of the division; and
    (iii) May have small horizontal steps, if the steps:
    (A) Do not exceed 20% of the mean length of the main vertical zone 
or 8 meters (26 feet), whichever is smaller; and
    (B) Must be constructed to A-60 Class, or minimum A-0 Class where 
there is a Type 8, 12 or 13 space on either side of the division.
    (iv) May be extended to a maximum mean length of 44 meters (144 
feet) on each deck by the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center 
provided the maximum distance between the furthermost points of the 
bulkheads bounding the main vertical zone also does not exceed 44 meters 
(144 feet).
    (2) Vehicle decks on a vehicle ferry must be subdivided. Where main 
vertical zones are impractical due to the vehicle carrying 
configuration, main horizontal zones may be provided. The decks bounding 
such a zone must be of at least A-30 construction or

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meet the requirements of paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is 
greater.
    (e) Draft stops. In concealed spaces above ceilings and between 
linings and the shell of a vessel, draft stops must be fitted not more 
than 13.7 meters (45 feet) apart in the horizontal direction and at each 
deck level in the vertical direction unless otherwise permitted in 
paragraph (f). Draft stops must be of at least B-Class construction and 
be fitted in a vertical position.
    (f) On vessels with no overnight passenger accommodations, draft 
stops are not required above/around large public spaces provided all of 
the following conditions are met:
    (1) The space in question is surrounded by A-Class divisions or 
extends to the outer shell of the vessel.
    (2) The space in question is open and unobstructed such that a fire 
in any part of the space will quickly be discovered.
    (3) The area above the ceiling is easily accessible from below for 
fire fighting purposes.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996; 61 FR 
24464, May 15, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51348, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-
1998-4442, 63 FR 52191, Sept. 30, 1998]



Sec.  116.422  Ceilings, linings, trim, interior finish and decorations.

    (a) Ceilings, linings, and any furring incidental to their 
installation in control spaces, passageways, stairways, accommodation 
spaces and service spaces must be of noncombustible material in 
accordance with Sec.  164.009 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other 
standard specified by the Commandant.
    (b) Bulkheads, linings and ceilings may be covered by a combustible 
interior finish provided that such a finish is:
    (1) Approved under Sec.  164.012 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or 
other standard specified by the Commandant; or
    (2) Listed by Underwriters Laboratories, does not exceed 2 
millimeters (.075 inches) in thickness, and has a flame spread rating of 
not more than 20 and a smoke developed rating of not more than 10 when 
tested in accordance with ASTM E 84 (incorporated by reference, see 
Sec.  114.600) or UL 723 by an independent laboratory.
    (c) Bulkheads, linings, and ceilings in high risk accommodation 
spaces may have a combustible veneer trim and decorations that do not 
meet the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section, provided:
    (1) The overall thickness of the combustible veneer does not exceed 
2 millimeters (.075 inches); and
    (2) The total volume of the combustible face trim, moldings, and 
decorations, including veneers, in any space does not exceed a volume 
equivalent to a 2.5 millimeter (0.1 inch) veneer on the combined area of 
the bulkheads and ceiling of the space.
    (d) Combustible veneers may not be used in passageways, stairway 
enclosures or in low risk accommodation spaces. Combustible veneers, 
trim and decorations may not be used in or extend into hidden spaces 
such as behind linings or ceilings.
    (e) Partial bulkheads or decks used to subdivide a space for 
artistic treatment and privacy must meet the requirements of Class C 
bulkheads.
    (f) Nothing in this subpart may be construed as prohibiting the 
covering of any surface, including the surfaces of corridors, stairway 
enclosures, and hidden spaces, with a reasonable number of coats of 
paint or with a marine finish meeting the requirements of Sec.  164.012 
in subchapter Q of this chapter or other standard specified by the 
Commandant.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51349, Sept. 
30, 1997; USCG-2000-7790, 65 FR 58462, Sept. 29, 2000]



Sec.  116.423  Furniture and furnishings.

    (a) For the purpose of this subpart, rooms containing ``fire 
resistant furnishings'' are considered to be those in which:
    (1) Furniture such as chairs, sofas, and similar items are tested 
and meet the requirements in UL 1056 ``Fire Test of Upholstered 
Furniture,'' or meet the requirements in Sec.  72.05-55 in subchapter H 
of this chapter.
    (2) Case furniture such as bookshelves, desks, cabinets, counters, 
beds, or other freestanding furniture are constructed in accordance with 
the requirements in Sec.  72.05-55 (a)(1) in subchapter H of this 
chapter.

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    (3) Draperies, curtains and other similar furnishings and 
decorations are flame resistant. These materials must be tested in 
accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 701 ``Fire 
Tests for Flame Resistant Textiles and Films,'' and must comply with 
either the small or large scale tests.
    (4) Rugs and carpet may be used in addition to deck coverings. Rugs 
and carpets must be constructed of 100 percent wool or equivalent as 
determined by a flame spread rating not exceeding 75 and a smoke 
developed rating not exceeding 100 when tested according to ASTM E 84 
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  114.600) or have a critical 
radiant flux not less than 0.8 watts per square centimeter (18 BTU's per 
hour per square inch) when tested according to ASTM E 648 (incorporated 
by reference, see Sec.  114.600) ``Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-
Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source,'' and with a 
specific optical density not to exceed 450 in both flaming and 
nonflaming modes when tested according to ASTM E 662 (incorporated by 
reference, see Sec.  114.600) ``Specific Optical Density of Smoke 
generated by Solid Materials.'' Also:
    (i) Rugs and carpets shall not extend up bulkheads or vertical 
surfaces more than 10 centimeters (4 inches) above the deck.
    (ii) Rugs and carpets are not permitted in machinery spaces, high 
risk service spaces, or areas where the spillage or leakage of flammable 
or combustible liquids is possible including areas immediately adjacent 
to bar service areas.
    (b) Passageways and stairway enclosures shall contain only fire 
resistant furnishings. In addition, all upholstered chairs, sofas, etc., 
in these areas, shall be tested and meet the requirements in UL 1056 or 
have padding and upholstery of approved fire resistant materials.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2000-7790, 65 
FR 58462, Sept. 29, 2000]



Sec.  116.425  Deck coverings.

    (a) Except as provided in this section, deck coverings used for 
leveling or finishing purposes in control spaces, stairway enclosures, 
passageways, accommodation spaces and service spaces must be 
noncombustible.
    (1) Materials approved under Sec.  164.006 in subchapter Q of this 
chapter may be used in thicknesses not to exceed the approved thickness.
    (2) Combustible deck leveling and finishing materials which are not 
approved under Sec.  164.006 in subchapter Q of this chapter may be used 
in a thickness not to exceed 9.5 millimeters (.375 inches).
    (b) [Reserved]



Sec.  116.427  Fire load of accommodation and service spaces.

    (a) Fire load calculations must be submitted by the owner for review 
to the Marine Safety Center when:
    (1) A space is designated as a low risk accommodation space by the 
owner; or
    (2) The cognizant OCMI determines, based on the quantity of 
combustibles, that the fire load present in a high risk accommodations 
space may exceed 37.5 kg (7.5 pounds) of combustibles per square meter 
(square foot) of deck area.
    (b) When required under paragraph (a) of this section, fire load 
calculations must include all combustible construction and outfitting 
materials in addition to all loose or freestanding combustibles intended 
for use or stowage in the space. This includes but is not limited to: 
furniture, furnishings, carpets, rugs, combustible deck coverings, 
draperies, combustible interior finish, veneers, trim, and decorations, 
electrical cable insulation, plastic piping, light diffusers, 
mattresses, bedding, lifesaving equipment, and similar materials. The 
maximum fire load of a low risk accommodation or low risk service space 
as determined by fire load calculations must not exceed 15.0 kg (3 
pounds) of combustibles per square meter (square foot) of deck area. The 
maximum fire load of a high risk accommodation space as determined by 
fire load calculations must not exceed 37.5 kg (7.5 pounds) of 
combustibles per square meter (square foot) of deck area.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51349, Sept. 
30, 1997]

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Sec.  116.430  Insulation other than for structural fire protection.

    (a) Combustible insulation may be used for pipe and machinery 
covering or lagging within a machinery space, or used in an individual 
refrigerator box if the refrigerator box was purchased with the 
insulation already installed.
    (b) Except as allowed by paragraph (a) of this section, any 
insulation installed for purposes other than structural fire protection 
and all material incidental to its installation must be noncombustible 
or approved under Sec.  164.009 in subchapter Q of this chapter. 
Surfacing material applied to such insulation must be noncombustible or 
may meet the requirements of Sec.  116.422(c) of this part.



Sec.  116.433  Windows and air ports in fire control boundaries.

    (a) Windows or air ports must be of tempered or laminated glass of 
at least 6.5 millimeters (0.25 inches) in thickness. The use of other 
glazing material such as polycarbonate sheets may be approved by the 
Commandant for specific installations.
    (b) Windows or air ports in bulkheads adjacent to passageways must 
not extend below a point 910 millimeters (36 inches) above the deck 
unless storm rails, that are structurally independent of the glass, are 
fitted in the passageway.
    (c) Windows or air ports in A-Class bulkheads must be fitted with 
frames of steel or equivalent material. Glazing beads or angles of steel 
or equivalent material must be installed to hold glass in place in 
windows or air ports in a fire control boundary in event of a fire if:
    (1) Where a steel frame is used, it is not arranged to retain the 
glass in place; or
    (2) A frame of aluminum or other material with low melting point is 
used.
    (d) A window or air port that is adjacent to an embarkation station, 
escape route, or survival craft stowage must be:
    (1) Of A-Class construction; or
    (2) Fitted with shutters, operable from outside the space, of steel 
or equivalent material.
    (e) A window installed in an internal fire control boundary must 
comply with the requirements of Sec.  72.05-30 in subchapter H of this 
chapter, except that fire window frames and glazing material listed by 
Underwriters Laboratories may be used in B-Class bulkheads.
    (f) Windows in doors in fire control boundaries must comply with the 
requirements of paragraphs (a) through (e) of this section.
    (g) Windows complying with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this 
section may be installed in the external boundaries of stairtowers if 
there are no unprotected openings in the side of the vessel below the 
windows and if the windows are not exposed to any other parts of the 
vessel at an angle of less than 180 degrees.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51350, Sept. 
30, 1997]



Sec.  116.435  Doors.

    (a) A door, other than a watertight door, must meet the requirements 
of this section.
    (b) A door in a fire control boundary must meet the following 
requirements:
    (1) A door in an accommodation space, stairway, stairtower, or 
corridor must be oriented vertically;
    (2) A door must be capable of operation from either side by one 
person;
    (3) With the exception of staterooms, a door in an accommodation 
space, stairway, stairtower, passageway, or control space must open in 
the direction of escape, where practicable;
    (4) Combustible veneers may be used on doors subject to the same 
restrictions as the fire control boundary in which the doors are fitted;
    (5) Door frames must be of rigid construction and provide at least a 
12.7 millimeter (0.5 inch) overlap at the sides and top, except:
    (i) Double doors capable of independent operation and latching may 
have a clearance between the doors of not more than 3.2 millimeters 
(0.125 inches). However, if one door must always be closed first, means 
shall be provided to ensure that the doors close in the proper order; 
and
    (ii) A double swing door, may have a clearance of not more than 3.2 
millimeters (0.125 inches) at the top and sides;

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    (6) The maximum width of an individual door must not exceed 1200 
millimeters (48 inches); and
    (7) Hose ports, if fitted, must be in the lower corner of the door 
opposite the hinge so a hose may pass through the doorway when the door 
is open and still allow the door to close over the hose. The hose port 
should be approximately 152 millimeters (6 inches) square. A self-
closing hinged or pivoted steel or equivalent material cover must be 
fitted in the opening.
    (c) Doors in A-Class fire control boundaries must meet the following 
additional requirements:
    (1) A door in a bulkhead required to be A-60, A-30, or A-15 Class 
must be of hollow steel or equivalent material construction, solidly 
filled with approved structural insulation, and capable of meeting the 
requirements of an A-15 Class bulkhead;
    (2) A door in a bulkhead required to be A-0 Class must be of solid 
or hollow steel or equivalent material construction, and capable of 
meeting the requirements of an A-0 Class bulkhead;
    (3) A door must have a latch with a minimum throw of 20 millimeters 
(0.75 inches);
    (4) A door must not have vent grilles or louvers;
    (5) A door must not be undercut more than 12.7 millimeters (0.5 
inches) above the door sill or deck covering. Rugs and carpets must not 
pass through doorways, but linoleum and similar deck coverings may;
    (6) A door in a stairtower, stairway, and main vertical zone 
bulkhead must meet the following additional requirements:
    (i) A door must be of the self-closing type capable of closing 
against a 3.5 list of the vessel; and
    (ii) Holdback hooks are not allowed. If installed, a hold back 
mechanism for a door must allow the door to be released:
    (A) Locally:
    (B) Upon a signal from a control space; and
    (C) Upon disruption of the power system.
    (7) Horizontal doors (doors installed in decks) are allowed only for 
access to spaces that are accessible only to crew members and are used 
only by crew members, subject to the following requirements:
    (i) The door must be self-closing with a closure time of not less 
than 5 seconds and not more than 10 seconds, and be capable of closing 
against a 3.5 list of the vessel;
    (ii) Holdback hooks are not allowed. If installed, a holdback 
mechanism for a door must allow the door to be released:
    (A) Locally;
    (B) Upon a signal from a control space; and
    (C) Upon disruption of the power system.
    (iii) The forces required to fully open the door must not exceed 
17.8 Newtons (5 pounds) to release the latch, 44.5 Newtons (10 pounds) 
to set the door in motion, and 17.8 Newtons (5 pounds) to open the door 
to the width of the stairway; and
    (iv) The door latch must be capable of keeping the door closed when 
a pressure of 0.07 kPa (0.01 psi) is applied to the underside of the 
door.
    (8) Double swing doors must not be used in any bulkhead except 
between a food preparation space, such as a galley or pantry, and a 
messroom or dining room; and
    (9) A door opening onto weather decks must meet the requirements of 
paragraphs (c)(1) or (c)(2) of this section or may be composed of 
hardwood of not less than 45 millimeters (1.75 inches) in thickness. In 
any case, no restriction as to the area of glass will be made for the 
doors insofar as this subpart is concerned. Only glass of the wire-
inserted type may be fitted in the doors.
    (10) Except as noted in paragraph (c)(9) of this section, doors may 
be fitted with not more than 0.065 square meters (100 square inches) of 
glass, which must be of the wire-inserted type.
    (d) Doors in B-Class fire control boundaries must meet the following 
requirements in addition to those in paragraph (b) of this section:
    (1) A door must be of solid or hollow steel or equivalent material 
construction, or must be of noncombustible material and be specifically 
approved by the Commandant;

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    (2) A door must have a latch with a minimum throw of 9.5 millimeters 
(0.375 inches); and
    (3) A door must not be undercut more than 25 millimeters (1 inch) 
above the door sill or deck covering. Rugs and carpets must not pass 
through doorways but linoleum and similar coverings may.
    (e) A door in a C-Class bulkhead must be of noncombustible material.
    (f) A door used for decorative purposes, and that is not required to 
comply with paragraphs (b) through (e) of this section, must be 
constructed of noncombustible material or hardwood, must not interfere 
with the normal operation of the required doors, and must open in the 
same direction as the required doors. Decorative doors must not be used 
in stairways or stairtowers.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51350, Sept. 
30, 1997]



Sec.  116.438  Stairtowers, stairways, ladders, and elevators.

    (a) A vessel carrying more than 600 passengers or with overnight 
accommodations for more than 49 passengers must meet the requirements 
for stairways, ladders, and elevators in Sec.  72.05-20 of this chapter.
    (b) Materials. (1) Stairways, stairtowers, ladders, elevators, and 
landings must be designed with sufficient strength to sustain a load of 
4.8 kPa (100 pounds per square foot) with a safety factor of 4, based on 
ultimate strength of the material;
    (2) All stairways, ladders, elevators, and landings within machinery 
spaces and cargo holds must be composed of steel; and
    (3) All stringers, treads, and all platforms and landings of all 
stairways shall be composed of steel, and risers must be of approved 
incombustible material, except that:
    (i) Stairways, ladders, elevators, stringers, treads, platforms, and 
landings protected from potential fire exposure by being in either 
exterior locations or within protective enclosure bulkheads, decks and 
doors as described in the requirements of paragraph (j), may be 
constructed of approved incombustible material; and
    (ii) All stairways, ladders, elevators, stringers, treads, 
platforms, and landings subject to potential fire exposure and not 
within a protective enclosure must be composed of steel unless their 
failure will not hinder fire fighter access or debarkation.
    (c) A stairway or stairtower must be fitted with handrails on both 
sides at a vertical height above the tread at its nosing of between 840 
and 910 millimeters (33 and 36 inches). A stairway or stairtower of more 
than 1,680 millimeters (66 inches) in width must also be fitted with a 
center handrail.
    (d) A handrail fitted in a stairtower, stairway, landing, ladder, or 
elevator must be constructed of noncombustible material.
    (e) A stairway or stairtower must be clear of all obstructions other 
than handrails.
    (f) Curved, spiral, or winding stairways are permitted only with the 
specific approval of the Commandant.
    (g) Differences in the depth of tread or height of riser of stairs 
in different flights of stairs in a stairway or stairtower must be 
minimized. In an individual flight of stairs in a stairway or 
stairtower, the depth of the tread and the height of riser shall not 
have a variance exceeding 5 millimeters (0.19685 inches).
    (h) In a stairway or stairtower, the sum of the riser height and 
tread depth must be at least 432 millimeters (17 inches) and not more 
than 455 millimeters (18 inches). A stairway or stairtower having treads 
less than 254 millimeters (10 inches) in depth must have a nosing of 
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches) in width.
    (i) Landings for stairways and stairtowers must meet the following 
requirements:
    (1) A clear landing having an area at least equal to the square of 
the tread width must be provided at the top and bottom of each stairway; 
and
    (2) Any interruption or change of direction in a stairway must be 
accomplished by means of an intermediate landing of a width and length 
at least equal to the tread width of the stairway.
    (j) A stairway or stairtower must not have an angle of inclination 
from the horizontal of more than 40 degrees. However, stairways 
accessing spaces visited solely by crew members must

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not have an angle of inclination from the horizontal of more than 50 
degrees. The Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center may approve higher 
angles of inclination for spaces with severe space constraints.
    (k) Where a continuous vertical deck penetration for a stairway or 
elevator exceeds one deck, the integrity of all decks must be assured by 
enclosure bulkheads and decks meeting the requirements of Sec. Sec.  
116.415(b) and 116.415(c) of this part. Doors meeting the requirements 
of Sec. Sec.  116.435(b) and 116.435(c) of this part must be fitted in 
the enclosure at each deck serviced.
    (l) Where a vertical deck penetration for a stairway or elevator 
involves only one deck, the integrity of the deck must be assured as 
required by paragraph (k) of this section. Alternatively the integrity 
of the deck may be maintained at one level only by means of bulkheads of 
the same fire control boundary rating as the deck penetrated. A door 
meeting the requirements of Sec. Sec.  116.435(b) and 116.435(c) of this 
part must be fitted in the enclosure. In spaces containing a balcony, 
the integrity of the balcony deck in the way of stairways or elevators 
need not be assured. However, such stairways must not be considered to 
be a means of escape.
    (m) Arrangements. (1) Each main vertical zone with more than two 
deck levels, each having enclosed or partially enclosed accommodation 
spaces, other than washroom or toilet spaces and open decks, must be 
served by at least one stairtower, so that a person may escape from any 
accommodation space or any other space where persons may be normally 
quartered or employed, to all other decks having any such spaces within 
the same main vertical zone, without coming out of the stairtower 
enclosure. Where a stairtower is accessible from two main vertical 
zones, it may be considered as the required stairtower for both main 
vertical zones provided all boundaries of the stairtower meet main 
vertical zone boundary requirements contained in Sec.  116.415 of this 
part.
    (2) Each stairtower must give access to an embarkation station or an 
area of refuge identified in the emergency escape plan required by Sec.  
116.520.
    (3) Stairtowers must not give direct access to overnight 
accommodations or spaces of type 9, 10, 11, or 12.
    (4) A stairtower is not required to extend below deck to serve 
spaces in which a fire is likely to originate if one of the means of 
escape is:
    (i) A stairway that leads directly to a weather deck; or
    (ii) A stairway leading to a stairtower enclosure that includes self 
closing fire doors at both the top and bottom; or
    (iii) An alternative stairtower arrangement providing an equivalent 
level of safety is acceptable to the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety 
Center.
    (5) The Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center may accept other 
means of escape in combination with a stairtower provided the exits open 
directly to weather or through a main vertical zone bulkhead.
    (6) For vessels in which a stairtower is not required, a stairway 
must provide a means of escape for each deck of the main vertical zone.
    (n) The minimum tread width of a stairway or stairtower must be 8.4 
millimeters (0.333 inches) for each person served, but must not be less 
than 910 millimeters (36 inches). However, in stairways accessing spaces 
utilized solely by crew members, the minimum tread width must be 8.4 
millimeters (0.333 inches) for each person served, but not less than 710 
millimeters (28 inches).
    (1) The minimum tread width of a stairway or stairtower must be 
determined for each deck considering only those persons on that deck, 
except as provided in paragraph (n)(3) of this section. Once a minimum 
tread width has been established at any deck, it must not be decreased 
in the direction of escape.
    (2) In determining the number of persons served, a space must be 
considered to contain at least the number of persons as follows:
    (i) Passenger overnight accommodation spaces: Designed capacity;
    (ii) Accommodation spaces having fixed seating for passengers: 
Maximum seating capacity;
    (iii) Public spaces, including spaces such as casinos, restaurants, 
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rooms, and cinemas, and public accommodation spaces as defined in Sec.  
114.400 of this subchapter, except overnight accommodation spaces: One 
person for each 0.9 square meters (10 square feet) of deck area. In 
computing such deck area, the following areas must be excluded:
    (A) Areas for which the number of persons permitted is determined 
using the fixed seating criterion;
    (B) Obstructions, including stairway and elevator enclosures, 
elevated stages, bars, and cashier stands, but not including slot 
machines, tables, or other room furnishings;
    (C) Toilets and washrooms;
    (D) Interior passageways less than 850 millimeters (34 inches) wide 
and passageways on open deck less than 710 millimeters (28 inches) wide;
    (E) Spaces necessary for handling lifesaving equipment, anchor 
handling equipment, or line handling gear, or in way of sail booms or 
running rigging; and
    (F) Bow pulpits, swimming platforms, and areas that do not have a 
solid deck, such as netting on multi hull vessels;
    (iv) Crew overnight accommodation spaces: Two-thirds designed 
capacity; and
    (v) Work spaces: Occupancy under normal operating conditions.
    (3) If a stairway forms part of a normal embarkation or debarkation 
route, or egress route to an area of refuge, the number of persons using 
the stairway for that purpose must be used in determining the minimum 
tread width. The Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center, may approve a 
narrower stairway width if a narrower stairway will not unreasonably 
impede the flow of persons out of the space requiring egress or from an 
area of refuge to an embarkation station. Specific consideration can be 
given by the Marine Safety Center to the arrangement of landing area in 
excess of that required by paragraph (i) of this section when 
considering the approval of a narrower stairway width. However, the 
stairway width must be at least 910 millimeters (36 inches) unless the 
stairway is utilized solely by crew members, in which case the minimum 
tread width must be at least 710 millimeters (28 inches).
    (4) If more than one stairtower serves a main vertical zone, the 
number of persons in that main vertical zone may be distributed among 
the stairtowers.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996, as 
amended at 62 FR 51350, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-1998-4442, 63 FR 52191, 
Sept. 30, 1998; USCG-2002-13058, 67 FR 61729, Sept. 30, 2002; USCG-2004-
18884, 69 FR 58348, Sept. 30, 2004]



Sec.  116.439  Balconies.

    (a) An accommodation space containing a balcony must meet the 
requirements of this section.
    (b) Each level of a space containing a balcony must have two 
independent means of escape that meet the requirements of Sec.  116.500 
of this part.
    (c) For the purpose of main vertical zone bulkhead spacing 
requirements, the length of the space to which the balcony opens is 
considered to be increased by an amount equal to the gross area of the 
balcony divided by the average width of the space. If this equivalent 
main vertical zone length exceeds 40 meters (131 feet), the space must 
meet the requirements of paragraph (d) of this section. The actual 
length of the space may not exceed 40 meters (131 feet).
    (d) If the equivalent main vertical zone length under paragraph (c) 
of this section exceeds 40 meters (131 feet), both decks connected by 
the balcony must be protected with an automatic sprinkler system meeting 
NFPA 13.
    (e) If the unobstructed balcony opening area is less than 93 square 
meters (1,000 square feet), the opening must be protected in accordance 
with NFPA 13 or other standard specified by the Commandant. The 
horizontal projection area of stairs, escalators, statues, or other 
obstructions must be subtracted from the total balcony opening area for 
purposes of computation of unobstructed balcony opening area.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51350, Sept. 
30, 1997; 62 FR 64305, Dec. 5, 1997]



Sec.  116.440  Atriums.

    (a) The atrium opening area must be a minimum of 93 square meters 
(1,000 square feet) or 20 percent of the gross deck area of the largest 
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the accommodation space containing the atrium, whichever is smaller.
    (1) Each side of an atrium opening must be a minimum of 6.1 meters 
(20 feet) in length. If the opening is circular or ellipsoid, it must 
measure at least 6.1 meters (20 feet) across in any direction.
    (2) Any deck opening within an atrium must fit wholly within the 
horizontal projection of any deck opening of an upper deck.
    (3) The horizontal projection area of stairs, escalators, statues, 
etc. within the atrium must not be included for purposes of computation 
of atrium opening area.
    (b) The entire main vertical zone containing an atrium must be 
protected throughout with a smoke detection system of an approved type 
which is installed in accordance with Sec.  76.27 in subchapter H of 
this chapter. However, on vessels with no overnight passenger 
accommodations, smoke detectors may be omitted from the accommodation 
space containing the atrium.
    (c) The entire main vertical zone containing an atrium must be 
protected with an automatic sprinkler system meeting NFPA 13 
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  114.600).
    (d) The atrium must be provided with a smoke extraction system that 
complies with either:
    (1) The smoke extraction system must be capable of exhausting the 
entire volume of the space within 10 minutes. The smoke extraction 
system must be capable of being activated by both the smoke detection 
system and by manual control, and designed with sufficient plenum air 
openings to prevent excessive negative air pressure in the atrium; or,
    (2) The smoke extraction system may be designed in accordance with 
the principles of NFPA 92B ``Smoke Management Systems in Malls, Atria, 
and Large Areas.''
    (e) Each level within the atrium must have two independent means of 
escape that comply with Sec.  116.500 of this part. At least one of the 
means of escape must be a stairtower.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51350, Sept. 
30, 1997; USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48269, July 22, 2016]



          Subpart E_Escape and Embarkation Station Requirements



Sec.  116.500  Means of escape.

    (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, each space 
accessible to passengers or used by the crew on a regular basis, must 
have at least two means of escape, one of which must not be a watertight 
door.
    (b) The two required means of escape must be widely separated and, 
if possible, at opposite ends or sides of the space to minimize the 
possibility of one incident blocking both escapes.
    (c) Subject to the restrictions of this section, means of escape may 
include normal exits and emergency exits, passageways, stairways, 
ladders, deck scuttles, and windows.
    (d) The number and dimensions of the means of escape from each space 
must be sufficient for rapid evacuation in an emergency for the number 
of persons served as determined using Sec.  116.438(n)(2) of this part.
    (e) The dimensions of a means of escape must be such as to allow 
easy movement of persons when wearing life jackets. There must be no 
protrusions in means of escape that could cause injury, ensnare 
clothing, or damage life jackets.
    (f) The minimum clear opening of a door or passageway used as a 
means of escape must not be less than 810 millimeters (32 inches) in 
width, however, doors or passageways used solely by crew members must 
have a clear opening not less than 710 millimeters (28 inches). The sum 
of the width of all doors and passageways used as means of escape from a 
space must not be less than 8.4 millimeters (0.333 inches) multiplied by 
the number of passengers for which the space is designed.
    (g) A dead end passageway, or the equivalent, of more than 6.1 
meters (20 feet) in length is prohibited.
    (h) The maximum allowable travel distance, measured as actual 
walking distance from the most remote point in a space to the nearest 
exit, must not be more than 46 meters (150 feet).
    (i) Each door, hatch, or scuttle, used as a means of escape, must be 
capable of being opened by one person, from either side, in both light 
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of escape must be obvious, rapid, and of adequate strength. Handles and 
securing devices must be permanently installed and not capable of being 
easily removed. With the exception of individual staterooms, a door, 
hatch or scuttle must open towards the expected direction of escape from 
the space served.
    (j) A means of escape that is not readily apparent to a person from 
both inside and outside the space must be adequately marked in 
accordance with Sec.  122.606 of this subchapter.
    (k) A ladder leading to a deck scuttle may not be used as a means of 
escape except:
    (1) On a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length, a 
vertical ladder and a deck scuttle may be used as not more than one of 
the means of escape from a passenger accommodation space; or
    (2) As not more than one of the means of escape from any crew 
accommodation space or work space.
    (l) Each ladder used as a means of escape must be mounted at least 
180 millimeters (7 inches) from the nearest permanent object in back of 
the ladder. Rungs must be:
    (1) At least 405 millimeters (16 inches) in width; and
    (2) Not more than 305 millimeters (12 inches) apart, and uniformly 
spaced for the length of the ladder with at least 113 millimeters (4.5 
inches) clearance above each rung.
    (m) When a deck scuttle serves as a means of escape, it must not be 
less than 455 millimeters (18 inches) in diameter and must be fitted 
with a quick acting release and a holdback device to hold the scuttle in 
an open position.
    (n) Footholds, handholds, ladders, and similar means provided to aid 
escape, must be suitable for use in emergency conditions, of rigid 
construction, and permanently fixed in position, unless they can be 
folded, yet brought into immediate service in an emergency.
    (o) Vessels described by 46 CFR 114.110(f) must ensure that the two 
means of escape required in paragraph (b) of this section are 
unobstructed and not located directly above, or dependent on, a berth.
    (p) On a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length, a 
window or windshield of sufficient size and proper accessibility may be 
used as one of the required means of escape from an enclosed space, 
provided it:
    (1) Does not lead directly overboard;
    (2) Can be opened or is designed to be kicked or pushed out; and
    (3) Is suitably marked.
    (q) Only one means of escape is required from a space where:
    (1) The space has a deck area less than 30 square meters (322 square 
feet);
    (2) There is no stove, heater, or other source of fire in the space;
    (3) The means of escape is located as far as possible from a 
machinery space or fuel tank; and
    (4) If an accommodation space, the single means of escape does not 
include a deck scuttle or a ladder.
    (r) Alternative means of escape from spaces may be provided if 
acceptable to the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996, as 
amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR 51047, Sept. 30, 1997; CGD 85-080, 62 FR 
51350, Sept. 30, 1997; 62 FR 64305, Dec. 5, 1997; USCG-1998-4442, 63 FR 
52191, Sept. 30, 1998; USCG-2021-0306, 86 FR 73171, Dec. 27, 2021]



Sec.  116.510  Embarkation stations.

    (a) A vessel must have a least two designated embarkation stations 
on the embarkation deck of each main vertical zone, and at least one on 
each side of the vessel.
    (b) Embarkation stations and approaches thereto must:
    (1) Be areas that are easily traversed;
    (2) Be provided with handholds; and
    (3) Be well illuminated.
    (c) Each embarkation station must be arranged to allow the safe 
boarding of survival craft. They must not be located in areas where 
rolling of the vessel could cause contact between the propeller(s) and 
survival craft. Bulwarks, handrails, and lifelines must be fitted with 
openings that are normally closed but that may be opened while survival 
craft are being boarded, allowing passengers to pass through rather than 
climb over.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR 
51047, Sept. 30, 1997]

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Sec.  116.520  Emergency evacuation plan.

    The owner or managing operator shall prepare an evacuation plan that 
must:
    (a) Identify possible casualties involving fires or flooding, 
including a fire in the largest capacity passenger space in each main 
vertical zone;
    (b) Provide procedures for evacuating all affected spaces for each 
casualty identified as required by paragraph (a) of this section without 
abandoning the vessel, including--
    (1) Identify readily accessible areas of refuge for the maximum 
number of persons allowed aboard the vessel. The capacity for an area of 
refuge may not exceed the number of persons specified in Sec.  
116.438(n)(2) of this part, except that one person may be permitted for 
each 0.28 square meters (3 square feet) of deck area; and
    (2) Identify at least two means of escape complying with Sec.  
114.400 from the space being evacuated; and
    (c) Include procedures to evacuate passengers from the vessel using 
an abandon ship plan, considering the number of passengers and the 
vessel's route. The abandon ship plan must identify at least one escape 
route from each area of refuge to each embarkation station required by 
Sec.  116.510 of this part.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51350, Sept. 
30, 1997; USCG-1998-4442, 63 FR 52191, Sept. 30, 1998]



Sec.  116.530  Fire control plan.

    A fire control plan must be posted on the vessel in a location that 
is accessible and visible to all passengers. The plan must show escape 
routes, areas of refuge, embarkation stations, the location of fire 
protection/emergency equipment, compartment titles and hazard 
classification of accommodation and service spaces, and structural fire 
protection boundaries.



                          Subpart F_Ventilation



Sec.  116.600  Ventilation of enclosed and partially enclosed spaces.

    (a) An enclosed or partially enclosed space within a vessel must be 
adequately ventilated in a manner suitable for the purpose of the space.
    (b) A power ventilation system must be capable of being shut down 
from the pilot house.
    (c) An enclosed passenger or crew accommodation space and any other 
space occupied by a crew member on a regular basis must be ventilated by 
a power ventilation system unless natural ventilation in all ordinary 
weather conditions is satisfactory to the OCMI.
    (d) An exhaust duct over a frying vat or a grill must be at least 11 
U.S. Standard Gauge (USSG) steel.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51350, Sept. 
30, 1997]



Sec.  116.610  Ventilation ducts.

    (a) For the purposes of this section, a ventilation duct includes 
any type of piping, chamber, or conduit used for ventilation.
    (b) A ventilation duct, and materials incidental to its 
installation, must be made of noncombustible material.
    (c) Combustibles and other foreign materials are not allowed within 
ventilation ducts. However, metal piping and electrical wiring installed 
in a metal protective enclosure may be installed within ventilation 
ducts, provided that the piping or the wiring does not interfere with 
the operation of fire dampers. Electrical wiring and piping may not be 
installed in an exhaust duct over a frying vat or grill.
    (d) Suitable means, such as a manual damper, automatic damper, or 
vent cover, must be provided in an accessible location outside the space 
served by the ventilation duct for shutting off the passage of air 
through the ventilation duct in the event of fire.
    (e) A ventilation duct must not serve more than one main vertical 
zone; penetrations of main vertical zones must be minimized.
    (f) A ventilation duct penetrating an A-Class or B-Class fire 
control boundary must meet the following requirements:
    (1) A ventilation duct must meet the same requirements relative to 
the passage of smoke and flame as the fire control boundary penetrated;
    (2) A steel duct penetrating an A-Class fire control boundary must 
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at least 11 USSG, and a steel duct penetrating a B-Class bulkhead or 
deck must be of at least 16 USSG;
    (3) A duct penetrating a main vertical zone bulkhead must be fitted 
with an automatic fire damper at the main vertical zone bulkhead;
    (4) A duct penetrating an A-Class fire control boundary and opening 
into a space formed by that boundary must be equipped with a fire 
damper;
    (5) A steel duct that penetrates an A-Class fire control boundary 
other than a main vertical zone bulkhead, and does not open within the 
space formed by the boundary need not be fitted with a fire damper 
provided the duct is at least 11 USSG throughout that space;
    (6) A duct penetrating an insulated fire control boundary must be 
fitted with insulation of the same type and thickness as the boundary 
penetrated for a distance of at least 305 millimeters (12 inches) on the 
insulated side of the boundary. A fire damper blade need not be 
insulated; and
    (7) Ducts serving cargo spaces, machinery spaces, or vehicles spaces 
must be fitted with automatic fire dampers.
    (g) Fire dampers, where required by this section, must comply with 
the following requirements;
    (1) A fire damper and casing must be at least 11 USSG and not more 
than 3.2 millimeters (0.125 inch) gap between the blade and casing;
    (2) A fire damper must close against the draft in the duct and be 
accessible for periodic inspection by means of a hinged or bolted plate 
in the duct and surrounding bulkhead or deck, if fitted;
    (3) Fire damper springs, blades, and hinges must be of stainless 
steel construction or of steel suitably coated to prevent corrosion;
    (4) Fire dampers must be capable of manual operation from outside 
the space served, be fitted with an indicator showing whether the damper 
is open or closed, and be marked with red letters of at least 12.7 
millimeters (0.5 inches) in height stating ``VENTILATION FIRE DAMPER''; 
and
    (5) An automatic fire damper must meet the above requirements and 
must be designed to operate at 74 [deg]C (165 [deg]F) for normal 
locations and approximately 100 [deg]C (212 [deg]F) for locations such 
as galleys.
    (h) A ventilation duct serving a stairtower must not serve another 
space.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51350, Sept. 
30, 1997]



Sec.  116.620  Ventilation of machinery and fuel tank spaces.

    In addition to the requirements of this subpart, ventilation systems 
for spaces containing machinery or fuel tanks must comply with the 
requirements of Part 119 of this chapter.



                          Subpart G_Crew Spaces



Sec.  116.700  General requirements.

    (a) A crew accommodation space and a work space must be of 
sufficient size, adequate construction, and with suitable equipment to 
provide for the safe operation of the vessel and the protection and 
accommodation of the crew in a manner practicable for the size, 
facilities, service, route, speed, and modes of operation of the vessel.
    (b) The deck above a crew accommodation space must be located above 
the deepest load waterline.



Sec.  116.710  Overnight accommodations.

    Overnight accommodations must be provided for all crew members if 
the vessel is operated more than 12 hours in a 24 hour period, unless 
the crew is put ashore and the vessel is provided with a new crew.



Sec.  116.730  Crew accommodations on vessels of more than 19.8 meters 
(65 feet) in length with overnight accommodations for more than 
49 passengers.

    A crew accommodation space on a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 
feet) in length with overnight accommodations for more than 49 
passengers must comply with Sec. Sec.  72.20-10; 72.20-15; 72.20-20(d); 
72.20-25 (a) and (d) 72.20-30; 72.20-35; 72.20-45; 72.20-50; and 72.20-
55 in subchapter H of this chapter.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2000-7790, 65 
FR 58462, Sept. 29, 2000; USCG-2002-13058, 67 FR 61729, Sept. 30, 2002]

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                   Subpart H_Passenger Accommodations



Sec.  116.800  General requirements.

    (a) All passenger accommodations must be arranged and equipped to 
provide for the safety of the passengers in consideration of the route, 
modes of operation, and speed of the vessel.
    (b) The height of ceilings in a passenger accommodation space, 
including aisles and passageways, must be at least 1880 millimeters (74 
inches), but may be reduced at the sides of a space to allow for camber, 
wiring, ventilation ducts, and piping.
    (c) A passenger accommodation space must be maintained to minimize 
fire and safety hazards and to preserve sanitary conditions. Aisles must 
be kept clear of obstructions.
    (d) A passenger accommodation space must not contain:
    (1) Electrical generation equipment or transformers, high 
temperature parts, pipelines, rotating assemblies, or any other item 
that could injure a passenger, unless such an item is adequately 
shielded or isolated; or
    (2) A control for operating the vessel, unless the control is so 
protected and located that operation of the vessel by a crew member will 
not be impeded by a passenger during normal or emergency operations.
    (e) The deck above a passenger accommodation space must be located 
above the deepest load waterline.
    (f) A variation from a requirement of this subpart may be authorized 
by the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center for an unusual 
arrangement or design provided there is no significant reduction of 
space, accessibility, safety, or sanitation.



Sec.  116.810  Overnight accommodations.

    (a) A berth must be provided for each passenger authorized to be 
carried in overnight accommodation spaces. Each berth must measure at 
least 1880 millimeters (74 inches) by 610 millimeters (24 inches) and 
have at least 610 millimeters (24 inches) of clear space above.
    (b) Berths must not be located more than three high and must be 
constructed of wood, fiber reinforced plastic, or metal. A berth located 
more than 1,525 millimeters (60 inches) above the deck must be fitted 
with a suitable aid for access.
    (c) The construction and arrangement of berths and other furniture 
must allow free and unobstructed access to each berth. Each berth must 
be immediately adjacent to an aisle leading to a means of escape from 
the accommodation space. As aisle alongside a berth must be at least 610 
millimeters (24 inches) wide. An aisle joining two or more aisles in an 
overnight accommodation space must be at least 1,065 millimeters (42 
inches) wide.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51350, Sept. 
30, 1997]



Sec.  116.820  Seating.

    (a) A seat must be provided for each passenger permitted in a space 
for which the fixed seating criterion in Sec.  115.113(b)(3) of this 
subchapter has been used to determine the number of passengers 
permitted.
    (b) A seat must be constructed to minimize the possibility of injury 
and avoid trapping occupants.
    (c) Installation of seats must provide for ready escape.
    (d) Seats, including fixed, temporary, or portable seats, must be 
arranged as follows:
    (1) An aisle of not more than 3.8 meters (15 feet) in overall length 
must be not less than 610 millimeters (24 inches) in width.
    (2) An aisle of more than 3.8 meters (15 feet) in overall length 
must be not less than 760 millimeters (30 inches) in width.
    (3) Where seats are in rows, the distance from seat front to seat 
front must be not less than 760 millimeters (30 inches) and the seats 
must be secured to a deck or bulkhead.
    (4) Seats used to determined the number of passengers permitted, in 
accordance with Sec.  115.113(b)(3) of this subchapter, must be secured 
to the deck, bulkhead, or bulwark.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 900, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR 
51047, Sept. 30, 1997]

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                       Subpart I_Rails and Guards



Sec.  116.900  Deck rails.

    (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, rails or 
equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all decks 
of a vessel accessible to passengers or crew. Equivalent protection may 
include lifelines, wire rope, chains, and bulwarks, that provide 
strength and support equivalent to fixed rails. Deck rails must include 
a top rail with the minimum height required by this section, and lower 
courses or equivalent protection as required by this section.
    (b) Deck rails must be designed and constructed to withstand a point 
load of 91 kilograms (200 pounds) applied at any point in any direction, 
and a uniform load of 74 kilograms per meter (50 pounds per foot) 
applied to the top rail in any direction. The point and uniform loads do 
not need to be applied simultaneously.
    (c) Where space limitations make deck rails impractical for areas 
designed for crew use only, such as at narrow catwalks in way of 
deckhouse sides, hand grabs may be substituted.
    (d) The height of top rails required by paragraph (a) of this 
section must be as follows:
    (1) Rails on passenger decks of a ferry or a vessel engaged in 
excursion trips, including but not limited to sightseeing trips, dinner 
and party cruises, and overnight cruises, must be at least 1,000 
millimeters (39.5 inches) high.
    (2) Rails on a vessel subject to the 1966 International Convention 
on Load Lines must be at least 1,000 millimeters (39.5 inches) high.
    (3) All other rails must be at least 910 millimeters (36 inches) 
high.
    (e) A sailing vessel, an open boat, or any other vessel not 
specifically covered elsewhere in this section, must have rails of a 
minimum height or equivalent protection as considered necessary by the 
cognizant OCMI, based on the vessel's operation, route, and seating 
arrangement.
    (f) Rail courses or an equivalent must be installed between a top 
rail required by paragraph (a) of this section and the deck so that no 
open space exists that is more than 305 millimeters (12 inches) high, 
except:
    (1) On passenger decks of a ferry or of a vessel on an excursion 
trip one of the following must be installed:
    (i) Bulwarks;
    (ii) Chain link fencing or wire mesh that has openings of not more 
than 100 millimeters (4 inches) in diameter; or
    (iii) Bars, slats, rail courses, or an equivalent spaced at 
intervals of not more than 100 millimeters (4 inches).
    (2) On a vessel subject to the 1966 International Convention on Load 
Lines, rail courses, or an equivalent, must be installed so that there 
is not an open space higher than 230 millimeters (9 inches) from the 
deck to the first rail course or equivalent.
    (g) Rails must be permanently installed except that the following 
rails may be removable:
    (1) Rails in way of embarkation stations and boarding locations; and
    (2) Rails on a vessel when the service of the vessel is routinely 
changed, as determined by the cognizant OCMI, and the required top rail 
height varies depending on the service of the vessel at a particular 
time.



Sec.  116.920  Storm rails.

    Suitable storm rails or hand grabs must be installed where necessary 
in passageways, at deckhouse sides, and at ladders and hatches.



Sec.  116.940  Guards in vehicle spaces.

    On a vessel authorized to carry one or more vehicles, suitable 
chains, cables, or other barriers must be installed at the end of each 
vehicle runway. In addition, temporary rails or equivalent protection 
must be installed in way of each vehicle ramp, in compliance with Sec.  
116.900 of this part, when the vessel is underway.



Sec.  116.960  Guards for exposed hazards.

    An exposed hazard, such as gears or rotating machinery, must be 
protected by a cover, guard, or rail.



Sec.  116.970  Protection against hot piping.

    Piping, including valves, pipe fittings and flanges, conveying 
vapor, gas, or liquid, the temperature of which exceeds 65.5 [deg]C (150 
[deg]F), must be insulated where necessary to prevent injuries.

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              Subpart J_Window Construction and Visibility



Sec.  116.1010  Safety glazing materials.

    Glass and other glazing material used in windows must be of material 
that will not break into dangerous fragments if fractured.



Sec.  116.1020  Strength.

    Each window, port hole, and its means of attachment to the hull or 
deck house, must be capable of withstanding the maximum load from wave 
and wind conditions expected due to its location on the vessel and the 
authorized route of the vessel.



Sec.  116.1030  Operating station visibility.

    (a) Windows and other openings at the operating station must be of 
sufficient size and properly located to provide an adequate view for 
safe navigation in all operating conditions.
    (b) Glass or other glazing material used in windows at the operating 
station must have a light transmission of not less than 70 percent 
according to Test 2 of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z 
26.1 ``Safety Glazing Materials For Motor Vehicles Operating on Land 
Highways,'' and must comply with Test 15 of ANSI Z 26.1 for Class I 
Optical Deviation.



      Subpart K_Drainage and Watertight Integrity of Weather Decks



Sec.  116.1110  Drainage of flush deck vessels.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, the weather 
deck on a flush deck vessel must be watertight and have no obstruction 
to overboard drainage.
    (b) Each flush deck vessel may have solid bulwarks in the forward 
one-third length of the vessel if:
    (1) The bulwarks do not form a well enclosed on all sides; and
    (2) The foredeck of the vessel has sufficient sheer to ensure 
drainage aft.



Sec.  116.1120  Drainage of cockpit vessels, well deck vessels, and 
open boats.

    Drainage of cockpit vessels, well deck vessels, and open boats must 
meet the applicable requirements of Sec. Sec.  178.420, 178.430, 
178.440, 178.450 in subchapter T of this chapter.



Sec.  116.1160  Watertight integrity.

    (a) A hatch exposed to the weather must be watertight, except that 
the following hatches may be weathertight:
    (1) A hatch on a watertight trunk that extends at least 305 
millimeters (12 inches) above the weather deck;
    (2) A hatch in a cabin top; and
    (3) A hatch on a vessel that operates only on protected waters.
    (b) A hatch cover must:
    (1) Have securing devices; and
    (2) Be attached to the hatch frame or coaming by hinges, captive 
chains, or other devices of substantial strength to prevent its loss.
    (c) A hatch cover that provides access to accommodation spaces must 
be operable from either side.
    (d) A weathertight door must be provided for each opening located in 
a deck house or companionway. Permanent watertight coamings must be 
provided as follows:
    (1) On a vessel on an exposed or partially protected route, a 
watertight coaming with a height of at least 150 millimeters (6 inches) 
must be provided under each weathertight door in a cockpit or a well, or 
on the main deck of a flush deck vessel.
    (2) On a vessel on a protected route, a watertight coaming with a 
height of at least 75 millimeters (3 inches) must be provided under each 
weathertight door in a cockpit or a well.
    (3) The height of the watertight coaming for a hinged watertight 
door, need only be sufficient to accommodate the door.



                        Subpart L_Ballast Systems



Sec.  116.1200  Ballast.

    (a) Any solid fixed ballast used to comply with the requirements of 
Parts 170 and 171 in subchapter S of this chapter must be:
    (1) Stowed in a manner that prevents shifting of the ballast; and
    (2) Installed to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI.
    (b) Solid fixed ballast may not be located forward of the collision 
bulkhead

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unless the installation and arrangement of the ballast and the collision 
bulkhead minimizes the risk of the ballast penetrating the bulkhead in a 
collision.
    (c) Solid fixed ballast may not be removed from a vessel or 
relocated unless approved by the cognizant OCMI except that ballast may 
be temporarily moved for a vessel examination or repair if it is 
replaced to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
    (d) Water ballast, either as an active system or permanent, must be 
approved by the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center.



PART 117_LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT AND ARRANGEMENTS--Table of Contents



                      Subpart A_General Provisions

Sec.
117.10 Applicability to vessels on an international voyage.
117.15 Applicability to existing vessels.
117.25 Additional requirements.

                   Subpart B_Emergency Communications

117.64 Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRB).
117.68 Distress flares and smoke signals.

               Subpart C_Ring Life Buoys and Life Jackets

117.70 Ring life buoys.
117.71 Life jackets.
117.72 Personal flotation devices carried in addition to life jackets.
117.75 Life jacket lights.
117.78 Stowage of life jackets.

           Subpart D_Survival Craft Arrangements and Equipment

117.130 Stowage of survival craft.
117.137 Stowage of life floats and buoyant apparatus.
117.150 Survival craft embarkation arrangements.
117.175 Survival craft equipment.

               Subpart E_Number and Type of Survival Craft

117.200 Survival craft--general.
117.202 Survival craft--vessels operating on oceans routes.
117.204 Survival craft--vessels operating on coastwise routes.
117.205 Survival craft--vessels operating on limited coastwise routes.
117.206 Survival craft--vessels operating on Great Lakes routes.
117.207 Survival craft--vessels operating on lakes, bays, and sounds 
          routes.
117.208 Survival craft--vessels operating on rivers routes.
117.210 Rescue boats.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 
1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
0170.1.

    Source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 911, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise 
noted.



                      Subpart A_General Provisions



Sec.  117.10  Applicability to vessels on an international voyage.

    A vessel on an international voyage subject to the International 
Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, (SOLAS) must 
meet the requirements in subchapter W of this chapter for passenger 
vessels in the same service, instead of the requirements of this part.

[CGD 85-080, 62 FR 51350, Sept. 30, 1997]



Sec.  117.15  Applicability to existing vessels.

    An existing vessel must comply with the requirements of this part 
except as otherwise specified by this section.
    (a) Each inflatable liferaft, inflatable buoyant apparatus, life 
float, and buoyant apparatus on the vessel on March 11, 1996, may be 
used to meet the requirements of this part as long as the survival craft 
is in good and serviceable condition.
    (b) An existing vessel need not comply with Sec.  117.78(a)(4) of 
this part.
    (c) An existing vessel must comply with either Sec.  117.210 of this 
part or with the regulations for rescue boats that were in effect for 
the vessel prior to March 11, 1996.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 911, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 24464, May 15, 1996, as 
amended by USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 59781, Oct. 1, 2012]



Sec.  117.25  Additional requirements.

    (a) Each item of lifesaving equipment carried on board a vessel but 
not required under this part, must be of an approved type meeting the 
specifications for lifesaving equipment in subchapter Q of this chapter, 
or other standard specified by the Commandant.

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    (b) The cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) may 
require a vessel to carry specialized or additional lifesaving equipment 
if:
    (1) The OCMI determines the conditions of the voyage render the 
requirements of this part inadequate; or
    (2) The vessel is operated in Arctic, Antarctic, or other severe 
conditions not covered under this part.



                   Subpart B_Emergency Communications



Sec.  117.64  Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRB).

    Each vessel that operates on the high seas, or that operates beyond 
three miles from the coastline of the Great Lakes, must have on board an 
FCC Type Accepted Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB, installed to automatically 
float free and activate.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 911, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996]



Sec.  117.68  Distress flares and smoke signals.

    (a) Oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, and Great Lakes routes. A 
vessel on an oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great Lakes route 
must carry--
    (1) Six hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance with 
Sec.  160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard 
specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval 
series 160.121; and
    (2) Six hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance 
with Sec.  160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard 
specified by the Commandant.
    (b) Lakes, bays, and sounds, and rivers routes. A vessel on a lakes, 
bays, and sounds, or rivers route must carry:
    (1) Three hand red flare distress signals approved in accordance 
with Sec.  160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard 
specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval 
series 160.121; and
    (2) Three hand orange smoke distress signals approved in accordance 
with Sec.  160.037 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard 
specified by the Commandant.
    (c) Substitutions. (1) A rocket parachute flare approved in 
accordance with Sec.  160.036 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other 
standard specified by the Commandant, may be substituted for any of the 
hand red flare distress signals required under paragraph (a) or (b) of 
this section.
    (2) One of the following may be substituted for any of the hand 
orange smoke distress signals required under paragraph (a) or (b) of 
this section:
    (i) A rocket parachute flare approved in accordance with Sec.  
160.036 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by 
the Commandant.
    (ii) A hand red flare distress signal approved in accordance with 
Sec.  160.021 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard 
specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval 
series 160.121.
    (iii) A floating orange smoke distress signal approved in accordance 
with Sec.  160.022 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard 
specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval 
series 160.122.
    (d) Exemption for vessels on short runs. A vessel operating on short 
runs limited to approximately 30 minutes away from the dock is not 
required to carry distress flares and smoke signals under this section.
    (e) Stowage. Each flare carried to meet this section must be stowed 
in one of the following:
    (1) A portable watertight container carried at the operating 
station, and marked as required by Sec.  122.614 of this subchapter; or
    (2) A pyrotechnic locker secured above the freeboard deck, away from 
heat, in the vicinity of the operating station.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 911, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51350, Sept. 
30, 1997; USCG-2015-0867, 80 FR 62469, Oct. 16, 2015]



               Subpart C_Ring Life Buoys and Life Jackets



Sec.  117.70  Ring life buoys.

    (a) A vessel must have one or more ring life buoys as follows:
    (1) A vessel of not more than 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length must 
carry a minimum of one life buoy of not less than 510 millimeters (20 
inches) in diameter;

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    (2) A vessel of more than 7.9 meters (26 feet) in length, but not 
more than 19.8 meters (65 feet), must carry a minimum of one life buoy 
of not less than 610 millimeters (24 inches) in diameter; and
    (3) A vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must carry 
a minimum of three life buoys of not less than 610 millimeters (24 
inches) in diameter.
    (b) Each ring life buoy on a vessel must:
    (1) Be approved in accordance with Sec.  160.050 in subchapter Q of 
this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, 
but not limited to, approval series 160.150;
    (2) Be readily accessible;
    (3) Be stowed in a way that it can be rapidly cast loose;
    (4) Not be permanently secured in any way; and
    (5) If on a vessel on an oceans or coastwise route, be orange in 
color.
    (c) At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. If 
more than one ring life buoy is carried, at least one must not have a 
lifeline attached. Each lifeline on a ring life buoy must:
    (1) Be buoyant;
    (2) Be at least 18.3 meters (60 feet) in length;
    (3) Be non-kinking;
    (4) Have a diameter of at least 7.9 millimeters (5/16-inch);
    (5) Have a breaking strength of at least 5 kilonewtons (1,124 
pounds); and
    (6) Be of a dark color if synthetic, or of a type certified to be 
resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light.
    (d) At least one ring buoy must be fitted with a floating 
waterlight, unless the vessel is limited to daytime operation, in that 
case no floating waterlight is required.
    (1) Each floating waterlight must be approved in accordance with 
Sec.  161.010 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard 
specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval 
series 160.110.
    (2) Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a 
lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more 
than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the waterlight around the body 
of the ring life buoy.
    (3) Each floating waterlight installed after March 11, 1997, on a 
vessel carrying only one ring life buoy, must be attached to a lanyard 
with a corrosion-resistant clip. The clip must have a strength of at 
least 22.7 kilograms (50 pounds) and allow the waterlight to be quickly 
disconnected from the ring life buoy.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 911, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR 
51047, Sept. 30, 1997; CGD 85-080, 62 FR 51350, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-
2014-0688, 79 FR 58283, Sept. 29, 2014; USCG-2015-0867, 80 FR 62469, 
Oct. 16, 2015]



Sec.  117.71  Life jackets.

    (a) An adult life jacket must be provided for each person carried on 
board a vessel.
    (b) In addition, a number of child-size life jackets equal to at 
least 10% of the number of persons permitted on board must be provided, 
or such greater number as necessary to provide a life jacket for each 
person being carried that is smaller than the lower size limit of the 
adult life jackets provided to meet this section, except that:
    (1) Child-size life jackets are not required if the vessel's 
Certificate of Inspection is endorsed for the carriage of adults only, 
or
    (2) When all ``extended size'' life preservers (those with a lower 
size limit for persons of 1,195 millimeters (47 inches) in height or 
weighing 20.4 kilograms (45 pounds)) are carried on board, a minimum of 
only 5% additional child size devices need be carried.
    (c) Except as allowed by paragraph (d) of this section, each life 
jacket must be approved in accordance with either Sec. Sec.  160.002, 
160.005, or 160.055 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard 
specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval 
series 160.155 or 160.176.
    (d) Cork and balsa wood life jackets previously approved in 
accordance with Sec. Sec.  106.003, or 160.004 in subchapter Q of this 
chapter, on board an existing vessel prior to March 11, 1996, may 
continue to be used to meet the requirements of this section until March 
11, 1999, provided the life jackets are maintained in good and 
serviceable condition.

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    (e) Each life jacket carried on board the vessel must be marked in 
accordance with Sec.  122.604 of this chapter.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 911, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR 
51047, Sept. 30, 1997; CGD 85-080, 62 FR 51350, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-
2015-0867, 80 FR 62469, Oct. 16, 2015]



Sec.  117.72  Personal flotation devices carried in addition to life jackets.

    (a) Equipment carried under this section is not acceptable in lieu 
of any portion of the required number of approved life jackets and must 
not be substituted for the approved life jackets required to be worn 
during drills and emergencies.
    (b) Wearable marine buoyant devices that include ``ski vests,'' 
``boating vests,'' and ``fishing vests,'' approved in accordance with 
Sec.  160.064 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard 
specified by the Commandant, may be carried as additional equipment.
    (c) Buoyant work vests approved in accordance with Sec.  160.053 in 
subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the 
Commandant, may be carried as additional equipment for use of persons 
working near or over the water.
    (d) Commercial hybrid personal flotation devices (PFD) approved in 
accordance with Sec.  160.077 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other 
standard specified by the Commandant, may be carried as additional 
equipment for use of persons working near or over the water. Each 
commercial hybrid PFD must be:
    (1) Used, stowed, and maintained in accordance with the procedures 
set out in the manual required for these devices under Sec.  160.077-29 
in subchapter Q of this chapter and any limitation(s) marked on them; 
and
    (2) Of the same or smaller design and have the same method of 
operation as each other hybrid PFD carried on board.



Sec.  117.75  Life jacket lights.

    (a) Each life jacket carried on a vessel on an oceans, coastwise, or 
Great Lakes route, must have a life jacket light approved in accordance 
with Subpart 161.012 of this chapter. Each life jacket light must be 
securely attached to the front shoulder area of the life jacket.
    (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph (a) of this 
section, life jacket lights are not required for life jackets on:
    (1) Ferries; and
    (2) Vessels with Certificates of Inspection endorsed only for routes 
that do not extend more than 20 miles from a harbor of safe refuge.



Sec.  117.78  Stowage of life jackets.

    (a) General. Unless otherwise stated in this section, life jackets 
must be stored in convenient places distributed throughout accommodation 
spaces.
    (1) Each stowage container for life jackets must not be capable of 
being locked. If practicable, the container must be designed to allow 
the life jackets to float free.
    (2) Each life jacket kept in a stowage container must be readily 
available.
    (3) Each life jacket stowed overhead must be supported in a manner 
that allows quick release for distribution.
    (4) If life jackets are stowed more than 2,130 millimeters (7 feet) 
above the deck, a means for quick release must be provided and must be 
capable of operation by a person standing on the deck.
    (5) Each child size life jacket must be stowed in a location that is 
appropriately marked and separated from adult life jackets so the child 
size life jackets are not mistaken for adult life jackets.
    (b) Additional personal flotation devices. The stowage locations of 
the personal flotation devices carried in addition to life jackets under 
Sec.  117.72 must be separate from the life jackets, and such as not to 
be easily confused with that of the life jackets.



           Subpart D_Survival Craft Arrangements and Equipment



Sec.  117.130  Stowage of survival craft.

    (a) Each survival craft must be:
    (1) Secured to the vessel by a painter with a float-free link 
permanently attached to the vessel except that a float-free link is not 
required if the vessel operates only on waters not as deep as the length 
of the painter;

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    (2) Stowed so that when the vessel sinks the survival craft floats 
free and, if inflatable, inflates automatically;
    (3) Stowed in a position that is readily accessible to crew members 
for launching, or else provided with a remotely operated device that 
releases the survival craft into launching position or into the water;
    (4) Stowed in a way that permits manual release from its securing 
arrangements;
    (5) Ready for immediate use so that crew members can carry out 
preparations for embarkation and launching in less than 5 minutes;
    (6) Provided with means to prevent shifting;
    (7) Stowed in a way that neither the survival craft nor its stowage 
arrangements will interfere with the embarkation and operation of any 
other survival craft at any other launching station;
    (8) Stowed in a way that any protective covers will not interfere 
with launching and embarkation;
    (9) Fully equipped as required under this part; and
    (10) Stowed, as far as practicable, in a position sheltered from 
breaking seas and protected from damage by fire.
    (b) A hydrostatic release unit when used in a float-free arrangement 
must be approved under approval series 160.062 or 160.162 or a standard 
specified by the Commandant.
    (c) A mechanical, manually operated device to assist in launching a 
survival craft must be provided if:
    (1) The survival craft weighs more than 90.7 kilograms (200 pounds); 
and
    (2) The survival craft requires lifting more than 300 vertical 
millimeters (one vertical foot) to be launched.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 911, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR 
51047, Sept. 30, 1997; CGD 85-080, 62 FR 51350, Sept. 30, 1997; 62 FR 
64305, Dec. 5, 1997]



Sec.  117.137  Stowage of life floats and buoyant apparatus.

    (a) In addition to meeting Sec.  117.130, each life float and 
buoyant apparatus must be stowed as required under this section.
    (b) The float-free link required by Sec.  117.130(a)(1) must be:
    (1) Certified to meet Sec.  160.073 in subchapter Q of this chapter, 
or other standard specified by the Commandant:
    (2) Of proper strength for the size of the life float or buoyant 
apparatus as indicated on its identification tag; and
    (3) Secured to the painter at one end and to the vessel on the other 
end.
    (c) The means used to attach the float-free link to the vessel must:
    (1) Have a breaking strength of at least the breaking strength of 
the painter;
    (2) If synthetic, be of a dark color or of a type certified to be 
resistant to deterioration from ultraviolent light; and
    (3) If metal, be corrosion resistant.
    (d) If the life float or buoyant apparatus does not have a painter 
attachment fitting, a means for attaching the painter must be provided 
by a wire or line which:
    (1) Encircles the body of the device;
    (2) Will not slip off;
    (3) Has a breaking strength that is at least the strength of the 
painter; and
    (4) If synthetic, is of a dark color or is of a type certified to be 
resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light.
    (e) If the vessel carries more than the one life float or buoyant 
apparatus in a group with each group secured by a single painter:
    (1) The combined weight of each group of life floats and buoyant 
apparatus must not exceed 181 kilograms (400 pounds);
    (2) Each group of life floats and buoyant apparatus is considered a 
single survival craft for the purposes of Sec.  117.130(c) of this part;
    (3) Each life float and buoyant apparatus must be individually 
attached to the painter by a line meeting Sec.  117.175(e)(3)(ii), 
(iii), and (iv) of this part and long enough that each life float or 
buoyant apparatus can float without contacting any other life float or 
buoyant apparatus in the group; and
    (4) The strength of the float-free link under paragraph (b)(2) of 
this section and the strength of the painter under Sec.  
117.175(e)(3)(ii) of this part must be determined by the combined 
capacity of the group of life floats and buoyant apparatus.
    (f) Life floats and buoyant apparatus must not be stowed in tiers 
more than 1,220 millimeters (4 feet) high. When

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stowed in tiers, the separate units must be kept apart by spacers.



Sec.  117.150  Survival craft embarkation arrangements.

    (a) A launching appliance described in paragraph (c) of this 
section, or a marine evacuation system approved under approval series 
160.175, must be provided for each inflatable liferaft and inflatable 
buoyant apparatus when either--
    (b) An embarkation ladder, approved in accordance with Sec.  160.017 
in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the 
Commandant, must be at each embarkation station if the distance from the 
embarkation deck to the vessel's lightest operating waterline is more 
than 3,050 millimeters (10 feet).
    (c) Each launching appliance for a davit-launched liferaft must 
include an automatic disengaging apparatus approved under 46 CFR part 
160, subpart 160.170 and be either--
    (1) A davit approved under 46 CFR part 160, subpart 160.132 for use 
with a liferaft, with a winch approved under 46 CFR part 160, subpart 
160.115 for use with a liferaft; or
    (2) A launching appliance approved on or before November 10, 2011 
under approval series 160.163.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 911, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51350, Sept. 
30, 1997; 62 FR 64305, Dec. 5, 1997; USCG-2010-0048, 76 FR 62973, Oct. 
11, 2011]



Sec.  117.175  Survival craft equipment.

    (a) General. Each item of survival craft equipment must be of good 
quality, and efficient for the purpose it is intended to serve. Unless 
otherwise stated in this section, each item of equipment carried, 
whether required under this section or not, must be secured by lashings, 
stored in lockers, compartments, brackets, or have equivalent mounting 
or storage arrangements that do not:
    (1) Reduce survival craft capacity;
    (2) Reduce space available to the occupants;
    (3) Interfere with launching, recovery, or rescue operations; or
    (4) Adversely affect seaworthiness of the survival craft.
    (b) Inflatable liferafts. Each inflatable liferaft must have one of 
the following equipment packs as shown by the markings on its container:
    (1) Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) B Pack; or
    (2) SOLAS A Pack.
    (c) Inflatable buoyant apparatus. Each inflatable buoyant apparatus 
must be equipped in accordance with the manufacturer's approved 
servicing manual.
    (d) Life floats. Each life float must be fitted with a lifeline, 
pendants, two paddles, a painter, and a light.
    (e) Buoyant apparatus. Each buoyant apparatus must be fitted with a 
lifeline, pendants, a painter, and a light.
    (f) Equipment specifications for life floats and buoyant apparatus. 
The equipment required for lifefloats and buoyant apparatus must meet 
the following specifications:
    (1) Lifeline and pendants. The lifeline and pendants must be as 
furnished by the manufacturer with the approved life float or buoyant 
apparatus. Replacement lifelines and pendants must meet the requirements 
in Sec.  160.010 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard 
specified by the Commandant.
    (2) Paddle. Each paddle must be of at least 1,220 millimeters (4 
feet) in length, lashed to the life float to which they belong, and 
buoyant.
    (3) Painter. The painter must:
    (i) Be of at least 30.5 meters (100 feet) in length, but not less 
than three times the distance between the deck where the life float or 
buoyant apparatus it serves is stowed and the lightship waterline of the 
vessel;
    (ii) Have a breaking strength of at least 680 kilograms (1,500 
pounds), except that if the capacity of the life float or buoyant 
apparatus is 50 persons or more, the breaking strength must be at least 
1,360 kilograms (3,000 pounds);
    (iii) Be of a dark color if synthetic, or of a type certified to be 
resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light; and
    (iv) Be stowed in such a way that it runs out freely when the life 
float or buoyant apparatus floats away from a sinking vessel.
    (4) Light. The light must be a floating waterlight approved under 
approval series 161.010 or a standard specified by the Commandant. The 
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waterlight must be attached around the body of the life float or buoyant 
apparatus by a 10 mm (3/8 inch) lanyard, resistant to deterioration from 
ultraviolet light, and at least 5.5 meters (18 feet) in length.
    (g) Other survival craft. If survival craft other than inflatable 
liferafts, life floats, inflatable buoyant apparatus, and buoyant 
apparatus are carried on the vessel, such as lifeboats or rigid 
liferafts, they must be installed, arranged, and equipped as required in 
subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter for passenger vessels 
on the same route.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 911, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51351, Sept. 
30, 1997; 62 FR 64305, Dec. 5, 1997]



               Subpart E_Number and Type of Survival Craft



Sec.  117.200  Survival craft--general.

    (a) Each survival craft required on a vessel by this part must meet 
one of the following:
    (1) For an inflatable liferaft--Approved under approval series 
160.151 or other standard specified by the Commandant, with the 
applicable equipment pack, as determined by the cognizant OCMI. Each 
inflatable liferaft required on a vessel by this part must have a 
capacity of 6 persons or more. Inflatable liferafts may be substituted 
for inflatable buoyant apparatus or life floats required under this 
section.
    (2) For a life float--Approved under approval series 160.027 or 
other standard specified by the Commandant. Buoyant apparatus may be 
used to meet requirements for life floats if the buoyant apparatus was 
installed on board the vessel on or before March 11, 1996, and if the 
buoyant apparatus remains in good and serviceable condition.
    (3) For an inflatable buoyant apparatus--Approved under approval 
series 160.010 or other standard specified by the Commandant. Inflatable 
buoyant apparatus may be substituted for life floats required under this 
section.
    (4) For a buoyant apparatus--Approved under approval series 160.010 
or other standard specified by the Commandant. An existing buoyant 
apparatus may not be used to satisfy the requirements for life floats on 
existing vessels wishing to upgrade the total number of passengers 
carried on an oceans route.
    (b) If the vessel carries a small boat or boats, the capacity of 
these boats may be counted toward the life float capacity required by 
this subpart. Such boats must meet the requirements for safe loading and 
flotation in 33 CFR Part 183, and must meet the stowage, launching and 
equipment requirements in this part for the survival craft they replace.
    (c) A summary of survival craft requirements is provided in Table 
117.200(c).

                            Table 117.200(c)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
               Route                       Survival Craft Required
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oceans............................  (a) cold water \1\--100% ILR \2\--
                                     Sec.   117.202(a)
                                    (b) warm water \3\
                                      (i) w/overnight accommodations--
                                       100% IBA \5\--Sec.   117.204(c)
                                      (ii) w/o overnight accommodations--
                                       67% IBA \4\--Sec.   117.202(e)
Coastwise.........................  (a) w/overnight accommodations--100%
                                     IBA \5\--Sec.   117.204(a)
                                    (b) w/o overnight accommodations
                                      (i) cold water--67% IBA--Sec.
                                       117.204(c)(1)
                                      (ii) warm water--100% LF--Sec.
                                       117.204(c)(2)
                                      (iii) within three miles of shore
                                       w/float free 406 MHz EPIRB 50%
                                       LF--Sec.   117.204(d)
Limited coastwise (Not more than    (a) w/overnight accommodations--100%
 20 miles from a harbor of safe      IBA \5\--Sec.   117.205(a)
 refuge).
                                    (b) w/o overnight accommodations
                                      (i) cold water--67% IBA \6\--Sec.
                                        117.205(a)
                                      (ii) warm water--50% LF--Sec.
                                       117.205(c)
                                      (iii) within three miles of shore
                                       w/float free 406 MHz EPIRB
                                       (A) cold water--50% LF--Sec.
                                        117.205(a)
                                       (B) warm water--NONE--Sec.
                                        117.205(d)
Great Lakes.......................  (a) same as limited coastwise (a) &
                                     (b)--Sec.   117.206(a)
                                    (b) within one mile of shore--NONE
                                     \7\--Sec.   117.206(b)
Lakes, bays, and sounds \8\ \9\...  (a) w/overnight accommodations--67%
                                     IBA \5\--Sec.   117.207(a)
                                    (b) w/o overnight accommodations

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                                      (i) cold water--100% LF--Sec.
                                       117.207(b)(1) & (c)(1)
                                      (ii) warm water--50% LF--Sec.
                                       117.207(b)(2) & (c)(2)
                                      (iii) within one mile of shore--
                                       NONE--Sec.   117.207(d)
Rivers \9\ \10\...................  (a) cold water
                                      (i) 50% LF--Sec.   117.208(a)
                                      (ii) within one mile of shore--
                                       NONE--Sec.   117.208(c)
                                    (b) Warm water--NONE--Sec.
                                     117.208(b)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Abbreviations used:
ILR = Inflatable liferaft
IBA = Inflatable Buoyant apparatus
LF = Life Float. As allowed by Sec.   117.15(a), any buoyant apparatus
  in use on an existing vessel on March 11, 1996, may be used to meet
  the requirements for LF as long as the buoyant apparatus is in good
  and serviceable condition.
Footnotes:
\1\ Cold water means the cognizant OCMI has determined the monthly mean
  low temperature of the water is <=15 [deg]C (59 [deg]F)
\2\ Vessels operating less than 50 miles from shore may carry 100% IBA
  in lieu of ILR--Sec.   117.202(b)
\3\ Warm water means the cognizant OCMI has determined the monthly mean
  low temperature of the water is 15 [deg]C (59 [deg]F)
\4\ Vessels operating in warm water may substitute 100% LF in lieu of
  67% IBA--Sec.   117.202(c)
\5\ IBA for total number of overnight passengers allowed. Additional
  primary lifesaving may be required--Sec.   117.204(b), Sec.
  117.205(a), Sec.   117.206(a), and Sec.   117.207(b)
\6\ Certain vessel operations may substitute 100% LF in lieu of IBA--
  Sec.   117.205(b)
\7\ OCMI may reduce primary lifesaving for seasonal or ferry type
  operations on the Great Lakes--Sec.   117.206(b)
\8\ Shallow water exception--Sec.   117.207(e).
\9\ OCMI may reduce survival craft requirements based upon the route,
  communications schedule, and participation in VTS--Sec.   117.207(f)
  and Sec.   117.208(e).
\10\ Shallow water exception--Sec.   117.208(d)


[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 911, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51351, Sept. 
30, 1997; 62 FR 64305, Dec. 5, 1997; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 59781, Oct. 
1, 2012]



Sec.  117.202  Survival craft--vessels operating on oceans routes.

    (a) Except as allowed by paragraph (b) of this section, each vessel 
certificated to operate on an oceans route in cold water must be 
provided with inflatable liferafts of an aggregate capacity that will 
accommodate at least 100% of the total number of persons permitted on 
board.
    (b) Each vessel certificated to operate on an oceans route not more 
than 50 nautical miles offshore in cold water must be provided with 
inflatable buoyant apparatus of an aggregate capacity that will 
accommodate at least 100% of the total number of persons permitted on 
board.
    (c) Each vessel with overnight accommodations certificated to 
operate on an oceans route in warm water must be provided with 
inflatable buoyant apparatus of an aggregate capacity that will 
accommodate at least 100% of the total number of overnight persons 
permitted on board.
    (d) Where the total number of persons allowed on the COI exceeds the 
total number of overnight persons allowed, the survival craft 
requirements contained in paragraph (e) of this section apply when not 
engaged in an overnight voyage.
    (e) Each vessel certificated to operate on an oceans route in warm 
water must be provided with either:
    (i) Inflatable buoyant apparatus of an aggregate capacity that will 
accommodate at least 67% of the total number of persons permitted on 
board; or
    (ii) Life floats of an aggregate capacity that will accommodate at 
least 100% of the total number of persons permitted on board.



Sec.  117.204  Survival craft--vessels operating on coastwise routes.

    (a) Each vessel with overnight accommodations certificated to 
operate on a coastwise route must be provided with inflatable buoyant 
apparatus of an aggregate capacity that will accommodate at least 100% 
of the total number of overnight persons permitted on board.
    (b) Where the total number of persons allowed on the COI exceeds the 
total number of overnight persons allowed, the following survival craft 
requirements apply when not engaged in an overnight voyage:
    (1) Except as allowed by paragraph (d) of this section, if operated 
in cold water, be provided with inflatable buoyant apparatus of an 
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67% of the total number of persons permitted on board; or
    (2) Except as allowed by paragraph (d) of this section, if operated 
in warm water, be provided with life floats of an aggregate capacity 
that will accommodate at least 100% of the total number of persons 
permitted on board.
    (c) Each vessel without overnight accommodations certificated to 
operate on a coastwise route, must:
    (1) Except as allowed by paragraph (d) of this section, if operated 
in cold water, be provided with inflatable buoyant apparatus of an 
aggregate capacity that will accommodate at least 67% of the total 
number of persons permitted on board; or
    (2) Except as allowed by paragraph (d) of this section, if operated 
in warm water, be provided with life floats of an aggregate capacity 
that will accommodate at least 100% of the total number of persons 
permitted on board.
    (d) Each vessel certificated to operate on a coastwise route within 
three miles of land, and equipped with an FCC type accepted Category 1 
406 MHz EPIRB installed to float free and automatically activate, may be 
provided with life floats of an aggregate capacity that will accommodate 
at least 50% of the total number of persons permitted on board.



Sec.  117.205  Survival craft--vessels operating on limited coastwise
routes.

    (a) Except as allowed by paragraphs (b), (c) and (d) of this 
section, each vessel certificated to operate on a limited coastwise 
route shall be provided with the survival craft required by Sec. Sec.  
117.204 (a) through (d) of this part, as applicable.
    (b) Each vessel without overnight accommodations operating in cold 
water, between two points, with a set schedule on a specific route that 
maintains a 15 minute radio communications schedule with an operation 
base, may be provided with life floats of an aggregate capacity that 
will accommodate at least 100% of the total number of persons permitted 
on board.
    (c) Each vessel operating in warm water may be provided with life 
floats of an aggregate capacity that will accommodate at least 50% of 
the total number of persons permitted on board.
    (d) Each vessel certificated to operate on a limited coastwise route 
within three miles of land in warm water, and is equipped with an FCC 
type accepted Category 1 406 MHz EPIRB installed to float free and 
automatically activate, is not required to carry survival craft.



Sec.  117.206  Survival craft--vessels operating on Great Lakes routes.

    (a) Except as allowed by paragraph (b) of this section, each vessel 
certificated to operate on a Great Lakes route must be provided with the 
survival craft required by Sec. Sec.  117.205 (a) through (d) of this 
part as applicable.
    (b) Each vessel certificated to operate on a Great Lakes route 
within one mile of land is not required to carry survival craft if the 
OCMI determines that it is safe not to do so, taking into consideration 
the vessel's scope of operation, hazards of the route, and availability 
of assistance.



Sec.  117.207  Survival craft--vessels operating on lakes, bays, and
sounds routes.

    (a) Each vessel with overnight accommodations certificated to 
operate on a lakes, bays, and sounds route must be provided with 
inflatable buoyant apparatus of an aggregate capacity that will 
accommodate at least 67% of the total number of overnight persons 
permitted on board.
    (b) Where the total number of persons allowed on the COI exceeds the 
total number of overnight persons allowed, the following survival craft 
requirements apply when not engaged in an overnight voyage:
    (1) If operated in cold water, be provided with life floats of an 
aggregate capacity that will accommodate at least 100% of the total 
number of persons permitted on board; or
    (2) If operated in warm water, be provided with life floats of an 
aggregate capacity that will accommodate at least 50% of the total 
number of persons permitted on board.
    (c) Except as allowed by paragraphs (d), (e), and (f) of this 
section, each vessel without overnight accommodations certificated to 
operate on a lakes, bays, and sounds route must:
    (1) If operated in cold water, be provided with life floats of an 
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capacity that will accommodate at least 100% of the total number of 
persons permitted on board; or
    (2) If operated in warm water, be provided with life floats of an 
aggregate capacity that will accommodate at least 50% of the total 
number of persons permitted on board.
    (d) Each vessel certificated to operate on a lakes, bays, and sounds 
route within one mile of land is not required to carry survival craft.
    (e) For a vessel certificated to operate on a lakes, bays, and 
sounds route in shallow water where the vessel can not sink deep enough 
to submerge the topmost passenger deck or where survivors can wade 
ashore, the cognizant OCMI may waive a requirement for survival craft, 
if the OCMI determines that it is safe to do so, taking into 
consideration the vessel's scope of operation, hazards of the route, and 
availability of assistance.
    (f) Each vessel operating with a set schedule on a specific route 
that does not take it more than 20 nautical miles from a harbor of safe 
refuge, and that maintains a 15 minute radio communications schedule 
with an operations base, or participates in a Vessel Traffic Service 
(VTS), may be granted a reduction in the survival craft requirements of 
this section if the cognizant OCMI is satisfied that a sufficient level 
of safety exists.



Sec.  117.208  Survival craft--vessels operating on rivers routes.

    (a) Except as allowed by paragraph (c), (d), or (e) of this section, 
each vessel certificated to operate on a rivers route in cold water must 
be provided with life floats of an aggregate capacity that will 
accommodate at least 50% of the total number of persons permitted on 
board.
    (b) Each vessel certificated to operate on a rivers route in warm 
water is not required to carry survival craft.
    (c) Each vessel certificated to operate on a rivers route within one 
mile of land is not required to carry survival craft.
    (d) For a vessel certificated to operate on a rivers route in 
shallow water where the vessel can not sink deep enough to submerge the 
topmost passenger deck or where survivors can wade ashore, the cognizant 
OCMI may waive a requirement for life floats, if the OCMI determines 
that it is safe to do so, taking into consideration the vessel's scope 
of operation, hazards of the route, and availability of assistance.
    (e) Each vessel operating with a set schedule on a specific route 
that maintains a 15 minute radio communications schedule with an 
operations base, or participates in a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS), may 
be granted a reduction in the survival craft requirements of this 
section if the cognizant OCMI is satisfied that a sufficient level of 
safety exists.



Sec.  117.210  Rescue boats.

    (a) Each vessel must carry at least one rescue boat unless the 
cognizant OCMI determines that:
    (1) The vessel is sufficiently maneuverable, arranged, and equipped 
to allow the crew to recover a helpless person from the water;
    (2) Recovery of a helpless person can be observed from the operating 
station; and
    (3) The vessel does not regularly engage in operations that restrict 
its maneuverability.
    (b) In general, a rescue boat must be a small, light-weight boat 
with built-in buoyancy and be capable of being readily launched and 
easily maneuvered. In addition, it must be of adequate proportion to 
permit taking an unconscious person on board without capsizing.
    (c) On a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length 
operating on protected waters, a rescue boat approved under approval 
series 160.056 is acceptable in meeting the intent of this section. On a 
vessel of more than 19.8 meters operating on exposed or partially 
protected waters, a rescue boat approved under approval series 160.156 
is acceptable in meeting the intent of this section. On a vessel of not 
more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length, a required rescue boat must 
be acceptable to the cognizant OCMI.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 911, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51351, Sept. 
30, 1997; 62 FR 64305, Dec. 5, 1997]

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PART 118_FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT--Table of Contents



                      Subpart A_General Provisions

Sec.
118.115 Applicability to existing vessels.
118.120 Equipment installed but not required.

Subpart B [Reserved]

                       Subpart C_Fire Main System

118.300 Fire pumps.
118.310 Fire main and hydrants.
118.320 Firehoses and nozzles.

        Subpart D_Fixed Fire Extinguishing and Detecting Systems

118.400 Where required.
118.410 Fixed gas fire extinguishing systems.
118.420 Pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing systems.
118.425 Galley hood fire extinguishing systems.

                  Subpart E_Portable Fire Extinguishers

118.500 Required number, type, and location.
118.520 Installation and location.

                     Subpart F_Additional Equipment

118.600 Fire axe.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 
1980 Comp., p. 277; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2, paragraph 
(II)(92)(a).

    Source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 917, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise 
noted.



                      Subpart A_General Provisions



Sec.  118.115  Applicability to existing vessels.

    (a) Except as otherwise required by paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of 
this section, an existing vessel must comply with the fire protection 
equipment regulations applicable to the vessel on March 10, 1996, or, as 
an alternative, the vessel may comply with the regulation in this part.
    (b) An existing vessel with a hull, or a machinery space boundary 
bulkhead or deck, composed of wood or fiber reinforced plastic, or 
sheathed on the interior in fiber reinforced plastic, must comply with 
the requirements of Sec.  118.400 of this part on or before March 11, 
1999.
    (c) New installations of fire protection equipment on an existing 
vessel, which are completed to the satisfaction of the cognizant Officer 
in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) on or after March 11, 1996, must 
comply with the regulations of this part. Replacement of existing 
equipment installed on the vessel prior to March 11, 1996, need not 
comply with the regulations in this part.
    (d) For vessels contracted for prior to August 22, 2016, 
extinguishers with extinguishing capacities smaller than what is 
required in Table 118.500(a) of this part need not be replaced and may 
be continued in service so long as they are maintained in good condition 
to the satisfaction of the OCMI. All new equipment and installations 
must meet the applicable requirements in this subpart for new vessels.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 917, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2006-24797, 77 
FR 33883, June 7, 2012; USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48269, July 22, 2106]



Sec.  118.120  Equipment installed but not required.

    (a) Fire extinguishing equipment installed on a vessel in excess of 
the requirements of Sec. Sec.  118.400 and 118.500 must be designed, 
constructed, installed, and maintained in a manner acceptable to the 
Commandant.
    (b) Use of non-approved fire detection systems may be acceptable as 
excess equipment provided that:
    (1) Components are listed and labeled by a nationally recognized 
testing laboratory (NRTL) as set forth in 29 CFR 1910.7, and are 
designed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with an 
appropriate industry standard and the manufacturer's specific guidance;
    (2) Installation conforms to the requirements of 46 CFR chapter I, 
subchapter J (Electrical Engineering), especially the hazardous location 
electrical installation regulations in 46 CFR 111.105; and
    (3) Coast Guard plan review is completed for wiring plans.

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48270, July 22, 2016]

Subpart B [Reserved]

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                       Subpart C_Fire Main System



Sec.  118.300  Fire pumps.

    (a) A self priming, power driven fire pump must be installed on each 
vessel.
    (b) On a vessel without overnight accommodations, or with overnight 
accommodations for not more than 49 passengers, the fire pump must be 
capable of delivering a single hose stream from the highest hydrant, 
through the hose and nozzle required by Sec.  118.320 of this part, at a 
pitot tube pressure of 345 kPa (50 psi).
    (c) On a vessel carrying more than 600 passengers or with overnight 
accommodations for more than 49 passengers, the fire pump must meet 
Sec.  76.10-5 of this chapter.
    (d) A fire pump may be driven by a propulsion engine. A fire pump 
must be permanently connected to the fire main and may be connected to 
the bilge system to meet the requirements of Sec.  119.520 of this 
subchapter.
    (e) A fire pump must be capable of both remote operation from the 
operating station and local operation at the pump.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 917, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996, as 
amended at 62 FR 51351, Sept. 30, 1997]



Sec.  118.310  Fire main and hydrants.

    (a) Except as required by paragraph (d) of this section, a vessel 
must have a sufficient number of fire hydrants to reach any part of the 
vessel using a single length of firehose.
    (b) Piping, valves, and fittings in a fire main system must comply 
with part 119, subpart G of this subchapter.
    (c) Each fire hydrant must have a valve installed to allow the 
firehose to be removed while the fire main is under pressure.
    (d) On a vessel carrying more than 600 passengers or with overnight 
accommodations for more than 49 passengers, the fire main and hydrants 
must meet Sec.  76.10-10 of this chapter.
    (e) Spanner wrenches must be provided for each fire hydrant required 
by this regulation. Existing vessels must comply with this requirement 
by January 18, 2017.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 917, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51351, Sept. 
30, 1997; USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48270, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  118.320  Firehoses and nozzles.

    (a) A fire hose with a nozzle must be attached to each fire hydrant 
at all times. For fire hydrants located on open decks or cargo decks, 
where no protection is provided, hoses may be temporarily removed during 
heavy weather or cargo handling operations, respectively. Hoses so 
removed must be stored in nearby accessible locations.
    (b) Each hose must:
    (1) Be lined commercial firehose that conforms to UL 19 ``Standard 
for Safety for Lined Fire Hose and Hose Assemblies'' (incorporated by 
reference, see Sec.  114.600 of this chapter), or hose that is listed 
and labeled by an independent laboratory recognized by the Commandant as 
being equivalent in performance;
    (2) Be 15.25 meters (50 feet) in length and 40 millimeters (1.5 
inches) in diameter; and
    (3) Have fittings of brass or other suitable corrosion-resistant 
material that comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 
1963 ``Fire Hose Connections,'' or other standard specified by the 
Commandant.
    (c) Each nozzle must either:
    (1) Be of a type approved in accordance with approval series 
162.027; or
    (2) Be of type recognized by the Commandant as being equivalent in 
performance.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 917, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 24464, May 15, 1996, as 
amended at 62 FR 51351, Sept. 30, 1997; 62 FR 64305, Dec. 5, 1997; USCG-
2012-0196, 81 FR 48270, July 22, 2016]



        Subpart D_Fixed Fire Extinguishing and Detecting Systems



Sec.  118.400  Where required.

    (a) The following spaces must be equipped with a fixed gas fire 
extinguishing system, in compliance with Sec.  118.410 of this part, or 
other fixed fire extinguishing system specifically approved by the 
Commandant, except as

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otherwise allowed by paragraph (b) of this section:
    (1) A space containing propulsion machinery;
    (2) A space containing an internal combustion engine of more than 50 
hp;
    (3) A space containing an oil fired boiler;
    (4) A space containing combustible cargo or ship's stores 
inaccessible during the voyage (a carbon dioxide system must be 
installed in such a space, and Halon systems are not allowed);
    (5) A paint locker; and
    (6) A storeroom containing flammable liquids (including liquors of 
80 proof or higher where liquor is packaged in individual containers of 
9.5 liters (2.5 gallons) capacity or greater).
    (b) Alternative system types and exceptions to the requirements of 
paragraph (a) of this section are:
    (1) A fixed gas fire extinguishing system, which is capable of 
automatic discharge upon heat detection, may only be installed in a 
normally unoccupied space with a gross volume of not more than 170 cubic 
meters (6,000 cubic feet);
    (2) A pre-engineered fixed gas extinguishing system must be in 
compliance with Sec.  118.420 of this part and may only be installed in 
a normally unoccupied machinery space, a paint locker, or a storeroom 
containing flammable liquids (including liquors of 80 proof or higher 
where liquor is packaged in individual containers of 9.5 liters (2.5 
gallons) capacity or greater), with a gross volume of not more than 57 
cubic meters (2,000 cubic feet);
    (3) A 40-B portable fire extinguisher installed outside the space 
may be substituted for a fixed gas fire extinguishing system in a 
storeroom containing flammable liquids (including liquors of 80 proof or 
higher where liquor is packaged in individual containers of 9.5 liters 
(2.5 gallons) capacity or greater) or a paint locker, with a volume of 
not more that 5.7 cubic meters (200 cubic feet);
    (4) A space that is so open to the atmosphere that a fixed gas fire 
extinguishing system would be ineffective, as determined by the 
cognizant OCMI, is not required to have a fixed gas fire extinguishing 
system; and
    (5) Where the amount of carbon dioxide gas required in a fixed fire 
extinguishing system can be supplied by one portable extinguisher or a 
semi-portable extinguisher, such an extinguisher may be used subject to 
the following:
    (i) Cylinders must be installed in a fixed position outside the 
space protected;
    (ii) The applicator must be installed in a fixed position so as to 
discharge into the space protected; and
    (iii) Controls must be installed in an accessible location outside 
the space protected.
    (c) The following spaces must be equipped with a fire detection and 
alarm system of an approved type that is installed in accordance with 
part 76 in subchapter H of this chapter, except when a fixed gas fire 
extinguishing system that is capable of automatic discharge upon heat 
detection is installed or when the space is manned:
    (1) A space containing propulsion machinery;
    (2) A space containing an internal combustion engine of more than 
37.3 kW (50 hp); and
    (3) A space containing an oil fired boiler.
    (d) Vessels described by 46 CFR 114.110(e) must have an 
interconnected fire detection system in compliance with 46 CFR 181.450 
installed in all enclosed areas where passengers and crew have routine 
access, including accommodation spaces and machinery spaces.
    (e) All griddles, broilers, and deep fat fryers must be fitted with 
a grease extraction hood that complies with Sec.  118.425.
    (f) Except for continuously manned operating stations as allowed by 
paragraph (f) of this section, each accommodation space, control space, 
and service space must be fitted with the following systems:
    (1) A smoke actuated fire detection system of a type approved by the 
Commandant that is installed in accordance with 46 CFR part 76; and
    (2) A manual alarm system that meets the requirements in 46 CFR part 
76.
    (g) On vessels with no overnight accommodation; public spaces that 
may be assumed to be occupied by a large number of persons when 
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on board need only be served by a manual alarm system that meets the 
requirements in part 76 in subchapter H of this chapter. The alarm boxes 
must be located in the vicinity of each required exit, and easily seen 
in case of need.
    (h) An enclosed vehicle space must be fitted with an automatic 
sprinkler system that meets the requirements of 46 CFR part 76; and
    (1) A fire detection system of a type approved by the Commandant 
that is installed in accordance with 46 CFR part 76; or
    (2) A smoke detection system of a type approved by the Commandant 
that is installed in accordance with 46 CFR part 76.
    (i) A partially enclosed vehicle space must be fitted with a manual 
sprinkler system that meets the requirements of part 76 in subchapter H 
of this chapter.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 917, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51351, Sept. 
30, 1997; USCG-1999-6216, 64 FR 53227, Oct. 1, 1999; USCG-2012-0196; 81 
FR 48270, July 22, 2016]; USCG-2021-0306, 86 FR 73171, Dec. 27, 2021]



Sec.  118.410  Fixed gas fire extinguishing systems.

    (a) General. (1) A fixed gas fire extinguishing system aboard a 
vessel must be approved by the Commandant, and be custom engineered to 
meet the requirements of this section unless the system meets the 
requirements of Sec.  118.420 of this part.
    (2) System components must be listed and labeled by an independent 
laboratory. A component from a different system, even if from the same 
manufacturer, must not be used unless included in the approval of the 
installed system.
    (3) System design and installation must be in accordance with the 
Marine Design, Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Manual approved 
for the system by the Commandant.
    (4) A fixed gas fire extinguishing system may protect more than one 
space. The quantity of extinguishing agent must be at least sufficient 
for the space requiring the greatest quantity as determined by the 
requirements of paragraphs (f)(4) or (g)(2) of this section.
    (b) Controls. (1) Controls and valves for operation of a fixed gas 
fire extinguishing system must be:
    (i) Located outside the space protected by the system; and
    (ii) Not located in a space that might be inaccessible in the event 
of fire in the space protected by the system.
    (2) Except for a normally unoccupied space of less than 170 cubic 
meters (6000 cubic feet), release of an extinguishing agent into a space 
must require two distinct operations.
    (3) A system must have local manual controls at the storage 
cylinders capable of releasing the extinguishing agent. In addition, a 
normally manned space must have remote controls for releasing the 
extinguishing agent immediately outside the primary exit from the space.
    (4) Remote controls must be located in a breakglass enclosure to 
preclude accidental discharge.
    (5) Valves and controls must be of a type approved by the Commandant 
and protected from damage or accidental activation. A pull cable used to 
activate the system controls must be enclosed in conduit.
    (6) A system protecting more than one space must have a manifold 
with a normally closed stop valve for each space protected.
    (7) A gas actuated valve or device must be capable of manual 
override at the valve or device.
    (8) A system, which has more than one storage cylinder for the 
extinguishing agent and that relies on pilot cylinders to activate the 
primary storage cylinders, must have at least two pilot cylinders. Local 
manual controls in compliance with paragraph (b)(3) of this section must 
be provided to operate the pilot cylinders but are not required for the 
primary storage cylinders.
    (9) A system protecting a manned space must be fitted with a time 
delay and alarm of a type approved by the Commandant, arranged to 
require the alarm to sound for at least 20 seconds or the time necessary 
to escape from the space, whichever is greater, before the agent is 
released into the space. Alarms must be conspicuously and centrally 
located. The alarm must be powered by the extinguishing agent.

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    (10) A device must be provided to automatically shut down power 
ventilation serving the protected space and engines that draw intake air 
from the protected space prior to release of the extinguishing agent 
into the space.
    (11) Controls and storage cylinders must not be in a locked space 
unless the key is in a breakglass type box conspicuously located 
adjacent to the space.
    (c) Storage space. (1) Except as provided in paragraph (c)(2) of 
this section, a storage cylinder for a fixed gas extinguishing system 
must be:
    (i) Located outside the space protected by the system; and
    (ii) Not located in a space that might be inaccessible in the event 
of a fire in the space protected by the system.
    (2) A normally unoccupied space of less than 170 cubic meters (6,000 
cubic feet) may have the storage cylinders located within the space 
protected. When the storage cylinders are located in the space:
    (i) The system must be capable of automatic operation by a heat 
actuator within the space; and
    (ii) Have manual controls in compliance with paragraph (b) of this 
section except for paragraph (b)(3) of this section.
    (3) A space containing a storage cylinder must be maintained at a 
temperature within the range from -30 [deg]C (-20 [deg]F) to 55 [deg]C 
(130 [deg]F) or at another temperature as listed by the independent 
laboratory and stated in the manufacturer's approval manual.
    (4) A storage cylinder must be securely fastened, supported, and 
protected against damage.
    (5) A storage cylinder must be accessible and capable of easy 
removal for recharging and inspection. Provisions must be available for 
weighing each storage cylinder in place.
    (6) Where subject to moisture, a storage cylinder must be installed 
to provide a space of at least 51 millimeters (2 inches) between the 
deck and the bottom of the storage cylinder.
    (7) A Halon 1301 storage cylinder must be stowed in an upright 
position unless otherwise listed by the independent laboratory. A carbon 
dioxide cylinder may be inclined not more than 30[deg] from the 
vertical, unless fitted with flexible or bent siphon tubes, in which 
case they may be inclined not more than 80[deg] from the vertical.
    (8) Where a check valve is not fitted on an independent storage 
cylinder discharge outlet, a plug or cap must be provided for closing 
the outlet resulting from storage cylinder removal.
    (9) Each storage cylinder must meet the requirements of Sec.  147.60 
in subchapter N of this chapter, or other standard specified by the 
Commandant.
    (10) A storage cylinder space must have doors that open outwards or 
be fitted with kickout panels installed in each door.
    (d) Piping. (1) A pipe, valve, or fitting of ferrous material must 
be protected inside and outside against corrosion unless otherwise 
approved by the Commandant. Aluminum or other low melting material must 
not be used for a component of a fixed gas fire extinguishing system 
except as specifically approved by the Commandant.
    (2) A distribution line must extend at least 51 millimeters (2 
inches) beyond the last orifice and be closed with a cap or plug.
    (3) Piping, valves, and fittings must be securely supported, and 
where necessary, protected against damage.
    (4) Drains and dirt traps must be fitted where necessary to prevent 
the accumulation of dirt or moisture and located in accessible 
locations.
    (5) Piping must be used for no other purpose except that it may be 
incorporated with the fire detecting system.
    (6) Piping passing through accommodation spaces must not be fitted 
with drains or other openings within such spaces.
    (7) The distribution piping of a carbon dioxide fixed gas 
extinguishing system must be tested as required by this paragraph, upon 
completion of the piping installation, using only carbon dioxide, 
compressed air, or nitrogen gas.
    (i) Piping between a storage cylinder and a stop valve in the 
manifold must be subjected to a pressure of 6,894 kPa (1,000 psi), 
except as permitted in paragraph (d)(7)(iii) of this section. Without 
additional gas being introduced to the system, the pressure drop must 
not exceed 2,068 kPa (300 psi) after two minutes.

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    (ii) A distribution line to a space protected by the system must be 
subjected to a test similar to that described in paragraph (d)(7)(i) of 
this section, except that the pressure used must be 4,136 kPa (600 psi). 
For the purpose of this test, the distribution piping must be capped 
within the space protected at the first joint between the nozzles and 
the storage cylinders.
    (iii) A small independent system protecting a space such as a paint 
locker may be tested by blowing out the piping with air at a pressure of 
not less than 689 kPa (100 psi).
    (8) The distribution piping of a Halon 1301 fixed gas extinguishing 
system must be tested, as required by this paragraph, upon completion of 
the piping installation, using only carbon dioxide, compressed air, or 
nitrogen.
    (i) When pressurizing the piping, pressure must be increased in 
small increments. Each joint must be subjected to a soap bubble leak 
test, and all joints must be leak free.
    (ii) Piping between the storage cylinders and the manifold stop 
valve must be subjected to a leak test conducted as a pressure of 4,136 
kPa (600 psi). Without additional gas being added to the system, there 
must be no loss of pressure over a two minute period after thermal 
equilibrium is reached.
    (iii) Distribution piping between the manifold stop valve and the 
first nozzle in the system must be capped and pneumatically tested for a 
period of 10 minutes at 1,034 kPa (150 psi). At the end of 10 minutes, 
the pressure drop must not exceed 10% of the test pressure.
    (e) Pressure relief. When required by the cognizant OCMI, spaces 
that are protected by a fixed gas fire extinguishing system and that are 
relatively airtight, such as refrigeration spaces, paint lockers, etc., 
must be provided with suitable means for relieving excessive pressure 
within the space when the agent is released.
    (f) Specific requirements for carbon dioxide systems. A custom 
engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system, which uses carbon 
dioxide as the extinguishing agent, must meet the requirements of this 
paragraph.
    (1) Piping, valves, and fittings must have a bursting pressure of 
not less than 41,360 kPa (6,000 psi). Piping, in nominal sizes of not 
more than 19 millimeters (0.75 inches), must be at least Schedule 40 
(standard weight), and in nominal sizes of over 19 millimeter (0.75 
inches), must be at least Schedule 80 (extra heavy).
    (2) A pressure relief valve or equivalent set to relieve at between 
16,550 and 19,300 kPa (2,400 and 2,800 psi) must be installed in the 
distribution manifold to protect the piping from overpressurization.
    (3) Nozzles must be approved by the Commandant.
    (4) When installed in a machinery space, paint locker, a space 
containing flammable liquid stores, or a space with a fuel tank, a fixed 
carbon dioxide system must meet the following requirements.
    (i) The quantity of carbon dioxide in kilograms (pounds) that the 
system must be capable of providing to a space must not be less than the 
gross volume of the space divided by the appropriate factor given in 
Table 118.410(f)(4)(i). If fuel can drain from a space being protected 
to an adjacent space or if the spaces are not entirely separate, the 
volume of both spaces must be used to determine the quantity of carbon 
dioxide required. The carbon dioxide must be arranged to discharge into 
both such spaces simultaneously.

                         Table 118.410(f)(4)(i)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                        Gross volume of space in cubic meters (feet)
      Factor       -----------------------------------------------------
                               over                     Not Over
------------------------------------------------------------------------
     0.94 (15)      .........................               14 (500)
      1.0 (16)                   14 (500)                 45 (1,600)
      1.1 (18)                 45 (1,600)                125 (4,500)
      1.2 (20)                125 (4,500)             1,400 (50,000)
      1.4 (22)             1,400 (50,000)      .........................
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (ii) The minimum size of a branch line to a space must be as noted 
in Table 118.410(f)(4)(ii).

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                                             Table 118.410(f)(4)(ii)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Maximum quantity of
 carbon dioxide required  Minimum nominal pipe size mm   Maximum quantity of carbon   Minimum nominal pipe size
        kg (lbs)                    (inches)             dioxide required kg (lbs)           mm (inches)
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
         45.4 (100)                    12.7 (0.5)                 1,134 (2,500)                     65 (2.5)
          102 (225)                     19 (0.75)                 2,018 (4,450)                     75 (3.0)
          136 (300)                      25 (1.0)                 3,220 (7,100)                     90 (3.5)
          272 (600)                     30 (1.25)                4,739 (10,450)                    100 (4.0)
        454 (1,000)                      40 (1.5)                6,802 (15,000)                    113 (4.5)
      1,111 (2,450)                      50 (2.0)       ...........................
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (iii) Distribution piping within a space must be proportioned from 
the distribution line to give proper supply to the outlets without 
throttling.
    (iv) The number, type, and location of discharge outlets must 
provide uniform distribution of carbon dioxide throughout a space.
    (v) The total area of all discharge outlets must not exceed 85 
percent nor be less than 35 percent of the nominal cylinder outlet area 
or the area of the supply pipe, whichever is smaller. The nominal 
cylinder outlet area in square millimeters (inches) is determined by 
multiplying the factor 0.015 (0.0022 if using square inches) by the 
total capacity in kilograms (pounds) of all carbon dioxide cylinders in 
the system, except in no case must the outlet area be of less than 71 
square millimeters (0.110 square inches).
    (vi) The discharge of at least 85 percent of the required amount of 
carbon dioxide must be completed within two minutes.
    (5) When installed in an enclosed ventilation system for rotating 
electrical propulsion equipment a fixed carbon dioxide system must meet 
the following requirements.
    (i) The quantity of carbon dioxide in kilograms (pounds) must be 
sufficient for initial and delayed discharges as required by this 
paragraph. The initial discharge must be equal to the gross volume of 
the system in cubic meters divided by 0.624 (10 if using pounds) for 
ventilation systems having a volume of less than 57 cubic meters (2,000 
cubic feet), or divided by 0.749 (12 if using pounds) for ventilation 
systems having a volume of at least 57 cubic meters (2,000 cubic feet). 
In addition, there must be sufficient carbon dioxide available to permit 
delayed discharges to maintain at least a 25 percent concentration until 
the equipment can be stopped. If the initial discharge achieves this 
concentration, a delayed discharge is not required.
    (ii) The piping sizes for the initial discharge must be in 
accordance with Table 118.410(f)(4)(ii) and the discharge of the 
required amount must be completed within two minutes.
    (iii) Piping for the delayed discharge must not be less than 12.7 
millimeters (0.5 inches) nominal pipe size, and need not meet specific 
requirement for discharge rate.
    (iv) Piping for the delayed discharge may be incorporated with the 
initial discharge piping.
    (6) When installed in a cargo space a fixed carbon dioxide system 
must meet the following requirements.
    (i) The number of kilograms (pounds) of carbon dioxide required for 
each space in cubic meters (feet) must be equal to the gross volume of 
the space in cubic meters (feet) divided by 1.88 (30 if using pounds).
    (ii) System piping must be of at least 19 millimeters (0.75 inches).
    (iii) No specific discharge rate is required.
    (7) A lockout valve must be provided on any carbon dioxide 
extinguishing system protecting a space over 6,000 cubic feet in volume 
and installed or altered after [July 9, 2013. ``Altered'' means modified 
or refurbished beyond the maintenance required by the manufacturer's 
design, installation, operation and maintenance manual.
    (8) The lockout valve must be a manually operated valve located in 
the discharge manifold prior to the stop valve or selector valves. When 
in the closed position, the lockout valve must provide complete 
isolation of the system from the protected space or spaces,

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making it impossible for carbon dioxide to discharge in the event of 
equipment failure during maintenance.
    (9) The lockout valve design or locking mechanism must make it 
obvious whether the valve is open or closed.
    (10) A valve is considered a lockout valve if it has a hasp or other 
means of attachment to which, or through which, a lock can be affixed, 
or it has a locking mechanism built into it.
    (11) The master or person-in-charge must ensure that the valve is 
locked open at all times, except while maintenance is being performed on 
the extinguishing system, when the valve must be locked in the closed 
position.
    (12) Lockout valves added to existing systems must be approved by 
the Commandant as part of the installed system.
    (g) Specific requirements for Halon 1301 systems. (1) A custom 
engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system that uses Halon 1301, 
must comply with the applicable sections of UL 1058 ``Halogenated Agent 
Extinguishing System Units,'' and the requirements of this paragraph.
    (2) The Halon 1301 quantity and discharge requirements of UL 1058 
apply, with the exception that the Halon 1301 design concentration must 
be 6 percent at the lowest ambient temperature expected in the space. If 
the lowest temperature is not known, a temperature of -18 [deg]C (0 
[deg]F) must be assumed.
    (3) Each storage cylinder in a system must have the same pressure 
and volume.
    (4) Computer programs used in designing systems must be approved by 
an independent laboratory recognized by the Commandant.

    Note to Sec.  118.410(g): As of Jan. 1, 1994, the United States 
banned the production of Halon. The Environmental Protection Agency 
placed significant restrictions on the servicing and maintenance of 
systems containing Halon. Vessels operating on an international voyage, 
subject to SOLAS requirements, are prohibited from installing fixed gas 
fire extinguishing systems containing Halon.
    (h) Each carbon dioxide extinguishing system installed or altered 
after July 9, 2013, must have an approved odorizing unit to produce the 
scent of wintergreen, the detection of which will serve as an indication 
that carbon dioxide gas is present in a protected area and any other 
area into which the carbon dioxide may migrate. ``Altered'' means 
modified or refurbished beyond the maintenance required by the 
manufacturer's design, installation, operation and maintenance manual.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 917, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996, as 
amended at 62 FR 51351, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2000-7790, 65 FR 58462, 
Sept. 29, 2000; USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33883, June 7, 2012; USCG-2012-
0196, 81 FR 48270, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  118.420  Pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing systems.

    (a) A pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system must:
    (1) Be approved by the Commandant;
    (2) Be capable of manual actuation from outside the space in 
addition to automatic actuation by a heat detector;
    (3) Automatically shut down all power ventilation systems and all 
engines that draw intake air from within the protection space; and
    (4) Be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
    (b) A vessel on which a pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing 
system is installed must have the following equipment at the operating 
station:
    (1) A light to indicate discharge;
    (2) An audible alarm that sounds upon discharge; and
    (3) A means to reset devices used to automatically shut down 
ventilation systems and engines as required by paragraph (a)(3) of this 
section.
    (c) Only one pre-engineered fixed gas fire extinguishing system is 
allowed to be installed in each space protected by such a system.



Sec.  118.425  Galley hood fire extinguishing systems.

    (a) A grease extraction hood required by Sec.  118.400 of this part 
must meet UL 710 ``Exhaust Hoods for Commercial Cooking Equipment,'' or 
other standard specified by the Commandant.
    (b) A grease extraction hood must be equipped with a dry or wet 
chemical fire extinguishing system meeting the applicable sections of 
NFPA 17 ``Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems,'' 17A

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``Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems,'' or other standard specified by 
the Commandant, and must be listed by an independent laboratory 
recognized by the Commandant.



                  Subpart E_Portable Fire Extinguishers



Sec.  118.500  Required number, type, and location.

    (a) Each portable fire extinguisher on a vessel must be of a type 
approved by the Commandant. The minimum number of portable fire 
extinguishers required on a vessel must be acceptable to the cognizant 
OCMI, but must be not less than the minimum number required by Table 
118.500(a) of this section and other provisions of this section.
    (b) Table 118.500(a) of this section indicates the minimum required 
number and type of extinguisher for each space listed. Extinguishers 
with larger numerical ratings or multiple letter designations may be 
used if the extinguishers meet the requirements of the table.

         Table 118.500(a)--Required Portable Fire Extinguishers
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                Minimum required        Quantity and
            Space                    rating               location
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating station...........  10-B:C..............  1.
Machinery space.............  40-B:C..............  1 in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.
Open vehicle deck...........  40-B................  1 for every 10
                                                     vehicles.
Accommodation space.........  2-A.................  1 each for each
                                                     2,500 sq ft or
                                                     fraction thereof.
Galley......................  40-B:C..............  1.
Pantry, concession stand....  2-A.................  1 in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (c) A vehicle deck without a fixed sprinkler system and exposed to 
weather must have one 40-B portable fire extinguisher for every 10 
vehicles, located near an entrance to the space.
    (d) The frame or support of each semi-portable fire extinguisher 
permitted by paragraph (c) of this section must be welded or otherwise 
permanently attached to a bulkhead or deck.

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48270, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  118.520  Installation and location.

    Portable fire extinguishers must be located so that they are clearly 
visible and readily accessible from the space being protected. The 
installation and location must be to the satisfaction of the cognizant 
OCMI.



                     Subpart F_Additional Equipment



Sec.  118.600  Fire axe.

    A vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must have at 
least one fire axe located in or adjacent to the primary operating 
station.



PART 119_MACHINERY INSTALLATION--Table of Contents



                      Subpart A_General Provisions

Sec.
119.100 Intent; preemptive effect.
119.115 Applicability to existing vessels.

                     Subpart B_Propulsion Machinery

119.200 General.
119.220 Installations.

                      Subpart C_Auxiliary Machinery

119.310 Installations.
119.320 Water heaters.
119.330 Pressure vessels.

                Subpart D_Specific Machinery Requirements

119.400 Applicability.
119.405 Fuel restrictions.
119.410 General requirements.
119.420 Engine cooling.
119.422 Integral and non-integral keel cooler installations.
119.425 Engine exhaust cooling.
119.430 Engine exhaust pipe installation.
119.435 Integral fuel tanks.
119.440 Independent fuel tanks.
119.445 Fill and sounding pipes for fuel tanks.
119.450 Vent pipes for fuel tanks.
119.455 Fuel piping.

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119.458 Portable fuel systems.
119.465 Ventilation of spaces containing diesel machinery.
119.470 Ventilation of spaces containing diesel fuel tanks.

                   Subpart E_Bilge and Ballast Systems

119.500 General.
119.510 Bilge piping system.
119.520 Bilge pumps.
119.530 Bilge high level alarms.
119.540 Ballast systems.

                       Subpart F_Steering Systems

119.600 General.

                        Subpart G_Piping Systems

119.700 General.
119.710 Piping for vital systems.
119.715 Piping subject to more than 1,034 kPa (150 psig) in non-vital 
          systems.
119.720 Nonmetallic piping materials.
119.730 Nonferrous metallic piping materials.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 
1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
0170.1.

    Source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 922, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise 
noted.



                      Subpart A_General Provisions



Sec.  119.100  Intent; preemptive effect.

    This part contains requirements for the design, construction, 
installation, and operation of propulsion and auxiliary machinery, 
piping and pressure systems steering apparatus, and associated safety 
systems. Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be 
suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. 
The regulations in this part have preemptive effect over State or local 
regulations in the same field.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 922, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2006-24797, 77 
FR 33883, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  119.115  Applicability to existing vessels.

    (a) Except as otherwise required by paragraphs (b) and (c) of this 
section, an existing vessel must comply with the regulations on 
machinery, bilge and ballast system equipment, steering apparatus, and 
piping systems or components that were applicable to the vessel on March 
10, 1996, or, as an alternative, the vessel may comply with the 
regulations in this part.
    (b) New installations of machinery, bilge and ballast system 
equipment, steering equipment, and piping systems or components on an 
existing vessel, which are completed to the satisfaction of the 
cognizant Office in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) on or after March 
11, 1996, must comply with the regulations of this part. Replacement of 
existing equipment installed on the vessel prior to March 11, 1996, need 
not comply with the regulations in this part.
    (c) On or before March 11, 1999, an existing vessel must comply with 
the bilge high level alarm requirements in Sec.  119.530 of this 
section.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 922, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996]



                     Subpart B_Propulsion Machinery



Sec.  119.200  General.

    (a) Propulsion machinery must be suitable in type and design for 
propulsion requirements of the hull in which it is installed and capable 
of operating at constant marine load under such requirements without 
exceeding its designed limitations.
    (b) All engines must have at least two means for stopping the 
engine(s) under any operating conditions. The fuel oil shutoff required 
at the engine by Sec.  119.455(b)(3) of this part will satisfy one means 
of stopping the engine.



Sec.  119.220  Installations.

    (a) The installation requirements for machinery and boilers for 
steam and electrically propelled vessels are contained in applicable 
regulations in subchapter F (Marine Engineering) and subchapter J 
(Electrical Engineering) of this chapter.
    (b) Installation of propulsion machinery of an unusual type for 
small passenger vessels must be given separate consideration and must be 
subject to such requirements as determined necessary by the cognizant 
OCMI. Unusual types of propulsion machinery include:
    (1) Gas turbine machinery installations;
    (2) Air screws;

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    (3) Hydraulic jets; and
    (4) Machinery installations using lift devices.



                      Subpart C_Auxiliary Machinery



Sec.  119.310  Installations.

    (a) Auxiliary machinery of the internal combustion piston type must 
comply with the provisions of this part.
    (b) Auxiliary machinery of the steam or gas turbine type will be 
given separate consideration and must meet the applicable requirements 
of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter as determined 
necessary by the cognizant OCMI.
    (c) Auxiliary boilers and heating boilers and their associated 
piping and fittings will be given separate consideration and must meet 
the applicable requirements of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this 
chapter as determined necessary by the cognizant OCMI, except that 
heating boilers must be tested or examined every three years.



Sec.  119.320  Water heaters.

    (a) A water heater must meet the requirements of Parts 53 and 63 in 
subchapter F of this chapter if rated at not more than 689 kPa (100 
psig) and 121 [deg]C (250 [deg]F), except that an electric water heater 
is also acceptable if it:
    (1) Has a capacity of not more than 454 liters (120 gallons):
    (2) Has a heat input of not more than 58.6 kilowatts (200,000 Btu 
per hour);
    (3) Is listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) under UL 174, 
``Household Electric Storage Tank Water Heaters,'' UL 1453, ``Electric 
Booster and Commercial Storage Tank Water Heaters,'' or other standard 
specified by the Commandant; and
    (4) Is protected by a pressure-temperature relief device.
    (b) A water heater must meet the requirements of Parts 52 and 63 in 
subchapter F of this chapter if rated at more than 689 kPa (100 psig) or 
121 [deg]C (250 [deg]F).
    (c) A water heater must be installed and secured from rolling by 
straps or other devices to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 922, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51352, Sept. 
30, 1997]



Sec.  119.330  Pressure vessels.

    All unfired pressure vessels must be installed to the satisfaction 
of the cognizant OCMI. The design, construction, and original testing of 
such unfired pressure vessels must meet the applicable requirements of 
subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter.



                Subpart D_Specific Machinery Requirements



Sec.  119.400  Applicability.

    (a) This subpart applies to all propulsion and auxiliary machinery 
installations of the internal combustion piston type.
    (b) Where no specific fuel designation exists, the requirements of 
this subpart are applicable to all types of fuels and machinery.



Sec.  119.405  Fuel restrictions.

    The use of a fuel, other than diesel fuel, as an alternative fuel 
for an internal combustion engine, except gasoline when used as a fuel 
for outboard motors as allowed by Sec.  119.458 of this part, will be 
reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Commandant.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 922, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR 
51047, Sept. 30, 1997]



Sec.  119.410  General requirements.

    (a) Each starting motor, generator, and spark producing device must 
be mounted as high above the bilges as practicable.
    (b) Gauges to indicate engine revolutions per minute (RPM), jacket 
water discharge temperature, and lubricating oil pressure must be 
provided for all propulsion engines installed in the vessel. The gauges 
must be readily visible at the operating station.
    (c) In systems and applications where flexible hoses are permitted 
to be clamped:
    (1) Double hose clamping is required on each end of the hose, where 
practicable, except that one hose clamp can be used if the pipe ends are 
expanded or beaded to provide a positive stop against hose slippage;
    (2) The clamps must be of a corrosion resistant metallic material; 
and

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    (3) The clamps must not depend on spring tension for their holding 
power.



Sec.  119.420  Engine cooling.

    (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this section, 
all engines must be water cooled and meet the requirements of this 
paragraph.
    (1) The engine head, block, and exhaust manifold must be water 
jacketed and cooled by water from a pump that operates whenever the 
engine is operating.
    (2) A suitable hull strainer must be installed in the circulating 
raw water intake line of an engine cooling water system.
    (3) A closed fresh water system may be used to cool the engine.
    (b) A propulsion or auxiliary diesel engine may be air cooled or 
employ an air cooled jacket water radiator when:
    (1) Installed on an open deck and sufficient ventilation for 
machinery cooling is available; or
    (2) Installed in an enclosed or partially enclosed space for which 
ventilation for machinery cooling that complies with the requirement of 
Sec.  119.465(b) of this part is provided, and other necessary 
safeguards are taken so as not to endanger the vessel.



Sec.  119.422  Integral and non-integral keel cooler installations.

    (a) A keel cooler installation used for engine cooling must be 
designed to prevent flooding.
    (b) Except as provided in paragraph (e), a shutoff valve must be 
located where the cooler piping penetrates the shell, as near the shell 
as practicable, except where the penetration is forward of the collision 
bulkhead.
    (c) The thickness of the inlet and discharge connections, outboard 
of the shutoff values required by paragraph (b) of this section, must be 
at least Schedule 80.
    (d) Short lengths of approved nonmetallic flexible hose, fixed by 
two hose clamps at each end of the hose, may be used at machinery 
connections for a keel cooler installation.
    (e) Shutoff valves are not required for integral keel coolers. A 
keel cooler is considered integral to the hull if the following 
conditions are satisfied:
    (1) The cooler structure is fabricated from material of the same 
thickness and quality as the hull;
    (2) The flexible connections are located well above the deepest 
subdivision draft;
    (3) The end of the structure is faired to the hull with a slope no 
greater than 4 to 1; and
    (4) Full penetration welds are employed in the fabrication of the 
structure and its attachment to the hull.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 922, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2000-7790, 65 
FR 58462, Sept. 29, 2000]



Sec.  119.425  Engine exhaust cooling.

    (a) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, all engine 
exhaust pipes must be water cooled.
    (1) Vertical dry exhaust pipes are permissible if installed in 
compliance with Sec. Sec.  116.405(c) and 116.970 of this chapter.
    (2) Horizontal dry exhaust pipes are permitted only if:
    (i) They do not pass through living or berthing spaces;
    (ii) They terminate above the deepest load waterline;
    (iii) They are so arranged as to prevent entry of cold water from 
rough or boarding seas;
    (iv) They are constructed of corrosion resisting material at the 
hull penetration; and
    (v) They are installed in compliance with Sec. Sec.  116.405(c) and 
116.970 of this chapter.
    (b) The exhaust pipe cooling water system must comply with the 
requirements of this paragraph.
    (1) Water for cooling the exhaust pipe must be obtained from the 
engine cooling water system or a separate engine driven pump.
    (2) Water for cooling an exhaust pipe, other than a vertical 
exhaust, must be injected into the exhaust system as near to the engine 
manifold as practicable. The water must pass through the entire length 
of the exhaust pipe.
    (3) The part of the exhaust system between the point of cooling 
water injection and the engine manifold must be water-jacketed or 
effectively insulated and protected in compliance with Sec. Sec.  
116.400(b) and 116.970 of this chapter.
    (4) Each vertical exhaust pipe must be water-jacketed or suitably 
insulated

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between the engine manifold and the spark arrester required by Sec.  
119.430(g) of this part.
    (5) When the exhaust cooling water system is separate from the 
engine cooling water system, a suitable warning device, visual or 
audible, must be installed at the operating station to indicate any 
reduction in normal water flow in the exhaust cooling system.
    (6) A suitable hull strainer must be installed in the circulating 
raw water intake line for the exhaust cooling system.
    (c) Engine exhaust cooling systems built in accordance with the 
requirements of American Boat and Yacht Council (ABCY) P-1, 
``Installation of Exhaust Systems for Propulsion and Auxiliary 
Engines,'' will be considered as meeting the requirements of this 
section.



Sec.  119.430  Engine exhaust pipe installation.

    (a) The design of all exhaust systems must ensure minimum risk of 
injury to personnel. Protection must be provided in compliance with 
Sec.  116.970 of this chapter at such locations where persons or 
equipment might come in contact with an exhaust pipe.
    (b) Exhaust gas must not leak from the piping or any connections. 
The piping must be properly supported by noncombustible hangers or 
blocks.
    (c) The exhaust piping must be so arranged as to prevent backflow of 
water from reaching engine exhaust ports under normal conditions.
    (d) Pipes used for wet exhaust lines must be at least Schedule 80 or 
corrosion resistant material and adequately protected from mechanical 
damage.
    (e) Where flexibility is necessary, a section of flexible metallic 
hose may be used. Nonmetallic hose may be used for wet exhaust systems 
provided it is especially adapted to resist the action of oil, acid, and 
heat, and has a wall thickness sufficient to prevent collapsing or 
panting, and is double clamped where practicable.
    (f) Where an exhaust pipe passes through a watertight bulkhead, the 
watertight integrity of the bulkhead must be maintained. Noncombustible 
packing must be used in bulkhead penetration glands for dry exhaust 
systems. A wet exhaust pipe may be welded to a steel or equivalent 
bulkhead in way of a penetration if suitable arrangements are provided 
to relieve the stresses resulting from the expansion of the exhaust 
piping.
    (g) A dry exhaust pipe must:
    (1) If it passes through a combustible bulkhead or partition, be 
kept clear of, and suitably insulated or shielded from, combustible 
material.
    (2) Be provided with noncombustible hangers and blocks for support.
    (h) An exhaust pipe discharge terminating in a transom must be 
located as far outboard as practicable so that exhaust gases cannot 
reenter the vessel.
    (i) Arrangements must be made to provide access to allow complete 
inspection of the exhaust piping throughout its length.
    (j) An exhaust installation subject to pressures in excess of 105 
kPa (15 psig) or having exhaust pipes passing through living or working 
spaces must meet the material requirements of part 56 of subchapter F 
(Marine Engineering) of this chapter.
    (k) Engine exhaust installations built in accordance with the 
requirements of ABYC P-1 will be considered as meeting the requirements 
of this section.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 922, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51352, Sept. 
30, 1997]



Sec.  119.435  Integral fuel tanks.

    (a) Diesel fuel tanks may not be built integral with the hull of a 
vessel unless the hull is made of steel or aluminum.
    (b) During the initial inspection for certification of a vessel, 
integral fuel tanks must withstand a hydrostatic pressure test of 35 kPa 
(5 psig), or the maximum pressure head to which they may be subjected in 
service, whichever is greater. A standpipe of 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) in 
height attached to the tank may be filled with water to accomplish the 
35 kPa (5 psig) test.



Sec.  119.440  Independent fuel tanks.

    (a) Materials and construction. Independent fuel tanks must be 
designed and constructed of materials in compliance with the 
requirements of this paragraph.
    (1) The material used and the minimum thickness allowed must be as 
indicated in Table 119.440(a)(1), except

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that other materials which provide equivalent safety may be approved for 
use under paragraph (a)(3) of this section. Tanks having a capacity of 
more than 570 liters (150 gallons) must be designed to withstand the 
maximum head to which they may be subjected in service, but in no case 
may the thickness be less than that specified in Table 119.440(a)(1).

                                               Table 119.440(a)(1)
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                                                       Thickness in millimeters (inches) & [gage number] \1\ vs.
                                                                         tank capacities for:
                                  ASTM Specification -----------------------------------------------------------
                                   (latest edition)                          More than 300
            Material                [see also Sec.                        liter (80 gal) and    Over 570 liter
                                    114.600 of this    4 to 300 liter (1   not more than 570     (150 gal) \2\
                                       chapter]        to 80 gal) tanks     liter (150 gal)          tanks
                                                                                 tanks
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Nickel-copper...................  B127, hot rolled    0.94 (0.037) [USSG  1.27 (0.050) [USSG  2.72 (0.107) [USSG
                                   sheet or plate.     20] \3\.            18].                12]
Copper-nickel \4\...............  B122, UNS alloy     1.14 (0.045) [AWG   1.45 (0.057) [AWG   3.25 (0.128) [AWG
                                   C71500.             17].                15].                8]
Copper \4\......................  B152, UNS alloy     1.45 (0.057) [AWG   2.06 (0.081) [AWG   4.62 (0.182) [AWG
                                   C11000.             15].                12].                5]
Copper-silicon \4\..............  B 96, alloys        1.29 (0.051) [AWG   1.63 (0.064) [AWG   3.66 (0.144) [AWG
                                   C65100 and C65500.  16].                14].                7]
Steel or iron\5 6\..............  ..................  1.90 (0.0747) [MSG  2.66 (0.1046) [MSG  4.55 (0.1793) [MSG
                                                       14].                12].                7]
Aluminum \7\....................  B209, alloy 5052,   6.35 (0.250) [USSG  6.35 (0.250) [USSG  6.35 (0.250) [USSG
                                   5083, 5086.         3].                 3].                 3]
Fiber reinforced plastic........  ..................  as required \8\...  as required \8\...  as required \8\
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\1\ 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 iron and steel. The letters ``AWG'' stand for ``American Wire Gage'' (or Brown and Sharpe
  Gage) for nonferrous sheet thicknesses. The letters ``MSG'' stand for ``Manufacturers' Standard Gage'' for
  sheet steel thickness.
\2\ Tanks over 1514 liters (400 gallons) shall be designed with a factor of safety of four on the ultimate
  strength of the material used with a design held of not less than 1220 millimeters (4 feet) of liquid above
  the top of the tank.
\3\ Nickel-copper not less than 0.79 millimeter (0.031 inch) [USSG 22] may be used for tanks up to 114- liter
  (30-gallon) capacity.
\4\ Acceptable only for gasoline service.
\5\ Gasoline fuel tanks constructed of iron or steel, which are less than 5 millimeter (0.1875 inch) thick,
  shall be galvanized inside and outside by the hot dip process. Tanks intended for use with diesel oil shall
  not be internally galvanized.
\6\ Stainless steel tanks are not included in this category.
\7\ Anodic to most common metals. Avoid dissimilar metal contact with tank body.
\8\ The requirements of Sec.   119.440(a)(2) apply.

    (2) Fiber reinforced plastic may be used for diesel fuel tanks under 
the following provisions:
    (i) The materials must be fire retardant. Flammability of the 
material must be determined by the standard test methods in American 
Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D635, ``Rate of Burning and/or 
Extent and Time of Burning of Self-Supporting Plastics in a Horizontal 
Position,'' and ASTM D2863, ``Measuring the Minimum Oxygen Concentration 
to Support Candle-like Combustion of Plastics (Oxygen Index),'' or other 
standard specified by the Commandant. The results of these tests must 
show that the average extent of burning is less than 10 millimeters 
(0.394 inches), the average time of burning is less than 50 seconds, and 
the limiting oxygen index is greater than 21.
    (ii) Tanks must meet UL 1102, ``Non-integral Marine Fuel Tanks,'' or 
other standard specified by the Commandant. Testing may be accomplished 
by an independent laboratory or by the fabricator to the satisfaction of 
the cognizant OCMI.
    (iii) Tanks must be designed to withstand the maximum head to which 
they may be subjected to in service.
    (iv) Installation of nozzles, flanges or other fittings for pipe 
connections to the tanks must be acceptable to the cognizant OCMI.
    (v) Baffle plates, if installed, must be of the same material and 
not less than the minimum thickness of the tank walls. Limber holes at 
the bottom and air holes at the top of all baffles must be provided. 
Baffle plates must be installed at the time the tests required by UL 
1102, or other standard specified by the Commandant, are conducted.

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    (3) Materials other than those listed in Table 119.440(a)(1) must be 
approved by the Commandant. An independent tank using material approved 
by the Commandant under this paragraph must meet the testing 
requirements of UL 1102, or other standard specified by the Commandant. 
Testing may be accomplished by an independent laboratory or by the 
fabricator to the satisfaction of the OCMI.
    (4) Tanks with flanged-up top edges that may trap and hold moisture 
are prohibited.
    (5) Openings for fill pipes, vent pipes, and machinery fuel supply 
pipes, and openings for fuel level gauges, where used, must be on the 
topmost surfaces of tanks. Tanks may not have any openings in bottoms, 
sides, or ends, except for:
    (i) An opening fitted with a threaded plug or cap installed for tank 
cleaning purposes; and
    (ii) In a diesel fuel tank, openings for supply piping and tubular 
gauge glasses.
    (6) All tank joints must be welded or brazed. Lap joints may not be 
used.
    (7) Nozzles, flanges, or other fittings for pipe connections to a 
metal tank must be welded or brazed to the tank. Tank openings in way of 
pipe connections must be properly reinforced where necessary. Where fuel 
level gauges are used on a metal tank, the flanges to which gauge 
fittings are attached must be welded or brazed to the tank. Tubular 
gauge glasses, if fitted to diesel fuel tanks, must be of heat resistant 
materials, adequately protected from mechanical damage, and provided at 
the tank connections with devices that will automatically close in the 
event of rupture of the gauge or gauge lines.
    (8) A metal tank exceeding 760 millimeters (30 inches) in any 
horizontal dimension must:
    (i) Be fitted with vertical baffle plates, which meet paragraph 
(a)(9) of this section, at intervals not exceeding 760 millimeters (30 
inches) to provide strength and to control the excessive surge of fuel; 
or
    (ii) The owner shall submit calculations to the Commanding Officer, 
Marine Safety Center demonstrating the structural adequacy of the tank 
in a fully loaded static condition and in a worst case dynamic 
(sloshing) condition.
    (9) Baffle plates, where required in metal tanks, must be of the 
same material and not less than the minimum thickness required in the 
tank walls and must be connected to the tank walls by welding or 
brazing. Limber holes at the bottom and air holes at the top of all 
baffles must be provided.
    (10) Iron or steel diesel fuel tanks must not be galvanized on the 
interior. Galvanizing, paint, or other suitable coating must be used to 
protect the outside of iron and steel diesel fuel tanks.
    (b) Location and installation. Independent fuel tanks must be 
located and installed in compliance with the requirements of this 
paragraph.
    (1) Fuel tanks must be located in, or as close as practicable to, 
machinery spaces.
    (2) Fuel tanks and fittings must be so installed as to permit 
examination, testing, or removal for cleaning with minimum disturbance 
to the hull structure.
    (3) Fuel tanks must be adequately supported and braced to prevent 
movement. The supports and braces must be insulated from contact with 
the tank surfaces with a nonabrasive and nonabsorbent material.
    (4) All fuel tanks must be electrically bonded to a common ground.
    (c) Tests. Independent fuel tanks must be tested in compliance with 
the requirements of this part prior to being used to carry fuel.
    (1) Prior to installation, tanks vented to the atmosphere must be 
hydrostatically tested to, and must withstand, a pressure of 35 kPa (5 
psig) or 1.5 times the maximum pressure head to which they may be 
subjected in service, whichever is greater. A standpipe of 3.5 meters 
(11.5 feet) in height attached to the tank may be filled with water to 
accomplish the 35 kPa (5 psig) test. Permanent deformation of the tank 
will not be cause for rejection unless accompanied by leakage.
    (2) After installation of the fuel tank on a vessel, the complete 
installation must be tested in the presence of a marine inspector, or an 
individual specified by the cognizant OCMI, to a head

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not less than that to which the tank may be subjected in service. Fuel 
may be used as the testing medium.
    (3) All tanks not vented to the atmosphere must be constructed and 
tested in accordance with Sec.  119.330 of this part.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 922, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-1999-5151, 64 
FR 67183, Dec. 1, 1999]



Sec.  119.445  Fill and sounding pipes for fuel tanks.

    (a) Fill pipes for fuel tanks must be not less than 40 millimeters 
(1.5 inches) nominal pipe size.
    (b) There must be a means of accurately determining the amount of 
fuel in each fuel tank either by sounding, through a separate sounding 
pipe or a fill pipe, or by an installed marine type fuel gauge.
    (c) Where sounding pipes are used, each opening must be at least as 
high as the opening of the fill pipe and they must be kept closed at all 
times except during sounding.
    (d) Fill pipes and sounding pipes must be so arranged that overflow 
of liquid or vapor cannot escape to the inside of the vessel.
    (e) Fill pipes and sounding pipes must run as directly as possible, 
preferably in a straight line, from the deck connection to the top of 
the tank. Such pipes must terminate on the weather deck and must be 
fitted with shutoff valves, watertight deck plates, or screw caps, 
suitably marked for identification. Diesel fill pipes and sounding pipes 
may terminate at the top of the tank.
    (f) Where a flexible fill pipe section is necessary, suitable 
flexible tubing or hose having high resistance to salt water, petroleum 
oils, heat and vibration, may be used. Such hose must overlap metallic 
pipe ends at least 1.5 times the pipe diameter and must be secured at 
each end by clamps. The flexible section must be accessible and as near 
the upper end of the fill pipe as practicable. When the flexible section 
is a nonconductor of electricity, the metallic sections of the fill pipe 
separated thereby must be joined by a conductor for protection against 
generation of a static charge when filling with fuel.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 922, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996]



Sec.  119.450  Vent pipes for fuel tanks.

    (a) Each unpressurized fuel tank must be fitted with a pipe 
connected to the highest point of the tank.
    (b) The minimum net cross sectional area of the vent pipe for diesel 
fuel tanks must be as follows:
    (1) Not less than the cross sectional area of 16 millimeters (0.625 
inches) outer diameter (O.D.) tubing (0.9 millimeter (0.035 inch) wall 
thickness, 20 gauge), if the fill pipe terminates at the top of the 
tank;
    (2) Not less than the cross sectional area of 19 millimeters (0.75 
inches) O.D. tubing (9.8 millimeter (0.035) inch) wall thickness, 20 
gauge), if the fill pipe extends into the tank; and
    (3) Not less than the cross sectional area of the fill pipe if the 
tank is filled under pressure.
    (c) The discharge ends of fuel tank vent pipes must terminate on the 
hull exterior as high above the waterline as practicable and remote from 
any hull openings, or they must terminate in U-bends as high above the 
weather deck as practicable and as far as practicable from opening into 
any enclosed spaces. Vent pipes terminating on the hull exterior must be 
installed or equipped to prevent the accidental contamination of the 
fuel by water under normal operating conditions.
    (d) The discharge ends of fuel tank vent pipes must be fitted with 
removable flame screens or flame arresters. The flame screens must 
consist of a single screen of corrosion resistant wire of at least 30 x 
30 mesh. The flame screens or flame arresters must be of such size and 
design as to prevent reduction in the net cross sectional area of the 
vent pipe and permit cleaning or renewal of the flame screens or 
arrester elements.
    (e) Where a flexible vent pipe section is necessary, suitable 
flexible tubing or hose having high resistance to salt water, petroleum 
oils, heat and vibration, may be used. Such hose must overlap metallic 
pipe ends at least 1.5 times the pipe diameter and must be secured at 
each end by clamps. The

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flexible section must be accessible and as near the upper end of the 
vent pipe as practicable.
    (f) Fuel tank vent pipes shall be installed to gradient upward to 
prevent fuel from being trapped in the line.



Sec.  119.455  Fuel piping.

    (a) Materials and workmanship. The materials and construction of 
fuel lines, including pipe, tube, and hose, must comply with the 
requirements of this paragraph.
    (1) Fuel lines must be annealed tubing of copper, nickel-copper, or 
copper-nickel having a minimum wall thickness of 0.9 millimeters (0.35 
inches) except that:
    (i) Diesel fuel piping of other materials, such as seamless steel 
pipe or tubing, which provide equivalent safety may be used;
    (ii) Diesel fuel piping of aluminum is acceptable on aluminum hull 
vessels provided it is at least Schedule 80; and
    (iii) When used, flexible hose must meet the requirements of Sec.  
56.60-25 in subchapter F of this chapter.
    (2) Tubing connections and fittings must be of nonferrous drawn or 
forged metal of the flared type except that flareless fittings of the 
nonbite type may be used when the tubing system is of nickel-copper or 
copper-nickel. When making tube connections, the tubing must be cut 
square and flared by suitable tools. Tube ends must be annealed before 
flaring.
    (3) Cocks are prohibited except for the solid bottom type with 
tapered plugs and union bonnets.
    (b) Installation. The installation of fuel lines, including pipe, 
tube, and hose, must comply with the requirements of this paragraph.
    (1) Diesel fuel lines may be connected to the fuel tank at or near 
the bottom of the tank.
    (2) Fuel lines must be accessible, protected from mechanical injury, 
and effectively secured against excessive movement and vibration by the 
use of soft nonferrous metal straps that have no sharp edges and are 
insulated to protect against corrosion. Where passing through bulkheads, 
fuel lines must be protected by close fitting ferrules or stuffing 
boxes. All fuel lines and fittings must be accessible for inspection.
    (3) Shutoff valves, installed so as to close against the fuel flow, 
must be fitted in the fuel supply lines, one at the tank connection and 
one at the engine end of the fuel line to stop fuel flow when servicing 
accessories. The shutoff valve at the tank must be manually operable 
from outside the compartment in which the valve is located, preferably 
from an accessible position on the weather deck. If the handle to the 
shutoff valve at the tank is located inside the tank compartment, it 
must be located so that the operator does not have to reach more than 
300 millimeters (12 inches) into the compartment and the valve handle 
must be shielded from flames by the same material the hull is 
constructed of, or some noncombustible material. Electric solenoid 
valves must not be used, unless used in addition to the manual valve.
    (4) A loop of copper tubing or a short length of flexible hose must 
be installed in the fuel supply line at or near the engines. The 
flexible hose must meet the requirements of Sec.  56.60-25 in subchapter 
F of this chapter.
    (5) A suitable metal marine type strainer, meeting the requirements 
of the engine manufacturer, must be fitted in the fuel supply line in 
the engine compartment. Strainers must be leak free. Strainers must be 
of the type opening on top for cleaning screens. Fuel filter and 
strainer bowls must be highly resistant to shattering due to mechanical 
impact and resistant to failure due to thermal shock. Fuel filters 
fitted with bowls of other than steel construction must be approved by 
the Commandant and be protected from mechanical damage. Approval of 
bowls of other than steel construction will specify if a flame shield is 
required.
    (6) All accessories installed in the fuel line must be independently 
supported.
    (7) Valves for removing water or impurities from diesel fuel in 
water traps or strainers are permitted. These valves must be provided 
with caps or plugs to prevent fuel leakage.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 922, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996]

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Sec.  119.458  Portable fuel systems.

    (a) Portable fuel systems, including portable tanks and related fuel 
lines and accessories, are prohibited except where used for portable 
dewatering pumps or outboard motor installations.
    (b) The design, construction and stowage of portable tanks and 
related fuel lines and accessories must meet the requirements of ABYC H-
25, ``Portable Gasoline Fuel Systems for Flammable Liquids,'' or other 
standard specified by the Commandant.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 922, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51352, Sept. 
30, 1997]



Sec.  119.465  Ventilation of spaces containing diesel machinery.

    (a) A space containing diesel machinery must be fitted with adequate 
means, such as dripproof ventilators, ducts, or louvers, to provide 
sufficient air for proper operation of main engines and auxiliary 
engines.
    (b) Air-cooled propulsion and auxiliary diesel engines installed 
below deck, as permitted by Sec.  119.420 of this part, must be fitted 
with air supply ducts or piping from the weather deck. The ducts or 
piping must be so arranged and supported to be capable of safely 
sustaining stresses induced by weight and engine vibration and to 
minimize transfer of vibration to the supporting structure. Prior to 
installation of ventilation system for such engines, plans or sketches 
showing machinery arrangement including air supplies, exhaust stack, 
method of attachment of ventilation ducts to the engine, location of 
spark arresting mufflers and capacity of ventilation blowers must be 
submitted to the cognizant OCMI for approval.
    (c) A space containing diesel machinery must be fitted with at least 
two ducts to furnish natural or powered supply and exhaust ventilation. 
The total inlet area and the total outlet area of each ventilation duct 
may not be less than one square inch for each foot of beam of the 
vessel. These minimum areas must be increased as necessary when the 
ducts are considered as part of the air supply to the engines.
    (d) A duct must be of rigid permanent construction, which does not 
allow any appreciable vapor flow except through normal openings, and 
made of the same material as the hull or of noncombustible material. The 
duct must lead as directly as possible from its intake opening to its 
terminus and be securely fastened and supported.
    (e) A supply duct must be provided with a cowl or scoop having a 
free area not less than twice the required duct area. When the cowl or 
scoop is screened, the mouth area must be increased to compensate for 
the area of the screen wire. A cowl or scoop must be kept open at all 
times except when the weather is such as to endanger the vessel if the 
openings are not temporarily closed.
    (f) Except as required by Sec.  116.610(f) of this chapter, dampers 
may not be fitted in a supply duct.
    (g) A duct opening may not be located where the natural flow of air 
is unduly obstructed, adjacent to possible sources of vapor ignition, or 
where exhaust air may be taken into a supply duct.
    (h) Provision must be made for closing all supply duct cowls or 
scoops and exhaust duct discharge openings for a space protected by a 
fixed gas extinguishing system. All closure devices must be readily 
available and mounted in the vicinity of the vent.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 922, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51352, Sept. 
30, 1997]



Sec.  119.470  Ventilation of spaces containing diesel fuel tanks.

    (a) Unless provided with ventilation that complies with Sec.  
119.465 of this part, a space containing a diesel fuel tank and no 
machinery must meet one of the following requirements:
    (1) A space of 14 cubic meters (500 cubic feet) or more in volume 
must have a gooseneck vent of not less than 65 millimeters (2.5 inches) 
in diameter; or
    (2) A space of less than 14 cubic meters (500 cubic feet) in volume 
must have a gooseneck vent of not less than 40 millimeters (1.5 inches) 
in diameter.
    (b) Vent openings may not be located adjacent to possible sources of 
vapor ignition.

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                   Subpart E_Bilge and Ballast Systems



Sec.  119.500  General.

    (a) A vessel must be provided with a satisfactory arrangement for 
draining any watertight compartment, other than small buoyancy 
compartments, under all practicable conditions. Sluice valves are not 
permitted in watertight bulkheads.
    (b) Special consideration may be given to vessels, such as high 
speed craft, which have a high degree of subdivision and utilize 
numerous small buoyancy compartments. Where the probability of flooding 
of the space is limited to external hull damage, compartment drainage 
may be omitted provided it can be shown by stability calculations, 
submitted to the cognizant OCMI, that the safety of the vessel will not 
be impaired.



Sec.  119.510  Bilge piping system.

    A vessel must be provided with a piping system that meets Sec.  
56.50-50 in subchapter F of this chapter, with the following exceptions:
    (a) The space forward of the collision bulkhead need not be fitted 
with a bilge suction line when the arrangement of the vessel is such 
that ordinary leakage may be removed from this compartment by the use of 
a hand portable bilge pump or other equipment, and such equipment is 
provided; and
    (b) The vessel need not comply with Sec.  56.50-50(f) in subchapter 
F of this chapter.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 922, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR 
51047, Sept. 30, 1997]



Sec.  119.520  Bilge pumps.

    (a) Each vessel must be provided with bilge pumps in accordance with 
Sec.  56.50-55 in subchapter F of this chapter, with the following 
exceptions:
    (1) Note 1 in Table 56.50-55(a) is not applicable and should be 
disregarded; and
    (2) A non-self-propelled vessel must comply with Sec.  56.50-55(a) 
in subchapter F of this chapter instead of Sec.  56.50-55(b).
    (b) In addition to the requirements of paragraph (a) of this 
section, a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must 
have a portable hand bilge pump that must be:
    (1) Capable of pumping water, but not necessarily simultaneously, 
from all watertight compartments; and
    (2) Provided with suitable suction and discharge hoses capable of 
reaching the bilges of each watertight compartment, and discharging 
overboard.
    (c) A second power pump is an acceptable alternative to a hand pump 
if it is supplied by a source independent of the first power bilge pump.



Sec.  119.530  Bilge high level alarms.

    (a) Each vessel must be provided with a visual and audible alarm at 
the operating station to indicate a high water level in each of the 
following normally unmanned spaces:
    (1) A space with a through-hull fitting below the deepest load 
waterline, such as a lazarette;
    (2) A machinery space bilge, bilge well, shaft alley bilge, or other 
spaces subject to flooding from sea water piping within the space; and
    (3) A space with a non-watertight closure , such as a space with a 
non-watertight hatch on the main deck.
    (b) A visual indicator must be provided at the operating station to 
indicate when any automatic bilge pump is operating.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 922, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996, as 
amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58283, Sept. 29, 2014]



Sec.  119.540  Ballast systems.

    Solid and water ballast must comply with the requirements of subpart 
L of part 116 of this subchapter.



                       Subpart F_Steering Systems



Sec.  119.600  General.

    A self-propelled vessel must meet the applicable requirements for 
main and auxiliary steering apparatus in subchapters F (Marine 
Engineering) and J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter.

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                        Subpart G_Piping Systems



Sec.  119.700  General.

    Materials used in piping systems must meet the requirements of this 
subpart and be otherwise acceptable to the cognizant OCMI.



Sec.  119.710  Piping for vital systems.

    (a) Vital systems are those systems that are vital to a vessel's 
survivability and safety. For the purpose of this part the following are 
vital systems:
    (1) Fuel systems;
    (2) Fire main;
    (3) Carbon dioxide, Halon 1301, and clean agent systems;
    (4) Bilge system;
    (5) Steering system;
    (6) Propulsion system and its necessary auxiliaries and controls;
    (7) Ship's service and emergency electrical generation system and 
its necessary auxiliaries; and
    (8) A marine engineering system identified by the cognizant OCMI as 
being crucial to the survival of the vessel or to the protection of the 
personnel on board.
    (b) For the purpose of this part, a system not identified in 
paragraph (a) of this section is a non-vital system.
    (c) Piping used in a vital system must meet Sec.  56.60 in 
subchapter F of this chapter, except that Sec.  119.730 of this part 
replaces Sec.  56.60-20 in subchapter F of this chapter.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 922, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2006-24797, 77 
FR 33883, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  119.715  Piping subject to more than 1,034 kPa (150 psig) in 
non-vital systems.

    Piping subject to more than 1034 kPa (150 psig) in a non-vital 
system must be designed, fabricated, and inspected in accordance with 
the principles of American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B 31.1 
``American National Standard Code for Pressure Piping, Power Piping,'' 
or other standard specified by the Commandant.



Sec.  119.720  Nonmetallic piping materials.

    Nonmetallic piping materials, including nonmetallic flexible hose 
assemblies, must meet the requirements of Sec.  56.60-25 in subchapter F 
of this chapter.



Sec.  119.730  Nonferrous metallic piping materials.

    (a) Nonferrous metallic piping materials are acceptable for use in 
the following:
    (1) Non-vital systems;
    (2) Aluminum fuel piping on an aluminum hulled vessel, if at least 
Schedule 80;
    (3) Aluminum bilge, ballast, and firemain piping on an aluminum 
hulled vessel;
    (4) If acceptable to the cognizant OCMI, nonferrous metallic piping 
with a melting temperature above 927 [deg]C (1,700 [deg]F) may be used 
in vital systems that are deemed to be galvanically compatible; and
    (5) Other uses specifically accepted by the cognizant OCMI.
    (b) Where nonferrous metallic material is permitted for use in 
piping systems by this subpart, the restrictions in this paragraph 
apply:
    (1) Provisions must be made to protect piping systems using aluminum 
alloys in high risk fire areas due to the low melting point of aluminum 
alloys;
    (2) Provisions must be made to prevent or mitigate the effect of 
galvanic corrosion due to the relative solution potentials of copper, 
aluminum, and alloys of copper and aluminum, which are used in 
conjunction with each other, steel, or other metals and their alloys;
    (3) A suitable thread compound must be used in making up threaded 
joints in aluminum pipe to prevent seizing. Pipe in the annealed temper 
must not be threaded;
    (4) The use of aluminum alloys with a copper content exceeding 0.6 
percent is prohibited; and
    (5) The use of cast aluminum alloys in hydraulic fluid power systems 
must be in accordance with the requirements of Sec.  58.30-15(f) in 
subchapter F of this chapter.



PART 120_ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION--Table of Contents



                      Subpart A_General Provisions

Sec.
120.100 Intent.

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120.115 Applicability to existing vessels.

                     Subpart B_General Requirements

120.200 General design, installation, and maintenance requirements.
120.210 Protection from wet and corrosive environments.
120.220 General safety provisions.

            Subpart C_Power Sources and Distribution Systems

120.310 Power sources.
120.312 Power sources on vessels of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in 
          length carrying more than 600 passengers or with overnight 
          accommodations for more than 49 passengers.
120.320 Generators and motors.
120.322 Multiple generators.
120.324 Dual voltage generators.
120.330 Distribution panels and switchboards.
120.340 Cable and wiring requirements.
120.350 Batteries--general.
120.352 Battery categories.
120.354 Battery installations.
120.360 Semiconductor rectifier systems.
120.370 General grounding requirements.
120.372 Equipment and conductor grounding.
120.376 Grounded distribution systems (Neutral grounded).
120.378 Ungrounded systems.
120.380 Overcurrent protection.
120.390 Shore power.
120.392 Radiotelephone installations.

                       Subpart D_Lighting Systems

120.410 Lighting fixtures.
120.420 Navigation lights.
120.430 Portable lights.
120.432 Emergency lighting.
120.434 Lifeboat and liferaft floodlights on vessels of more than 19.8 
          meters (65 feet) in length with overnight accommodations for 
          more than 49 passengers.

            Subpart E_Miscellaneous Systems and Requirements

120.520 Lifeboat winches.
120.530 Hazardous areas.
120.540 Elevators.
120.550 General alarm systems.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 
1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
0170.1.

    Source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 928, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise 
noted.



                      Subpart A_General Provisions



Sec.  120.100  Intent.

    This part contains requirements for the design, construction, 
installation, and operation of electrical equipment and systems 
including power sources, lighting, motors, miscellaneous equipment, and 
safety systems.



Sec.  120.115  Applicability to existing vessels.

    (a) Except as otherwise required by paragraphs (b) and (c) of this 
section, an existing vessel must comply with the regulations on 
electrical installations, equipment, and material that were applicable 
to the vessel on March 10, 1996, or, as an alternative, the vessel may 
comply with the regulations in this part.
    (b) An existing vessel must comply with the requirements of 
Sec. Sec.  120.420 and 120.430 of this part.
    (c) New installations of electrical equipment and material, and the 
repair or replacement of wire and cable, on an existing vessel, which 
are completed to the satisfaction of the cognizant Officer in Charge, 
Marine Inspection (OCMI) on or after March 11, 1996, must comply with 
this part. Replacement of existing equipment, not including wire or 
cable, installed on the vessel prior to March 11, 1996, need not comply 
with the regulations in this part.



                     Subpart B_General Requirements



Sec.  120.200  General design, installation, and maintenance requirements.

    Electrical equipment on a vessel must be installed and maintained 
to:
    (a) Provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency 
conditions;
    (b) Protect passengers, crew, other persons, and the vessel from 
electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in 
electrical equipment, and electrical shock;
    (c) Minimize accidental personnel contact with energized parts; and
    (d) Prevent electrical ignition of flammable vapors.

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Sec.  120.210  Protection from wet and corrosive environments.

    (a) Electrical equipment used in the following locations must be 
dripproof:
    (1) A machinery space;
    (2) A location normally exposed to splashing, water washdown, or 
other wet conditions within a galley, a laundry, or a public washroom or 
toilet room that has a bath or shower; or
    (3) Another space with a similar moisture level.
    (b) Electrical equipment exposed to the weather must be watertight.
    (c) Electrical equipment exposed to corrosive environments must be 
of suitable construction and corrosion-resistant.



Sec.  120.220  General safety provisions.

    (a) Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the 
roll, pitch, and vibration of the vessel underway.
    (b) All equipment, including switches, fuses, lampholders, etc., 
must be suitable for the voltage and current utilized.
    (c) Receptacle outlets of the type providing a grounded pole or a 
specific direct current polarity must be of a configuration that will 
not permit improper connection.
    (d) All electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked and 
identified.
    (e) Any cabinet, panel, box, or other enclosure containing more than 
one source of power must be fitted with a sign warning persons of this 
condition and identifying the circuits to be disconnected.



            Subpart C_Power Sources and Distribution Systems



Sec.  120.310  Power sources.

    (a)(1) Each vessel that relies on electricity to power the following 
loads must be arranged so that the loads can be energized from two 
sources of electricity:
    (i) The vital systems listed in Sec.  119.710 of this chapter;
    (ii) Interior lighting except for decorative lights;
    (iii) Communication systems including a public address system 
required under Sec.  121.610 of this chapter; and
    (iv) Navigation equipment and lights.
    (2) Except as provided in Sec.  120.312 of this part, a vessel with 
batteries of adequate capacity to supply the loads specified in 
paragraph (a)(1) of this section for three hours, and a generator or 
alternator driven by a propulsion engine, complies with the requirement 
in paragraph (a)(1) of this section.
    (b) Where a ship service generator driven by a propulsion engine is 
used as a source of electrical power, a vessel speed change, throttle 
movement or change in direction of the propeller shaft rotation must not 
interrupt power to any of the loads specified in paragraph (a)(1) of 
this section.



Sec.  120.312  Power sources on vessels of more than 19.8 meters 
(65 feet) in length carrying more than 600 passengers or with overnight
accommodations for more than 49 passengers.

    A vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying more 
than 600 passengers or with overnight accommodations for more than 49 
passengers must have:
    (a) Two generator sets;
    (b) An electrical power system that complies with the requirements 
of Sec. Sec.  111.10-4, 111.10-5, and 111.10-9, in subchapter J of this 
chapter;
    (c) A final emergency power source, as defined by Sec.  112.01-20 in 
subchapter J of this chapter, with sufficient capacity to power the 
loads listed in Sec.  112.15-5 in subchapter J of this chapter for three 
hours; and
    (d) The final emergency power source located outside the machinery 
space.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 928, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by 62 FR 51352, Sept. 
30, 1997; USCG-2011-0618, 76 FR 60754, Sept. 30, 2011]



Sec.  120.320  Generators and motors.

    (a) Each generator and motor must be:
    (1) In a location that is accessible, adequately ventilated, and as 
dry as practicable; and
    (2) Mounted above the bilges to avoid damage by splash and to avoid 
contact with low lying vapors.

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    (b) Each generator and motor must be designed for an ambient 
temperature of 50 [deg]C (122 [deg]F) except that:
    (1) If the ambient temperature in the space where a generator or 
motor will be located will not exceed 40 [deg]C (104 [deg]F) under 
normal operating conditions, the generator or motor may be designed for 
an ambient temperature of 40 [deg]C (104 [deg]F); and
    (2) A generator or motor designed for 40 [deg]C (104 [deg]F) may be 
used in 50 [deg]C (122 [deg]F) ambient locations provided the generator 
or motor is derated to 80 percent of the full load rating, and the 
rating or setting of the overcurrent devices is reduced accordingly.
    (c) A voltmeter and an ammeter, which can be used for measuring 
voltage and current of a generator that is in operation, must be 
provided for a generator rated at 50 volts or more. For each alternating 
current generator, a means for measuring frequency must also be 
provided.
    (d) Each generator must have a nameplate attached to it containing 
the information required by Article 445 of the National Electrical Code 
(NEC) (National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70), and for a 
generator derated in accordance with paragraph (b)(2) of this section, 
the derated capacity.
    (e) Each motor must have a nameplate attached to it containing the 
information required by Article 430 of the NEC (NFPA 70), and for a 
motor derated in accordance with paragraph (b)(2) of this section, the 
derated capacity.
    (f) Each generator must be protected by an overcurrent device set at 
a value not exceeding 115 percent of the generator full load rating.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 928, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51352, Sept. 
30, 1997]



Sec.  120.322  Multiple generators.

    When a vessel is equipped with two or more generators to supply 
ship's service power, the following requirements must be met:
    (a) Each generator must have an independent prime mover; and
    (b) The generator circuit breakers must be interlocked to prevent 
the generators from being simultaneously connected to the switchboard, 
except for the circuit breakers of a generator operated in parallel with 
another generator when the installation meets Sec. Sec.  111.12-11(f), 
and 111.30-25(d) in subchapter J of this chapter.



Sec.  120.324  Dual voltage generators.

    (a) A dual voltage generator installed on a vessel shall be of the 
grounded type, where:
    (1) The neutral of a dual voltage system must be solidly connected 
at the switchboard's neutral bus; and
    (2) The neutral bus shall be connected to ground.
    (b) The neutral of a dual voltage system must be accessible for 
checking the insulation resistance of the generator to ground before the 
generator is connected to the bus.
    (c) Ground detection must be provided that:
    (1) For an alternating current system, meets Sec.  111.05-27 in 
subchapter J of this chapter; and
    (2) For a direct current system, meets Sec.  111.05-29 in subchapter 
J of this chapter.



Sec.  120.330  Distribution panels and switchboards.

    (a) Each distribution panel and switchboard must be in as dry a 
location as practicable, adequately ventilated, and protected from 
falling debris and dripping or splashing water.
    (b) Each distribution panel or switchboard must be totally enclosed 
and of the dead front type.
    (c) Each switchboard must have nonconductive handrails.
    (d) Each switchboard must be fitted with a dripshield.
    (e) Distribution panels and switchboards that are accessible from 
the rear must be constructed to prevent a person from accidentally 
contacting energized parts.
    (f) Working space must be provided around all main distribution 
panels and switchboards of at least 610 millimeters (24 inches) in front 
of the switchboard, and at least 455 millimeters (18 inches) behind the 
switchboard. Rear access is prohibited when the working space behind the 
switchboard is less than 455 millimeters (18 inches).
    (g) Nonconducting mats or grating must be provided on the deck in 
front of each switchboard and, if accessible

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from the rear, on the deck in the rear of the switchboard.
    (h) All uninsulated current carrying parts must be mounted on 
noncombustible, nonabsorbent, high dielectric insulating material.
    (i) Equipment mounted on a hinged door of an enclosure must be 
constructed or shielded so that a person will not accidentally contact 
energized parts of the door mounted equipment when the door is open and 
the circuit energized.
    (j) In the design of control, interlock, or indicator circuit, the 
disconnect device and its connections, including each terminal block for 
terminating the vessel's wiring, must not have electrically unshielded 
or uninsulated surfaces.
    (k) Switchboards and distribution panels must be sized in accordance 
with Sec.  111.30-19 in subchapter J of this chapter.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 928, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996]



Sec.  120.340  Cable and wiring requirements.

    (a) If individual wires, rather than cables, are used in systems 
greater than 50 volts, the wire must be in conduit.
    (b) All cable and wire must:
    (1) Have stranded copper conductors with sufficient current carrying 
capacity for the circuit in which they are used;
    (2) Be installed in a manner to avoid or reduce interference with 
radio reception and compass indication;
    (3) Be protected from the weather;
    (4) Be installed with metal supports spaced not more than 610 
millimeters (24 inches) apart, and in such a manner as to avoid chafing 
and other damage. The use of plastic tie wraps must be limited to 
bundling or retention of multiple cable installations, and not used as a 
means of support;
    (5) Not be installed with sharp bends;
    (6) Be protected by metal coverings or other suitable means if in 
areas subject to mechanical abuse. Horizontal pipes used for protection 
shall have 6 millimeter (.25 inch) holes for drainage every 1,520 
millimeters (5 feet);
    (7) Be suitable for low temperature and high humidity if installed 
in refrigerated compartments;
    (8) Not be located in a tank unless the cable provides power to 
equipment in the tank; and
    (9) Have sheathing or wire insulation compatible with the fluid in a 
tank when installed as allowed by paragraph (b)(8) of this section.
    (c) Conductors in power and lighting circuits must be No. 14 
American Wire Gauge (AWG) or larger. Conductors in control and indicator 
circuits must be No. 22 AWG or larger.
    (d) Cable and wire for power and lighting circuits must:
    (1) Meet Section 310-13 of the NEC (NFPA 70) except that asbestos 
insulated cable and dry location cables can not be used;
    (2) Be listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), as UL Boat or UL 
Marine cable; or
    (3) Meet Sec.  111.60-1 in subchapter J of this chapter for cable 
and Sec.  111.60-11 in subchapter J of this chapter for wire.
    (e) Cable or wire serving vital systems listed in Sec.  119.710 of 
this subchapter or emergency loads must be routed as far as practicable 
from high risk fire areas, such as galleys, laundries, and machinery 
spaces.
    (f) Cable or wire serving duplicated equipment must be separated so 
that a casualty that affects one cable does not affect the other.
    (g) Each connection to a conductor or terminal part of a conductor 
must be made within an enclosure and have either:
    (1) A pressure type connector on each conductor;
    (2) A solder lug on each conductor;
    (3) A splice made with a pressure type connector to a flexible lead 
or conductor; or
    (4) A splice that is soldered, brazed, or welded to a flexible lead 
or conductor.
    (h) A connector or lug of the set screw type must not be used with a 
stranded conductor smaller than No. 14 AWG except if there is a 
nonrotating follower that travels with the set screw and makes pressure 
contact with the conductor.
    (i) Each pressure type wire connector and lug must meet UL 486A, 
``Wire

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Connectors and Soldering Lugs for Use With Copper Conductors,'' or other 
standard specified by the Commandant. The use of twist-on type wire nuts 
is permitted under the following conditions:
    (1) The connections must be made within an enclosure and the 
insulated cap of the connector must be secured to prevent loosening due 
to vibration.
    (2) Twist-on type connectors may not be used for making joints in 
cables, facilitating a conductor splice, or extending the length of a 
circuit.
    (j) Each terminal block must have 6-32 terminal screws or larger.
    (k) Wire connectors utilized in conjunction with screw type terminal 
blocks must be of the captive type such as the ring or the flanged spade 
type.
    (l) A cable must not be spliced in a hazardous location.
    (m) A cable may be spliced in a location, other than a hazardous 
location, under the following conditions:
    (1) A cable installed in a subassembly may be spliced to a cable 
installed in another subassembly;
    (2) For a vessel receiving alterations, a cable may be spliced to 
extend a circuit;
    (3) A cable having a large size or exceptional length may be spliced 
to facilitate its installation; and
    (4) A cable may be spliced to replace a damaged section of the cable 
if, before replacing the damaged section, the insulation resistance of 
the remainder of the cable is measured, and it is determined that the 
condition of the insulation is unimpaired.
    (n) All material in a cable splice must be chemically compatible 
with all other material in the splice and with the materials in the 
cable.
    (o) Ampacities of wires must meet Section 310-15 of the NEC (NFPA 
70), or other standard specified by the Commandant. Ampacities of cables 
must meet table A6 of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers 
(IEEE) Standard 45, ``Recommended Practice for Electrical Installations 
on Shipboard,'' or other standard specified by the Commandant. 
Ampacities for Navy cable must meet NAVSEA Design Data Sheet (DDS) 304-2 
``Electrical Cable, Ratings and Characteristics'' as appropriate.
    (p) Conductors must be sized so that the voltage drop at the load 
terminals does not exceed 10 percent. Table 1 to Sec.  120.340(p) 
indicates the size of conductor required for corresponding lengths and 
steady state (stable) values to obtain not more than this voltage drop 
at the load terminals of a two conductor circuit.

                                           Table 1 to Sec.   120.340(p)--Conductor Sizes for Amperes--Lengths
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                              Length of conductor in meters (feet) from source of current to most distant fixture
                                                      --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
          Total current on circuit, amperes              3.1      4.5      6.1      7.6      9.2      10.7     12.2     13.7     15.2     16.8     18.3
                                                         (10)     (15)     (20)     (25)     (30)     (35)     (40)     (45)     (50)     (55)     (60)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                  12 volts, 2-wire--10 percent drop wire sizes (A.W.G.)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
5....................................................       14       14       14       14       14       14       14       14       12       12       12
14...................................................       14       14       14       12       12       12       10       10       10       10        8
15...................................................       14       14       12       10       10       10        8        8        8        8        8
20...................................................       12       12       10       10        8        8        8        8        6        6        6
25...................................................       10       10       10        8        8        8        6        6        6        6        4
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Other values can be computed by means of the following formula:
    [GRAPHIC] [TIFF OMITTED] TR10JA96.006
    
Where:

cm = Circular-mil area of conductor.
K = 3.28 ohms/mil-meter (metric)
K = 10.75 ohms/mil-foot (english)
    (a constant representing the resistance of cooper).
I = Load current, in amperes.
L = length of conductor from center of distribution, in meters (feet).
E = Voltage drop at load, in volts.

    (q) If used, each armored cable metallic covering must:
    (1) Be electrically continuous; and
    (2) Be grounded at each end of the run to:
    (i) The metallic hull; or

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    (ii) The common ground plate on nonmetallic vessels; and
    (3) Have final sub-circuits grounded at the supply end only.
    (r) A portable or temporary electric cord or cable must be 
constructed and used in compliance with the requirements of Sec.  
111.60-13 in subchapter J of this chapter for a flexible electric cord 
or cable.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 928, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996, as 
amended at 62 FR 51352, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2016-0498, 82 FR 35092, 
July 28, 2017]



Sec.  120.350  Batteries--general.

    (a) Where provisions are made for charging batteries, there must be 
natural or induced ventilation sufficient to dissipate the gases 
generated.
    (b) Each battery must be located as high above the bilge as 
practicable, secured to protect against shifting with the roll and pitch 
of the vessel, and free from exposure to water splash or spray.
    (c) Batteries must be accessible for maintenance and removal.
    (d) Connections must be made to battery terminals with permanent 
type connectors. Spring clips or other temporary type clamps are 
prohibited.
    (e) Batteries must be mounted in trays lined with, or constructed 
of, a material that is resistant to damage by the electrolyte.
    (f) Battery chargers must have an ammeter connected in the charging 
circuit.
    (g) If the batteries are not adjacent to a distribution panel or 
switchboard that distributes power to the lighting, motor, and appliance 
circuits, the battery lead must have a fuse in series, located as close 
as practicable to the battery.
    (h) Batteries used for engine starting are to be located as close as 
possible to the engine or engines served.



Sec.  120.352  Battery categories.

    This section applies to batteries installed to meet the requirements 
of Sec.  120.310 of this part for secondary sources of power to vital 
loads, or sources of power to final emergency loads.
    (a) Large. A large battery installation is one connected to a 
battery charger having an output of more than 2 kilowatts (kw), computed 
from the highest possible charging current and the rated voltage of the 
battery installation.
    (b) Small. A small battery installation is one connected to a 
battery charger having an output of 2 kw or less, computed as above.



Sec.  120.354  Battery installations.

    (a) Large batteries. Each large battery installation must be located 
in a locker, room or enclosed box solely dedicated to the storage of 
batteries. Ventilation must be provided in accordance with Sec.  111.15-
10 in subchapter J of this chapter. Electrical equipment located within 
the battery enclosure must be approved by an independent laboratory for 
Class I, Division 1, Group B hazardous locations and meet Sec.  111.105 
in subchapter J of this chapter.
    (b) Small batteries. Each small battery installation must be located 
in a well ventilated space and protected from falling objects. A small 
battery installation must not be in a closet, storeroom, or similar 
space.



Sec.  120.360  Semiconductor rectifier systems.

    (a) Each semiconductor rectifier system must have an adequate heat 
removal system that prevents overheating.
    (b) Where a semiconductor rectifier system is used in a propulsion 
system or in other vital systems it must:
    (1) Have a current limiting circuit;
    (2) Have external overcurrent protection; and
    (3) Meet Sections 35.84.2 and 35.84.4 of the American Bureau of 
Shipping (ABS), ``Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels,'' or 
other standard specified by the Commandant.



Sec.  120.370  General grounding requirements.

    (a) A vessel's hull must not carry current as a conductor except for 
the following systems:
    (1) Impressed current cathodic protection systems; or
    (2) Battery systems for engine starting.
    (b) Receptacle outlets and attachment plugs for portable lamps, 
tools, and similar apparatus operating at 100

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volts or more, must have a grounding pole and a grounding conductor in 
the portable cord.
    (c) Each nonmetallic mast and top mast must have a lightning ground 
conductor.



Sec.  120.372  Equipment and conductor grounding.

    (a) All metallic enclosures and frames of electrical equipment must 
be permanently grounded to the hull on a metallic vessel. On a 
nonmetallic vessel, the enclosures and frames of electrical equipment 
must be bonded together to a common ground by a normally non-current 
carrying conductor. Metallic cases of instruments and secondary windings 
of instrument transformers must be grounded.
    (b) On a nonmetallic vessel, where a ground plate is provided for 
radio equipment, it must be connected to the common ground.
    (c) Equipment grounding conductors must be sized in accordance with 
Section 250-95 of the NEC (NFPA 70), or other standard specified by the 
Commandant.
    (d) Each insulated grounding conductor of a cable must be identified 
by one of the following means.
    (1) A green braid or green insulation;
    (2) Stripping the insulation from the entire exposed length of the 
grounding conductor; or
    (3) Marking the exposed insulation of the grounding conductor with 
green tape or green adhesive labels.
    (e) Cable armor must not be used to ground electrical equipment of 
systems.



Sec.  120.376  Grounded distribution systems (Neutral grounded).

    (a) If a grounded distribution system is provided, there must be 
only one connection to ground, regardless of the number of power 
sources. This ground connection must be at the switchboard or at the 
common ground plate, which must be accessible.
    (b) Each propulsion, power, lighting, or distribution system having 
a neutral bus or conductor must have the neutral grounded.
    (c) The neutral or each grounded generation and distribution system 
must be grounded at the generator switchboard and have the ground 
connection accessible for checking insulation resistance of the 
generator to ground before the generator is connected to the bus, except 
the neutral of an emergency power generation system must be grounded 
with:
    (1) No direct ground connection at the emergency switchboard;
    (2) The neutral bus permanently connected to the neutral bus on the 
main switchboard; and
    (3) No switch, circuit breaker, or fuse in the neutral conductor of 
the bus-tie feeder connecting the emergency switchboard to the main 
switchboard.
    (d) On a metallic vessel, a grounded alternating current system must 
be grounded to the hull. On a nonmetallic vessel, the neutral must be 
connected to the common ground, except that aluminum grounding 
conductors must not be used.



Sec.  120.378  Ungrounded systems.

    Each ungrounded system must be provided with a suitably sensitive 
ground detection system, located at the respective switchboard, that 
provides continuous indication of circuit status to ground with a 
provision to momentarily remove the indicating device from the reference 
ground.

[CGD 85-080, 62 FR 51352, Sept. 30, 1997]



Sec.  120.380  Overcurrent protection.

    (a) Overcurrent protection must be provided for each ungrounded 
conductor for the purpose of opening the electric circuit if the current 
reaches a value that causes an excessive or dangerous temperature in the 
conductor or conductor insulation.
    (b) The grounded conductor of a circuit must not be disconnected by 
a switch or circuit breaker, unless the ungrounded conductors are 
simultaneously disconnected.
    (c) A conductor of a control, interlock, or indicator circuit, such 
as a conductor for an instrument, pilot light, ground detector light, or 
potential transformer, must be protected by an overcurrent device.
    (d) Conductors must be protected in accordance with their current 
carrying capacities. If the allowable current carrying capacity does not 
correspond to a standard device size, the next larger

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overcurrent device may be used provided it does not exceed 150 per cent 
of the conductor current carrying capacity.
    (e) Steering gear control system circuits must be protected against 
short circuit.
    (f) Each steering gear feeder circuit must be protected by a circuit 
breaker that meets the requirements of Sec.  58.25-55 in subchapter F of 
this chapter.
    (g) Each lighting branch circuit must be protected against 
overcurrent either by fuses or circuit breakers rated at not more than 
30 amperes.
    (h) Overcurrent devices capable of carrying the starting current of 
the motor must be installed to protect motors, motor conductors, and 
control apparatus against:
    (1) Overcurrent due to short circuits or ground faults; and
    (2) Overload due to motor running overcurrent, in accordance with 
Sec.  111.70-1 in subchapter J of this chapter. A protective device 
integral with the motor, which is responsive to both motor current and 
temperature, may be used.
    (i) An emergency switch must be provided in the normally ungrounded 
main supply conductor from a battery. The switch must be accessible and 
located as close to the battery as practicable.
    (j) Disconnect means must be provided on the supply side of and 
adjacent to all fuses for the purpose of de-energizing the fuses for 
inspection and maintenance purposes.
    (k) If the disconnect means is not within sight of the equipment 
that the circuit supplies, means must be provided for locking the 
disconnect device in the open position.
    (l) Fuses must be of the cartridge type only and be listed by 
Underwriters Laboratories or another independent laboratory recognized 
by the Commandant.
    (m) Each circuit breaker must meet UL 489, ``Molded-Case Circuit 
Breakers and Circuit Breaker Enclosures,'' or other standard specified 
by the Commandant, and be of the manually reset type designed for:
    (1) Inverse time delay;
    (2) Instantaneous short circuit protection; and
    (3) Switching duty if the breaker is used as a switch.
    (n) Each circuit breaker must indicate whether it is in the open or 
closed position.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 928, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996, as 
amended at 62 FR 51352, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2002-13058, 67 FR 61279, 
Sept. 30, 2002]



Sec.  120.390  Shore power.

    A vessel with an electrical system operating at more than 50 volts, 
which is provided with a means to connect to shore power, must meet the 
following:
    (a) A shore power connection box or receptacle must be permanently 
installed at a convenient location:
    (b) A cable connecting the shore power connection box or receptacle 
to the switchboard or main distribution panel must be permanently 
installed;
    (c) A circuit breaker must be provided at the switchboard or main 
distribution panel for the shore power connection; and
    (d) The circuit breaker, required by paragraph (c) of this section, 
must be interlocked with the vessel's power sources so that shore power 
and the vessel's power sources may not be operated simultaneously.



Sec.  120.392  Radiotelephone installations.

    A separate circuit, with overcurrent protection at the main 
distribution panel, must be provided for each radiotelephone 
installation.



                       Subpart D_Lighting Systems



Sec.  120.410  Lighting fixtures.

    (a) Each lighting fixture globe, lens, or diffuser must have a guard 
or be made of high strength material, except in an accommodation space, 
radio room, galley, or similar space where it is not subject to damage.
    (b) A lighting fixture may not be used as a connection box for a 
circuit other than the branch circuit supplying the fixture.
    (c) A lighting fixture must be installed as follows:
    (1) Each fixture must comply with Sec.  120.200.
    (2) Each lighting fixture and lampholder must be fixed. A fixture

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must not be supported by the screw shell of a lampholder.
    (3) Each pendant type lighting fixture must be suspended by and 
supplied through a threaded, rigid conduit stem.
    (4) Each table lamp, desk lamp, floor lamp, or similar equipment 
must be secured in place so that it cannot be displaced by the roll or 
pitch of the vessel.
    (d) An exterior lighting fixture in an electrical system operating 
at more than 50 volts must comply with the requirements of UL 595, 
``Marine Type Electric Lighting Fixtures,'' or other standard specified 
by the Commandant. A lighting fixture in an accommodation space, radio 
room, galley or similar interior space may comply with, UL 1570, 
``Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures,'' UL 1571, ``Incandescent Lighting 
Fixtures,'' UL 1572, ``High Intensity Discharge Lighting Fixtures,'' UL 
1573, ``Stage and Studio Lighting Units,'' or UL 1574, ``Track Lighting 
Systems,'' as long as the general marine requirements of UL 595 are 
satisfied.



Sec.  120.420  Navigation lights.

    All vessels must have navigation lights that are in compliance with 
the applicable sections of the International and Inland Navigation 
Rules, except that a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length 
must also have navigation lights that meet UL 1104, ``Marine Navigation 
Lights,'' or other standard specified by the Commandant.



Sec.  120.430  Portable lights.

    Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable portable 
battery lights. One of these lights must be located at the operating 
station and the other at the access to the propulsion machinery space.



Sec.  120.432  Emergency lighting.

    (a) Each vessel must have adequate emergency lighting fitted along 
the line of escape to the main deck from all passenger and crew 
accommodation spaces located below the main deck.
    (b) The emergency lighting required by paragraph (a) of this section 
must automatically actuate upon failure of the main lighting system. If 
a vessel is not equipped with a single source of power for emergency 
lighting, it must have individual battery powered lights which:
    (1) Are automatically actuated upon loss of normal power;
    (2) Are not readily portable;
    (3) Are connected to an automatic battery charger; and
    (4) Have sufficient capacity for a minimum of 2 hours of continuous 
operation.
    (c) A vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying 
more than 600 passengers or with overnight accommodations for more than 
49 passengers must have an emergency lighting system that complies with 
Part 112 in subchapter J of this chapter.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 928, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51352, Sept. 
30, 1997]



Sec.  120.434  Lifeboat and liferaft floodlights on vessels of more
than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length with overnight accommodations for
more than 49 passengers.

    Each vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying 
more than 600 passengers or with overnight accommodations for more than 
49 passengers must have floodlights for illuminating the stowage 
position and embarkation station of lifeboats, liferafts, rescue boats, 
and rescue platforms, where installed. These floodlights must meet the 
requirements of Sec.  111.75-16 in subchapter J of this chapter.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 928, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51352, Sept. 
30, 1997]



            Subpart E_Miscellaneous Systems and Requirements



Sec.  120.520  Lifeboat winches.

    Each electric power operated lifeboat winch must meet Sec.  111.95 
in subchapter J and Sec.  160.015 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or 
other standard specified by the Commandant.



Sec.  120.530  Hazardous areas.

    (a) Electrical equipment in lockers used to store paint, oil, 
turpentine, or other flammable liquids must be explosion-proof or be 
part of an intrinsically safe system.
    (b) Explosion-proof equipment and intrinsically safe systems must 
meet

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the requirements of Sec.  111.105 in subchapter J of this chapter.



Sec.  120.540  Elevators.

    Each elevator on a vessel must meet the requirements of American 
National Standards Institute (ANSI) A17.1. ``Safety Code for Elevators, 
and Escalators,'' or other standard specified by the Commandant.



Sec.  120.550  General alarm systems.

    (a) All vessels with overnight accommodations must be equipped with 
a general alarm system.
    (b) A vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length with 
overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers must have a general 
alarm that meets the requirements of Sec.  113.25 in subchapter J of 
this chapter.
    (c) The public address system required by Sec.  121.610 of this 
chapter may be used to sound the general alarm signal.



PART 121_VESSEL CONTROL AND MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT-
-Table of Contents



                      Subpart A_General Provisions

Sec.
121.100 General requirement.
121.115 Applicability to existing vessels.

                      Subpart B_Cooking and Heating

121.200 General.
121.202 Restrictions.
121.210 Heating equipment.
121.220 Cooking equipment.
121.240 Gas systems.

                 Subpart C_Mooring and Towing Equipment

121.300 Ground tackle and mooring lines.

                     Subpart D_Navigation Equipment

121.402 Compasses.
121.404 Radars.
121.410 Electronic position fixing devices.
121.420 Charts and nautical publications.

                             Subpart E_Radio

121.502 Requirements of the Federal Communications Commission.
121.506 Emergency broadcast placard.
121.510 Recommended emergency broadcast instructions.

          Subpart F_Control and Internal Communications Systems

121.602 Internal communications systems.
121.610 Public address systems.
121.620 Propulsion engine control systems.

                         Subpart G_Miscellaneous

121.702 Pollution prevention equipment and procedures.
121.704 Marine sanitation devices.
121.710 First aid kits.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 
1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 
0170.1.

    Source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 933, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise 
noted.



                      Subpart A_General Provisions



Sec.  121.100  General requirement.

    (a) Vessel control systems and other miscellaneous systems and 
equipment required by this part must be suitable for the purposes 
intended.
    (b) The cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) may 
require navigation, control, or communications equipment, in excess of 
the equipment specifically required by this part, on a vessel that is of 
a novel design, operates at high speeds in restricted or high traffic 
areas, operates in a dynamically supported mode, or operates on extended 
routes or in remote locations.



Sec.  121.115  Applicability to existing vessels.

    (a) An existing vessel need not comply with Sec. Sec.  121.402(c), 
121.404, 121.410, and 121.602 of this part unless the cognizant OCMI 
specifically requires compliance due to the route or service of the 
vessel.
    (b) An existing vessel need not comply with the requirements of 
Sec.  121.610 of this part until March 11, 2001, or 10 years after its 
keel was laid or the vessel was at a similar stage of construction, 
whichever is later.
    (c) An existing vessel need not comply with the requirements of 
Sec.  121.710 of this part until March 11, 1997.

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                      Subpart B_Cooking and Heating



Sec.  121.200  General.

    Cooking and heating equipment must be suitable for marine use. 
Equipment designed and installed in accordance with American Boat and 
Yacht Council (ABYC) A-3, ``Recommended Practices and Standards Covering 
Galley Stoves,'' and A-7, ``Recommended Practices and Standards Covering 
Boat Heating Systems,'' or with National Fire Protection Association 
(NFPA) 302, ``Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft,'' complies with this 
requirement, except as restricted by Sec.  121.202 of this part.



Sec.  121.202  Restrictions.

    (a) The use of gasoline for cooking, heating, or lighting is 
prohibited on all vessels.
    (b) Fireplaces or other space heating equipment with open flames are 
prohibited on all vessels.
    (c) Vessels permitted to use liquefied and non-liquefied gases as 
cooking fuels by 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 147 must meet 
the requirements of Sec.  121.240. The use of these fuels for cooking, 
heating, and lighting on ferry vessels is prohibited by part 147 in 
subchapter N of this chapter.



Sec.  121.210  Heating equipment.

    (a) Each heater must be so constructed and installed as to prevent 
contact with combustible materials such as towels and clothing.
    (b) Each electric space heater must be provided with a thermal 
cutout to prevent overheating.
    (c) Each heater element of an electric space heater must be of an 
enclosed type, and the element case or jacket must be made of a 
corrosion resistant material.



Sec.  121.220  Cooking equipment.

    (a) Doors on a cooking appliance must be provided with hinges and 
locking devices to prevent accidental opening in heavy seas.
    (b) A cooking appliance must be installed to prevent movement in 
heavy seas.
    (c) For a grill or similar type of cooking appliance, means must be 
provided to collect grease or fat and to prevent its spillage on wiring 
or the deck.
    (d) Grab rails must be installed on a cooking appliance when 
determined by the cognizant OCMI to be necessary for safety.
    (e) Sea rails, with suitable barriers to prevent accidental movement 
of cooking pots, must be installed on a cooking range.
    (f) Electric connections for a cooking appliance must be dripproof.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 933, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51352, Sept. 
30, 1997]



Sec.  121.240  Gas systems.

    Cooking systems using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and compressed 
natural gas (CNG) must meet the following requirements:
    (a) The design, installation and testing of each LPG system must 
meet ABYC A-1, ``Marine Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Systems,'' Chapter 
6 of NFPA 302, or other standard specified by the Commandant.
    (b) The design, installation and testing of each CNG system must 
meet ABYC A-22, ``Marine Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Systems,'' Chapter 
6 of NFPA 302, or other standard specified by the Commandant.
    (c) Cooking systems using Chapter 6 of NFPA 302 as the standard must 
meet the following additional requirements.
    (1) The storage or use of CNG containers within the accommodation 
area, machinery spaces, bilges, or other enclosed spaces is prohibited;
    (2) LPG or CNG must be odorized in accordance with ABYC A-1, 
appendix 4, or A-22, appendix 4, respectively;
    (3) The marking and mounting of LPG cylinders must be in accordance 
with ABYC A-1, appendix 7; and
    (4) LPG cylinders must be of the vapor withdrawal type as specified 
in ABYC A-1, section 1.7.
    (d) Continuous pilot lights or automatic glow plugs are prohibited 
for an LPG or CNG installation using ABYC A-1 or A-22 as the standard.
    (e) CNG installation using ABYC A-22 as the standard must meet the 
following additional requirements:
    (1) The storage or use of CNG containers within the accommodation 
area, machinery spaces, bilges, or other enclosed spaces is prohibited:

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    (2) CNG cylinders, regulating equipment, and safety equipment must 
meet the installation, stowage, and testing requirements of paragraph 6-
5.12 of NFPA 302; and
    (3) The use or stowage of stoves with attached CNG cylinders is 
prohibited as specified in paragraph 6-5.1 of NFPA 302.
    (f) If the fuel supply line of an LPG or CNG system enters an 
enclosed space on the vessel, a remote shut off valve must be installed 
that can be operated from a position adjacent to the appliance. The 
valve must be located between the fuel tank and the point where the fuel 
supply line enters the enclosed portion of the vessel. A power operated 
valve installed to meet this requirement must be of a type that will 
fail closed.
    (g) The following variances from ABYC A-1 section 1.12 are allowed 
for CNG:
    (1) The storage locker or housing access opening need not be in the 
top; and
    (2) The locker or housing need not be above the waterline.
    (h) The following variances from NFPA 302 are allowed.
    (1) The storage locker or housing for CNG tank installations need 
not be above the waterline as required by paragraph 6-5.12.1.1(a); and
    (2) Ignition protection need not be provided as required by 
paragraph 6-5.4.

    Note to Sec.  121.240: The ABYC and NFPA standards referenced in 
this section require the posting if placards containing safety 
precautions for gas cooking systems.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 933, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51352, Sept. 
30, 1997; USCG-2000-7790, 65 FR 58463, Sept. 29, 2000; USCG-2014-0688, 
79 FR 58283, Sept. 29, 2014]



                 Subpart C_Mooring and Towing Equipment



Sec.  121.300  Ground tackle and mooring lines.

    A vessel must be fitted with ground tackle and mooring lines 
necessary for the vessel to be safely anchored or moored. The ground 
tackle and mooring lines provided must be satisfactory for the size of 
the vessel, the waters on which the vessel operates, subject to the 
approval of the cognizant OCMI.



                     Subpart D_Navigation Equipment



Sec.  121.402  Compasses.

    (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section every vessel must 
be fitted with a suitable magnetic compass designed for marine use, to 
be mounted at the primary operating station.
    (b) The following vessels need not be fitted with a compass:
    (1) A vessel on a rivers route;
    (2) A non-self-propelled vessel; and
    (3) A vessel operating on short restricted routes on lakes, bays, 
and sounds.
    (c) Except on a vessel limited to daytime operations, the compass 
must be illuminated.



Sec.  121.404  Radars.

    (a) Except as allowed by paragraph (b) of this section, all self-
propelled vessels must be fitted with a Federal Communications 
Commission (FCC) type accepted general marine radar system for surface 
navigation with a radar screen mounted at the primary operating station.
    (b) The following vessels are not required to carry a radar:
    (1) A ferry that operates on a rivers route within one mile of land; 
and
    (2) A vessel operated on a short restricted route, when the 
cognizant OCMI has determined that a radar is not necessary due to the 
vessel's route and local weather conditions.
    (c) The radar and its installation must be suitable for the intended 
speed and route of the vessel.



Sec.  121.410  Electronic position fixing devices.

    A vessel on an oceans route must be equipped with an electronic 
position fixing device, capable of providing accurate fixes for the area 
in which the vessel operates, to the satisfaction of the cognizant OCMI.



Sec.  121.420  Charts and nautical publications.

    (a) As appropriate for the intended voyage, a vessel must carry 
adequate and up-to-date:

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    (1) Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible;
    (2) U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication;
    (3) Coast Guard Light List;
    (4) Tide tables; and
    (5) Current tables, or a river current publication issued by the 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or a river authority.
    (b) Extracts from the publications listed above for the areas to be 
transited may be provided instead of the complete publication.



                             Subpart E_Radio



Sec.  121.502  Requirements of the Federal Communications Commission.

    A vessel must comply with the applicable requirements for any radio 
and Electronic Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) installations, 
including the requirements for a station license and installation 
certificates to be issued by the FCC, as set forth in 47 CFR part 80.



Sec.  121.506  Emergency broadcast placard.

    A durable placard must be posted next to all radiotelephone 
installations with the emergency broadcast instructions and information, 
specific to the individual vessel.



Sec.  121.510  Recommended emergency broadcast instructions.

    The following emergency broadcast instructions, when placed on a 
placard, will satisfy the requirement contained in Sec.  121.506 for an 
emergency broadcast placard:
    (a) Emergency Broadcast Instructions.
    (1) Make sure your radiotelephone is on.
    (2) Select 156.8 MHz (channel 16 VHF) or 2182 kHz. (Channel 16 VHF 
and 2182 kHz on SSB are for emergency and calling purposes only.)
    (3) Press microphone button and, speaking slowly--clearly--calmly, 
say:
    (i) ``MAYDAY--MAYDAY--MAYDAY'' for situations involving Immediate 
Danger to Life and Property; or
    (ii) ``PAN--PAN--PAN'' for urgent situations where there is No 
Immediate Danger to Life or Property.
    (4) Say: ``THIS IS (INSERT VESSEL'S NAME), (INSERT VESSEL'S NAME), 
(INSERT VESSEL'S NAME), (INSERT VESSEL'S CALL SIGN), OVER.''
    (5) Release the microphone button briefly and listen for 
acknowledgment. If no one answers, repeat steps 3 & 4.
    (6) If there is no acknowledgment, or if the Coast Guard or another 
vessel responds, say: ``MAYDAY'' or ``PAN'', (INSERT VESSEL'S NAME).''
    (7) DESCRIBE YOUR POSITION using latitude and longitude coordinates, 
or range and bearing from a known point.
    (8) STATE THE NATURE OF THE DISTRESS.
    (9) GIVE NUMBER OF PERSONS ABOARD AND THE NATURE OF ANY INJURIES.
    (10) ESTIMATE THE PRESENT SEAWORTHINESS OF YOUR VESSEL.
    (11) BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR VESSEL: (INSERT LENGTH, COLOR, HULL TYPE, 
TRIM, MASTS, POWER, ANY ADDITIONAL DISTINGUISHING FEATURES).
    (12) Say: ``I WILL BE LISTENING ON CHANNEL 16/2182.''
    (13) End message by saying: ``THIS IS (INSERT VESSEL'S NAME & CALL 
SIGN).''
    (14) If your situation permits, stand by the radio to await further 
communications with the Coast Guard or another vessel. If no answer, 
repeat, then try another channel.
    (b) [Reserved]

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 933, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2010;-0759, 75 
FR 60003, Sept. 29, 2010]



          Subpart F_Control and Internal Communications Systems



Sec.  121.602  Internal communications systems.

    (a) A vessel equipped with pilothouse control must have a fixed 
means of two-way communications from the operating station to the 
location where the means of controlling the propulsion machinery, 
required by Sec.  121.620(a), is located. Twin screw vessels with 
pilothouse control for both engines are not required to have a fixed 
communications system.

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    (b) A vessel equipped with auxiliary means of steering, required by 
Sec.  119.600 of this chapter, must have a fixed means of two-way 
communications from the operating station to the location where the 
auxiliary means of steering is controlled.
    (c) When the propulsion machinery of a vessel cannot be controlled 
from the operating station, an efficient communications system must be 
provided between the operating station and the propulsion machinery 
space.
    (d) When the locations addressed in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of 
this section are sufficiently close together, direct voice 
communications satisfactory to the cognizant OCMI is acceptable instead 
of the required fixed means of communications.
    (e) The OCMI may accept hand held portable radios as satisfying the 
communications system requirement of this section.



Sec.  121.610  Public address systems.

    (a) Except as noted in paragraph (d) below, each vessel must be 
equipped with a public address system.
    (b) On a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length, the 
public address system must be a fixed installation and be audible during 
normal operating conditions throughout the accommodation spaces and all 
other spaces normally manned by crew members.
    (c) A vessel with more than one passenger deck and a vessel with 
overnight accommodations must have the public address system operable 
from the operating station.
    (d) On a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length, a 
battery powered bullhorn may serve as the public address system if 
audible throughout the accommodation spaces of the vessel during normal 
operating conditions. The bullhorn's batteries are to be continually 
maintained at a fully charged level by use of a battery charger or other 
means acceptable to the cognizant OCMI.



Sec.  121.620  Propulsion engine control systems.

    (a) A vessel must have two independent means of controlling each 
propulsion engine. Control must be provided for the engine speed, 
direction of shaft rotation, and engine shutdown.
    (1) One of the means may be the ability to readily disconnect the 
remote engine control linkage to permit local operation.
    (2) A multiple engine vessel with independent remote propulsion 
control for each engine need not have a second means of controlling each 
engine.
    (b) In addition to the requirements of paragraph (a) of this 
section, a vessel must have a reliable means for shutting down a 
propulsion engine, at the main pilot house control station, which is 
independent of the engine's speed control.
    (c) A propulsion engine control system, including pilothouse 
control, must be designed so that a loss of power to the control system 
does not result in an increase in shaft speed or propeller pitch.
    (d) All microprocessor or computer based systems must meet the 
requirements of part 62 in subchapter F of this chapter.



                         Subpart G_Miscellaneous



Sec.  121.702  Pollution prevention equipment and procedures.

    A vessel must comply with the applicable design, equipment, 
personnel, procedures, and record requirements of 33 CFR parts 151, 155, 
and 156.



Sec.  121.704  Marine sanitation devices.

    A vessel with installed toilet facilities must have a marine 
sanitation device that complies with 33 CFR part 159.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 933, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996]



Sec.  121.710  First-aid kits.

    A vessel must carry either a first-aid kit approved under approval 
series 160.041 or a kit with equivalent contents and instructions. For 
equivalent kits, the contents must be stowed in a suitable, watertight 
container that is marked ``First-Aid Kit''. A first-aid kit must be 
easily visible and readily available to the crew.

[CGD 85-080, 62 FR 51352, Sept. 30, 1997, as amended at 62 FR 64306, 
Dec. 5, 1997]

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PART 122_OPERATIONS--Table of Contents



                      Subpart A_General Provisions

Sec.
122.100 General requirement.
122.115 Applicability; preemptive effect.

             Subpart B_Marine Casualties and Voyage Records

122.202 Notice of marine casualty.
122.203 Notice of hazardous conditions.
122.206 Written report of marine casualty.
122.208 Accidents to machinery.
122.210 Alcohol or drug use by individuals directly involved in 
          casualties.
122.212 Mandatory chemical testing following serious marine incidents.
122.220 Records of a voyage resulting in a marine casualty.
122.230 Report of accident to aid to navigation.
122.260 Reports of potential vessel casualty.
122.280 Official logbook for foreign voyages.
122.282 Logbook for vessels of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length 
          with overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers.

             Subpart C_Miscellaneous Operating Requirements

122.304 Navigation underway.
122.306 Passengers excluded from operating station.
122.315 Verification of vessel compliance with applicable stability 
          requirements.
122.320 Steering gear, controls, and communication system tests.
122.330 Hatches and other openings.
122.335 Loading doors.
122.340 Vessels carrying vehicles.
122.356 Carriage of hazardous materials.
122.360 Use of auto pilot.
122.364 Use of potentially hazardous items for commercial purposes.

                       Subpart D_Crew Requirements

122.402 Officers.
122.410 Watchmen.
122.420 Crew training.

                 Subpart E_Preparations for Emergencies

122.502 Crew and passenger list.
122.503 Voyage plan.
122.504 Passenger count.
122.506 Passenger safety orientation.
122.507 Passenger egress drills.
122.508 Wearing of life jackets.
122.510 Emergency instructions.
122.512 Recommended emergency instructions format.
122.514 Station bill.
122.515 Passenger safety bill.
122.516 Life jacket placards.
122.518 Inflatable survival craft placards.
122.520 Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training.
122.524 Fire fighting drills and training.
122.530 Responsibilities of licensed individuals.

                       Subpart F_Markings Required

122.602 Hull markings.
122.604 Lifesaving equipment markings.
122.606 Escape hatches and emergency exits.
122.608 Fuel shutoff valves.
122.610 Watertight doors and watertight hatches.
122.612 Fire protection equipment.
122.614 Portable watertight containers for distress flares and smoke 
          signals.

    Subpart G_Operational Readiness, Maintenance, and Inspection of 
                          Lifesaving Equipment

122.700 Operational readiness.
122.702 Maintenance.
122.704 Maintenance of falls.
122.720 Weekly maintenance and inspections.
122.722 Monthly inspections.
122.724 Quarterly inspections.
122.726 Annual inspections.
122.728 Testing and servicing of Emergency Position Indicating 
          Radiobeacons (EPIRB).
122.730 Servicing of inflatable liferafts, inflatable buoyant apparatus, 
          inflatable life jackets, and inflated rescue boats.
122.740 Periodic servicing of hydrostatic release units.

                           Subpart H_Penalties

122.900 Penalty for violations.
122.910 Suspension and revocation.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 6101; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 
CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2, 
paragraph (II)(92)(a).

    Source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise 
noted.



                      Subpart A_General Provisions



Sec.  122.100  General requirement.

    A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and 
regulations and in such a manner as to afford adequate precaution 
against hazards that might endanger the vessel and the persons being 
transported.

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Sec.  122.115  Applicability; preemptive effect.

    (a) An existing vessel need not comply with the hull marking 
requirements in Sec.  122.602(c) until completion of a vessel's first 
drydock required by Sec.  115.600 of this chapter that occurs after 
March 11, 1996.
    (b) An existing vessel need not comply with the marking requirements 
in Sec. Sec.  122.604 and 122.610, where the size and contents of the 
markings required by Sec. Sec.  122.604 and 122.610 vary from the size 
and contents of required markings on lifesaving equipment, watertight 
doors, and watertight hatches on the vessel prior to March 11, 1996, 
until the existing markings are no longer legible, as determined by the 
cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI).
    (c) An existing vessel need not comply with the requirements of 
Sec. Sec.  122.514, 122.515, 122.516, and 124.604(j) until completion of 
the first inspection for certification that occurs after March 11, 1996.
    (d) The regulations in this part have preemptive effect over State 
or local regulations in the same field.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 24464, May 15, 1996; USCG-
2006-24797, 77 FR 33884, June 7, 2012]



             Subpart B_Marine Casualties and Voyage Records



Sec.  122.202  Notice of marine casualty.

    (a) Immediately after addressing resultant safety concerns, the 
owner, agent, master, or person in charge of a vessel involved in a 
marine casualty shall notify the nearest Sector Office, Marine 
Inspection Office, or Coast Guard Group Office whenever a vessel is 
involved in a marine casualty consisting of:
    (1) An unintended grounding, or an unintended strike of (allision 
with) a bridge:
    (2) An intended grounding, or an intended strike of a bridge, that 
creates a hazard to navigation, the environment, or the safety of a 
vessel, or that meets any criterion of paragraphs (a)(3) through (a)(7) 
of this section;
    (3) Loss of main propulsion or primary steering, or any associated 
component or control system, that reduces the maneuverability of the 
vessel;
    (4) An occurrence materially and adversely affecting the vessel's 
seaworthiness or fitness for service or route, including but not limited 
to fire, flooding, failure of or damage to fixed fire extinguishing 
systems, lifesaving equipment, auxiliary power generating equipment, or 
bilge pumping systems;
    (5) Loss of life;
    (6) Injury that requires professional medical treatment (treatment 
beyond first aid) and, if the person is engaged or employed on board a 
vessel in commercial service, which renders the individual unfit to 
perform his or her routine duties; or
    (7) An occurrence not meeting any of the above criteria but causing 
property damage in excess of $25,000. This damage includes the cost of 
labor and material to restore the property to its condition before the 
occurrence, but does not include the cost of salvage, cleaning, gas 
freeing, drydocking, or demurrage.
    (b) A vessel is excluded from the requirements of paragraphs (a)(5) 
and (a)(6) of this section with respect to the death or injury of 
shipyard or harbor workers when such accidents are not the result of 
either a vessel casualty (e.g., collision) or a vessel equipment 
casualty (e.g., cargo boom failure) and are subject to the reporting 
requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 
in 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 1904.
    (c) Notice given as required by Sec.  122.203 satisfies the 
requirement of this section if the marine casualty involves a hazardous 
condition.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2006-25556, 72 
FR 36330, July 2, 2007]



Sec.  122.203  Notice of hazardous conditions.

    Whenever there is a hazardous condition, as defined by Sec.  114.400 
of this chapter, on board the vessel, the owner, master, agent, or 
person in charge shall immediately notify the Captain of the Port of the 
port or place of destination and the Captain of the Port of the port or 
place in which the vessel is located of the hazardous condition.

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Sec.  122.206  Written report of marine casualty.

    (a) The owner, master, agent, or person in charge shall, within five 
days, file a written report of any marine casualty. This written report 
is in addition to the immediate notice required by Sec.  122.202. This 
written report must be delivered to a Coast Guard Sector Office, or 
Marine Inspection Office. It must be provided on Form CG-2692 (Report of 
Marine Accident, Injury, or Death), Supplemented as necessary by 
appended Forms CG-2692A (Barge Addendum) and CG-2692B (Report of 
Required Chemical Drug and Alcohol Testing Following a Serious Marine 
Incident).
    (b) If filed without delay after the occurrence of the marine 
casualty, the notice required by paragraph (a) of this section suffices 
as the notice required by Sec.  122.202.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2006-25556, 72 
FR 36330, July 2, 2007]



Sec.  122.208  Accidents to machinery.

    The owner, managing operator, or master shall report damage to a 
boiler, unfired pressure vessel, or machinery that renders further use 
of the item unsafe until repairs are made, to the OCMI at the port in 
which the casualty occurred or nearest the port of first arrival, as 
soon as practicable after the damage occurs.



Sec.  122.210  Alcohol or drug use by individuals directly involved
in casualties.

    (a) For each marine casualty required to be reported by Sec.  
122.202, the owner, agent, master, or person in charge of the vessel 
shall determine whether there is any evidence of alcohol or drug use by 
individuals directly involved in the casualty.
    (b) The owner, agent, master, or person in charge of the vessel 
shall include in the written report (Form CG-2692), submitted for the 
casualty information which:
    (1) Identifies those individuals for whom evidence of drug or 
alcohol use, or evidence of intoxication, has been obtained; and
    (2) Specifies the method used to obtain such evidence, such as 
personal observation of the individual, or by chemical testing of the 
individual.
    (c) An entry must be made in the Official Logbook, if carried, 
pertaining to those individuals for whom evidence of intoxication is 
obtained. The individual must be informed of this entry and the entry 
must be witnessed by a second person.
    (d) If an individual directly involved in a casualty refuses to 
submit to, or cooperate in, the administration of a timely chemical 
test, when directed by a Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty 
officer, or any other law enforcement officer authorized to obtain a 
chemical test under Federal, State, or local law, or by the owner, 
agent, master, or person in charge, this fact must be noted in the 
official Logbook, if carried, and in the written report (Form CG 2692), 
and will be admissible as evidence in any administrative proceeding.



Sec.  122.212  Mandatory chemical testing following serious marine
incidents.

    A marine employer whose vessel is involved in a casualty or incident 
that is, or is likely to become, a serious marine incident as defined in 
Sec.  4.03-2 in subchapter A of this chapter shall comply with the 
requirements of Sec.  4.06 in subchapter A of this chapter.



Sec.  122.220  Records of a voyage resulting in a marine casualty.

    The owner, agent, master, or person in charge of any vessel involved 
in a marine casualty for which a report is required under Sec.  122.202 
shall retain all voyage records maintained by the vessel, including 
rough and smooth deck and engine room logs, bell books, navigation 
charts, navigation work books, compass deviation cards, gyrocompass 
records, stowage plans, records of draft, aids to mariners, night order 
books, radiograms sent and received, radio logs, crew and passenger 
lists and counts, articles of shipment, official logs, and other 
material that might be of assistance in investigating and determining 
the cause of the casualty. The owner, agent, master, other officer, or 
person responsible for the custody thereof, shall make these records

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available upon request, to a duly authorized investigating officer, 
administrative law judge, officer or employee of the Coast Guard.



Sec.  122.230  Report of accident to aid to navigation.

    Whenever a vessel collides with a buoy, or other aid to navigation 
under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard, or is connected with any such 
collision, the person in charge of such vessel shall report the accident 
to the nearest OCMI. No report on Form CG 2692 is required unless 
otherwise required under Sec.  122.202 of this part.



Sec.  122.260  Reports of potential vessel casualty.

    (a) An owner, charterer, managing operator, or agent of a vessel 
shall immediately notify either of the following Coast Guard offices if 
there is reason to believe the vessel is lost or imperiled:
    (1) The Coast Guard district rescue coordination center (RCC) 
cognizant over the area in which the vessel was last operating; or
    (2) The Coast Guard search and rescue authority nearest to where the 
vessel was last operating.
    (b) Reasons for belief that a vessel is in distress include, but are 
not limited to, lack of communication with or nonappearance of the 
vessel.
    (c) The owner, charterer, managing operator, or agent notifying the 
Coast Guard under paragraph (a) of this section, shall provide the name 
and identification number of the vessel, a description of the vessel, 
the names or number of individuals on board, and other information that 
may be requested by the Coast Guard.



Sec.  122.280  Official logbook for foreign voyages.

    (a) Every vessel on a voyage from a port in the United States to a 
foreign port except to a port in Canada, or vice versa, must have an 
Official Logbook.
    (b) The master shall make or have made in the Official Logbook the 
following entries:
    (1) Each legal conviction of a seaman of the vessel and the 
punishment inflicted;
    (2) Each offense committed by a seaman of the vessel for which it is 
intended to prosecute or to enforce under a forfeiture, together with 
statements about reading the entry and the reply made to the charge as 
required by 46 U.S.C. 11502;
    (3) A statement of the conduct, character, and qualifications of 
each seaman of the vessel or a statement that the master declines to 
give an opinion about that conduct, character, and qualifications;
    (4) Each illness of or injury to a seaman of the vessel, the nature 
of the illness or injury, and the medical treatment;
    (5) Each death on board, with the cause of death, and if a seaman, 
the following information required by 46 U.S.C. 10702:
    (i) The wages due to a seaman who dies during the voyage and the 
gross amount of all deductions to be made from the wages; and
    (ii) The sale of the property of a seaman who dies during the 
voyage, including a statement of each article sold and the amount 
received for the property.
    (6) Each birth on board, with the sex of the infant and name of the 
parents;
    (7) Each marriage on board, with the names and ages of the parties;
    (8) The name of each seaman who ceases to be a crew member (except 
by death), with the place, time, manner, and the cause why the seaman 
ceased to be a crew member; and
    (9) When a marine casualty occurs, a statement about the casualty 
and the circumstances under which it occurred, made immediately after 
the casualty when practicable to do so.



Sec.  122.282  Logbook for vessels of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) 
in length with overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers.

    Except for a vessel required to have an Official Logbook by Sec.  
122.280, the owner, managing operator, or master of a vessel of more 
than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length with overnight accommodations for 
more than 49 passengers shall maintain logs or records in any form, 
which will be considered to take the place of the Official Logbook and 
may be used for the purpose of making

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entries therein as required by law or regulations in this subchapter. 
Such logs or records shall be kept available for review by a marine 
inspector for a period of one year after the date to which the records 
refer.



             Subpart C_Miscellaneous Operating Requirements



Sec.  122.304  Navigation underway.

    (a) The movement of a vessel shall be under the direction and 
control of the master or a licensed mate at all times. The master shall 
operate the vessel keeping the safety of the passengers and crew 
foremost in mind by directing the vessel in order to prevent a casualty. 
Special attention should be paid to:
    (1) The current(s) velocity and direction of the transmitting area;
    (2) Tidal state;
    (3) Prevailing and forecasted visibility and environmental 
conditions, including wind and waves;
    (4) Density of marine traffic;
    (5) Potential damage caused by own wake;
    (6) The danger of each closing visual or radar contact;
    (7) Vessel's handling characteristics; and
    (8) Magnetic variation and deviation errors of the compass.
    (b) [Reserved]

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by 62 FR 51352, Sept. 
30, 1997; USCG-2007-0030, 75 FR 78082, Dec. 14, 2010; USCG-2014-0688, 79 
FR 58283, Sept. 10, 2014]



Sec.  122.306  Passengers excluded from operating station.

    When practicable the master shall exclude passengers from the 
operating station of a vessel when the passengers could distract the 
navigating crew from their responsibilities, or when otherwise directed 
by the cognizant OCMI.



Sec.  122.315  Verification of vessel compliance with applicable stability
requirements.

    (a) After loading and prior to departure, and at all other times 
necessary to assure the safety of the vessel, the master shall determine 
that the vessel complies with all applicable stability requirements in 
the vessel's trim and stability book, stability letter, Certificate of 
Inspection, and Load Line Certificate, as the case may be. The vessel 
may not depart until it is in compliance with these requirements.
    (b) In order to fulfill the requirements of paragraph (a) of this 
section and avoid overloading the vessel, the master must take into 
account the total weight of passengers, crew, and variable loads.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2007-0030, 75 
FR 78082, Dec. 14, 2010]



Sec.  122.320  Steering gear, controls, and communication system tests.

    The master of a vessel shall have examined and tested the steering 
gear, signaling whistle, propulsion controls, and communication systems 
of the vessel prior to getting underway for a voyage, except that such 
examination and testing need not be conducted more than once in any 24 
hour period.



Sec.  122.330  Hatches and other openings.

    (a) Except when operating on lakes, bays, and sounds, or river 
routes in calm weather, all hatches and openings in the hull, except 
loading doors, of a vessel must be kept tightly closed except when being 
used.
    (b) All watertight doors in subdivision bulkheads must be kept 
tightly closed during the navigation of the vessel except when being 
used for transit between compartments.



Sec.  122.335  Loading doors.

    (a) Except as allowed by paragraph (b) of this section, the master 
of a vessel fitted with loading doors shall assure that all loading 
doors are closed and secured during the entire voyage.
    (b) Loading doors, other than bow visors, may be opened when 
operating in protected or partially protected waters, provided the 
master of the vessel determines that the safety of the vessel is not 
impaired.
    (c) For the purpose of this section, ``loading doors'' include all 
weathertight ramps, bow visors, and openings used to load personnel, 
equipment, and stores, in the collision bulkhead, the

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side shell, and the boundaries of enclosed superstructures that are 
continuous with the shell of the vessel.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51352, Sept. 
30, 1997]



Sec.  122.340  Vessels carrying vehicles.

    (a) Automobiles or other vehicles must be stowed in such a manner as 
to permit both passengers and crew to get out and away from the vehicles 
freely in the event of fire or other disaster. The decks, where 
necessary, must be distinctly marked with painted lines to indicate the 
vehicle runways and the aisle spaces.
    (b) The master shall take any necessary precautions to see that 
automobiles or other vehicles have their motors turned off and their 
emergency brakes set when the vessel is underway, and that the motors 
are not started until the vessel is secured to the landing. In addition, 
a vehicle at each end of a line of vehicles or next to a loading ramp 
must have its wheels securely blocked, while the vessel is being 
navigated.
    (c) The master shall have appropriate ``NO SMOKING'' signs posted 
and shall take all necessary precautions to prevent smoking or carrying 
of lighted or smoldering pipes, cigars, cigarettes, or similar items in 
the deck area assigned to automobiles or other vehicles.
    (d) The master shall, prior to getting underway, ensure that 
vehicles are properly distributed consistent with the guidance in the 
vessel's stability letter and Certificate of Inspection, if applicable.



Sec.  122.356  Carriage of hazardous materials.

    A vessel that transports a hazardous material, listed in 49 CFR 
172.101, in commerce shall ensure the material is handled and 
transported in accordance with 49 CFR Parts 171 through 176.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51352, Sept. 
30, 1997]



Sec.  122.360  Use of auto pilot.

    Whenever an automatic pilot is used the master shall ensure that:
    (a) It is possible to immediately establish manual control of the 
vessel's steering;
    (b) A competent person is ready at all times to take over steering 
control; and
    (c) The changeover from automatic to manual steering and vice versa 
is made by, or under the supervision of, the master or the mate on 
watch.



Sec.  122.364  Use of potentially hazardous items for commercial purposes.

    On vessels described by 46 CFR 114.110(e), flammable items not 
covered by the regulations of this subchapter, such as rechargeable 
batteries, including lithium ion batteries utilized for commercial 
purposes, must be handled, stored, and operated in a way that mitigates 
the risk of hazardous conditions.

[86 FR 73171, Dec. 27, 2021]



                       Subpart D_Crew Requirements



Sec.  122.402  Officers.

    Each officer employed upon any vessel subject to the provisions of 
this subchapter must have his or her license or merchant mariner 
credential on board and available for examination at all times when the 
vessel is operating.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2006-24371, 74 
FR 11266, Mar. 16, 2009]



Sec.  122.410  Watchmen.

    (a) The owner, charterer, master, or managing operator of a vessel 
carrying overnight passengers shall have a suitable number of watchmen 
patrol throughout the vessel during the nighttime, whether or not the 
vessel is underway, to guard against, and give alarm in case of, a fire, 
a man overboard, or other dangerous situation.
    (b) Vessels described by 46 CFR 114.110(f) must submit plans to the 
cognizant OCMI, in accordance with 46 CFR 115.700, for the installation 
and use of monitoring device(s) to ensure the wakefulness of the 
watchmen required in paragraph (a) of this section. Vessels with a keel 
laid date after March 28, 2022, must include plans for the monitoring 
device(s) within the plan submissions required in 46 CFR 116.202. The 
Coast Guard will work with the vessel operators to determine a 
reasonable implementation schedule

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once the plans are accepted. The monitoring device(s) must:
    (1) Ensure the wakefulness of the crew in the event that the 
watchman required in paragraph (a) of this section is unresponsive;
    (2) Remain operable during the nighttime watch; and
    (3) Be arranged to ensure proper coverage of the passenger 
accommodation spaces, common areas, and spaces with potential fire 
hazards.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51352, Sept. 
30, 1997; USCG-2021-0306, 86 FR 73171, Dec. 27, 2021]



Sec.  122.420  Crew training.

    (a) The owner, charterer, master, or managing operator shall 
instruct each crew member, upon first being employed and prior to 
getting underway for the first time on a particular vessel and at least 
once every three months, as to the duties that the crew member is 
expected to perform in an emergency including, but not limited to, the 
emergency instructions listed on the emergency instruction placard 
required by Sec.  122.510, when applicable, the duties listed in the 
station bill required by Sec.  122.514.
    (b) For a vessel described by 46 CFR 114.100(e), the training 
program in paragraph (a) of this section must address firefighting 
proficiency and must include, but need not be limited to--
    (1) Training in the use and location of firefighting equipment and 
general firefighting knowledge, including:
    (i) Location of firefighting appliances and emergency escape routes;
    (ii) Types and sources of ignition;
    (iii) Flammable materials, fire hazards and spread of fire;
    (iv) The need for constant vigilance;
    (v) Actions to be taken on board;
    (vi) Fire and smoke detection and automatic systems on board; and
    (vii) Classification of fire and applicable extinguishing agents.
    (2) The drills required by Sec.  122.524, including fire location 
and fire type; and
    (3) Emergency egress training for each member of the crew, to occur 
for all members of the crew--
    (i) At least monthly while such members are employed on board the 
vessels; and
    (ii) Each time a crew member joins the crew of such vessel.
    (c) Training conducted on a sister vessel may be considered 
equivalent to the initial, monthly, and quarterly training requirements 
contained in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section.
    (d) Crew training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review 
by the Coast Guard upon request. The training entry shall include the 
following information:
    (1) Date of the training; and
    (2) General description of the training topics.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51352, Sept. 
30, 1997; USCG-2021-0306, 86 FR 73171, Dec. 27, 2021]



                 Subpart E_Preparations for Emergencies



Sec.  122.502  Crew and passenger list.

    (a) The owner, charterer, managing operator, or master of the 
following vessels must keep a correct list of the names of all persons 
that embark on and disembark from the vessel:
    (1) A vessel making a coastwise or oceans voyage where:
    (i) Passengers embark or disembark from the vessel to another vessel 
or port other than at the port of origin; or
    (ii) Passengers are carried overnight;
    (2) A vessel making a voyage of more than 300 miles on the Great 
Lakes, except from a Canadian to a United States port; and
    (3) A vessel arriving from a foreign port, except at a United States 
Great Lakes port from a Canadian Great Lakes port.
    (b) The master of a vessel required to prepare a crew and passenger 
list by paragraph (a) of this section shall see that the list is 
prepared prior to departing on a voyage. The list must be communicated 
verbally or in writing ashore at the vessel's normal berthing location 
or with a representative of the owner or managing operator of the 
vessel. The crew and passenger list shall be available to the Coast 
Guard upon request.



Sec.  122.503  Voyage plan.

    (a) The master of the following vessels shall prepare a voyage plan:

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    (1) A vessel making an oceans or coastwise voyage;
    (2) A vessel making a voyage of more than 300 miles on the Great 
Lakes, except from a Canadian to a United States port;
    (3) A vessel, with overnight accommodations for passengers, making 
an overnight voyage; and
    (4) A vessel arriving from a foreign port, except at a United States 
Great Lakes port from a Canadian Great Lakes port.
    (b) The voyage plan required by paragraph (a) of this section must 
be prepared prior to departing on a voyage and communicated verbally or 
in writing, ashore at the vessel's normal berthing location or with a 
representative of the owner or managing operator of the vessel. The 
voyage plan shall be available to the Coast Guard upon request.



Sec.  122.504  Passenger count.

    The master of a vessel, except a vessel listed in Sec.  122.502(a), 
shall keep a correct, written count of all passengers that embark on and 
disembark from the vessel. Prior to departing on a voyage, the passenger 
count must be communicated verbally or in writing, and available ashore 
at the vessel's normal berthing location or with a representative of the 
owner or managing operator of the vessel. The passenger count shall be 
available to the Coast Guard upon request.



Sec.  122.506  Passenger safety orientation.

    (a) Except as allowed by paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, 
before getting underway on a voyage or as soon as practicable 
thereafter, the master of a vessel shall ensure that suitable public 
announcements are made informing all passengers of--
    (1) The location of emergency exits, survival craft embarkation 
areas, and ring life buoys;
    (2) The stowage location(s) of life jackets;
    (3) Either:
    (i) The proper method of donning and adjusting life jackets of the 
type(s) carried on the vessel including a demonstration of the proper 
donning of a lifejacket, or
    (ii) That passengers may contact a crew member for a demonstration, 
as appropriate, prior to beginning an oceans or coastwise voyage;
    (4) The location of the instruction placards for life jackets and 
other lifesaving devices;
    (5) That all passengers will be required to don life jackets when 
possible hazardous conditions exist, as directed by the master; and
    (6) If the vessel is operating with reduced manning or equipment 
requirements in Sec.  115.114 of this chapter.
    (b) As an alternative to an announcement that complies with 
paragraph (a) of this section, the master or other designated person 
may--
    (1) Prior to getting underway, deliver to each passenger, or on a 
vessel that does not carry vehicles and that has seats for each 
passenger, place near each seat, a card or pamphlet that has the 
information listed in paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(6) of this section; 
and
    (2) Make an abbreviated announcement consisting of:
    (i) A statement that passengers should follow the instructions of 
the crew in an emergency;
    (ii) The location of life jackets; and
    (iii) That further information concerning emergency procedures 
including the donning of life jackets, location of other emergency 
equipment, and emergency evacuation procedures are located on the card 
or pamphlet that was given to each passenger or is located near each 
seat.
    (c) Ferries operating on short runs of less than 15 minutes may 
substitute bulkhead placards or signs for the announcement required in 
paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section if the OCMI determines that the 
announcements are not practical due to the vessel's unique operation.
    (d) The master of a vessel shall ensure that a passenger, who boards 
the vessel on a voyage after the initial public announcement has been 
made as required by paragraphs (a) or (b) of this section, is also 
informed of the required safety information.
    (e) On a vessel on a voyage of more than 24 hours duration, 
passengers shall be requested to don life jackets and go to the 
appropriate embarkation station during the safety orientation.

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If only a small number of passengers embark at a port after the original 
muster has been held, these passengers must be given the passenger 
safety orientation required by paragraphs (a) or (b) of this section if 
another muster is not held.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51352, Sept. 
30, 1997]



Sec.  122.507  Passenger egress drills.

    (a) The master of a vessel described by 46 CFR 114.110(f) must 
conduct passenger emergency egress drills from the passengers' assigned 
overnight accommodation spaces prior to beginning an excursion with new 
passengers.
    (1) If the passengers are not assigned an overnight accommodation 
space, the master of a vessel described by 46 CFR 114.110(f) must 
conduct passenger emergency egress drills from an accommodation space 
prior to beginning an excursion with new passengers.
    (2) For the purposes of this section, excursion includes anytime the 
vessel gets underway, or anytime passengers remain overnight on the 
vessel.
    (b) [Reserved]

[86 FR 73171, Dec. 27, 2021]

    Effective Date Note: At 87 FR 73171, Dec. 27, 2021, Sec.  122.507 
was amended by adding paragraph (b), this rule has been delayed 
indefinitely. For the convenience of the user, the added text is set 
forth as follows:



Sec.  122.507  Passenger egress drills.

                                * * * * *

    (b) Passenger egress drills must be logged or otherwise documented 
for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill entry must include 
the following information:
    (1) Date and time of the drill; and
    (2) Number of drill participants.



Sec.  122.508  Wearing of life jackets.

    (a) The master of a vessel shall require passengers to don life 
jackets when possible hazardous conditions exist, including, but not 
limited to:
    (1) When transiting hazardous bars and inlets;
    (2) During severe weather;
    (3) In event of flooding, fire, or other events that may possibly 
call for evacuation; and
    (4) When the vessel is being towed, except a non-self-propelled 
vessel under normal operating conditions.
    (b) The master or crew shall assist passengers in obtaining a life 
jacket and donning it, as necessary.



Sec.  122.510  Emergency instructions.

    (a) The master and crew of a vessel will be familiar with the 
content of and have mounted at the operating station, emergency 
instructions containing the actions to be taken in the event of fire, 
flooding, heavy weather, or man overboard conditions.
    (b) Except when in the judgment of the cognizant OCMI the operation 
of a vessel does not present one of the hazards listed, the emergency 
instruction placard should contain at least the applicable portions of 
the ``Emergency Instructions'' listed in Sec.  122.512. The emergency 
instructions must be designed to address the particular equipment, 
arrangement, and operation of each individual vessel.
    (c) If the cognizant OCMI determines that there is no suitable 
mounting surface aboard the vessel, the emergency instructions need not 
be posted but must be carried aboard the vessel and be available to the 
crew for familiarization.



Sec.  122.512  Recommended emergency instructions format.

    An Emergency instruction placard containing the following 
information will satisfy the requirements of Sec.  122.510 of this part.
    (a) Emergency instructions--(1) Rough weather at sea, crossing 
hazardous bars, or flooding. (i) Close all watertight and weathertight 
doors, hatches, and airports to prevent taking water aboard or further 
flooding in the vessel.
    (ii) Keep bilges dry to prevent loss of stability due to water in 
bilges. Use power driven bilge pump, hand pump, and buckets to dewater.
    (iii) Align fire pumps to use as bilge pump if possible.
    (iv) Check all intake and discharge lines, which penetrate the hull, 
for leakage.
    (v) Passengers must remain seated and evenly distributed.
    (vi) Passengers must don life jackets if the going becomes very 
rough, vessel

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is about to cross a hazardous bar, or when otherwise instructed by the 
master.
    (vii) Never abandon the vessel unless actually forced to do so.
    (viii) If assistance is needed follow the procedures on the 
emergency broadcast placard posted by the radiotelephone.
    (ix) Prepare survival craft (life floats, (inflatable) rafts, 
(inflatable) buoyant apparatus, boats) for launching.
    (2) Man overboard. (i) Throw a ring buoy overboard as close to the 
person as possible.
    (ii) Post a lookout to keep the person overboard in sight.
    (iii) Launch rescue boat and maneuver to pick up person in the 
water, or maneuver the vessel to pick up the person in the water.
    (iv) Have crew member put on life jacket, attach a safety line to 
him or her, and have him or her stand by to jump into the water to 
assist the person if necessary.
    (v) If person is not immediately located, notify Coast Guard and 
other vessels in vicinity by radiotelephone.
    (vi) Continue search until released by Coast Guard.
    (3) Fire. (i) Cut off air supply to fire--close openings such as 
hatches, ports, doors, ventilators, and louvers, and shut off 
ventilation system.
    (ii) Cut off electrical system supplying affected compartment if 
possible.
    (iii) If safe, immediately use portable fire extinguishers at base 
of flames for flammable liquid or grease fires or water for fires in 
ordinary combustible materials. Do not use water on electrical fires.
    (iv) If fire is in machinery spaces, shut off fuel supply and 
ventilation and activate fixed extinguishing system if installed.
    (v) Maneuver vessel to minimize effect of wind on fire.
    (vi) If unable to control fire, immediately notify the Coast Guard 
and other craft in the vicinity by radiotelephone.
    (vii) Move passengers away from fire, have them put on life jackets, 
and if necessary, prepare to abandon the vessel.
    (b) [Reserved]



Sec.  122.514  Station bill.

    (a) A station bill must be posted by the master on a vessel of more 
than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length having:
    (1) Overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers; or
    (2) A Certificate of Inspection requiring more than four crew 
members at any one time, including the master.
    (b) A vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length with 
overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers must comply with 
the requirements of Sec.  78.13 in subchapter H of this chapter in 
regards to the content of a station bill, the duties of the crew, 
emergency signals, an emergency squad, and instructions.
    (c) Except when paragraph (b) of this section is applicable, the 
station bill of a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length 
required to have more than four crew members, must set forth the special 
duties and duty station of each crew member for various emergencies. The 
duties must, as far as possible, be comparable with the regular work of 
the individual. The duties must include at least the following and any 
other duties necessary for the proper handling of a particular 
emergency.
    (1) The closing of hatches, airports, watertight doors, vents, 
scuppers, and valves for intake and discharge lines that penetrate the 
hull, the stopping of fans and ventilating systems, and the operating of 
all safety equipment;
    (2) The preparing and launching of survival craft and rescue boats;
    (3) The extinguishing of fire; and
    (4) The mustering of passengers including the following:
    (i) Warning the passengers;
    (ii) Assembling the passengers and directing them to their appointed 
stations; and
    (iii) Keeping order in the passageways and stairways and generally 
controlling the movement of the passengers.
    (d) The station bill must be posted at the operating station and a 
conspicuous location in each crew accommodation space.



Sec.  122.515  Passenger safety bill.

    (a) A passenger safety bill must be posted by the master in each 
passenger

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cabin or stateroom on a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in 
length with overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers.
    (b) Each passenger safety bill required by this section must list:
    (1) The embarkation station and the number and location of the 
survival craft to which each occupant of the space is assigned;
    (2) The fire and emergency signal and the abandon ship signal;
    (3) Essential action that must be taken in an emergency; and
    (4) If immersion suits are provided for passengers, the location of 
the suits and illustrated instructions on the method of donning the 
suits.

    Effective Date Note: At 86 FR 73172, Dec. 27, 2021, Sec.  122.515 
was amended by redesignating paragraph (b) as paragraph (c) and adding 
new paragraph (b), this amendment is delayed indefinitely. For the 
convenience of the user, the added text is set forth as follows:



Sec.  122.515  Passenger safety bill.

                                * * * * *

    (b) For vessels described by 46 CFR 114.110(f), the master must post 
a passenger safety bill in each passenger cabin or stateroom and in 
passenger accommodation spaces.

                                * * * * *



Sec.  122.516  Life jacket placards.

    (a) Placards containing instructions for the donning and use of the 
life jackets aboard the vessel must be posted in conspicuous places that 
are regularly accessible and visible to the crew and passengers.
    (b) Life jacket placards must be posted in each passenger cabin or 
stateroom on a vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length with 
overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers.
    (c) If the cognizant OCMI determines that there is no suitable 
mounting surface aboard the vessel, the life jacket placards need not be 
posted but must be carried aboard the vessel and be available to the 
crew and passengers for familiarization.



Sec.  122.518  Inflatable survival craft placards.

    (a) Every vessel equipped with an inflatable survival craft must 
have approved placards or other cards containing instructions for 
launching and inflating inflatable survival craft for the information of 
persons on board posted in conspicuous places by each inflatable 
survival craft.
    (b) Under the requirement in Sec.  160.051-6(c)(1) in subchapter Q 
of this chapter, the manufacturer of approved inflatable liferafts is 
required to provide approved placards containing such instructions with 
each liferaft. Similar placards must be used for other inflatable 
survival craft.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51353, Sept. 
30, 1997]



Sec.  122.520  Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training.

    (a) The master shall conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient 
instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their 
duties during emergencies that necessitate abandoning ship or the 
recovery of persons who have fallen overboard.
    (b) An abandon ship drill must be conducted as follows:
    (1) Each member of the crew shall participate in at least one 
abandon ship drill each month; and
    (2) If more than 25% of the crew have not participated in an abandon 
ship drill on board that particular vessel or sister vessel in the 
previous month, a drill must be conducted before the vessel gets 
underway with passengers aboard.
    (c) Each abandon ship drill must include:
    (1) Summoning the crew to report to assigned stations and prepare 
for assigned duties;
    (2) Summoning passengers on a vessel on an overnight voyage to areas 
of refuge or embarkation stations and ensuring that they are made aware 
of how the order to abandon ship will be given;
    (3) Checking that life jackets are correctly donned;
    (4) Operation of any davits used for launching liferafts; and
    (5) Instruction on the automatic and manual deployment of survival 
craft.

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    (d) Each abandon ship drill must, as far as practicable, be 
conducted as if there were an actual emergency.
    (e) Each rescue boat required in accordance with Sec.  117.210 of 
this subchapter must be launched with its assigned crew aboard and 
maneuvered in the water as if during the actual man overboard situation;
    (1) Once each month, if reasonable and practicable; but
    (2) At least once within a 3 month period before the vessel gets 
underway with passengers.
    (f) Onboard training in the use of davit launched liferafts must 
take place at intervals of not more than 3 months on a vessel with a 
davit launched liferaft.
    (g) Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be 
logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon 
request. The drill entry shall include the following information:
    (1) Date of the drill and training; and
    (2) General description of the drill scenario and training topics.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51353, Sept. 
30, 1997; USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58283, Sept. 29, 2014]



Sec.  122.524  Fire fighting drills and training.

    (a) The master shall conduct sufficient fire drills to make sure 
that each crew member is familiar with his or her duties in case of a 
fire.
    (b) A fire drill must be conducted at least once each month.
    (c) Each fire drill must include:
    (1) Summoning passengers on a vessel on an overnight voyage to areas 
of refuge or embarkation stations;
    (2) Summoning the crew to report to assigned stations and to prepare 
for and demonstrate assigned duties; and
    (3) Instructions in the use and location of fire alarms, 
extinguishers, and any other fire fighting equipment on board.
    (d) Each fire drill must, as far as practicable, be conducted as if 
there were an actual emergency.
    (e) Fire fighting drills and training shall be logged or otherwise 
documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill entry 
shall include the following information:
    (1) Date of the drill and training; and
    (2) General description of the drill scenario and training topics.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51353, Sept. 
30, 1997; USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58284, Sept. 29, 2014]



Sec.  122.530  Responsibilities of licensed individuals.

    Nothing in the emergency instructions or a station bill required by 
this subpart exempts any licensed individual from the exercise of good 
judgment in an emergency situation.



                       Subpart F_Markings Required



Sec.  122.602  Hull markings.

    (a) Each vessel must be marked as required by part 67, subpart I, of 
this chapter.
    (b) Each vessel must--
    (1) Have permanent draft marks at each end of the vessel; or
    (2) Have permanent loading marks placed on each side of the vessel 
forward and aft to indicate the maximum allowable trim and amidships to 
indicate the maximum allowable draft.
    (c) A loading mark required by paragraph (c)(2) of this section must 
be a horizontal line of at least 205 millimeters (8 inches) in length 
and 25 millimeters (1 inch) in height, with its upper edge passing 
through the point of maximum draft. The loading mark must be painted in 
a contrasting color to the sideshell paint.
    (d) On a vessel that has a load line, the amidships marks required 
by paragraph (c)(2) of this section must be those required by the 
International Convention on Load Lines, 1966.
    (e) In cases where draft marks are obscured due to operational 
constraints or by protrusions, the vessel must be fitted with a reliable 
draft indicating system from which the bow and stern drafts can be 
determined.
    (f) On a vessel on which the number of passengers permitted on upper 
decks is limited by stability criteria, as indicated by the vessel's 
stability letter, the maximum number of passengers allowed on an upper 
deck must be indicated by a durable marking of at least 25 millimeters 
(1 inch) numbers and

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letters at the entranceway to that deck.

[CGD 85-080, 62 FR 51353, Sept. 30, 1997, as amended by USCG-2007-0030, 
75 FR 78082, Dec. 14, 2010]



Sec.  122.604  Lifesaving equipment markings.

    (a) The name of a vessel must be marked or painted in clearly 
legible letters and numbers:
    (1) On each side of the bow of each rescue boat; and
    (2) On each life float and buoyant apparatus.
    (b) Each life jacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be 
marked in clearly legible block capital letters with the vessel's name. 
The marking is not required on a life jacket carried to meet a temporary 
need for additional life jackets, if the life jacket has the name of 
another vessel or company marked on it. For an immersion suit, the name 
of the person to whom the immersion suit is assigned is an acceptable 
alternative to the name of the vessel.
    (c) The name of the vessel must be marked or painted in clearly 
legible letters on each Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacon 
(EPIRB), except on an EPIRB in an inflatable liferaft.
    (d) The number of persons capacity must be marked or painted in 
clearly legible letters and numbers on each side of the bow of each 
rescue boat.
    (e) The number of persons capacity must be marked or painted in 
clearly legible letters and numbers on each life float and buoyant 
apparatus. This number must:
    (1) Be the number of persons the device is equipped for; and
    (2) Not be greater than the number of persons the device is approved 
for as shown on the nameplate.
    (f) The number and identification of the items stowed inside, and 
their sizes, must be marked in clearly legible letters and numbers on 
each container for life jackets and immersion suits. Identification of 
the items may be in words, or the appropriate symbols in International 
Maritime Organization (IMO) Resolution A.760(18), ``Symbols Related to 
Life-Saving Appliances and Arrangements.'' Letters and numbers must be 
at least 50 millimeters (2 inches) high. Symbols must be at least 100 
millimeters (4 inches) square.
    (g) The name of the vessel must be marked or painted in clearly 
legible letters on each life float paddle.
    (h) Each life jacket must be marked with Type I retroreflective 
material approved in accordance with Sec.  164.018 in subchapter Q of 
this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant. The 
arrangement of the retroreflective material applied after March 11, 1996 
must be as specified by IMO Resolution A.658(16), ``Use and Fitting of 
Retro-Reflective Materials on Life-Saving Appliances.''
    (i) Each rescue boat and ring life buoy must be marked with Type II 
retroreflective material approved in accordance with Sec.  164.018 in 
subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the 
Commandant. The arrangement of the retroreflective material applied 
after March 11, 1996, must be as specified by IMO Resolution A.658(16).

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996, as 
amended at 62 FR 51353, Sept. 30, 1997; 62 FR 64306, Dec. 5, 1997]



Sec.  122.606  Escape hatches and emergency exits.

    All escape hatches and other emergency exits used as means of escape 
must be marked on both sides in clearly legible letters at least 50 
millimeters (2 inches) high: ``EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR'', unless such 
markings are deemed unnecessary by the cognizant OCMI.



Sec.  122.608  Fuel shutoff valves.

    Remote fuel shutoff stations must be marked in clearly legible 
letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high indicating purpose of the 
valve and direction of operations.



Sec.  122.610  Watertight doors and watertight hatches.

    Watertight doors and watertight hatches must be marked on both sides 
in clearly legible letters at least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high: 
``WATERTIGHT DOOR--KEEP CLOSED'' or ``WATERTIGHT HATCH--KEEP CLOSED'', 
unless such markings are

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deemed unnecessary by the cognizant OCMI.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR 
51047, Sept. 30, 1997]



Sec.  122.612  Fire protection equipment.

    (a) Complete but simple instructions for the operation of a fixed 
gas fire extinguishing system must be located in a conspicuous place at 
or near each pull box and stop valve control and in the space where the 
extinguishing agent cylinders are stored. If the storage cylinders are 
separate from the protected space, the instructions must also include a 
schematic diagram of the system and instructions detailing alternate 
methods of releasing the extinguishing agent should the local manual 
release or stop valve controls fail to operate. Each control valve to a 
distribution line must be marked to indicate the space served.
    (b) An alarm for a fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be 
clearly and conspicuously marked ``WHEN ALARM SOUNDS--VACATE AT ONCE. 
CARBON DIOXIDE BEING RELEASED.'' Where a different extinguishing agent 
is installed, that agent shall be marked in place of ``carbon dioxide.''
    (c) Each distribution line valve of a fixed gas fire extinguishing 
system and the fire main, must be plainly, conspicuously, and 
permanently marked indicating the space served.
    (d) A manual fire alarm pull station must be conspicuously marked as 
such in clearly legible letters, and include brief, clear instructions 
for operation.
    (e) An indicator for a fire detection and alarm system must be 
conspicuously marked in clearly legible letters ``FIRE ALARM''.
    (f) An alarm for an automatic sprinkler system must be conspicuously 
marked in clearly legible letters ``SPRINKLER ALARM''.
    (g) A control cabinet or space containing valves, manifolds, or 
controls for any fixed gas fire extinguishing system must be 
conspicuously marked in clearly legible letters ``CARBON DIOXIDE FIRE 
EXTINGUISHING APPARATUS'', or as otherwise required by the OCMI. Where a 
different extinguishing agent is installed, that agent must be marked in 
place of ``carbon dioxide.''
    (h) [Reserved]
    (i) Carbon dioxide warning signs. Each entrance to a space storing 
carbon dioxide cylinders, a space protected by carbon dioxide systems, 
or any space into which carbon dioxide might migrate must be 
conspicuously marked as follows:
    (1) Spaces storing carbon dioxide--``CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN CAUSE 
INJURY OR DEATH. VENTILATE THE AREA BEFORE ENTERING. A HIGH 
CONCENTRATION CAN OCCUR IN THIS AREA AND CAN CAUSE SUFFOCATION.''.
    (2) Spaces protected by carbon dioxide--``CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN 
CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. WHEN ALARM OPERATES OR WINTERGREEN SCENT IS 
DETECTED, DO NOT ENTER UNTIL VENTILATED. LOCK OUT SYSTEM WHEN 
SERVICING.'' The reference to wintergreen scent may be omitted for 
carbon dioxide systems not required to have odorizing units and not 
equipped with such units.
    (3) Spaces into which carbon dioxide might migrate--``CARBON DIOXIDE 
GAS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. DISCHARGE INTO NEARBY SPACE CAN COLLECT 
HERE. WHEN ALARM OPERATES OR WINTERGREEN SCENT IS DETECTED VACATE 
IMMEDIATELY.'' The reference to wintergreen scent may be omitted for 
carbon dioxide systems not required to have odorizing units and not 
equipped with such units.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51353, Sept. 
30, 1997; USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33884, June 7, 2012; USCG-2014-0688, 79 
FR 58284, Sept. 29, 2014; USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48271, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  122.614  Portable watertight containers for distress flares and
smoke signals.

    Portable watertight containers for distress flares and smoke signals 
shall be of a bright color, and containers shall be clearly marked in 
legible contrasting letters at least 12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches) high: 
``DISTRESS SIGNALS''.

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    Subpart G_Operational Readiness, Maintenance, and Inspection of 
                          Lifesaving Equipment



Sec.  122.700  Operational readiness.

    (a) Each launching appliance and each survival craft and rescue boat 
on a vessel must be in good working order and ready for immediately use 
before the vessel leaves port and at all times when the vessel is 
underway.
    (b) Each deck where survival craft or rescue boats are stowed or 
boarded must be kept clear of obstructions that would interfere with the 
boarding and launching of the survival craft or rescue boat.



Sec.  122.702  Maintenance.

    (a) The manufacturer's instructions for onboard maintenance of 
survival craft, rescue boats, and launching appliances, manufactured on 
or after March 11, 1996, must be onboard a vessel of more than 19.8 
meters (65 feet) in length and readily available for a vessel of not 
more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length. The instructions must also be 
readily available at each inspection for certification and reinspection.
    (b) The owner or managing operator shall ensure that maintenance is 
carried out in accordance with the instructions required under paragraph 
(a) of this section.
    (c) The cognizant OCMI may accept, instead of the instructions 
required under paragraph (a) of this section, a shipboard planned 
maintenance program that includes the items listed in that paragraph.
    (d) The inspection and maintenance of the equipment listed in 
paragraph (a) of this section shall be logged or otherwise documented 
for review by the Coast Guard upon request.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996]



Sec.  122.704  Maintenance of falls.

    (a) Each fall used in a launching appliance on a vessel must be 
turned end for end at intervals of not more than 30 months.
    (b) Each fall must be renewed when necessary due to deterioration or 
at internals of not more than 5 years, whichever is earlier.
    (c) Each fall must have a corrosion resistant tag with the following 
permanently marked on it in clearly legible letters:
    (1) The date the new fall was installed; and
    (2) If the fall has been turned end for end, the date it was turned.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996]



Sec.  122.720  Weekly maintenance and inspections.

    The following tests and inspections must be carried out weekly on a 
vessel:
    (a) Each survival craft, rescue boat, and launching appliance must 
be visually inspected to ensure its readiness for use;
    (b) Each rescue boat engine must be run ahead and astern for not 
less than 3 minutes, unless the ambient temperature is below the minimum 
temperature required for starting the engine; and
    (c) Each battery for rescue boat engine starting must be brought up 
to full charge at least once each week if:
    (1) The battery is of a type that requires recharging; and
    (2) The battery is not connected to a device that keeps it 
continuously charged.



Sec.  122.722  Monthly inspections.

    Each survival craft, rescue boat, and launching appliance on a 
vessel must be inspected monthly, using the manufacturer's instructions, 
to make sure it is complete and in good order.



Sec.  122.724  Quarterly inspections.

    (a) Each winch control apparatus of a launching appliance on a 
vessel, including motor controllers, emergency switches, master 
switches, and limit switches, must be examined once in each 3 months.
    (b) The examination required by paragraph (a) of this section must 
include the removal of drain plugs and the opening of drain valves to 
make sure that enclosures are free of water.

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Sec.  122.726  Annual inspections.

    (a) Each rescue boat must be stripped, cleaned, thoroughly 
inspected, and any necessary repairs made, at least once each year, 
including emptying and cleaning of each fuel tank, and refilling it with 
fresh fuel.
    (b) Each davit, winch, fall and other launching appliance must be 
thoroughly inspected, and any necessary repairs made, once each year.
    (c) Each item of lifesaving equipment with an expiration date must 
be replacing during the annual inspection and repair if the expiration 
date has passed.
    (d) Each battery used in an item of lifesaving equipment, except 
inflatable survival craft equipment, must be replaced during the annual 
inspection if the expiration date of the battery has passed. The 
expiration date of the battery may be marked on the battery in clearly 
legible letters or the owner or managing operator may have a record of 
the expiration date from the manufacturer of a battery marked with a 
serial number.
    (e) Except for a storage battery used in a rescue boat, each battery 
without an expiration date indicated on it or for which the owner or 
managing operator does not have a record of the expiration date, used in 
an item of lifesaving equipment, must be replaced during the annual 
inspection.



Sec.  122.728  Testing and servicing of Emergency Position Indicating
Radiobeacons (EPIRB).

    The master of the vessel shall ensure that:
    (a) Each EPIRB, other than an EPIRB in an inflatable liferaft, must 
be tested monthly, using the integrated test circuit and output 
indicator, to determine that it is operative;
    (b) The EPIRB's battery is replaced after it is used, or before the 
date required by FCC regulations in 47 CFR Part 80, whichever comes 
sooner; and
    (c) The EPIRB test required by paragraph (a) shall be logged or 
otherwise documented, as applicable.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by USCG-2014-0688, 79 
FR 58284, Sept. 29, 2014]



Sec.  122.730  Servicing of inflatable liferafts, inflatable buoyant
apparatus, inflatable life jackets, and inflated rescue boats.

    (a) An inflatable liferaft or inflatable buoyant apparatus must be 
serviced at a facility specifically approved by the Commandant for the 
particular brand, and in accordance with servicing procedures meeting 
the requirements of part 160, subpart 160.151, of this chapter--
    (1) No later than the month and year on its servicing sticker 
affixed under 46 CFR 160.151-57(n), except that servicing may be delayed 
until the next scheduled inspection of the vessel, provided that the 
delay does not exceed 5 months; and
    (2) Whenever the container is damaged or the container straps or 
seals are broken.
    (b) Each inflatable lifejacket and hybrid inflatable lifejacket or 
work vest must be serviced:
    (1) Within 12 months of its initial packing; and
    (2) Within 12 months of each subsequent servicing, except that 
servicing may be delayed until the next scheduled inspection of the 
vessel, provided that the delay does not exceed 5 months.
    (c) Each inflatable life jacket must be serviced in accordance with 
the servicing procedure under Sec.  160.176 in subchapter Q of this 
chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant.
    (d) Each hybrid inflatable life jacket or work vest must be serviced 
in accordance with the servicing procedure under Sec.  160.077 in 
subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the 
Commandant.
    (e) Repair and maintenance of inflated rescue boats must be in 
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. All repairs must be 
made at a servicing facility approved by the Commandant, except for 
emergency repairs carried out on board the vessel.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended at 62 FR 51353, Sept. 
30, 1997; USCG-2001-11118, 67 FR 58541, Sept. 17, 2002]



Sec.  122.740  Periodic servicing of hydrostatic release units.

    (a) Each hydrostatic release unit, other than a disposable unit, 
must be serviced:

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    (1) Within 12 months of its manufacture and within 12 months of each 
subsequent servicing, except when servicing is delayed until the next 
scheduled inspection of the vessel, provided that the delay does not 
exceed 5 months; and
    (2) In accordance with the repair and testing procedure under Sec.  
160.062 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by 
the Commandant.
    (b) Each disposable hydrostatic release unit must be marked in 
clearly legible letters with an expiration date of two years after the 
date on which the unit is installed.



                           Subpart H_Penalties



Sec.  122.900  Penalty for violations.

    Violation of the provisions of this subchapter will subject the 
violator to the applicable penalty provisions of Subtitle II of Title 
46, United States Code.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996]



Sec.  122.910  Suspension and revocation.

    An individual holding a merchant mariner credential license, 
certificate or registry, or merchant mariner's document who commits an 
act of misconduct, negligence, or incompetence, or who violates or fails 
to comply with this subchapter or any other law or regulation intending 
to promote marine safety, is subject to proceedings under the provisions 
of 46 U.S.C. 7703 and part 5 in subchapter A of this chapter with 
respect to suspension or revocation of a credential.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 935, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR 
51047, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11266, Mar. 16, 2009]

                        PARTS 123	124 [RESERVED]

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                  SUBCHAPTER L_OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSELS





PART 125_GENERAL--Table of Contents



Sec.
125.100 Applicability.
125.103 Tonnage measurement.
125.105 International certificates for OSVs of at least 6,000 GT ITC.
125.110 Carriage of flammable or combustible liquid cargoes in bulk.
125.115 Oil fuel tank protection.
125.120 Carriage of noxious liquid substances in bulk by OSVs of less 
          than 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not assigned).
125.125 Carriage of noxious liquid substances in bulk by OSVs of at 
          least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not assigned).
125.130 Carriage of packaged hazardous materials.
125.140 Loadlines.
125.150 Lifesaving systems.
125.160 Definitions.
125.170 Equivalents.
125.180 Incorporation by reference.
125.190 Right of appeal.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3307; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; sec. 
617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905; Department of Homeland Security 
Delegation No. 0170.1.

    Source: CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49321, Sept. 19, 1997, 
unless otherwise noted.



Sec.  125.100  Applicability.

    (a) Except as provided by paragraphs (c) or (e) of this section, 
this subchapter applies to each offshore supply vessel (OSV) of United 
States flag contracted for, or the keel of which was laid, on or after 
March 15, 1996.
    (b) Each OSV contracted for, or the keel of which was laid, before 
March 15, 1996, must have been constructed and inspected to comply 
with--
    (1) The regulations in effect until March 15, 1996 (46
    CFR subchapter I or subchapter T, as appropriate), as they existed 
at the time of construction; or
    (2) The regulations in this subchapter.
    (c) Each OSV permitted grandfathering under paragraph (b)(1) of this 
section must have completed construction and have a Certificate of 
Inspection by March 16, 1998.
    (d) Each OSV of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not 
assigned), as defined in Sec.  125.160 of this part, contracted for, or 
the keel of which was laid, before August 18, 2014, must be constructed 
and inspected to comply with--
    (1) The regulations in effect until August 18, 2014 (46 CFR 
subchapter I), as they existed at the time of construction; or
    (2) The regulations in this subchapter.
    (e) Each OSV constructed and inspected in accordance with paragraph 
(d)(1) of this section must complete construction and have a Certificate 
of Inspection by August 18, 2016.
    (f) The regulations in this subchapter have preemptive effect over 
State or local regulations in the same field.
    (g) As used in this subchapter, the term ``vessels contracted for'' 
refers not only to the contracting for the construction of a vessel, but 
also to the contracting for a major conversion to a vessel, the 
contracting for the conversion of a vessel to an offshore supply vessel 
or liftboat, and the changing of service or route of a vessel if such 
changing increases or modifies the general requirements for the vessel 
or increases the hazards to which it might be subjected.

    Note to Sec.  125.100: Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 8-
91, ``Initial and Subsequent Inspection of Uncertificated Existing 
Offshore Supply Vessels, Including Liftboats'', contains guidance on how 
to apply the regulations in 46 CFR subchapters I and T to OSVs.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49321, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48932, Aug. 18, 2014; USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48271, 
July 22, 2016]



Sec.  125.103  Tonnage measurement.

    (a) An OSV of at least 6,000 gross tonnage, as measured under 
section 14302 of Title 46, United States Code (hereafter referred to as 
an OSV of at least 6,000 GT ITC), must apply all regulations of the 
Coast Guard that depend on the vessel's tonnage using the tonnage as 
measured under the Convention measurement system.
    (b) An OSV that is measured only under section 14502 of Title 46, 
United

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States Code, and that is at least 500 gross register tons as measured 
under that system (hereafter referred to as an OSV of at least 500 GRT), 
must apply all regulations of the Coast Guard that depend on the 
vessel's tonnage as if the vessel's tonnage were at least 6,000 GT ITC.
    (c) In this subchapter, tonnage thresholds expressed in terms of 
``gross tons'' are applied using GRT, if assigned, and GT ITC if GRT is 
not assigned.

[USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48932, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  125.105  International certificates for OSVs of at least 6,000 GT ITC.

    An OSV of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not assigned) 
must obtain and maintain the following international certificates as a 
prerequisite to obtaining a Certificate of Inspection:
    (a) Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate in accordance with 
the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as 
amended (SOLAS, 1974, as amended).
    (b) Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate in accordance with 
SOLAS, 1974, as amended.
    (c) Safety Management Certificate in accordance with SOLAS, 1974, as 
amended.
    (d) International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate in accordance 
with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution at 
Sea, as amended (MARPOL 73/78).
    (e) International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate in accordance 
with MARPOL 73/78.
    (f) International Load Line Certificate in accordance with the 
International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as subsequently modified 
by its Protocol of 1988, as amended.

[USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48933, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  125.110  Carriage of flammable or combustible liquid cargoes in bulk.

    (a) Except as provided by this section, no OSV may carry flammable 
or combustible liquid cargoes in bulk without the approval of the 
Commandant (CG-OES).
    (b) An OSV may carry the following in integral tanks:
    (1) Grade-D combustible liquids listed by Sec.  30.25-1 of this 
chapter, in quantities not to exceed 20 percent of the vessel's 
deadweight, except that the vessel may carry drilling fluids and excess 
fuel oil, Grade-E as well as Grade-D, without limit.
    (2) Grade-E combustible liquids listed by Sec.  30.25-1 of this 
chapter, in quantities not to exceed 20 percent of the vessel's 
deadweight, except that the vessel may carry drilling fluids and excess 
fuel oil, Grade-D as well as Grade-E, without limit.
    (3) Other flammable or combustible liquids as authorized in Sec.  
125.125 of this part.
    (c) An OSV may carry the following in fixed independent tanks on 
deck: Grade-B and lower-grade flammable and combustible liquids listed 
by Sec.  30.25-1 of this chapter, in quantities not to exceed 20 percent 
of the vessel's deadweight.
    (d) An OSV may carry hazardous materials in portable tanks, in 
compliance with part 64 and subpart 98.30 of this chapter. A portable 
tank may be filled or discharged aboard the vessel if authorized by an 
endorsement on the vessel's Certificate of Inspection.
    (e) On an OSV of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not 
assigned), tanks authorized for carriage of oil as defined by 33 CFR 
157.03, including drilling fluids containing oil as defined by 33 CFR 
157.03, must comply with double hull requirements stated in 33 CFR 
157.10d.
    Note to Sec.  125.110(e): Additional limitations on the carriage of 
flammable or combustible liquid cargoes are found in Sec.  127.650 of 
this part.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49321, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2002-13058, 67 FR 61279, Sept. 30, 2002; USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 
49234, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 59781, Oct. 1, 2012; USCG-
2012-0208, 79 FR 48933, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  125.115  Oil fuel tank protection.

    (a) An OSV of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not 
assigned) that is delivered after August 1, 2010, with an aggregate 
capacity of 600 cubic meters or more of oil fuel, must comply with the 
requirements of Regulation 12A of Annex I to MARPOL 73/78

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(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  125.180) at all times.
    (b) Transfer of excess fuel oil from the fuel supply tanks of an OSV 
of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not assigned) to an 
offshore drilling or production facility will not cause Subchapter D of 
this chapter to apply to the OSV, provided that the vessel is--
    (1) Not a tankship as defined in 46 CFR 30.10-67; and
    (2) In the service of oil exploitation.

[USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48933, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  125.120  Carriage of noxious liquid substances in bulk by OSVs of
less than 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not assigned).

    (a) Except as provided by this section, no OSV of less than 6,000 GT 
ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not assigned) may carry a noxious liquid 
substance (NLS) in bulk without the approval of the Commandant (CG-ENG).
    (b) An OSV may carry in integral and fixed independent tanks NLSs 
listed by Sec.  153.2 of this chapter, in quantities not to exceed 20 
percent of the vessel's deadweight.
    (c) Each OSV carrying NLSs in bulk in integral tanks or fixed 
independent tanks must--
    (1) Meet the definition of oceangoing in 33 CFR 151.05;
    (2) Have a Certificate of Inspection or NLS Certificate (issued by 
the Coast Guard) endorsed with the name of the NLS cargo; and
    (3) Have the Cargo Record Book prescribed in Sec.  153.490(a)(1) of 
this chapter.
    (d) An OSV that does not meet the equipment requirements in 
Sec. Sec.  153.470 through 153.491 of this chapter may not discharge NLS 
residues to the sea. The vessel's Certificate of Inspection or NLS 
Certificate will contain this restriction.
    (e) Each OSV that discharges NLS residues to the sea must meet--
    (1) The equipment requirements in Sec. Sec.  153.470 through 153.491 
of this chapter; and
    (2) The operating requirements in Sec. Sec.  153.901, 153.903, 
153.909, and 153.1100 of this chapter.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49321, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49234, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 
59781, Oct. 1, 2012; USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48933, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  125.125  Carriage of noxious liquid substances in bulk by OSVs of
at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not assigned).

    (a) Except as provided by this section, no OSV of at least 6,000 GT 
ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not assigned) may carry a noxious liquid 
substance (NLS) in bulk without the approval of the Commandant (CG-ENG).
    (b) An OSV of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not 
assigned) holding a valid Certificate of Fitness or a International 
Pollution Prevention Certificate for the Carriage of Noxious Liquid 
Substances in Bulk in accordance with the provisions of IMO Resolution 
A.673(16) (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  125.180), may carry in 
integral and fixed independent tanks--
    (1) Drilling fluids, including muds, brines, and salts, subject to 
paragraph (c) of this section and Sec.  125.110 of this subpart; and
    (2) Additional NLSs that are--
    (i) Hazardous and noxious liquids listed in Appendix 1 of IMO 
Resolution A.673(16);
    (ii) Products that may be carried on a type 3 ship, as defined by 
the IBC Code (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  125.180), except that 
cargoes with an ``S'' designation in the hazard column (column d) in 
Chapter 17 of the IBC Code may only be carried if they are not 
designated as toxic products as per section 15.12 of that Code; or
    (iii) Not listed in Chapter 17 of the IBC Code, but otherwise meet 
the specific carriage requirements established by the Commandant (CG-
ENG).
    (c) An OSV of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not 
assigned) that meets the stability and cargo tank location 
requirements--
    (1) Of IMO Resolution A.673(16) may carry any of those cargoes 
listed in paragraph (b) of this section up to a maximum aggregate 
quantity of 800

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cubic meters or 40 percent of the vessel's deadweight calculated with a 
cargo density of 1.0, whichever is less; or
    (2) Of a well stimulation vessel in accordance with IMO Resolution 
A.673(16) may carry--
    (i) In unlimited quantity, those combustible cargoes in paragraph 
(b)(1) of this section, as defined in 46 CFR 30.10-15; and
    (ii) In quantities not to exceed 20 percent of the vessel's 
deadweight, drilling fluids of Grade C, as defined in Sec.  30.10-22 of 
this chapter, and those cargoes in paragraph (b)(2) of this section.
    (d) Each OSV carrying NLS in bulk in integral tanks or fixed 
independent tanks must maintain a Cargo Record Book and have on board an 
approved Shipboard Marine Pollution Emergency Plan in accordance with 
Annex II to MARPOL 73/78 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  125.180).
    (e) An OSV is not allowed to discharge NLS residues into the sea. 
This must be stated in the approved Procedures and Arrangements Manual 
required by Regulation 14 of Annex II to MARPOL 73/78. The Manual may, 
in lieu of the requirements as outlined in Annex II Appendix 4, be 
approved with the following changes:
    (1) Section 2.6 may read ``This vessel is prohibited from 
discharging Noxious Liquid Substance (NLS) residues to the sea, and is 
not equipped with an underwater discharge outlet.''
    (2) Section 2.8 may be marked ``N/A''.
    (3) Section 2.9 may read, ``This vessel is not equipped with a tank 
washing system.'', unless the vessel is equipped with a tank washing 
system.
    (4) Section 3.3 may read, ``This vessel is prohibited from 
discharging Noxious Liquid Substance (NLS) residues to the sea and is 
not equipped with a tank stripping system.'', unless the vessel is 
equipped with a tank stripping system.
    (5) Section 4.4.2 may read, ``This vessel is prohibited from 
discharging Noxious Liquid Substance (NLS) residues to the sea and is 
not equipped with a tank stripping system.'', unless the vessel is 
equipped with a tank stripping system.
    (6) Section 4.4.3 may read, ``This vessel is prohibited from 
discharging Noxious Liquid Substance (NLS) residues to the sea.''
    (7) Section 4.4.6 should refer the reader to appropriate 
compatibility guides.
    (8) Section 4.4.7 may read, ``This vessel is prohibited from 
discharging Noxious Liquid Substance (NLS) residues to the sea. All NLS 
residues must be discharged to an appropriate reception facility.''
    (9) Section 4.4.8 may read, ``This vessel is prohibited from 
discharging Noxious Liquid Substance (NLS) residues to the sea.''
    (10) Section 4.4.9 may read, ``All cleaning agents and additives 
must be treated as substances of their assigned NLS category. This 
vessel is prohibited from discharging Noxious Liquid Substance (NLS) 
residues to the sea. All NLS residues must be discharged to an 
appropriate reception facility.''
    (11) Section 4.4.10 may be marked ``N/A''.
    (f) An OSV of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not 
assigned) may transfer the following materials to and from a portable 
tank by following the procedures in Sec.  98.30, including Sec.  98.30-
17 (b)(2), of this chapter:
    (1) The materials in Sec.  98.30-5 of this chapter.
    (2) Hazardous and noxious liquids listed in appendix 1 of IMO 
Resolution A.673(16).
    (3) Products which may be carried on a type 2 or 3 ship, as defined 
by the IBC Code.
    (4) Products which may be carried with a cargo containment system II 
or III, as defined by Table 1 to part 153.
    (g) An OSV of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not 
assigned) may not transfer Certain Dangerous Cargoes, as defined by 33 
CFR 160.204, to or from a portable tank.

[USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48933, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  125.130  Carriage of packaged hazardous materials.

    An OSV may carry packaged hazardous materials, or hazardous 
materials in portable tanks, if the materials are prepared, loaded, and 
stowed in compliance with 49 CFR parts 171 through 179, as applicable.

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Sec.  125.140  Loadlines.

    (a) For an OSV assigned a loadline, see subchapter E (Load Lines) of 
this chapter, for special requirements on strength, loadline markings, 
closure of openings, and the like.
    (b) Each OSV of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not 
assigned) must be assigned an international load line in accordance with 
the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, as amended 
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  125.180).

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49321, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48934, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  125.150  Lifesaving systems.

    (a) Lifesaving appliances and arrangements on OSVs of less than 
6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not assigned) must comply with part 
133 of this subchapter.
    (b) Lifesaving appliances and arrangements on OSVs of at least 6,000 
GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not assigned) must comply with subparts A, 
B, and D of part 199 of this chapter.

[USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48934, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  125.160  Definitions.

    Each term defined elsewhere in this chapter for a particular class 
of vessel applies to this subchapter unless a different definition is 
given in this section. As used by this subchapter--
    Accommodations includes spaces such as at least the following:
    (1) A space used as a messroom.
    (2) A lounge.
    (3) A sitting area.
    (4) A recreation room.
    (5) Quarters.
    (6) A toilet space.
    (7) A shower room.
    Anniversary date means the day and the month of each year, which 
corresponds to the date of expiration of the Certificate of Inspection.
    Anti-exposure suit means a protective suit designed for use by 
rescue boat crews and marine evacuation system parties.
    Approval series means the first six digits of a number assigned by 
the Coast Guard to approved equipment. Where approval is based on a 
subpart of subchapter Q of this chapter, the approval series corresponds 
to the number of the subpart. A listing of current and formerly approved 
equipment and materials may be found on the Internet at: http://
cgmix.uscg.mil/equipment.
    Approved means approved by the Commandant, unless otherwise defined.
    Bulkhead deck means the uppermost deck to which transverse 
watertight bulkheads and the watertight shell extend.
    Coast Guard District Commander or District Commander means an 
officer of the Coast Guard designated by the Commandant to command 
activities of the Coast Guard within a Coast Guard district described by 
33 CFR part 3, whose duties include the inspection, enforcement, and 
administration of laws for the safety and navigation of vessels.
    Coastwise refers to a route not more than 20 nautical miles offshore 
on any of the following waters:
    (1) Any ocean.
    (2) The Gulf of Mexico.
    (3) The Caribbean Sea.
    (4) The Gulf of Alaska.
    (5) The Bering Sea.
    (6) Such other, similar waters as may be designated by the District 
Commander.
    Combustible liquid means the same as in subpart 30.10 of this 
chapter.
    Commandant means the Commandant of the Coast Guard or an authorized 
staff officer at Coast Guard headquarters designated by Sec.  1.01-05 of 
this chapter.
    Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center, means an officer of the 
Coast Guard designated by the Commandant to command activities of the 
Coast Guard within the Marine Safety Center, whose duties include review 
of plans for commercial vessels to ensure compliance with applicable 
laws and standards.
    Crane means a revolving, gantry-mounted, or other type of fixed 
lifting device used for lifting or moving equipment or supplies. It does 
not include material handling equipment used for general ship's service, 
such as lifeboat davits, chain falls, come-alongs, or the like.
    Credential means any or all of the following:
    (1) Merchant mariner's document.

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    (2) Merchant mariner's license.
    (3) STCW endorsement.
    (4) Certificate of registry.
    (5) Merchant mariner credential.
    Crew means all persons carried on board the OSV to provide 
navigation and maintenance of the OSV, its machinery, systems, and 
arrangements essential for propulsion and safe navigation or to provide 
services for other persons on board.
    Deadweight means, when measured in water of specific gravity 1.025, 
the difference in long tons between--
    (1) The displacement of the vessel on even trim at ``lightweight'' 
as defined by subpart F of part 170 of this chapter; and
    (2) The displacement of the vessel on even trim at the deepest load 
waterline.
    Embarkation ladder means the ladder provided at survival craft 
embarkation stations to permit safe access to survival craft after 
launching.
    Embarkation station means the place where a survival craft is 
boarded.
    Existing offshore supply vessel is one contracted for, or the keel 
of which was laid, before March 15, 1996.
    Flammable liquid means the same as in Sec.  30.10-22 of this 
chapter.
    Float-free launching means that method of launching a survival craft 
or lifesaving appliance whereby the craft or appliance is automatically 
released from a sinking vessel and is ready for use.
    Gas-free means free from dangerous concentrations of flammable or 
toxic gases.
    Gross register tons or GRT means the gross ton measurement of the 
vessel under the Regulatory Measurement System described in 46 U.S.C. 
14502.
    Gross tonnage ITC or GT ITC means the gross tonnage measurement of 
the vessel under the Convention Measurement System described in 46 
U.S.C. 14302.
    Hazardous material means the same as in Sec.  153.2 of this chapter.
    Immersion suit means a protective suit that reduces loss of body 
heat of a person wearing it in cold water.
    Inflatable appliance means an appliance that depends upon nonrigid, 
gas-filled chambers for buoyancy and that is normally kept uninflated 
until ready for use.
    Inflated appliance means an appliance that depends upon nonrigid, 
gas-filled chambers for buoyancy and that is kept inflated and ready for 
use at all times.
    International voyage means a voyage between a country to which the 
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended 
(SOLAS 74/83) applies and a port outside that country.
    Jacking system means any type of mechanical (including hydraulic) or 
electrical system used for elevating a liftboat.
    Launching appliance or launching arrangement means the method or 
devices for transferring a survival craft or rescue boat from its stowed 
position to the water. For a launching arrangement using a davit, the 
term includes the davit, winch, and falls.
    Length, relative to a vessel, means the length listed on the 
vessel's certificate of documentation or the ``registered length'' as 
defined by Sec.  69.53 of this chapter.
    Lifejacket means a flotation device approved as a life preserver or 
lifejacket.
    Liftboat means an OSV with movable legs capable of raising its hull 
above the surface of the sea.
    Major conversion means a conversion of a vessel that, as determined 
by the Commandant--
    (1) Substantially changes the dimensions or carrying capacity of the 
vessel;
    (2) Changes the type of vessel;
    (3) Substantially prolongs the life of the vessel; or
    (4) Otherwise so changes the vessel that it is essentially a new 
vessel.
    Marine evacuation system means an appliance designed to rapidly 
transfer large numbers of persons from an embarkation station by means 
of a passage to a floating platform for subsequent embarkation into 
associated survival craft, or directly into associated survival craft.
    Marine inspector means any person authorized by the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI), to perform duties concerning the 
inspection, enforcement, and administration of laws

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for the safety and navigation of vessels.
    Muster station means the place where the crew and offshore workers 
assemble before boarding a survival craft.
    New offshore supply vessel is one--
    (1) Contracted for, or the keel of which was laid, on or after March 
15, 1996; or
    (2) Which underwent a major conversion that was initiated on or 
after March 15, 1996.
    Novel lifesaving appliance or arrangement means one that has new 
features not fully covered by the provisions of this part but that 
provides an equal or higher standard of safety.
    Noxious liquid substance or NLS means the same as in Sec.  153.2 of 
this chapter.
    Ocean refers to a route more than 20 nautical miles offshore on any 
of the following waters:
    (1) Any ocean.
    (2) The Gulf of Mexico.
    (3) The Caribbean Sea.
    (4) The Gulf of Alaska.
    (5) The Bering Sea.
    (6) Such other, similar waters as may be designated by the District 
Commander.
    OCMI means the same as Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
    Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection means any person of the Coast 
Guard so designated by the Commandant, to be in charge of an inspection 
zone for the performance of duties concerning the inspection, 
enforcement, and administration of laws for the safety and navigation of 
vessels.
    Offshore supply vessel or OSV means a vessel that--
    (1) Is propelled by machinery other than steam;
    (2) Does not meet the definition of a passenger-carrying vessel in 
46 U.S.C. 2101(22) or 46 U.S.C. 2101(35);
    (3) Is more than 15 gross tons; and
    (4) Regularly carries goods, supplies, individuals in addition to 
the crew, or equipment in support of exploration, exploitation, or 
production of offshore mineral or energy resources.
    Offshore worker means an individual carried aboard an OSV and 
employed in a phase of exploration, exploitation, or production of 
offshore mineral or energy resources served by the vessel; but it does 
not include the master or a member of the crew engaged in the business 
of the vessel, who has contributed no consideration for carriage aboard 
and is paid for services aboard.
    Quarters means any space where sleeping accommodations are provided.
    Rescue boat means a boat designed to rescue persons in distress and 
to marshal survival craft.
    Restricted service means service in areas within 12 hours of a 
harbor of safe refuge or in areas where a liftboat may be jacked up to 
meet the 100-knot-wind severe-storm criteria of Sec.  174.255(c) of this 
chapter.
    Seagoing condition means the operating condition of the OSV with the 
personnel, equipment, fluids, and ballast necessary for safe operation 
on the waters where the OSV operates.
    Survival craft means a craft capable of sustaining the lives of 
persons in distress from the time of abandoning the OSV on which the 
persons were originally carried. The term includes lifeboats, liferafts, 
buoyant apparatus, and lifefloats, but does not include rescue boats.
    Underwater survey means the examination of the vessel's underwater 
hull including all through-hull fittings and appurtenances, while the 
vessel is afloat.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49321, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6505, Feb. 9, 2000; USCG-2000-6858, 67 FR 21082, 
Apr. 29, 2002; USCG-2007-29018, 72 FR 53966, Sept. 21, 2007; USCG-2006-
24371, 74 FR 11266, Mar. 16, 2009; USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48934, Aug. 18, 
2014; USCG-2015-0867, 80 FR 62469, Oct. 16, 2015]



Sec.  125.170  Equivalents.

    A substitution for fittings, materials, equipment, arrangements, 
calculations, information, or tests required by this subchapter may be 
accepted by the cognizant OCMI; by the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety 
Center; by the District Commander; or by the Commandant, if the 
substitution provides an equivalent level of safety.



Sec.  125.180  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this 
subchapter with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register 
under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition

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other than that specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish 
notice of change in the Federal Register and the material must be 
available to the public. All approved material is available for 
inspection at the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Operating and 
Environmental Standards (CG-OES), 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue 
SE., Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-7126, and is available from the 
sources listed below. It is also available for inspection at the 
National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on 
the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030, or go to: 
http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/
ibr_locations.html.
    (b) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), ABS Plaza, 16855 Northchase 
Drive, Houston, TX 77060, 281-877-5800, http://www.eagle.org.
    (1) Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 61 Meters 
(200 Ft) in Length, 1983, IBR approved for Sec.  127.210.
    (2) Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels, 1995, IBR 
approved for Sec. Sec.  127.210 and 129.360.
    (3) Rules for Building and Classing Aluminum Vessels, 1975, IBR 
approved for Sec.  127.210.
    (4) Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, 
1994, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  133.140 and 133.150.
    (c) American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 West 43rd St., 
New York, NY 10036, 212-642-4900, http://www.ansi.org.
    (1) B 31.1-1986--Code for Pressure Piping, Power Piping, IBR 
approved for Sec.  128.240.
    (2) Z 26.1-1977 (including 1980 Supplement)--Safety Code for Safety 
Glazing Materials for Glazing Motor Vehicles Operating on Land Highways, 
IBR approved for Sec.  127.430.
    (d) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) International, 
Three Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016-5990, 800-843-2763, http://
www.asme.org.
    (1) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section I, Power Boilers, July 
1989 with 1989 addenda, IBR approved for Sec.  128.240.
    (2) [Reserved]
    (e) ASTM International (formerly American Society for Testing and 
Materials), 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, 
610-832-9500, http://www.astm.org.
    (1) ASTM D 93-97--Standard Test Methods for Flash Point by Pensky-
Martens Closed Cup Tester (``ASTM D 93''), IBR approved for Sec.  
128.310(a) and (b).
    (2) ASTM F1014--02 (Reapproved 2007)--Standard Specification for 
Flashlights on Vessels, approved May 1, 2007, IBR approved for Sec.  
132.365(b).
    (f) American Yacht and Boat Council, Inc. (AYBC): 3069 Solomon's 
Island Rd., Edgewater, MD 21037-1416, 410-990-4460, http://
www.abycinc.org.
    (1) A-3-1993--Galley Stoves, IBR approved for Sec.  129.550.
    (2) A-7-1970--Recommended Practices and Standards Covering Boat 
Heating Systems, IBR approved for Sec.  129.550.
    (3) E-1-1972--Bonding of Direct-Current Systems, IBR approved for 
Sec.  129.120.
    (4) E-8-1994--Alternating-Current (AC) Electrical Systems on Boats, 
IBR approved for Sec.  129.120.
    (5) E-9-1990--Direct-Current (DC) Electrical Systems on Boats, IBR 
approved for Sec.  129.120.
    (g) Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), IEEE 
Service Center, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway, NJ 08855, 732-981-0060, 
http://www.ieee.org.
    (1) No. 45-1977--Recommended Practice for Electric Installations on 
Shipboard, IBR approved for Sec.  129.340.
    (2) [Reserved]
    (h) International Maritime Organization (IMO), Publications Section, 
4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom, + 44 (0)20 7735 
7611, http://www.imo.org.
    (1) International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from 
Ships, 1973, as modified by the Protocol of 1978 relating thereto, 
Consolidated Edition, 2006 (``MARPOL 73/78''), IBR approved for 
Sec. Sec.  125.115(a) and 125.125(d) and (e).
    (2) International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 
Consolidated Edition, 1992 (``SOLAS 74/83''), IBR approved for Sec.  
126.170.
    (3) International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as 
amended, Consolidated Edition, 2009, including Erratum (``SOLAS, 1974, 
as amended''), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  127.225(a), 127.610(a), 
127.620, 127.630, and 127.640(a).

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    (4) Resolution A.520(13)--Code of Practice for the Evaluation, 
Testing and Acceptance of Prototype Novel Life-saving Appliances and 
Arrangements, dated 17 November, 1983, IBR approved for Sec.  133.40.
    (5) Resolution A.658(16)--Use and Fitting of Retro-Reflective 
Materials on Life-saving Appliances, dated 20 November, 1989, IBR 
approved for Sec. Sec.  131.855, 131.875, and 133.70.
    (6) Guidelines for the Transport and Handling of Limited Amounts of 
Hazardous and Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk on Offshore Support 
Vessels, 2007 edition (``Resolution A.673(16)''), IBR approved for Sec.  
125.125(b).
    (7) Resolution A.760(18)--Symbols Related to Life-Saving Appliances 
and Arrangements, dated 17 November, 1993, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  
131.875, 133.70, and 133.90.
    (8) International Convention on Load Lines, 1966 and Protocol of 
1988, as amended in 2003, Consolidated Edition, 2005 (``International 
Convention on Load Lines, 1966''), IBR approved for Sec.  125.140(b).
    (9) Annex 7 to IMO MEPC 52/54, Report of the Marine Environment 
Protection Committee on its Fifty-Second Session, ``Resolution 
MEPC.119(52), 2004 Amendments to the International Code for the 
Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk 
(IBC Code),'' adopted October 15, 2004 (``IBC Code''), IBR approved for 
Sec.  125.125(b).
    (i) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch 
Park, Quincy, MA 02269-9101, 617-770-3000, http://www.nfpa.org:
    (1) NFPA 10--Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 1994 Edition, 
IBR approved for Sec.  132.350.
    (2) NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, 2011 Edition, IBR approved 
for Sec. Sec.  129.320(e), 129.340(d) and (n), and 129.370(c).
    (3) NFPA 302--Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial 
Motor Craft, 1994 Edition, IBR approved for Sec.  129.550.
    (4) NFPA 306--Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels, 1993 Edition, IBR 
approved for Sec.  126.160.
    (5) NFPA 1963--Fire Hose Connections, 1993 Edition, IBR approved for 
Sec.  132.130.
    (j) UL (formerly Underwriters Laboratories), 12 Laboratory Drive, 
P.O. Box 13995, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, 919-549-1400, http://
www.ul.com.
    (1) UL 19, Standard for Safety for Lined Fire Hose and Hose 
Assemblies, Twelfth Edition, approved November 30, 2001, IBR approved 
for Sec.  132.130.
    (2) UL 57-1976--Electric Lighting Fixtures, IBR approved for Sec.  
129.410.
    (3) UL 486A-1992--Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs for Use with 
Copper Conductors, IBR approved for Sec.  129.340.
    (4) UL 489-1995--Molded-Case Circuit Breakers and Circuit-Breaker 
Enclosures, IBR approved for Sec.  129.380.
    (5) UL 595-1991--Marine-Type Electric Lighting Fixtures, IBR 
approved for Sec.  129.410.
    (6) UL 1570-1995--Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures, IBR approved for 
Sec.  129.410.
    (7) UL 1571-1995--Incandescent Lighting Fixtures, IBR approved for 
Sec.  129.410.
    (8) UL 1572-1995--High Intensity Discharge Lighting Fixtures, IBR 
approved for Sec.  129.410.
    (9) UL 1573-1995--Stage and Studio Lighting Units, IBR approved for 
Sec.  129.410.
    (10) UL 1574-1995--Track Lighting Systems, IBR approved for Sec.  
129.410.

[USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48934, Aug. 18, 2014, amended by 79 FR 62358, 
Oct. 17, 2014; USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48271, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  125.190  Right of appeal.

    Any person directly affected by a decision or action taken under 
this part, by or on behalf of the Coast Guard, may appeal from the 
decision or action in compliance with subpart 1.03 of this chapter.



PART 126_INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents



                            Subpart A_General

Sec.
126.100 Inspector not limited.
126.110 Inspection after accident.
126.120 Permit to proceed to another port for repairs.
126.130 Cranes.
126.140 Drydocking.
126.150 Repairs and alterations.
126.160 Tests and inspections during repairs or alterations, or during 
          riveting, welding, burning, or other hot work.
126.170 Carriage of offshore workers.

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126.180 Carriage of passengers.

                   Subpart B_Certificate of Inspection

126.210 When required.
126.220 Description.
126.225 Alternate tonnage for offshore supply vessels seeking oil spill 
          response vessel certification.
126.230 How to obtain or renew.
126.235 Alternate compliance.
126.240 Posting.
126.250 Period of validity for a Certificate of Inspection.
126.260 Temporary Certificate.
126.270 Amendment.

                      Subpart C_Initial Inspection

126.310 Prerequisite to Certificate of Inspection.
126.320 When made.
126.330 Plans.
126.340 Scope.
126.350 Specific tests and inspections.

                 Subpart D_Inspection for Certification

126.410 Prerequisite to reissuance of Certificate of Inspection.
126.420 Application for Certificate of Inspection.
126.430 Scope.
126.440 Lifesaving equipment.
126.450 Fire-extinguishing equipment.
126.460 Tanks for dry bulk cargo.
126.470 Marine-engineering systems.
126.480 Safety Management Certificate.

     Subpart E_Annual, Periodic, and Alternative Annual Inspections

126.510 Annual and periodic inspections.
126.520 Certificate of Inspection: Conditions of validity.
126.530 Alternative annual inspection for offshore supply vessels less 
          than 400 gross tons in foreign ports.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3205, 3306, 3307, 70034; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; 
sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 
CFR 1971-1975 Comp., p. 793; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2.

    Source: CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49324, Sept. 19, 1997, 
unless otherwise noted.



                            Subpart A_General



Sec.  126.100  Inspector not limited.

    Nothing in this part shall be construed as limiting the inspector 
from making such tests or inspections as he or she deems necessary to be 
assured of the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49324, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2021-0348, 87 FR 3224, Jan. 21, 2022]



Sec.  126.110  Inspection after accident.

    (a) The owner or operator of an OSV shall make the vessel available 
for inspection by a marine inspector--
    (1) Each time an accident occurs, or a defect is discovered that 
affects--
    (i) The safety of the vessel; or
    (ii) The effectiveness or completeness of its lifesaving, fire-
fighting, or other equipment; or
    (2) Whenever any important repairs or renewals are made.
    (b) The inspection is to ensure that--
    (1) The necessary repairs or renewals have been effectively made;
    (2) The material and workmanship used to accomplish the repairs or 
renewals are satisfactory; and
    (3) The OSV complies with the regulations in this subchapter.



Sec.  126.120  Permit to proceed to another port for repairs.

    (a) The cognizant OCMI may issue a permit to proceed to another port 
for repair if in the judgment of this OCMI the vessel can complete the 
trip safely even though the Certificate of Inspection has expired or is 
about to expire.
    (b) A ``Permit to Proceed to another Port for Repairs'', Form CG-
948, will be issued by the cognizant OCMI to the owner, operator, or 
master of the OSV and states the conditions under which the vessel may 
proceed to another port. The Permit will be issued only upon the written 
application of the owner, operator, or master, and only after the 
surrender of the vessel's Certificate of Inspection to the cognizant 
OCMI.
    (c) The Permit will state on its face the conditions under which it 
is issued and whether the OSV may carry cargo, goods, supplies, 
equipment, or offshore workers.
    (d) The Permit must be readily available aboard the OSV.



Sec.  126.130  Cranes.

    (a) Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this section, cranes, if 
installed, must comply with Sec. Sec.  107.258 through

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107.260, 108.601, 109.437, 109.439, 109.521, 109.525, and 109.527 of 
this chapter.
    (b) The manufacturer of a crane may have tests and inspections 
conducted in compliance with Sec.  107.259 of this chapter, if the 
surveyor conducting them for the American Bureau of Shipping or the 
International Cargo Gear Bureau certifies their conduct as required by 
Sec.  107.259(c) of this chapter.



Sec.  126.140  Drydocking.

    (a) Unless one or more extensions are authorized by the Commandant 
(CG-CVC), each OSV must be placed in drydock or hauled out for 
examination twice each 5 years with no interval between examinations 
exceeding 3 years.
    (b) The owner or operator shall notify the cognizant OCMI whenever 
the OSV is drydocked for any reason. This OCMI, upon notification, will 
determine whether to assign a marine inspector to examine the underwater 
hull of the vessel.
    (c) The internal structural members of an OSV must be examined at 
the same intervals required for drydocking by paragraph (a) of this 
section.
    (d) At each drydocking required by paragraph (a) of this section, 
for an OSV of 100 or more gross tons, a tailshaft survey must be 
conducted as required by Sec.  61.20-15 of this chapter.
    (e) At each drydocking required by paragraph (a) of this section, 
for an OSV of less than 100 gross tons, the propeller or tailshaft must 
be drawn for examination if the cognizant OCMI deems drawing it 
necessary.
    (f) Vessels less than 15 years of age (except wooden hull vessels) 
that are in salt water service with a twice in 5 year drydock interval 
may be considered for an underwater survey instead of alternate drydock 
examinations, provided the vessel is fitted with an effective hull 
protection system. Vessel owners or operators must apply to the Officer 
in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI), for approval of underwater surveys 
instead of alternate drydock examinations for each vessel. The 
application must include the following information:
    (1) The procedure to be followed in carrying out the underwater 
survey;
    (2) The location where the underwater survey will be accomplished;
    (3) The method to be used to accurately determine the diver location 
relative to the hull;
    (4) The means that will be provided for examining through-hull 
fittings;
    (5) The means that will be provided for taking shaft bearing 
clearances;
    (6) The condition of the vessel, including the anticipated draft of 
the vessel at the time of the survey;
    (7) A description of the hull protection system; and
    (8) The name and qualifications of any third party examiner.
    (g) Vessels otherwise qualifying under paragraph (f) of this 
section, that are 15 years of age or older, may be considered for 
continued participation in or entry into the underwater survey program 
on a case-by-case basis if--
    (1) Before the vessel's next scheduled drydocking, the owner or 
operator submits a request for participation or continued participation 
to the cognizant District Commander;
    (2) During the vessel's next drydocking, after the request is 
submitted, no appreciable hull deterioration is indicated as a result of 
a complete set of hull gaugings; and
    (3) The results of the hull gauging and the results of the Coast 
Guard drydock examination together with the recommendation of the OCMI, 
are submitted to Commandant (CG-CVC) for final approval.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49324, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2000-6858, 67 FR 21082, Apr. 29, 2002; USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49234, 
Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 59782, Oct. 1, 2012]



Sec.  126.150  Repairs and alterations.

    (a) Except in an emergency, no repairs or alterations to the hull or 
machinery, or to equipment that affects the safety of the OSV, may be 
made without notice to the cognizant OCMI in the inspection zone where 
the repairs or alterations are to be made. When the repairs or 
alterations have been made, notice must be given to this OCMI as soon as 
practicable.
    (b) When emergency repairs or alterations have been made as 
permitted under paragraph (a) of this section, the master, owner, or 
operator must notify

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this OCMI as soon as practicable after the emergency.
    (c) Except as provided by paragraphs (b) and (e) of this section, 
drawings of repairs or alterations must be approved, before work starts, 
by the cognizant OCMI or, when necessary, by the Commanding Officer, 
Marine Safety Center (CO, MSC). Drawings will not be needed if deemed 
unnecessary by this OCMI or by the CO, MSC.
    (d) When the cognizant OCMI deems inspection necessary, the repairs 
or alterations must be inspected by a marine inspector.
    (e) Submission of drawings is not required for repairs in kind, but 
the applicable drawings approved under subpart A of part 127 of this 
subchapter must be made available to the marine inspector upon request.



Sec.  126.160  Tests and inspections during repairs or alterations, or
during riveting, welding, burning, or other hot work.

    (a) NFPA 306 must be used as a guide in conducting the examinations 
and issuances of certificates required by this section.
    (b) Until an examination has determined that work can proceed 
safely, no riveting, welding, burning, or other hot work may commence.
    (c) Each examination must be conducted as follows:
    (1) At any port or site inside the United States or its territories 
and possessions, a marine chemist certified by the NFPA must make the 
examination. If the services of such a chemist are not reasonably 
available, the cognizant OCMI, upon the recommendation of the contractor 
and the owner or operator of the OSV, may authorize another person to 
make the examination. If this indicates that a repair or alteration, or 
hot work, can be undertaken safely, the person performing the 
examination shall issue a certificate, setting forth the spaces covered 
and any necessary conditions to be met, before the work starts. These 
conditions must include any requirements necessary to maintain safe 
conditions in the spaces covered and must include any necessary further 
examinations and certificates. In particular the conditions must include 
precautions necessary to eliminate or minimize hazards caused by 
protective coatings or by cargo residues.
    (2) At any port or site outside the United States or its territories 
and possessions, where the services of a certified marine chemist or 
other person authorized by the cognizant OCMI are not reasonably 
available, the master, owner, or operator of the vessel shall make the 
examination and a proper entry in the OSV's logbook.
    (d) The master shall obtain a copy of each certificate issued by the 
person making the examination described in paragraph (c)(1) of this 
section. The master, through and for the persons under his control, 
shall maintain safe conditions aboard the OSV by full observance of each 
condition to be met, listed in the certificate issued under paragraph 
(c)(1) of this section.



Sec.  126.170  Carriage of offshore workers.

    (a) Offshore workers may be carried aboard an OSV in compliance with 
this subchapter. The maximum number of offshore workers authorized for 
carriage will be endorsed on the vessel's Certificate of Inspection; but 
in no case will the number of offshore workers authorized for carriage 
exceed 36, unless the vessel meets the applicability and construction 
requirements of subpart F of part 127 of this subchapter.
    (b) No more than 12 offshore workers may be carried aboard an OSV 
certificated under this subchapter when on an international voyage, 
unless the vessel holds a valid passenger-ship-safety certificate (Form 
CG-968) issued in compliance with the International Convention for the 
Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended (SOLAS 74/83).

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49324, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48935, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  126.180  Carriage of passengers.

    No passengers as defined by 46 U.S.C. 2101(21)(B) may be carried 
aboard an OSV except in an emergency.

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                   Subpart B_Certificate of Inspection



Sec.  126.210  When required.

    Except as provided by Sec. Sec.  126.120 and 126.260, no OSV may be 
operated without a valid Certificate of Inspection.



Sec.  126.220  Description.

    The Certificate of Inspection issued to an OSV specifies the vessel, 
the route it may travel, the minimum manning it requires, the minimum 
fire-extinguishing and lifesaving equipment it must carry, the maximum 
number of offshore workers and of total persons it may carry, the name 
of its owner and operator, and such other conditions as the cognizant 
OCMI may determine.



Sec.  126.225  Alternate tonnage for offshore supply vessels seeking oil 
spill response vessel certification.

    An offshore supply vessel certificated under this subchapter that is 
less than 500 gross register tons (GRT) as measured under section 14502 
of Title 46, United States Code, or 6,000 gross tonnage (GT ITC) as 
measured under section 14302 of Title 46, United States Code when GRT is 
not assigned, may also be certificated as an oil spill response vessel.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49324, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2011-0966, 76 FR 77131, Dec. 12, 2011]



Sec.  126.230  How to obtain or renew.

    (a) A builder, owner, master, or operator may begin to obtain or to 
renew a Certificate of Inspection by submitting an ``Application for 
Inspection of U.S. Vessel,'' Form CG-3752, to the OCMI of the marine 
inspection zone in which the inspection is to be made. Form CG-3752 is 
available from any Marine Safety or Marine Inspection Office of the U.S. 
Coast Guard.
    (b) The application for initial inspection of an OSV being newly 
constructed or undergoing a major conversion must be submitted before 
the start of construction or conversion.
    (c) The construction, arrangement, and equipment of each OSV must be 
acceptable to the cognizant OCMI for the issuance of the initial 
Certificate of Inspection. Acceptance depends on the information, 
specifications, drawings, and calculations available to this OCMI, and 
on the successful completion of the initial inspection for 
certification.
    (d) A Certificate of Inspection is renewed by the issuance of a new 
Certificate of Inspection.
    (e) The condition of the OSV and its equipment must be acceptable to 
the cognizant OCMI for the renewal of the Certificate of Inspection. 
Acceptance depends on the condition of the vessel as found at the 
periodic inspection for certification.



Sec.  126.235  Alternate compliance.

    (a) In place of compliance with other applicable provisions of this 
subchapter, the owner or operator of a vessel subject to plan review and 
inspection under this subchapter for initial issuance or renewal of a 
Certificate of Inspection (CG-841 rev. 3/85) may comply with the 
Alternate Compliance Program provisions of 46 CFR part 8.
    (b) For the purposes of this section, a list of authorized 
classification societies, including information for ordering copies of 
approved classification society rules and supplements, is available at 
Coast Guard Headquarters. Contact Commandant (CG-ENG-2), Attn: Naval 
Architecture Division, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther 
King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509; telephone 202-372-1372 
or fax 202-372-1925.Approved classification society rules and 
supplements are incorporated by reference into 46 CFR 8.110(b).

[USCG-2001-10164, 66 FR 53544, Oct. 23, 2001, as amended by USCG-2006-
25697, 71 FR 55746, Sept. 25, 2006; USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49234, Sept. 
25, 2009; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 59782, Oct. 1, 2012; USCG-2013-0671, 78 
FR 60154, Sept. 30, 2013]



Sec.  126.240  Posting.

    The Certificate of Inspection must be framed under glass or other 
suitable transparent material and posted in a conspicuous place aboard 
the OSV so that each page is visible.



Sec.  126.250  Period of validity for a Certificate of Inspection.

    (a) A Certificate of Inspection is valid for 5 years.

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    (b) A Certificate of Inspection may be suspended and withdrawn or 
revoked by the cognizant OCMI at any time for noncompliance with the 
requirements of this subchapter or other applicable laws.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49324, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6505, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  126.260  Temporary Certificate.

    If necessary to prevent delay of the OSV, a ``Temporary Certificate 
of Inspection,'' Form CG-854, containing information listed by Sec.  
126.220 may be issued pending the issuance and delivery of the regular 
Certificate of Inspection. A Temporary Certificate must be carried in 
the same manner as the regular Certificate.



Sec.  126.270  Amendment.

    (a) An amended Certificate of Inspection may be issued at any time 
by any OCMI. The amended Certificate of Inspection replaces the 
original, but the expiration date remains the same as that of the 
original. An amended Certificate of Inspection may be issued to 
authorize and record a change in the dimensions, gross tonnage, owner, 
operator, manning, offshore workers permitted, route permitted, 
conditions of operations, equipment, or the like from that specified in 
the current Certificate of Inspection.
    (b) A request for an amended Certificate of Inspection must be made 
to the cognizant OCMI by the owner or operator of the vessel at any time 
there is a change in the character of a vessel or in its route, 
equipment, ownership, operation, or similar factors specified in its 
current Certificate of Inspection.
    (c) The cognizant OCMI may require an inspection before issuing an 
amended Certificate of Inspection.



                      Subpart C_Initial Inspection



Sec.  126.310  Prerequisite to Certificate of Inspection.

    The initial inspection is a prerequisite to the issuance of the 
original Certificate of Inspection.



Sec.  126.320  When made.

    (a) No initial inspection occurs until after receipt of the written 
application of the owner or builder of the vessel to the OCMI in whose 
zone the vessel is located. The application must be on Form CG-3752, 
``Application for Inspection of U.S. Vessel.''
    (b) The initial inspection occurs at a time and place agreed to by 
the party requesting the inspection and by the cognizant OCMI. The owner 
or the builder, or a representative of either, must be present during 
the inspection.



Sec.  126.330  Plans.

    Before construction starts, the owner, operator, or builder shall 
develop plans indicating the proposed arrangement and construction of 
the vessel. (The list of plans to be developed and the required 
disposition of these plans appears in part 127 of this subchapter.)



Sec.  126.340  Scope.

    The initial inspection normally consists of a series of inspections 
conducted during the construction of the vessel. This inspection 
determines whether the vessel was built to comply with developed plans 
and in compliance with applicable law. Items normally included in this 
inspection are all the items listed in Sec.  126.430 and in addition the 
marine inspector verifies that the arrangement of the vessel conforms to 
the approved plans, that acceptable material is used in the construction 
of the vessel, and that the workmanship meets required standards for 
marine construction. The owner or builder shall make the vessel 
available for inspection at each stage of construction specified by the 
cognizant OCMI.



Sec.  126.350  Specific tests and inspections.

    (a) The applicable tests and inspections set forth in subpart D of 
this part must be made during the initial inspection.
    (b) The following specific tests and inspections must also be 
conducted in the presence of the marine inspector:
    (1) Installation of piping for gaseous fixed fire-extinguishing (see 
Sec.  95.15-15 of this chapter).

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    (2) Hydraulic steering-systems. If fitted with manual operation, 
these systems must be tested in the manual mode, with the hydraulic 
pumps secured, for smooth, efficient operation by one person.



                 Subpart D_Inspection for Certification



Sec.  126.410  Prerequisite to reissuance of Certificate of Inspection.

    An inspection for certification is a prerequisite to the reissuance 
of a Certificate of Inspection.



Sec.  126.420  Application for Certificate of Inspection.

    You must submit a written application for an inspection for 
certification to the cognizant OCMI. To renew a Certificate of 
Inspection, you must submit an application at least 30 days before the 
expiration of the tank vessel's current certificate. You must use Form 
CG-3752, Application for Inspection of U.S. Vessel, and submit it to the 
OCMI at, or nearest to, the port where the vessel is located. When 
renewing a Certificate of Inspection, you must schedule an inspection 
for certification within the 3 months before the expiration date of the 
current Certificate of Inspection.

[USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6505, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  126.430  Scope.

    The inspection for certification is made by a marine inspector to 
determine whether the vessel is in a safe and seaworthy condition. The 
owner or builder shall make the vessel and its equipment available for 
inspection, including the following items:
    (a) Structure.
    (b) Watertight integrity.
    (c) Pressure vessels and their appurtenances.
    (d) Piping.
    (e) Main and auxiliary machinery.
    (f) Steering apparatus.
    (g) Electrical installations.
    (h) Lifesaving equipment.
    (i) Work vests.
    (j) Fire-detecting and fire-extinguishing equipment.
    (k) Pollution-prevention equipment.
    (l) Sanitary condition.
    (m) Fire hazards.
    (n) Verification of validity of certificates required and issued by 
the Federal Communications Commission.
    (o) Lights and signals as required by the applicable navigational 
rules.
    (p) Tests and inspections of cranes in compliance with Sec.  
126.130.



Sec.  126.440  Lifesaving equipment.

    At each inspection for certification, the tests and inspections 
specified by Sec.  91.25-15 of this chapter must occur in the presence 
of a marine inspector, or as otherwise directed by the cognizant OCMI.



Sec.  126.450  Fire-extinguishing equipment.

    At each inspection for certification, the marine inspector 
determines whether the tests and inspections required by Sec.  132.350 
of this subchapter have been performed.



Sec.  126.460  Tanks for dry bulk cargo.

    The owner shall ensure that tanks for dry bulk cargo that are 
pressure vessels are inspected for compliance with Sec.  61.10-5(b) of 
this chapter.



Sec.  126.470  Marine-engineering systems.

    The inspection procedures for marine-engineering systems contained 
in subchapter F of this chapter apply.



Sec.  126.480  Safety Management Certificate.

    (a) All offshore supply vessels of 500 gross tons or over to which 
33 CFR part 96 applies, on an international voyage must have a valid 
Safety Management Certificate and a copy of their company's valid 
Document of Compliance certificate on board.
    (b) A Safety Management Certificate is issued for a period of not 
more than 60 months.

[CGD 95-073, 62 FR 67515, Dec. 24, 1997]



     Subpart E_Annual, Periodic, and Alternative Annual Inspections

    Source: USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6505, Feb. 9, 2000, unless otherwise 
noted.

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Sec.  126.510  Annual and periodic inspections.

    (a) Annual inspection. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection 
within 3 months before or after each anniversary date, except as 
required in paragraph (b) of this section.
    (1) You must contact the cognizant OCMI to schedule an inspection at 
a time and place which he or she approves. No written application is 
required.
    (2) The scope of the annual inspection is the same as the inspection 
for certification as specified in Sec.  126.430, but in less detail 
unless the cognizant marine inspector finds deficiencies or determines 
that a major change has occurred since the last inspection. If 
deficiencies are found or a major change to the vessel has occurred, the 
marine inspector will conduct an inspection more detailed in scope to 
ensure that the vessel is in satisfactory condition and fit for the 
service for which it is intended. If your vessel passes the annual 
inspection, the marine inspector will endorse your current Certificate 
of Inspection.
    (3) If the annual inspection reveals deficiencies in your vessel's 
maintenance, you must make any or all repairs or improvements within the 
time period specified by the OCMI.
    (4) Nothing in this subpart limits the marine inspector from making 
such tests or inspections he or she deems necessary to be assured of the 
vessel's seaworthiness.
    (b) Periodic inspection. Your vessel must undergo a periodic 
inspection within 3 months before or after the second or third 
anniversary of the date of your vessel's Certificate of Inspection. This 
periodic inspection will take the place of an annual inspection.
    (1) You must contact the cognizant OCMI to schedule an inspection at 
a time and place which he or she approves. No written application is 
required.
    (2) The scope of the periodic inspection is the same as that for the 
inspection for certification, as specified in Sec.  126.430. The OCMI 
will insure that the vessel is in satisfactory condition and fit for the 
service for which it is intended. If your vessel passes the periodic 
inspection, the marine inspector will endorse your current Certificate 
of Inspection.
    (3) If the periodic inspection reveals deficiencies in your vessel's 
maintenance, you must make any or all repairs or improvements within the 
time period specified by the OCMI.
    (4) Nothing in this subpart limits the marine inspector from 
conducting such tests or inspections he or she deems necessary to be 
assured of the vessel's seaworthiness.



Sec.  126.520  Certificate of Inspection: Conditions of validity.

    To maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection, you must complete 
your annual and periodic inspections within the periods specified in 
Sec.  126.510 (a) and (b) and your Certificate of Inspection must be 
endorsed.



Sec.  126.530  Alternative annual inspection for offshore supply 
vessels less than 400 gross tons in foreign ports.

    (a) The owner, master or operator of an OSV of less than 400 gross 
tons may request authorization to conduct an alternative annual 
inspection in place of the annual inspection described in Sec.  
126.510(a) of this subpart. The request must go to the cognizant OCMI 
assigned responsibility for inspections in the country in which the 
vessel is operating and will be examined. To qualify for the alternative 
annual examination, the vessel must meet the following requirements:
    (1) The request must be in writing and be received by the OCMI not 
later than the anniversary date.
    (2) The vessel is likely to be continuously employed outside of the 
United States during the 3 months before and after each anniversary 
date.
    (b) In determining whether to authorize the alternative annual 
inspection, the OCMI considers the following:
    (1) Information contained in previous examination reports on 
inspection and drydock, including the recommendation of the then 
cognizant OCMI for participation in the alternative midperiod program 
and alternative annual examination.
    (2) The nature, number, and severity of marine casualties or 
accidents, as

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defined in Sec.  4.03-1 of this chapter, involving the vessel in the 3 
years preceding the request.
    (3) The nature, number, and gravity of any outstanding inspection 
requirements for the vessel.
    (4) The owner's or operator's history of compliance and cooperation 
in such alternative midperiod examinations and annual inspections, 
including:
    (i) The prompt correction of deficiencies.
    (ii) The reliability of previously submitted reports on such 
alternative midperiod examinations and annual inspections.
    (iii) The reliability of representations that the vessel would be, 
and was, employed outside of the United States during the 3 months 
before and after each anniversary date.
    (c) This OCMI provides the applicant with written authorization, if 
any, to proceed with the alternative annual inspection, including, when 
appropriate, special instructions.
    (d) The following conditions must be met for the alternative annual 
inspection to be accepted instead of the annual inspection required by 
Sec.  126.510 of this subpart:
    (1) The alternative annual inspection must occur within the 3 months 
before or after each anniversary date.
    (2) The alternative annual inspection must be of the scope detailed 
by Sec.  126.510(a) of this subchapter and must be conducted by the 
master, owner or operator of the vessel, or by a designated 
representative of the owner or operator.
    (3) Upon completion of the alternative annual inspection, the person 
or persons making the examination must prepare a comprehensive report 
describing the conditions found. This report must contain sufficient 
detail to let the OCMI determine whether the vessel is fit for the 
service and route specified on the Certificate of Inspection. This 
report must include all reports and receipts documenting the servicing 
of lifesaving equipment and any photographs or sketches necessary to 
clarify unusual circumstances. Each person preparing this report must 
sign it and certify that the information contained therein is complete 
and accurate.
    (4) Unless the master of the vessel participated in the alternative 
annual inspection and the preparation of the comprehensive report, the 
master will review the report for completeness and accuracy. The master 
must sign the report to indicate his or her review and validation and 
must forward it to the owner or operator of the vessel.
    (5) The owner or operator of a vessel examined under this section 
must review and submit the comprehensive report, required by paragraph 
(d)(3) of this section, to the OCMI. The report must reach the OCMI 
before the first day of the fifth month following the anniversary date. 
The forwarding letter or endorsement must be certified to be true and 
must contain the following information:
    (i) That the person or persons who made the alternative annual 
inspection acted on behalf of the vessel's owner or operator.
    (ii) That the report was reviewed by the owner or operator.
    (iii) That the discrepancies noted during the reinspection have been 
corrected, or will be within a stated time.
    (iv) That the owner or operator has sufficient personal knowledge of 
conditions aboard the vessel at the time of the reinspection, or has 
conducted inquires necessary to justify forming a belief that the report 
is complete and accurate.
    (e) The form of certification required under this section, for the 
alternative annual inspection, is as follows:

    I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief the 
information contained in the report is complete and accurate.

    (f) Deficiencies and hazards discovered during the alternative 
annual inspection conducted pursuant to this section must be corrected 
or eliminated, if practical, before the examination report is submitted 
to the OCMI in accordance with paragraph (d)(5) of this section. 
Deficiencies and hazards that are not corrected or eliminated by the 
time the examination report is submitted must be listed in the report as 
``outstanding.'' Upon receipt of an examination report indicating 
outstanding deficiencies or hazards, the

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OCMI must inform the owner or operator in writing of the time period 
within which to correct or eliminate the deficiencies or hazards and the 
method for establishing that the corrections have been accomplished. 
Where a deficiency or hazard remains uncorrected or uneliminated after 
the expiration of the time specified for correction or elimination, the 
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection must initiate appropriate 
enforcement measures.
    (g) Upon receipt of the report, the OCMI will evaluate it and 
determine the following:
    (1) Whether the cognizant OCMI accepts the alternative annual 
inspection instead of the annual inspection required by Sec.  126.510(a) 
of this subpart.
    (2) Whether the vessel is in satisfactory condition.
    (3) Whether the vessel continues to be reasonably fit for its 
intended service and route.
    (h) The OCMI may require further information necessary for the 
determinations required by this section. The OCMI will inform the owner 
or operator in writing of these determinations.
    (i) If the OCMI, in compliance with paragraph (g) of this section, 
does not accept the alternative annual inspection instead of the annual 
inspection required by Sec.  126.510(a) of this subpart, he or she will 
require reinspection of the vessel as soon as practicable. He or she 
will inform the vessel owner or operator in writing that the alternative 
examination is not acceptable and that a reinspection is necessary. The 
owner, master, or operator must make the vessel available for the 
reinspection at a time and place agreeable to this OCMI.
    (j) If the OCMI determines, in accordance with paragraph (g) of this 
section, that the alternative annual inspection is accepted in lieu of 
the annual inspection required by Sec.  126.510(a) of this subpart, the 
master must complete the applicable COI endorsement.



PART 127_CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENTS--Table of Contents



                         Subpart A_Plan Approval

Sec.
127.100 General.
127.110 Plans and specifications required for new construction.
127.120 Procedure for submittal of plans.

           Subpart B_Particular Construction and Arrangements

127.200 Classification society standards.
127.210 Structural standards.
127.220 General fire protection.
127.225 Structural fire protection.
127.230 Subdivision and stability.
127.240 Means of escape.
127.250 Ventilation for enclosed spaces.
127.260 Ventilation for accommodations.
127.270 Location of accommodations and pilothouse.
127.280 Construction and arrangement of quarters for crew members and 
          accommodations for offshore workers.

                       Subpart C_Rails and Guards

127.310 Where rails required.
127.320 Storm rails.
127.330 Guards in dangerous places.

   Subpart D_Construction of Windows, Visibility, and Operability of 
                                Coverings

127.410 Safety-glazing materials.
127.420 Strength.
127.430 Visibility from pilothouse.
127.440 Operability of window coverings.

 Subpart F_Construction and Arrangements for OSVs Carrying More Than 36 
                            Offshore Workers.

127.600 Applicability.
127.610 Damage stability requirements.
127.620 Marine engineering requirements.
127.630 Electrical installation requirements.
127.640 Fire-protection requirements.
127.650 Bulk liquid cargo limitations.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306; sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 
2905; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

    Source: CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49328, Sept. 19, 1997, 
unless otherwise noted.



                         Subpart A_Plan Approval



Sec.  127.100  General.

    Plans listed by Sec.  127.110 of this subpart must be submitted for 
approval after the owner or builder applies for

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inspection in compliance with Sec.  126.320 of this subchapter.



Sec.  127.110  Plans and specifications required for new construction.

    Each applicant for approval of plans and for an original Certificate 
of Inspection shall submit three copies of the following:
    (a) General. (1) Specifications (information only).
    (2) General Arrangement Plans.
    (3) Safety Plan (Fire-Control Plan), for OCMI review and approval.
    (b) Hull structure. (1) Midship Section.
    (2) Booklet of Scantling Plans.
    (c) Subdivision and stability. [For plans required for subdivision 
and stability, see subchapter S of this chapter.]
    (d) Marine engineering. (1) Piping diagrams of each Class I systems.
    (2) Piping diagrams of the following Class II systems (the builder's 
certification of Class II non-vital piping systems must accompany the 
piping diagrams in compliance with Sec.  128.220(c) of this subchapter):
    (i) Systems for fill, transfer, and service of fuel oil.
    (ii) Fire-main and fixed gaseous fire-extinguishing systems.
    (iii) Bilge systems.
    (iv) Ballast systems.
    (v) Fluid-driven power and control systems.
    (vi) Through-hull penetrations and shell connections.
    (vii) Sanitary systems.
    (viii) Vents, sounding tubes, and overflows.
    (ix) Compressed-air systems.
    (3) Steering and steering-control systems.
    (4) Propulsion and propulsion-control systems.
    (5) Piping diagrams of each system containing any flammable, 
combustible, or hazardous liquid including--
    (i) Cargo-oil systems;
    (ii) Systems for combustible drilling-fluid (such as oil-based 
liquid mud); and
    (iii) Cargo-transfer systems for fixed independent or portable 
tanks.
    (e) Electrical engineering. (1) For each vessel of less than 100 
gross tons, the following plans must be submitted:
    (i) Arrangement of electrical equipment (plan and profile) with 
equipment identified as necessary to show compliance with this 
subchapter.
    (ii) Electrical one-line diagram that includes wire types and sizes, 
overcurrent-device rating and setting, and type of electrical-equipment 
enclosure (drip-proof, watertight, or the like).
    (iii) Switchboard plans required by paragraphs (e) and (f) of Sec.  
110.25-1 of this chapter.
    (2) For each vessel of 100 or more gross tons, the plans required by 
Sec.  110.25 of this chapter must be submitted.
    (f) Automation. For each vessel of 100 or more gross tons, where 
automated systems are provided to replace specific personnel in the 
control and observation of the propulsion systems and machinery spaces, 
or to reduce the level of crew associated with the engine department, 
the following plans must be submitted:
    (1) Plans necessary to demonstrate compliance with subpart D of part 
130 of this subchapter.
    (2) Automation-test procedure.
    (3) Operations manual.



Sec.  127.120  Procedure for submittal of plans.

    If a vessel is to be constructed, altered, or repaired, the plans, 
information, and calculations required by this part must be submitted--
    (a) To the OCMI in the zone where the vessel is to be constructed, 
altered, or repaired; or
    (b) By visitors to the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center, 
U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 
20593, or by mail to: Commanding Officer (MSC), Attn: Marine Safety 
Center, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7430, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue 
SE., Washington, DC 20593-7430, in a written or electronic format. 
Information for submitting the VSP electronically can be found at http:/
/www.uscg.mil/HQ/MSC.

[USCG-2007-29018, 72 FR 53966, Sept. 21, 2007, as amended by USCG-2009-
0702, 74 FR 49235, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60154, Sept. 
30, 2013; USCG-2016-0498, 82 FR 35092, July 28, 2017]

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           Subpart B_Particular Construction and Arrangements



Sec.  127.200  Classification society standards.

    Each OSV of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not 
assigned) must, in addition to the requirements contained elsewhere in 
this subchapter, be classed by a classification society recognized under 
the provisions of part 8 of subchapter A (Procedures Applicable to the 
Public) of this chapter.

[USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48935, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  127.210  Structural standards.

    (a) Except as provided by paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, 
compliance with the construction and structural rules established by the 
American Bureau of Shipping and incorporated by reference in Sec.  
125.180 is acceptable for the design and construction of an OSV.
    (b) The current standards of other recognized classification 
societies, or any other established current standard, may also be used 
upon approval by the Commandant (CG-ENG).
    (c) If no established current standard for design is used, detailed 
design calculations must be submitted with the plans required by Sec.  
127.110 of this part.
    (d) The plans required by Sec.  127.110 of this part should specify 
their standard for design.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49328, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49235, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 
59782, Oct. 1, 2012]



Sec.  127.220  General fire protection.

    (a) Each vessel must be designed and constructed to minimize fire 
hazards, as far as reasonable and practicable.
    (b) Exhausts of internal-combustion engines, galley uptakes, and 
similar sources of ignition must be kept clear of and insulated from 
woodwork and other combustible matter.
    (c) Paint lockers and similar compartments must be constructed of 
steel or be wholly lined with steel.
    (d) Except as provided by paragraph (e) of this section, when a 
compartment containing the emergency source of electric power, or vital 
components of that source, adjoins a space containing either the ship's 
service generators or machinery necessary for the operation of the 
ship's service generators, each common bulkhead and deck must be of ``A-
60'' Class construction as defined by Sec.  72.05-10 of this chapter.
    (e) The ``A-60'' Class construction required by paragraph (d) of 
this section is unnecessary if the emergency source of electric power is 
in a ventilated battery locker that--
    (1) Is located above the main deck;
    (2) Is located in the open; and
    (3) Has no boundaries contiguous with other decks or bulkheads.



Sec.  127.225  Structural fire protection.

    (a) Each OSV of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not 
assigned) must comply with the provisions of Chapter II-2 of SOLAS, 
1974, as amended (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  125.180), for 
Method IC cargo ships.
    (b) All structural fire-protection materials must be approved by the 
Coast Guard in accordance with the regulations of subpart 2.75 of this 
chapter.
    (c) The exterior boundaries of superstructures, except wheelhouses, 
containing accommodation, service and control spaces, facing the cargo 
area must be constructed of steel and comply with Sec. Sec.  32.56-20, 
32.56-21, and 32.56-22 of this chapter.
    (d) Cargo pump rooms must be separated from accommodation spaces, 
service spaces, and control stations by A-60 divisions.
    (e) Cargo pump rooms must be separated from machinery spaces of 
category A by A-0 divisions.

[USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48935, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  127.230  Subdivision and stability.

    (a) Each vessel must meet the applicable requirements in subchapter 
S of this chapter.
    (b) An OSV of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not 
assigned) that is of at least 80 meters in length is not required to 
comply with part 174, subpart G of this chapter.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49328, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48936, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  127.240  Means of escape.

    (a) Except as provided by paragraphs (l) and (m) of this section, 
there must

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be at least two means of escape, exclusive of windows and portholes, 
from each of the following spaces:
    (1) Each space accessible to offshore workers.
    (2) Crew accommodations and each space where the crew may normally 
be employed.
    (b) At least one of the two means of escape must--
    (1) Be independent of watertight doors in bulkheads required by part 
174 of this chapter to be watertight; and
    (2) Lead as directly to the open deck as practicable.
    (c) The two means of escape required by paragraph (a) of this 
section must be widely separated and, if possible, at opposite ends or 
sides of the space, to minimize the possibility that one incident will 
block both escapes.
    (d) Except as provided by paragraph (e) of this section, a vertical 
ladder ending at a deck scuttle may not be either of the means of escape 
required by paragraph (a) of this section.
    (e) A vertical ladder ending at a deck scuttle may be the second 
means of escape if the--
    (1) Primary means of escape is a stairway or passageway;
    (2) Installation of another stairway or passageway is impracticable;
    (3) Scuttle is located where stowed deck cargo could not interfere;
    (4) Scuttle is fitted with a quick-acting release, and with a hold-
back device to hold it open; and
    (5) Scuttle meets the requirements for location, strength, and 
height of coaming in subchapter E of this chapter.
    (f) Each vertical ladder must--
    (1) Have rungs that are--
    (i) At least 410 millimeters (16 inches) long;
    (ii) At most 300 millimeters (12 inches) apart, uniform for the 
length of the ladder; and
    (iii) At least 180 millimeters (7 inches) from the nearest permanent 
object in back of the ladder;
    (2) Have at least 115 millimeters (4\1/2\ inches) of clearance above 
each rung;
    (3) Be made of incombustible materials; and
    (4) Have an angle of inclination with the horizontal, greater than 
70 degrees but not more than 90 degrees.
    (g) No means may be provided for locking any interior door giving 
access to either of the two required means of escape, except that a 
crash door or locking-device, capable of being easily forced in an 
emergency, may be employed if a permanent and conspicuous notice to this 
effect is attached to both sides of the door. A means may be provided 
for locking an exterior door to a deckhouse if the door is--
    (1) Locked only by a key under the control of one of the OSV's 
officers; and
    (2) Always operable from the inside.
    (h) Each passageway or stairway must be wide enough to provide an 
effective means of escape for the number of persons having access to it 
even if each person is wearing a lifejacket. There must be no 
protrusions in the means of escape that could cause injury, ensnare 
clothing, or damage lifejackets.
    (i) No interior stairway, other than within the machinery spaces or 
cargo holds, may be less than 710 millimeters (28 inches) wide. The 
angle of inclination of each stairway with the horizontal must not 
exceed 50 degrees.
    (j) No dead-end passageway, or equivalent, may be more than 13.1 
meters (40 feet) in length.
    (k) Vertical access must be provided between the various weather 
decks by means of vertical or permanently inclined ladders. The angles 
of inclination of the inclined ladders with the horizontal must not 
exceed 70 degrees, except that vertical ladders may be used for access 
to pilot-house tops and other house tops used only for weather 
protection.
    (l) Only one means of escape need be provided from each of the 
spaces stipulated in paragraph (a) of this section, provided the maximum 
area of each space is less than 28 square meters (300 square feet) and 
the maximum dimension (length, breadth, or depth) of each space is less 
than 6 meters (20 feet).
    (m) Alternative means of escape from spaces may be provided if 
acceptable to the cognizant OCMI.

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Sec.  127.250  Ventilation for enclosed spaces.

    (a) Each enclosed space within the vessel must be properly vented or 
ventilated. Means must be provided for closing each vent and ventilator.
    (b) Means must be provided for stopping each fan in a ventilation 
system serving machinery and cargo spaces and for closing, in case of 
fire, each doorway, ventilator, and annular space around funnels and 
other openings into such spaces.



Sec.  127.260  Ventilation for accommodations.

    (a) Each accommodation space must be adequately ventilated in a 
manner suitable for the purpose of the space.
    (b) Each vessel of 100 or more gross tons must be provided with a 
mechanical ventilation system unless the cognizant OCMI is satisfied 
that a natural system, such as opening windows, portholes, or doors, 
will accomplish adequate ventilation in ordinary weather.



Sec.  127.270  Location of accommodations and pilothouse.

    (a) Neither quarters for crew members or offshore workers nor the 
pilothouse may be located forward of the collision bulkhead required by 
Sec.  174.190 of this chapter.
    (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, no part of 
any deck with accommodations for crew members or offshore workers may be 
below the deepest load waterline.
    (c) Any deck with accommodations for crew members or offshore 
workers may be below the deepest load waterline if--
    (1) The vessel complies with the damage-stability requirements in 
Sec.  174.205 of this chapter; and
    (2) The deck head of the space is not below the deepest load 
waterline.
    (d) No hawse pipe or chain pipe may pass through accommodations for 
crew members or offshore workers.
    (e) There must be no direct access, except through solid, close-
fitted doors or hatches, between accommodations and chain lockers, cargo 
spaces, or machinery spaces.
    (f) No sounding tubes, or vents from fuel-oil or cargo-oil tanks may 
open into accommodations for crew members or offshore workers, except 
that sounding tubes may open into passageways.
    (g) No access openings from fuel-oil or cargo-oil tanks may open 
into quarters for crew members or offshore workers.
    (h) Quarters for crew members must be separate from and independent 
of those for offshore workers unless the cognizant OCMI approves an 
alternative arrangement.



Sec.  127.280  Construction and arrangement of quarters for crew members
and accommodations for offshore workers.

    (a) The following requirements apply to quarters for crew members on 
each vessel of 100 or more gross tons:
    (1) Quarters for crew members must be divided into staterooms none 
of which berths more than four members.
    (2) Each stateroom for use by crew members must--
    (i) Have clear headroom of at least 1.9 meters (6 feet, 3 inches); 
and
    (ii) Contain at least 2.8 square meters (30 square feet) of deck and 
at least 6 cubic meters (210 cubic feet) of space for each member 
accommodated. The presence in a stateroom of equipment for use by the 
occupants does not diminish the area or volume of the room.
    (3) There must be at least one toilet, one washbasin, and one shower 
or bathtub for every eight or fewer crew members who do not occupy a 
stateroom to which a private or a semiprivate facility is attached.
    (b) The following requirements apply to accommodations for offshore 
workers on each vessel of 100 or more gross tons:
    (1) Each offshore worker aboard must be provided with adequate fixed 
seating. The width of each seat should be at least 460 millimeters (18 
inches). The spacing of fixed seating must be sufficient to allow ready 
escape in case of fire or other emergency. The following are minimal 
requirements:
    (i) Aisles 4.6 meters (15 feet) in length or less must not be less 
than 610 millimeters (24 inches) wide.
    (ii) Aisles more than 4.6 meters (15 feet) in length must not be 
less than 760 millimeters (30 inches) wide.
    (iii) Where the seating is in rows, the distance from seat front to 
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must not be less than 760 millimeters (30 inches).
    (2) If the intended operation of a vessel is to carry offshore 
workers aboard for more than 24 hours, quarters for them must be 
provided. Each stateroom for use by them must--
    (i) Berth no more than six workers;
    (ii) Have clear headroom of at least 1.9 meters (6 feet, 3 inches); 
and
    (iii) Contain at least 1.9 square meters (20 square feet) of deck 
and at least 4 cubic meters (140 cubic feet) of space for each worker 
accommodated. The presence in a stateroom of equipment for use by the 
occupants does not diminish the area or volume of the room.
    (3) Toilets and washbasins for use by offshore workers must meet the 
requirements of paragraph (a)(3) of this section.
    (c) Each crew member and offshore worker aboard a vessel of less 
than 100 gross tons must be provided with accommodations of adequate 
size and construction, and with equipment for his or her protection and 
convenience suitable to the size, facilities, and service of the vessel.
    (d) For each vessel of 100 or more gross tons, the bulkheads and 
decks separating accommodations for crew members and offshore workers 
from machinery spaces must be of ``A'' Class construction as defined by 
Sec.  92.07-5 of this chapter.
    (e) After reviewing the arrangement drawings required by Sec.  
127.110 of this part, the cognizant OCMI will determine, and record on 
the vessel's Certificate of Inspection, the number of offshore workers 
that the vessel may carry.



                       Subpart C_Rails and Guards



Sec.  127.310  Where rails required.

    (a) Each vessel must have permanently installed efficient guard 
rails or bulwarks on decks and bridges. Each rail or bulwark must stand 
at least 1 meter (39\1/2\ inches) from the deck except that, where this 
height would interfere with the normal operation of the vessel, the 
cognizant OCMI may approve a lesser height.
    (b) At exposed peripheries of the freeboard and superstructure 
decks, each rail must consist of at least three courses, including the 
top. The opening below the lowest course must be no more than 230 
millimeters (9 inches) with courses no more than 380 millimeters (15 
inches) apart. On other decks and bridges each rail must consist of at 
least two courses, including the top, approximately evenly spaced.
    (c) If satisfied that the installation of any rail of the required 
height would be impracticable, the cognizant OCMI may accept hand grabs 
or a rail of a lesser height in its place.



Sec.  127.320  Storm rails.

    Suitable storm rails must be installed in each passageway and at the 
deckhouse sides, including in way of inclined ladders, where persons 
aboard have normal access. They must be installed on both sides of 
passageways which are more than 1.8 meters (6 feet) wide.



Sec.  127.330  Guards in dangerous places.

    Suitable hand covers, guards, or rails must be installed on each 
exposed and dangerous place, such as gears of rotating machinery, and 
hot surfaces.



   Subpart D_Construction of Windows, Visibility, and Operability of 
                                Coverings



Sec.  127.410  Safety-glazing materials.

    Glass and other glazing material used in windows must be material 
that will not break into dangerous fragments if fractured.



Sec.  127.420  Strength.

    Each window or porthole, and its means of attachment to the hull or 
the deckhouse, must be capable of withstanding the maximum expected load 
from wind and waves, due to its location on the vessel's and the 
authorized route of the vessel.



Sec.  127.430  Visibility from pilothouse.

    (a) Windows and other openings at the pilothouse must be of 
sufficient size and properly located to provide adequate view for safe 
operation in any condition.
    (b) Glass or other glazing material used in windows at the 
pilothouse must

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have a light transmission of at least 70 percent according to Test 2 of 
ANSI Z26.1, ``Code for Safety Glazing Materials for Glazing Motor 
Vehicles Operating on Land Highways,'' and must comply with Test 15 of 
ANSI Z26.1 for Class I Optical Deviation.



Sec.  127.440  Operability of window coverings.

    Any covering or protection placed over a window or porthole that 
could be used as a means of escape must be able to be readily removed or 
opened. It must be possible to open or remove the covering or protection 
without anyone's having to go onto a weather deck. It may be necessary 
to break the glass of a window or porthole before removing or opening 
the covering or protection.



 Subpart F_Construction and Arrangements for OSVs Carrying More Than 36 
                            Offshore Workers.

    Source: USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48936, Aug. 18, 2014, unless otherwise 
noted.



Sec.  127.600  Applicability.

    This subpart applies to OSVs of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT 
ITC is not assigned).



Sec.  127.610  Damage stability requirements.

    (a) Each OSV that is authorized to carry more than 240 persons must 
comply with the following provisions of SOLAS, 1974, as amended, as 
though the OSV is a passenger ship and the offshore workers are 
considered as passengers: chapter II-1, parts B-1, B-2, and B-4, and 
regulation II-1/35-1 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  125.180).
    (b) Each OSV that is authorized to carry less than 240 persons must 
comply with the provisions of chapter II-1 of SOLAS, 1974, as amended:
    (1) Part B-1 and regulation II-1/35-1 of SOLAS, 1974, as amended, as 
though the OSV is a passenger ship and the offshore workers are 
considered as passengers, except that--
    (i) The required subdivision index used must be the R value 
calculated according to regulation II-1/6.2.3 of SOLAS, 1974, as 
amended, multiplied by the factor F, where:

F = (N + 720)/960
N = total number of persons authorized;
and

    (ii) Compliance with regulations II-1/8 and II-1/8-1 of SOLAS, 1974, 
as amended, is not required.
    (2) Parts B-2 and B-4 as though the OSV is a cargo ship and the 
offshore workers are considered as crew, except that regulations II-1/9, 
II-1/13, II-1/19, II-1/20, and II-1/21 of SOLAS, 1974, as amended, must 
be applied as though the OSV is a passenger ship.



Sec.  127.620  Marine engineering requirements.

    Steering gear on OSVs authorized for carriage of more than 240 
persons must comply with regulation II-1/29.6.1.1 of SOLAS, 1974, as 
amended (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  125.180) in lieu of SOLAS 
regulation II-1/29.6.1.2.



Sec.  127.630  Electrical installation requirements.

    Electrical installations must comply with regulation II--1/42 of 
SOLAS, 1974, as amended (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  125.180) 
in lieu of regulation II-1/43.



Sec.  127.640  Fire-protection requirements.

    (a) Except as provided in this section, each OSV must comply with 
the fire-protection provisions of chapter II-2 of SOLAS, 1974, as 
amended (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  125.180) applicable to 
passenger vessels carrying more than 36 passengers.
    (b) OSVs authorized for carriage of 240 or fewer persons may comply 
with the fire-protection provisions of chapter II-2 of SOLAS, 1974, as 
amended, applicable to passenger vessels carrying not more than 36 
passengers but need not comply with regulations II-2/21 and II-2/22.



Sec.  127.650  Bulk liquid cargo limitations.

    Notwithstanding Sec.  125.110 of this subchapter, no OSV carrying 
more than 240 total persons may carry flammable or combustible liquid 
cargoes of Grade D or higher in bulk.

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PART 128_MARINE ENGINEERING: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS--Table of Contents



                            Subpart A_General

Sec.
128.110 Equipment and systems.
128.120 Plan approval.
128.130 Vital systems.

                 Subpart B_Materials and Pressure Design

128.210 Class II vital systems--materials.
128.220 Class II non-vital systems--materials and pressure design.
128.230 Penetrations of hulls and watertight bulkheads--materials and 
          pressure design.
128.240 Hydraulic or pneumatic power and control--materials and pressure 
          design.

                 Subpart C_Main and Auxiliary Machinery

128.310 Fuel.
128.320 Exhaust systems.

           Subpart D_Design Requirements for Specific Systems

128.410 Ship's service refrigeration systems.
128.420 Keel cooler installations.
128.430 Non-integral keel cooler installations.
128.440 Bilge systems.
128.450 Liquid-mud systems.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306; sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 
2905; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

    Source: CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49331, Sept. 19, 1997, 
unless otherwise noted.



                            Subpart A_General



Sec.  128.110  Equipment and systems.

    (a) Except as provided by this part, the design, installation, 
testing, and inspection of materials, machinery, pressure vessels, and 
piping for OSVs of less than 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not 
assigned) must comply with subchapter F of this chapter.
    (b) Except as specifically provided by Sec.  128.310, the design, 
plan approval, installation, testing, and inspection of materials, 
machinery, automation, pressure vessels, and piping for OSVs of at least 
6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not assigned) must comply with 
subchapter F of this chapter.
    (c) This part contains requirements for equipment and systems 
commonly found on an OSV. If additional or unique systems, such as for 
low-temperature cargoes, are to be installed, they must comply with 
subchapter F of this chapter.

[USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48936, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  128.120  Plan approval.

    The plans required by subchapter F of this chapter need not be 
submitted if the plans required by Sec.  127.110(d) of this subchapter 
have been.



Sec.  128.130  Vital systems.

    (a) Vital systems are those systems that are vital to a vessel's 
survivability and safety. For the purpose of this subchapter, the 
following are vital systems:
    (1) Systems for fill, transfer, and service of fuel oil.
    (2) Fire-main systems.
    (3) Fixed gaseous fire-extinguishing systems.
    (4) Bilge systems.
    (5) Ballast systems.
    (6) Steering systems and steering-control systems.
    (7) Propulsion systems and their necessary auxiliaries and control 
systems.
    (8) Systems for transfer and control of cargo, for integral tanks or 
fixed independent tanks, in compliance with Sec.  125.110 of this 
subchapter.
    (9) Ship's service and emergency electrical-generation systems and 
their auxiliaries vital to the vessel's survivability and safety.
    (10) Any other marine-engineering system identified by the cognizant 
OCMI as crucial to the survival of the vessel or to the protection of 
the personnel aboard.
    (b) For the purpose of this subchapter, a system not identified by 
paragraph (a) of this section is a non-vital system.



                 Subpart B_Materials and Pressure Design



Sec.  128.210  Class II vital systems--materials.

    Except as provided by Sec. Sec.  128.230 and 128.240 of this 
subpart, instead of complying with part 56 of this chapter, materials 
used in Class II vital piping-systems may be accepted by the cognizant 
OCMI or the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center, if shown to 
provide

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a level of safety equivalent to materials in subpart 56.60 of this 
chapter.



Sec.  128.220  Class II non-vital systems--materials and pressure design.

    (a) Except as provided by Sec. Sec.  128.230, 128.240, and 128.320 
of this subpart, a Class II non-vital piping-system need not meet the 
requirements for materials and pressure design of subchapter F of this 
chapter.
    (b) Piping for salt-water service must be of a corrosion-resistant 
material and, if ferrous, be hot-dip galvanized or be at least of extra-
heavy schedule in wall thickness.
    (c) Each Class II non-vital piping-system must be certified by the 
builder as suitable for its intended service. A written certificate to 
this effect must be submitted with the plans required by Sec.  
127.110(d) of this subchapter.
    (d) The cognizant OCMI will review the particular installation of 
each system for the safety hazards identified in paragraphs (a), (b)(1), 
and (c) through (k) of Sec.  56.50-1 of this chapter, and will add 
requirements as appropriate.



Sec.  128.230  Penetrations of hulls and watertight bulkheads-
-materials and pressure design.

    (a) Each piping penetration, in each bulkhead required by this 
subchapter to be watertight, must meet the requirements for materials 
and pressure design of subchapter F of this chapter.
    (b) Each overboard discharge and shell connection, up to and 
including required shut-off valves, must meet the requirements for 
materials and pressure design of subchapter F of this chapter.



Sec.  128.240  Hydraulic or pneumatic power and control--materials 
and pressure design.

    (a) Each standard piping component (such as pipe runs, fittings, 
flanges, and standard valves) for hydraulic or pneumatic power and 
control systems must meet the requirements for materials and pressure 
design of Sec.  128.110, 128.210, or 128.220 of this part, as 
appropriate.
    (b) Any non-standard hydraulic or pneumatic component (such as 
control valves, check valves, relief valves, and regulators) may be 
accepted by the cognizant OCMI or the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety 
Center, if the component is certified by the manufacturer as suitable 
for marine service and if--
    (1) The component meets each of the requirements for materials and 
pressure design of subparts 56.60 and 58.30 of this chapter and if its 
service is limited to the manufacturer's rated pressure; or
    (2) The service of the component is limited to \1/2\ the 
manufacturer's recommended maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP) or 
\1/10\ the component's burst pressure. Burst-pressure testing is 
described in ANSI B 31.1, Paragraph 104.7.A, and must be conducted to 
comply with Paragraph A-22, Section I, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel 
Code. Written certification of results of burst-pressure testing must be 
submitted with the plans required by Sec.  127.110(d) of this 
subchapter.



                 Subpart C_Main and Auxiliary Machinery



Sec.  128.310  Fuel.

    (a) OSVs of less than 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not 
assigned). (1) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(2) of this section, 
each internal-combustion engine installed on an OSV of less than 6,000 
GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not assigned), whether for main propulsion 
or for auxiliaries, must be driven by a fuel having a flashpoint of not 
lower than 43 [deg]C (110 [deg]F) as determined by ASTM D 93 
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  125.180).
    (2) The use of a fuel with a flashpoint of lower than 43 [deg]C (110 
[deg]F) must be specifically approved by the Commandant (CG-ENG), except 
in an engine for a gasoline-powered rescue boat.
    (b) OSVs of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not 
assigned). (1) Except as provided by paragraph (b)(2) of this section, 
each internal-combustion engine installed on an OSV of at least 6,000 GT 
ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not assigned), whether for main propulsion or 
for auxiliaries, must be driven by a fuel having a flashpoint not lower 
than 60 [deg]C (140 [deg]F) as determined by ASTM D 93 (incorporated by 
reference, see Sec.  125.180).

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    (2) The use of a fuel with a flashpoint lower than 60 [deg]C (140 
[deg]F) must be specifically approved by the Commandant (CG-ENG), except 
in an engine for a gasoline-powered rescue boat or emergency generator, 
or as provided in paragraph (b)(2) of this section.

[USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48936, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  128.320  Exhaust systems.

    No diesel-engine exhaust system need meet the material requirements 
in Sec.  58.10-5(d)(1)(i) of this chapter if the installation is 
certified as required by Sec.  128.220(c) of this part.



           Subpart D_Design Requirements for Specific Systems



Sec.  128.410  Ship's service refrigeration systems.

    No self-contained unit either for air-conditioning or for 
refrigerated spaces for ship's stores need comply with Sec.  58.20-5, 
58.20-10, 58.20-15, 58.20-20(a), or 58.20-20(b) of this chapter if--
    (a) The unit uses a fluorocarbon refrigerant allowed by part 147 of 
this chapter;
    (b) The manufacturer certifies that the unit is suitable for its 
intended purpose; and
    (c) Electrical wiring meets the applicable requirements in 
subchapter J of this chapter.



Sec.  128.420  Keel cooler installations.

    (a) Except as provided by this section, each keel cooler 
installation must comply with Sec.  56.50-96 of this chapter.
    (b) Approved metallic flexible connections may be located below the 
deepest-load waterline if the system is a closed loop below the 
waterline and if its vent is located above the waterline.
    (c) Fillet welds may be used in the attachment of channels and half-
round pipe sections to the bottom of the vessel.
    (d) Short lengths of approved non-metallic flexible hose fixed by 
metallic or non-metallic hose-clamps may be used at machinery 
connections if--
    (1) The clamps are of a corrosion-resistant material;
    (2) The clamps do not depend on spring tension for their holding 
power; and
    (3) Two of the clamps are used on each end of the hose, except that 
one clamp may be used on an end expanded or beaded to provide a positive 
stop against hose slippage.
    (4) The clamps are resistant to vibration, high temperature, and 
brittleness.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49331, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2000-7790, 65 FR 58463, Sept. 29, 2000]



Sec.  128.430  Non-integral keel cooler installations.

    (a) Each hull penetration for a non-integral keel cooler 
installation must be made through a cofferdam or at a seachest and must 
be provided with isolation valves fitted as close to the sea inlet as 
possible.
    (b) Each non-integral keel cooler must be protected against damage 
from debris and grounding by protective guards or by recessing the 
cooler into the hull.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49331, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2000-7790, 65 FR 58463, Sept. 29, 2000]



Sec.  128.440  Bilge systems.

    (a) Except as provided by this section, each bilge system must 
comply with Sec. Sec.  56.50-50 and 56.50-55 of this chapter.
    (b) If the steering room, engine room, centerline passageway, 
forward machinery space, and compartment containing the dry-mud tanks 
are the only below-deck spaces that must be fitted with bilge suctions, 
the vessel may be equipped to the standards of Sec. Sec.  56.50-50 and 
56.50-57 of this chapter applicable to a dry-cargo vessel of less than 
55 meters (180 feet) in length.



Sec.  128.450  Liquid-mud systems.

    (a) Liquid-mud piping systems may use resiliently seated valves of 
Category A to comply with Sec. Sec.  56.20-15 and 56.50-60 of this 
chapter.
    (b) Tanks for oil-based liquid mud must be fitted with tank vents 
equipped with flame screens. Vents must not discharge to the interior of 
the vessel.

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PART 129_ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS--Table of Contents



                      Subpart A_General Provisions

Sec.
129.100 General.
129.110 Applicability.
129.120 Alternative standards.

                     Subpart B_General Requirements

129.200 Design, installation, and maintenance.
129.210 Protection from wet and corrosive environments.
129.220 Basic safety.

            Subpart C_Power Sources and Distribution Systems

129.310 Power sources.
129.315 Power sources for OSVs.
129.320 Generators and motors.
129.323 Multiple generators.
129.326 Dual-voltage generators.
129.330 Distribution panels and switchboards.
129.340 Cable and wiring.
129.350 Batteries--general.
129.353 Battery categories.
129.356 Battery installations.
129.360 Semiconductor-rectifier systems.
129.370 Equipment grounding.
129.375 System grounding.
129.380 Overcurrent protection.
129.390 Shore power.
129.395 Radio installations.

                       Subpart D_Lighting Systems

129.410 Lighting fixtures.
129.420 Branch circuits for lighting on OSVs of 100 or more gross tons.
129.430 Navigational lighting.
129.440 Emergency lighting.
129.450 Portable lighting.

               Subpart E_Miscellaneous Electrical Systems

129.510 Lifeboat winches.
129.520 Hazardous areas.
129.530 General alarm.
129.540 Remote stopping-systems on OSVs of 100 or more gross tons.
129.550 Power for cooking and heating.
129.560 Engine-order telegraphs.
129.570 Overfill protection.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306; sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 
2905; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

    Source: CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49332, Sept. 19, 1997, 
unless otherwise noted.



                      Subpart A_General Provisions



Sec.  129.100  General.

    This part contains requirements for the design, construction, and 
installation of electrical equipment and systems including power 
sources, lighting, motors, miscellaneous equipment, and safety systems.



Sec.  129.110  Applicability.

    (a) Electrical installations on OSVs of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 
GRT if GT ITC is not assigned) must comply with subchapter J of this 
chapter.
    (b) Except as specifically provided in this subchapter, electrical 
installations on an OSV of less than 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is 
not assigned) must comply with subchapter J of this chapter.

[USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48936, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  129.120  Alternative standards.

    (a) An OSV of 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length or less may meet the 
following requirements of the American Yacht and Boat Council Projects, 
where applicable, instead of Sec.  129.340 of this part:
    (1) E-1, Bonding of Direct Current Systems.
    (2) E-8, AC Electrical Systems on Boats.
    (3) E-9, DC Electrical Systems on Boats.
    (b) An OSV with an electrical installation operating at a potential 
of less than 50 volts may comply with 33 CFR 183.430 instead of Sec.  
129.340 of this part.



                     Subpart B_General Requirements



Sec.  129.200  Design, installation, and maintenance.

    Electrical equipment on a vessel must be designed, installed, and 
maintained to--
    (a) Provide services necessary for safety under normal and emergency 
conditions;
    (b) Protect crew members, offshore workers, and the vessel from 
electrical hazards, including fire, caused by or originating in 
electrical equipment and electrical shock;
    (c) Minimize accidental personal contact with energized parts; and

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    (d) Prevent electrical ignition of flammable vapors.



Sec.  129.210  Protection from wet and corrosive environments.

    (a) Electrical equipment used in the following spaces must be drip-
proof:
    (1) A machinery space.
    (2) A space normally exposed to splashing, water wash-down, or other 
wet conditions within a galley, a laundry, or a public washroom or 
toilet room that has a bath or shower.
    (3) Every other space with similar wet conditions.
    (b) Electrical equipment exposed to the weather must be watertight.
    (c) Electrical equipment exposed to corrosive environments must be 
of suitable construction and must be resistant to corrosion.



Sec.  129.220  Basic safety.

    (a) Electrical equipment and installations must be suitable for the 
roll, pitch, and vibration of the vessel under way.
    (b) All equipment, including switches, fuses, and lampholders, must 
be suitable for the voltage and current used.
    (c) Receptacle outlets of the type providing a grounded pole or a 
specific direct-current polarity must be of a configuration that does 
not permit improper connection.
    (d) Electrical equipment and circuits must be clearly marked and 
identified.
    (e) Any cabinet, panel, box, or other enclosure containing more than 
one source of power must be fitted with a sign warning persons of this 
condition and identifying the circuits to be disconnected.



            Subpart C_Power Sources and Distribution Systems



Sec.  129.310  Power sources.

    (a)(1) Each vessel that relies on electricity to power the following 
loads must be arranged so that the loads can be energized from at least 
two sources of electricity:
    (i) Any system identified as a vital system in Sec.  128.130(a) of 
this subchapter.
    (ii) Interior lights.
    (iii) Communication systems.
    (iv) Navigational equipment and lights.
    (v) Fire-protection equipment.
    (2) A vessel with batteries of enough capacity for 3 hours of 
continuous operation to supply the loads specified in paragraph (a)(1) 
of this section, and with a generator or alternator driven by a 
propulsion engine, complies with paragraph (a)(1) of this section.
    (b) Where a generator driven by a propulsion engine is used as a 
source of electrical power, no speed change, throttle movement, or 
change in direction of the propeller shaft of the vessel may interrupt 
power to any of the loads specified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section.



Sec.  129.315  Power sources for OSVs.

    (a) The requirements of this section apply to OSVs between 100 GRT 
and 500 GRT or less than 6,000 GT ITC instead of those in subpart 111.10 
of this chapter.
    (b) If a generator provides electrical power for any system 
identified as a vital system by Sec.  128.130(a) of this subchapter, at 
least two power-generating sets must be provided. At least one set must 
be independent of the main propulsion plant. A generator not independent 
of the main propulsion plant must comply with Sec.  111.10-4(d) of this 
chapter. With any one generating set stopped, the remaining set or sets 
must provide the power necessary for the loads required by this section.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49332, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48937, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  129.320  Generators and motors.

    (a) Each generator and motor, except a submersible-pump motor, must 
be--
    (1) In an accessible space, adequately ventilated and as dry as 
practicable; and
    (2) Mounted above the bilges to avoid damage by splash and to avoid 
contact with low-lying vapors.
    (b) Each generator and motor must be designed for an ambient 
temperature of 50 [deg]C (122 [deg]F), except that--
    (1) If the ambient temperature, in the space where a generator or 
motor is, does not exceed 40 [deg]C (104 [deg]F) under normal operating 
conditions, the generator or motor may be designed for an

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ambient temperature of 40 [deg]C (104 [deg]F); and
    (2) A generator or motor designed for an ambient temperature of 40 
[deg]C (104 [deg]F) may be used in a location where the ambient 
temperature is 50 [deg]C (122 [deg]F), if the generator or motor is 
derated to 80 percent of the full-load rating and if the rating or 
setting of the overcurrent devices of the generator or motor is reduced 
accordingly.
    (c) For each generator rated at 50 volts or more, a voltmeter and an 
ammeter used for measuring voltage and current while the generator is in 
operation must be provided. For each alternating-current generator, a 
means for measuring frequency must also be provided. To ensure 
satisfactory operation of each generator, additional control equipment 
and measuring instruments, if needed, must also be provided.
    (d) Each generator must have a nameplate attached to it indicating--
    (1) Name of manufacturer, type of generator, and designation of 
frame;
    (2) Output in kilowatts, or horsepower rating;
    (3) Kind of rating (continuous, overload, or other);
    (4) Amperes at rated load, voltage, and frequency;
    (5) Number of phases, if applicable;
    (6) Type of windings, if DC;
    (7) When intended for connection in a normally grounded 
configuration, the grounding polarity; and
    (8) For a generator derated to comply with paragraph (b)(2) of this 
section, the derated capacity.
    (e) Each motor must have attached to it a nameplate containing the 
information required by Article 430 of NFPA 70.



Sec.  129.323  Multiple generators.

    If an OSV uses two or more generators to supply electricity for the 
ship's service loads, to comply with Sec.  129.310(a) of this subpart, 
the following requirements must be met:
    (a) Each generator must have an independent prime mover.
    (b) The circuit breaker of a generator to be operated in parallel 
with another generator must comply with Sec. Sec.  111.12-11(f), 111.30-
19(a), and 111.30-25(d) of this chapter.
    (c) The circuit breaker of a generator not to be operated in 
parallel with another generator must be interlocked to prevent that 
generator from being connected to the switchboard simultaneously with 
another.



Sec.  129.326  Dual-voltage generators.

    If a dual-voltage generator is installed on an OSV--
    (a) The neutral of the dual-voltage system must be solidly grounded 
at the switchboard's neutral bus and be accessible for checking the 
insulation resistance of the generator; and
    (b) Ground detection must be provided that--
    (1) For an alternating-current system, complies with Sec.  111.05-27 
of this chapter; and
    (2) For a direct-current system, complies with Sec.  111.05-29 of 
this chapter.



Sec.  129.330  Distribution panels and switchboards.

    (a) Each distribution panel or switchboard must be in a location as 
dry as practicable, accessible, adequately ventilated, and protected 
from falling debris and dripping or splashing water.
    (b) Each distribution panel or switchboard must be totally enclosed 
and of the dead-front type.
    (c) Each switchboard must have nonconductive handrails.
    (d) Each switchboard or main distribution panel must be fitted with 
a dripshield, unless the switchboard or distribution panel is of a type 
mounted deck-to-overhead and is not subject to falling objects or 
liquids from above.
    (e) Each distribution panel and switchboard accessible from the rear 
must be constructed to prevent a person's accidental contact with 
energized parts.
    (f) Working space must be provided around each main distribution 
panel and switchboard of at least 610 millimeters (24 inches) in front 
of the switchboard and, of at least 460 millimeters (18 inches) from the 
nearest bulkhead, stiffener, or frame behind the switchboard. Rear 
access is prohibited when the working space behind the switchboard is 
less than 460 millimeters (18 inches).
    (g) Nonconductive mats or grating must be provided on the deck in 
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of each switchboard and, if the switchboard is accessible from the rear, 
on the deck behind the switchboard.
    (h) Each uninsulated current-carrying part must be mounted on 
noncombustible, nonabsorbent, high-dielectric insulating material.
    (i) Equipment mounted on a hinged door of an enclosure must be 
constructed or shielded so that no person will come into accidental 
contact with energized parts of the door-mounted equipment when the door 
is open and the circuit energized.
    (j) Bus capacity of switchboards and main distribution panels must 
be sized in accordance with Sec.  111.30-19(a) of this chapter. 
Panelboards must have current rating of not less than the feeder-circuit 
capacity.



Sec.  129.340  Cable and wiring.

    (a) If individual wires, rather than cables, are used in systems 
operating at a potential of greater than 50 volts, the wire and 
associated conduit must be run in a protected enclosure. The protected 
enclosure must have drain holes to prevent the buildup of condensation.
    (b) Each cable and wire must--
    (1) Have stranded copper conductors with sufficient current-carrying 
capacity for the circuit in which it is used;
    (2) Be installed so as to avoid or reduce interference with radio 
reception and compass indication;
    (3) Be protected from the weather;
    (4) Be supported so as to avoid chafing or other damage;
    (5) Be installed without sharp bends;
    (6) Be protected by metal coverings or other suitable means, if in 
areas subject to mechanical abuse;
    (7) Be suitable for low temperature and high humidity, if installed 
in refrigerated compartments;
    (8) Be located outside a tank, unless it supplies power to equipment 
in the tank; and
    (9) Have sheathing or wire insulation compatible with the fluid in a 
tank, when installed to comply with paragraph (b)(8) of this section.
    (c) Cable and wire in power and lighting circuits must be 14 AWG or 
larger. Cable and wire in control and indicator circuits must be 22 AWG 
or larger, or be ribbon cable or similar, smaller, conductor-size cable 
recommended by the equipment manufacturer for use in circuits for low-
power instrumentation, monitoring, or control.
    (d) Cable and wire for power and lighting circuits must--
    (1) Comply with Section 310-13 of the NEC (NFPA 70), except that no 
asbestos-insulated cable or dry-location cable may be used;
    (2) Be listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. as UL Boat or UL 
Marine Shipboard cable; or
    (3) Comply with Sec.  111.60-1 of this chapter for cable, and Sec.  
111.60-11 of this chapter for wire.
    (e) Cable and wire serving vital systems listed in Sec.  128.130(a) 
of this subchapter or serving emergency loads must be routed as far as 
practicable from areas at high risk for fire, such as galleys, 
laundries, and machinery spaces.
    (f) Cable or wire serving duplicated equipment must be separated so 
that a casualty that affects one cable does not affect the other.
    (g) Each connection to a conductor or a terminal part of a conductor 
must be made within an enclosure and--
    (1) Have a pressure-type connector on each conductor;
    (2) Have a solder lug on each conductor;
    (3) Have a splice made with a pressure-type connector to a flexible 
lead or conductor; or
    (4) Be splice-soldered, brazed, or welded to a flexible lead or 
conductor.
    (h) A connector or lug of the set-screw type must not be used with a 
stranded conductor smaller than No. 14 AWG, unless there is a 
nonrotating follower that travels with the set screw and makes pressure 
contact with the conductor.
    (i) Each pressure-type wire connector and lug must comply with UL 
486A. No wire nuts may be used.
    (j) Each terminal block must have terminal screws 6-32 or larger.
    (k) Each wire connector used in conjunction with screw-type terminal 
blocks must be of the captive type such as the ring or the flanged-spade 
type.
    (l) No cable may be spliced in--
    (1) A hazardous location; or
    (2) Another location, except--

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    (i) A cable installed in a subassembly may be spliced to a cable 
installed in another subassembly;
    (ii) For a vessel receiving alterations, a cable may be spliced to 
extend a circuit;
    (iii) A cable of large diameter or exceptional length may be spliced 
to facilitate its installation.
    (iv) A cable may be spliced to replace a damaged section of itself 
if, before replacement of the damaged section, the insulation resistance 
of the remainder of the cable is measured, and the condition of the 
insulation is unimpaired.
    (m) All material in a cable splice must be chemically compatible 
with other material in the splice and with the materials in the cable.
    (n) Ampacities for conductors must comply with Section 310-15 of the 
NEC (NFPA 70), or with IEEE Standard 45, as appropriate.
    (o) Each conductor must be sized so that the voltage drop at the 
load terminals does not exceed 10 percent.
    (p) Each metallic covering of armored cable must--
    (1) Be electrically continuous; and
    (2) Be grounded at each end of the run to the--
    (i) Hull (on a metallic vessel); or
    (ii) Common ground plate (on a nonmetallic vessel); and
    (3) Have final sub-circuits grounded at the supply end only.
    (q) Each portable or temporary electric cord or cable must be 
constructed and used in compliance with the requirements of Sec.  
111.60-13 of this chapter for flexible electric cord or cable.



Sec.  129.350  Batteries--general.

    (a) Wherever a battery is charged, there must be natural or induced 
ventilation to dissipate the gases generated.
    (b) Each battery must be located as high above the bilge as 
practicable within the space the battery is located in and be secured to 
protect against shifting due to roll, pitch, and heave motions or 
vibration of the vessel, and free from exposure to splash or spray of 
water.
    (c) Each battery must be accessible for maintenance and removal.
    (d) Each connection to a battery terminal must be made with a 
permanent connector, rather than with spring clips or other temporary 
clamps.
    (e) Each battery must be mounted in a tray lined with, or 
constructed of, lead or other material resistant to damage by the 
electrolyte.
    (f) Each battery charger must have an ammeter connected in the 
charging circuit.
    (g) Unless the battery is adjacent to its distribution panel or 
switchboard that distributes power to the lighting, motor, and appliance 
circuits, the battery leads must have fuses in series with and as close 
as practicable to the battery.
    (h) Each battery used for starting an engine must be located as 
close as possible to the engine or engines served.



Sec.  129.353  Battery categories.

    This section applies to batteries installed to meet the requirements 
of Sec.  129.310(a) for secondary sources of power to vital loads.
    (a) Large. A large battery-installation is one connected to a 
battery charger having an output of more than 2 kW, computed from the 
highest possible charging current and rated voltage of the battery 
installed.
    (b) Small. A small battery-installation is one connected to a 
battery charger having an output of 2 kW or less, computed from the 
highest possible charging current and rated voltage of the battery 
installed.



Sec.  129.356  Battery installations.

    (a) Large. Each large battery-installation must be located in a 
locker, room, or enclosed box dedicated solely to the storage of 
batteries. Ventilation must be provided in accordance with Sec.  111.15-
10 of this chapter. Electrical equipment located within the battery 
enclosure must be approved by an independent laboratory for hazardous 
locations of Class I, Division 1, Group B, and must meet subpart 111.105 
of this chapter.
    (b) Small. Each small battery-installation must be located in a 
well-ventilated space and protected from falling objects. No small 
battery-installation may be in a closet, storeroom, or similar space.

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Sec.  129.360  Semiconductor-rectifier systems.

    (a) Each semiconductor-rectifier system must have an adequate heat-
removal system to prevent overheating.
    (b) If a semiconductor-rectifier system is used in a propulsion 
system or in another vital system, it must--
    (1) Have a current-limiting circuit;
    (2) Have external overcurrent protection; and
    (3) Comply with Sections 4/5.84.2 and 4/5.84.4 of the ``Rules for 
Building and Classing Steel Vessels'' of the American Bureau of 
Shipping.



Sec.  129.370  Equipment grounding.

    (a) On a metallic vessel each metallic enclosure and frame of 
electrical equipment must be permanently grounded to the hull. On a 
nonmetallic vessel each enclosure and frame of electrical equipment must 
be bonded to each other and to a common ground by a conductor not 
normally carrying current.
    (b) Each metallic case of instruments must be grounded. So must each 
secondary winding of instrument transformers.
    (c) Each equipment grounding conductor must be sized to comply with 
section 250-95 of NEC (NFPA 70).
    (d) Each nonmetallic mast and topmast must have a lightning-ground 
conductor.



Sec.  129.375  System grounding.

    (a) If a grounded distribution system is provided, there must be 
only one connection to ground, regardless of the number of power 
sources. This connection must be at the main switchboard.
    (b) On each metallic vessel, a grounded distribution system must be 
grounded to the hull. On each nonmetallic vessel, the neutral of a 
grounded system must be connected to a common ground plate, except that 
no aluminum grounding conductors may be used.
    (c) On each nonmetallic vessel with a grounded distribution system, 
the common ground plate must have--
    (1) Only one connection to the main switchboard; and
    (2) The connection to itself readily accessible for checking.
    (d) On each nonmetallic vessel with a ground plate provided for 
radio equipment, the plate must be connected to the common ground plate.
    (e) Each insulated grounding-conductor of a cable must be identified 
by one of the following means:
    (1) Wrapping of the cable with green braid or green insulation.
    (2) Stripping of the insulation from the entire exposed length of 
the grounding-conductor.
    (3) Marking of the exposed insulation of the grounding-conductor 
with green tape or green adhesive labels.
    (f) No vessel's hull may carry current as a conductor except for--
    (1) An impressed-current cathodic-protection system; or
    (2) A battery system to start an engine.
    (g) No cable armor may be used to ground electrical equipment or 
systems.
    (h) Each receptacle outlet and attachment plug, for a portable lamp, 
tool, or similar apparatus operating at 100 or more volts, must have a 
grounding-pole and a grounding-conductor in the portable cord.



Sec.  129.380  Overcurrent protection.

    (a) Overcurrent protection must be provided for each ungrounded 
conductor, to open the electric circuit if the current reaches a value 
that causes an excessive or dangerous temperature in the conductor or 
its insulation.
    (b) Each conductor of a control, interlock, or indicator circuit, 
such as a conductor for an instrument, pilot light, ground-detector 
light, or potential transformer, must be protected by an overcurrent 
device.
    (c) Each generator must be protected by an overcurrent device set at 
a value not exceeding 115 percent of the generator's full-load rating.
    (d) Circuits of control systems for steering gear must be protected 
against short circuit.
    (e) Each feeder circuit for steering gear must be protected by a 
circuit breaker that complies with Sec. Sec.  58.25-55(a) and (b) of 
this chapter.
    (f) Each branch circuit for lighting must be protected against 
overcurrent by either fuses or circuit breakers. Neither the fuses nor 
the circuit breakers may be rated at more than 30 amperes.

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    (g) Each conductor must be protected in accordance with its current-
carrying capacity. If the allowable current-carrying capacity does not 
correspond to a standard size of device, the next larger overcurrent 
device may be used, provided it is less than 150 percent of the 
conductor's current-carrying capacity.
    (h) An overcurrent device must be installed to protect each motor 
conductor and control apparatus against overcurrent due to short circuit 
or ground fault. Each overcurrent device must be capable of carrying the 
starting current of the motor.
    (i) An emergency switch must be provided in each normally ungrounded 
main supply conductor from a battery. The switch must be accessible from 
the battery and located as close as practicable to it.
    (j) No grounded conductor of a circuit may be disconnected by a 
switch or circuit breaker unless the ungrounded conductors are all 
simultaneously disconnected.
    (k) A means of disconnect must be provided on the supply side of and 
adjacent to each fuse, to de-energize the fuse for inspection and 
maintenance.
    (l) A way for locking the means of disconnect open must be provided 
unless the means of disconnect for a fused circuit is within sight of 
the equipment that the circuit supplies.
    (m) Each fuse must be of the cartridge type and be listed by 
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or another independent laboratory 
recognized by the Commandant.
    (n) Each circuit breaker must meet UL 489 and be of the manually-
reset type designed for--
    (1) Inverse delay;
    (2) Instantaneous short-circuit protection; and
    (3) Switching duty if the breaker is used as a switch.
    (o) Each circuit breaker must indicate whether it is open or closed.



Sec.  129.390  Shore power.

    Each vessel that has an electrical system operating at more than 50 
volts and has provisions for receiving shore power must meet the 
requirements of this section:
    (a) A shore-power-connection box or receptacle must be permanently 
installed at a convenient location.
    (b) A cable connecting the shore-power-connection box or receptacle 
to the switchboard or main distribution panel must be permanently 
installed.
    (c) A circuit breaker must be provided at the switchboard or main 
distribution panel for the shore-power connection.
    (d) The circuit breaker, required by paragraph (c) of this section, 
must be interlocked with the feeder circuit breakers for the vessel's 
power sources to preclude the vessel's power sources and shore power 
from energizing the vessel's switchboard simultaneously, except in cases 
where system devices permit safe momentary paralleling of OSV power with 
shore power.



Sec.  129.395  Radio installations.

    A separate circuit, with overcurrent protection at the switchboard, 
must be provided for at least one radio installation. Additional radios, 
if installed, may be powered from a local lighting power source, such as 
the pilothouse lighting panel, provided each radio power source has a 
separate overcurrent protection device.



                       Subpart D_Lighting Systems



Sec.  129.410  Lighting fixtures.

    (a) Each globe, lens, or diffuser of a lighting fixture must have a 
high-strength guard or be made of high-strength material, except in 
accommodations, the pilothouse, the galley, or similar locations where 
the fixture is not subject to damage.
    (b) No lighting fixture may be used as a connection box for a 
circuit other than the branch circuit supplying the fixture.
    (c) Each lighting fixture must be installed as follows:
    (1) Each lighting fixture and lampholder must be fixed. No fixture 
may be supported by the screw shell of a lampholder.
    (2) Each pendant-type lighting fixture must be suspended by and 
supplied through a threaded rigid-conduit stem.
    (3) Each tablelamp, desklamp, floorlamp, or similar equipment must 
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displaced by the roll, pitch, or heave or by the vibration of the 
vessel.
    (d) Each lighting fixture in an electrical system operating at more 
than 50 volts must comply with UL 595, ``Marine Type Electric Lighting 
Fixtures.'' A lighting fixture in an accommodation space, radio room, 
galley, or similar interior space may comply with UL 57, ``Electric 
Lighting Fixtures,'' UL 1570, ``Fluorescent Lighting Fixtures,'' UL 
1571, ``Incandescent Lighting Fixtures,'' UL 1572, ``High Intensity 
Discharge Lighting Fixtures,'' UL 1573, ``Stage and Studio Lighting 
Units,'' or UL 1574, ``Track Lighting Systems,'' as long as the general 
marine requirements of UL 595 are satisfied.



Sec.  129.420  Branch circuits for lighting on OSVs of 100 or more
gross tons.

    On each vessel of 100 or more gross tons, each branch circuit for 
lighting must comply with Sec.  111.75-5 of this chapter, except that--
    (a) Appliance loads, electric-heater loads, and isolated small-motor 
loads may be connected to a lighting-distribution panelboard; and
    (b) Branch circuits, other than for lighting, connected to the 
lighting-distribution panelboard permitted by paragraph (a) of this 
section may have fuses or circuit breakers rated at more than 30 
amperes.



Sec.  129.430  Navigational lighting.

    (a) Each vessel of less than 100 gross tons and less than 19.8 
meters (65 feet) in length must have navigational lighting in compliance 
with the applicable navigation rules.
    (b) Each vessel of 100 or more gross tons, or 19.8 meters (65 feet) 
or more in length, must have navigational lighting in compliance with 
the applicable navigation rules and with Sec.  111.75-17(d) of this 
chapter.



Sec.  129.440  Emergency lighting.

    (a) A vessel of less than 100 gross tons must have adequate 
emergency lighting fitted along the line of escape to the main deck from 
accommodations and working (machinery) spaces below the main deck.
    (b) The emergency lighting required by paragraph (a) of this section 
must automatically actuate upon failure of the main lighting. Unless a 
vessel is equipped with a single source of power for emergency lighting, 
it must have individual battery-powered lighting that is--
    (1) Automatically actuated upon loss of normal power;
    (2) Not readily portable;
    (3) Connected to an automatic battery-charger; and
    (4) Of enough capacity for 6 hours of continuous operation.



Sec.  129.450  Portable lighting.

    Each vessel must be equipped with at least two operable, portable, 
battery-powered lights. One of these lights must be located in the 
pilothouse, another at the access to the engine room.



               Subpart E_Miscellaneous Electrical Systems



Sec.  129.510  Lifeboat winches.

    Each lifeboat winch operated by electric power must comply with 
subparts 111.95 and be approved under approval series in subparts 
160.015 or 160.151 of this chapter.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49332, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2011-0618, 76 FR 60754, Sept. 30, 2011]



Sec.  129.520  Hazardous areas.

    (a) No OSV that carries flammable or combustible liquid with a 
flashpoint of below 140 [deg]F (60 [deg]C), or carries hazardous cargoes 
on deck or in integral tanks, or is involved in servicing wells, may 
have electrical equipment installed in pump rooms, in hose-storage 
spaces, or within 3 meters (10 feet) of a source of vapor on a weather 
deck unless the equipment is explosion-proof or intrinsically safe under 
Sec.  111.105-9 or 111.105-11 of this chapter.
    (b) No electrical equipment may be installed in any locker used to 
store paint, oil, turpentine, or other flammable liquid unless the 
equipment is explosion-proof or intrinsically safe under Sec.  111.105-9 
or Sec.  111.105-11 of this chapter.
    (c) Equipment that is explosion-proof and intrinsically safe must 
comply with subpart 111.105 of this chapter.

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Sec.  129.530  General alarm.

    Each vessel must be fitted with a general alarm that complies with 
subpart 113.25 of this chapter.



Sec.  129.540  Remote stopping-systems on OSVs of 100 or more gross tons.

    (a) Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this section, each vessel 
must be fitted with remote stopping-systems that comply with subpart 
111.103 of this chapter.
    (b) The following remote stopping-systems may substitute for remote 
stopping-systems that must comply with subpart 111.103 of this chapter:
    (1) For each propulsion unit, in the pilothouse.
    (2) For each discharge pump for bilge slop or dirty oil, at the deck 
discharge.
    (3) For each powered ventilation system, outside the space 
ventilated.
    (4) For each fuel-oil pump, outside the space containing the pump.
    (5) For each cargo-transfer pump for combustible and flammable 
liquid, at each transfer-control station.
    (c) Remote stopping-systems required by this section may be 
combined.



Sec.  129.550  Power for cooking and heating.

    (a) Equipment for cooking and heating must be suitable for marine 
use. Equipment designed and installed to comply with ABYC Standards A-3 
and A-7 or Chapter 6 of NFPA 302 meets this requirement.
    (b) The use of gasoline for cooking, heating, or lighting is 
prohibited.
    (c) The use of liquefied petroleum gas for cooking, heating, or 
other purposes must comply with subpart 58.16 of this chapter.
    (d) Each electric space-heater must be provided with a thermal cut-
out to prevent overheating.
    (e) Each element of an electric space-heater must be enclosed, and 
the case or jacket of the element made of a corrosion-resistant 
material.
    (f) Each electrical connection for a cooking appliance must be drip-
proof.



Sec.  129.560  Engine-order telegraphs.

    No OSV need carry an engine-order telegraph, provided the vessel 
meets the requirements of Sec.  113.35-3(d) of this chapter.



Sec.  129.570  Overfill protection.

    (a) This section applies to OSVs of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT 
if GT ITC is not assigned).
    (b) Each cargo oil tank with a capacity of 1,000 or more cubic 
meters (approximately 6,290 barrels) must have one overfill device that 
is permanently installed on each oil tank, with an intrinsically safe 
high-level alarm that meets the requirements of this section.
    (c) The high-level alarm and tank overfill alarm required by 
paragraph (b) of this section must--
    (1) Be independent of each other;
    (2) Alarm in the event of loss of power to the alarm system or 
failure of electrical circuitry to the tank level sensor; and
    (3) Be able to be checked at the tank for proper operation prior to 
each transfer or contain an electronic self-testing feature that 
monitors the condition of the alarm circuitry and sensor.
    (d) The high-level alarm required by paragraph (b) of this section 
must--
    (1) Alarm before the tank overfill alarm, but before the tank 
capacity goes below 95 percent;
    (2) Be appropriately marked at the indicator panel; and
    (3) Have audible and visible alarm indications that can be seen and 
heard on the vessel where oil transfer is controlled.
    (e) The tank overfill alarm required by paragraph (b) of this 
section must--
    (1) Be independent of the oil gauging system;
    (2) Alarm early enough to allow the person in charge of transfer 
operations to stop the transfer operation before the oil tank overflows;
    (3) Be appropriately marked at the indicator panel; and
    (4) Have audible and visible alarm indications that can be seen and 
heard on the vessel where oil transfer is controlled and in the cargo 
deck area.

[USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48937, Aug. 18, 2014]

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PART 130_VESSEL CONTROL, AND MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS-
-Table of Contents



                        Subpart A_Vessel Control

Sec.
130.110 Internal communications on OSVs of less than 100 gross tons.
130.120 Propulsion control.
130.130 Steering on OSVs of less than 100 gross tons.
130.140 Steering on OSVs of 100 or more gross tons.

              Subpart B_Miscellaneous Equipment and Systems

130.210 Radiotelegraph and radiotelephone.
130.220 Design of equipment for cooking and heating.
130.230 Protection from refrigerants.
130.240 Anchors and chains for OSVs of 100 or more gross tons.
130.250 Mooring and towing equipment for OSVs of less than 100 gross 
          tons.

                    Subpart C_Navigational Equipment

130.310 Radar.
130.320 Electronic position-fixing device.
130.330 Charts and nautical publications.
130.340 Compass.

           Subpart D_Automation of Unattended Machinery Spaces

130.400 Applicability.
130.410 General.
130.420 Controls.
130.430 Pilothouse control.
130.440 Communications system.
130.450 Machinery alarms.
130.460 Placement of machinery alarms.
130.470 Fire alarms.
130.480 Test procedure and operations manual.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306; Department of Homeland Security 
Delegation No. 0170.1. Sections 130.140 and 130.400 also issued under 
sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905.

    Source: CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49337, Sept. 19, 1997, 
unless otherwise noted.



                        Subpart A_Vessel Control



Sec.  130.110  Internal communications on OSVs of less than
100 gross tons.

    Each vessel of less than 100 gross tons equipped with an independent 
auxiliary means of steering, as required by Sec.  130.130(b) of this 
subpart, must have a fixed means of communication between the pilothouse 
and the place where the auxiliary means of steering is controlled.



Sec.  130.120  Propulsion control.

    (a) Each vessel must have--
    (1) A propulsion-control system operable from the pilothouse; and
    (2) A means at each propulsion engine of readily disabling the 
propulsion-control system to permit local operation.
    (b) Each propulsion-control system operable from the pilothouse must 
enable--
    (1) Control of the speed of each propulsion engine;
    (2) Control of the direction of propeller-shaft rotation;
    (3) Control of propeller pitch, if a controllable-pitch propeller is 
fitted; and
    (4) Shutdown of each propulsion engine.
    (c) The propulsion-control system operable from the pilothouse may 
constitute the remote stopping-system required by Sec.  129.540 of this 
subchapter.
    (d) Each propulsion-control system, including one operable from the 
pilothouse, must be designed so that no one complete or partial failure 
of an easily replaceable component of the system allows the propulsion 
engine to overspeed or the pitch of the propeller to increase.



Sec.  130.130  Steering on OSVs of less than 100 gross tons.

    (a) Each OSV of less than 100 gross tons must have a steering system 
that complies with--
    (1) Section 130.140 of this subpart; or
    (2) This section.
    (b) Except as provided by paragraph (i) of this section, each vessel 
must have a main and an independent auxiliary means of steering.
    (c) The main means of steering (main steering gear) must be--
    (1) Of adequate strength for, and capable of, steering the OSV at 
each service speed;
    (2) Designed to operate at maximum astern speed without being 
damaged; and
    (3) Capable of moving the rudder from 35 degrees on one side to 30 
degrees on the other side in no more than

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28 seconds with the vessel moving ahead at maximum service speed.
    (d) Control of the main steering gear must be available from the 
pilothouse, including control of any necessary ancillary device (motor, 
pump, valve, or the like). If a power-driven main steering gear is used, 
a pilot light must be installed in the pilothouse to indicate operation 
of the power units.
    (e) The auxiliary means of steering (auxiliary steering gear) must 
be--
    (1) Of adequate strength for steering the OSV at navigable speed;
    (2) Capable of steering the vessel at navigable speed; and
    (3) Controlled from a place that--
    (i) Can communicate with the pilothouse; or
    (ii) Enables the master to safely maneuver the vessel.
    (f) The steering gear must be designed so that transfer from the 
main steering gear or its control to the auxiliary steering gear or its 
control can be achieved rapidly. Any tools or equipment necessary for 
transfer must be readily available. Instructions for transfer must be 
posted.
    (g) Each vessel must have instantaneous protection against short 
circuit for electrical-power circuits and control circuits, the 
protection sized and located to comply with Sec. Sec.  58.25-55 (d) and 
(e) of this chapter.
    (h) A rudder-angle indicator independent of the control of the main 
steering gear must be installed at the steering-control station in the 
pilothouse.
    (i) No auxiliary steering gear need be installed if--
    (1) The main steering gear, including power systems, is installed in 
duplicate; or
    (2) Multiple-screw propulsion--with independent control of 
propulsion from the pilothouse for each screw and with a means to 
restrain and center the rudder--is installed, and if that control is 
capable of steering the OSV.
    (j) Each vessel with duplicate (parallel but cross-connected) power 
systems for the main steering gear by way of compliance with paragraph 
(i)(1) of this section may use one of the systems for other purposes 
if--
    (1) Control of the subordinate parallel system is located at the 
steering-control station in the pilothouse;
    (2) Full power is available to the main steering gear when the 
subordinate parallel system is not in operation;
    (3) The subordinate parallel system can be isolated from the means 
of steering, and instructions on procedures for isolating it are posted; 
and
    (4) The subordinate parallel system is materially equivalent to the 
steering system.



Sec.  130.140  Steering on OSVs of 100 or more gross tons.

    (a) Except as provided in Sec.  128.110 of this subchapter, each OSV 
of 100 GRT or more must have a means of steering that meets the--
    (1) Applicable requirements of subchapters F and J of this chapter; 
or
    (2) Requirements for a hydraulic-helm steering-system in paragraph 
(b) of this section.
    (b) Each hydraulic-helm steering-system must have the following:
    (1) A main steering gear of adequate strength for, and capable of, 
steering the vessel at every service speed without being damaged at 
maximum astern speed.
    (2) A hydraulic system with a maximum allowable working pressure of 
not more than 12,411 kPa (1,800 psi), dedicated to steering.
    (3) Piping materials that comply with subchapter F of this chapter, 
and piping thickness of at least schedule 80.
    (4) Each fore-and-aft run of piping located as far inboard as 
practicable.
    (5) Rudder stops.
    (6) Either--
    (i) Two steering pumps in accordance with Sec.  130.130(c)(3) of 
this part; or
    (ii) A single hydraulic sump of the ``cascading overflow'' type with 
a centerline bulkhead open only at the top, if each half has enough 
capacity to operate the system.
    (7) Control of the main steering gear from the pilothouse, 
including--
    (i) Control from the helm;
    (ii) Control of any necessary ancillary device (motor, pump, valve, 
or the like); and
    (iii) Adequate visibility when going astern.

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    (8) Multiple-screw propulsion with independent control of propulsion 
from the pilothouse, complying with Sec.  130.120 of this part and being 
capable of steering the vessel.
    (9) Dual hydraulic cylinders arranged so that either cylinder can be 
readily isolated, permitting the other cylinder to remain in service and 
move each rudder.
    (10) The steering alarms and indicators required by Sec.  58.25-25 
of this chapter, located in the pilothouse.
    (11) Instantaneous protection against short circuit for electrical 
power, and control circuits sized and located as required by Sec. Sec.  
58.25-55 (d) and (e) of this chapter.
    (12) A rudder-angle indicator, at the steering-control station in 
the pilothouse, that is independent of the control of the main steering 
gear.
    (13) Means to locally start and stop the steering pumps.
    (14) Means to isolate any auxiliary means of steering so as not to 
impair the reliability and availability of the control required by 
paragraph (b)(7) of this section.
    (15) Manual capability to center and steady the rudder if the vessel 
loses normal steering power.
    (c) For compliance with paragraph (b) of this section, a common 
piping system for pumps, helm, and cylinders is acceptable.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49337, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48937, Aug. 18, 2014]



              Subpart B_Miscellaneous Equipment and Systems



Sec.  130.210  Radiotelegraph and radiotelephone.

    Each vessel must comply with 47 CFR part 80 as applicable.



Sec.  130.220  Design of equipment for cooking and heating.

    (a) Doors on each cooking appliance must be provided with heavy-duty 
hinges and locking-devices to prevent accidental opening in heavy 
weather.
    (b) Each cooking appliance must be installed so as to prevent its 
movement in heavy weather.
    (c) Each grill or similar cooking appliance must have means to 
collect grease or fat and to prevent its spillage onto wiring or the 
deck.
    (d) On each cooking appliance, grab rails must be installed when 
determined by the cognizant OCMI to be necessary for safety.
    (e) On each cooking appliance, sea rails, with suitable barriers to 
prevent accidental movement of cooking pots, must be installed.
    (f) Each heater must be constructed and installed so as to prevent 
the hanging from it of items such as towels and clothing.



Sec.  130.230  Protection from refrigerants.

    (a) For each refrigeration system that exceeds 0.6 cubic meters (20 
cubic feet) of storage capacity if using ammonia or other hazardous gas, 
or exceeds 28.3 cubic meters (1,000 cubic feet) of storage capacity if 
using a fluorocarbon, as a refrigerant, there must be available one 
pressure-demand, open-circuit, self-contained breathing apparatus, 
approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 
(NIOSH) and having at a minimum a 30-minute air supply, and a full 
facepiece.
    (b) Each self-contained breathing apparatus must be stowed 
convenient to, but outside, the space containing the refrigeration 
equipment.
    (c) A complete recharge in the form of a spare charge must be 
carried for each self-contained breathing apparatus. The spare charge 
must be stowed with the equipment it is to reactivate.
    (d) The self-contained breathing apparatus in a fireman's outfit, if 
fitted, complies with this section.



Sec.  130.240  Anchors and chains for OSVs of 100 or more gross tons.

    (a) Each OSV of 100 or more gross tons must be fitted with anchors 
and chains meeting the applicable standards set by the ABS for classed 
vessels, including equipment, except as permitted by paragraphs (b) and 
(c) of this section.
    (b) As well as the standards incorporated by paragraph (a) of this 
section, each vessel of under 61 meters (200 feet) in length and with an 
equipment number from the ABS of less than 150 may be equipped with 
either--

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    (1) One anchor of the tabular weight and one-half the tabulated 
length of anchor chain listed in the applicable standard; or
    (2) Two anchors of one-half the tabular weight with the total length 
of anchor chain listed in the applicable standard, if both anchors are 
ready for use at any time and if the windlass is capable of heaving in 
either anchor.
    (c) Standards of classification societies other than the ABS may be 
used, upon approval of the Commandant.



Sec.  130.250  Mooring and towing equipment for OSVs of less than 100 gross tons.

    Each OSV of less than 100 gross tons must be fitted with mooring and 
towing equipment meeting the applicable requirements for small passenger 
vessels in Sec.  184.300 of this chapter.



                    Subpart C_Navigational Equipment



Sec.  130.310  Radar.

    Each vessel of 100 or more gross tons must be fitted with a general 
marine radar in the pilothouse.



Sec.  130.320  Electronic position-fixing device.

    Each vessel must be equipped with an electronic position-fixing 
device satisfactory for the area in which the vessel operates.



Sec.  130.330  Charts and nautical publications.

    (a) Except as provided by paragraph (b) or (c) of this section, as 
appropriate for the intended voyage, each vessel must carry adequate and 
up-to-date--
    (1) Charts of large enough scale to make safe navigation possible;
    (2) U.S. Coast Pilot or similar publication;
    (3) Coast Guard Light List;
    (4) Tide Tables published by the National Ocean Service;
    (5) Local Notice or Notices to Mariners; and
    (6) Current Tables published by the National Ocean Service, or a 
river-current publication issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or 
by a river authority, or both.
    (b) Any vessel may carry, instead of the complete publications 
listed in paragraph (a) of this section, extracts from them for areas it 
will transit.
    (c) When operating in foreign waters, a vessel may carry an 
appropriate foreign equivalent of any item required by paragraph (a) of 
this section.



Sec.  130.340  Compass.

    Each vessel must be fitted with a compass suitable for the intended 
service of the vessel. Except aboard a vessel limited to daytime 
operation, the compass must be illuminated.



           Subpart D_Automation of Unattended Machinery Spaces



Sec.  130.400  Applicability.

    Except as provided in Sec.  128.110 of this subchapter, this subpart 
applies to each vessel of 100 or more gross tons where automated systems 
either replace specific personnel in the control and observation of the 
propulsion system and machinery spaces or reduce the level of crew 
associated with the vessel's engine department.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49337, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48937, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  130.410  General.

    (a) Arrangements must be such that under any operating condition, 
including maneuvering, the safety of the vessel is equivalent to that of 
the same vessel with the machinery spaces fully tended and under direct 
manual supervision.
    (b) Acceptance by the Coast Guard of automated systems to replace 
specific crew members or to reduce overall requirements for crew members 
depends upon the--
    (1) Capabilities of the automated system;
    (2) Combination of crew members, equipment, and systems necessary to 
ensure the safety of the vessel, personnel, and environment in each 
operating condition, including maneuvering; and
    (3) Ability of the crew members to perform each operational 
evolution, including to cope with emergencies such

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as fire and failure of control or monitoring systems.



Sec.  130.420  Controls.

    Each piece of machinery under automatic control must have an 
alternative manual means of control.



Sec.  130.430  Pilothouse control.

    Each OSV must have, at the pilothouse, controls to start a fire 
pump, charge the fire main, and monitor the pressure in the fire main.



Sec.  130.440  Communications system.

    (a) Each OSV must have a communications system to immediately summon 
a crew member to the machinery space wherever one of the alarms required 
by Sec.  130.460 of this subpart is activated.
    (b) The communications system must be either--
    (1) An alarm that--
    (i) Is dedicated for this purpose;
    (ii) Sounds in the crew accommodations and the normally manned 
spaces; and
    (iii) Is operable from the pilothouse; or
    (2) A telephone operated from the pilothouse that reaches the 
master's stateroom, engineer's stateroom, engine room, and crew 
accommodations that either--
    (i) Is a sound-powered telephone; or
    (ii) Gets its power from the emergency switchboard or from an 
independent battery continuously charged by its own charger.



Sec.  130.450  Machinery alarms.

    (a) Each alarm required by Sec.  130.460 of this subpart must be of 
the self-monitoring type that will both show visibly and sound audibly 
upon an opening or break in the sensing circuit.
    (b) The visible alarm must show until it is manually acknowledged 
and the condition is corrected.
    (c) The audible alarm must sound until it is manually silenced.
    (d) No silenced alarm may prevent any other audible alarm from 
sounding.
    (e) Each OSV must be provided with means for testing each visible 
and audible alarm.
    (f) Each OSV must provide battery power for the alarm required by 
Sec.  130.460(a)(8) of this subpart.



Sec.  130.460  Placement of machinery alarms.

    (a) Visible and audible alarms must be installed at the pilothouse 
to indicate the following:
    (1) Loss of power for propulsion control.
    (2) Loss of power to the steering motor or for control of the main 
steering gear.
    (3) Engine-room fire.
    (4) High bilge-level.
    (5) Low lube-oil pressure for each main propulsion engine and each 
prime mover of a generator.
    (6) For each main propulsion engine and each prime mover of a 
generator--
    (i) High lube-oil temperature; and
    (ii) High jacket-water temperature.
    (7) For each reduction gear and each turbocharger with a pressurized 
oil system--
    (i) Low lube-oil pressure; and
    (ii) High lube-oil temperature.
    (8) Loss of normal power for the alarms listed in paragraphs (a)(1) 
through (a)(7) of this section.
    (b) Sensors for the high-bilge-level alarm required by paragraph 
(a)(4) of this section must be installed in--
    (1) Each space below the deepest load waterline that contains pumps, 
motors, or electrical equipment; and
    (2) The compartment that contains the rudder post.
    (c) Centralized displays must be installed in the machinery spaces 
to allow rapid evaluation of each problem detected by the alarms 
required by paragraph (a) of this section. Equipment-mounted gauges or 
meters are acceptable for this purpose, if they are grouped at a central 
site.



Sec.  130.470  Fire alarms.

    (a) Each fire detector and control unit must be of a type 
specifically approved by the Commandant (CG-ENG).
    (b) No fire-alarm circuit for the engine room may contain a fire 
detector for any other space.

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    (c) The number and placement of fire detectors must be approved by 
the cognizant OCMI.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49337, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49235, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 
59782, Oct. 1, 2012]



Sec.  130.480  Test procedure and operations manual.

    (a) A procedure for tests to be conducted on automated equipment by 
the operator and the Coast Guard must be submitted to comply with Sec.  
127.110 of this subchapter.
    (b) The procedure for tests must--
    (1) Be in a sequential-checkoff format;
    (2) Include the required alarms, controls, and communications; and
    (3) Set forth details of the tests.
    (c) Details of the tests must specify status of equipment, functions 
necessary to complete the tests, and expected results.
    (d) No tests may simulate conditions by misadjustments, artificial 
signals, or improper wiring.
    (e) A detailed operations manual that describes the operation and 
indicates the location of each system installed to comply with this part 
must be submitted to comply with Sec.  127.110 of this subchapter.



PART 131_OPERATIONS--Table of Contents



 Subpart A_General Provisions; Notice of Casualty and Records of Voyage

Sec.
131.100 Preemptive effect.
131.101-131.109 [Reserved]
131.110 Notice and records.

                      Subpart B_Markings on Vessels

131.210 Hulls.
131.220 Drafts.
131.230 Loadlines and decklines.

                 Subpart C_Preparations for Emergencies

131.310 List of crew members and offshore workers.
131.320 Safety orientation for offshore workers.
131.330 Emergency instructions.
131.340 Recommended placard for emergency instructions.
131.350 Station bill.
131.360 Responsibilities of licensed or certificated individuals.

     Subpart D_Sufficiency and Supervision of Crew of Survival Craft

131.410 Certificate of proficiency.
131.420 Manning and supervision.

                Subpart E_Tests, Drills, and Inspections

131.505 Steering gear, whistle, and means of communication.
131.510 Draft and loadline markings.
131.513 Verification of compliance with applicable stability 
          requirements.
131.515 Periodic sanitary inspections.
131.520 Hatches and other openings.
131.525 Emergency lighting and power.
131.530 Abandon-ship training and drills.
131.535 Firefighting training and drills.
131.540 Operational readiness.
131.545 Maintenance in general.
131.550 Maintenance of falls.
131.555 Spare parts and repair equipment.
131.560 Weekly tests and inspections.
131.565 Monthly tests and inspections.
131.570 Quarterly inspections.
131.575 Yearly inspections and repair.
131.580 Servicing of inflatable liferafts, inflatable lifejackets, 
          inflatable buoyant apparatus, and inflatable rescue boats.
131.585 Periodic servicing of hydrostatic-release units.
131.590 Firefighting equipment.

                             Subpart F_Logs

131.610 Logbooks and records.
131.620 Matters that must be logged.
131.630 Entries in official logbooks.

                          Subpart G_Work Vests

131.710 Approved work vests.
131.720 Use.
131.730 Shipboard stowage.
131.740 Shipboard inspections.

      Subpart H_Markings for Fire Equipment and Emergency Equipment

131.800 General.
131.805 General alarm bell, switch.
131.810 General alarm bell.
131.815 Carbon dioxide and clean agent alarms.
131.817 Carbon dioxide warning signs.
131.820 Branch lines of fire-extinguishing system.
131.825 Fixed fire extinguishing system controls.
131.830 Fire-hose stations.
131.835 Portable fire extinguishers.
131.840 Emergency lighting.
131.845 Instructions for shift of steering gear.
131.850 Rudder orders.

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131.855 Lifeboats and rescue boats.
131.860 Rigid liferafts.
131.865 Inflatable liferafts and inflatable buoyant apparatus.
131.870 Life floats and buoyant apparatus.
131.875 Lifejackets, immersion suits, and ring buoys.
131.880 Fire hoses and axes.
131.890 EPIRBs and SARTs.
131.893 Watertight doors and watertight hatches.
131.896 Remote stopping-systems.
131.899 Fire dampers.

                         Subpart I_Miscellaneous

131.905 Statutory penalties.
131.910 Notices to mariners and aids to navigation.
131.915 Persons allowed in pilothouse and on navigational bridge.
131.920 Level of manning.
131.925 Compliance with provisions of Certificate of Inspection.
131.930 Display of stability letter.
131.935 Prevention of oil pollution.
131.940 Marine sanitation device.
131.945 Display of plans.
131.950 Placard on lifesaving signals and helicopter recovery.
131.955 Display of merchant mariner credential.
131.960 Use of auto-pilot.
131.965 Sounding of whistle.
131.970 Unauthorized lighting.
131.975 Searchlights.
131.980 Lookouts and watches.
131.990 Maneuvering characteristics.

    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3306, 6101, 10104; E.O. 
12234, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; 
Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 131.990 
also issued under sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905.

    Source: CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49340, Sept. 19, 1997, 
unless otherwise noted.



 Subpart A_General Provisions; Notice of Casualty and Records of Voyage



Sec.  131.100  Preemptive effect.

    The regulations in this part have preemptive effect over State or 
local regulations in the same field.

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33884, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  131.101-131.109  [Reserved]



Sec.  131.110  Notice and records.

    Each vessel must meet the requirements of part 4 of this chapter for 
reporting marine casualties and retaining voyage records.



                      Subpart B_Markings on Vessels



Sec.  131.210  Hulls.

    The hull of each vessel must be marked as required by parts 67 and 
69 of this chapter.



Sec.  131.220  Drafts.

    (a) Each vessel must have the drafts of the vessel plainly and 
legibly marked upon the stem and upon the sternpost or rudderpost, or at 
any place at the stern of the vessel that may be necessary for easy 
observance. The bottom of each mark must indicate the draft.
    (b) Each draft must be taken from the bottom of the keel to the 
surface of the water at the location of the marks.
    (c) When, because of raked stem or cutaway skeg, the keel does not 
extend forward or aft to the draft markings, the datum line from which 
the draft is taken must be the line of the bottom of the keel projected 
forward or aft, as the case may be, to where the line meets that of the 
draft markings projected downward.
    (d) When a skeg or other appendage extends below the line of the 
keel, the draft at the end of the vessel adjacent to that appendage must 
be measured to a line tangent to the lowest part of the appendage and 
parallel to the line of the bottom of the keel.
    (e) Drafts must be separated so that the projections of the marks 
onto a vertical plane are of uniform height, equal to the vertical 
spacing between consecutive marks.
    (f) Marks must be painted in a color contrasting with that of the 
hull.
    (g) Where marks are obscured because of operational constraints or 
by protrusions, the vessel must be fitted with a reliable draft-
indicating system from which the drafts at bow and stern can be 
determined.



Sec.  131.230  Loadlines and decklines.

    Each vessel assigned a loadline must have loadline markings and 
deck-line markings permanently scribed or embossed as required by 
subchapter E of this chapter.

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                 Subpart C_Preparations for Emergencies



Sec.  131.310  List of crew members and offshore workers.

    (a) The master of each vessel shall keep a correct list containing 
the name of each person that embarks upon and disembarks from the 
vessel.
    (b) The list required by paragraph (a) of this section must be 
prepared before the vessel's departure on a voyage, and deposited 
ashore--
    (1) At the facility from which the crew members and offshore workers 
embarked;
    (2) In a well-marked place at the vessel's normal berth; or
    (3) With a representative of the owner or managing operator of the 
vessel.



Sec.  131.320  Safety orientation for offshore workers.

    (a) Before a vessel gets under way on a voyage, the master shall 
ensure that suitable public announcements are made informing each 
offshore worker of--
    (1) In general terms, emergency and evacuation procedures;
    (2) Locations of emergency exits and of embarkation areas for 
survival craft;
    (3) Locations of stowage of lifejackets and immersion suits;
    (4) With demonstration, proper method or methods of donning and 
adjusting lifejackets and immersion suits of the type or types carried 
on the vessel;
    (5) Locations of the instruction placards for lifejackets and other 
lifesaving devices;
    (6) Explanation that each offshore worker shall don an immersion 
suit and a lifejacket when the master determines that hazardous 
conditions do or might exist but that offshore workers may don 
lifejackets whenever they feel it necessary;
    (7) Which hazardous conditions might require the donning of 
lifejackets and immersion suits;
    (8) Types and locations of any other lifesaving device carried on 
the vessel;
    (9) Locations and contents of the ``Emergency Instructions'' 
required by Sec.  131.330;
    (10) Survival craft to which assigned;
    (11) Any hazardous materials on the vessel; and
    (12) Any conditions or circumstances that constitute a risk to 
safety.
    (b) The master of each vessel shall ensure that each offshore worker 
boarding the vessel on a voyage after the initial public announcement 
has been made, as required by paragraph (a) of this section, also hears 
the information in paragraph (a) of this section.



Sec.  131.330  Emergency instructions.

    (a) Except as otherwise provided by this section, the master of each 
vessel shall prepare and post durable emergency-instruction placards in 
conspicuous locations accessible to the crew members and offshore 
workers.
    (b) The instruction placards must contain the recommended 
``Emergency Instructions'' listed in Sec.  131.340 that, in the judgment 
of the cognizant OCMI, apply. The placards must be further designed to 
address the equipment, arrangement, and operation peculiar to each 
vessel.



Sec.  131.340  Recommended placard for emergency instructions.

    The following are the recommended format and content of the placard 
for emergency instructions:

                         EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS

    (a) Rough weather at sea, crossing of hazardous bars, or flooding. 
(1) Close each watertight and weathertight door, hatch, and air-port to 
prevent taking water aboard or further flooding in the vessel.
    (2) Keep bilges dry to prevent loss of stability from water in 
bilges. Use power-driven bilge pump, hand pump, and buckets to dewater.
    (3) Align fire pumps to serve as bilge pumps if possible.
    (4) Check, for leakage, each intake and discharge line that 
penetrates the hull.
    (5) Offshore workers remain seated and evenly distributed.
    (6) Offshore workers don immersion suits (if required aboard) or 
lifejackets if the going becomes very rough, if the vessel is about to 
cross a hazardous bar, if flooding begins, or when ordered to by the 
master.

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    (7) Never abandon the vessel unless actually forced to, or ordered 
to by the master.
    (8) Prepare survival craft--life floats, (inflatable) rafts, 
(inflatable) buoyant apparatus, and boats--for launching.
    (b) ``Man overboard''. (1) Throw a ring buoy into the water as close 
to the person overboard as possible.
    (2) Post a lookout to keep the person overboard in sight.
    (3) Launch the rescue boat and maneuver it to pick up the person 
overboard, or maneuver the vessel to pick up the person.
    (4) Have a crew member put on an immersion suit or lifejacket, have 
a safety line made fast to the crew member, and have the crew member 
stand by to jump into the water to assist the person overboard if 
necessary.
    (5) If the person overboard is not immediately located--
    (i) Notify other vessels in the vicinity, and the Coast Guard; and
    (ii) Continue searching until released by the Coast Guard.
    (c) Fire. (1) Cut off air to the fire: close hatches, ports, doors, 
manual ventilators, and the like and shut off the ventilation system.
    (2) De-energize electrical systems supplying the affected 
compartment.
    (3) Immediately use a portable fire extinguisher aimed at the base 
of the flames. Never use water on electrical fires.
    (4) If the fire is in machinery spaces, shut off the fuel supply and 
ventilation system and activate any fixed extinguishing-system.
    (5) Maneuver the vessel to minimize the effect of wind on the fire.
    (6) If unable to control the fire, notify other vessels in the 
vicinity, and the Coast Guard.
    (7) Move offshore workers away from fire; have them don lifejackets 
and, if necessary, prepare to abandon the vessel.



Sec.  131.350  Station bill.

    (a) The master of each vessel shall post a station bill if the 
vessel's Certificate of Inspection requires more than four crew members, 
including the master.
    (b) The station bill must be posted in the pilothouse and in 
conspicuous places in crew members' and offshore workers' 
accommodations.
    (c) The station bill must set forth the special duties and duty 
stations of each crew member for various emergencies. The duties must, 
as far as possible, be comparable to and compatible with the regular 
work of the member. The duties must include at least the following and 
should comprise any other duties necessary for the proper handling of a 
particular emergency:
    (1) The closing of hatches, air-ports, watertight doors, vents, and 
scuppers, and of intake valves and discharge lines that penetrate the 
hull; the stopping of fans and ventilating systems; and the operating of 
safety equipment.
    (2) The preparing and launching of survival craft and rescue boats.
    (3) The extinguishing of fire.
    (4) The mustering of offshore workers, which includes--
    (i) Assembling them and seeing that they are properly dressed and 
have donned their immersion suits and lifejackets; and
    (ii) Directing them to their appointed stations.



Sec.  131.360  Responsibilities of licensed or certificated individuals.

    Nothing in the emergency instructions or in any station bill 
required by this subpart exempts any licensed or certificated individual 
from the exercise of good judgment in an emergency.



     Subpart D_Sufficiency and Supervision of Crew of Survival Craft



Sec.  131.410  Certificate of proficiency.

    A merchant mariner credential or merchant mariner's document with an 
endorsement of lifeboatman or another inclusive rating under part 12 of 
this title is evidence of training in survival craft and serves as a 
certificate of proficiency. For this subpart, a ``certificated'' person 
is a person holding a merchant mariner credential or merchant mariner's 
document with such an endorsement.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49340, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11266, Mar. 16, 2009]

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Sec.  131.420  Manning and supervision.

    (a) There must be enough trained persons aboard each survival craft 
to muster and assist untrained persons.
    (b) Except as permitted by paragraph (c)(2) of this section, there 
must be enough deck officers, able seamen, or other certificated persons 
aboard each survival craft to manage the launching and handling of the 
survival craft.
    (c) One person must be placed in charge of each survival craft to be 
used.
    (1) Except as permitted by paragraph (c)(2) of this section, the 
person in command must be a deck officer, able seaman, or other 
certificated person.
    (2) Considering the nature of the voyage, the number of persons 
permitted aboard, and the characteristics of the vessel, including gross 
tonnage, the cognizant OCMI may permit persons practiced in the handling 
of liferafts to be placed in charge of liferafts instead of persons 
required under paragraph (c)(1) of this section.
    (3) A deck officer, able seaman, or other certificated person shall 
serve as second-in-command for each lifeboat either--
    (i) Carried on a vessel in ocean service; or
    (ii) Permitted to carry more than 40 persons.
    (d) The person in charge and the second-in-command of each survival 
craft shall have a list of crew members and offshore workers assigned to 
the craft and shall see that the crew members are acquainted with their 
duties.
    (e) Each motorized survival craft must have assigned a person 
capable of operating the engine and carrying out minor adjustments.
    (f) The master shall ensure that the persons required under 
paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this section are equitably distributed 
among the vessel's survival crafts.



                Subpart E_Tests, Drills, and Inspections



Sec.  131.505  Steering gear, whistle, and means of communication.

    (a) On each vessel expected to be away from shore for more than 48 
hours, the master shall examine and test the steering gear, the whistle, 
and the means of communication between the pilothouse and the engine 
room 12 or fewer hours before departure. On every other vessel, the 
master shall do the same at least once a week.
    (b) The date of each test and examination and the condition of the 
equipment must be noted in the vessel's logbook.



Sec.  131.510  Draft and loadline markings.

    (a) The master of each vessel on an ocean or coastwise voyage shall 
enter in the vessel's logbook the drafts of the vessel, forward and aft, 
when leaving port.
    (b) The master of each vessel subject to the requirements of 
subchapter E of this chapter shall, upon departure from port on an ocean 
or coastwise voyage, enter in the vessel's logbook a statement of the 
position of the loadline markings, port and starboard, relative to the 
surface of the water in which the vessel is then floating.
    (c) If the master, when recording drafts, compensates for the 
density of the water in which the vessel is floating, he or she shall 
note this density in the vessel's logbook.



Sec.  131.513  Verification of compliance with applicable stability
requirements.

    (a) After loading but before departure, and at other times necessary 
to assure the safety of the vessel, the master shall verify that the 
vessel complies with requirements in its trim-and-stability book, 
stability letter, Certificate of Inspection, and Loadline Certificate, 
whichever apply, and then enter a statement of the verification in the 
log book. The vessel may not leave port until it is in compliance with 
these requirements.
    (b) When determining compliance with applicable stability 
requirements, the master shall ascertain the vessel's draft, trim, and 
stability as necessary; and any stability calculations made in support 
of the determination must remain aboard the vessel for the duration of 
the voyage.



Sec.  131.515  Periodic sanitary inspections.

    (a) The master shall make periodic inspections of the quarters, 
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washing spaces, serving pantries, galleys, and the like, to ensure that 
those spaces are maintained in a sanitary condition.
    (b) The master shall enter in the vessel's logbook the results of 
these inspections.



Sec.  131.520  Hatches and other openings.

    Before any vessel leaves protected waters, the master shall ensure 
that the vessel's exposed cargo hatches and other openings in the hull 
are closed; made properly watertight by the use of tarpaulins, gaskets, 
or similar devices; and properly secured for sea.



Sec.  131.525  Emergency lighting and power.

    (a) The master of each vessel shall ensure that the emergency 
lighting and power systems are tested at least once each week that the 
vessel is operated, to verify that they work.
    (b) The master shall ensure that emergency generators driven by 
internal-combustion engines run under load for at least 2 hours at least 
once each month that the vessel is operated.
    (c) The master shall ensure that storage batteries driving fitted 
systems for emergency lighting and power are tested at least once each 6 
months that the vessel is operated, to demonstrate the ability of the 
batteries to supply the emergency loads for the period specified by 
Table 112.05-5(a) of this chapter for cargo vessels.
    (d) The date of each test and the condition and performance of the 
apparatus must be noted in the vessel's logbook.



Sec.  131.530  Abandon-ship training and drills.

    (a) Material for abandon-ship training must be aboard each vessel. 
The material must consist of a manual of one or more volumes, or 
audiovisual training aids, or both.
    (1) The material must contain instructions and information about the 
lifesaving appliances aboard the vessel and about the best methods of 
survival. Any manual must be written in easily understood terms, 
illustrated wherever possible.
    (2) If a manual is used, there must be a copy in each messroom and 
recreation room for crew members or in each stateroom for them. If 
audiovisual aids are used, they must be incorporated in the training 
sessions aboard under paragraph (d) of this section.
    (3) The material must explain the--
    (i) Method of donning immersion suits and lifejackets carried 
aboard;
    (ii) Mustering at assigned stations;
    (iii) Proper boarding, launching, and clearing of survival craft and 
rescue boats;
    (iv) Method of launching survival craft by people within them;
    (v) Method of releasing survival craft from launching-appliances;
    (vi) Use of devices for protecting survival craft in launching-
areas, where appropriate;
    (vii) Illumination of launching-areas;
    (viii) Use of each item of survival equipment;
    (ix) Instructions for emergency repair of lifesaving appliances;
    (x) Use of radio lifesaving-appliances, with illustrations;
    (xi) Use of sea anchors;
    (xii) Use of engine and accessories, where appropriate;
    (xiii) Recovery of survival craft and rescue boats, including 
stowage and securing;
    (xiv) Hazards of exposure and need for warm clothing;
    (xv) Best use of survival craft for survival; and
    (xvi) Methods of retrieving personnel, including use of helicopter-
mounted rescue gear (slings, baskets, stretchers) and vessel's line-
throwing apparatus.
    (b) An abandon-ship drill must be held on each vessel in alternate 
weeks. If none can be held during the appointed week, because of bad 
weather or other unavoidable constraint, one must be held at the first 
opportunity afterward. If the crew changes more than once in any 2 
weeks, one must be held as soon after the arrival of each crew as 
practicable.
    (1) Any crew member excused from an abandon-ship drill must 
participate in the next one, so that each member participates in at 
least one each month. Unless more than 25 percent of the members have 
participated in one on that particular vessel in the previous month, one 
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practicable; but, unless the Commandant (CG-CVC) accepts alternative 
arrangements as at least equivalent, one must be held not later than 24 
hours after the vessel leaves port in any event.
    (2)(i) On a voyage likely to take more than 24 hours to complete, a 
muster of offshore workers must be held on departure. The master shall 
ensure that each worker is assigned to a survival craft and is directed 
to its location. Each person in charge of such a craft shall maintain a 
list of workers assigned to the craft.
    (ii) On a voyage likely to take 24 hours or less to complete, the 
master shall call the attention of each offshore worker to the emergency 
instructions required by Sec.  131.330.
    (3) Each abandon-ship drill must include--
    (i) Summoning of crew members and offshore workers to survival craft 
with the general alarm;
    (ii) Simulation of an abandon-ship emergency that varies from drill 
to drill;
    (iii) Reporting of crew members and offshore workers to survival 
craft, and preparing for, and demonstrating the duties assigned under 
the procedure described in the station bill for, the particular abandon-
ship emergency being simulated;
    (iv) Checking to see that crew members and offshore workers are 
suitably dressed;
    (v) Checking to see that immersion suits and lifejackets are 
correctly donned;
    (vi) Lowering of at least one lifeboat (far enough that the davit 
head has completed its travel and the fall wire of the lifeboat has 
begun to pay out) or, if no lifeboats are required, lowering of one 
rescue boat, after any necessary preparation for launching;
    (vii) Starting and operating of the engine of the lifeboat or rescue 
boat; and
    (viii) Operation of davits used for launching liferafts.
    (4) As far as practicable, at successive drills different lifeboats 
must be lowered to meet the requirements of paragraph (b)(3)(vi) of this 
section.
    (5) As far as practicable, each abandon-ship drill must be conducted 
as if there were an actual emergency.
    (6) Each lifeboat must be launched with its assigned crew aboard 
during an abandon-ship drill, and be maneuvered in the water, at least 
once each 3 months that the vessel is operated.
    (7) Each rescue boat must be launched with its assigned crew aboard 
and be maneuvered in the water--
    (i) Once each month that the vessel is operated, if reasonable and 
practicable; but,
    (ii) In any event, at least once each 3 months that the vessel is 
operated.
    (8) If drills for launching lifeboats and rescue boats are carried 
out with the vessel making headway, the drills must, because of the 
danger involved, be practiced only in waters where the drills are safe, 
under the supervision of an officer experienced in such drills.
    (9) At least one abandon-ship drill each 3 months must be held at 
night, unless the master determines it unsafe.
    (10) Emergency lighting for mustering and abandonment must be tested 
at each abandon-ship drill.
    (c) The master of each vessel carrying immersion suits shall ensure 
that--
    (1) Each crew member either--
    (i) Wears an immersion suit in at least one abandon-ship drill a 
month unless it is impracticable because of warm weather; or
    (ii) Participates in at least one immersion-suit drill a month that 
includes donning an immersion suit and being instructed in its use;
    (2) In each abandon-ship drill, each offshore worker aboard is 
instructed in the use of immersion suits; and
    (3) Each offshore worker is told at the beginning of the voyage 
where immersion suits are stowed aboard and is encouraged to read the 
instructions for donning and using the suits.
    (d) Each crew member aboard the vessel must be given training in the 
use of lifesaving appliances and in the duties assigned by the station 
bill.
    (1) Except as provided by paragraph (d)(2) of this section, training 
aboard in the use of the vessel's lifesaving appliances, including 
equipment on survival craft, must be given to each crew member as soon 
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than 2 weeks after the member joins the vessel.
    (2) If a crew member is on a regularly scheduled rotating assignment 
to a vessel, training aboard in the use of the vessel's lifesaving 
appliances, including equipment on survival craft, must be given to the 
member not later than 2 weeks after the member first joins the vessel.
    (3) Each crew member must be instructed in the use of the vessel's 
lifesaving equipment and appliances and in survival at sea during 
alternate weeks, normally in the weeks when abandon-ship drills are not 
held. If individual instructional sessions cover different parts of the 
vessel's lifesaving system, they must cover each part of the vessel's 
lifesaving equipment and appliances each 2 months. Each member must be 
instructed in at least--
    (i) Operation and use of the vessel's inflatable liferafts;
    (ii) Problems of hypothermia, first aid for hypothermia, and other 
appropriate procedures; and
    (iii) Special procedures necessary for use of the vessel's 
lifesaving equipment and appliances in heavy weather.
    (4) Training in the use of davit-launched inflatable liferafts must 
take place at intervals of not more than 4 months on each vessel with 
such liferafts. Whenever practicable this must include the inflation and 
lowering of a liferaft. If this liferaft is a special one intended for 
training only, and is not part of the vessel's lifesaving system, it 
must be conspicuously so marked.
    (e) Dates when musters are held, details of abandon-ship drills, 
drills on other lifesaving equipment and appliances, and training aboard 
must be entered in the vessel's official logbook. Each logbook entry 
must include the following, as applicable:
    (1) Time and date.
    (2) Length of drill or training session.
    (3) Identification of survival craft used in drills.
    (4) Subject of training session.
    (5) Statement on the condition of the equipment used.
    (6) Unless a full muster, drill, or training session is held at the 
appointed time, the circumstances and the extent of the muster, drill, 
or training session held.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49340, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49235, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 
59782, Oct. 1, 2012]



Sec.  131.535  Firefighting training and drills.

    (a) A fire drill must be held on each vessel, normally on alternate 
weeks. It must not be held as part of the abandon-ship drill, nor 
immediately before or after the abandon-ship drill. If none can be held 
on schedule, because of bad weather or other unavoidable constraint, one 
must be held at the next opportunity.
    (b) Any crew member excused from a fire drill must participate in 
the next one, so that each member participates in at least one each 
month. Unless more than 25 percent of the members have participated in 
one on that particular vessel in the previous month, one must be held 
before the vessel leaves port if reasonable and practicable; but, unless 
the Commandant (CG-CVC) accepts alternative arrangements as at least 
equivalent, one must be held not later than 24 hours after the vessel 
leaves port in any event.
    (c) Each fire drill must include--
    (1) Summoning of crew members and offshore workers to their stations 
with the general alarm;
    (2) Simulation of a fire emergency that varies from drill to drill;
    (3) Reporting of crew members and offshore workers to stations, and 
preparing for, and demonstrating of the duties assigned under the 
procedure described in the station bill for, the particular fire 
emergency being simulated;
    (4) Starting of fire pumps and use of a sufficient number of outlets 
to determine that the system is working properly;
    (5) Bringing out each breathing apparatus and other item of rescue 
and safety equipment from the emergency-equipment lockers, and 
demonstrating of the use of each item by the person or persons that will 
make use of it;
    (6) Operation of each watertight door;
    (7) Operation of each self-closing fire door;
    (8) Closing of each fire door and each door within the fire 
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    (9) Closing of each ventilation closure of each space protected by a 
fixed fire-extinguishing system.
    (d) Each fire drill must, as far as practicable, be conducted as if 
there were an actual emergency.
    (e) The dates when fire drills are held, and details of training in 
fire fighting and of fire drills, must be entered in the vessel's 
official logbook. Each logbook entry must include the following, as 
applicable:
    (1) Time and date.
    (2) Length of drill or training session.
    (3) Number and lengths of hose used.
    (4) Subject of training session.
    (5) Statement on the condition of the equipment used.
    (6) Unless a full drill or training session is held at the appointed 
time, the circumstances and the extent of the drill or training session 
held.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49340, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49235, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 
59782, Oct. 1, 2012]



Sec.  131.540  Operational readiness.

    (a) Except as provided by Sec.  131.545(e) of this subpart, ach 
lifesaving appliance and each item of equipment for a lifeboat, 
liferaft, survival craft, rescue boat, life float, or buoyant apparatus 
must be in good working order and ready for immediate use before the 
vessel leaves port and at any time when the vessel is away from port.
    (b) Each deck where a lifeboat, liferaft, survival craft, rescue 
boat, life float, or buoyant apparatus is stowed, launched, or boarded 
must be kept clear of obstructions that would interfere with the 
breaking out, launching, or boarding of the lifesaving appliance.



Sec.  131.545  Maintenance in general.

    (a) For each lifesaving appliance, the manufacturer's instructions 
for maintenance of the appliances aboard must be aboard and must include 
the following:
    (1) Checklists for use in the inspections required by Sec.  
131.565(a) of this subpart.
    (2) Instructions for maintenance and repair.
    (3) A schedule of periodic maintenance.
    (4) A diagram of lubrication points with the recommended lubricants.
    (5) A list of replaceable parts.
    (6) A list of sources of spare parts.
    (7) A log for records of inspections, maintenance, and repair.
    (b) The master shall ensure that maintenance is carried out to 
comply with the instructions required by paragraph (a) of this section.
    (c) For lifesaving appliances constructed on or before July 1, 1986, 
paragraph (a) of this section need be complied with only to the extent 
that appliances' manufacturers' instructions are available.
    (d) The cognizant OCMI may accept, instead of the instructions 
required by paragraph (a) of this section, a program for planned 
shipboard maintenance that includes the items listed in that paragraph.
    (e) If lifeboats and rigid liferafts are maintained and repaired on 
the vessel while the vessel is under way, there must be enough lifeboats 
and liferafts available for use on the vessel to accommodate each person 
aboard the vessel.
    (f) Except in an emergency, no extensive repairs or alterations may 
be made to any lifesaving appliance without advance notice to the 
cognizant OCMI. As far as possible, each repair or alteration must be 
made to comply with the requirements for the appliance in subchapter Q 
of this chapter. This OCMI may require each appliance that has been 
extensively repaired or in any way altered to undergo each pertinent 
test in subchapter Q of this chapter.
    (g) The master shall report each emergency repair or alteration to a 
lifesaving appliance, as soon as practicable, either to the OCMI in the 
next port in the United States where the vessel calls or, if the vessel 
does not regularly call at ports in the United States, to the OCMI 
responsible for the next foreign port where the vessel calls.
    (h) No lifeboat or rigid liferaft may be repaired or reconditioned 
for use on a vessel other than the one it was originally built for, 
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lifeboat or rigid liferaft must be so repaired or reconditioned under 
the supervision of this OCMI, unless he or she specifically allows 
otherwise.



Sec.  131.550  Maintenance of falls.

    (a) Each fall used with a launching appliance must be turned end for 
end at intervals of not more than 30 months.
    (b) Each fall used with a launching appliance must be renewed either 
when necessary because of deterioration or after the passage of not more 
than 5 years, whichever occurs earlier.
    (c) Each fall used with a launching appliance must have a corrosion-
resistant tag permanently marked with--
    (1) The date the new fall was installed; and
    (2) The last date, if any, the fall was turned end for end.



Sec.  131.555  Spare parts and repair equipment.

    Spare parts and repair equipment must be provided for each 
lifesaving appliance and component that either is subject to excessive 
wear or consumption or needs to be replaced regularly. These parts and 
equipment must be kept aboard the OSV, except that, if the vessel 
operates daily out of the same shore base, they may be kept at that 
base.



Sec.  131.560  Weekly tests and inspections.

    The following tests and inspections must be carried out weekly:
    (a) Each lifesaving appliance and launching appliance must be 
visually inspected to ensure that it is ready for use.
    (b) Each engine of a lifeboat or a rescue boat must be run ahead and 
astern for not less than 3 minutes, unless the ambient temperature is 
below the minimal temperature required for starting the engine.
    (c) The general alarm system must be activated.
    (d) Each battery for starting the engine of a lifeboat or a rescue 
boat, or for energizing a searchlight, a fixed installation of a radio 
in a lifeboat, or a portable radio, must be brought up to full charge at 
least once a week if the battery is--
    (1) Of a type that requires recharging; and
    (2) Not connected to a device that keeps it continuously charged.
    (e) The transmitter of each fixed installation of a radio in a 
lifeboat and that of each portable radio must be tried out at least once 
a week with a dummy antenna load.



Sec.  131.565  Monthly tests and inspections.

    (a) Each lifesaving appliance, including lifeboat equipment, must be 
inspected monthly against the checklist required by Sec.  131.545(a)(1) 
of this subpart to ensure that it is aboard and in good order. A report 
of the inspection, including a statement on the condition of the 
appliance, must be entered in the vessel's logbook.
    (b) Each Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) and each 
Search and Rescue Transponder (SART), other than an EPIRB or SART in an 
inflatable liferaft, must be tested monthly. The EPIRB must be tested 
using the integrated test circuit and the output indicator (test button) 
to determine that it works.



Sec.  131.570  Quarterly inspections.

    (a) Each apparatus that controls a lifeboat winch, including motor 
controllers, emergency switches, master switches, and limit switches, 
must be inspected once each 3 months.
    (b) The inspection must involve the removal of drain plugs and the 
opening of drain valves to ensure that enclosures are free of water.
    (c) The date of the inspection required by this section and the 
condition of the equipment must be entered in the vessel's logbook.



Sec.  131.575  Yearly inspections and repair.

    (a) Each lifeboat, rescue boat, rigid liferaft, buoyant apparatus, 
and life float must be stripped, cleaned, and thoroughly inspected and 
repaired as needed at least once a year. This procedure includes 
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    (b) Each davit, winch, fall, and other launching-appliance must be 
thoroughly inspected at least once a year, and repaired as needed.
    (c) Each item of survival equipment with an expiration date must be 
replaced during the annual inspection and repair if this date has 
passed.
    (d) Each battery used in an item of survival equipment and clearly 
marked with an expiration date must be replaced during the annual 
inspection and repair if this date has passed.
    (e) Except a storage battery used in a lifeboat or in a rescue boat, 
each battery used in an item of survival equipment and not clearly 
marked with an expiration date must be replaced during the annual 
inspection and repair.
    (f) Compliance with the requirements of this section does not 
relieve the master or person in charge of the duty of compliance with 
requirements in Sec.  131.540(a) of this subpart to keep the equipment 
ready for immediate use when the vessel is under way.



Sec.  131.580  Servicing of inflatable liferafts, inflatable lifejackets,
inflatable buoyant apparatus, and inflated rescue boats.

    (a) An inflatable liferaft or inflatable buoyant apparatus must be 
serviced at a facility specifically approved by the Commandant for the 
particular brand, and in accordance with servicing procedures meeting 
the requirements of part 160, subpart 160.151, of this chapter--
    (1) No later than the month and year on its servicing sticker 
affixed under 46 CFR 160.151-57(n), except that servicing may be delayed 
until the next scheduled inspection of the vessel, provided that the 
delay does not exceed 5 months; and
    (2) Whenever the container is damaged or the container straps or 
seals are broken.
    (b) Each inflatable lifejacket and hybrid inflatable lifejacket or 
work vest must be serviced:
    (1) Within 12 months of its initial packing; and
    (2) Within 12 months of each subsequent servicing, except that 
servicing may be delayed until the next scheduled inspection of the OSV, 
provided that the delay does not exceed 5 months.
    (c) Each inflatable lifejacket must be serviced in compliance with 
subpart 160.176 of this chapter.
    (d) Each hybrid inflatable lifejacket or work vest must be serviced 
in accordance with the manual provided under Sec.  160.077-29 of this 
chapter.
    (e) Repair and maintenance of inflatable rescue boats must follow 
the manufacturers' instructions. Each repair, except an emergency repair 
made aboard the vessel, must be made at a servicing facility approved by 
the Commandant (CG-ENG).

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49340, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2002-11118, 67 FR 58541, Sept. 17, 2002; USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 
49235, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 59782, Oct. 1, 2012]



Sec.  131.585  Periodic servicing of hydrostatic-release units.

    (a) Except a disposable hydrostatic-release unit with an expiration 
date, each hydrostatic-release unit must be serviced--
    (1) Within 12 months of its manufacture and within 12 months of each 
subsequent servicing, except when a servicing due after 12 months is 
delayed not more than 5 months until the next scheduled inspection of 
the vessel; and
    (2) In compliance with subpart 160.062 of this chapter.
    (b) The springs of each spring-tensioned gripe used with a 
hydrostatic-release unit must be renewed when the unit is serviced and 
tested.



Sec.  131.590  Firefighting equipment.

    (a) The master shall ensure that the vessel's required firefighting 
equipment is on board in the prescribed location and always ready for 
use, other than when the equipment is being serviced.
    (b) The master shall, at least once each 12 months, ensure the 
performance of the tests and inspections of each portable fire 
extinguisher, semiportable fire extinguisher, and fixed fire-
extinguishing system aboard described by Table 132.350 of this 
subchapter.
    (c) The master shall keep records of these tests and inspections, 
showing the dates of their performance, the number or other 
identification of each unit undergoing them, and the name of

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the person or company conducting them. The records must be made 
available to the marine inspector upon request and must be kept for the 
period of validity of the vessel's current Certificate of Inspection.
    (d) The conducting of tests and inspections required by this section 
does not relieve the master of his or her responsibility to maintain the 
prescribed firefighting equipment in working order for use at any time 
when the vessel is under way.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49340, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 58284, Sept. 29, 2014]



                             Subpart F_Logs



Sec.  131.610  Logbooks and records.

    (a) Each OSV must by statute, or by regulations in this subchapter, 
have certain logbooks or records. The master shall make all entries 
required by statute, or by regulations in this subchapter.
    (b) 46 U.S.C. 11301 states that a vessel of the United States, 
except one on a voyage from a port in the United States to a port in 
Canada, shall have an official logbook if the vessel is--
    (1) On a voyage from a port in the United States to a foreign port; 
or
    (2) Of at least 100 gross tons and on a voyage between a port in the 
United States on the Atlantic Ocean and one on the Pacific Ocean.
    (c) The Coast Guard gratuitously furnishes to masters of vessels of 
the United States the official logbook as Form CG-706B or CG-706C, 
depending upon the number of persons employed as crew. The first several 
pages of this logbook list various acts of Congress governing logbooks 
and the entries required in them.
    (d) When a voyage is completed, or after a specified time has 
elapsed, the master shall file the official logbook containing required 
entries with the OCMI at or nearest the port where the vessel may be.
    (e) Unless an official logbook is required, the owner, operator, or 
master shall supply an alternative log or record for making entries 
required by law, including regulations in this subchapter. This log or 
record need not be filed with this OCMI, but must be kept available for 
review by a marine inspector for a year after the date that the latest 
entry concerns.



Sec.  131.620  Matters that must be logged.

    The following matters must be entered in each vessel's logbook:
    (a) Safety Orientation for Offshore Workers. As held. See Sec.  
131.320.
    (b) Tests and inspection of Steering Gear, Whistle, and Means of 
Communication. Before departure. See Sec.  131.505.
    (c) Draft and Loadline Markings. Before leaving port. Ocean and 
coastwise voyages only. See Sec.  131.510.
    (d) Verification of Compliance with Applicable Stability 
Requirements. See Sec.  131.513.
    (e) Periodic Sanitary Inspections. After periodic sanitary 
inspections made by the master. See Sec.  131.515.
    (f) Hatches and Other Openings. Each opening and closing, or 
departure from port without closing (except by vessels on protected 
waters). See Sec.  131.520.
    (g) Tests of Emergency Lighting and Power. Weekly, monthly, and 
twice-yearly. See Sec.  131.525.
    (h) Abandon-Ship Training and Drills, and Firefighting Training and 
Drills. As held. See Sec. Sec.  131.530 and 131.535.
    (i) Inspection of Lifeboat Winches. Once each 3 months. See Sec.  
131.570.



Sec.  131.630  Entries in official logbooks.

    On each vessel required to have an Official Logbook, the items 
required by 46 U.S.C. 11301, as well as the items required by Sec.  
131.620, must be entered in the logbook.



                          Subpart G_Work Vests



Sec.  131.710  Approved work vests.

    Each buoyant work vest carried aboard must be approved under subpart 
160.053 of this chapter or, as a commercial hybrid personal flotation 
device, under subpart 160.077 of this chapter.



Sec.  131.720  Use.

    (a) An approved buoyant work vest is an item of safety apparel and 
may be carried aboard for wear by a crew member when working near or 
over the water.

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    (b) The vest may not count towards the vessel's complement of 
lifejackets.
    (c) The vest may not be worn instead of a lifejacket during a drill.



Sec.  131.730  Shipboard stowage.

    The master shall ensure that no work vest is stowed where any 
lifejacket is stowed.



Sec.  131.740  Shipboard inspections.

    Each buoyant work vest must be subject to examination by a marine 
inspector, to determine its serviceability. If found serviceable, it may 
continue in service; but no buoyant work vest is stamped as inspected. 
If not found serviceable, and if determined irreparable by the 
inspector, a buoyant work vest must be destroyed in the presence of the 
inspector.



      Subpart H_Markings for Fire Equipment and Emergency Equipment



Sec.  131.800  General.

    (a) This section prescribes markings necessary for the guidance of 
persons aboard in case of an emergency. The markings may be modified or 
omitted if they are unnecessary, because either the vessel is small or 
particular circumstances warrant, and if the cognizant OCMI approves.
    (b) Each stateroom notice, directional sign, and the like must be 
printed in English and in other languages appropriate to the service of 
the vessel.
    (c) Where this subpart specifies red letters, letters of a 
contrasting color on a red background are acceptable.



Sec.  131.805  General alarm bell, switch.

    The switch in the pilothouse that activates the general alarm bell 
must be clearly and permanently identified either by letters on a metal 
plate or with a sign in red letters on a suitable background that state 
the following: ``GENERAL ALARM.''



Sec.  131.810  General alarm bell.

    Each general alarm bell must be identified by red letters at least 
13 millimeters (\1/2\-inch) high that state the following: ``GENERAL 
ALARM--WHEN BELL RINGS GO TO YOUR STATION.''



Sec.  131.815  Carbon dioxide and clean agent alarms.

    Each carbon dioxide or clean agent fire extinguishing alarm must be 
conspicuously marked: ``WHEN ALARM SOUNDS VACATE AT ONCE. CARBON DIOXIDE 
OR CLEAN AGENT BEING RELEASED.''

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33884, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  131.817  Carbon dioxide warning signs.

    Each entrance to a space storing carbon dioxide cylinders, a space 
protected by carbon dioxide systems, or any space into which carbon 
dioxide might migrate must be conspicuously marked as follows:
    (a) Spaces storing carbon dioxide--``CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN CAUSE 
INJURY OR DEATH. VENTILATE THE AREA BEFORE ENTERING. A HIGH 
CONCENTRATION CAN OCCUR IN THIS AREA AND CAN CAUSE SUFFOCATION.''.
    (b) Spaces protected by carbon dioxide--``CARBON DIOXIDE GAS CAN 
CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. WHEN ALARM OPERATES OR WINTERGREEN SCENT IS 
DETECTED, DO NOT ENTER UNTIL VENTILATED. LOCK OUT SYSTEM WHEN 
SERVICING.'' The reference to wintergreen scent may be omitted for 
carbon dioxide systems not required to have odorizing units and not 
equipped with such units.
    (c) Spaces into which carbon dioxide might migrate--``CARBON DIOXIDE 
GAS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. DISCHARGE INTO NEARBY SPACE CAN COLLECT 
HERE. WHEN ALARM OPERATES OR WINTERGREEN SCENT IS DETECTED VACATE 
IMMEDIATELY.'' The reference to wintergreen scent may be omitted for 
carbon dioxide systems not required to have odorizing units and not 
equipped with such units.

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33884, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  131.820  Branch lines of fire-extinguishing system.

    The valves of each branch line in the fire extinguishing system must 
be

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plainly and permanently marked, indicating the spaces served.



Sec.  131.825  Fixed fire extinguishing system controls.

    Each control cabinet or space containing a valve or manifold for a 
fire extinguishing system must be distinctly marked in conspicuous red 
letters at least 2 inches high: ``[CARBON DIOXIDE/HALON/CLEAN AGENT] 
FIRE APPARATUS'', as appropriate.

[USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33884, June 7, 2012]



Sec.  131.830  Fire-hose stations.

    Each fire station must be identified in red letters and figures at 
least 50 millimeters (2 inches) high that state the following: ``FIRE 
STATION 1,'' ``* * * 2,'' ``* * * 3,'' and so on. Where the hose is not 
so stowed in the open or behind glass as to be readily seen, this 
identification must be so placed as to be readily seen from a distance.



Sec.  131.835  Portable fire extinguishers.

    (a) Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this section, ach 
portable fire extinguisher must be marked with a number, and the site of 
its stowage must be marked with a corresponding number at least 13 
millimeters (\1/2\-inch) high.
    (b) If only one type and size of portable fire extinguisher is 
carried, the number may be omitted.



Sec.  131.840  Emergency lighting.

    Emergency lighting must be marked with a letter ``E'' at least 13 
millimeters (\1/2\-inch) high.



Sec.  131.845  Instructions for shift of steering gear.

    (a) Instructions, including diagrams, for a shift of steering gear 
and for a shift to the alternative steering stations must be on water-
resistant material and posted at each steering station and in the 
steering-engine room, relating, in order, the different steps to take in 
either shift.
    (b) The instructions must indicate each clutch or pin to be ``in'' 
or ``out'' and each valve or switch to be ``open'' or ``closed'' in a 
shift to any means of steering for which the vessel is equipped.
    (c) The instructions must specify that each steering wheel or lever, 
and each rudder, must be amidships before any shift of steering gear or 
steering stations.
    (d) Each clutch, gear, wheel, lever, valve, or switch used during 
any shift of steering gear or steering stations must be numbered or 
lettered on a metal plate or painted so that the numbers or letters are 
recognizable at a reasonable distance.



Sec.  131.850  Rudder orders.

    At each steering station there must be installed a suitable notice 
on the wheel or lever, or in some other place directly in the helmsman's 
line of sight, to indicate the direction in which to turn the wheel or 
lever for ``right rudder'' and for ``left rudder.''



Sec.  131.855  Lifeboats and rescue boats.

    (a) The following must be plainly marked or painted on each side of 
the bow of each lifeboat and rescue boat in block capital letters and 
numbers:
    (1) The name of the vessel.
    (2) The number of the boat. (The boats on each side of the vessel 
must be numbered from forward to aft. If there are boats on both sides 
of the vessel, the odd numbers must be on the starboard side.)
    (3) For each vessel in ocean service, the name of the port whose 
marking on the stern is required by Sec.  67.123 of this chapter.
    (b) The following must be plainly marked or painted on each side of 
the bow of each lifeboat and rescue boat in block capital letters and 
numbers:
    (1) The length and beam of the boat.
    (2) The number of persons the boat will hold. This number must--
    (i) Be the number of persons the boat is equipped for; and
    (ii) Not be greater than the number of persons the boat is approved 
for, as shown on its nameplate.
    (c) The following must be plainly marked or painted on each lifeboat 
and rescue boat, visible from above the boat:
    (1) The number of the boat.
    (2) The name of the vessel.

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    (d) Each lifeboat and rescue boat must be marked with Type II retro-
reflective material approved under subpart 164.018 of this chapter. The 
arrangement of the retro-reflective material must comply with IMO 
Resolution A.658(16).



Sec.  131.860  Rigid liferafts.

    (a) The following must be plainly marked or painted, near one 
entrance of each rigid liferaft:
    (1) The name of the vessel.
    (2) For each vessel in ocean service, the name of the port whose 
marking on the stern is required by Sec.  67.123 of this chapter.
    (b) The length of the painter must be plainly marked or painted, 
near one entrance of each rigid liferaft.
    (c) The number of persons the rigid liferaft is approved for must be 
plainly marked or painted, over each entrance to each raft, in letters 
and numbers at least 102 millimeters (4 inches) high and in a color 
contrasting to that of the raft. This number must--
    (1) Be the number of persons the rigid liferaft is equipped for; and
    (2) Not be greater than the number of persons the rigid liferaft is 
approved for, as shown on its nameplate.
    (d) The rigid liferaft must be marked with the words ``SOLAS A 
pack'' or ``SOLAS B pack'', to reflect the pack inside.



Sec.  131.865  Inflatable liferafts and inflatable buoyant apparatus.

    The number of the inflatable liferaft or inflatable buoyant 
apparatus and the number of persons it is approved for must be marked or 
painted, in a conspicuous place in the immediate vicinity of each raft 
and each apparatus, in letters and numbers at least 38 millimeters (1-
\1/2\ inches) high and in a color contrasting to that of the raft or 
apparatus. Each raft or apparatus stowed on the side of a vessel must be 
numbered like a liferaft in compliance with Sec.  199.178 (c) and (d) of 
this chapter. No letters or numbers may go on the liferaft or on the 
container of the apparatus.



Sec.  131.870  Life floats and buoyant apparatus.

    (a) The name of the vessel must be plainly marked or painted on each 
life float or buoyant apparatus, and on each oar and paddle.
    (b) The number of persons each life float or buoyant apparatus is 
approved for must be plainly marked or painted on each float or 
apparatus in letters and numbers at least 38 millimeters (1-\1/2\ 
inches) high and in a color contrasting to that of the float or 
apparatus. This number must--
    (1) Be the number of persons the float or apparatus is equipped for; 
and
    (2) Not be greater than the number of persons the float or apparatus 
is approved for, as shown on its nameplate.



Sec.  131.875  Lifejackets, immersion suits, and ring buoys.

    (a) Each lifejacket, immersion suit, and ring life buoy must be 
marked in block capital letters with the vessel's name.
    (b) Each container for lifejackets and immersion suits must be 
marked in letters and numbers at least 50 millimeters (2 inches) high 
with the number, identity, or IMO symbol specified by IMO Resolution 
A.760(18), and size of the items stowed inside.
    (c) Each ring buoy on a vessel in ocean service must be marked in 
block capital letters with the name of the port whose marking on the 
stern of the vessel is required by Sec.  67.123 of this chapter.
    (d) Each stowage site for a ring buoy must be marked ``LIFE BUOY'' 
or marked with the IMO symbol.
    (e) Each lifejacket must be marked with Type I retro-reflective 
material approved under subpart 164.018 of this chapter. The arrangement 
of the retro-reflective material must comply with IMO Resolution 
A.658(16).
    (f) Each ring life buoy must be marked with Type I or II retro-
reflective material approved under subpart 164.018 of this chapter. The 
arrangement of the retro-reflective material must comply with IMO 
Resolution A.658(16).



Sec.  131.880  Fire hoses and axes.

    Each fire hose and axe must be marked with the vessel's name.

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Sec.  131.890  EPIRBs and SARTs.

    The name of the vessel must be plainly marked or painted on each 
Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) and on each Search 
and Rescue Transmitter (SART), except on an EPIRB or SART--
    (a) In an inflatable liferaft; or
    (b) Permanently installed in a survival craft.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49340, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2010-0759, 75 FR 60003, Sept. 29, 2010]



Sec.  131.893  Watertight doors and watertight hatches.

    Each watertight door in a bulkhead that must be watertight in 
compliance with the requirements in part 174 of this chapter, and each 
watertight hatch, must be marked on both sides in letters at least 50 
millimeters (2 inches) high that state the following: ``WATERTIGHT 
DOOR--KEEP CLOSED EXCEPT FOR PASSAGE'' or ``WATERTIGHT HATCH--KEEP 
CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE''.



Sec.  131.896  Remote stopping-systems.

    The remote stopping-systems required by Sec.  129.540 of this 
subchapter must be clearly marked to show what system each controls.



Sec.  131.899  Fire dampers.

    Each fire damper installed within the boundary of a space protected 
by a fixed fire extinguishing system must be fitted with an indicator 
showing whether the damper is open or closed and must be marked with red 
letters at least 13 millimeters (\1/2\-inch) high stating ``FIRE 
DAMPER'' and, as otherwise appropriate, identifying the space served by 
the fire damper.



                         Subpart I_Miscellaneous



Sec.  131.905  Statutory penalties.

    (a) The marine-safety statutes and other statutes impose criminal 
and civil penalties for violating the applicable provisions of this 
subchapter. Possible sanctions include:
    (1) Assessment and collection of civil monetary penalty.
    (2) Criminal prosecution, where no loss of life results.
    (3) Criminal prosecution for manslaughter, where loss of life 
results from violating marine-safety statutes or regulations or from 
misconduct, negligence, or inattention to duty.
    (4) Libel against vessel.
    (b) 46 U.S.C. Chapter 77 allows, in addition to the foregoing, the 
suspension or revocation of credentials licenses, certificates, or 
documents issued by the Coast Guard, for incompetence, misconduct, or 
negligence or for violating marine-safety statutes or regulations.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49340, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11266, Mar. 16, 2009]



Sec.  131.910  Notices to mariners and aids to navigation.

    Each master and mate shall acquaint himself or herself with the 
latest information published by the Coast Guard and the National 
Geospatial-Intelligence Agency regarding aids to navigation in the area 
in which the vessel operates.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49340, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2001-10224, 66 FR 48620, Sept. 21, 2001; USCG-2014-0688, 79 FR 
58284, Sept. 29, 2014]



Sec.  131.915  Persons allowed in pilothouse and on navigational bridge.

    No person may be in the pilothouse while the vessel is under way, 
unless connected with the navigation of the vessel or authorized for 
good cause by the master or mate on watch.



Sec.  131.920  Level of manning.

    Each vessel must carry the personnel required by the Certificate of 
Inspection, as determined by the cognizant OCMI, based on an evaluation 
under part 15 of this chapter.



Sec.  131.925  Compliance with provisions of Certificate of Inspection.

    The master of the vessel shall ensure compliance with each provision 
of the Certificate of Inspection. Nothing in this subchapter prevents 
the master's diverting the vessel from the route prescribed in the 
Certificate, or taking other steps necessary and prudent to assist 
vessels in distress or to handle similar emergencies.

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Sec.  131.930  Display of stability letter.

    If the Coast Guard issues a stability letter under Sec.  170.120 of 
this chapter, the letter must be readily available to the person on 
watch in the pilothouse of the vessel.



Sec.  131.935  Prevention of oil pollution.

    Each vessel must be operated in compliance with--
    (a) Section 311 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as 
amended (33 U.S.C. 1321); and
    (b) 33 CFR parts 151, 155, and 156.



Sec.  131.940  Marine sanitation device.

    Each vessel with installed toilet facilities must have a marine 
sanitation device in compliance with 33 CFR part 159.



Sec.  131.945  Display of plans.

    Each vessel must have a permanently exhibited, for the guidance of 
the master and crew members, general arrangement plans showing, for each 
deck, the various fire-retardant bulkheads together with particulars of 
the--
    (a) Fire-detection systems;
    (b) Manual-alarm systems;
    (c) Fire-extinguishing systems;
    (d) Fire doors;
    (e) Means of ingress to the different compartments; and
    (f) Ventilating-systems, including the--
    (1) Positions of the dampers;
    (2) Site of the remote means of stopping the fans; and
    (3) Identification of the fans serving each section.



Sec.  131.950  Placard on lifesaving signals and helicopter recovery.

    (a) Each vessel must have readily available to the person on watch 
in the pilothouse a placard (Form CG-811) containing instructions--
    (1) For the use of lifesaving signals set forth in Regulation 16, 
Chapter V, of SOLAS 74/83; and
    (2) In helicopter recovery.
    (b) The signals must be employed by vessels or persons in distress 
when communicating with lifesaving stations and maritime rescue units.



Sec.  131.955  Display of merchant mariner credential.

    Each officer on a vessel must conspicuously display his or her 
license or officer endorsements as required by 46 U.S.C. 7110.

[USCG-2006-24371, 74 FR 11266, Mar. 16, 2009]



Sec.  131.960  Use of auto-pilot.

    When the automatic pilot is used in areas of high traffic density, 
conditions of restricted visibility, or any other hazardous navigational 
situations, the master shall ensure that--
    (a) It is possible to immediately establish manual control of the 
vessel's steering;
    (b) A competent person is ready at all times to take over steering 
control; and
    (c) The changeover from automatic to manual control of the vessel's 
steering and the reverse is made by, or under the supervision of, the 
master or officer of the watch.



Sec.  131.965  Sounding of whistle.

    No vessel may sound its whistle within any harbor limits of the 
United States unless it needs to.



Sec.  131.970  Unauthorized lighting.

    No master of a vessel may authorize or permit the vessel's carrying 
of any lighting not required by law that will interfere in any way with 
any other vessel's ability to distinguish the vessel's navigation 
lighting.



Sec.  131.975  Searchlights.

    No person may flash, or cause to be flashed, the rays of a 
searchlight or other blinding light onto the bridge or into the 
pilothouse of any vessel, OSV or other, under way.



Sec.  131.980  Lookouts and watches.

    Nothing in this part exonerates any master or officer of the watch 
from the consequences of any neglect to keep a proper lookout or to 
maintain a proper fire watch, or of any neglect of any precaution that 
may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen, by general prudence, 
or by the special circumstances of the case. Each master shall set added 
watches when necessary to guard against fire or other danger

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and to give an alarm in case of accident or disaster.



Sec.  131.990  Maneuvering characteristics.

    This section applies to OSVs of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT 
ITC is not assigned).
    (a) The following maneuvering information must be prominently 
displayed in the pilothouse on a fact sheet:
    (1) For full and half speed, a turning circle diagram to port and 
starboard that shows the time and the distance of advance and transfer 
required to alter the course 90 degrees with maximum rudder angle and 
constant power settings.
    (2) The time and distance to stop the vessel from full and half 
speed while maintaining approximately the initial heading with minimum 
application of rudder.
    (3) For each vessel with a fixed propeller, a table of shaft 
revolutions per minute for a representative range of speeds.
    (4) For each vessel with a controllable pitch propeller, a table of 
control settings or a representative range of speeds.
    (5) For each vessel that is fitted with an auxiliary device to 
assist in maneuvering, such as a bow thruster, a table of vessel speeds 
at which the auxiliary device is effective in maneuvering the vessel.
    (b) The maneuvering information must be provided in the normal load 
and normal light condition with normal trim for a particular condition 
of loading, assuming the following:
    (1) Calm weather--wind 10 knots or less, calm sea.
    (2) No current.
    (3) Deep water conditions--water depth twice the vessel's draft or 
more.
    (4) Clean hull.
    (c) At the bottom of the fact sheet, the following statement must 
appear:
    (1) Warning, the response of the [NAME OF THE VESSEL] may be 
different from those listed above if any of the following conditions, 
upon which the maneuvering information is based, are varied:
    (i) Calm weather--wind 10 knots or less, calm sea.
    (ii) No current.
    (iii) Deep water conditions--water depth twice the vessel's draft or 
more.
    (iv) Clean hull.
    (v) Intermediate drafts or unusual trim.
    (d) The information on the fact sheet must be--
    (1) Verified 6 months after the vessel is placed into service; or
    (2) Modified 6 months after the vessel is placed into service and 
verified within 3 months thereafter.
    (e) The information that appears on the fact sheet may be obtained 
from--
    (1) Trial trip observations;
    (2) Model tests;
    (3) Analytical calculations;
    (4) Simulations;
    (5) Information established from another vessel of similar hull 
form, power, rudder and propeller; or
    (6) Any combination of the above.
    (f) The accuracy of the information on the fact sheet must be at a 
level comparable with that attainable by ordinary shipboard navigation 
equipment.
    (g) The requirements for information for fact sheets for specialized 
craft, such as semi-submersibles and other vessels of unusual design, 
will be specified on a case-by-case basis.

[USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48937, Aug. 18, 2014]



PART 132_FIRE-PROTECTION EQUIPMENT--Table of Contents



                 Subpart A_General Provisions; Fire Main

Sec.
132.100 General; preemptive effect.
132.110 Piping.
132.120 Fire pumps.
132.130 Fire stations.

         Subpart B_Portable and Semiportable Fire Extinguishers

132.200 General.
132.220 Installation.
132.230 [Reserved]
132.240 Stowage of semi-portable fire extinguishers.
132.250 Locations and number of fire extinguishers required for vessels 
          constructed prior to August 22, 2016.

                         Subpart C_Miscellaneous

132.310 Fixed fire-extinguishing systems for paint lockers.
132.320 Helicopter-landing decks.

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132.330 Fire monitors.
132.340 Equipment installed although not required.
132.350 Tests and inspections of fire-extinguishing equipment.
132.360 Fire axes.
132.365 Emergency outfits.
132.370 Added requirements for fixed independent and portable tanks.
132.390 Added requirements for carriage of flammable or combustible 
          cargo.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307; sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 
Stat. 2905; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

    Source: CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49348, Sept. 19, 1997, 
unless otherwise noted.



                 Subpart A_General Provisions; Fire Main



Sec.  132.100  General; preemptive effect.

    (a) Except as provided by paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, 
each vessel must be equipped with a fire main that complies with this 
subpart.
    (b) Each vessel of less than 100 gross tons and not more than 19.8 
meters (65 feet) in length may have, instead of a fire main that 
complies with this subpart, a hand-operated pump and a hose capable of 
providing an effective stream of water to each part of the vessel.
    (c) A garden hose of nominal inside diameter of at least 16 
millimeters (5/8-inch) complies with paragraph (b) of this section if 
the hose is--
    (1) Of good commercial grade and is constructed of an inner rubber 
tube, plies of braided-fabric reinforcement, and an outer cover made of 
rubber or equivalent fire-resistant material; and
    (2) Fitted with a commercial garden-hose nozzle of high-grade bronze 
or equivalent metal capable of providing a solid stream and a spray 
pattern.
    (d) Each OSV of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not 
assigned) must, in addition to complying with the requirements necessary 
to satisfy Sec.  125.105(a) and (b) of this subchapter--
    (1) Have two fire pumps, each capable of delivering water 
simultaneously from the two highest outlets at a pitot tube pressure of 
approximately 75 p.s.i.; and
    (2) Have fire hoses and nozzles that comply with Sec.  34.10-10 of 
this chapter.
    (e) The regulations in this part have preemptive effect over State 
or local regulations in the same field.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49348, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33884, June 7, 2012; USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48937, 
Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  132.110  Piping.

    (a) Except as provided for liftboats by Sec.  134.180 of this 
subchapter, each fitting, flange, valve, and run of piping must meet the 
applicable requirements of part 128 of this subchapter. Piping must be--
    (1) Hot-dip galvanized;
    (2) At least extra-heavy schedule; or
    (3) Of a suitable corrosion-resistant material.
    (b) Each distribution cut-off valve must be marked in compliance 
with Sec.  131.820 of this subchapter.



Sec.  132.120  Fire pumps.

    (a) Except as provided by Sec.  132.100(b) of this subpart, each 
vessel must be equipped with one self-priming power-driven fire pump 
capable of delivering a single stream of water from the highest hydrant, 
through the hose and nozzle at a Pitot-tube pressure of at least 345 kPa 
(50 psi [pounds per square inch]).
    (b) Each fire pump must be fitted on the discharge side with a 
pressure gauge.
    (c) Each fire pump must be fitted on the discharge side with a 
relief valve set to relieve at either 172 kPa (25 psi) in excess of the 
pressure necessary to maintain the requirements of paragraph (a) of this 
section or 862 kPa (125 psi), whichever is greater. The relief valve is 
optional if the pump is not capable of developing pressure exceeding the 
greater amount.
    (d) If two propulsion engines are installed, the pump required by 
paragraph (a) of this section may be driven by one of the engines. If 
only one propulsion engine is installed, the pump must be driven by a 
source of power independent of the engine.
    (e) If two fire pumps are installed, and if one pump remains 
available for service on the fire main at any time, the other pump may 
be used for other purposes.

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    (f) Each fire pump must be capable of providing the quantity of 
water required to comply with paragraph (a) of this section while 
meeting any other demands placed on it, as by a branch line connected to 
the fire main for washing the anchor or the deck.
    (g) No branch line may be directly connected to the fire main except 
for fighting fires or for washing the anchor or the deck. Each discharge 
line for any other purpose must be clearly marked and must lead from a 
discharge manifold near the fire pump.
    (h) When a fire monitor is connected to the fire main system, it 
must lead from a discharge manifold near the fire pump.
    (i) The total cross-sectional area of piping leading from a fire 
pump may not be less than that of the pump-discharge outlet.
    (j) In no case may a pump connected to a line for flammable or 
combustible liquid be used as a fire pump.
    (k) A fire pump must be capable of both manual operation at the pump 
and, if a remote operating station is fitted, operation at that station.



Sec.  132.130  Fire stations.

    (a) Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this section, ire 
stations must be so numerous and so placed that each part of the vessel 
accessible to persons aboard while the vessel is being operated, and 
each cargo hold, are reachable by at least two effective spray patterns 
of water. At least two such patterns must come from separate hydrants. 
At least one must come from a single length of hose.
    (b) Each part of the main machinery space, including the shaft alley 
if it contains space assigned for the stowage of combustibles, must be 
reachable by at least two streams of water. Each stream must come from a 
single length of hose, from a separate fire station.
    (c) Each fire station must be numbered in compliance with Sec.  
131.830 of this subchapter.
    (d) Each part of the fire main on a weather deck must be either 
protected against freezing or fitted with cut-out valves and drain 
valves so that exposed parts of the piping may be shut off and drained 
in freezing weather. Except when closed against freezing, the cut-out 
valves must be sealed open.
    (e) Each outlet at a fire hydrant must be at least 38 millimeters 
(1\1/2\ inch) in diameter and, to minimize the possibility of kinking, 
must be fitted so that no hose leads upward from it.
    (f) Each fire station must be equipped with a spanner suitable for 
use on the hose there.
    (g) Each fire station must have at least one length of fire hose. 
Each hose on the station must have a fire nozzle approved under subpart 
162.027 of this chapter that can discharge both solid stream and water 
spray.
    (h) Each pipe and fire hydrant must be placed so that the fire hose 
may be easily coupled to them. Each station must be readily accessible. 
No deck cargo may interfere with access to the stations; each pipe must 
run as far away from this cargo as practicable, to avoid risk of damage 
by the cargo.
    (i) Each fire hydrant or ``Y'' branch must be equipped with a valve 
such that the fire hose may be removed while there is pressure on the 
fire main.
    (j) Each fire hydrant connection must be of brass, bronze, or 
equivalent metal. The threads of fire hose couplings must be of brass or 
other suitable corrosion-resistant material and comply with NFPA 1963.
    (k) Each fire hydrant must have a fire hose 15.2 meters (50 feet) in 
length, with a minimum diameter of 38 millimeters (1\1/2\ inches), 
connected to an outlet, for use at any time.
    (l) No fire hose, when part of the fire equipment, may be used for 
any purpose except fire-fighting, fire drills, and testing.
    (m) A suitable hose rack or other device must be provided for each 
fire hose. Each rack on a weather deck must be placed so as to protect 
its hose from heavy weather.
    (n) Each section of fire hose must be lined commercial fire hose, or 
lined fire hose that meets Standard 19 of Underwriters Laboratories, 
Inc. (UL). Hose that bears the UL label as lined fire hose complies with 
this section.

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         Subpart B_Portable and Semiportable Fire Extinguishers



Sec.  132.200  General.

    (a) Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this section, each OSV 
must be equipped with portable and semiportable fire extinguishers that 
comply with this subpart.
    (b) Each OSV of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not 
assigned) must, in addition to complying with the requirements necessary 
to satisfy Sec.  125.105(a) and (b) of this subchapter, be equipped with 
the number and type of portable and semiportable fire extinguishers 
listed in Sec.  34.50 of this chapter.

[USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48938, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  132.220  Installation.

    (a) Each portable fire extinguisher approved under subpart 162.028 
of this chapter and each semi-portable fire extinguisher approved under 
subpart 162.039 of this chapter must be installed in compliance with 
Table 132.220 of this section. The placement of each extinguisher must 
satisfy the cognizant OCMI, who may also deem added extinguishers 
necessary for the proper protection of the vessel.

  Table 132.220--Required Portable and Semi-Portable Fire Extinguishers
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                Minimum required
            Space                    rating         Number and placement
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Safety areas: Communicating   2-A.................  1 in each main
 passageways.                                        passageway, not
                                                     more than 45.7 m
                                                     (150 ft) apart
                                                     (permissible in
                                                     stairways).
Pilothouse..................  20-B:C..............  2 in the vicinity of
                                                     the exit.
Service spaces: Galleys.....  40-B:C..............  1 for each 230 sq m
                                                     (2,500 sq ft) or
                                                     fraction thereof,
                                                     suitable for
                                                     hazards involved.
Paint lockers...............  40-B................  1 outside space, in
                                                     the vicinity of the
                                                     exit.
Accessible baggage and        2-A.................  1 for each 230 sq m
 storerooms.                                         (2,500 sq ft) or
                                                     fraction thereof,
                                                     located in the
                                                     vicinity of the
                                                     exits, either
                                                     inside or outside
                                                     spaces.
Workshops and similar spaces  2-A.................  1 outside space in
                                                     the vicinity of the
                                                     exit.
Machinery spaces: Internal-   40-B:C..............  1 for each 1,000
 combustion propulsion-                              brake horsepower,
 machinery.                                          but not fewer than
                                                     2 and more than 6.
                              120-B...............  1 required. \1 2\
Electric propulsion motors    40-B:C..............  1 for each
 or generators of open type.                         propulsion motor or
                                                     generator unit.
Auxiliary spaces: Internal    40-B................  1 outside space in
 combustion.                                         the vicinity of the
                                                     exit.\2\
Electric motors and           40-B:C..............  1 outside space in
 emergency generators.                               the vicinity of the
                                                     exit.\2\
Spares......................  2-A.................  10 percent of the
                                                     required number
                                                     rounded up.
                              40-B:C..............  10 percent of the
                                                     required number
                                                     rounded up.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\1\ Not required where a fixed gaseous fire extinguishing system is
  installed.
\2\ Not required on vessels of less than 300 GT.

    (b) Table 132.220 of this section indicates the minimum required 
number and type of extinguishers for each space listed. Extinguishers 
with larger numerical ratings or multiple letter designations may be 
used if the extinguishers meet the requirements of the table.
    (c) Each semi-portable fire extinguisher must be mounted or 
otherwise placed in the open so as to be readily visible.
    (d) Except as provided by paragraph (d) of this section, each 
portable fire extinguisher must be mounted or otherwise placed in the 
open or behind glass so as to be readily visible.
    (e) A portable fire extinguisher may be mounted or otherwise placed 
in an enclosure together with the firehose, if the enclosure is marked 
in compliance with Sec.  131.830 of this subchapter.
    (f) Each portable fire extinguisher and its station must be numbered 
to comply with Sec.  131.835 of this subchapter.
    (g) No portable or semi-portable fire extinguisher with a nameplate 
indicating that it needs protection from freezing may be mounted or 
otherwise placed where freezing temperatures are foreseeable.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49348, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48271, July 22, 2016]

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Sec.  132.230  [Reserved]



Sec.  132.240  Stowage of semi-portable fire extinguishers.

    The frame or support of each semi-portable fire extinguisher must be 
secured to prevent the extinguisher from shifting in heavy weather.

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48272, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  132.250  Locations and number of fire extinguishers required for
vessels constructed prior to August 22, 2016.

    Vessels contracted for prior to August 22, 2016, must meet the 
following requirements:
    (a) Previously installed extinguishers with extinguishing capacities 
smaller than are required in Table 132.220 of this subpart need not be 
replaced and may be continued in service so long as they are maintained 
in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine 
Inspection.
    (b) All new equipment and installations must meet the applicable 
requirements in this subpart for new vessels.

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48272, July 22, 2016]



                         Subpart C_Miscellaneous



Sec.  132.310  Fixed fire-extinguishing systems for paint lockers.

    (a) Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this section, a fixed 
gaseous fire-extinguishing system or another approved fixed fire-
extinguishing system must be installed in each paint locker.
    (b) No fixed fire-extinguishing system need be installed in a paint 
locker that is--
    (1) Less than 1.7 cubic meters (60 cubic feet) in volume;
    (2) Accessible only from the weather deck; and
    (3) Not adjacent to a tank for flammable or combustible liquid.
    (c) Each fixed fire-extinguishing system installed must comply with 
part 95 of this chapter or be approved by the Commanding Officer, Marine 
Safety Center.



Sec.  132.320  Helicopter-landing decks.

    Each vessel with a helicopter-landing deck must meet the fire 
fighting requirements of part 108 of this chapter.



Sec.  132.330  Fire monitors.

    (a) Each fire monitor of the fire main system must be fitted with a 
shut-off valve at the monitor and at the connection to the fire main 
discharge manifold required by Sec.  132.120(h) of this part.
    (b) Fire monitor piping must comply with Sec.  132.110 of this part.
    (c) Each fire monitor must be protected against over-pressure.



Sec.  132.340  Equipment installed although not required.

    (a) A vessel may install fire extinguishing equipment beyond that 
required by this subchapter, unless the excess equipment in any way 
endangers the vessel or the persons aboard. This equipment must be 
listed and labeled by an independent, nationally recognized testing 
laboratory (NRTL) as that term is defined in 46 CFR 161.002-2, and must 
be designed, installed, tested, and maintained in accordance with an 
appropriate industry standard and the manufacturer's specific guidance.
    (b) Use of non-approved fire detection systems may be acceptable as 
excess equipment, provided that:
    (1) Components are listed and labeled by an NRTL as that term is 
defined in 46 CFR 161.002-2, and are designed, installed, tested, and 
maintained in accordance with an appropriate industry standard and the 
manufacturer's specific guidance;
    (2) Installation conforms to the requirements of 46 CFR chapter I, 
subchapter J (Electrical Engineering), especially the hazardous location 
electrical installation regulations in 46 CFR 111.105; and
    (3) Coast Guard plan review is completed for wiring plans.

[USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48272, July 22, 2016]



Sec.  132.350  Tests and inspections of fire-extinguishing equipment.

    (a) Each master of a vessel shall ensure that the tests and 
inspections, of fire-extinguishing equipment, described by paragraph (b) 
of this section are performed--
    (1) Every 12 months; or
    (2) Not later than the next inspection for certification and 
periodic inspection, unless the total time from the

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date of the last tests and inspections exceeds 15 months.
    (b) The master shall provide satisfactory evidence of the servicing 
of fire-extinguishing equipment, required by paragraph (c) of this 
section, to the marine inspector. If any of the equipment or records 
have not been properly maintained, a qualified servicing facility may be 
required to perform the required inspections, maintenance, and 
hydrostatic tests.
    (c) The following tests and inspections of fire-extinguishing 
equipment must be performed by the owner, operator, or master, or by a 
qualified servicing facility, to verify compliance with paragraph (a) of 
this section:
    (1) Each portable fire extinguisher must be inspected, maintained, 
and hydrostatically tested as required by Chapter 4 of NFPA 10 with the 
frequency specified by NFPA 10. Carbon-dioxide and halon portable fire 
extinguishers must be refilled when the weight loss of net content 
exceeds that specified for fixed systems by Table 132.350. Further, each 
must be examined for excessive corrosion and for general condition. A 
tag issued by a qualified servicing facility, and attached to each 
extinguisher, will be acceptable evidence that the necessary maintenance 
has been conducted.
    (2) Each semiportable fire extinguisher and each fixed fire-
extinguishing system must be--
    (i) Inspected and tested as required by Table 132.350 of this 
subpart;
    (ii) Inspected, tested, and marked as required by Sec. Sec.  147.60 
and 147.65 of this chapter;
    (iii) Inspected to ensure that piping, controls, and valves are in 
good general condition with no excessive corrosion; and
    (iv) Inspected and tested to determine that alarms and ventilation 
shutdowns for each fire-extinguishing system operate properly.

                    Table 132.350--Tests of Semiportable and Fixed Fire-Extinguishing Systems
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                   Type of system                                                Test
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Carbon dioxide......................................  Weigh cylinders. Recharge cylinder if weight loss exceeds
                                                       10 percent of the weight of the charge. Test time delays,
                                                       alarms, and ventilation shutdowns with carbon dioxide,
                                                       nitrogen, or other nonflammable gas as stated in the
                                                       system manufacturer's instruction manual. Inspect hoses
                                                       for damage or decay. Ensure that nozzles are
                                                       unobstructed. Cylinders must be tested and marked, and
                                                       all flexible connections on fixed carbon dioxide systems
                                                       must be tested or renewed, as required by 46 CFR 147.60
                                                       and 147.65.
Halon 1301 and halocarbon...........................  Recharge or replace if weight loss exceeds 5 percent of
                                                       the weight of the charge or if cylinder has a pressure
                                                       gauge, recharge cylinder if pressure loss exceeds 10
                                                       percent, adjusted for temperature. Test time delays,
                                                       alarms, and ventilation shutdowns with carbon dioxide,
                                                       nitrogen, or other nonflammable gas as stated in the
                                                       system manufacturer's instruction manual. Inspect hoses
                                                       for damage or decay. Ensure that nozzles are
                                                       unobstructed. Cylinders must be tested and marked, and
                                                       all flexible connections to Halon 1301 and halocarbon
                                                       cylinders must be tested or renewed, as required by 46
                                                       CFR 147.60 and 147.65 or 147.67. Note that Halon 1301
                                                       system approvals have expired, but that existing systems
                                                       may be retained if they are in good and serviceable
                                                       condition to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard
                                                       inspector.
Dry chemical (cartridge-operated)...................  Examine pressure cartridge and replace if end is punctured
                                                       or if cartridge has leaked or is otherwise unsuitable.
                                                       Inspect hose and nozzle to see that they are clear.
                                                       Insert charged cartridge. Ensure that dry chemical is
                                                       free-flowing (not caked) and that extinguisher contains
                                                       full charge.
Dry chemical (stored pressure)......................  See that pressure gauge is in operating range. If not, or
                                                       if seal is broken, weigh or otherwise determine that
                                                       extinguisher is fully charged with dry chemical. Recharge
                                                       if pressure is low or if dry chemical is needed.
Foam (stored pressure)..............................  See that any pressure gauge is in the operating range. If
                                                       it is not, or if seal is broken, weigh or otherwise
                                                       determine that extinguisher is fully charged with foam.
                                                       Recharge if pressure is low or if foam is needed. Replace
                                                       premixed agent every 3 years.
Inert gas...........................................  Recharge or replace cylinder if cylinder pressure loss
                                                       exceeds 5 percent of the specified gauge pressure,
                                                       adjusted for temperature. Test time delays, alarms, and
                                                       ventilation shutdowns with carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or
                                                       other nonflammable gas as stated in the system
                                                       manufacturer's instruction manual. Inspect hoses for
                                                       damage or decay. Ensure that nozzles are unobstructed.
                                                       Cylinders must be tested and marked, and all flexible
                                                       connections on fixed inert extinguishers must be tested
                                                       or renewed as required by 46 CFR 147.60 and 147.66.
Water mist..........................................  Maintain system in accordance with the maintenance
                                                       instructions in the system manufacturer's design,
                                                       installation, operation, and maintenance manual.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


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    (3) The fire-main system must be operated, and the pressure checked 
at the remotest and highest outlets. Each fire hose must be subjected to 
a test pressure, equivalent either to the maximal pressure to which it 
may be subjected in service or to 690 kPa (100 psi), whichever is 
greater.
    (4) All systems for detecting smoke and fire, including sensors and 
alarms, must be inspected and tested.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49348, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6507, Feb. 9, 2000; USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33884, 
June 7, 2012]



Sec.  132.360  Fire axes.

    (a) Each vessel of less than 100 gross tons must carry one fire axe.
    (b) Each vessel of 100 or more gross tons must carry two fire axes.
    (c) Each fire axe must be so placed as to be readily available in an 
emergency.
    (d) Each fire axe must be so placed in the open or behind glass that 
it is readily visible, except that, if the enclosure is marked in 
compliance with Sec.  131.830 of this subchapter, the axe may be placed 
in an enclosure together with the fire hose.



Sec.  132.365  Emergency outfits.

    (a) Two emergency outfits, stored for use in widely separated, 
accessible locations, are required on all OSVs of at least 6,000 GT ITC 
(500 GRT if GT ITC is not assigned) that have cargo tanks that exceed 15 
feet in depth, measured from the tank top to the lowest point at which 
cargo is carried.
    (b) Each emergency outfit must have on board the following 
equipment:
    (1) One pressure-demand, open-circuit, self-contained breathing 
apparatus, approved by the Mine Safety and Health Administration and by 
the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and having at 
a minimum a 30-minute air supply, a full facepiece, and a spare charge.
    (2) One lifeline with a belt or a suitable harness.
    (3) One Type II or Type III flashlight constructed and marked in 
accordance with ASTM F1014--02 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  
125.180).
    (4) One fire axe.
    (5) One pair of boots and gloves of rubber or other electrically 
nonconducting material.
    (6) One rigid helmet that provides effective protection against 
impact.
    (7) One set of protective clothing of material that will protect the 
skin from the heat of fire and burns from scalding steam. The outer 
surface must be water resistant.
    (c) Lifelines must be of steel or bronze wire rope. Steel wire rope 
must be either inherently corrosion resistant or made so by galvanizing 
or tinning. Each end must be fitted with a hook with keeper having a 
throat opening that can be readily slipped over a \5/8\-inch bolt. The 
total length of the lifeline must be dependent upon the size and 
arrangement of the vessel, and more than one line may be hooked together 
to achieve the necessary length. No individual lifeline may be less than 
50 feet in length. The assembled lifeline must have a minimum breaking 
strength of 1,500 pounds.

[USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48938, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  132.370  Added requirements for fixed independent and portable
tanks.

    (a) When carrying fixed independent tanks on deck or portable tanks 
in compliance with Sec.  125.110 of this subchapter, each vessel must 
also comply with Sec. Sec.  98.30-37 and 98.30-39 of this chapter.
    (b) When carrying portable tanks in compliance with Sec.  125.120 of 
this subchapter, each vessel must also comply with 49 CFR 176.315.



Sec.  132.390  Added requirements for carriage of flammable or combustible
cargo.

    (a) This section applies to OSVs of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT 
if GT ITC is not assigned).
    (b) Cargo tanks containing flammable or combustible liquids must not 
be located beneath the accommodations or machinery space. Separation by 
cofferdams is not acceptable for meeting this requirement.
    (c) Except for OSVs complying with paragraph (d)(1) of this section, 
each OSV must carry at least two approved semiportable dry chemical fire 
extinguishers for the protection of all weather deck areas within 10 
feet (3 m)

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of any tank openings, pumps, flanges, valves, vents, or loading 
manifolds. Each extinguisher must have--
    (1) A minimum capacity of 135 kg. If the protected area exceeds 90 
m\2\, additional extinguishers must be provided to supply a total 
combined capacity of dry chemical in kilograms equal to the total 
combined protected area in square meters multiplied by 3;
    (2) A minimum flow rate of 3 kg/min from each discharge hose;
    (3) A sufficient number of discharge hoses of adequate length to 
protect the areas required above without moving any of the 
extinguishers; and
    (4) The frame or support for each semi-portable dry chemical fire 
extinguisher welded or otherwise permanently attached to the vessel's 
structure.
    (d) Each OSV with fixed cargo tanks that have an aggregate capacity 
of 3,000 cubic meters or more intended for the carriage of flammable or 
combustible liquids with a closed-cup flashpoint of 60 [deg]C or below 
must have:
    (1) An approved fixed-deck foam system arranged as follows:
    (i) If the flammable or combustible liquid tanks extend vertically 
to the weather deck, the foam system must comply with Sec. Sec.  34.20-
10 and 34.20-15 of this chapter, and protect the entire weather deck 
cargo area, including any tank openings, pumps, flanges, valves, vents, 
or loading manifolds. If petroleum products are carried, the minimum 
foam system discharge rate in liters per minute must be determined by 
multiplying the total cargo deck area by 6 lpm/m\2\. If polar solvent 
cargoes are carried, the minimum foam system discharge rate in liters 
per minute must be determined by multiplying the total cargo deck area 
by 10 lpm/m\2\, unless the approved foam system design manual specifies 
a different rate for the cargoes carried.
    (ii) If the flammable or combustible liquid tanks do not extend 
vertically to the weather deck, the foam system must be capable of 
protecting all weather deck areas within 10 feet (3 m) of any tank 
openings, pumps, flanges, valves, vents, or loading manifolds. The foam 
system must consist of at least one hoseline, and either fixed-foam 
monitors or fixed-foam nozzles that provide foam coverage of all 
required areas. The minimum foam system discharge rate must be 
calculated in accordance with paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this section, using 
the combined horizontal area of all parts of the deck requiring 
protection, instead of the total deck area.
    (iii) All foam liquid concentrate must be compatible with all 
flammable or combustible liquids carried.
    (iv) Sufficient foam liquid concentrate must be carried to allow 
operation of the system at its maximum discharge rate for at least 20 
minutes.
    (2) A fixed-gas fire-suppression system complying with Sec.  34.05-
5(a)(4) of this chapter, or other approved fire-extinguishing system 
determined acceptable by the Commandant, for the protection of any 
accessible below-deck cargo pump rooms or other spaces that have tank 
openings, pumps, flanges, valves, or loading manifolds associated with 
tanks carrying flammable or combustible liquids with a closed cup 
flashpoint of 60 [deg]C or below.

[USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48938, Aug. 18, 2014]



PART 133_LIFESAVING SYSTEMS--Table of Contents



                            Subpart A_General

Sec.
133.03 Relationship to international standards.
133.07 Additional equipment and requirements.
133.09 Equivalents.
133.10 Applicability.
133.20 Exemptions.
133.40 Evaluation, testing and approval of lifesaving appliances and 
          arrangements.
133.45 Tests and inspections of lifesaving equipment and arrangements.

                   Subpart B_Requirements for All OSVs

133.60 Communications.
133.70 Personal lifesaving appliances.
133.80 Emergency instructions.
133.90 Operating instructions.
133.105 Survival craft.
133.110 Survival craft muster and embarkation arrangements.
133.120 Launching stations.
133.130 Stowage of survival craft.
133.135 Rescue boats.
133.140 Stowage of rescue boats.
133.145 Marine evacuation system launching arrangements.
133.150 Survival craft launching and recovery arrangements: General.

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133.153 Survival craft launching and recovery arrangements using falls 
          and a winch.
133.160 Rescue boat embarkation, launching and recovery arrangements.
133.170 Line-throwing appliance.
133.175 Survival craft and rescue boat equipment.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307; Department of Homeland Security 
Delegation No. 0170.1.

    Source: CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25304, May 20, 1996, unless otherwise 
noted.



                            Subpart A_General



Sec.  133.03  Relationship to international standards.

    This subpart and subpart B of this part are based on Chapter III, 
SOLAS. Section numbers in this subpart and subpart B of this part are 
generally related to the regulation numbers in Chapter III, SOLAS, but 
paragraph designations are not related to the numbering in Chapter III, 
SOLAS. To find the corresponding Chapter III, SOLAS regulation for this 
subpart and subpart B of this part, beginning with Sec.  133.10, divide 
the section number following the decimal point by 10.



Sec.  133.07  Additional equipment and requirements.

    The OCMI may require an OSV to carry specialized or additional 
lifesaving equipment other than as required in this part if the OCMI 
determines that the conditions of a voyage present uniquely hazardous 
circumstances which are not adequately addressed by existing 
requirements.



Sec.  133.09  Equivalents.

    When this part requires a particular fitting, material, or 
lifesaving appliance or arrangement, the Commandant (CG-ENG) may accept 
any other fitting, material, or lifesaving appliance or arrangement that 
is at least as effective as that required by this part. The Commandant 
may require engineering evaluations and tests to determine the 
equivalent effectiveness of the substitute fitting, material, or 
lifesaving appliance or arrangement.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25304, May 20, 1996, as amended by USCG-2009-0702, 74 
FR 49235, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 59782, Oct. 1, 2012]



Sec.  133.10  Applicability.

    (a) Unless expressly provided otherwise in this part, this part 
applies to all inspected OSVs of the United States flag, including 
liftboats.
    (b) Offshore supply vessels which were constructed prior to October 
1, 1996, must--
    (1) By October 1, 1997, meet the requirements of Sec. Sec.  
133.60(a), 133.80, and 133.90;
    (2) By October 1, 1997, fit retro-reflective material on all 
floating appliances, lifejackets, and immersion suits; and
    (3) Offshore supply vessels may retain the arrangement of lifeboats, 
lifeboat davits, winches, inflatable liferafts, liferaft launching 
equipment, rescue boats, lifefloats, and buoyant apparatus previously 
required and approved for the OSV, as long as the arrangement or 
appliance is maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the 
OCMI.
    (c) When any lifesaving appliance or arrangement on an OSV subject 
to this part is replaced, or when the OSV undergoes repairs, 
alterations, or modifications of a major character involving replacement 
of, or any addition to, the existing lifesaving appliances or 
arrangements, each new lifesaving appliance and arrangement must meet 
the requirements of this part, unless the OCMI determines that the OSV 
cannot accommodate the new appliance or arrangement.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25304, May 20, 1996; 61 FR 40281, Aug. 1, 1996]



Sec.  133.20  Exemptions.

    (a) If a District Commander determines that the overall safety of 
the persons on board an OSV will not be significantly reduced, the 
District Commander may grant an exemption from compliance with a 
provision of this part to a specific OSV for a specified geographic area 
within the boundaries of the Coast Guard District. This

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exemption may be limited to certain periods of the year.
    (b) Requests for exemption under this section must be in writing to 
the OCMI for transmission to the District Commander in the area in which 
the OSV is in service or will be in service.
    (c) If the exemption is granted by the District Commander, the OCMI 
will endorse the OSV's Certificate of Inspection with a statement 
describing the exemption.



Sec.  133.40  Evaluation, testing and approval of lifesaving appliances
and arrangements.

    (a) Each item of lifesaving equipment required by this part to be 
carried on board the OSV must be approved.
    (b) Each item of lifesaving equipment carried on board the OSV in 
addition to those required by this part must--
    (1) Be approved; or
    (2) Be accepted by the cognizant OCMI for use on the OSV.
    (c) The Commandant (CG-ENG) may accept a novel lifesaving appliance 
or arrangement if it provides a level of safety equivalent the 
requirements of this part and if the appliance or arrangement--
    (1) Is evaluated and tested in accordance with IMO Resolution 
A.520(13), Code of Practice for the Evaluation, Testing and Acceptance 
of Prototype Novel Life-saving Appliances and Arrangements; or
    (2) Has successfully undergone evaluation and tests that are 
substantially equivalent to those recommendations.
    (d) During an OSV's construction, and when any modification to the 
lifesaving arrangement is done after construction, a OSV owner must 
obtain acceptance of lifesaving arrangements from the Commandant (Marine 
Safety Center).
    (e) The OCMI may accept substitute lifesaving appliances other than 
those required by this part, except for--
    (1) Survival craft and rescue boats; and
    (2) Survival craft and rescue boat launching and embarkation 
appliances.
    (f) Acceptance of lifesaving appliances and arrangements will remain 
in effect unless--
    (1) The OCMI deems their condition to be unsatisfactory or unfit for 
the service intended; or
    (2) The OCMI deems the crew's ability to use and assist others in 
the use of the lifesaving appliances or arrangements to be inadequate.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25304, May 20, 1996, as amended by USCG-2009-0702, 74 
FR 49235, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 59782, Oct. 1, 2012]



Sec.  133.45  Tests and inspections of lifesaving equipment and arrangements.

    (a) Initial inspection. The initial inspection of lifesaving 
appliances and arrangements for certification includes a demonstration 
of--
    (1) The proper condition and operation of the survival craft and 
rescue boat launching appliances at loads ranging from light load to 10 
percent overload;
    (2) The proper condition and operation of rescue boats, including 
engines and release mechanisms;
    (3) The proper condition of flotation equipment such as lifebuoys, 
lifejackets, immersion suits, work vests, lifefloats, buoyant apparatus, 
and associated equipment;
    (4) The proper condition of distress signaling equipment, including 
EPIRB and pyrotechnic signaling devices;
    (5) The proper condition of line-throwing appliances;
    (6) The proper condition and operation of embarkation appliances, 
including embarkation ladders and marine evacuation systems;
    (7) The ability of the crew to effectively carry out abandon-ship 
procedures; and
    (8) The ability to meet the egress and survival craft launching 
requirements of this part.
    (b) Reinspections. Tests and inspections of lifesaving equipment 
shall be carried out during each inspection for renewal of certification 
and periodic inspection, and shall demonstrate, as applicable,--
    (1) The proper condition and operation of the survival craft and 
rescue boat launching appliances at loads ranging from light load to 
full load;

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    (2) The proper condition and operation of rescue boats including 
engines and release mechanisms;
    (3) The proper condition of flotation equipment such as lifebuoys, 
lifejackets, immersion suits, work vests, lifefloats, buoyant apparatus, 
and associated equipment;
    (4) That each inflatable liferaft and inflatable lifejacket has been 
serviced as required under this chapter;
    (5) That each hydrostatic release unit, other than a disposable 
hydrostatic release unit, has been serviced as required under this 
chapter; and
    (6) That the crew has the ability to effectively carry out abandon-
ship procedures.
    (c) Other inspections. Lifesaving appliances and arrangements are 
subject to tests and inspections described in paragraph (b) of this 
section during OSV boardings to ensure that the appliances and 
arrangements comply with applicable requirements, are in satisfactory 
condition, and remain fit for service.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25304, May 20, 1996, as amended by USCG-1999-4976, 65 
FR 6507, Feb. 9, 2000]



                   Subpart B_Requirements for All OSVs



Sec.  133.60  Communications.

    (a) Emergency position indicating radiobeacons (EPIRB). (1) Each OSV 
must carry a category 1 406 MHz satellite EPIRB meeting the requirements 
of 47 CFR part 80.
    (2) When the OSV is underway, the EPIRB must be stowed in its float-
free bracket with the controls set for automatic activation and mounted 
in a manner so that it will float free if the OSV sinks.
    (3) Each EPIRB should have the name of the OSV plainly marked or 
painted on its label, except for EPIRBs in an inflatable liferaft or 
permanently installed in a survival craft.
    (b) Distress flares. Each OSV must--
    (1) Carry not less than 12 rocket parachute flares approved under 
approval series 160.136; and
    (2) Stow the flares on or near the OSV's navigating bridge.
    (c) Onboard communications and alarm systems. Each OSV must meet the 
requirements for onboard communications between emergency control 
stations, muster and embarkation stations, and strategic positions on 
board, and the emergency alarm system requirements in part J of this 
chapter, and be supplemented by either a public address system or other 
suitable means of communication.
    (d) Emergency position indicating radiobeacon alternative. OSVs, as 
an alternative to the requirements in paragraph (a) of this section, may 
until February 1, 1999, have a Coast Guard-approved class A EPIRB, if 
the EPIRB was--
    (1) Manufactured after October 1, 1988; and
    (2) Installed on the OSV on or before July 5, 1996.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25304, May 20, 1996, as amended by USCG-1998-4442, 63 
FR 52191, Sept. 30, 1998]



Sec.  133.70  Personal lifesaving appliances.

    (a) Lifebuoys. Each OSV must carry lifebuoys approved under approval 
series 160.150 or 160.050 as follows:
    (1) Number. The number of lifebuoys carried must be as prescribed in 
table 133.70 of this section.

                              Table 133.70
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                      Minimum number of
                                                       ring lifebuoys
         Length of vessel in meters (feet)         ---------------------
                                                      Ocean    Coastwise
                                                     service    service
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Under 30 (98).....................................          8          3
30 (98) and under 60 (196)........................          8          4
60 (196) and under 100 (328)......................          8          6
100 (328) and over................................         12         12
------------------------------------------------------------------------

    (2) Stowage. Lifebuoys must be stowed as follows:
    (i) Each lifebuoy must be capable of being rapidly cast loose.
    (ii) Each lifebuoy must not be permanently secured to the OSV in any 
way.
    (iii) Each lifebuoy stowage position must be marked with either the 
words ``LIFEBUOY'' or ``LIFE BUOY'', or with the appropriate symbol from 
IMO Resolution A.760(18).
    (iv) Lifebuoys must be so distributed as to be readily available on 
each side of the OSV and, as far as practicable, on each open deck 
extending to the side of the OSV. At least one lifebuoy must be located 
near the stern of the

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OSV. The lifebuoys with attached self-igniting lights must be equally 
distributed on both sides of the OSV.
    (3) Color and markings. Lifebuoys must be colored and marked as 
follows:
    (i) Each lifebuoy must be orange.
    (ii) Each lifebuoy must be marked in block capital letters with the 
name of the OSV and the name of the port required to be marked on the 
stern of the OSV under subpart 67.123 of this chapter.
    (4) Attachments and fittings. Lifebuoys must have the following 
attachments and fittings:
    (i) At least one lifebuoy on each side of the OSV fitted with a 
buoyant lifeline that is--
    (A) At least as long as twice the height where it is stowed above 
the waterline in the lightest seagoing condition, or 30 meters (100 
feet), whichever is the greater;
    (B) Non-kinking;
    (C) Not less than 8 millimeters (\5/16\ inch) in diameter;
    (D) Of a breaking strength which is not less than 5 kiloNewtons 
(1,124 pounds-force); and
    (E) Resistant to deterioration from ultraviolent light. Line that is 
certified by the manufacturer or is synthetic and a dark color meets 
this requirement.
    (ii) Except for an OSV in coastwise service and under 30 meters (99 
feet) in length, at least one-half the total number of lifebuoys, but 
not less than two, must each be fitted with a self-igniting light 
approved under approval series 161.010. The self-igniting light must not 
be attached to the lifebuoys required by this section to be fitted with 
lifelines. However, if the OSV carries less than four lifebuoys, a 
buoyant lifeline can be fitted to one of the lifebuoys with a self-
igniting light.
    (b) Lifejackets. Each OSV must carry lifejackets approved under 
approval series 160.002, 160.005, 160.055, 160.077, 160.155, 160.176, or 
160.177. If the OSV carries inflatable lifejackets, they must be of the 
same or similar design and have the same method of operation.
    (1) General. Each OSV must carry a lifejacket for each person on 
board and in addition, a sufficient number of lifejackets must be 
carried for persons on watch and for use at remotely located survival 
craft stations.
    (2) Stowage. Lifejackets must be stowed as follows:
    (i) The lifejackets must be readily accessible.
    (ii) The lifejacket stowage positions must be marked with either the 
word ``LIFEJACKETS'' or with the appropriate symbol from IMO Resolution 
A.760(18).
    (iii) The additional lifejackets required by paragraph (b)(1) of 
this section must be stowed on the bridge, in the engine control room, 
and at other manned watch stations.
    (3) Markings. Each lifejacket must be marked--
    (i) In block capital letters with the name of the OSV; and.
    (ii) With type I retro-reflective material approved under approval 
series 164.018. The arrangement of the retro-reflective material must 
meet IMO Resolution A.658(16).
    (4) Lifejacket lights. Each lifejacket must have a lifejacket light 
approved under approval series 161.112 or 161.012 securely attached to 
the front shoulder area of the lifejacket. However, lifejacket lights 
bearing Coast Guard approval number 161.012/2/1 are not permitted on 
OSVs certificated to operate on waters where water temperature may drop 
below 10 [deg]C (50 [deg]F).
    (c) Immersion suits or anti-exposure suits. Immersion suits must be 
approved under approval series 160.171, and anti-exposure suits must be 
approved under approval series 160.153.
    (1) General. Each OSV, except OSVs operating in the Gulf of Mexico 
or on other routes between 32 degrees north latitude and 32 degrees 
south latitude, must carry--
    (i) An immersion suit or anti-exposure suit of suitable size for 
each person assigned to the rescue boat crew; and
    (ii) An immersion suit of the appropriate size for each person on 
board. The immersion suits required under this paragraph count toward 
meeting the requirements of paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this section.
    (2) Stowage. Immersion suits and anti-exposure suits must be stowed 
as follows:

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    (i) Immersion suits and anti-exposure suits must be stowed so they 
are readily accessible, and the stowage positions must be marked with 
the words ``IMMERSION SUITS'' or ``ANTI-EXPOSURE SUITS'' as appropriate, 
or with the appropriate symbol from IMO Resolution A.760(18).
    (ii) If watch stations, work stations, or work sites are remote from 
cabins, staterooms, or berthing areas and the immersion suits are stowed 
in those locations, there must be, in addition to the immersion suits 
required under paragraph (c)(1)(ii) of this section, enough immersion 
suits stowed at the watch stations, work stations, or work sites to 
equal the number of persons normally on watch in, or assigned to, those 
locations at any time.
    (3) Markings. Each immersion suit or anti-exposure suit must be 
marked in such a way as to identify the person or OSV to which it 
belongs.
    (4) Lights for immersion suits or anti-exposure suits. Each 
immersion suit or anti-exposure suit must have a lifejacket light 
approved under approval series 161.112 or 161.012 securely attached to 
the front shoulder area of the immersion suit or anti-exposure suit. 
However, lifejacket lights bearing Coast Guard approval number 161.012/
2/1 are not permitted on OSVs certificated to operate on waters where 
water temperature may drop below 10 [deg]C (50 [deg]F).
    (d) Lifejacket, immersion suit, and anti-exposure suit containers. 
Each lifejacket, immersion suit, and anti-exposure suit container must 
be marked in block capital letters and numbers with the quantity, 
identity, and size of the equipment stowed inside the container. The 
equipment may be identified in words, or with the appropriate symbol 
from IMO Resolution A.760(18).

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25304, May 20, 1996; 61 FR 40281, Aug. 1, 1996, as 
amended at 63 FR 52816, Oct. 1, 1998]



Sec.  133.80  Emergency instructions.

    (a) General. Copies of clear instructions must be provided on the 
OSV, detailing the actions that each person on board should follow in 
the event of an emergency.
    (b) Emergency instructions. Illustrations and instructions in 
English and any other appropriate language, as determined by the OCMI, 
must be conspicuously displayed at each muster station and in spaces 
where offshore workers are carried, to inform offshore workers of--
    (1) The fire and emergency signal;
    (2) Their muster station;
    (3) The essential actions they must take in an emergency;
    (4) The location of lifejackets; and
    (5) The method of donning lifejackets.



Sec.  133.90  Operating instructions.

    Each OSV must have posters or signs displayed in the vicinity of 
each survival craft and the survival craft's launching controls that--
    (a) Illustrate the purpose of controls;
    (b) Illustrate the procedures for operating the launching device;
    (c) Give relevant instructions or warnings;
    (d) Can be easily seen under emergency lighting conditions; and
    (e) Display symbols in accordance with IMO Resolution A.760(18).



Sec.  133.105  Survival craft.

    (a) Each survival craft must be approved and equipped as follows:
    (1) Each inflatable liferaft--
    (i) On an OSV on an unlimited oceans route, must be approved under 
approval series 160.151 and be equipped with a SOLAS A pack;
    (ii) On an OSV on an oceans route limited to within 50 nautical 
miles of the shore, must be approved under approval series 160.151 and 
be equipped with either a SOLAS A pack or SOLAS B pack; and
    (iii) On an OSV on a coastwise route, must be approved under 
approval series 160.051 or 160.151, with any approved equipment pack.
    (2) Each rigid liferaft must be approved under approval series 
160.118 and be equipped as specified in table 133.175 of this part.
    (3) Each inflatable buoyant apparatus must be approved under 
approval series 160.010.
    (4) Each lifefloat must be approved under approval series 160.027 
and be equipped with the following:
    (i) One boathook.

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    (ii) Two paddles. Each paddle must be at least 1.2 meters (4 feet) 
long and buoyant.
    (iii) One painter. The painter must--
    (A) Be at least 30 meters (100 feet) long, but not less than three 
times the distance between the deck where the lifefloats are stowed and 
to the OSV's waterline in the lightest seagoing condition;
    (B) Have a breaking strength of at least 6.7 kiloNewtons (1,500 
pounds-force), except that if the capacity of the lifefloat is 50 
persons or more, the breaking strength must be at least 13.4 kiloNewtons 
(3,000 pounds-force);
    (C) If made of a synthetic material, be dark in color or certified 
by the manufacturer to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet 
light;
    (D) Be stowed in such a way that it runs out freely when the buoyant 
apparatus, inflatable buoyant apparatus, or lifefloat floats away from 
the sinking OSV; and
    (E) Have a float-free link meeting the requirements of part 160, 
subpart 160.073 of this chapter, connecting the painter to the OSV.
    (iv) One self-igniting light. The self-igniting light must be 
approved under approval series 161.010, and must be attached to the 
buoyant apparatus, inflatable buoyant apparatus, or lifefloat by a 12-
thread manila or equivalent lanyard, at least 5.5 meters (18 feet) long. 
The self-igniting light is not required on a lifefloat with a capacity 
of 24 persons or less.
    (5) Each marine evacuation system must be approved under approval 
series 160.175.
    (6) Lifeboats may be substituted for liferafts. If lifeboats are 
installed on an OSV, their installation and arrangement must meet the 
applicable requirements of subchapter W of this chapter.
    (b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, OSVs must 
carry one or more liferafts with an aggregate capacity that will 
accommodate the total number of persons on board. The liferafts must 
be--
    (1) Stowed in a position providing for easy side-to-side transfer at 
a single open deck level; or
    (2) Additional liferafts must be provided to bring the total 
capacity available on each side to at least 100 percent of the total 
number of persons on board. If additional liferafts are provided and the 
rescue boat required under Sec.  133.135 is also a lifeboat, it may be 
included in the aggregate capacity requirement.
    (c) Each OSV operating in the Gulf of Mexico, as an alternative to 
the requirements of paragraph (b) of this section, may carry a 
sufficient number of inflatable buoyant apparatus or a sufficient number 
of lifefloats, having an aggregate capacity that, together with any 
lifeboats, rescue boats, and liferafts, will accommodate the total 
number of persons on board.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25304, May 20, 1996; 61 FR 40281, Aug. 1, 1996]



Sec.  133.110  Survival craft muster and embarkation arrangements.

    (a) Each OSV must have muster stations that--
    (1) Are near the embarkation stations, unless the muster station is 
the embarkation station;
    (2) Permit ready access for the offshore workers to the embarkation 
station, unless the muster station is the embarkation station; and
    (3) Have sufficient room to marshal and instruct the offshore 
workers.
    (b) Each muster station must have sufficient space to accommodate 
all persons assigned to muster at that station. One or more muster 
stations must be close to each embarkation station.
    (c) Each muster station and embarkation station must be readily 
accessible to accommodation and work areas.
    (d) Each muster station and embarkation station must be adequately 
illuminated by lighting supplied from the emergency source of electrical 
power.
    (e) Each davit-launched survival craft muster station and 
embarkation station must be arranged to enable stretcher cases to be 
placed in the survival craft.
    (f) Each launching station or each two adjacent launching stations 
with an embarkation position more than 3 meters (10 feet) above the 
waterline in the lightest seagoing condition, must have an embarkation 
ladder as follows:

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    (1) Each embarkation ladder must be approved under approval series 
160.117 or approval series 160.017.
    (2) Each embarkation ladder must extend in a single length, from the 
deck to the waterline in the lightest seagoing condition under 
unfavorable conditions of trim and with the OSV listed not less than 15 
degrees either way.
    (3) Each embarkation ladder may be replaced by a device approved to 
provide safe and rapid access to survival craft in the water, if the 
OCMI permits the device, provided that there is at least one embarkation 
ladder on each side of the OSV.
    (g) Each davit-launched liferaft must be arranged to be boarded and 
launched from a position immediately adjacent to the stowed position or 
from a position to where, under Sec.  133.130, the liferaft is 
transferred before launching.
    (h) If a davit-launched survival craft is embarked over the edge of 
the deck, the craft must be provide with a means for bringing it against 
the side of the OSV and holding it alongside the OSV to allow persons to 
safely embark.
    (i) If a davit-launched survival craft or rescue boat is not 
intended to be moved to the stowed position with persons on board, the 
craft must be provided with a means for bringing it against the side of 
the OSV and holding it alongside the OSV to allow persons to safely 
disembark after a drill.



Sec.  133.120  Launching stations.

    (a) Each launching station must be positioned to ensure safe 
launching with clearance from--
    (1) The propeller; and
    (2) The steeply overhanging portions of the hull.
    (b) Each survival craft must be launched down the straight side of 
the OSV.
    (c) Each launching station in the forward part of the OSV must--
    (1) Be located aft of the collision bulkhead in a sheltered 
position; and
    (2) Have a launching appliance approved as being of sufficient 
strength for forward installation.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25304, May 20, 1996; 61 FR 40281, Aug. 1, 1996]



Sec.  133.130  Stowage of survival craft.

    (a) General. Each survival craft must be stowed as follows:
    (1) Each survival craft must be as close to the accommodation and 
service spaces as possible.
    (2) Each survival craft must be stowed in a way that neither the 
survival craft nor its stowage arrangements will interfere with the 
embarkation and operation of any other survival craft or rescue boat at 
any other launching station.
    (3) Each survival craft must be as near the water surface as is safe 
and practicable.
    (4) Other than liferafts intended for throw-overboard launching, 
each survival craft must be not less than 2 meters above the waterline 
with the OSV--
    (i) In the fully loaded condition;
    (ii) Under unfavorable conditions of trim; and
    (iii) Listed up to 20 degrees either way, or to the angle where the 
OSV's weatherdeck edge becomes submerged, whichever is less.
    (5) Each survival craft must be sufficiently ready for use so that 
two crew members can complete preparations for embarkation and launching 
in less than 5 minutes.
    (6) Each survival craft must be fully equipped as required under 
this part.
    (7) Each survival craft must be in a secure and sheltered position 
and protected from damage by fire and explosion, as far as practicable.
    (8) Each survival craft must not require lifting from its stowed 
position in order to launch, except that--
    (i) A davit-launched liferaft may be lifted by a manually powered 
winch from its stowed position to its embarkation position; or
    (ii) A survival craft that weights 185 kilograms (407.8 pounds) or 
less, may require lifting of not more than 300 millimeters (1 foot).
    (b) Additional liferaft stowage requirements. In addition to meeting 
the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section, each liferaft must be 
stowed as follows:
    (1) Each liferaft must be stowed to permit manual release from its 
securing arrangements.

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    (2) Each liferaft must be stowed at a height above the waterline in 
the lightest seagoing condition not greater than the maximum stowage 
height indicated on the liferaft container. Each liferaft without an 
indicated maximum stowage height must be stowed not more than 18 meters 
(59 feet) above the waterline in the OSV's lightest seagoing condition.
    (3) Each liferaft must be arranged to permit it to drop into the 
water from the deck on which it is stowed. A liferaft stowage 
arrangement meets this requirement if it--
    (i) Is outboard of the rail or bulwark;
    (ii) Is on stanchions or on a platform adjacent to the rail or 
bulwark; or
    (iii) Has a gate or other suitable opening to allow the liferaft to 
be pushed directly overboard and--
    (A) Each gate or opening must be large enough to allow the liferaft 
to be pushed overboard; and
    (B) If the liferaft is intended to be available for use on either 
side of the OSV, a gate or opening must be provided on each side.
    (4) Each davit-launched liferaft must be stowed within reach of its 
lifting hook, unless some means of transfer is provided that is not 
rendered inoperable--
    (i) Within the limits of trim and list and list specified in 
paragraph (a)(4)(iii) of this section;
    (ii) By OSV motion; or
    (iii) By power failure.
    (5) Each rigid container for an inflatable liferaft to be launched 
by a launching appliance must be secured in a way that the container or 
parts of it are prevented from falling into the water during and after 
inflation and launching of the contained liferaft.
    (6) Each liferaft must have a painter system providing a connection 
between the OSV and the liferaft.
    (7) Each liferaft or group of liferafts must be arranged for float-
free launching. The arrangement must ensure that the liferaft or 
liferafts when released and inflated, are not dragged under by the 
sinking OSV. A hydrostatic release unit used in a float-free arrangement 
must be approved under approval series 160.162.
    (c) Additional lifefloat stowage requirements. Each lifefloat must 
be capable of float-free launching and be arranged as follows:
    (1) Lifefloats must be secured to the OSV by--
    (i) A hydrostatic release unit approved under approval series 
160.062 or 160.162 and that is appropriate for the size and number of 
the lifefloats attached to them; or
    (ii) Lashings that can be easily slipped.
    (2) A painter must be secured to the lifefloat by--
    (i) The attachment fitting provided by the manufacturer; or
    (ii) A wire or line that encircles the body of the lifefloat and 
will not slip off, and meets the requirements of Sec.  
133.105(a)(4)(iii).
    (3) If lifefloats are arranged in groups with each group secured by 
a single painter,--
    (i) The combined weight of each group must not exceed 185 kilograms 
(407.8 pounds);
    (ii) Each lifefloat must be individually attached to the group's 
single painter by its own painter which must be long enough to allow 
floating without contact with any other lifefloat in the group;
    (iii) The strength of the float-free link and the strength of the 
group's single painter must be appropriate for the combined capacity of 
the group of lifefloats;
    (iv) The group of lifefloats must not be stowed in more than four 
tiers. When stowed in tiers, the separate units must be kept apart by 
spacers; and
    (v) The group of lifefloats must be stowed to prevent shifting with 
easily detached lashings.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25304, May 20, 1996, as amended at 63 FR 52816, Oct. 
1, 1998]



Sec.  133.135  Rescue boats.

    (a) Each OSV must carry at least one rescue boat. Each rescue boat 
must be approved under approval series 160.156 and equipped as specified 
in table 133.175 of this part.
    (b) Offshore supply vessels, as an alternative to the requirement in 
paragraph (a) of this section, may carry a motor-propelled workboat or a 
launch if the workboat or launch must meet

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the embarkation, launching, and recovery arrangement requirements in 
Sec.  133.160(a), (c), (d), (e), and (f).
    (c) A rescue boat is not required for a vessel operating on the 
continental shelf of the United States, if--
    (1) The OCMI determines the vessel is arranged to allow a helpless 
person to be recovered from the water;
    (2) The recovery of the helpless person can be observed from the 
navigating bridge; and
    (3) The vessel does not regularly engage in operations that restrict 
its maneuverability.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25304, May 20, 1996, as amended by USCG-2000-7790, 65 
FR 58463, Sept. 29, 2000; USCG-2011-0618, 76 FR 60754, Sept. 30, 2011]



Sec.  133.140  Stowage of rescue boats.

    (a) Rescue boats must be stowed as follows:
    (1) Each rescue boat must be ready for launching in not more than 5 
minutes.
    (2) Each rescue boat must be in a position suitable for launching 
and recovery.
    (3) Each rescue boat must be stowed in a way that neither the rescue 
boat nor its stowage arrangements will interfere with the operation of 
any survival craft at any other launching station.
    (b) Each rescue boat must be provided a means for recharging the 
rescue boat batteries from the OSV's power supply at a supply voltage 
not exceeding 50 volts.
    (c) Each inflated rescue boat must be kept fully inflated at all 
times.



Sec.  133.145  Marine evacuation system launching arrangements.

    (a) Arrangements. Each marine evacuation system must have the 
following arrangements:
    (1) Each marine evacuation system must be capable of being deployed 
by one person.
    (2) Each marine evacuation system must enable the total number of 
persons for which it is designed, to be transferred from the OSV into 
the inflated liferafts within a period of 10 minutes from the time an 
abandon-ship signal is given.
    (3) Each marine evacuation system must be arranged so that liferafts 
may be securely attached to the platform and released from the platform 
by a person either in the liferaft or on the platform.
    (4) Each marine evacuation system must be capable of being deployed 
from the OSV under unfavorable conditions of trim of up to 10 degrees 
either way and of list of up to 20 degrees either way.
    (5) If the marine evacuation system has an inclined slide, the angle 
of the slide from horizontal must be within a range of 30 to 35 degrees 
when the OSV is upright and in the lightest seagoing condition.
    (6) Each marine evacuation system platform must be capable of being 
restrained by a bowsing line or other positioning system that is 
designed to deploy automatically, and if necessary, be capable of being 
adjusted to the position required for evacuation.
    (b) Stowage. Each marine evacuation system must be stowed as 
follows:
    (1) There must not be any openings between the marine evacuation 
system's embarkation station and the OSV's side at the OSV's waterline 
in the lightest seagoing condition.
    (2) The marine evacuation system's launching positions must be 
arranged, as far as practicable, to be straight down the OSV's side and 
safely clear the propeller and any steeply overhanging positions of the 
hull.
    (3) The marine evacuation system must be protected from any 
projections of the OSV's structure or equipment.
    (4) The marine evacuation system's passage and platform, when 
deployed; its stowage container; and its operational arrangement must 
not interfere with the operation of any other lifesaving appliance at 
any other launching station.
    (5) Where appropriate, the marine evacuation system's stowage area 
must be protected from damage by heavy seas.
    (c) Stowage of associated liferafts. Inflatable liferafts used in 
conjunction with the marine evacuation system must be stowed as follows:

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    (1) Each inflatable liferaft used in conjunction with the marine 
evacuation system must be close to the system container, but capable of 
dropping clear of the deployed chute and boarding platform.
    (2) Each inflatable liferaft used in conjunction with the marine 
evacuation system must be capable of individual release from its stowage 
rack.
    (3) Each inflatable liferaft used in conjunction with the marine 
evacuation system must be stowed in accordance with Sec.  133.130.
    (4) Each inflatable liferaft used in conjunction with the marine 
evacuation system must be provided with preconnected or easily connected 
retrieving lines to the platform.



Sec.  133.150  Survival craft launching and recovery arrangements: General.

    (a) All survival craft required for abandonment by the total number 
of persons on board must be capable of being launched with their full 
complement of persons and equipment within 10 minutes from the time the 
abandon-ship signal is given.
    (b)(1) Each launching appliance must be a davit approved under 46 
CFR part 160, subpart 160.132 for use with the intended craft, with a 
winch approved under 46 CFR part 160, subpart 160.115 for use with the 
intended craft.
    (2) Each launching appliance for a davit-launched liferaft must 
include an automatic disengaging apparatus approved under 46 CFR part 
160, subpart 160.170 and be either--
    (i) A launching appliance described in paragraph (b)(1) of this 
section; or
    (ii) A launching appliance approved on or before November 10, 2011 
under approval series 160.163.
    (c) Unless expressly provided otherwise, each survival craft must be 
provided launching appliances or marine evacuation systems, except--
    (1) Those survival craft that can be boarded from a position on deck 
less than 4.5 meters (14.75 feet) above the waterline in the lightest 
seagoing condition and that have a mass of not more than 185 kilograms 
(407 pounds);
    (2) Those survival craft that can be boarded from a position on deck 
less than 4.5 meters (14.75 feet) above the waterline in the lightest 
seagoing condition and that are stowed for launching directly from the 
stowed position, under unfavorable conditions of trim of 10 degrees and 
list of 20 degrees either way;
    (3) Those survival craft that are carried in excess of the survival 
craft for 200 percent of the total number of persons on board the OSV, 
and that have a mass of not more than 185 kilograms (407 pounds);
    (4) Those survival craft carried in excess of the survival craft for 
200 percent of the total number of persons on board the OSV, and are 
stowed for launching directly from the stowed position under unfavorable 
conditions of trim of 10 degrees and list of 20 degrees either way;
    (5) Those survival craft that are provided for use in conjunction 
with a marine evacuation system, and stowed for launching directly from 
the stowed position under unfavorable conditions of trim of 10 degrees 
and list of 20 degrees either way; or
    (6) Liferafts installed on liftboats.
    (d) Each launching appliance must be arranged so that the fully 
equipped survival craft the launching appliance serves can be safely 
launched against unfavorable conditions of trim of up to 10 degrees 
either way and of list of up to 20 degrees either way,--
    (1) When the survival craft is loaded with its full complement of 
persons; and
    (2) When not more than the required operating crew is on board.
    (e) A launching appliance must not depend on any means other than 
gravity or stored mechanical power, independent of the OSV's power 
supplies, to launch the survival craft the launching appliance serves, 
in the fully loaded and equipped condition, and also in the light 
condition.
    (f) Each launching appliance's structural attachment to the OSV must 
be designed to be at least 4.5 times--
    (1) The load imparted on the attachment by the launching appliance 
and its fully loaded survival craft under the most adverse combination 
of list and trim as required under paragraph (b) of this section; and
    (2) The ultimate strength of the construction material.

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    (g) Each launching appliance must be arranged so that--
    (1) All parts requiring regular maintenance by the OSV's crew are 
readily accessible and easily maintained;
    (2) The launching appliance remains effective under conditions of 
icing;
    (3) The same type of release mechanism is used for each similar 
survival craft carried on board the OSV;
    (4) The preparation and handling of each survival craft at any one 
launching station does not interfere with the prompt preparation and 
handling of any other survival craft at any other station;
    (5) The persons on board the OSV can safely and rapidly board the 
survival craft;
    (6) Each davit-launched liferaft can be boarded by its full 
complement of persons within 3 minutes from the time the instruction to 
board is given: and
    (7) During preparation and launching, the survival craft, its 
launching appliance, and the area of water into which it is to be 
launched is illuminated by lighting supplied from the emergency source 
of electrical power.
    (h) Each launching mechanism must be arranged so it may be actuated 
by one person, both from a position on the OSV's deck, and from a 
position within the survival craft. Each launching and recovery 
arrangement must allow the operator on the deck to observe the survival 
craft at all times during launching.
    (i) Means must be provided outside the machinery space to prevent 
any discharge of water onto survival craft during abandonment.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25304, May 20, 1996, as amended at 63 FR 52816, Oct. 
1, 1998; USCG-2010-0048, 76 FR 62973, Oct. 11, 2011]



Sec.  133.153  Survival craft launching and recovery arrangements using
falls and a winch.

    Survival craft launching and recovery arrangements, in addition to 
meeting the requirements in Sec.  133.150, must meet the following 
requirements:
    (a) Each fall wire must be of rotation-resistant and corrosion-
resistant steel wire rope.
    (b) The breaking strength of each fall wire and each attachment used 
on the fall must be at least six times the load imparted on the fall by 
the fully-loaded survival craft.
    (c) Each fall must be long enough for the survival craft to reach 
the water with the OSV in its lightest seagoing condition, under 
unfavorable conditions of trim and with the OSV listed not less than 20 
degrees either way.
    (d) Each unguarded fall must not pass near any operating position of 
the winch, such as hand cranks, pay-out wheels, and brake levers.
    (e) Each winch drum must be arranged so the fall wire winds onto the 
drum in a level wrap. A multiple drum winch must be arranged so that the 
falls wind off at the same rate when lowering, and onto the drums at the 
same rate when hoisting.
    (f) Each fall, where exposed to damage or fouling, must have guards 
or equivalent protection. Each fall that leads along a deck must be 
covered with a guard that is not more than 300 millimeters (1 foot) 
above the deck.
    (g) The lowering speed for a fully loaded survival craft must be not 
less than that obtained from the following formula:
    (1) S = 0.4 + (0.02 H), where S is the speed of lowering in meters 
per second, and H is the height in meters from the davit head to the 
waterline at the lightest seagoing condition.
    (2) S = 79 + (1.2 H), where S is the speed of lowering in feet per 
minute, and H is the height in feet.
    (h) The lowering speed for a survival craft loaded with all of its 
equipment must be not less than 70 percent of the speed required under 
paragraph (g) of this section.
    (i) The lowering speed for a fully loaded survival craft must be not 
more than 1.3 meters per second (256 feet per minute).
    (j) If a survival craft is recovered by electric power, the 
electrical installation, including the electric power-operated boat 
winch, must meet the requirements in part 129 of this chapter. If a 
survival craft is recovered by any means of power, including a portable 
power source, safety devices must be provided which automatically cut 
off the power before the davit arms or falls reach the stops in order to 
avoid overstressing the falls or davits, unless the

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motor is designed to prevent such overstressing.
    (k) Each launching appliance must be fitted with brakes that meet 
the following requirements:
    (1) The brakes must be capable of stopping the descent of the 
survival craft or rescue boat and holding it securely when loaded with 
its full complement of persons and equipment.
    (2) The brake pads must, where necessary, be protected from water 
and oil.
    (3) Manual brakes must be arranged so that the brake is always 
applied unless the operator, or a mechanism activated by the operator, 
holds the brake control in the off position.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25304, May 20, 1996; 61 FR 40281, Aug. 1, 1996]



Sec.  133.160  Rescue boat embarkation, launching and recovery 
arrangements.

    (a) Each davit for a rescue boat must be approved under approval 
series 160.132 with a winch approved under approval series 160.115. If 
the launching arrangement uses a single fall, the davit may be of a type 
which is turned out manually, and the release mechanism may be an 
automatic disengaging apparatus approved under approval series 160.170 
instead of a lifeboat release mechanism. Each rescue boat must be able 
to be boarded and launched directly from the stowed position with the 
number of persons assigned to crew the rescue boat on board. If the 
rescue boat is also a lifeboat and the other lifeboats are boarded and 
launched from an embarkation deck, the arrangements must be such that 
the rescue boat can also be boarded and launched from the embarkation 
deck.
    (b) Each rescue boat must be capable of being launched with the OSV 
making headway of 5 knots in calm water. A painter may be used to meet 
this requirement.
    (c) Each rescue boat embarkation and launching arrangement must 
permit the rescue boat to be boarded and launched in the shortest 
possible time.
    (d) Rapid recovery of the rescue boat must be possible when loaded 
with its full complement of persons and equipment.
    (e) Each rescue boat launching appliance must be fitted with a 
powered winch motor.
    (f) Each rescue boat launching appliance must be capable of hoisting 
the rescue boat when loaded with its full rescue boat complement of 
persons and equipment at a rate of not less than 0.3 meters per second 
(59 feet per minute).

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25304, May 20, 1996, as amended at 63 FR 52816, Oct. 
1, 1998]



Sec.  133.170  Line-throwing appliance.

    (a) General. Each OSV must have a line-throwing appliance that is 
approved under approval series 160.031 or 160.040.
    (b) Stowage. The line-throwing appliance and its equipment must be 
readily accessible for use.
    (c) Additional equipment. Each OSV must carry the following 
equipment for the line-throwing appliance:
    (1) The equipment on the list provided by the manufacturer with the 
approved appliance.
    (2) An auxiliary line that--
    (i) For an appliance approved under approval series 160.040, is at 
least 450 meters (1,500 feet) long;
    (ii) For an appliance approved under approval series 160.031, is at 
least 150 meters (500 feet) long;
    (iii) Has a breaking strength of at least 40 kiloNewtons (9,000 
pounds-force); and
    (iv) Is, if synthetic, a dark color or certified by the manufacturer 
to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light.



Sec.  133.175  Survival craft and rescue boat equipment.

    (a) All rescue boat equipment must be as follows:
    (1) The equipment must be secured within the boat by lashings, 
storage in lockers or compartments, storage in brackets or similar 
mounting arrangements, or other suitable means.
    (2) The equipment must be secured in such a manner as not to 
interfere with any abandonment procedures or reduce seating capacity.
    (3) The equipment must be as small and of as little mass as 
possible.
    (4) The equipment must be packed in a suitable and compact form.

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    (5) The equipment should be stowed so the items do not--
    (i) Reduce the seating capacity;
    (ii) Adversely affect the seaworthiness of the survival craft or 
rescue boat; or
    (iii) Overload the launching appliance.
    (b) Each rigid liferaft and rescue boat, unless otherwise stated in 
this paragraph, must carry the equipment specified for it in table 
133.175 of this section. Each item in the table has the same description 
as in Sec.  199.175 of this chapter.

    Note: Item numbers in the first column of Table 133.175 are not 
consecutive because not all of the items listed in section 199.175 are 
required on OSVs.

                 Table 133.175--Survival Craft Equipment
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                     Oceans               Coastwise
                             -------------------------------------------
 Item                           Rigid                 Rigid
  No.           Item           liferaft    Rescue    liferaft    Rescue
                               (SOLAS A     boat     (SOLAS B     boat
                                Pack)                 Pack)
------------------------------------------------------------------------
     1  Bailer \1\..........          1          1          1          1
     3  Boathook............  .........          1  .........          1
     4  Bucket \2\..........  .........          1  .........          1
     5  Can opener..........          3
     6  Compass.............  .........          1  .........          1
     8  Drinking cup........          1
     9  Fire extinguisher...  .........          1  .........          1
    10  First-aid kit.......          1          1          1          1
    11  Fishing kit.........          1
    12  Flashlight..........          1          1          1          1
    14  Heaving line........          1          2          1          2
    15  Instruction card....          1  .........          1
    17  Knife \1\ \3\.......          1          1          1          1
    18  Ladder..............  .........          1  .........          1
    19  Mirror, signalling..          1  .........          1
    20  Oars, units \4\.....  .........          1  .........          1
        Paddles.............          2  .........          2
    21  Painter.............          1          1          1          1
    22  Provisions (units             1
         per person)........
    23  Pump \5\............  .........          1  .........          1
    24  Radar reflector.....          1          1          1          1
    26  Repair kit \5\......  .........          1  .........          1
    27  Sea anchor..........          2          1          2          1
    28  Searchlight.........  .........          1  .........          1
    29  Seasickness kit               1  .........          1
         (units per person).
    30  Signal, smoke.......          2  .........          1
    31  Signal, hand flare..          6  .........          6
    32  Signal, parachute             4  .........          4
         flare..............
    34  Sponge \5\..........          2          2          2          2
    35  Survival                      1  .........          1
         instructions.......
    36  Table of lifesaving           1  .........          1
         signals............
    37  Thermal protective          10%        10%        10%        10%
         aids (percent of
         persons) \6\.......
    39  Towline.............  .........          1  .........          1
    40  Water (liters per           1.5  .........          1
         person)............
    41  Whistle.............          1          1          1          1
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes:
\1\ Each liferaft equipped for 13 persons or more must carry two of
  these items.
\2\ Not required for inflated or rigid-inflated rescue boats.
\3\ A hatchet counts towards this requirement in rigid rescue boats.
\4\ Oars are not required on a free-fall lifeboat; a unit of oars means
  the number of oars specified by the boat manufacturer.
\5\ Not required for a rigid rescue boat.
\6\ Sufficient thermal protective aids are required for at least 10% of
  the persons the survival craft is equipped to carry, but not less than
  two.


[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25304, May 20, 1996, as amended by USCG-1999-6216, 64 
FR 53227, Oct. 1, 1999]

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PART 134_ADDED PROVISIONS FOR LIFTBOATS--Table of Contents



Sec.
134.100 Applicability.
134.110 Initial inspection.
134.120 Inspection for certification.
134.130 New construction.
134.140 Structural standards.
134.150 Liftboat-jacking systems.
134.160 Freeboard markings.
134.170 Operating manual.
134.180 Piping for fire-main suction.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307; Department of Homeland Security 
Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 134.100 also issued under sec. 617, Pub. 
L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905.

    Source: CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49352, Sept. 19, 1997, 
unless otherwise noted.



Sec.  134.100  Applicability.

    (a) This part, as well as parts 125 through 133 of this subchapter, 
applies to each liftboat of United States flag to which this subchapter 
applies.
    (b) The design, construction and operating standards for liftboats 
of at least 6,000 GT ITC (500 GRT if GT ITC is not assigned) must be 
specially approved by Commandant (CG-5PS).

[USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48938, Aug. 18, 2014]



Sec.  134.110  Initial inspection.

    Liftboat jacking systems, liftboat legs, liftboat leg pads, and 
arrangements for supply of water to fire mains, as well as the items 
listed by Sec.  126.340 of this subchapter, will normally be inspected 
during the initial inspection to determine whether the liftboat was 
built in compliance with developed plans and meets applicable 
regulations.



Sec.  134.120  Inspection for certification.

    Liftboat jacking systems, liftboat legs, liftboat leg pads, and 
arrangements for supply of water to fire mains, as well as the items 
listed by Sec.  126.430 of this subchapter, will normally be inspected 
during an inspection for certification and periodic inspection to 
determine whether the liftboat is in satisfactory condition and fit for 
the service intended.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49352, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6507, Feb. 9, 2000]



Sec.  134.130  New construction.

    Each applicant for an original Certificate of Inspection and for 
approval of plans must submit, as well as three copies of those required 
by Sec.  127.110 of this subchapter, three copies of the following 
plans:
    (a) Operating Manual for Liftboats.
    (b) Legs, details of supporting structure, and structural 
calculations.



Sec.  134.140  Structural standards.

    (a) Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this section, each 
liftboat must comply with the ABS's ``Rules for Building and Classing 
Mobile Offshore Drilling Units'', assuming a steady wind speed of 100 
knots for liftboats in unrestricted service, and 70 knots for liftboats 
in restricted service under normal operating conditions and 100 knots 
under severe storm conditions, as follows:
    (1) The main hull structure, legs, and supporting structure must 
comply with Section 3/4.3 of the Rules.
    (2) The calculations required by Section 3/4.3 of the Rules must 
assume the vessel to be in the most adverse loading conditions described 
by Sections 3/2.1 and 3/4.1 of the Rules.
    (3) Unless otherwise agreed upon by the Commandant (CG-ENG), the 
calculations on column-buckling required by Section 3/4.3 of the Rules, 
must employ an effective-length factor, ``K'', of not less than 2.0.
    (4) The calculations on single-rack jacking systems required by 
Sections 3/2.1 and 3/4.1 of the Rules must include an extra bending 
moment caused by the most adverse eccentric loading of the legs.
    (b) Standards of classification societies other than the ABS, and 
other established standards acceptable to the Commandant (CG-ENG), may 
be used.
    (c) Upon submittal of the plans required by Sec. Sec.  127.110 and 
133.130 of this subchapter, the standard used in the design must be 
specified.
    (d) If no established standard is used in the design, detailed 
design calculations must be submitted with the plans

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required by Sec. Sec.  127.110 and 133.130 of this subchapter.

[CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49352, Sept. 19, 1997, as amended by 
USCG-2007-29018, 72 FR 53966, Sept. 21, 2007; USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 
49235, Sept. 25, 2009; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 59782, Oct. 1, 2012]



Sec.  134.150  Liftboat-jacking systems.

    (a) For this subchapter, liftboat jacking systems are vital systems 
and must comply with Sections 4/1.13.1 through 4/1.13.3 of the ABS's 
``Rules for Building and Classing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units'' as 
well as meet the applicable requirements of part 128 of this subchapter.
    (b) Each control system for a liftboat jacking system must be 
designed so that loss of power, loss of pressure in the hydraulic 
system, or low hydraulic-fluid level will activate a visible and audible 
alarm at the operating station and will not result in the liftboat's 
uncontrolled descent.



Sec.  134.160  Freeboard markings.

    Freeboard markings required by Sec.  174.260 of this subchapter must 
be both permanently scribed or embossed and painted white or yellow on a 
dark background.



Sec.  134.170  Operating manual.

    (a) Each liftboat must have aboard an operating manual approved by 
the Coast Guard as complying with this section.
    (b) The operating manual must be available to, and written so as to 
be easily understood by, the crew members of the liftboat and must 
include the following:
    (1) A table of contents and general index.
    (2) A general description of the vessel, including--
    (i) Major dimensions;
    (ii) Tonnages; and
    (iii) Load capacities for--
    (A) Various cargoes;
    (B) Crane hook; and
    (C) Helicopter-landing deck.
    (3) Designed limits for each mode of operation, including--
    (i) Draft;
    (ii) Air gap;
    (iii) Wave height;
    (iv) Wave period;
    (v) Wind;
    (vi) Current;
    (vii) Temperatures; and
    (viii) Other environmental factors.
    (4) The heaviest loads allowable on deck.
    (5) Information on the use of any special cross-flooding fittings 
and on the location of valves that may require closure to prevent 
progressive flooding.
    (6) Guidance on preparing the vessel for heavy weather and on what 
to do when heavy weather is forecast, including when critical decisions 
or acts--such as leaving the area and heading for a harbor of safe 
refuge, or evacuating the vessel--should be accomplished.
    (7) Guidance on operating the vessel while changing mode and while 
preparing the vessel to make a move, and information on how to avoid 
structural damage from shifting loads during heavy weather.
    (8) Information on inherent operational limitations for each mode 
and on changing modes, including preloading instructions.
    (9) Guidance on the proper procedures for discovering the flooding 
of a normally buoyant leg or leg pad, precautionary information 
concerning the effects on stability of flooded legs, and what to do upon 
discovering the flooding of a normally buoyant leg or leg pad.
    (10) A description, a diagram, operating guidance for the bilge 
system, and an alternative method of dewatering.
    (11) A general arrangement diagram showing the locations of--
    (i) Watertight and weathertight compartments;
    (ii) Openings in the hull and structure;
    (iii) Vents and closures;
    (iv) Shutdowns for mechanical and electrical emergencies, and for 
emergencies affecting ventilation;
    (v) Alarms for flooding and for too-high and too-low levels;
    (vi) Fire and gas detectors; and
    (vii) Access to different compartments and decks.

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    (12) A list of shutdown locations for emergencies and guidance on 
restarting mechanical and electrical equipment and equipment for 
ventilation after shutdowns.
    (13) A diagram of the hazardous locations (if applicable).
    (14) A diagram of the emergency-power system.
    (15) Stability information setting forth the maximum allowable 
height of the center of gravity in relation to draft data, displacement, 
and other applicable parameters unique to the design of the unit to 
determine compliance with the intact and damage stability criteria, 
under Sec. Sec.  174.250 and 174.255 of this chapter.
    (16) Curves of form as required under Sec.  170.075(a)(3) of this 
chapter.



Sec.  134.180  Piping for fire-main suction.

    (a) Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this section, suction 
lines must comply with Sec.  132.110 of this subchapter.
    (b) Suction lines that extend below the main deck outside the hull 
plating and that supply the fire pump with the liftboat in the elevated 
mode must be metallic, unless they comply with Sec.  56.60-25(c) of this 
chapter for vital fresh-water and salt-water service, except that they 
may be of unlimited length.

                           PART 135 [RESERVED]

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                       SUBCHAPTER M_TOWING VESSELS





PART 136_CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents



                            Subpart A_General

Sec.
136.100 Purpose.
136.105 Applicability.
136.110 Definitions.
136.112 Incorporation by reference.
136.115 Equivalents.
136.120 Special consideration.
136.130 Options for documenting compliance to obtain a Certificate of 
          Inspection.
136.172 Temporary compliance for existing towing vessels.
136.175 Approved equipment.
136.180 Appeals.

                   Subpart B_Certificate of Inspection

136.200 Certificate required.
136.202 Certificate of Inspection phase-in period.
136.205 Description.
136.210 Obtaining or renewing a COI.
136.212 Inspection for certification.
136.215 Period of validity.
136.220 Posting.
136.230 Routes permitted.
136.235 Certificate of Inspection amendment.
136.240 Permit to proceed.
136.245 Permit to carry an excursion party or temporary extension or 
          alteration of route.
136.250 Load lines.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308, 3316, 8104, 8904; 33 
CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation 0170.1.

    Source: 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016, unless otherwise noted.



                            Subpart A_General



Sec.  136.100  Purpose.

    This part sets out the applicability for this subchapter and 
describes the requirements for obtaining and renewing a Certificate of 
Inspection (COI).



Sec.  136.105  Applicability.

    (a) This subchapter is applicable to all U.S.-flag towing vessels as 
defined in Sec.  136.110 engaged in pushing, pulling, or hauling 
alongside, except--
    (1) A vessel less than 26 feet (7.92 meters) in length measured from 
end to end over the deck (excluding the sheer), unless that vessel is 
pushing, pulling, or hauling a barge that is carrying oil or hazardous 
material in bulk;
    (2) A vessel engaged in one or more of the following:
    (i) Assistance towing as defined in Sec.  136.110;
    (ii) Towing recreational vessels for salvage; or
    (iii) Transporting or assisting the navigation of recreational 
vessels within and between marinas and marina facilities, within a 
limited geographic area, as determined by the local Captain of the Port 
(COTP);
    (3) A workboat operating exclusively within a worksite and 
performing intermittent towing within the worksite;
    (4) A seagoing towing vessel of 300 gross tons or more subject to 
the provisions of subchapter I of this chapter;
    (5) A vessel inspected under other subchapters of this chapter that 
may perform occasional towing;
    (6) A public vessel as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101;
    (7) A vessel that has surrendered its COI and is laid up, 
dismantled, or otherwise out of service; and
    (8) A propulsion unit used for the purpose of propelling or 
controlling the direction of a barge where the unit is controlled from 
the barge, is not normally manned, and is not utilized as an independent 
vessel.
    (b) [Reserved]



Sec.  136.110  Definitions.

    As used in this subchapter:
    ABS Rules means the standards developed and published by the 
American Bureau of Shipping regarding the design, construction and 
certification of commercial vessels.
    Accommodation space means any:
    (1) Messroom;
    (2) Lounge;
    (3) Sitting area;
    (4) Recreation room;
    (5) Quarters;
    (6) Toilet space;
    (7) Shower room;
    (8) Galley;
    (9) Berthing space;
    (10) Clothing-changing room; or

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    (11) A similar space open to individuals.
    Anniversary date means the day and the month of each year that 
corresponds to the date of expiration on the COI or Towing Safety 
Management System (TSMS) Certificate.
    Approval series means the first six digits of a number assigned by 
the Coast Guard to approved equipment. Where approval is based on a 
subpart of 46 CFR chapter I, subchapter Q, the approval series 
corresponds to the number of the subpart. A list of approved equipment, 
including all of the approval series, is available at http://
cgmix.uscg.mil/Equipment/EquipmentSearch.aspx.
    Assistance towing means towing a disabled vessel for consideration 
as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101.
    Audit means a systematic, independent, and documented examination to 
determine whether activities and related results comply with a vessel's 
TSMS, or with another applicable Safety Management System (SMS), and 
whether these planned arrangements are implemented suitably to achieve 
stated objectives. This examination includes a thorough review of 
appropriate reports, documents, records, and other objective evidence to 
verify compliance with applicable requirements.
    (1) The audit may include, but is not limited to:
    (i) Examining records;
    (ii) Asking responsible persons how they accomplish their assigned 
duties;
    (iii) Observing persons performing specific tasks within their 
assigned duties;
    (iv) Examining equipment to ensure proper maintenance and operation; 
and
    (v) Checking training records and work environments.
    (2) The audit may be limited to the random selection of a 
representative sampling throughout the system that presents the auditor 
with sufficient, objective evidence of system compliance.
    Authorized classification society means a recognized classification 
society that has been delegated the authority to conduct certain 
functions and certifications on behalf of the Coast Guard.
    Berthing space means a space that is intended to be used for 
sleeping, and is provided with installed bunks and bedding.
    Bollard pull means the maximum static pulling force that a towing 
vessel can exert on another vessel or on an object when its propulsion 
engines are applying thrust at maximum horsepower.
    Change in ownership means any change resulting in a change in the 
day-to-day operational control of a third-party organization (TPO) that 
conducts audits and surveys, or a change that results in a new entity 
holding more than 50 percent of the ownership of the TPO.
    Class Rules means the standards developed and published by a 
classification society regarding the design, construction, and 
certification of commercial vessels.
    Coastwise means a route that is not more than 20 nautical miles 
offshore on:
    (1) Any ocean;
    (2) The Gulf of Mexico;
    (3) The Caribbean Sea;
    (4) The Bering Sea;
    (5) The Gulf of Alaska; or
    (6) Such other similar waters as may be designated by a Coast Guard 
District Commander.
    Cold water means water where the monthly mean low water temperature 
is normally 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit) or less.
    Commandant means the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard or an 
authorized representative of the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.
    Conflict of interest means a conflict between an individual's or an 
organization's private interests and the interests of another party they 
are providing a service to or for, including when acting in a capacity 
which serves the public good.
    Crewmember means crewmember as defined in 46 CFR 16.105.
    Deficiency means a failure to meet the minimum requirements of the 
vessel inspection laws or regulations.
    Disabled vessel means a vessel that needs assistance, whether 
docked, moored, anchored, aground, adrift, or under way, but does not 
mean a barge or any other vessel not regularly operated under its own 
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    Downstreaming means a procedure in which a towing vessel moves 
downstream with the current in order to approach and land squarely on 
another object, such as a fleet, a dock, or another tow.
    Drydock examination means hauling out a vessel or placing a vessel 
in a drydock or slipway for an examination of all accessible parts of 
the vessel's underwater body and of all through-hull fittings and 
appurtenances.
    Electronic position fixing device means a navigation receiver that 
meets the requirements of 33 CFR 164.41.
    Engine room means the enclosed space where any main-propulsion 
engine is located. It comprises all deck levels within that space.
    Essential system means a system that is required to ensure a 
vessel's survivability, maintain safe operation, control the vessel, or 
to ensure safety of onboard personnel, including:
    (1) Systems for:
    (i) Detection or suppression of fire;
    (ii) Emergency dewatering or ballast management;
    (iii) Navigation;
    (iv) Internal and external communication;
    (v) Vessel control, including propulsion, steering, maneuverability 
and their vital auxiliaries;
    (vi) Emergency evacuation and abandonment;
    (vii) Lifesaving; and
    (viii) Control of a tow;
    (2) Any critical system identified in a SMS compliant with the 
International Safety Management (ISM) Code requirements of 33 CFR part 
96; and
    (3) Any other marine engineering system identified in an approved 
TSMS or identified by the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection 
(OCMI) as essential to the vessel's survival, ability to maintain safe 
operation, ability to control the vessel, or to ensure the safety of 
onboard personnel.
    Excepted vessel means a towing vessel that is subject to this 
subchapter but is excepted from certain provisions contained within this 
subchapter. An excepted vessel is:
    (1) Used solely:
    (i) Within a limited geographic area, as defined in this section;
    (ii) For harbor-assist, as defined in this section; or
    (iii) For response to an emergency or a pollution event; or
    (2) Excepted by the cognizant OCMI for purposes of some or all of 
the requirements in Sec. Sec.  142.315 through 142.330, 143.235, 
143.265, and subpart C of part 143 of this subchapter, based on 
consideration of those requirements and on reasons submitted by the 
vessel owner or managing operator as to why the vessel does not need to 
meet these requirements for the safe operation of the vessel.
    Excursion party means a temporary operation not permitted by the 
vessel's COI. It is typically recreational in nature and 1 day or less 
in duration.
    Existing towing vessel means a towing vessel, subject to inspection 
under this subchapter, that is not a new towing vessel, as defined in 
this section.
    External audit means an audit conducted by a party with no direct 
affiliation to the vessel, owner, or managing operator being audited.
    External survey program means a survey program conducted by a party 
with no direct affiliation to the vessel, owner, or managing operator 
being surveyed.
    Fixed fire-extinguishing system means:
    (1) A carbon dioxide system that meets the requirements of 46 CFR 
subpart 76.15 and 46 CFR 78.47-9 and 78.47-11, and that is approved by 
the Commandant;
    (2) A clean agent system that satisfies the requirements in 46 CFR 
subpart 95.16 and in 46 CFR 97.37-9, and is approved by the Commandant; 
or
    (3) A manually operated, water mist system that satisfies NFPA 750 
(incorporated by reference, see Sec.  136.112) and is approved by the 
Commandant.
    Fleeting area means a limited geographic area, as determined by the 
local COTP, where individual barges are moored or assembled to make a 
tow. These barges are not in transport, but are temporarily marshaled 
and waiting for pickup by different towing vessels that will transport 
them to various destinations.
    Galley means a space containing appliances with cooking surfaces 
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may exceed 121 degrees Celsius (250 degrees Fahrenheit) such as ovens, 
griddles, and deep fat fryers.
    Great Lakes means a route on the waters of any of the Great Lakes 
and of the St. Lawrence River as far east as a straight line drawn from 
Cap de Rosiers to West Point, Anticosti Island, and west of a line along 
the 63rd meridian from Anticosti Island to the north shore of the St. 
Lawrence River.
    Gross tons means the gross ton measurement of the vessel under 46 
U.S.C. Chapter 145, Regulatory Measurement. For a vessel measured under 
only 46 U.S.C. Chapter 143, Convention Measurement, the vessel's gross 
tonnage measured under 46 U.S.C. Chapter 143 is used to apply all 
thresholds expressed in terms of gross tons.
    Harbor of safe refuge means a port, inlet, or other body of water 
normally sheltered from heavy seas by land, and in which a vessel can 
navigate and safely moor. The suitability of a location as a harbor of 
safe refuge will be determined by the cognizant OCMI, and varies for 
each vessel, dependent on the vessel's size, maneuverability, and 
mooring gear.
    Harbor-assist means the use of a towing vessel during maneuvers to 
dock, undock, moor, or unmoor a vessel, or to escort a vessel with 
limited maneuverability.
    Horsepower means the horsepower stated on the vessel's COI, which is 
the sum of the manufacturer's listed brake horsepower for all installed 
propulsion engines.
    Inland waters means the navigable waters of the United States 
shoreward of the Boundary Lines as described in 46 CFR part 7, excluding 
the Great Lakes and, for towing vessels, excluding the Western Rivers.
    Internal Audit means an audit that is conducted by a party that has 
a direct affiliation to the vessel, owner, or managing operator being 
audited.
    Internal survey program means a survey program that is conducted by 
a party which has a direct affiliation to the vessel, owner, or managing 
operator being surveyed.
    International voyage means a voyage between a country to which the 
International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended 
(SOLAS) applies and a port outside that country. A country, as used in 
this definition, includes every territory for the international 
relations of which a contracting government to the Convention is 
responsible or for which the United Nations is the administering 
authority. For the United States, the term ``territory'' includes the 
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, all possessions of the United States, and 
all lands held by the United States under a protectorate or mandate. For 
the purposes of this subchapter, vessels are not considered as being on 
an ``international voyage'' when solely navigating the Great Lakes and 
the St. Lawrence River as far east as a straight line drawn from Cap des 
Rosiers to West Point, Anticosti Island and, on the north side of 
Anticosti Island, the 63rd meridian.
    Lakes, bays, and sounds means a route on any of the following 
waters:
    (1) A lake other than the Great Lakes.
    (2) A bay.
    (3) A sound.
    (4) Such other similar waters as may be designated by the cognizant 
Coast Guard District Commander.
    Length means the horizontal distance measured from end to end over 
the deck, excluding the sheer. Fittings and attachments are not included 
in the length measurement.
    Length between perpendiculars or LBP means the horizontal distance 
measured between perpendiculars taken at the forward-most and after-most 
points on the waterline corresponding to the deepest operating draft. 
For a vessel that has underwater projections extending forward of the 
forward-most point or aft of the after-most point on the deepest 
waterline of the vessel, the Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine 
Safety Center, may include the length or a portion of the length of the 
underwater projections in the value used in the LBP for the purposes of 
this subchapter. The length, or a portion of the length, of projections 
that contribute more than 2 percent of the underwater volume of the 
vessel is normally added to the actual LBP.
    Limited coastwise means a route that is not more than 20 nautical 
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    Limited geographic area means a local area of operation as 
determined by the local COTP. This area is usually within a single 
harbor or port.
    Machinery space means any enclosed space that either contains an 
installed internal combustion engine, machinery, or systems that would 
raise the ambient temperature above 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees 
Fahrenheit) in all environments the vessel operates in.
    Major conversion means a conversion of a vessel that:
    (1) Substantially changes the dimensions or carrying capacity of the 
vessel;
    (2) Changes the type of the vessel;
    (3) Substantially prolongs the life of the vessel; or
    (4) Otherwise so changes the vessel that it is essentially a new 
vessel, as determined by the Commandant.
    Major non-conformity means a non-conformity that poses a serious 
threat to personnel, vessel safety, or the environment, and requires 
immediate corrective action.
    Managing operator means an organization or person, such as the 
manager or the bareboat charterer of a vessel, who has assumed the 
responsibility for operation of the vessel from the vessel owner and 
who, on assuming responsibility, has agreed to take over all the duties 
and responsibilities imposed by this subchapter.
    Nationally recognized testing laboratory or NRTL means an 
organization that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration 
(OSHA) has recognized as meeting the requirements in 29 CFR 1910.7. 
These requirements are for the capability, control programs, complete 
independence, and reporting and complaint-handling procedures to test 
and certify specific types of products for workplace safety. This means, 
in part, that an organization must have the necessary capability both as 
a product safety testing laboratory and as a product certification body 
to receive OSHA recognition as an NRTL.
    New towing vessel means a towing vessel, subject to inspection under 
this subchapter, that:
    (1) Had its keel laid or was at a similar stage of construction on 
or after July 20, 2017; or
    (2) Underwent a major conversion that was initiated on or after July 
20, 2017.
    Non-conformity means a situation where objective evidence indicates 
that a specified SMS requirement is not fulfilled.
    Objective evidence means quantitative or qualitative information, 
records, or statements of fact pertaining to safety or to the existence 
and implementation of an SMS element, which is based on observation, 
measurement, or testing that can be verified. This may include, but is 
not limited to, towing gear equipment certificates and maintenance 
documents, training records, repair records, Coast Guard documents and 
certificates, surveys, classification society reports, or TPO records.
    Oceans means a route that is more than 20 nautical miles offshore on 
any of the following waters:
    (1) Any ocean.
    (2) The Gulf of Mexico.
    (3) The Caribbean Sea.
    (4) The Bering Sea.
    (5) The Gulf of Alaska.
    (6) Such other similar waters as may be designated by the cognizant 
Coast Guard District Commander.
    Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection or OCMI means an officer of the 
Coast Guard designated as such by the Coast Guard and who, under the 
direction of the Coast Guard District Commander, is in charge of a 
marine inspection zone, described in 33 CFR part 3, for the performance 
of duties with respect to the inspection, enforcement, and 
administration of vessel safety and navigation laws and regulations. The 
``cognizant OCMI'' is the OCMI who has immediate jurisdiction over a 
vessel for the purpose of performing these duties.
    Officer in charge of a (or the) navigational watch means the same as 
in 46 CFR 10.107.
    Oil or hazardous material in bulk, as used in this subchapter, means 
that the towing vessel tows, pushes, or hauls alongside a tank barge or 
barges certificated to carry cargoes under subchapters D or O of this 
chapter.
    Operating station means a steering station on the vessel, or the 
barge being towed or pushed, from which the vessel is normally 
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    Owner means the owner of a vessel, as identified on the vessel's 
certificate of documentation or state registration.
    Persons in addition to the crew mean any people onboard the vessel, 
including passengers, who are not a crewmember.
    Policy means a specific statement of principles or a guiding 
philosophy that demonstrates a clear commitment by management, or a 
statement of values or intentions that provide a basis for consistent 
decision making.
    Power and lighting circuit means a branch circuit as defined in 
Article 100 of NFPA's National Electrical Code (NEC) (incorporated by 
reference, see Sec.  136.112) that serves any essential system, 
distribution panel, lighting, motor or motor group, or group of 
receptacles. Where multiple loads are served, the circuit is considered 
to be the conductor run that will carry the current common to all the 
loads. ``Power limited circuit'' conductors under Article 725 of the NEC 
and ``instrumentation'' conductors under Article 727 of the NEC are not 
considered to be power and lighting circuits.
    Pressure vessel, fired or unfired, means a closed tank or cylinder 
containing gas, vapor, or liquid, or a combination thereof, under 
pressure greater than atmospheric pressure.
    Procedure means a specification of a series of actions or operations 
that must be executed in the same manner in order to uniformly comply 
with applicable policies.
    Protected waters means sheltered waters presenting no special 
hazards, such as most rivers, harbors, and lakes, and that is not 
determined to be exposed waters or partially protected waters by the 
cognizant OCMI.
    Propulsor means a device (e.g., propeller or water jet) that imparts 
force to a column of water in order to propel a vessel, together with 
any equipment necessary to transmit the power from the propulsion 
machinery to the device (shafting, gearing, etc.).
    Recognized classification society means a classification society 
recognized by the Coast Guard in accordance with part 8 of this chapter.
    Replacement in kind means replacement of equipment or components 
that have the same technical specifications as the original item and 
provide the same service. If the replacement item upgrades the system in 
any way, the change is not a replacement in kind.
    Rescue boat means a boat designed to rescue persons in distress and 
to marshal survival craft.
    Rivers means a route on any river, canal, or other similar body of 
water designated by the cognizant OCMI.
    Safety Management System or SMS means a structured and documented 
system that enables personnel involved in vessel operations or 
management, as identified in the SMS, to effectively implement the 
safety and environmental protection requirements of this subchapter, and 
is routinely exercised and audited.
    Skiff means a small auxiliary boat carried on board a towing vessel.
    Survey means an examination of the vessel, including its systems and 
equipment, to verify compliance with applicable regulations, statutes, 
conventions, and treaties.
    Terminal gear means the additional equipment or appurtenances at 
either end of the hawser or tow cable that connects the towing vessel 
and its tow together. Terminal gear may include such items as winches, 
thimbles, chafing gear, shackles, pendants, or bridles.
    Third-party organization or TPO means an organization approved by 
the Coast Guard to conduct independent verifications to assess whether 
towing vessels or their TSMSs comply with applicable requirements 
contained in this subchapter.
    Tow means the barge(s), vessel(s), or object(s) being pulled, 
pushed, or hauled alongside a towing vessel.
    Towing vessel means a commercial vessel engaged in or intending to 
engage in the service of pulling, pushing, or hauling alongside, or any 
combination of pulling, pushing, or hauling alongside.
    Towing Safety Management System or TSMS means an SMS for a towing 
vessel as described in part 138 of this subchapter.
    Towing vessel record or TVR means a book, notebook, or electronic 
record used to document events as required by this subchapter.
    Unsafe condition means a major non-conformity observed on board a 
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or an incident that would cause the owner or managing operator to 
request a permit to proceed from the Coast Guard.
    Unsafe practice means a habitual or customary action or method, or a 
single action, that creates a significant risk of harm to life, 
property, or the marine environment, or that contravenes a recognized 
standard of care contained in law; regulation; applicable international 
convention; or international, national, or industry consensus standard.
    Warm water means water where the monthly mean low water temperature 
is normally more than 15 degrees Celsius (59 degrees Fahrenheit).
    Western Rivers means the Mississippi River, its tributaries, South 
Pass, and Southwest Pass, to the navigational demarcation lines dividing 
the high seas from harbors, rivers, and other inland waters of the 
United States, and the Port Allen-Morgan City Alternate Route, and that 
part of the Atchafalaya River above its junction with the Port Allen-
Morgan City Alternate Route including the Old River and the Red River, 
and those waters specified in 33 CFR 89.25 and 89.27, and such other, 
similar waters as are designated by the COTP.
    Workboat means a vessel that pushes, pulls, or hauls alongside 
within a worksite.
    Worksite means an area specified by the cognizant OCMI within which 
workboats are operated over short distances for moving equipment in 
support of dredging, construction, maintenance, or repair work. A 
worksite may include shipyards, owner's yards, or lay-down areas used by 
marine construction projects. This definition does not include the 
movement of barges carrying oil or hazardous material in bulk.
    Work space means any area on the vessel where the crew may be 
present while on duty and performing their assigned tasks.



Sec.  136.112  Incorporation by reference.

    (a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this 
subchapter with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register 
under 5 U.S.C 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition other 
than that specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish a 
document in the Federal Register and the material must be available to 
the public. All approved material is available for inspection at the 
U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG), 
2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Stop 7509, Washington, DC 20593-
7509, and is available from the sources listed below. It is also 
available for inspection at the National Archives and Records 
Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this 
material at NARA, call 202-741-6030 or go to: http://www.archives.gov/
federal_register/code_of_federal_regulations/ibr_locations.html.
    (b) American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC), 613 Third Street, Suite 
10, Annapolis, MD 21403, 410-990-4460, http://www.abycinc.org/.
    (1) E-11 (2003)--AC and DC Electrical Systems on Boats, dated July 
2003, IBR approved for Sec.  143.520(a) of this subchapter.
    (2) H-2 (2000)--Ventilation of Boats Using Gasoline, dated July 
2000, IBR approved for Sec.  143.520(a) of this subchapter.
    (3) H-22 (2005)--Electric Bilge Pump Systems, dated July 2005, IBR 
approved for Sec.  143.520(a) of this subchapter.
    (4) H-24 (2007)--Gasoline Fuel Systems, dated July 2007, IBR 
approved for Sec.  143.520(a) of this subchapter.
    (5) H-25 (2003)--Portable Gasoline Fuel Systems, reaffirmed July 
2003, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  143.265(b) and 143.520(a) of this 
subchapter.
    (6) H-32 (2004)--Ventilation of Boats Using Diesel Fuel, dated July 
2004, IBR approved for Sec.  143.520(a) of this subchapter.
    (7) H-33 (2005)--Diesel Fuel Systems, dated July 2005, IBR approved 
for Sec. Sec.  143.265(e) and 143.520(a) of this subchapter.
    (8) P-1 (2002)--Installation of Exhaust Systems for Propulsion and 
Auxiliary Engines, dated July 2002, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  
143.520(a) and 144.415 of this subchapter.
    (9) P-4 (2004)--Marine Inboard Engines and Transmissions, dated July 
2004, IBR approved for Sec.  143.520(a) of this subchapter.

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    (c) American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), ABS Plaza, 16855 Northchase 
Drive, Houston, TX 77060, 281-877-5800, http://www.eagle.org.
    (1) Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on 
Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways, 2007, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  
143.515(a), 143.540(b), 143.550(a), 143.580(b), and 144.205(a) of this 
subchapter.
    (2) Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters 
(295 Feet) in Length, 2006, including Supplement to Part 1 (dated 
January 1, 2008) and Corrigenda Notices 1 to 13 (in effect as of July 1, 
2010), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  143.515(a), 143.540(a), 143.545(b), 
143.550(a), 143.555(b), 143.580(a), 143.600, and 144.205(a) of this 
subchapter.
    (d) American Society for Quality (ASQ), Quality Press, P.O. Box 
3005, Milwaukee, WI 53201-3005, 800-248-1946, http://asq.org/.
    (1) ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2000, Quality management systems--
Requirements, approved December 13, 2000, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  
138.310(d), 139.120(d) and 139.130(b) of this subchapter.
    (2) [Reserved]
    (e) FM Approvals, P.O. Box 9102, Norwood, MA 02062, 781-440-8000, 
http://www.fmglobal.com/.
    (1) Approval Standard for Storage Cabinets (Flammable and 
Combustible liquids), Class Number 6050 (Standard 6050), dated December 
1996, IBR approved for Sec.  142.225(c) of this subchapter.
    (2) [Reserved]
    (f) International Maritime Organization (IMO), Publications Section, 
4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom, +44 (0)20 7735 
7611, http://www.imo.org/.
    (1) Resolution A.520(13)--Code of Practice for the Evaluation, 
Testing and Acceptance of Prototype Novel Life-saving Appliances and 
Arrangements, adopted November 17, 1983, IBR approved for Sec.  
141.225(c) of this subchapter.
    (2) Resolution A.658(16)--Use and Fitting of Retro-Reflective 
Materials on Life-saving Appliances, adopted October 19, 1989, IBR 
approved for Sec.  141.340(f) of this subchapter.
    (3) Resolution A.688(17)--Fire Test Procedures For Ignitability of 
Bedding Components, adopted November 6, 1991, IBR approved for Sec.  
144.430(b) of this subchapter.
    (4) Resolution A.760(18)--Symbols Related to Life-Saving Appliances 
and Arrangements, adopted November 4, 1993, IBR approved for Sec.  
141.340(h) of this subchapter.
    (5) International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as 
amended (SOLAS), Consolidated Edition (including Erratum), 2009, IBR 
approved for Sec. Sec.  136.115(b), 141.105(b) and (c), and 142.205(a) 
of this subchapter.
    (g) International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Case 
Postal 56, CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland, +41 22 749 01 11, http://
www.iso.org/.
    (1) ISO 9001:2008(E)--International Standard: Quality management 
systems--Requirements, Fourth edition, dated November 15, 2008 
(corrected version dated July 15, 2009), IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  
138.310(d) and 139.130(b) of this subchapter.
    (2) ISO 14726:2008(E)--International Standard: Ships and marine 
technology-Identification colours for the content of piping systems, 
First edition, dated May 1, 2008, IBR approved for Sec.  143.250(e) of 
this subchapter.
    (h) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 1 Batterymarch 
Park, Quincy, MA 02169, 800-344-3555, http://www.nfpa.org/.
    (1) NFPA 10--Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers, 2010 Edition, 
effective December 5, 2009, IBR approved for Sec.  142.240(a) of this 
subchapter.
    (2) NFPA 70--National Electrical Code (NEC), 2002 Edition, effective 
August 2, 2001, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  136.110, 143.555(b), and 
143.565(b) of this subchapter.
    (3) NFPA 302--Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial 
Motor Craft, 1998 Edition, IBR approved for Sec. Sec.  143.265(e) and 
144.415 of this subchapter.
    (4) NFPA 306--Standard for the Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels, 
2014 Edition, effective June 17, 2013, IBR approved for Sec.  140.665(a) 
of this subchapter.
    (5) NFPA 750--Standard on Water Mist Fire Protection Systems, 2006 
Edition, effective February 16, 2006, IBR approved for Sec.  136.110.
    (6) NFPA 1971--Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire-

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Fighting and Proximity Fire-Fighting, 2007 Edition, effective August 17, 
2006, IBR approved for Sec.  142.226(a) of this subchapter.
    (i) Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), 400 Commonwealth Drive, 
Warrendale, PA 15096, 724-776-4841, http://www.sae.org/.
    (1) ANSI/SAE Z 26.1-1996, American National Standard for Safety 
Glazing Materials for Glazing Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Equipment 
Operating on Land Highways--Safety Standard, approved August 11, 1997, 
IBR approved for Sec.  144.905(e) of this subchapter.
    (2) SAE J1475 Revised JUN96--Hydraulic Hose Fitting for Marine 
Applications, revised June 1996, IBR approved for Sec.  143.265(d) of 
this subchapter.
    (3) SAE J1942 Revised APR2007--Hose and Hose Assemblies for Marine 
Applications, revised April 2007, IBR approved for Sec.  143.265(d) of 
this subchapter.
    (j) UL (formerly Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.), 12 Laboratory 
Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, 919-549-1400, http://
www.ul.com/.
    (1) UL 217--Standard for Safety for Single and Multiple Station 
Smoke Alarms, Sixth Edition, dated August 25, 2006 (including revisions 
through November 20, 2012), IBR approved for Sec.  142.330(b) of this 
subchapter.
    (2) UL 1104--Standards for Safety for Marine Navigation Lights, 
Second Edition, dated October 29, 1998, IBR approved for Sec.  
143.415(a) of this subchapter.
    (3) UL 1275--Standard for Safety for Flammable Liquid Storage 
Cabinets, Third Edition, dated June 30, 2005 (including revisions 
through February 26, 2010), IBR approved for Sec.  142.225(c) of this 
subchapter.

[81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016, as amended by USCG-2017-1060, 83 FR 8180, 
Feb. 26, 2018]



Sec.  136.115  Equivalents.

    (a) The Coast Guard may approve any arrangement, fitting, appliance, 
apparatus, equipment, calculation, information, or test that provides a 
level of safety equivalent to that established by any specific provision 
of this subchapter. Submit requests for approval to the Coast Guard via 
the cognizant OCMI. The Marine Safety Center may require engineering 
evaluations and tests to verify the equivalence.
    (b) The Coast Guard may accept compliance with the provisions of 
SOLAS applicable to the vessel's size and route (incorporated by 
reference, see Sec.  136.112), as an equivalent to specific requirements 
of this subchapter. Submit requests for a determination of equivalency 
for a particular vessel to the Coast Guard via the cognizant OCMI.
    (c) Alternative compliance arrangement provisions related to SMSs 
are contained in Sec.  138.225 of this subchapter.
    (d) Alternate compliance arrangements must be documented within the 
TSMS applicable to the vessel.



Sec.  136.120  Special consideration.

    Based on a review of relevant information and on the TSMS applicable 
to the vessel, the cognizant OCMI who issues the COI may give special 
consideration to authorizing departures from specific requirements, when 
unusual circumstances or arrangements warrant such departures and when 
an equivalent level of safety is provided.



Sec.  136.130  Options for documenting compliance to obtain a Certificate
of Inspection.

    (a) There are two options for documenting compliance with the 
requirements in this subchapter to obtain a COI:
    (1) The Coast Guard option, in which all inspections of the towing 
vessel are conducted by the Coast Guard, as discussed in Sec.  136.210 
and parts 137 and 140 through 144 of this subchapter; or
    (2) The TSMS option, as discussed in Sec.  136.210, and in parts 137 
through 144 of this subchapter.
    (b) Regardless of the option chosen, the Coast Guard is responsible 
for issuing a towing vessel COI, and may board a vessel at any time to 
verify compliance and take appropriate action.
    (c) An owner or managing operator choosing the Coast Guard option 
may use a management system, vessel operations manual, towing vessel 
record (TVR), or logbook to meet this subchapter's recordkeeping 
requirements.

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    (d) When submitting an application for inspection, the owner or 
managing operator must specify on the application which option he or she 
chooses for each particular towing vessel. Owners or managing operators 
may choose different options for the individual vessels within their 
fleets.
    (e) Requests to change options during the period of validity of an 
existing COI must be accompanied by an application to the OCMI for a new 
COI. If the requirements for the new option are met, the OCMI will issue 
the vessel a new COI.



Sec.  136.172  Temporary compliance for existing towing vessels.

    An existing towing vessel subject to this subchapter will remain 
subject to Coast Guard regulations applicable to the vessel on July 19, 
2016 until either July 20, 2018 or the date the vessel obtains a COI, 
whichever date is earlier.



Sec.  136.175  Approved equipment.

    Where equipment in this subchapter is required to be of an approved 
type, such equipment requires the specific approval of the Coast Guard. 
A list of approved equipment and materials may be found online at http:/
/cgmix.uscg.mil/Equipment/EquipmentSearch.aspx. Any OCMI may be 
contacted for information concerning approved equipment and materials.



Sec.  136.180  Appeals.

    Any person directly affected by a decision or action taken under 
this subchapter, by or on behalf of the Coast Guard, may appeal in 
accordance with 46 CFR 1.03.



                   Subpart B_Certificate of Inspection



Sec.  136.200  Certificate required.

    (a) A towing vessel may not be operated without having onboard a 
valid COI issued by the Coast Guard as required by Sec.  136.202.
    (b) Each towing vessel certificated under the provisions of this 
subchapter must be in full compliance with the terms of the COI.
    (c) If necessary to prevent the delay of the vessel, the Coast Guard 
may issue a temporary COI to a towing vessel, pending the issuance and 
delivery of the permanent COI. The temporary COI must be carried in the 
same manner as the regular COI and is equivalent to the permanent COI 
that it represents.
    (d) A towing vessel on a foreign voyage between a port in the United 
States and a port in a foreign country whose COI expires during the 
voyage may lawfully complete the voyage without a valid COI, provided 
the voyage is completed within 30 days of expiration, and provided that 
the COI did not expire within 15 days of sailing on the foreign voyage 
from a U.S. port.



Sec.  136.202  Certificate of Inspection phase-in period.

    (a) All owners or managing operators of more than one existing 
towing vessel required to have a COI by this subchapter must ensure that 
each existing towing vessel under their ownership or control is issued a 
valid COI according to the following schedule:
    (1) By July 22, 2019, at least 25 percent of the towing vessels must 
have valid COIs on board;
    (2) By July 20, 2020, at least 50 percent of the towing vessels must 
have valid COIs on board;
    (3) By July 19, 2021, at least 75 percent of the towing vessels must 
have valid COIs on board; and
    (4) By July 19, 2022, 100 percent of the towing vessels must have 
valid COIs on board.
    (b) All owners or managing operators of only one existing towing 
vessel required to have a COI by this subchapter must ensure the vessel 
has an onboard, valid COI by July 20, 2020.
    (c) A new towing vessel must obtain a COI before it enters into 
service.



Sec.  136.205  Description.

    A towing vessel's COI describes the vessel, routes that it may 
travel, minimum manning requirements and total persons allowed onboard, 
safety equipment and appliances required to be onboard, horsepower, and 
other information pertinent to the vessel's operations as determined by 
the OCMI.



Sec.  136.210  Obtaining or renewing a COI.

    Owners and managing operators must submit Form CG-3752, 
``Application for

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Inspection of U.S. Vessel,'' to the cognizant OCMI where the inspection 
will take place. The owner or managing operator must submit the 
application at least 30 days before the vessel will undergo the initial 
inspection for certification. The owner or managing operator must 
schedule an inspection for this initial certification with the cognizant 
OCMI at least 3 months before the vessel is to undergo the inspection 
for certification.
    (a) In addition to Form CG-3752, the owner or managing operator must 
submit:
    (1) For initial certification:
    (i) Vessel particular information; and
    (ii) Number of persons in addition to the crew, if requested; or
    (2) For a renewal of certification:
    (i) Any changes to the information in paragraph (a)(1) of this 
section; and
    (ii) A description of any modifications to the vessel.
    (b) In addition to Form CG-3752 and the requirements of paragraph 
(a) of this section, the owner or managing operator of vessels utilizing 
the TSMS option must submit:
    (1) Objective evidence that the owner or managing operator and the 
vessel are in compliance with the TSMS requirements in part 138 of this 
subchapter; and
    (2) Objective evidence that the vessel's structure, stability, and 
essential systems comply with the applicable requirements of this 
subchapter for the intended route and service. This objective evidence 
may be in the form of a survey report issued by a TPO or another form 
acceptable to the Coast Guard.



Sec.  136.212  Inspection for certification.

    (a) Frequency of inspections. After a towing vessel receives its 
initial COI, the OCMI will inspect a towing vessel subject to this 
subchapter located in his or her jurisdiction at least once every 5 
years. The OCMI must ensure that every towing vessel is of a structure 
suitable for its intended route. If the OCMI deems it necessary, he or 
she may direct the vessel to get underway, and may adopt any other 
suitable means to test the towing vessel and its equipment.
    (b) Nature of inspection. The inspection will ensure that the vessel 
is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is 
intended, and that it complies with the applicable statutes and 
regulations for such vessels. The inspection will include inspections of 
the structure, pressure vessels and their appurtenances, piping, main 
and auxiliary machinery, electrical installations, lifesaving 
appliances, fire detecting and extinguishing equipment, pilot boarding 
equipment, and other equipment. The inspection will also determine that 
the vessel is in possession of any valid certificates or licenses issued 
by the Federal Communications Commission, if required. The inspection 
will also include an examination of the vessel's lights, means of making 
sound signals and distress signals, and pollution prevention systems and 
procedures.
    (c) Time of issuance of COI. The OCMI will issue a vessel a new COI 
after the vessel successfully completes the inspection for 
certification.



Sec.  136.215  Period of validity.

    (a) A COI for a towing vessel is valid for 5 years from the date of 
issue.
    (b) For a towing vessel utilizing the TSMS option, the COI is 
invalid upon the expiration or revocation of the owner or managing 
operator TSMS certificate or the ISM Code Certificate.
    (c) A COI may be suspended and withdrawn or revoked by the cognizant 
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection at any time for noncompliance with 
the requirements of this subchapter.



Sec.  136.220  Posting.

    (a) The original COI must be framed under glass or other transparent 
material and posted in a conspicuous place onboard the towing vessel.
    (b) If posting is impracticable, the COI must be kept on board in a 
weathertight container and must be readily available.



Sec.  136.230  Routes permitted.

    (a) The area of operation for each towing vessel and any necessary 
operational limits are determined by the cognizant OCMI and recorded on 
the vessel's COI. Each area of operation, referred to as a route, is 
described on

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the COI under the major headings ``Oceans,'' ``Coastwise,'' ``Limited 
Coastwise,'' ``Great Lakes,'' ``Lakes, Bays, and Sounds,'' or 
``Rivers,'' as applicable. Additional limitations imposed or extensions 
granted are described by reference to bodies of waters, geographical 
points, distances from geographical points, distances from land, depths 
of channel, seasonal limitations, and similar factors.
    (b) Operation of a towing vessel on a route of lesser severity than 
those specifically described or designated on the COI is permitted, 
unless the route is expressly prohibited on the COI. The general order 
of decreasing severity of routes is: Oceans; coastwise; limited 
coastwise; Great Lakes; lakes, bays, and sounds; and rivers. The 
cognizant OCMI may prohibit a vessel from operating on a route of lesser 
severity than the primary route on which a vessel is authorized to 
operate, if local conditions necessitate such a restriction.
    (c) When designating a permitted route or imposing any operational 
limits on a towing vessel, the cognizant OCMI may consider:
    (1) The route-specific requirements of this subchapter;
    (2) The performance capabilities of the vessel based on design, 
scantlings, stability, subdivision, propulsion, speed, operating modes, 
maneuverability, and other characteristics;
    (3) The suitability of the vessel for nighttime operations and use 
in all weather conditions;
    (4) Vessel operations in globally remote areas or severe 
environments not covered by this subchapter. Such areas may include, but 
are not limited to, polar regions, remote islands, areas of extreme 
weather, or other remote areas where timely emergency assistance cannot 
be anticipated; and
    (5) The TSMS applicable to the vessel, if the vessel has one.



Sec.  136.235  Certificate of Inspection amendment.

    (a) An amended COI may be issued at any time by the cognizant OCMI. 
The amended COI replaces the original, but the expiration date remains 
the same as that of the original. An amended COI may be issued to 
authorize and record a change in the dimensions, gross tonnage, owner, 
managing operator, manning, persons permitted, route permitted, 
conditions of operations, or equipment of a towing vessel, from that 
specified in the current COI.
    (b) The owner or managing operator of the towing vessel must make a 
request for an amended COI to the cognizant OCMI any time there is a 
change in the character of the vessel or in its route, equipment, 
ownership, operation, or similar factors specified in its current COI. 
The OCMI may need to conduct an inspection before issuing an amended 
COI.
    (c) For those vessels selecting the TSMS option, the owner or 
managing operator of the towing vessel must provide to the OCMI 
objective evidence of compliance with the requirements in this 
subchapter prior to the issuance of an amended COI. The evidence must:
    (1) Be from a TPO and prepared in accordance with parts 138 and 139 
of this subchapter; and
    (2) Consider the change in the character of a vessel or in its 
route, equipment, ownership, operation, or similar factors specified in 
the vessel's current COI.



Sec.  136.240  Permit to proceed.

    Permission to proceed to another port for repairs (Form CG-948) may 
be required for a towing vessel that is no longer in compliance with its 
COI. This permission may be necessary in certain situations, including 
damage to the vessel, failure of an essential system, or failure to 
comply with a regulation, including failure to comply with the TSMS 
requirements, if appropriate.
    (a) What a vessel with a TSMS must do before proceeding to another 
port for repairs. A vessel with a TSMS may proceed to another port for 
repair, if:
    (1) In the judgment of the owner, managing operator, or master, the 
trip can be completed safely;
    (2) The TSMS addresses the condition of the vessel that has resulted 
in non-compliance and the necessary conditions under which the vessel 
may safely proceed to another port for repair;
    (3) The vessel proceeds as provided in the TSMS and does not tow 
while proceeding, unless the owner or managing

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operator determines that it is safe to do so; and
    (4) The owner or managing operator notifies the cognizant OCMI in 
whose zone the non-compliance occurred or is discovered, before the 
vessel proceeds. The owner or operator must also notify the cognizant 
OCMI in any other OCMI zones through which the vessel will transit.
    (b) What another vessel must do before proceeding to another port 
for repairs. If a vessel does not have a TSMS, or a vessel has one but 
it does not address the condition of the vessel that has resulted in 
non-compliance or the necessary conditions under which the vessel may 
safely proceed to another port for repair, the owner, managing operator, 
or master must request permission to proceed from the cognizant OCMI in 
whose zone the non-compliance occurs or is discovered. This permission 
operates as follows:
    (1) The request for permission to proceed may be made 
electronically, in writing, or orally. The cognizant OCMI may require a 
written description, a damage survey, or other documentation to assist 
in determining the nature and seriousness of the non-compliance.
    (2) The vessel will not engage in towing, unless the cognizant OCMI 
determines it is safe to do so.
    (3) The Coast Guard may issue the permit either on Form CG-948, 
``Permit to Proceed to Another Port for Repairs,'' or in letter form, 
and will state the conditions under which the vessel may proceed to 
another port for repair.
    (c) Inspection or examination. The cognizant OCMI may require an 
inspection of the vessel by a Coast Guard Marine Inspector or an 
examination by a surveyor from a TPO prior to the vessel proceeding.



Sec.  136.245  Permit to carry an excursion party or temporary extension
or alteration of route.

    (a) A towing vessel must obtain approval to engage in an excursion 
prior to carrying a greater number of persons than permitted by the COI, 
or to temporarily extend or alter its area of operation.
    (b) For a vessel utilizing the TSMS option, the vessel may engage in 
an excursion, if:
    (1) In the opinion of the owner, managing operator, or master the 
operation can be undertaken safely;
    (2) The TSMS addresses the temporary excursion operation 
contemplated; the necessary conditions under which the vessel may safely 
conduct the operation, including the number of persons the vessel may 
carry; the crew required; and any additional lifesaving or safety 
equipment required;
    (3) The vessel proceeds as provided in the TSMS; and
    (4) The owner, managing operator, or master notifies the cognizant 
OCMI at least 48 hours prior to the temporary excursion operation. The 
cognizant OCMI may require submission of pertinent provisions of the 
TSMS applicable to the vessel for review and onboard verification of 
compliance. If the cognizant OCMI has reasonable cause to believe that 
the TSMS applicable to the vessel is insufficient for the intended 
excursion, additional information may be requested and/or additional 
requirements may be imposed.
    (c) If the towing vessel is not under a TSMS, or the TSMS applicable 
to the vessel does not address the temporary excursion operation:
    (1) The owner or managing operator must submit an application to the 
cognizant OCMI. The application must state the intended route, number of 
passengers or guests, and any other conditions applicable to the 
excursion that exceed those specified in its COI.
    (2) The cognizant OCMI may issue the permit either on Form CG-949, 
``Permit To Carry Excursion Party,'' or in letter form. The cognizant 
OCMI will indicate on the permit the conditions under which it is 
issued, the number of persons the vessel may carry, the crew required, 
any additional lifesaving or safety equipment required, the route for 
which the permit is granted, and the dates on which the permit is valid. 
The application may be made electronically, in writing, or orally.
    (3) The vessel may not engage in towing during the excursion, unless 
the

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cognizant OCMI determines it is safe to do so.
    (d) The cognizant OCMI may require an inspection of the vessel by a 
Coast Guard Marine Inspector or an examination by a surveyor from a TPO 
prior to the vessel proceeding.



Sec.  136.250  Load lines.

    Vessels described in Table 136.250 of this section that operate on 
the Great Lakes or outside the Boundary Lines, as set forth in 46 CFR 
part 7, are subject to load line requirements in subchapter E of this 
chapter in the following circumstances:

                              Table 136.250
------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                    Is subject to load line requirements
          A vessel that--            in subchapter E of this chapter if
                                                   it is--
------------------------------------------------------------------------
(a) Is on an international voyage-- (1) Seventy nine (79) feet (24
 .                                   meters) or more in length and built
                                     on or after July 21, 1968; or
                                    (2) One hundred and fifty (150)
                                     gross tons or more if built before
                                     July 21, 1968.
(b) Is on a domestic voyage--.....  (1) Seventy nine (79) feet (24
                                     meters) or more in length and built
                                     on or after January 1, 1986; or
                                    (2) One hundred and fifty (150)
                                     gross tons or more if built before
                                     January 1, 1986.
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PART 137_VESSEL COMPLIANCE--Table of Contents



                            Subpart A_General

Sec.
137.100 Purpose.
137.120 Responsibility for compliance.
137.130 Program for vessel compliance for the Towing Safety Management 
          System (TSMS) option.
137.135 Reports and documentation required for the TSMS option.

           Subpart B_Inspections and Surveys for Certification

137.200 Documenting compliance for the Coast Guard inspection option.
137.202 Documenting compliance for the TSMS option.
137.205 External survey program.
137.210 Internal survey program.
137.212 Coast Guard oversight of vessel survey program for vessels under 
          the TSMS option.
137.215 General conduct of survey.
137.220 Scope.

            Subpart C_Drydock and Internal Structural Surveys

137.300 Intervals for drydock and internal structural examinations.
137.302 Documenting compliance for the Coast Guard inspection option.
137.305 Documenting compliance for the TSMS option.
137.310 External survey program.
137.315 Internal survey program.
137.317 Coast Guard oversight of drydock and internal structural 
          examination program for vessels under the TSMS option.
137.320 Vessels holding a valid load line certificate.
137.322 Classed vessels.
137.325 General conduct of examination.
137.330 Scope of the drydock examination.
137.335 Underwater survey in lieu of drydocking.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308, 3316, 8104, 8904; 33 
CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation 0170.1.

    Source: 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016, unless otherwise noted.



                            Subpart A_General



Sec.  137.100  Purpose.

    This part describes the procedures owners or managing operators of 
towing vessels must use to demonstrate compliance with the requirements 
of this subchapter.



Sec.  137.120  Responsibility for compliance.

    (a) The owner and managing operator must ensure that the towing 
vessel is in compliance with this subchapter and other applicable laws 
and regulations at all times.
    (b) Non-conformities and deficiencies must be corrected in a timely 
manner.



Sec.  137.130  Program for vessel compliance for the Towing Safety
Management System (TSMS) option.

    The owner or managing operator of a towing vessel choosing to use 
the TSMS option must implement an external or internal survey program 
for vessel compliance. The program for vessel compliance can be either:
    (a) An external survey program, in which the owner or managing 
operator

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would have a third-party organization (TPO) conduct either the surveys 
required by Sec.  137.205, the examinations required by Sec.  137.310, 
or both; or
    (b) An internal survey program, in which the owner or managing 
operator would conduct either the surveys required by Sec.  137.210, the 
examinations required by Sec.  137.315, or both, using internal 
resources or contracted surveyors. The internal survey program would be 
conducted with the oversight of a TPO.
    (c) Each program of either type must include:
    (1) Owner or managing operator policy regarding the surveying and 
examination of towing vessels;
    (2) Procedures for conducting towing vessel surveys and 
examinations, as described in this part;
    (3) Procedures for reporting and correcting non-conformities and 
deficiencies;
    (4) Identification of the individual or individuals responsible for 
the management of the program, and their qualifications; and
    (5) Documentation of compliance activities.



Sec.  137.135  Reports and documentation required for the TSMS option.

    (a) The TSMS option requires a report detailing each internal survey 
of a towing vessel. Each report must include:
    (1) Vessel name;
    (2) Other vessel identifier, such as an official number or State 
number;
    (3) Name and business address of owner or managing operator;
    (4) Date and location of the survey;
    (5) Date the report of the survey was issued, if different than the 
date the survey was concluded;
    (6) Name of the surveyors;
    (7) Name and business address of the TPO the surveyors represent, if 
applicable;
    (8) Signatures of surveyors;
    (9) A descriptive list of the items examined or witnessed during 
each survey;
    (10) A descriptive list of all non-conformities identified during 
each survey, including those that were corrected during the course of 
the survey;
    (11) A descriptive list of:
    (i) All non-conformities remaining at the end of each survey;
    (ii) The required corrective actions;
    (iii) The latest date of required corrective action; and
    (iv) A description of the means by which the corrective actions were 
verified;
    (12) A descriptive list of items that need to be repaired or 
replaced before the vessel continues service; and
    (13) A statement that the vessel complies with the applicable 
requirements of this subchapter and is fit for its route and service, 
subject to the correction of non-conformities.
    (b) The owner or managing operator must provide objective evidence 
of compliance with this part in accordance with the TSMS applicable to 
the vessel.



           Subpart B_Inspections and Surveys for Certification



Sec.  137.200  Documenting compliance for the Coast Guard inspection option.

    A towing vessel subject to this subchapter and choosing the Coast 
Guard inspection option, or required to have the Coast Guard inspection 
option, must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or 
after the COI anniversary date.
    (a) Owners and managing operators must contact the cognizant Officer 
in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) to schedule an inspection at a time 
and place the OCMI approves. No written application is required.
    (b) Annual inspections will be similar to the inspection for 
certification but will cover less detail unless the marine inspector 
finds deficiencies or determines that a major change has occurred since 
the last inspection. If the marine inspector finds deficiencies or finds 
that a major change to the vessel has occurred, he or she will conduct a 
more detailed inspection to ensure that the vessel is in satisfactory 
condition and fit for the service for which it is intended. If the 
vessel passes the annual inspection, the Coast Guard will endorse the 
vessel's current Certificate of Inspection (COI).
    (c) If the annual inspection reveals the need, the owner or managing 
operator must make any or all repairs or

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improvements within the time period specified by the OCMI. The OCMI may 
use Form CG-835, ``Notice of Merchant Marine Inspection Requirements,'' 
to record deficiencies discovered during the inspection. The OCMI will 
then give a copy of the completed form to the master of the vessel.
    (d) Nothing in this subpart limits the marine inspector from 
conducting any tests or inspections he or she deems necessary to be 
assured of the vessel's seaworthiness or fitness for its route and 
service.



Sec.  137.202  Documenting compliance for the TSMS option.

    The owner or managing operator of a towing vessel that chooses the 
TSMS option for a towing vessel must document compliance with this 
subpart as follows:
    (a) Prior to obtaining the vessel's initial COI, the owner or 
managing operator must provide a report to the Coast Guard of a survey 
as described in Sec.  137.215 that demonstrates that the vessel complies 
the requirements of this part.
    (b) For the re-issuance of the vessel's COI, the owner or managing 
operator must:
    (1) Provide objective evidence of an external survey program as 
described in Sec.  137.205; or
    (2) Provide objective evidence of an internal survey program as 
described in Sec.  137.210.



Sec.  137.205  External survey program.

    (a) The owner or managing operator of a towing vessel that has 
selected the TSMS option and who has chosen to demonstrate compliance 
through an external survey program must:
    (1) Have the vessel surveyed annually by a surveyor from a TPO;
    (2) Ensure the survey is conducted in accordance with Sec.  137.215;
    (3) Ensure the survey is conducted within 3 months of the 
anniversary date of the COI;
    (4) Ensure the TSMS applicable to the vessel includes policies and 
procedures for complying with this section; and
    (5) Make the applicable sections of the TSMS available to the 
surveyor.
    (b) The TPO must issue a report that meets the requirements in Sec.  
137.135.



Sec.  137.210  Internal survey program.

    (a) The owner or managing operator of a towing vessel that has 
selected the TSMS option and who has chosen to demonstrate vessel 
compliance through an internal survey program must ensure that the TSMS 
applicable to the vessel includes:
    (1) Procedures for surveying and testing described in Sec.  137.215;
    (2) Equipment, systems, and onboard procedures to be surveyed;
    (3) Identification of items that would need repair or replacement 
before the vessel could continue in service, such as deficiencies 
identified on Form CG-835, ``Notice of Merchant Marine Inspection 
Requirements,'' noted survey deficiencies, non-conformities, or other 
corrective action reports;
    (4) Procedures for documenting and reporting non-conformities and 
deficiencies;
    (5) Procedures for reporting and correcting major non-conformities;
    (6) The responsible person or persons in management who have the 
authority to:
    (i) Stop all vessel operations pending the correction of non-
conformities and deficiencies;
    (ii) Oversee vessel compliance activities; and
    (iii) Track and verify that non-conformities and deficiencies were 
corrected;
    (7) Procedures for recordkeeping; and
    (8) Procedures for assigning personnel with requisite experience and 
expertise to carry out the elements of the survey.
    (b) The owner or managing operator is not required to survey the 
items as described in Sec.  137.220 as one event, but may survey items 
on a schedule over time, provided that the interval between successive 
surveys of any item does not exceed 1 year, unless otherwise prescribed.



Sec.  137.212  Coast Guard oversight of vessel survey program for vessels
under the TSMS option.

    If the cognizant OCMI has reasonable cause to believe that a 
vessel's survey program is deficient, that OCMI may:

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    (a) Require an audit or survey of the vessel in the presence of a 
representative of the cognizant OCMI;
    (b) Increase the frequency of the audits;
    (c) For vessels under the internal survey program, require that the 
vessel comply with the external survey program requirements of Sec.  
137.205;
    (d) Require any other specific action within his or her authority 
that he or she considers appropriate; or
    (e) For repeatedly deficient surveys, remove the vessel and or owner 
or managing operator from using the TSMS option.



Sec.  137.215  General conduct of survey.

    (a) When conducting a survey of a towing vessel as required by this 
subpart, the surveyor must determine that the item or system functions 
as designed, is free of defects or modifications that reduce its 
effectiveness, is suitable for the service intended, and functions 
safely in a manner consistent for vessel type, service and route.
    (b) The survey must address the items in Sec.  137.220 as 
applicable, and must include:
    (1) A review of certificates and documentation held on the vessel;
    (2) A visual examination and tests of the vessel and its equipment 
and systems in order to confirm that their condition is properly 
maintained and that proper quantities are onboard;
    (3) A visual examination of the systems used in support of drills or 
training to determine that the equipment utilized during a drill 
operates as intended; and
    (4) A visual examination to confirm that unapproved modifications 
were not made to the vessel or its equipment.
    (c) Beyond the minimum standards required by this section, the 
thoroughness and stringency of the survey will depend upon the condition 
of the vessel and its equipment. If a surveyor finds a vessel to have 
multiple deficiencies indicative of systematic failures to maintain the 
installed equipment, he or she will conduct an expanded examination to 
ensure all deficiencies are identified and corrective action is promptly 
taken.
    (d) The owner or managing operator must notify the cognizant OCMI 
when the condition of the vessel, its equipment, systems, or operations, 
create an unsafe condition.
    (e) The cognizant OCMI may require that the owner or managing 
operator provide for the attendance of a surveyor or auditor from a TPO 
to assist with verifying compliance with this part.



Sec.  137.220  Scope.

    The owner or managing operator of a towing vessel that has selected 
the TSMS option must examine or must have examined the following 
systems, equipment, and procedures to ensure that the vessel and its 
equipment are suitable for the service for which the vessel is 
certificated:
    (a) TSMS. (1) Verify that the vessel is enrolled in a TSMS that 
complies with part 138 of this subchapter.
    (2) Verify that the policies and procedures applicable to the vessel 
are available to the crew.
    (3) Verify that internal and external audits are conducted in 
accordance with the approved TSMS.
    (4) Verify that recordkeeping requirements are met.
    (b) Hull structure and appurtenances. Verify that the vessel 
complies with part 144 of this subchapter, examine the condition of, and 
where appropriate, witness the operation of the following:
    (1) All accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull, 
the watertight bulkheads, and weather decks.
    (2) All watertight closures in the hull, decks, and bulkheads, 
including through hull fittings and sea valves.
    (3) Superstructure, masts, and similar arrangements constructed on 
the hull.
    (4) Railings and bulwarks and their attachments to the hull 
structure.
    (5) The presence of appropriate guards or rails.
    (6) All weathertight closures above the weather deck and the 
provisions for drainage of sea water from the exposed decks.
    (7) Watertight doors, verifying local and remote operation and 
proper fit.

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    (8) All accessible interior spaces to ensure that they are 
adequately ventilated and drained, and that means of escape are 
maintained and operate as intended.
    (9) Vessel markings.
    (c) Machinery, fuel, and piping systems. Verify that the vessel 
complies with applicable requirements contained in part 143 of this 
subchapter, examine the condition of, and where appropriate, witness the 
operation of:
    (1) Engine control mechanisms, including primary and alternate 
means, if the vessel is equipped with alternate means, of starting 
machinery, directional controls, and emergency shutdowns;
    (2) All machinery essential to the routine operation of the vessel, 
including generators and cooling systems;
    (3) All fuel systems, including fuel tanks, tank vents, piping, and 
pipe fittings;
    (4) All valves in fuel lines, including local and remote operation;
    (5) All overboard discharge and intake valves and watertight 
bulkhead pipe penetration valves;
    (6) Means provided for pumping bilges; and
    (7) Machinery shut-downs and alarms.
    (d) Steering systems. Examine the condition of, and where 
appropriate, witness the operation of:
    (1) Steering systems and equipment ensuring smooth operation;
    (2) Auxiliary means of steering, if installed; and
    (3) Alarms.
    (e) Pressure vessels and boilers. Verify that the vessel complies 
with applicable requirements in part 143 of this subchapter.
    (f) Electrical. Verify that the vessel complies with applicable 
requirements in part 143 of this subchapter, examine the condition of, 
and where appropriate, witness the operation of:
    (1) All cables, as far as practicable, without undue disturbance of 
the cable or electrical apparatus;
    (2) Circuit breakers, including testing by manual operation;
    (3) Fuses, including ensuring the ratings of fuses are suitable for 
the service intended;
    (4) All generators, motors, lighting fixtures, and circuit 
interrupting devices;
    (5) Batteries including security of stowage;
    (6) Electrical equipment, which operates as part of or in 
conjunction with a fire detection or alarm system installed onboard, to 
ensure operation in case of fire; and
    (7) All emergency electrical systems, including any automatic 
systems if installed.
    (g) Lifesaving. Verify that the vessel complies with applicable 
requirements contained in part 141 of this subchapter and examine the 
condition of lifesaving equipment and systems as follows:
    (1) Verify that the vessel is equipped with the required number of 
lifejackets, work vests, and immersion suits.
    (2) Verify the serviceable condition of each lifejacket, work vest, 
and marine buoyant device.
    (3) Verify that each item of lifesaving equipment found to be 
defective has been repaired or replaced.
    (4) Verify that each lifejacket, other personal floatation device, 
or other lifesaving device found to be defective and incapable of repair 
was destroyed or removed.
    (5) Verify that each piece of expired lifesaving equipment has been 
replaced.
    (6) Examine each survival craft and launching appliance in 
accordance with subchapter W of this chapter.
    (7) Verify the servicing of each inflatable liferaft, inflatable 
buoyant apparatus, and inflatable lifejacket as required by subchapter W 
of this chapter.
    (8) Verify the proper servicing of each hydrostatic release unit, 
other than a disposable hydrostatic release unit, as required under 
subchapter W of this chapter.
    (9) Verify that the vessel's crew conducted abandon ship and man 
overboard drills under simulated emergency conditions.
    (h) Fire protection. Verify that the vessel complies with applicable 
requirements contained in part 142 of this subchapter, and examine or 
verify the fire protection equipment and systems as follows:

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    (1) Verify that the vessel is equipped with the required fire 
protection equipment for the vessel's route and service.
    (2) Verify that the inspection, testing, and maintenance as required 
by Sec.  142.240 of this subchapter are performed.
    (3) Verify that the training requirements of Sec.  142.245 of this 
subchapter are carried out.
    (i) Towing gear. Verify that the vessel complies with the applicable 
requirements in parts 140 of this subchapter, and examine or verify the 
condition of, and where appropriate, the operation of the following:
    (1) Deck machinery including controls, guards, alarms and safety 
features.
    (2) Hawsers, wires, bridles, push gear, and related vessel fittings 
for damage or wear.
    (3) Verify that the vessel complies with 33 CFR part 164, if 
applicable.
    (j) Navigation equipment. Verify that the vessel complies with the 
applicable requirements in part 140 of this subchapter, and examine or 
verify the condition of and, where appropriate, the operation of the 
following:
    (1) Navigation systems and equipment.
    (2) Navigation lights.
    (3) Navigation charts or maps appropriate to the area of operation 
and corrected up to date.
    (4) Examine the operation of equipment and systems necessary to 
maintain visibility through the pilothouse windows.
    (5) Verify that the vessel complies with 33 CFR part 164, if 
applicable.
    (k) Sanitary examination. Examine the quarters, toilet and washing 
spaces, galleys, serving pantries, lockers, and similar spaces to ensure 
that they are clean and decently habitable.
    (l) Unsafe practices. (1) Verify that all observed unsafe practices, 
fire hazards, and other hazardous situations are corrected, and that all 
required guards and protective devices are in satisfactory condition.
    (2) Verify that bilges and other spaces are free of excessive 
accumulation of oil, trash, debris, or other matter that might create a 
fire hazard, clog bilge pumping systems, or block emergency escapes.
    (m) Vessel personnel. Verify that the:
    (1) Vessel is manned in accordance with the vessel's COI;
    (2) Crew is maintaining vessel logs and records in accordance with 
applicable regulations and the TSMS appropriate to the vessel;
    (3) Crew is complying with the crew safety and personnel health 
requirements of part 140 of this subchapter; and
    (4) Crew has received training required by parts 140, 141, and 142 
of this subchapter.
    (n) Prevention of oil pollution. Examine the vessel to ensure 
compliance with the oil pollution prevention requirements in Sec.  
140.655 of this subchapter.
    (o) Miscellaneous systems and equipment. Examine all items in the 
vessel's outfit, such as ground tackle, markings, and placards that are 
required to be carried in accordance with the regulations in this 
subchapter.



            Subpart C_Drydock and Internal Structural Surveys



Sec.  137.300  Intervals for drydock and internal structural examinations.

    (a) Regardless of the option chosen to obtain a COI, upon obtaining 
a COI each towing vessel must then undergo a drydock and internal 
structural examination at the following intervals:
    (1) A vessel that is exposed to salt water more than 6 months in any 
12-month period since the last examination or initial certification must 
undergo a drydock and internal structural examination at least twice 
every 5 years, with not more than 36 months between examinations.
    (2) A vessel that is exposed to salt water not more than 6 months in 
any 12-month period since the last examination or initial certification 
must undergo a drydock and internal structural examination at least once 
every 5 years.
    (b) The cognizant OCMI may require additional examinations of the 
vessel whenever he or she discovers or suspects damage or deterioration 
to hull plating or structural members that may affect the seaworthiness 
or fitness for the route or service of a vessel.

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These examinations may include a drydock examination, including:
    (1) An internal structural examination of any affected space of a 
vessel, including its fuel tanks;
    (2) A removal of the vessel from service to assess the extent of the 
damage and to affect permanent repairs; or
    (3) An adjustment of the drydock examination intervals to monitor 
the vessel's structural condition.



Sec.  137.302  Documenting compliance for the Coast Guard inspection option.

    The managing owner or managing operator of a towing vessel, who has 
selected the Coast Guard inspection option, must make their vessel 
available for the Coast Guard to conduct the examinations required by 
this subpart in accordance with the intervals prescribed in Sec.  
137.300.



Sec.  137.305  Documenting compliance for the TSMS option.

    The owner or managing operator of a towing vessel, who has selected 
the TSMS option, must document compliance with this subpart as follows:
    (a) For vessels under the external survey program, provide objective 
evidence of compliance with Sec.  137.310.
    (b) For vessels under the internal survey program, provide objective 
evidence of compliance with Sec.  137.315.
    (c) Provide objective evidence that the vessel has undergone a 
drydock and internal structural examination, including options permitted 
in Sec.  137.320 or Sec.  137.322.



Sec.  137.310  External survey program.

    (a) The owner or managing operator of a towing vessel that has 
selected the TSMS option and who has chosen to demonstrates compliance 
through an external survey program must:
    (1) Have the vessel examined by a surveyor from a TPO at the 
intervals prescribed in Sec.  137.300;
    (2) Ensure the examination is conducted in accordance with Sec.  
137.325;
    (3) Ensure the TSMS applicable to the vessel includes policies and 
procedures for complying with this section; and
    (4) Make the applicable sections of the TSMS available to the 
surveyor.
    (b) The drydock examination and internal structural examination must 
be documented in a report that contains the information required in 
Sec.  137.135.



Sec.  137.315  Internal survey program.

    (a) The owner or managing operator of a towing vessel that has 
selected the TSMS option and who has chosen to demonstrate vessel 
compliance with this subpart through an internal survey program must 
ensure that the TSMS applicable to the vessel includes:
    (1) A survey program that meets the requirements contained in Sec.  
137.325;
    (2) Qualifications of the personnel authorized to carry out a survey 
program that are comparable to the requirements of a surveyor from a TPO 
as described in Sec.  139.130 of this subchapter;
    (3) Procedures for documenting and reporting non-conformities and 
deficiencies;
    (4) Procedures for reporting and correcting major non-conformities;
    (5) The identification of a responsible person in management who has 
the authority to stop all vessel operations pending corrections, to 
oversee vessel compliance activities, and to track and verify the 
corrections of non-conformities and deficiencies; and
    (6) Objective evidence that supports the completion of all elements 
of a vessel's drydock and internal structural examinations.
    (b) The owner or managing operator must notify the TPO responsible 
for auditing the TSMS whenever activities related to credit drydocking 
or internal structural examinations are to be carried out prior to 
commencing the activities.
    (c) The interval between examinations of each item may not exceed 
the applicable interval described in Sec.  137.300.
    (d) The owner or managing operator must notify the cognizant OCMI of 
the zone within which activities related to credit drydocking or 
internal structural examinations are to be carried out prior to 
commencing the activities.

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Sec.  137.317  Coast Guard oversight of drydock and internal structural
examination program for vessels under the TSMS option.

    If the cognizant OCMI has reasonable cause to believe the program 
for the drydock examination and internal structural examination is 
deficient, he or she may:
    (a) Require an audit of ongoing drydocking procedures and of 
documentation applicable to the vessel, in the presence of a 
representative of the cognizant OCMI;
    (b) Increase the frequency of the audits;
    (c) For vessels under the internal survey program, require an 
examination by a TPO;
    (d) Require any other action within his or her authority that he or 
she considers appropriate; or
    (e) For continued deficiencies, remove the vessel, owner, managing 
operator, or all three, from the TSMS option.



Sec.  137.320  Vessels holding a valid load line certificate.

    A drydock and internal structural examination performed for a towing 
vessel to maintain a valid load line certificate issued in accordance 
with subchapter E of this chapter would count as an examination required 
under Sec.  137.300.



Sec.  137.322  Classed vessels.

    (a) A drydock and internal structural examination performed for a 
towing vessel to maintain class by the American Bureau of Shipping in 
accordance with their rules, as appropriate for the intended service and 
routes, would count as an examination required under Sec.  137.300.
    (b) A drydock and internal structural examination performed for a 
towing vessel to maintain class by a recognized classification society 
in accordance with their rules, as appropriate for the intended service 
and routes, would count as an examination required under Sec.  137.300, 
provided the Coast Guard has accepted their applicable rules.



Sec.  137.325  General conduct of examination.

    (a) When conducting an examination of a towing vessel as required by 
this subpart, the surveyor must determine whether any defect, 
deterioration, damage, or modifications of the hull and related 
structure and components may adversely affect the vessel's seaworthiness 
or fitness or suitability for its route or service.
    (b) The examination must address the items in Sec.  137.330 as 
applicable, and must include:
    (1) Access to internal spaces as appropriate;
    (2) A visual examination of the external structure of the vessel to 
confirm that the condition is properly maintained; and
    (3) A visual examination to confirm that unapproved modifications 
were not made to the vessel.
    (c) The thoroughness and stringency of the examination will depend 
upon the condition of the vessel.
    (d) The owner or managing operator must notify the cognizant OCMI 
when the condition of the vessel may create an unsafe condition.
    (e) The cognizant OCMI may require the owner or managing operator to 
provide for the attendance of a surveyor or auditor from a TPO to assist 
with verifying the vessel's compliance with the requirements in this 
subpart.



Sec.  137.330  Scope of the drydock examination.

    (a) This regulation applies to all towing vessels covered by this 
subchapter. The drydock examination must be conducted while the vessel 
is hauled out of the water or placed in a drydock or slipway. The Coast 
Guard inspector or surveyor conducting this examination must:
    (1) Examine the exterior of the hull, including bottom, sides, 
headlog, and stern, and examine all appendages for damage, fractures, 
wastage, pitting, or improper repairs;
    (2) Examine each tail shaft for bends, cracks, and damage, including 
the sleeves or other bearing contact surfaces on the tail shaft for 
wear. The tail shaft need not be removed for examination if these items 
can otherwise be properly evaluated;

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    (3) Examine the rudders for damage, the upper and lower bearings for 
wear, and the rudder stock for damage or wear. Rudders need not be 
removed for examination if these items can be otherwise properly 
evaluated. This also includes other underwater components of steering 
and propulsion mechanisms;
    (4) Examine the propellers for cracks and damage;
    (5) Examine the exterior components of the machinery cooling system 
for leaks, damage, or deterioration;
    (6) Open and examine all sea chests, through-hull fittings, and 
strainers for damage, deterioration, or fouling; and
    (7) On wooden vessels, pull fastenings as required for examination.
    (b) An internal structural examination required by this part may be 
conducted while the vessel is afloat or while it is out of the water. It 
consists of a complete examination of the vessel's main strength 
members, including the major internal framing, the hull plating and 
planking; voids; and ballast, cargo, and fuel oil tanks. Where the 
internal framing, plating, or planking of the vessel is concealed, 
sections of the lining, ceiling, or insulation may be removed or the 
parts otherwise probed or exposed to determine the condition of the hull 
structure. Fuel oil tanks need not be cleaned out and internally 
examined if the general condition of the tanks is determined to be 
satisfactory by an external examination.



Sec.  137.335  Underwater survey in lieu of drydocking.

    (a) This section applies to all towing vessels subject to this 
subchapter. If a TSMS is applicable to the vessel, the TSMS may include 
policies and procedures for employing and documenting an underwater 
survey in lieu of drydocking (UWILD). A vessel is eligible for UWILD if 
the Coast Guard determines that:
    (1) There is no obvious damage or defect in the hull adversely 
affecting the seaworthiness or fitness for the vessel's route or 
service;
    (2) The vessel has been operated satisfactorily since the last 
drydocking;
    (3) The vessel is less than 15 years of age;
    (4) The vessel has a steel or aluminum hull; and
    (5) The vessel is fitted with a hull protection system.
    (b) The owner or managing operator must submit an application to the 
cognizant OCMI at least 90 days before the vessel's next required 
drydock examination. The application must include:
    (1) The procedure for carrying out the underwater survey;
    (2) The time and place of the underwater survey;
    (3) The method used to accurately determine the diver's or the 
remotely operated vehicle's location relative to the hull;
    (4) The means for examining all through-hull fittings and 
appurtenances;
    (5) The condition of the vessel, including the anticipated draft of 
the vessel at the time of the survey;
    (6) A description of the hull protection system; and
    (7) The names and qualifications of all personnel involved in 
conducting the UWILD.
    (c) If a vessel is 15 years of age or older, the Commandant may 
approve a UWILD at alternating intervals provided that:
    (1) All provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section are 
complied with, except that the vessel does not need to be less than 15 
years of age; and
    (2) During the vessel's drydock examination preceding the underwater 
survey, a complete set of hull gauging was taken which indicated that 
the vessel was free from hull deterioration.



PART 138_TOWING SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (TSMS)--Table of Contents



                            Subpart A_General

Sec.
138.100 Purpose.
138.115 Compliance.

            Subpart B_Towing Safety Management System (TSMS)

138.205 Purpose of a TSMS.
138.210 Objectives of a TSMS.
138.215 Functional requirements of a TSMS.
138.220 TSMS elements.
138.225 Existing safety management systems (SMSs).

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                    Subpart C_Documenting Compliance

138.305 TSMS certificate.
138.310 Internal audits for a TSMS certificate.
138.315 External audits for a TSMS certificate.

                            Subpart D_Audits

138.400 General.
138.405 Conduct of internal audits.
138.410 Conduct of external audits.

      Subpart E_Coast Guard or Organizational Oversight and Review

138.500 Notification prior to audit.
138.505 Submittal of external audit results.
138.510 Required attendance.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308, 3316, 8104, 8904; 33 
CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation 0170.1.

    Source: 81 FR 40101, June 16, 2016, unless otherwise noted.



                            Subpart A_General



Sec.  138.100  Purpose.

    The purpose of this part is to prescribe requirements for owners or 
managing operators of towing vessels who adopt a Towing Safety 
Management System (TSMS) under this subchapter.



Sec.  138.115  Compliance.

    Owners or managing operators selecting the TSMS option must obtain a 
TSMS certificate issued under Sec.  138.305 at least 6 months before 
obtaining a Certificate of Inspection (COI) for any of their vessels 
covered by the TSMS certificate.



            Subpart B_Towing Safety Management System (TSMS)



Sec.  138.205  Purpose of a TSMS.

    (a) The purpose of a TSMS is to establish policies, procedures, and 
required documentation to ensure the owner or managing operator meets 
its established goals while ensuring continuous compliance with all 
regulatory requirements. The TSMS must contain a method to ensure all 
levels of the organization are working within the framework.
    (b) A TSMS establishes and maintains:
    (1) Management policies and procedures that serve as an operational 
protocol for all levels within management;
    (2) Procedures to produce objective evidence that demonstrates 
compliance with the requirements of this subchapter;
    (3) Procedures for an owner or managing operator to evaluate that 
they are following their own policies and procedures and complying with 
the requirements of this subchapter;
    (4) Arrangements for a periodic evaluation by an independent third-
party organization (TPO) to determine how well an owner or managing 
operator and their towing vessels are complying with their stated 
policies and procedures, and to verify that those policies and 
procedures comply with the requirements of this subchapter; and
    (5) Procedures for correcting problems identified by management 
personnel and TPOs and facilitating continuous improvement.



Sec.  138.210  Objectives of a TSMS.

    The TSMS, through policies, procedures, and documentation, must:
    (a) Demonstrate management responsibility. The management must 
demonstrate that they implemented the policies and procedures as 
contained in the TSMS and the entire organization is adhering to their 
safety management program.
    (b) Document management procedures. A TSMS must describe and 
document the owner or managing operator's organizational structure, 
responsibilities, procedures, and resources which ensure quality 
monitoring.
    (c) Ensure document and data control. There must be clear 
identification of what types of documents and data are to be controlled, 
and who is responsible for controlling activities, including approval, 
issue, distribution, modification, removal of obsolete materials, and 
other related administrative functions.
    (d) Provide a process and criteria for selection of third parties. 
Procedures for selection of TPOs must exist that include how third 
parties are evaluated, including selection criteria.
    (e) Establish a system of recordkeeping. Records must be maintained 
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the TSMS. This must include audit records, non-conformity reports and 
corrective actions, auditor qualifications, auditor training, and other 
records as considered necessary.
    (f) Identify and meet training needs. The owner or operator must 
establish and maintain documented procedures for identifying training 
needs and providing training.
    (g) Ensure adequate resources. Identify adequate resources and 
procedures necessary to comply with the TSMS.



Sec.  138.215  Functional requirements of a TSMS.

    The functional requirements of a TSMS include:
    (a) Policies and procedures to provide direction for the safe 
operation of towing vessels and protection of the marine environment in 
compliance with applicable U.S. law, including the Code of Federal 
Regulations, and, if on an international voyage, applicable 
international conventions to which the United States is a party;
    (b) Defined levels of authority and lines of communication between 
shoreside and vessel personnel;
    (c) Procedures for reporting accidents and non-conformities;
    (d) Procedures to prepare for and respond to emergency situations by 
shoreside and vessel personnel;
    (e) Procedures for verification of vessel compliance with this 
subchapter;
    (f) Procedures for internal auditing of the TSMS, including 
shoreside and vessel operations;
    (g) Procedures for external audits;
    (h) Procedures for management review of internal and external audit 
reports and correction of non-conformities; and
    (i) Procedures to evaluate recommendations made by management and 
other personnel.



Sec.  138.220  TSMS elements.

    The TSMS must include the elements listed in paragrahs (a) through 
(d) of this section. If an element listed is not applicable to an owner 
or managing operator, appropriate justification must be documented and 
is subject to acceptance by the TPO.
    (a) Administration and management organization. A policy must be in 
place that outlines the TSMS culture and how management intends to 
ensure compliance with this subpart. Supporting this policy, the 
following procedures and documentation must be included:
    (1) Management organization--(i) Responsibilities. The management 
organization, authority, and responsibilities of individuals must be 
documented.
    (ii) Designated person. Each owner or managing operator must 
designate in writing the shoreside person(s) responsible for ensuring 
the TSMS is implemented and continuously functions throughout management 
and the fleet. They must also designate the shoreside person(s) 
responsible for ensuring that the vessels are properly maintained and in 
operable condition, including those responsible for emergency assistance 
to each towing vessel.
    (iii) Master authority. Each owner or managing operator must define 
the scope of the master's authority. The master's authority must provide 
for the ability to make final determinations on safe operations of the 
towing vessel. Specifically, it must provide the authority for the 
master to cease operation if an unsafe condition exists.
    (2) Audits--(i) Procedures for conducting internal and external 
audits. The TSMS must contain procedures for audits in accordance with 
Sec. Sec.  138.310 and 138.315.
    (ii) Procedures for identifying and correcting non-conformities. The 
TSMS must contain procedures for any person to report non-conformities. 
The procedures must describe how an initial report should be made and 
the actions taken to follow-up and ensure appropriate resolution.
    (b) Personnel. Policies must be in place that cover the owner or 
managing operator's approach to managing personnel, including, but not 
limited to, employment, training, and health and safety of personnel. 
Supporting these polices, the following procedures and documentation 
must be included:
    (1) Employment procedures. The TSMS must contain procedures related 
to the employment of individuals. Procedures must be in place to ensure 
adequate qualifications of personnel, to include background checks, 
compliance with drug and alcohol standards, and that

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personnel are able to perform required tasks.
    (2) Training of personnel. The TSMS must contain a policy related to 
the training of personnel, including:
    (i) New-hire orientation;
    (ii) Duties associated with the execution of the TSMS;
    (iii) Execution of operational duties;
    (iv) Execution of emergency procedures;
    (v) Occupational health;
    (vi) Crew safety; and
    (vii) Training required by this Subchapter.
    (c) Verification of vessel compliance. Policies must be in place 
that cover the owner or managing operator's approach for ensuring vessel 
compliance, including, but not limited to, policies on maintenance and 
survey, safety, the environment, security, and emergency preparedness. 
Supporting these policies, the following procedures and documentation 
must be included:
    (1) Maintenance and survey. Procedures outlining the owner or 
managing operator's survey regime must specify all maintenance, 
examination, and survey requirements, including the minimum 
qualifications of persons assigned to carry out required surveys the 
owner or managing operator is using the internal examination program. 
Applicable documentation must be maintained for all activities for a 
period of 5 years.
    (2) Safety, environment, and security. Procedures must be in place 
to ensure safety of property, the environment, and personnel. This must 
include procedures to ensure the selection of the appropriate vessel, 
including adequate maneuverability and horsepower, appropriate rigging 
and towing gear, proper management of the navigational watch, and 
compliance with applicable security measures.
    (d) Compliance with this subchapter. Procedures and documentation 
must be in place to ensure that each towing vessel complies with the 
operational, equipment, and personnel requirements of this subchapter.



Sec.  138.225  Existing safety management systems (SMSs).

    (a) A safety management system (SMS) which is fully compliant with 
the International Safety Management (ISM) Code requirements, implemented 
in 33 CFR part 96, will be deemed in compliance with TSMS-related 
requirements in this subchapter.
    (b) Other existing SMSs may be considered for acceptance as meeting 
the TSMS requirements of this part. The Coast Guard may:
    (1) Accept such system in full;
    (2) Require modifications to the system as a condition of 
acceptance; or
    (3) Reject the system.
    (c) An owner or managing operator who seeks to meet TSMS 
requirements using provisions in paragraph (a) or (b) of this section 
must submit documentation to the Coast Guard based on the initial audit 
and one full audit cycle of at least 3 years.
    (d) The Coast Guard may elect to inspect equipment and records, 
including:
    (1) Contents of the SMS;
    (2) Objective evidence of internal and external audits;
    (3) Objective evidence that non-conformities were identified and 
corrected; and
    (4) Objective evidence of vessel compliance with applicable 
regulations.



                    Subpart C_Documenting Compliance



Sec.  138.305  TSMS certificate.

    (a) The owner or managing operator will be issued a TSMS certificate 
by a TPO when his or her organization is deemed in compliance with the 
TSMS requirements. It should be kept on file at the owner or managing 
operator's shoreside office and available for review, at the request of 
the Coast Guard.
    (b) A TSMS certificate is valid for 5 years from the date of issue, 
unless suspended, revoked or rescinded as provided in paragraphs (d) and 
(e) of this section.
    (c) The vessel owner or managing operator must maintain a list of 
vessels currently covered by each TSMS certificate and must provide it 
to the Coast Guard upon request.
    (d) A TSMS certificate may be suspended or revoked by the Coast 
Guard at any time for non-compliance with the requirements of this part.

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    (e) The TPO that issued the TSMS certificate may rescind the 
certificate for non-compliance with the requirements of this part.
    (f) A copy of the TSMS certificate must be maintained on each towing 
vessel that is covered by the TSMS certificate and on file at the owner 
or managing operator's shoreside office.



Sec.  138.310  Internal audits for a TSMS certificate.

    (a) Internal management audits must be conducted annually, within 3 
months of the anniversary date of the TSMS certificate, to ensure the 
owner or managing operator is effectively implementing all elements of 
their TSMS.
    (b) The internal management audit must ensure that management has 
implemented the TSMS throughout all levels of the organization, 
including audits of all the owner or managing operator's towing vessels 
to which a TSMS applies to ensure implementation at the operational 
level.
    (c) The results of internal audits must be documented and maintained 
for a period of 5 years and made available to the Coast Guard upon 
request.
    (d) Internal auditors:
    (1) Must have knowledge of the management, its SMS, and the 
standards contained in this subchapter;
    (2) Must have completed an ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2000 or ISO 
9001:2008(E) (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  136.112 of this 
subchapter) internal auditor/assessor course or Coast Guard-recognized 
equivalent;
    (3) May not be the designated person, or any other person, within 
the organization that is responsible for development or implementation 
of the TSMS; and
    (4) Must be independent of the procedures being audited, unless this 
is impracticable due to the size and the nature of the organization.



Sec.  138.315  External audits for a TSMS certificate.

    External audits for obtaining and renewing a TSMS certificate are 
conducted through a TPO and must include both management and vessels as 
follows:
    (a) Management audits. (1) Prior to the issuance of an owner or 
managing operator's initial TSMS certificate, or subsequent renewals, an 
external management audit must be conducted by an auditor from a TPO.
    (2) A mid-period external management audit must be conducted between 
the 27th and 33rd month of the certificate's period of validity.
    (b) Vessel audits. (1) An external audit must be conducted prior to 
the issuance of the initial COI for vessels subject to an owner or 
managing operator's TSMS that have been owned or operated for 6 or more 
months prior to receiving the initial COI.
    (2) An external audit must be conducted no later than 6 months after 
the issuance of the initial COI for vessels subject to the owner or 
managing operator's TSMS that have been owned or operated for fewer than 
6 months prior to receiving the initial COI.
    (3) An external audit of all vessels covered by a TSMS certificate 
must be conducted during the 5-year period of validity of the TSMS 
certificate. The vessels must be selected randomly and distributed as 
evenly as possible.
    (4) External audits may include the use of objective evidence which 
may be available at the owner or managing operator's corporate office. 
Some portions of this audit require visiting each vessel at some point 
during the 5-year period of validity of the TSMS certificate.
    (c) Documentation. The results of the external audit must be 
documented and maintained for a period of 5 years and made available to 
the Coast Guard or the external auditor upon request.



                            Subpart D_Audits



Sec.  138.400  General.

    Management and vessels are subject to internal and external audits 
to assess compliance with TSMS and the vessel standards requirements of 
this subchapter.



Sec.  138.405  Conduct of internal audits.

    (a) Internal audits are conducted by, or on behalf of, the 
management and may be performed by a designated employee or by 
contracted individual(s)

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who conduct the audit as if an employee of the owner or managing 
operator.
    (b) Internal audits are not necessarily conducted as one event; they 
can be taken in segments over time.
    (c) Internal audits must be of sufficient depth and breadth to 
ensure the owner or managing operator established adequate procedures 
and documentation to comply with the TSMS requirements of this part, 
that the TSMS was implemented throughout all levels of the organization, 
and that the owner or managing operator's vessels comply with this 
subchapter and the TSMS.
    (d) The auditor must have the authority to examine documentation, 
question personnel, examine vessel equipment, witness system testing, 
and observe personnel training, including drills, as necessary to verify 
TSMS effectiveness.



Sec.  138.410  Conduct of external audits.

    (a) External audits must be conducted by an auditor from a TPO and 
cover all elements of the TSMS requirements of this subchapter, but may 
be conducted on a sampling basis of each of those TSMS elements.
    (b) External audits must be of sufficient depth and breadth to 
ensure the owner or operating manager effectively implemented its TSMS 
throughout all levels of the organization, including onboard its 
vessels.
    (c) The auditor must be provided access to examine any requested 
documentation, question personnel, examine vessel equipment, witness 
system testing, and observe personnel training, including drills, as 
necessary to verify TSMS effectiveness.
    (d) The auditor may broaden the scope of the audit if:
    (1) The TSMS is incomplete or not effectively implemented;
    (2) Conditions found are not consistent with the records; or
    (3) Unsafe conditions are identified.
    (e) The auditor may verify compliance with vessel standards and TSMS 
requirements through a review of objective evidence such as checklists, 
invoices, and reports, and may conduct a visual sampling onboard the 
vessels to determine whether or not the conditions onboard the vessel 
are consistent with the records reviewed.
    (f) If an auditor identifies a major non-conformity during the 
course of the external audit, then the auditor must notify the local 
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) within 24 hours and the 
owner or managing operator's designated representative in accordance 
with the TSMS applicable to the vessel.



      Subpart E_Coast Guard or Organizational Oversight and Review



Sec.  138.500  Notification prior to audit.

    (a) The owner or managing operator of a towing vessel must notify 
the local OCMI at least 72 hours prior to an external audit being 
conducted under this part.
    (b) The Coast Guard may require that a Coast Guard representative 
accompany the auditor during part, or all, of an external audit.
    (c) The Coast Guard may conduct a separate audit of the owner or 
managing operator or its towing vessels, at its discretion.



Sec.  138.505  Submittal of external audit results.

    (a) Submission of external management audits. The results of an 
external management audit as required by Sec.  138.315 must be submitted 
to the Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise within 30 days of 
audit completion by the TPO conducting the external audit. The mailing 
address for the Coast Guard Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise 
is 504 Broadway Street, Suite 101, Paducah, Kentucky 42001.
    (b) Submission of external vessel audits. The results of any 
external vessel audits required by Sec.  138.315 must be submitted to 
the cognizant OCMI within 30 days of audit completion by the TPO 
conducting the external audit.
    (c) Electronic submissions. The results of external audits required 
by this section may be submitted electronically so long as the means 
used allows the Coast Guard to reliably verify the person making the 
submission and the authenticity of the records submitted. For those 
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audit records to the Coast Guard electronically, the TSMS must address 
the means to be used to make these electronic submissions.



Sec.  138.510  Required attendance.

    (a) The TPO and the owner or managing operator may be required to 
explain or otherwise demonstrate areas of the TSMS to the Coast Guard if 
there is evidence that a TSMS, for which a TSMS certificate was issued, 
is not in compliance with the provisions of this part. The Coast Guard 
may require a third party's attendance at the vessel or the office of 
the owner or managing operator for this purpose.
    (b) The Coast Guard will not bear any of the costs for a third 
party's attendance at the vessel or the office of the owner or managing 
operator when complying with this provision.



PART 139_THIRD-PARTY ORGANIZATIONS--Table of Contents



Sec.
139.100 Purpose.
139.110 Organizations not subject to further approval.
139.115 General.
139.120 Application for approval as a TPO.
139.125 Approval of TPO.
139.130 Qualifications of auditors and surveyors.
139.135 Addition and removal of auditors and surveyors.
139.140 Renewal of TPO approval.
139.145 Suspension of approval.
139.150 Revocation of approval.
139.155 Appeals of suspension or revocation of approval.
139.160 Coast Guard oversight activities.
139.165 Documentation.

    Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308, 3316, 8104, 8904; 33 
CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation 0170.1.

    Source: 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016, unless otherwise noted.



Sec.  139.100  Purpose.

    (a) This part states the requirements applicable to third-party 
organizations (TPOs) that conduct audits and surveys for towing vessels 
as required by this subchapter.
    (b) The Commandant delegates to the Towing Vessel National Center of 
Expertise (TVNCOE) the authority to carry out the functions of this part 
associated with approval of TPOs, including revocation and suspension of 
approval.



Sec.  139.110  Organizations not subject to further approval.

    (a) A recognized classification society, which has satisfied the 
requirements in 46 CFR 8.230, meets the requirements of a TPO for the 
purposes of this part and may perform the work as a third-party auditor.
    (b) An authorized classification society, which has been authorized 
under 46 CFR part 8, subpart C or D, meets the requirements of a TPO for 
the purposes of this part and may perform the work as a third-party 
surveyor.
    (c) The organizations qualifying as TPOs under paragraph (a) or (b) 
of this section must ensure that employees providing services under this 
part hold proper qualifications for the particular type of service being 
performed.



Sec.  139.115  General.

    (a) The Coast Guard approves TPOs to carry out functions related to 
ensuring that towing vessels comply with provisions of this subchapter. 
Organizations may be approved to:
    (1) Conduct audits of a Towing Safety Management System (TSMS), and 
the vessels to which the TSMS applies, to verify compliance with the 
applicable provisions of this subchapter;
    (2) Issue TSMS certificates to the owner or managing operator who is 
in compliance with part 138 of this subchapter;
    (3) Conduct surveys of towing vessels to verify compliance with the 
applicable provisions of this subchapter; and
    (4) Issue survey reports detailing the results of surveys, carried 
out in compliance with part 137 of this subchapter.
    (b) An organization seeking approval under this part must provide 
objective evidence to the Coast Guard that its program:
    (1) Is independent of the owner or managing operator and vessels 
that it audits or surveys;
    (2) Operates within a quality management system acceptable to the 
Coast Guard;

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    (3) Ensures its auditors and surveyors are qualified and maintain 
continued competence;
    (4) Demonstrates the ability to carry out the responsibilities of 
approval; and
    (5) Meets all other requirements of this part.
    (c) A list of TPOs will be maintained by the Coast Guard, and made 
available upon request.



Sec.  139.120  Application for approval as a TPO.

    An organization, which may include a business entity or an 
association, desiring to be approved as a TPO under this part must 
submit a written request to the Towing Vessel National Center of 
Expertise, 504 Broadway St Suite 101, Paducah, KY 42001. The 
organization must provide the following information:
    (a) A description of the organization, including the ownership, 
structure, and organizational components.
    (b) A general description of the clients being served or intended to 
be served.
    (c) A description of the types of work performed by the organization 
or by the principals of the organization in the past, noting the amount 
and extent of such work performed within the previous 3 years.
    (d) Objective evidence of an internal quality system based on ANSI/
ISO/ASQ Q9001-2000 (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  136.112 of this 
subchapter) or an equivalent quality standard.
    (e) Organization procedures and supporting documentation that 
describe processes used to perform an audit and records to show system 
effectiveness.
    (f) Copies of checklists, forms, or other tools to be used as guides 
or for recording the results of audits and/or surveys.
    (g) Organization procedures for appeals and grievances.
    (h) The organization's code of ethics applicable to the organization 
and its auditors and/or surveyors.
    (i) A list of the organization's auditors and/or surveyors who meet 
the requirements of Sec.  139.130. This list must include the 
experience, background, and qualifications for each auditor and/or 
surveyor.
    (j) A description of the organization's means of assuring continued 
competence of its personnel.
    (k) The organization's procedures for terminating or removing 
auditors and/or surveyors.
    (l) A description of the organization's means of assuring the 
availability of its personnel to meet the needs of the towing companies 
for conducting audits and surveys within the intervals established in 
this subchapter.
    (m) A description of the organization's apprentice or associate 
program for auditors and/or surveyors.
    (n) A statement that the Coast Guard may inspect the organization's 
facilities and records and may accompany auditors and/or surveyors in 
the performance of duties related to the requested approval.
    (o) Disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest.
    (p) A statement that the organization, its managers, and employees 
engaged in audits and/or surveys are not, and will not be involved in 
any activities which could result in a conflict of interest or otherwise 
limit the independent judgment of the auditor and/or surveyor or 
organization.
    (q) Any additional information that the applicant deems pertinent.



Sec.  139.125  Approval of TPO.

    (a) The Commandant delegates to the Towing Vessel National Center of 
Expertise (TVNCOE) the authority to carry out the review and approval 
described in this section, and the related authority to suspend and 
revoke approval.
    (b) The Coast Guard will review the request and notify the 
organization in writing whether their request is granted.
    (c) If a request for approval is denied, the Coast Guard will inform 
the organization of the reasons for the denial and will describe what 
corrections are required for an approval to be granted.
    (d) An approval for a TPO that meets the requirements of this part 
will expire:
    (1) Five years after the last day of the month in which it is 
granted;
    (2) When the TPO gives notice that it will no longer offer towing 
vessel audit and/or survey services;

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    (3) When revoked by the Coast Guard in accordance with Sec.  
139.150; or
    (4) On the date of a change in ownership, as defined in Sec.  
136.110, of the TPO for which approval was granted.



Sec.  139.130  Qualifications of auditors and surveyors.

    (a) A prospective auditor or surveyor must have the skills and 
experience necessary to assess compliance with all requirements of this 
subchapter.
    (b) Auditors must meet the following qualifications:
    (1) High school diploma or equivalent.
    (2) Four years of working on towing vessels or other relevant marine 
experience such as Coast Guard marine inspector, licensed mariner, 
military personnel with relevant maritime experience, or marine 
surveyor.
    (3) Successful completion of an ANSI/ISO/ASQ Q9001-2000 or ISO 
9001:2008(E) (incorporated by reference, see Sec.  136.112 of this 
subchapter) lead auditor/assessor course or Coast Guard recognized 
equivalent.
    (4) Successful completion of a training course for the auditing of a 
TSMS.
    (5) Audit experience, as demonstrated by:
    (i) Documented experience in auditing the ISM Code or the American 
Waterways Operators Responsible Carrier Program, consisting of at least 
two management audits and six vessel audits within the past 5 years; or
    (ii) Successful completion of an auditor apprenticeship, consisting 
of at least one management audit and three vessel audits under the 
direction of a lead auditor.
    (c) Surveyors must meet the following qualifications:
    (1) High school diploma or equivalent.
    (2) At least one of the following:
    (i) Four years of experience working on towing vessels as master, 
mate (pilot), or engineer; or
    (ii) Other relevant marine experience such as Coast Guard marine 
inspector, military personnel with relevant maritime experience, marine 
surveyor, accredited marine surveyor, experience on vessels of similar 
operating and physical characteristics.



Sec.  139.135  Addition and removal of auditors and surveyors.

    (a) A TPO must maintain a list of current and former auditors and 
surveyors.
    (b) To add an auditor or surveyor, the TPO must submit that person's 
experience, background, and qualifications to the TVNCOE.
    (c) The TVNCOE must be notified when an auditor or surveyor is 
removed from employment.



Sec.  139.140  Renewal of TPO approval.

    (a) To renew an approval, a TPO must submit a written request to the 
TVNCOE at the address listed in Sec.  139.120.
    (b) For the request to be approved, the Coast Guard must be 
satisfied that the applicant continues to fully meet approval criteria.
    (c) The Coast Guard may request any additional information necessary 
to properly evaluate the request.



Sec.  139.145  Suspension of approval.

    (a) The Coast Guard may suspend the approval of a TPO approved under 
this part whenever the Coast Guard determines that the TPO does not 
comply with the provisions of this part. The Coast Guard must:
    (1) Notify the TPO in writing of the intention to suspend the 
approval;
    (2) Provide the details of the TPO's failure to comply with this 
part; and
    (3) Advise the TPO of the time period, not to exceed 60 days, within 
which the TPO must correct its failure to comply with this part. If the 
TPO fails to correct its failure to comply with this part within the 
time period allowed, the approval will be suspended.
    (b) The Coast Guard may also partially suspend the approval of a 
TPO, using the process described in paragraph (a) of this section. This 
may include suspension of an individual auditor or surveyor or 
suspension of the authority of the TPO to carry out specific duties 
whenever the Coast Guard determines that the provisions of this part are 
not complied with.



Sec.  139.150  Revocation of approval.

    (a) The Coast Guard may revoke the approval of a TPO if the 
organization

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has demonstrated a pattern or history of:
    (1) Failure to comply with this part;
    (2) Substantial deviations from the terms of the approval granted 
under this part; or
    (3) Failures, including ethical violations, conflicts of interest, 
or inadequate performance, that indicate to the Coast Guard that the TPO 
is no longer capable of carrying out its duties as a TPO.
    (b) If the Coast Guard seeks to revoke the approval of a TPO, it 
must:
    (1) Notify the TPO in writing of the intention to revoke the 
approval;
    (2) Provide the details of the TPO's demonstrated pattern or history 
of actions described in paragraph (a) of this section; and
    (3) Advise the TPO that it may appeal this decision to the Coast 
Guard in accordance with the provisions of 46 CFR subpart 1.03.



Sec.  139.155  Appeals of suspension or revocation of approval.

    Anyone directly affected by a decision to suspend or revoke an 
approval granted under this part may appeal the decision to the Coast 
Guard in accordance with the provisions of 46 CFR subpart 1.03.



Sec.  139.160  Coast Guard oversight activities.

    (a) The Coast Guard will provide notice to the TPO 48 hours in 
advance of any site visit, unless the visit is in response to a 
complaint or other evidence of regulatory non-compliance. During the 
visit, the Coast Guard may:
    (1) Inspect a TPO's records;
    (2) Conduct interviews of auditors or surveyors to aid in the 
evaluation of the organization; and
    (3) Observe audits or surveys.
    (b) The Coast Guard may require that the owner or managing operator 
make available a copy of the TSMS upon request.
    (c) The Coast Guard may require a revision of a previously approved 
TSMS if it is determined that requirements of this subchapter are not 
met.



Sec.  139.165  Documentation.

    (a) Each TPO must retain the results of each survey or audit 
conducted under its approval, including:
    (1) The names of the auditors and/or surveyors;
    (2) The results of each audit or survey conducted; and
    (3) Documentation showing continuing actions relative to an audit or 
survey, such as resolution of deficiencies and non-conformities.
    (b) Each TPO must also retain the results of audits of their 
organization conducted by the Coast Guard.
    (c) Records required by this part must be retained for a period of 5 
years.

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                              FINDING AIDS




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  A list of current CFR titles, subtitles, chapters, subchapters and 
parts and an alphabetical list of agencies publishing in the CFR are 
included in the CFR Index and Finding Aids volume to the Code of Federal 
Regulations which is published separately and revised annually.

  Table of CFR Titles and Chapters
  Alphabetical List of Agencies Appearing in the CFR
  List of CFR Sections Affected

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                    Table of CFR Titles and Chapters




                     (Revised as of October 1, 2022)

                      Title 1--General Provisions

         I  Administrative Committee of the Federal Register 
                (Parts 1--49)
        II  Office of the Federal Register (Parts 50--299)
       III  Administrative Conference of the United States (Parts 
                300--399)
        IV  Miscellaneous Agencies (Parts 400--599)
        VI  National Capital Planning Commission (Parts 600--699)

                    Title 2--Grants and Agreements

            Subtitle A--Office of Management and Budget Guidance 
                for Grants and Agreements
         I  Office of Management and Budget Governmentwide 
                Guidance for Grants and Agreements (Parts 2--199)
        II  Office of Management and Budget Guidance (Parts 200--
                299)
            Subtitle B--Federal Agency Regulations for Grants and 
                Agreements
       III  Department of Health and Human Services (Parts 300--
                399)
        IV  Department of Agriculture (Parts 400--499)
        VI  Department of State (Parts 600--699)
       VII  Agency for International Development (Parts 700--799)
      VIII  Department of Veterans Affairs (Parts 800--899)
        IX  Department of Energy (Parts 900--999)
         X  Department of the Treasury (Parts 1000--1099)
        XI  Department of Defense (Parts 1100--1199)
       XII  Department of Transportation (Parts 1200--1299)
      XIII  Department of Commerce (Parts 1300--1399)
       XIV  Department of the Interior (Parts 1400--1499)
        XV  Environmental Protection Agency (Parts 1500--1599)
     XVIII  National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Parts 
                1800--1899)
        XX  United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Parts 
                2000--2099)
      XXII  Corporation for National and Community Service (Parts 
                2200--2299)
     XXIII  Social Security Administration (Parts 2300--2399)
      XXIV  Department of Housing and Urban Development (Parts 
                2400--2499)
       XXV  National Science Foundation (Parts 2500--2599)
      XXVI  National Archives and Records Administration (Parts 
                2600--2699)

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     XXVII  Small Business Administration (Parts 2700--2799)
    XXVIII  Department of Justice (Parts 2800--2899)
      XXIX  Department of Labor (Parts 2900--2999)
       XXX  Department of Homeland Security (Parts 3000--3099)
      XXXI  Institute of Museum and Library Services (Parts 3100--
                3199)
     XXXII  National Endowment for the Arts (Parts 3200--3299)
    XXXIII  National Endowment for the Humanities (Parts 3300--
                3399)
     XXXIV  Department of Education (Parts 3400--3499)
      XXXV  Export-Import Bank of the United States (Parts 3500--
                3599)
     XXXVI  Office of National Drug Control Policy, Executive 
                Office of the President (Parts 3600--3699)
    XXXVII  Peace Corps (Parts 3700--3799)
     LVIII  Election Assistance Commission (Parts 5800--5899)
       LIX  Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (Parts 5900--
                5999)

                        Title 3--The President

         I  Executive Office of the President (Parts 100--199)

                           Title 4--Accounts

         I  Government Accountability Office (Parts 1--199)

                   Title 5--Administrative Personnel

         I  Office of Personnel Management (Parts 1--1199)
        II  Merit Systems Protection Board (Parts 1200--1299)
       III  Office of Management and Budget (Parts 1300--1399)
        IV  Office of Personnel Management and Office of the 
                Director of National Intelligence (Parts 1400--
                1499)
         V  The International Organizations Employees Loyalty 
                Board (Parts 1500--1599)
        VI  Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (Parts 
                1600--1699)
      VIII  Office of Special Counsel (Parts 1800--1899)
        IX  Appalachian Regional Commission (Parts 1900--1999)
        XI  Armed Forces Retirement Home (Parts 2100--2199)
       XIV  Federal Labor Relations Authority, General Counsel of 
                the Federal Labor Relations Authority and Federal 
                Service Impasses Panel (Parts 2400--2499)
       XVI  Office of Government Ethics (Parts 2600--2699)
       XXI  Department of the Treasury (Parts 3100--3199)
      XXII  Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Parts 3200--
                3299)
     XXIII  Department of Energy (Parts 3300--3399)
      XXIV  Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (Parts 3400--
                3499)
       XXV  Department of the Interior (Parts 3500--3599)
      XXVI  Department of Defense (Parts 3600--3699)

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    XXVIII  Department of Justice (Parts 3800--3899)
      XXIX  Federal Communications Commission (Parts 3900--3999)
       XXX  Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation (Parts 4000--
                4099)
      XXXI  Farm Credit Administration (Parts 4100--4199)
    XXXIII  U.S. International Development Finance Corporation 
                (Parts 4300--4399)
     XXXIV  Securities and Exchange Commission (Parts 4400--4499)
      XXXV  Office of Personnel Management (Parts 4500--4599)
     XXXVI  Department of Homeland Security (Parts 4600--4699)
    XXXVII  Federal Election Commission (Parts 4700--4799)
        XL  Interstate Commerce Commission (Parts 5000--5099)
       XLI  Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Parts 5100--
                5199)
      XLII  Department of Labor (Parts 5200--5299)
     XLIII  National Science Foundation (Parts 5300--5399)
       XLV  Department of Health and Human Services (Parts 5500--
                5599)
      XLVI  Postal Rate Commission (Parts 5600--5699)
     XLVII  Federal Trade Commission (Parts 5700--5799)
    XLVIII  Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Parts 5800--5899)
      XLIX  Federal Labor Relations Authority (Parts 5900--5999)
         L  Department of Transportation (Parts 6000--6099)
       LII  Export-Import Bank of the United States (Parts 6200--
                6299)
      LIII  Department of Education (Parts 6300--6399)
       LIV  Environmental Protection Agency (Parts 6400--6499)
        LV  National Endowment for the Arts (Parts 6500--6599)
       LVI  National Endowment for the Humanities (Parts 6600--
                6699)
      LVII  General Services Administration (Parts 6700--6799)
     LVIII  Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 
                (Parts 6800--6899)
       LIX  National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Parts 
                6900--6999)
        LX  United States Postal Service (Parts 7000--7099)
       LXI  National Labor Relations Board (Parts 7100--7199)
      LXII  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Parts 7200--
                7299)
     LXIII  Inter-American Foundation (Parts 7300--7399)
      LXIV  Merit Systems Protection Board (Parts 7400--7499)
       LXV  Department of Housing and Urban Development (Parts 
                7500--7599)
      LXVI  National Archives and Records Administration (Parts 
                7600--7699)
     LXVII  Institute of Museum and Library Services (Parts 7700--
                7799)
    LXVIII  Commission on Civil Rights (Parts 7800--7899)
      LXIX  Tennessee Valley Authority (Parts 7900--7999)
       LXX  Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the 
                District of Columbia (Parts 8000--8099)
      LXXI  Consumer Product Safety Commission (Parts 8100--8199)
    LXXIII  Department of Agriculture (Parts 8300--8399)

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     LXXIV  Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission 
                (Parts 8400--8499)
     LXXVI  Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (Parts 
                8600--8699)
    LXXVII  Office of Management and Budget (Parts 8700--8799)
      LXXX  Federal Housing Finance Agency (Parts 9000--9099)
   LXXXIII  Special Inspector General for Afghanistan 
                Reconstruction (Parts 9300--9399)
    LXXXIV  Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Parts 9400--
                9499)
    LXXXVI  National Credit Union Administration (Parts 9600--
                9699)
     XCVII  Department of Homeland Security Human Resources 
                Management System (Department of Homeland 
                Security--Office of Personnel Management) (Parts 
                9700--9799)
    XCVIII  Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and 
                Efficiency (Parts 9800--9899)
      XCIX  Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization 
                Commission (Parts 9900--9999)
         C  National Council on Disability (Parts 10000--10049)
        CI  National Mediation Board (Parts 10100--10199)
       CII  U.S. Office of Special Counsel (Parts 10200--10299)

                      Title 6--Domestic Security

         I  Department of Homeland Security, Office of the 
                Secretary (Parts 1--199)
         X  Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board (Parts 
                1000--1099)

                         Title 7--Agriculture

            Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Agriculture 
                (Parts 0--26)
            Subtitle B--Regulations of the Department of 
                Agriculture
         I  Agricultural Marketing Service (Standards, 
                Inspections, Marketing Practices), Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 27--209)
        II  Food and Nutrition Service, Department of Agriculture 
                (Parts 210--299)
       III  Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 
                of Agriculture (Parts 300--399)
        IV  Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 400--499)
         V  Agricultural Research Service, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 500--599)
        VI  Natural Resources Conservation Service, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 600--699)
       VII  Farm Service Agency, Department of Agriculture (Parts 
                700--799)
      VIII  Agricultural Marketing Service (Federal Grain 
                Inspection Service, Fair Trade Practices Program), 
                Department of Agriculture (Parts 800--899)

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        IX  Agricultural Marketing Service (Marketing Agreements 
                and Orders; Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts), Department 
                of Agriculture (Parts 900--999)
         X  Agricultural Marketing Service (Marketing Agreements 
                and Orders; Milk), Department of Agriculture 
                (Parts 1000--1199)
        XI  Agricultural Marketing Service (Marketing Agreements 
                and Orders; Miscellaneous Commodities), Department 
                of Agriculture (Parts 1200--1299)
       XIV  Commodity Credit Corporation, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 1400--1499)
        XV  Foreign Agricultural Service, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 1500--1599)
       XVI  [Reserved]
      XVII  Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture 
                (Parts 1700--1799)
     XVIII  Rural Housing Service, Rural Business-Cooperative 
                Service, Rural Utilities Service, and Farm Service 
                Agency, Department of Agriculture (Parts 1800--
                2099)
        XX  [Reserved]
       XXV  Office of Advocacy and Outreach, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 2500--2599)
      XXVI  Office of Inspector General, Department of Agriculture 
                (Parts 2600--2699)
     XXVII  Office of Information Resources Management, Department 
                of Agriculture (Parts 2700--2799)
    XXVIII  Office of Operations, Department of Agriculture (Parts 
                2800--2899)
      XXIX  Office of Energy Policy and New Uses, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 2900--2999)
       XXX  Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 3000--3099)
      XXXI  Office of Environmental Quality, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 3100--3199)
     XXXII  Office of Procurement and Property Management, 
                Department of Agriculture (Parts 3200--3299)
    XXXIII  Office of Transportation, Department of Agriculture 
                (Parts 3300--3399)
     XXXIV  National Institute of Food and Agriculture (Parts 
                3400--3499)
      XXXV  Rural Housing Service, Department of Agriculture 
                (Parts 3500--3599)
     XXXVI  National Agricultural Statistics Service, Department 
                of Agriculture (Parts 3600--3699)
    XXXVII  Economic Research Service, Department of Agriculture 
                (Parts 3700--3799)
   XXXVIII  World Agricultural Outlook Board, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 3800--3899)
       XLI  [Reserved]
      XLII  Rural Business-Cooperative Service and Rural Utilities 
                Service, Department of Agriculture (Parts 4200--
                4299)

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         L  Rural Business-Cooperative Service, and Rural 
                Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture 
                (Parts 5000--5099)

                    Title 8--Aliens and Nationality

         I  Department of Homeland Security (Parts 1--499)
         V  Executive Office for Immigration Review, Department of 
                Justice (Parts 1000--1399)

                 Title 9--Animals and Animal Products

         I  Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Department 
                of Agriculture (Parts 1--199)
        II  Agricultural Marketing Service (Fair Trade Practices 
                Program), Department of Agriculture (Parts 200--
                299)
       III  Food Safety and Inspection Service, Department of 
                Agriculture (Parts 300--599)

                           Title 10--Energy

         I  Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Parts 0--199)
        II  Department of Energy (Parts 200--699)
       III  Department of Energy (Parts 700--999)
         X  Department of Energy (General Provisions) (Parts 
                1000--1099)
      XIII  Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board (Parts 1300--
                1399)
      XVII  Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board (Parts 1700--
                1799)
     XVIII  Northeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste 
                Commission (Parts 1800--1899)

                      Title 11--Federal Elections

         I  Federal Election Commission (Parts 1--9099)
        II  Election Assistance Commission (Parts 9400--9499)

                      Title 12--Banks and Banking

         I  Comptroller of the Currency, Department of the 
                Treasury (Parts 1--199)
        II  Federal Reserve System (Parts 200--299)
       III  Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (Parts 300--399)
        IV  Export-Import Bank of the United States (Parts 400--
                499)
         V  [Reserved]
        VI  Farm Credit Administration (Parts 600--699)
       VII  National Credit Union Administration (Parts 700--799)
      VIII  Federal Financing Bank (Parts 800--899)
        IX  (Parts 900--999) [Reserved]
         X  Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (Parts 1000--
                1099)

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        XI  Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council 
                (Parts 1100--1199)
       XII  Federal Housing Finance Agency (Parts 1200--1299)
      XIII  Financial Stability Oversight Council (Parts 1300--
                1399)
       XIV  Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation (Parts 1400--
                1499)
        XV  Department of the Treasury (Parts 1500--1599)
       XVI  Office of Financial Research, Department of the 
                Treasury (Parts 1600--1699)
      XVII  Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, 
                Department of Housing and Urban Development (Parts 
                1700--1799)
     XVIII  Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, 
                Department of the Treasury (Parts 1800--1899)

               Title 13--Business Credit and Assistance

         I  Small Business Administration (Parts 1--199)
       III  Economic Development Administration, Department of 
                Commerce (Parts 300--399)
        IV  Emergency Steel Guarantee Loan Board (Parts 400--499)
         V  Emergency Oil and Gas Guaranteed Loan Board (Parts 
                500--599)

                    Title 14--Aeronautics and Space

         I  Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
                Transportation (Parts 1--199)
        II  Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation 
                (Aviation Proceedings) (Parts 200--399)
       III  Commercial Space Transportation, Federal Aviation 
                Administration, Department of Transportation 
                (Parts 400--1199)
         V  National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Parts 
                1200--1299)
        VI  Air Transportation System Stabilization (Parts 1300--
                1399)

                 Title 15--Commerce and Foreign Trade

            Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Commerce (Parts 
                0--29)
            Subtitle B--Regulations Relating to Commerce and 
                Foreign Trade
         I  Bureau of the Census, Department of Commerce (Parts 
                30--199)
        II  National Institute of Standards and Technology, 
                Department of Commerce (Parts 200--299)
       III  International Trade Administration, Department of 
                Commerce (Parts 300--399)
        IV  Foreign-Trade Zones Board, Department of Commerce 
                (Parts 400--499)
       VII  Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of 
                Commerce (Parts 700--799)

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      VIII  Bureau of Economic Analysis, Department of Commerce 
                (Parts 800--899)
        IX  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 
                Department of Commerce (Parts 900--999)
        XI  National Technical Information Service, Department of 
                Commerce (Parts 1100--1199)
      XIII  East-West Foreign Trade Board (Parts 1300--1399)
       XIV  Minority Business Development Agency (Parts 1400--
                1499)
        XV  Office of the Under-Secretary for Economic Affairs, 
                Department of Commerce (Parts 1500--1599)
            Subtitle C--Regulations Relating to Foreign Trade 
                Agreements
        XX  Office of the United States Trade Representative 
                (Parts 2000--2099)
            Subtitle D--Regulations Relating to Telecommunications 
                and Information
     XXIII  National Telecommunications and Information 
                Administration, Department of Commerce (Parts 
                2300--2399) [Reserved]

                    Title 16--Commercial Practices

         I  Federal Trade Commission (Parts 0--999)
        II  Consumer Product Safety Commission (Parts 1000--1799)

             Title 17--Commodity and Securities Exchanges

         I  Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Parts 1--199)
        II  Securities and Exchange Commission (Parts 200--399)
        IV  Department of the Treasury (Parts 400--499)

          Title 18--Conservation of Power and Water Resources

         I  Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Department of 
                Energy (Parts 1--399)
       III  Delaware River Basin Commission (Parts 400--499)
        VI  Water Resources Council (Parts 700--799)
      VIII  Susquehanna River Basin Commission (Parts 800--899)
      XIII  Tennessee Valley Authority (Parts 1300--1399)

                       Title 19--Customs Duties

         I  U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of 
                Homeland Security; Department of the Treasury 
                (Parts 0--199)
        II  United States International Trade Commission (Parts 
                200--299)
       III  International Trade Administration, Department of 
                Commerce (Parts 300--399)
        IV  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department 
                of Homeland Security (Parts 400--599) [Reserved]

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                     Title 20--Employees' Benefits

         I  Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department 
                of Labor (Parts 1--199)
        II  Railroad Retirement Board (Parts 200--399)
       III  Social Security Administration (Parts 400--499)
        IV  Employees' Compensation Appeals Board, Department of 
                Labor (Parts 500--599)
         V  Employment and Training Administration, Department of 
                Labor (Parts 600--699)
        VI  Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department 
                of Labor (Parts 700--799)
       VII  Benefits Review Board, Department of Labor (Parts 
                800--899)
      VIII  Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries (Parts 
                900--999)
        IX  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Veterans' 
                Employment and Training Service, Department of 
                Labor (Parts 1000--1099)

                       Title 21--Food and Drugs

         I  Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and 
                Human Services (Parts 1--1299)
        II  Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice 
                (Parts 1300--1399)
       III  Office of National Drug Control Policy (Parts 1400--
                1499)

                      Title 22--Foreign Relations

         I  Department of State (Parts 1--199)
        II  Agency for International Development (Parts 200--299)
       III  Peace Corps (Parts 300--399)
        IV  International Joint Commission, United States and 
                Canada (Parts 400--499)
         V  United States Agency for Global Media (Parts 500--599)
       VII  U.S. International Development Finance Corporation 
                (Parts 700--799)
        IX  Foreign Service Grievance Board (Parts 900--999)
         X  Inter-American Foundation (Parts 1000--1099)
        XI  International Boundary and Water Commission, United 
                States and Mexico, United States Section (Parts 
                1100--1199)
       XII  United States International Development Cooperation 
                Agency (Parts 1200--1299)
      XIII  Millennium Challenge Corporation (Parts 1300--1399)
       XIV  Foreign Service Labor Relations Board; Federal Labor 
                Relations Authority; General Counsel of the 
                Federal Labor Relations Authority; and the Foreign 
                Service Impasse Disputes Panel (Parts 1400--1499)
        XV  African Development Foundation (Parts 1500--1599)
       XVI  Japan-United States Friendship Commission (Parts 
                1600--1699)
      XVII  United States Institute of Peace (Parts 1700--1799)

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                          Title 23--Highways

         I  Federal Highway Administration, Department of 
                Transportation (Parts 1--999)
        II  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and 
                Federal Highway Administration, Department of 
                Transportation (Parts 1200--1299)
       III  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 
                Department of Transportation (Parts 1300--1399)

                Title 24--Housing and Urban Development

            Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary, Department of 
                Housing and Urban Development (Parts 0--99)
            Subtitle B--Regulations Relating to Housing and Urban 
                Development
         I  Office of Assistant Secretary for Equal Opportunity, 
                Department of Housing and Urban Development (Parts 
                100--199)
        II  Office of Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal 
                Housing Commissioner, Department of Housing and 
                Urban Development (Parts 200--299)
       III  Government National Mortgage Association, Department 
                of Housing and Urban Development (Parts 300--399)
        IV  Office of Housing and Office of Multifamily Housing 
                Assistance Restructuring, Department of Housing 
                and Urban Development (Parts 400--499)
         V  Office of Assistant Secretary for Community Planning 
                and Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
                Development (Parts 500--599)
        VI  Office of Assistant Secretary for Community Planning 
                and Development, Department of Housing and Urban 
                Development (Parts 600--699) [Reserved]
       VII  Office of the Secretary, Department of Housing and 
                Urban Development (Housing Assistance Programs and 
                Public and Indian Housing Programs) (Parts 700--
                799)
      VIII  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal 
                Housing Commissioner, Department of Housing and 
                Urban Development (Section 8 Housing Assistance 
                Programs, Section 202 Direct Loan Program, Section 
                202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program and 
                Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons With 
                Disabilities Program) (Parts 800--899)
        IX  Office of Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian 
                Housing, Department of Housing and Urban 
                Development (Parts 900--1699)
         X  Office of Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal 
                Housing Commissioner, Department of Housing and 
                Urban Development (Interstate Land Sales 
                Registration Program) (Parts 1700--1799) 
                [Reserved]
       XII  Office of Inspector General, Department of Housing and 
                Urban Development (Parts 2000--2099)
        XV  Emergency Mortgage Insurance and Loan Programs, 
                Department of Housing and Urban Development (Parts 
                2700--2799) [Reserved]

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        XX  Office of Assistant Secretary for Housing--Federal 
                Housing Commissioner, Department of Housing and 
                Urban Development (Parts 3200--3899)
      XXIV  Board of Directors of the HOPE for Homeowners Program 
                (Parts 4000--4099) [Reserved]
       XXV  Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation (Parts 4100--
                4199)

                           Title 25--Indians

         I  Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior 
                (Parts 1--299)
        II  Indian Arts and Crafts Board, Department of the 
                Interior (Parts 300--399)
       III  National Indian Gaming Commission, Department of the 
                Interior (Parts 500--599)
        IV  Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation (Parts 
                700--899)
         V  Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, 
                and Indian Health Service, Department of Health 
                and Human Services (Part 900--999)
        VI  Office of the Assistant Secretary, Indian Affairs, 
                Department of the Interior (Parts 1000--1199)
       VII  Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians, 
                Department of the Interior (Parts 1200--1299)

                      Title 26--Internal Revenue

         I  Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury 
                (Parts 1--End)

           Title 27--Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms

         I  Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Department 
                of the Treasury (Parts 1--399)
        II  Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 
                Department of Justice (Parts 400--799)

                   Title 28--Judicial Administration

         I  Department of Justice (Parts 0--299)
       III  Federal Prison Industries, Inc., Department of Justice 
                (Parts 300--399)
         V  Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice (Parts 500--
                599)
        VI  Offices of Independent Counsel, Department of Justice 
                (Parts 600--699)
       VII  Office of Independent Counsel (Parts 700--799)
      VIII  Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the 
                District of Columbia (Parts 800--899)
        IX  National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact Council 
                (Parts 900--999)

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        XI  Department of Justice and Department of State (Parts 
                1100--1199)

                            Title 29--Labor

            Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Labor (Parts 
                0--99)
            Subtitle B--Regulations Relating to Labor
         I  National Labor Relations Board (Parts 100--199)
        II  Office of Labor-Management Standards, Department of 
                Labor (Parts 200--299)
       III  National Railroad Adjustment Board (Parts 300--399)
        IV  Office of Labor-Management Standards, Department of 
                Labor (Parts 400--499)
         V  Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor (Parts 
                500--899)
        IX  Construction Industry Collective Bargaining Commission 
                (Parts 900--999)
         X  National Mediation Board (Parts 1200--1299)
       XII  Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (Parts 
                1400--1499)
       XIV  Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (Parts 1600--
                1699)
      XVII  Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 
                Department of Labor (Parts 1900--1999)
        XX  Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission 
                (Parts 2200--2499)
       XXV  Employee Benefits Security Administration, Department 
                of Labor (Parts 2500--2599)
     XXVII  Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission 
                (Parts 2700--2799)
        XL  Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (Parts 4000--
                4999)

                      Title 30--Mineral Resources

         I  Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of 
                Labor (Parts 1--199)
        II  Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, 
                Department of the Interior (Parts 200--299)
        IV  Geological Survey, Department of the Interior (Parts 
                400--499)
         V  Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Department of the 
                Interior (Parts 500--599)
       VII  Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, 
                Department of the Interior (Parts 700--999)
       XII  Office of Natural Resources Revenue, Department of the 
                Interior (Parts 1200--1299)

                 Title 31--Money and Finance: Treasury

            Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of the Treasury 
                (Parts 0--50)
            Subtitle B--Regulations Relating to Money and Finance

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         I  Monetary Offices, Department of the Treasury (Parts 
                51--199)
        II  Fiscal Service, Department of the Treasury (Parts 
                200--399)
        IV  Secret Service, Department of the Treasury (Parts 
                400--499)
         V  Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the 
                Treasury (Parts 500--599)
        VI  Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Department of the 
                Treasury (Parts 600--699)
       VII  Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Department of 
                the Treasury (Parts 700--799)
      VIII  Office of Investment Security, Department of the 
                Treasury (Parts 800--899)
        IX  Federal Claims Collection Standards (Department of the 
                Treasury--Department of Justice) (Parts 900--999)
         X  Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Department of 
                the Treasury (Parts 1000--1099)

                      Title 32--National Defense

            Subtitle A--Department of Defense
         I  Office of the Secretary of Defense (Parts 1--399)
         V  Department of the Army (Parts 400--699)
        VI  Department of the Navy (Parts 700--799)
       VII  Department of the Air Force (Parts 800--1099)
            Subtitle B--Other Regulations Relating to National 
                Defense
       XII  Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (Parts 
                1200--1299)
       XVI  Selective Service System (Parts 1600--1699)
      XVII  Office of the Director of National Intelligence (Parts 
                1700--1799)
     XVIII  National Counterintelligence Center (Parts 1800--1899)
       XIX  Central Intelligence Agency (Parts 1900--1999)
        XX  Information Security Oversight Office, National 
                Archives and Records Administration (Parts 2000--
                2099)
       XXI  National Security Council (Parts 2100--2199)
      XXIV  Office of Science and Technology Policy (Parts 2400--
                2499)
     XXVII  Office for Micronesian Status Negotiations (Parts 
                2700--2799)
    XXVIII  Office of the Vice President of the United States 
                (Parts 2800--2899)

               Title 33--Navigation and Navigable Waters

         I  Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (Parts 
                1--199)
        II  Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army, Department 
                of Defense (Parts 200--399)
        IV  Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development 
                Corporation, Department of Transportation (Parts 
                400--499)

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                          Title 34--Education

            Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary, Department of 
                Education (Parts 1--99)
            Subtitle B--Regulations of the Offices of the 
                Department of Education
         I  Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education 
                (Parts 100--199)
        II  Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, 
                Department of Education (Parts 200--299)
       III  Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative 
                Services, Department of Education (Parts 300--399)
        IV  Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, 
                Department of Education (Parts 400--499)
         V  Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages 
                Affairs, Department of Education (Parts 500--599) 
                [Reserved]
        VI  Office of Postsecondary Education, Department of 
                Education (Parts 600--699)
       VII  Office of Educational Research and Improvement, 
                Department of Education (Parts 700--799) 
                [Reserved]
            Subtitle C--Regulations Relating to Education
        XI  [Reserved]
       XII  National Council on Disability (Parts 1200--1299)

                          Title 35 [Reserved]

             Title 36--Parks, Forests, and Public Property

         I  National Park Service, Department of the Interior 
                (Parts 1--199)
        II  Forest Service, Department of Agriculture (Parts 200--
                299)
       III  Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army (Parts 
                300--399)
        IV  American Battle Monuments Commission (Parts 400--499)
         V  Smithsonian Institution (Parts 500--599)
        VI  [Reserved]
       VII  Library of Congress (Parts 700--799)
      VIII  Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Parts 800--
                899)
        IX  Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation (Parts 
                900--999)
         X  Presidio Trust (Parts 1000--1099)
        XI  Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance 
                Board (Parts 1100--1199)
       XII  National Archives and Records Administration (Parts 
                1200--1299)
        XV  Oklahoma City National Memorial Trust (Parts 1500--
                1599)
       XVI  Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National 
                Environmental Policy Foundation (Parts 1600--1699)

             Title 37--Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights

         I  United States Patent and Trademark Office, Department 
                of Commerce (Parts 1--199)
        II  U.S. Copyright Office, Library of Congress (Parts 
                200--299)

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       III  Copyright Royalty Board, Library of Congress (Parts 
                300--399)
        IV  National Institute of Standards and Technology, 
                Department of Commerce (Parts 400--599)

           Title 38--Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief

         I  Department of Veterans Affairs (Parts 0--199)
        II  Armed Forces Retirement Home (Parts 200--299)

                       Title 39--Postal Service

         I  United States Postal Service (Parts 1--999)
       III  Postal Regulatory Commission (Parts 3000--3099)

                  Title 40--Protection of Environment

         I  Environmental Protection Agency (Parts 1--1099)
        IV  Environmental Protection Agency and Department of 
                Justice (Parts 1400--1499)
         V  Council on Environmental Quality (Parts 1500--1599)
        VI  Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (Parts 
                1600--1699)
       VII  Environmental Protection Agency and Department of 
                Defense; Uniform National Discharge Standards for 
                Vessels of the Armed Forces (Parts 1700--1799)
      VIII  Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (Parts 1800--
                1899)
        IX  Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Part 
                1900)

          Title 41--Public Contracts and Property Management

            Subtitle A--Federal Procurement Regulations System 
                [Note]
            Subtitle B--Other Provisions Relating to Public 
                Contracts
        50  Public Contracts, Department of Labor (Parts 50-1--50-
                999)
        51  Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or 
                Severely Disabled (Parts 51-1--51-99)
        60  Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal 
                Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor (Parts 
                60-1--60-999)
        61  Office of the Assistant Secretary for Veterans' 
                Employment and Training Service, Department of 
                Labor (Parts 61-1--61-999)
   62--100  [Reserved]
            Subtitle C--Federal Property Management Regulations 
                System
       101  Federal Property Management Regulations (Parts 101-1--
                101-99)
       102  Federal Management Regulation (Parts 102-1--102-299)
  103--104  [Reserved]
       105  General Services Administration (Parts 105-1--105-999)

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       109  Department of Energy Property Management Regulations 
                (Parts 109-1--109-99)
       114  Department of the Interior (Parts 114-1--114-99)
       115  Environmental Protection Agency (Parts 115-1--115-99)
       128  Department of Justice (Parts 128-1--128-99)
  129--200  [Reserved]
            Subtitle D--Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security
       201  Federal Acquisition Security Council (Parts 201-1--
                201-99)
            Subtitle E [Reserved]
            Subtitle F--Federal Travel Regulation System
       300  General (Parts 300-1--300-99)
       301  Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel Allowances (Parts 301-1--
                301-99)
       302  Relocation Allowances (Parts 302-1--302-99)
       303  Payment of Expenses Connected with the Death of 
                Certain Employees (Part 303-1--303-99)
       304  Payment of Travel Expenses from a Non-Federal Source 
                (Parts 304-1--304-99)

                        Title 42--Public Health

         I  Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human 
                Services (Parts 1--199)
   II--III  [Reserved]
        IV  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department 
                of Health and Human Services (Parts 400--699)
         V  Office of Inspector General-Health Care, Department of 
                Health and Human Services (Parts 1000--1099)

                   Title 43--Public Lands: Interior

            Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of the Interior 
                (Parts 1--199)
            Subtitle B--Regulations Relating to Public Lands
         I  Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior 
                (Parts 400--999)
        II  Bureau of Land Management, Department of the Interior 
                (Parts 1000--9999)
       III  Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation 
                Commission (Parts 10000--10099)

             Title 44--Emergency Management and Assistance

         I  Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of 
                Homeland Security (Parts 0--399)
        IV  Department of Commerce and Department of 
                Transportation (Parts 400--499)

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                       Title 45--Public Welfare

            Subtitle A--Department of Health and Human Services 
                (Parts 1--199)
            Subtitle B--Regulations Relating to Public Welfare
        II  Office of Family Assistance (Assistance Programs), 
                Administration for Children and Families, 
                Department of Health and Human Services (Parts 
                200--299)
       III  Office of Child Support Enforcement (Child Support 
                Enforcement Program), Administration for Children 
                and Families, Department of Health and Human 
                Services (Parts 300--399)
        IV  Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for 
                Children and Families, Department of Health and 
                Human Services (Parts 400--499)
         V  Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the United 
                States, Department of Justice (Parts 500--599)
        VI  National Science Foundation (Parts 600--699)
       VII  Commission on Civil Rights (Parts 700--799)
      VIII  Office of Personnel Management (Parts 800--899)
        IX  Denali Commission (Parts 900--999)
         X  Office of Community Services, Administration for 
                Children and Families, Department of Health and 
                Human Services (Parts 1000--1099)
        XI  National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities 
                (Parts 1100--1199)
       XII  Corporation for National and Community Service (Parts 
                1200--1299)
      XIII  Administration for Children and Families, Department 
                of Health and Human Services (Parts 1300--1399)
       XVI  Legal Services Corporation (Parts 1600--1699)
      XVII  National Commission on Libraries and Information 
                Science (Parts 1700--1799)
     XVIII  Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation (Parts 1800--
                1899)
       XXI  Commission of Fine Arts (Parts 2100--2199)
     XXIII  Arctic Research Commission (Parts 2300--2399)
      XXIV  James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation (Parts 
                2400--2499)
       XXV  Corporation for National and Community Service (Parts 
                2500--2599)

                          Title 46--Shipping

         I  Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (Parts 
                1--199)
        II  Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation 
                (Parts 200--399)
       III  Coast Guard (Great Lakes Pilotage), Department of 
                Homeland Security (Parts 400--499)
        IV  Federal Maritime Commission (Parts 500--599)

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                      Title 47--Telecommunication

         I  Federal Communications Commission (Parts 0--199)
        II  Office of Science and Technology Policy and National 
                Security Council (Parts 200--299)
       III  National Telecommunications and Information 
                Administration, Department of Commerce (Parts 
                300--399)
        IV  National Telecommunications and Information 
                Administration, Department of Commerce, and 
                National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 
                Department of Transportation (Parts 400--499)
         V  The First Responder Network Authority (Parts 500--599)

           Title 48--Federal Acquisition Regulations System

         1  Federal Acquisition Regulation (Parts 1--99)
         2  Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of 
                Defense (Parts 200--299)
         3  Department of Health and Human Services (Parts 300--
                399)
         4  Department of Agriculture (Parts 400--499)
         5  General Services Administration (Parts 500--599)
         6  Department of State (Parts 600--699)
         7  Agency for International Development (Parts 700--799)
         8  Department of Veterans Affairs (Parts 800--899)
         9  Department of Energy (Parts 900--999)
        10  Department of the Treasury (Parts 1000--1099)
        12  Department of Transportation (Parts 1200--1299)
        13  Department of Commerce (Parts 1300--1399)
        14  Department of the Interior (Parts 1400--1499)
        15  Environmental Protection Agency (Parts 1500--1599)
        16  Office of Personnel Management Federal Employees 
                Health Benefits Acquisition Regulation (Parts 
                1600--1699)
        17  Office of Personnel Management (Parts 1700--1799)
        18  National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Parts 
                1800--1899)
        19  Broadcasting Board of Governors (Parts 1900--1999)
        20  Nuclear Regulatory Commission (Parts 2000--2099)
        21  Office of Personnel Management, Federal Employees 
                Group Life Insurance Federal Acquisition 
                Regulation (Parts 2100--2199)
        23  Social Security Administration (Parts 2300--2399)
        24  Department of Housing and Urban Development (Parts 
                2400--2499)
        25  National Science Foundation (Parts 2500--2599)
        28  Department of Justice (Parts 2800--2899)
        29  Department of Labor (Parts 2900--2999)
        30  Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security 
                Acquisition Regulation (HSAR) (Parts 3000--3099)
        34  Department of Education Acquisition Regulation (Parts 
                3400--3499)

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        51  Department of the Army Acquisition Regulations (Parts 
                5100--5199) [Reserved]
        52  Department of the Navy Acquisition Regulations (Parts 
                5200--5299)
        53  Department of the Air Force Federal Acquisition 
                Regulation Supplement (Parts 5300--5399) 
                [Reserved]
        54  Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense (Parts 
                5400--5499)
        57  African Development Foundation (Parts 5700--5799)
        61  Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, General Services 
                Administration (Parts 6100--6199)
        99  Cost Accounting Standards Board, Office of Federal 
                Procurement Policy, Office of Management and 
                Budget (Parts 9900--9999)

                       Title 49--Transportation

            Subtitle A--Office of the Secretary of Transportation 
                (Parts 1--99)
            Subtitle B--Other Regulations Relating to 
                Transportation
         I  Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety 
                Administration, Department of Transportation 
                (Parts 100--199)
        II  Federal Railroad Administration, Department of 
                Transportation (Parts 200--299)
       III  Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 
                Department of Transportation (Parts 300--399)
        IV  Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security (Parts 
                400--499)
         V  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 
                Department of Transportation (Parts 500--599)
        VI  Federal Transit Administration, Department of 
                Transportation (Parts 600--699)
       VII  National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK) 
                (Parts 700--799)
      VIII  National Transportation Safety Board (Parts 800--999)
         X  Surface Transportation Board (Parts 1000--1399)
        XI  Research and Innovative Technology Administration, 
                Department of Transportation (Parts 1400--1499) 
                [Reserved]
       XII  Transportation Security Administration, Department of 
                Homeland Security (Parts 1500--1699)

                   Title 50--Wildlife and Fisheries

         I  United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of 
                the Interior (Parts 1--199)
        II  National Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic 
                and Atmospheric Administration, Department of 
                Commerce (Parts 200--299)
       III  International Fishing and Related Activities (Parts 
                300--399)

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        IV  Joint Regulations (United States Fish and Wildlife 
                Service, Department of the Interior and National 
                Marine Fisheries Service, National Oceanic and 
                Atmospheric Administration, Department of 
                Commerce); Endangered Species Committee 
                Regulations (Parts 400--499)
         V  Marine Mammal Commission (Parts 500--599)
        VI  Fishery Conservation and Management, National Oceanic 
                and Atmospheric Administration, Department of 
                Commerce (Parts 600--699)

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           Alphabetical List of Agencies Appearing in the CFR




                     (Revised as of October 1, 2022)

                                                  CFR Title, Subtitle or 
                     Agency                               Chapter

Administrative Conference of the United States    1, III
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation         36, VIII
Advocacy and Outreach, Office of                  7, XXV
Afghanistan Reconstruction, Special Inspector     5, LXXXIII
     General for
African Development Foundation                    22, XV
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 57
Agency for International Development              2, VII; 22, II
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 7
Agricultural Marketing Service                    7, I, VIII, IX, X, XI; 9, 
                                                  II
Agricultural Research Service                     7, V
Agriculture, Department of                        2, IV; 5, LXXIII
  Advocacy and Outreach, Office of                7, XXV
  Agricultural Marketing Service                  7, I, VIII, IX, X, XI; 9, 
                                                  II
  Agricultural Research Service                   7, V
  Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service      7, III; 9, I
  Chief Financial Officer, Office of              7, XXX
  Commodity Credit Corporation                    7, XIV
  Economic Research Service                       7, XXXVII
  Energy Policy and New Uses, Office of           2, IX; 7, XXIX
  Environmental Quality, Office of                7, XXXI
  Farm Service Agency                             7, VII, XVIII
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 4
  Federal Crop Insurance Corporation              7, IV
  Food and Nutrition Service                      7, II
  Food Safety and Inspection Service              9, III
  Foreign Agricultural Service                    7, XV
  Forest Service                                  36, II
  Information Resources Management, Office of     7, XXVII
  Inspector General, Office of                    7, XXVI
  National Agricultural Library                   7, XLI
  National Agricultural Statistics Service        7, XXXVI
  National Institute of Food and Agriculture      7, XXXIV
  Natural Resources Conservation Service          7, VI
  Operations, Office of                           7, XXVIII
  Procurement and Property Management, Office of  7, XXXII
  Rural Business-Cooperative Service              7, XVIII, XLII
  Rural Development Administration                7, XLII
  Rural Housing Service                           7, XVIII, XXXV
  Rural Utilities Service                         7, XVII, XVIII, XLII
  Secretary of Agriculture, Office of             7, Subtitle A
  Transportation, Office of                       7, XXXIII
  World Agricultural Outlook Board                7, XXXVIII
Air Force, Department of                          32, VII
  Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement       48, 53
Air Transportation Stabilization Board            14, VI
Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau          27, I
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives,       27, II
     Bureau of
AMTRAK                                            49, VII
American Battle Monuments Commission              36, IV
American Indians, Office of the Special Trustee   25, VII
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service        7, III; 9, I
Appalachian Regional Commission                   5, IX
Architectural and Transportation Barriers         36, XI
   Compliance Board
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Arctic Research Commission                        45, XXIII
Armed Forces Retirement Home                      5, XI; 38, II
Army, Department of                               32, V
  Engineers, Corps of                             33, II; 36, III
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 51
Benefits Review Board                             20, VII
Bilingual Education and Minority Languages        34, V
     Affairs, Office of
Blind or Severely Disabled, Committee for         41, 51
     Purchase from People Who Are
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 19
Career, Technical, and Adult Education, Office    34, IV
     of
Census Bureau                                     15, I
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services          42, IV
Central Intelligence Agency                       32, XIX
Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board    40, VI
Chief Financial Officer, Office of                7, XXX
Child Support Enforcement, Office of              45, III
Children and Families, Administration for         45, II, III, IV, X, XIII
Civil Rights, Commission on                       5, LXVIII; 45, VII
Civil Rights, Office for                          34, I
Coast Guard                                       33, I; 46, I; 49, IV
Coast Guard (Great Lakes Pilotage)                46, III
Commerce, Department of                           2, XIII; 44, IV; 50, VI
  Census Bureau                                   15, I
  Economic Affairs, Office of the Under-          15, XV
       Secretary for
  Economic Analysis, Bureau of                    15, VIII
  Economic Development Administration             13, III
  Emergency Management and Assistance             44, IV
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 13
  Foreign-Trade Zones Board                       15, IV
  Industry and Security, Bureau of                15, VII
  International Trade Administration              15, III; 19, III
  National Institute of Standards and Technology  15, II; 37, IV
  National Marine Fisheries Service               50, II, IV
  National Oceanic and Atmospheric                15, IX; 50, II, III, IV, 
       Administration                             VI
  National Technical Information Service          15, XI
  National Telecommunications and Information     15, XXIII; 47, III, IV
       Administration
  National Weather Service                        15, IX
  Patent and Trademark Office, United States      37, I
  Secretary of Commerce, Office of                15, Subtitle A
Commercial Space Transportation                   14, III
Commodity Credit Corporation                      7, XIV
Commodity Futures Trading Commission              5, XLI; 17, I
Community Planning and Development, Office of     24, V, VI
     Assistant Secretary for
Community Services, Office of                     45, X
Comptroller of the Currency                       12, I
Construction Industry Collective Bargaining       29, IX
     Commission
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau              5, LXXXIV; 12, X
Consumer Product Safety Commission                5, LXXI; 16, II
Copyright Royalty Board                           37, III
Corporation for National and Community Service    2, XXII; 45, XII, XXV
Cost Accounting Standards Board                   48, 99
Council on Environmental Quality                  40, V
Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity    5, XCVIII
     and Efficiency
Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency    5, LXX; 28, VIII
     for the District of Columbia
Customs and Border Protection                     19, I
Defense, Department of                            2, XI; 5, XXVI; 32, 
                                                  Subtitle A; 40, VII
  Advanced Research Projects Agency               32, I
  Air Force Department                            32, VII
  Army Department                                 32, V; 33, II; 36, III; 
                                                  48, 51
  Defense Acquisition Regulations System          48, 2
  Defense Intelligence Agency                     32, I

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  Defense Logistics Agency                        32, I, XII; 48, 54
  Engineers, Corps of                             33, II; 36, III
  National Imagery and Mapping Agency             32, I
  Navy, Department of                             32, VI; 48, 52
  Secretary of Defense, Office of                 2, XI; 32, I
Defense Contract Audit Agency                     32, I
Defense Intelligence Agency                       32, I
Defense Logistics Agency                          32, XII; 48, 54
Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board           10, XVII
Delaware River Basin Commission                   18, III
Denali Commission                                 45, IX
Disability, National Council on                   5, C; 34, XII
District of Columbia, Court Services and          5, LXX; 28, VIII
     Offender Supervision Agency for the
Drug Enforcement Administration                   21, II
East-West Foreign Trade Board                     15, XIII
Economic Affairs, Office of the Under-Secretary   15, XV
     for
Economic Analysis, Bureau of                      15, VIII
Economic Development Administration               13, III
Economic Research Service                         7, XXXVII
Education, Department of                          2, XXXIV; 5, LIII
  Bilingual Education and Minority Languages      34, V
       Affairs, Office of
  Career, Technical, and Adult Education, Office  34, IV
       of
  Civil Rights, Office for                        34, I
  Educational Research and Improvement, Office    34, VII
       of
  Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of   34, II
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 34
  Postsecondary Education, Office of              34, VI
  Secretary of Education, Office of               34, Subtitle A
  Special Education and Rehabilitative Services,  34, III
       Office of
Educational Research and Improvement, Office of   34, VII
Election Assistance Commission                    2, LVIII; 11, II
Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of     34, II
Emergency Oil and Gas Guaranteed Loan Board       13, V
Emergency Steel Guarantee Loan Board              13, IV
Employee Benefits Security Administration         29, XXV
Employees' Compensation Appeals Board             20, IV
Employees Loyalty Board                           5, V
Employment and Training Administration            20, V
Employment Policy, National Commission for        1, IV
Employment Standards Administration               20, VI
Endangered Species Committee                      50, IV
Energy, Department of                             2, IX; 5, XXIII; 10, II, 
                                                  III, X
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 9
  Federal Energy Regulatory Commission            5, XXIV; 18, I
  Property Management Regulations                 41, 109
Energy, Office of                                 7, XXIX
Engineers, Corps of                               33, II; 36, III
Engraving and Printing, Bureau of                 31, VI
Environmental Protection Agency                   2, XV; 5, LIV; 40, I, IV, 
                                                  VII
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 15
  Property Management Regulations                 41, 115
Environmental Quality, Office of                  7, XXXI
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission           5, LXII; 29, XIV
Equal Opportunity, Office of Assistant Secretary  24, I
     for
Executive Office of the President                 3, I
  Environmental Quality, Council on               40, V
  Management and Budget, Office of                2, Subtitle A; 5, III, 
                                                  LXXVII; 14, VI; 48, 99
  National Drug Control Policy, Office of         2, XXXVI; 21, III
  National Security Council                       32, XXI; 47, II
  Science and Technology Policy, Office of        32, XXIV; 47, II
  Trade Representative, Office of the United      15, XX
       States
Export-Import Bank of the United States           2, XXXV; 5, LII; 12, IV

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Family Assistance, Office of                      45, II
Farm Credit Administration                        5, XXXI; 12, VI
Farm Credit System Insurance Corporation          5, XXX; 12, XIV
Farm Service Agency                               7, VII, XVIII
Federal Acquisition Regulation                    48, 1
Federal Acquisition Security Council              41, 201
Federal Aviation Administration                   14, I
  Commercial Space Transportation                 14, III
Federal Claims Collection Standards               31, IX
Federal Communications Commission                 5, XXIX; 47, I
Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Office of   41, 60
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation                7, IV
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation             5, XXII; 12, III
Federal Election Commission                       5, XXXVII; 11, I
Federal Emergency Management Agency               44, I
Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Federal    48, 21
     Acquisition Regulation
Federal Employees Health Benefits Acquisition     48, 16
     Regulation
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission              5, XXIV; 18, I
Federal Financial Institutions Examination        12, XI
     Council
Federal Financing Bank                            12, VIII
Federal Highway Administration                    23, I, II
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation            1, IV
Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight Office       12, XVII
Federal Housing Finance Agency                    5, LXXX; 12, XII
Federal Labor Relations Authority                 5, XIV, XLIX; 22, XIV
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center           31, VII
Federal Management Regulation                     41, 102
Federal Maritime Commission                       46, IV
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service        29, XII
Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission  5, LXXIV; 29, XXVII
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration       49, III
Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council   40, IX
Federal Prison Industries, Inc.                   28, III
Federal Procurement Policy Office                 48, 99
Federal Property Management Regulations           41, 101
Federal Railroad Administration                   49, II
Federal Register, Administrative Committee of     1, I
Federal Register, Office of                       1, II
Federal Reserve System                            12, II
  Board of Governors                              5, LVIII
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board        5, VI, LXXVI
Federal Service Impasses Panel                    5, XIV
Federal Trade Commission                          5, XLVII; 16, I
Federal Transit Administration                    49, VI
Federal Travel Regulation System                  41, Subtitle F
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network              31, X
Financial Research Office                         12, XVI
Financial Stability Oversight Council             12, XIII
Fine Arts, Commission of                          45, XXI
Fiscal Service                                    31, II
Fish and Wildlife Service, United States          50, I, IV
Food and Drug Administration                      21, I
Food and Nutrition Service                        7, II
Food Safety and Inspection Service                9, III
Foreign Agricultural Service                      7, XV
Foreign Assets Control, Office of                 31, V
Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the       45, V
     United States
Foreign Service Grievance Board                   22, IX
Foreign Service Impasse Disputes Panel            22, XIV
Foreign Service Labor Relations Board             22, XIV
Foreign-Trade Zones Board                         15, IV
Forest Service                                    36, II
General Services Administration                   5, LVII; 41, 105
  Contract Appeals, Board of                      48, 61
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 5
  Federal Management Regulation                   41, 102

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  Federal Property Management Regulations         41, 101
  Federal Travel Regulation System                41, Subtitle F
  General                                         41, 300
  Payment From a Non-Federal Source for Travel    41, 304
       Expenses
  Payment of Expenses Connected With the Death    41, 303
       of Certain Employees
  Relocation Allowances                           41, 302
  Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel Allowances          41, 301
Geological Survey                                 30, IV
Government Accountability Office                  4, I
Government Ethics, Office of                      5, XVI
Government National Mortgage Association          24, III
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards          7, VIII; 9, II
     Administration
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development       33, IV
     Corporation
Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council          2, LIX; 40, VIII
Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation            45, XVIII
Health and Human Services, Department of          2, III; 5, XLV; 45, 
                                                  Subtitle A
  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services        42, IV
  Child Support Enforcement, Office of            45, III
  Children and Families, Administration for       45, II, III, IV, X, XIII
  Community Services, Office of                   45, X
  Family Assistance, Office of                    45, II
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 3
  Food and Drug Administration                    21, I
  Indian Health Service                           25, V
  Inspector General (Health Care), Office of      42, V
  Public Health Service                           42, I
  Refugee Resettlement, Office of                 45, IV
Homeland Security, Department of                  2, XXX; 5, XXXVI; 6, I; 8, 
                                                  I
  Coast Guard                                     33, I; 46, I; 49, IV
  Coast Guard (Great Lakes Pilotage)              46, III
  Customs and Border Protection                   19, I
  Federal Emergency Management Agency             44, I
  Human Resources Management and Labor Relations  5, XCVII
       Systems
  Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bureau      19, IV
  Transportation Security Administration          49, XII
HOPE for Homeowners Program, Board of Directors   24, XXIV
     of
Housing, Office of, and Multifamily Housing       24, IV
     Assistance Restructuring, Office of
Housing and Urban Development, Department of      2, XXIV; 5, LXV; 24, 
                                                  Subtitle B
  Community Planning and Development, Office of   24, V, VI
       Assistant Secretary for
  Equal Opportunity, Office of Assistant          24, I
       Secretary for
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 24
  Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight, Office    12, XVII
       of
  Government National Mortgage Association        24, III
  Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner, Office   24, II, VIII, X, XX
       of Assistant Secretary for
  Housing, Office of, and Multifamily Housing     24, IV
       Assistance Restructuring, Office of
  Inspector General, Office of                    24, XII
  Public and Indian Housing, Office of Assistant  24, IX
       Secretary for
  Secretary, Office of                            24, Subtitle A, VII
Housing--Federal Housing Commissioner, Office of  24, II, VIII, X, XX
     Assistant Secretary for
Housing, Office of, and Multifamily Housing       24, IV
     Assistance Restructuring, Office of
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bureau        19, IV
Immigration Review, Executive Office for          8, V
Independent Counsel, Office of                    28, VII
Independent Counsel, Offices of                   28, VI
Indian Affairs, Bureau of                         25, I, V
Indian Affairs, Office of the Assistant           25, VI
   Secretary
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Indian Arts and Crafts Board                      25, II
Indian Health Service                             25, V
Industry and Security, Bureau of                  15, VII
Information Resources Management, Office of       7, XXVII
Information Security Oversight Office, National   32, XX
     Archives and Records Administration
Inspector General
  Agriculture Department                          7, XXVI
  Health and Human Services Department            42, V
  Housing and Urban Development Department        24, XII, XV
Institute of Peace, United States                 22, XVII
Inter-American Foundation                         5, LXIII; 22, X
Interior, Department of                           2, XIV
  American Indians, Office of the Special         25, VII
       Trustee
  Endangered Species Committee                    50, IV
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 14
  Federal Property Management Regulations System  41, 114
  Fish and Wildlife Service, United States        50, I, IV
  Geological Survey                               30, IV
  Indian Affairs, Bureau of                       25, I, V
  Indian Affairs, Office of the Assistant         25, VI
       Secretary
  Indian Arts and Crafts Board                    25, II
  Land Management, Bureau of                      43, II
  National Indian Gaming Commission               25, III
  National Park Service                           36, I
  Natural Resource Revenue, Office of             30, XII
  Ocean Energy Management, Bureau of              30, V
  Reclamation, Bureau of                          43, I
  Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Bureau    30, II
       of
  Secretary of the Interior, Office of            2, XIV; 43, Subtitle A
  Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement,     30, VII
       Office of
Internal Revenue Service                          26, I
International Boundary and Water Commission,      22, XI
     United States and Mexico, United States 
     Section
International Development, United States Agency   22, II
     for
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 7
International Development Cooperation Agency,     22, XII
     United States
International Development Finance Corporation,    5, XXXIII; 22, VII
     U.S.
International Joint Commission, United States     22, IV
     and Canada
International Organizations Employees Loyalty     5, V
     Board
International Trade Administration                15, III; 19, III
International Trade Commission, United States     19, II
Interstate Commerce Commission                    5, XL
Investment Security, Office of                    31, VIII
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation      45, XXIV
Japan-United States Friendship Commission         22, XVI
Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries       20, VIII
Justice, Department of                            2, XXVIII; 5, XXVIII; 28, 
                                                  I, XI; 40, IV
  Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives,     27, II
       Bureau of
  Drug Enforcement Administration                 21, II
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 28
  Federal Claims Collection Standards             31, IX
  Federal Prison Industries, Inc.                 28, III
  Foreign Claims Settlement Commission of the     45, V
       United States
  Immigration Review, Executive Office for        8, V
  Independent Counsel, Offices of                 28, VI
  Prisons, Bureau of                              28, V
  Property Management Regulations                 41, 128
Labor, Department of                              2, XXIX; 5, XLII
  Benefits Review Board                           20, VII
  Employee Benefits Security Administration       29, XXV
  Employees' Compensation Appeals Board           20, IV
  Employment and Training Administration          20, V
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 29

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  Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Office    41, 60
       of
  Federal Procurement Regulations System          41, 50
  Labor-Management Standards, Office of           29, II, IV
  Mine Safety and Health Administration           30, I
  Occupational Safety and Health Administration   29, XVII
  Public Contracts                                41, 50
  Secretary of Labor, Office of                   29, Subtitle A
  Veterans' Employment and Training Service,      41, 61; 20, IX
       Office of the Assistant Secretary for
  Wage and Hour Division                          29, V
  Workers' Compensation Programs, Office of       20, I, VI
Labor-Management Standards, Office of             29, II, IV
Land Management, Bureau of                        43, II
Legal Services Corporation                        45, XVI
Libraries and Information Science, National       45, XVII
     Commission on
Library of Congress                               36, VII
  Copyright Royalty Board                         37, III
  U.S. Copyright Office                           37, II
Management and Budget, Office of                  5, III, LXXVII; 14, VI; 
                                                  48, 99
Marine Mammal Commission                          50, V
Maritime Administration                           46, II
Merit Systems Protection Board                    5, II, LXIV
Micronesian Status Negotiations, Office for       32, XXVII
Military Compensation and Retirement              5, XCIX
     Modernization Commission
Millennium Challenge Corporation                  22, XIII
Mine Safety and Health Administration             30, I
Minority Business Development Agency              15, XIV
Miscellaneous Agencies                            1, IV
Monetary Offices                                  31, I
Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in     36, XVI
     National Environmental Policy Foundation
Museum and Library Services, Institute of         2, XXXI
National Aeronautics and Space Administration     2, XVIII; 5, LIX; 14, V
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 18
National Agricultural Library                     7, XLI
National Agricultural Statistics Service          7, XXXVI
National and Community Service, Corporation for   2, XXII; 45, XII, XXV
National Archives and Records Administration      2, XXVI; 5, LXVI; 36, XII
  Information Security Oversight Office           32, XX
National Capital Planning Commission              1, IV, VI
National Counterintelligence Center               32, XVIII
National Credit Union Administration              5, LXXXVI; 12, VII
National Crime Prevention and Privacy Compact     28, IX
     Council
National Drug Control Policy, Office of           2, XXXVI; 21, III
National Endowment for the Arts                   2, XXXII
National Endowment for the Humanities             2, XXXIII
National Foundation on the Arts and the           45, XI
     Humanities
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency           32, I
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration    23, II, III; 47, VI; 49, V
National Imagery and Mapping Agency               32, I
National Indian Gaming Commission                 25, III
National Institute of Food and Agriculture        7, XXXIV
National Institute of Standards and Technology    15, II; 37, IV
National Intelligence, Office of Director of      5, IV; 32, XVII
National Labor Relations Board                    5, LXI; 29, I
National Marine Fisheries Service                 50, II, IV
National Mediation Board                          5, CI; 29, X
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration   15, IX; 50, II, III, IV, 
                                                  VI
National Park Service                             36, I
National Railroad Adjustment Board                29, III
National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK)  49, VII
National Science Foundation                       2, XXV; 5, XLIII; 45, VI
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 25
National Security Council                         32, XXI; 47, II

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National Technical Information Service            15, XI
National Telecommunications and Information       15, XXIII; 47, III, IV, V
     Administration
National Transportation Safety Board              49, VIII
Natural Resource Revenue, Office of               30, XII
Natural Resources Conservation Service            7, VI
Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation, Office of      25, IV
Navy, Department of                               32, VI
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 52
Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation             24, XXV
Northeast Interstate Low-Level Radioactive Waste  10, XVIII
     Commission
Nuclear Regulatory Commission                     2, XX; 5, XLVIII; 10, I
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 20
Occupational Safety and Health Administration     29, XVII
Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission  29, XX
Ocean Energy Management, Bureau of                30, V
Oklahoma City National Memorial Trust             36, XV
Operations Office                                 7, XXVIII
Patent and Trademark Office, United States        37, I
Payment From a Non-Federal Source for Travel      41, 304
     Expenses
Payment of Expenses Connected With the Death of   41, 303
     Certain Employees
Peace Corps                                       2, XXXVII; 22, III
Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation       36, IX
Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation              29, XL
Personnel Management, Office of                   5, I, IV, XXXV; 45, VIII
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 17
  Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Federal  48, 21
       Acquisition Regulation
  Federal Employees Health Benefits Acquisition   48, 16
       Regulation
  Human Resources Management and Labor Relations  5, XCVII
       Systems, Department of Homeland Security
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety           49, I
     Administration
Postal Regulatory Commission                      5, XLVI; 39, III
Postal Service, United States                     5, LX; 39, I
Postsecondary Education, Office of                34, VI
President's Commission on White House             1, IV
     Fellowships
Presidio Trust                                    36, X
Prisons, Bureau of                                28, V
Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board       6, X
Procurement and Property Management, Office of    7, XXXII
Public and Indian Housing, Office of Assistant    24, IX
     Secretary for
Public Contracts, Department of Labor             41, 50
Public Health Service                             42, I
Railroad Retirement Board                         20, II
Reclamation, Bureau of                            43, I
Refugee Resettlement, Office of                   45, IV
Relocation Allowances                             41, 302
Research and Innovative Technology                49, XI
     Administration
Rural Business-Cooperative Service                7, XVIII, XLII, L
Rural Development Administration                  7, XLII
Rural Housing Service                             7, XVIII, XXXV, L
Rural Utilities Service                           7, XVII, XVIII, XLII, L
Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Bureau of   30, II
Science and Technology Policy, Office of          32, XXIV; 47, II
Secret Service                                    31, IV
Securities and Exchange Commission                5, XXXIV; 17, II
Selective Service System                          32, XVI
Small Business Administration                     2, XXVII; 13, I
Smithsonian Institution                           36, V
Social Security Administration                    2, XXIII; 20, III; 48, 23
Soldiers' and Airmen's Home, United States        5, XI
Special Counsel, Office of                        5, VIII
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services,    34, III
     Office of
State, Department of                              2, VI; 22, I; 28, XI
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 6

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Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement,       30, VII
     Office of
Surface Transportation Board                      49, X
Susquehanna River Basin Commission                18, VIII
Tennessee Valley Authority                        5, LXIX; 18, XIII
Trade Representative, United States, Office of    15, XX
Transportation, Department of                     2, XII; 5, L
  Commercial Space Transportation                 14, III
  Emergency Management and Assistance             44, IV
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 12
  Federal Aviation Administration                 14, I
  Federal Highway Administration                  23, I, II
  Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration     49, III
  Federal Railroad Administration                 49, II
  Federal Transit Administration                  49, VI
  Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development     33, IV
       Corporation
  Maritime Administration                         46, II
  National Highway Traffic Safety Administration  23, II, III; 47, IV; 49, V
  Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety         49, I
       Administration
  Secretary of Transportation, Office of          14, II; 49, Subtitle A
  Transportation Statistics Bureau                49, XI
Transportation, Office of                         7, XXXIII
Transportation Security Administration            49, XII
Transportation Statistics Bureau                  49, XI
Travel Allowances, Temporary Duty (TDY)           41, 301
Treasury, Department of the                       2, X; 5, XXI; 12, XV; 17, 
                                                  IV; 31, IX
  Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau        27, I
  Community Development Financial Institutions    12, XVIII
       Fund
  Comptroller of the Currency                     12, I
  Customs and Border Protection                   19, I
  Engraving and Printing, Bureau of               31, VI
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 10
  Federal Claims Collection Standards             31, IX
  Federal Law Enforcement Training Center         31, VII
  Financial Crimes Enforcement Network            31, X
  Fiscal Service                                  31, II
  Foreign Assets Control, Office of               31, V
  Internal Revenue Service                        26, I
  Investment Security, Office of                  31, VIII
  Monetary Offices                                31, I
  Secret Service                                  31, IV
  Secretary of the Treasury, Office of            31, Subtitle A
Truman, Harry S. Scholarship Foundation           45, XVIII
United States Agency for Global Media             22, V
United States and Canada, International Joint     22, IV
     Commission
United States and Mexico, International Boundary  22, XI
     and Water Commission, United States Section
U.S. Copyright Office                             37, II
U.S. Office of Special Counsel                    5, CII
Utah Reclamation Mitigation and Conservation      43, III
     Commission
Veterans Affairs, Department of                   2, VIII; 38, I
  Federal Acquisition Regulation                  48, 8
Veterans' Employment and Training Service,        41, 61; 20, IX
     Office of the Assistant Secretary for
Vice President of the United States, Office of    32, XXVIII
Wage and Hour Division                            29, V
Water Resources Council                           18, VI
Workers' Compensation Programs, Office of         20, I, VII
World Agricultural Outlook Board                  7, XXXVIII

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List of CFR Sections Affected



All changes in this volume of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that 
were made by documents published in the Federal Register since January 
1, 2017 are enumerated in the following list. Entries indicate the 
nature of the changes effected. Page numbers refer to Federal Register 
pages. The user should consult the entries for chapters, parts and 
subparts as well as sections for revisions.
For changes to this volume of the CFR prior to this listing, consult the 
annual edition of the monthly List of CFR Sections Affected (LSA). The 
LSA is available at www.goinfov.gov. For changes to this volume of the 
CFR prior to 2001, see the ``List of CFR Sections Affected, 1949-1963, 
1964-1972, 1973-1985, and 1986-2000'' published in 11 separate volumes. 
The ``List of CFR Sections Affected 1986-2000'' is available at 
www.goinfov.gov.

                                  2017

46 CFR
                                                                   82 FR
                                                                    Page
Chapter I
91.40-3 (a)(2) correctly amended; CFR correction...................34882
107.317 (b) revised................................................35091
110 Authority citation revised.....................................35091
110.15-1 (b) amended...............................................35091
110.25-3 (a)(1) revised............................................35091
111.33-1 Amended...................................................35091
111.105-19 Amended.................................................35091
116.202 (a) introductory text revised..............................35091
120.340 (p) table amended..........................................35092
127.120 (b) revised................................................35092

                                  2018

46 CFR
                                                                   83 FR
                                                                    Page
Chapter I
136.112 (h)(1) revised; interim.....................................8180

                                2019	2021

                       (No regulations published)

                                  2022

  (Regulations published from January 1, 2022, through October 1, 2022)

46 CFR
                                                                   87 FR
                                                                    Page
Chapter I
91 Authority citation revised.......................................3224
91.25-50 (a) amended; (b) added.....................................3224
91.27-15 (a) amended; (b) added.....................................3224
107 Authority citation revised......................................3224
107 Notification....................................................7716
107.317 (d) amended.................................................3224
114 Correction: Instruction amended.................................3449
126 Authority citation revised......................................3224
126.100 Amended.....................................................3224


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