Title 46

SECTION 109.201

109.201 Steering gear, whistles, general alarm, and means of communication.

§ 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.

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