Title 46

SECTION 199.211

199.211 Lifebuoys.

§ 199.211 Lifebuoys.

(a) Each passenger vessel must carry the number of lifebuoys prescribed in table 199.211 of this section.

Table 199.211 - Requirements for Lifebuoys for Passenger Vessels

Length of vessel in meters (feet) Minimum number of lifebuoys
Under 60 (196) 8
60(196) and under 120(393) 12
120(393) and under 180 (590) 18
180 (590) and under 240 (787) 24
240 (787) and over 30

(b) Notwithstanding § 199.70(a)(3)(ii), each passenger vessel under 60 meters (196 feet) in length must carry at least six lifebuoys with self-igniting lights.

[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25313, May 20, 1996; 61 FR 40281, Aug. 1, 1996]