1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i4
  4. part 144
  5. subpart H
  6. § 144.820

View all text of Subpart H [§ 144.800 - § 144.830]

§ 144.820 - Guards in dangerous places.

An exposed hazard such as gears and rotating machinery, must be protected by a cover, guard or rail. This is not meant to restrict access to towing equipment such as winches, drums, towing gear or steering compartment equipment necessary for the operation of the vessel.

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308, 3316, 8104, 8904; 33 CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2.

SOURCE: USCG-2006-24412, 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 144.820