Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 46 - Shipping |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter W - Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements |
Part 199 - Lifesaving Systems for Certain Inspected Vessels |
Subpart D - Additional Requirements for Cargo Vessels |
§ 199.271 - Lifebuoys.
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§ 199.271 Lifebuoys.
Each cargo vessel must carry the number of lifebuoys prescribed in table 199.271 of this section.
Table 199.271 - Requirements for Lifebuoys on Cargo Vessels
Length of vessel in meters (feet) Minimum number of lifebuoys Under 100 (328) 8 100 (328) and under 150 (492) 10 150 (492) and under 200 (656) 12 200 (656) and over 14