1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i6
  4. part 199
  5. subpart D
  6. § 199.271

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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 over14

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3103, 3306, and 3703; and DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2, paragraph (II)(92)(b).

SOURCE: CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25313, May 20, 1996, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 199.271