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(f) Inflatable liferaft containers are examined for defects and the inspector verifies that the inflatable liferafts and hydraulic releases, if installed, have been serviced at an approved facility in accordance with the provisions of subparts 160.051 and 160.062, respectively, of this chapter.
(g) All other items of lifesaving equipment are examined to determine that they are in suitable condition.
[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amended by USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6508, Feb. 9, 2000]
§ 169.247 Firefighting equipment.
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(a) At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection and at such other times as considered necessary all fire-extinguishing equipment is inspected to ensure it is in suitable condition. Tests may be necessary to determine the condition of the equipment. The inspector verifies that the tests and inspections required in Tables 169.247 (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this subchapter have been conducted by a qualified servicing facility at least once every twelve months.
(1) Hand portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire extinguishing systems are examined for excessive corrosion and general condition.
(2) All parts of the fixed fire-extinguishing systems are examined for excessive corrosion and general condition.
(3) Piping, controls, valves, and alarms on all fire-extinguishing systems are checked to be certain the system is in operating condition.
(4) The fire main system is operated and the pressure checked at the most remote and highest outlets.
(5) Each firehose is subjected to a test pressure equivalent to its maximum service pressure.
Table 169.247(a)(1)_Portable Extinguishers
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Type unit Test
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Foam.................................. Discharge. Clean hose and inside
of extinguisher thoroughly.
Recharge.
Carbon dioxide........................ Weigh cylinders. Recharge if
weight loss exceeds 10 pct of
weight of charge. Inspect hose
and nozzle to be sure they are
clear.
Dry chemical (cartridge-operated type) Examine pressure cartridge and
replace if end is punctured or
if cartridge is otherwise
determined to have leaked or to
be in unsuitable condition.
Inspect hose and nozzle to see
they are clear. Insert charged
cartridge. Be sure dry chemical
is free-flowing (not caked) and
chamber contains full charge.
Dry chemical (stored pressure)........ See that pressure gage is in
operating range. If not, or if
seal is broken, weigh or
otherwise determine that full
charge of dry chemical is in
extinguisher. Recharge if
pressure is low or if dry
chemical is needed.
HALON 1211 or HALON 1301)............. See that pressure gage, if
provided, is in operating
range. Recharge if pressure is
low. Weigh cylinder. Recharge
if weight loss exceeds 10 pct
of weight of charge. Inspect
hose and nozzle to ensure they
are clear.
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Table 169.247(a)(2)_Fixed Systems
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Type system Test
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Carbon dioxide or HALON 1301.......... Weigh cylinders. Recharge if
weight loss exceeds 10 pct of
weight of charge.
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[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amended by USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6508, Feb. 9, 2000]
§ 169.249 Pressure vessels.
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Pressure vessels must meet the requirements of part 54 of this chapter. The inspection procedures for pressure vessels are contained in subpart 61.10 of this chapter.
§ 169.251 Steering apparatus.
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At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection the steering apparatus is inspected and operationally tested to determine that its condition is satisfactory and that it is fit for the service intended.
[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amended by USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6508, Feb. 9, 2000]
§ 169.253 Miscellaneous systems and equipment.
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(a) At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection all items in the ship's outfit, such as ground tackle, navigation lights, compass, etc., which are required to be carried by the regulations in this subchapter are examined and tested as necessary to determine that they are fit the service intended.
(b) Approved work vests, where carried, are inspected as provided in §169.556.
[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amended by USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6508, Feb. 9, 2000]
§ 169.255 Sanitary inspection.
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At each inspection for certification, periodic inspection, and annual inspection quarters, toilet and washing spaces, galleys, serving pantries, lockers, etc., are examined to determine that they are serviceable and in a sanitary condition.
[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amended by USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6508, Feb. 9, 2000]
§ 169.257 Unsafe practices.
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(a) At each inspection for certification, periodic inspection, annual inspection, and at every other vessel inspection all observed unsafe practices and hazardous situations must be corrected.
(b) At each inspection for certification, periodic inspection, annual inspection, and at every other vessel inspection the bilges and other spaces are examined to see that there is no accumulation of oil or other matter which might create a fire hazard.
[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amended by USCG–1999–4976, 65 FR 6508, Feb. 9, 2000]
§ 169.259 Limitations of inspections.
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The OCMI may require that a vessel and its equipment meet any test or inspection deemed necessary to determine that they are suitable for the service in which they are to be employed.
Subpart 169.300—Construction and Arrangement
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Plans
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§ 169.305 Plans required.
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(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section the owner or builder shall, before the start of construction or before the initial inspeciton of the vessel, submit to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection of the inspection zone where the vessel is to be inspected, at least one copy of each of the following plans:
(1) Midship section.
(2) Outboard profile.
(3) Inboard profile.
(4) Arrangement of decks.
(5) Lifesaving equipment installation and arrangement.
(6) Machinery installation.
(7) Electrical installation.
(8) Fire control plan.
(9) Fuel tanks.
(10) Piping systems.
(11) Hull penetrations and shell connections.
(12) Lines and offsets, curves of form, and capacities of the tanks including size and location on vessel.
(13) Masts, including integration into the ship's structure.
(14) Rigging plan showing sail areas and centers of effort as well as the arrangement, dimensions, and connections of the standing rigging.
(b) For vessels less than 65 feet in length, the owner may submit specifications, sketches, photographs, line drawings or written descriptions in lieu of any of the required drawings provided the required information is adequately detailed and acceptable to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
(c) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, may waive submission of some or all of the structural plans called for by paragraph (a) of this section for an existing vessel with a history of at least 5 years of safe operation, or if the design and construction of the vessel are essentially similar to a vessel which has a proven record of safe operation in similar service upon similar waters.
§ 169.307 Plans for sister vessels.
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Plans are not required for any vessel which is a sister ship to a vessel, provided that—
(a) The approved plans for the original vessels are already on file at any Marine Inspection Office;
(b) The owner of the plans authorizes their use for the new construction;
(c) The regulations have not changed since the original plan approval; and
(d) There are no major modifications to any of the systems used.
Hull Structure
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§ 169.309 Structural standards.
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(a) Compliance with the standards established by a recognized classification society will, in general, be considered satisfactory evidence of the structural adequacy of a vessel.
(b) Masts, posts and other supporting structures are to have adequate strength to withstand the highest loadings imposed by the sail systems during all normal and emergency conditions. Particular attention must be given to the integration of the masts and rigging into the hull structure. The hull structure must be adequately reinforced and stiffened locally to ensure sufficient strength and resistance to plate buckling.
(c) The design, materials, and construction of masts, yards, booms, bowsprits, and standing rigging must be suitable for the intended service. Detailed calculations with respect to the strength of the sail system may be required. Approval by a recognized classification society may be considered satisfactory evidence of the adequacy of the sail system.
(d) When scantlings differ from established standards and it can be demonstrated that a craft approximating the same size, power and displacement has been built to the proposed scantlings and has been in satisfactory service, insofar as structural adequacy is concerned, for a period of a least 5 years, the proposed scantling may be approved. A detailed structural analysis may be required.
(e) Special consideration will be given to the structural requirements of vessels not contemplated by the standards of a recognized classification society and to the use of materials not specially included in these standards.
§ 169.311 Fire protection.
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(a) The general construction of the vessel must be designed to minimize fire hazards. Each vessel which carries more than 100 persons or has overnight accommodations for more than 49 persons must meet the requirements of subpart 72.05 of this chapter. Each vessel which is certificated to carry 100 persons or less or had overnight accommodations for less than 50 persons must meet the requirements of §169.323.
(b) A fire detector, listed by a recognized testing laboratory, must be installed in each unmanned engine space.
(c) Smoke detectors, listed by a recognized testing laboratory, must be installed in each berthing compartment, sail locker, and public area.
(d) Internal combustion engine exhausts, boiler and galley uptakes, and similar sources of ignition must be kept clear of and suitably insulated from any woodwork or other combustible matter.
(e) Lamp, paint, oil lockers and similar compartments must be constructed of metal or wholly lined with metal.
[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 897, Jan. 9, 1986; 51 FR 3785, Jan. 30, 1986]
§ 169.313 Means of escape.
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(a) Except as provided by paragraph (f) of this section, there must be at least two means of escape from all areas generally accessible to persons onboard. At least one means of escape must be independent of watertight doors and lead directly to the open deck. Windows and windshields of sufficient size and proper accessibility may be used as one avenue of escape.
(b) The two means of escape must be as widely separated as practical to minimize the possibility of one incident blocking both escapes.
(c) Except as provided by paragraph (d) of this section, a vertical ladder and deck scuttle may not be designated as one of the means of escape.
(d) A vertical ladder and deck scuttle may be used as a second means of escape if—
(1) The primary means of escape is an enclosed stairtower or stairway;
(2) The installation of two stairways is impracticable;
(3) The scuttle is located where it can not be interfered with; and
(4) The scuttle is fitted with a quick-acting release and a hold-back to hold the scuttle in an open position.
(e) The required means of escape must not have locking devices.
(f) Where the length of the compartment is less than 12 feet, one vertical means of escape is acceptable provided that—
(1) There is no source of fire in the space, such as a galley stove, heater, etc., and the vertical escape is remote from the engine or fuel tank space, and
(2) The arrangement is such that the installation of two means of escape does not materially improve the safety of the vessel or those on board.
(g) Dead end corridors or the equivalent, more than 40 feet in length are prohibited.
(h) Each means of escape must be of adequate size to accommodate rapid evacuation.
(i) Each vertical ladder must have rungs that are:
(1) At least 16 inches in length;
(2) Not more than 12 inches apart, uniform for the length of the ladder;
(3) At least 3 inches from the nearest permanent object in back of the ladder; and
(4) Except when unavoidable obstructions are encountered, there must be at least 4 1/2 inches clearance above each rung.
§ 169.315 Ventilation (other than machinery spaces).
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(a) All enclosed spaces within the vessel must be properly ventilated in a manner suitable for the purpose of the space.
(b) A means must be provided to close off all vents and ventilators.
(c) Living spaces must be ventilated by a mechanical system unless it can be shown that a natural system will provide adequate ventilation in all ordinary weather conditions. Provided that paragraph (a) of this section is satisfied, a vessel having only a natural ventilation system must satisfy the following: V/A=1.4 where V is the total area of the vents in square inches and A is the product in square feet of the vessel's design waterline length times its maximum beam.
Living Spaces
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§ 169.317 Accommodations.
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(a) Quarters must have sufficient fresh air, light and heat. Quarters must not be located forward of the collision bulkhead or farther forward in the vessel than a vertical plane located at 5 percent of the vessel's loadline length abaft the forward side of the stem. The space must not be located totally below the deepest load waterline.
(b) Bulkheads separating accommodations from machinery spaces, paint lockers, storerooms, washrooms, and toilet facilities are to be odorproof.
(c) All quarters are to be properly drained, odorproof and protected from heat and noise.
(d) Each person on board must have a separate berth which is of sufficient size and generally clear of all pipes, ventilation ducts and other installations.
(e) Each bunk must be constructed of wood, fiberglass or metal. If fitted with a mattress, the mattress must be covered with material which has been treated to give it fire resistant properties and which will provide the mattress with a reasonably smooth surface. There must be a minimum vertical distance between bunks of 24 inches.
(f) A means of access must be provided for each berthing arrangement where the upper berth is more than 60 inches above the deck.
(g) The construction and arrangement must allow free and unobstructed access to each berth. Each berth must be immediately adjacent to an aisle leading to a means of escape from the living area.
(h) A properly arranged hammock may be used as a berth.
§ 169.319 Washrooms and toilets.
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(a) Sailing school vessels must have one toilet and one washbasin for every 20 persons. Each toilet and washbasin must have adequate plumbing.
(b) Each washroom and toilet room must properly drain and the scupper to the washroom must be of sufficient size and situated in the lowest part of the space.
(c) Each sailing school vessel must meet the applicable requirements of Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, part 159.
§ 169.323 Furniture and furnishings.
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Each sailing school vessel certificated to carry 100 persons or less or having overnight accommodations for less than 50 persons must meet the following requirements:
(a) Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this section, all free-standing furniture must be constructed of noncombustible material. Upholstery and padding used in furniture must be of fire resistant materials.
(b) Existing solid wooden furniture may be retained on existing vessels.
(c) Draperies must be fabricated of fire resistant fabrics.
(d) Rugs and carpets must be of wool or other material having equivalent fire resistant qualities.
(e) Trash receptacles must be constructed of non-combustible materials with solid sides and bottoms and have solid noncombustible covers.
Rails and Guards
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§ 169.327 Deck rails.
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(a) All rails or lifelines must be at least 30 inches high and permanently supported by stanchions at intervals of not more than 7 feet. Stanchions must be through bolted or welded to the deck.
(b) Rails or lifelines must consist of evenly spaced courses. The spacing between courses must not be greater than 12 inches. The opening below the lowest course must not be more than 9 inches. Lower rail courses are not required where all or part of the space below the upper rail is fitted with a bulwark, chain link fencing, wire mesh, or an equivalent.
(c) Small vessels of the open type and vessels of unusual construction must have rails or equivalent protection as considered necessary by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
§ 169.329 Storm rails.
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Suitable storm rails or hand grabs must be installed where necessary in all passageways, at deckhouse sides, and at ladders and hatches where persons might have normal access.
§ 169.331 Guards in hazardous locations.
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Each exposed hazard, such as gears or machinery, must be properly protected with covers, guards, or rails.
Subpart 169.400—Watertight Integrity, Subdivision, and Stability
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§ 169.401 Applicability.
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Each vessel must meet the applicable requirements in Subchapter S, parts 170–174, of this chapter.
Subpart 169.500—Lifesaving and Firefighting Equipment
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Lifesaving Equipment—General
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§ 169.505 Equipment installed but not required.
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Each item of lifesaving equipment installed on board a vessel must be of an approved type.
§ 169.507 Responsibility of master.
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The master or operator shall ensure that the lifeboats, liferafts, davits, falls, personal flotation devices, and other lifesaving appliances are at all times ready for use, and that all equipment required by the regulations in this subchapter is provided, maintained, serviced, and replaced as indicated.
§ 169.509 Approval for repairs and alterations.
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No extensive repairs or alterations, except in an emergency, may be made to any item of lifesaving equipment without advance notice to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Repairs and alterations must be made to the original standard of construction and tested in the manner specified in this subpart and applicable requirements in Subchapter Q of this chapter. Emergency repairs or alterations must be reported as soon as practicable to the nearest Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
Primary Lifesaving Equipment
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§ 169.513 Types of primary equipment.
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(a) Lifeboats. Each lifeboat must be of a type approved under subpart 160.035 of this chapter. Installation and arrangement of each lifeboat including davits and winches must meet the requirements of part 94 of this chapter.
(b) Inflatable liferafts. (1) Each inflatable liferaft must be a SOLAS A inflatable liferaft approved under part 160, subpart 160.151, of this chapter, except that inflatable liferafts on vessels operating on protected or partially protected waters may be SOLAS B inflatable liferafts approved under part 160, subpart 160.151, of this chapter.
(2) Each approved inflatable liferaft on the vessel on September 30, 2002, may be used to meet the requirements of this part as long as it is continued in use on the vessel, and is in good and serviceable condition.
(c) Life floats. Each lifefloat must be of a type approved under subpart 160.027 of this subchapter.
[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amended by USCG–2001–11118, 67 FR 58541, Sept. 17, 2002]
§ 169.515 Number required.
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(a) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, each vessel must have sufficient lifeboats or inflatable liferafts to accommodate all persons on board .
(b) Each vessel certificated for exposed waters must have additional inflatable liferafts to accommodate 25% of the persons on board or the number of persons accommodated in the largest lifeboat or liferaft, whichever is greater.
(c) Vessels certificated for protected waters only may carry lifefloats of a combined capacity to accommodate all persons on board in lieu of the lifeboats and inflatable liferafts required in paragraph (a) of this section.
§ 169.517 Rescue boat.
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All vessels certificated for exposed or partially protected waters service must have a suitable motor rescue boat, except when a motor lifeboat is provided or when, in the opinion of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, the vessel is of such design and operating characteristics that the vessel itself provides a satisfactory man overboard rescue platform.
§ 169.519 Availability.
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(a) Each lifeboat, inflatable liferaft, and lifefloat must be kept in good working order and be readily available.
(b) The decks on which lifeboats, liferafts, and lifefloats are carried must be kept clear of obstructions which could interfere with the immediate boarding and launching of the lifesaving appliances.
§ 169.521 Stowage.
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(a) General. Each lifeboat, inflatable liferaft, and lifefloat must be stowed so that—
(1) It is capable of being launched within 10 minutes or, in the case of vessels having one compartment subdivision, 30 minutes;
(2) It does not impede the launching or handling of other lifesaving appliances;
(3) It does not impede the marshaling of persons at the embarkation stations, or their embarkation; and
(4) It is capable of being put in the water safely and rapidly even under unfavorable conditions of list and trim.
(b) Lifeboat stowage. Each lifeboat must be stowed to meet the following requirements:
(1) Each lifeboat must be attached to a separate set of davits.
(2) Lifeboats must not be stowed in the bow of the vessel nor so far aft as to be endangered by the propellers or overhang of the stern.
(3) Lifeboats must be stowed so that it is not necessary to lift them in order to swing out the davits.
(4) Means must be provided for bringing the lifeboats against the ship's side and holding them there so that persons may safely embark, unless the lifeboats are arranged for boarding at the stowage position.
(5) Lifeboats must be fitted with skates or other suitable means to facilitate launching against an adverse list of up to 15 degrees. However, skates may be dispensed with if, in the opinion of the Commandant, the arrangements ensure that the lifeboats can be satisfactorily launched without them.
(6) Means must be provided outside the machinery space to prevent the discharge of water into the lifeboats while they are being lowered.
(c) Inflatable liferaft stowage. Inflatable liferafts must be stowed so that they will float free in the event of the vessel sinking. Stowage and launching arrangements must be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
(d) Life float stowage. Each life float must be stowed to meet the requirements of this paragraph.
(1) Each life float must be secured to the vessel by a painter and a float-free link that is—
(i) Certified to meet subpart 160.073 of this chapter;
(ii) Of proper strength for the size of the life float as indicated on its identification tag; and
(iii) Secured to the painter at one end and secured to the vessel on the other end.
(2) The means by which the float-free link is attached to the vessel must—
(i) Have a breaking strength of at least the breaking strength of the painter.
(ii) If synthetic, be of a dark color or of a material certified to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light; and
(iii) If metal, be corrosion resistant.
(3) If the life float does not have a painter attachment fitting, a means for attaching the painter must be provided by a wire or line that—
(i) Encircles the body of the device;
(ii) Will not slip off;
(iii) Has a breaking strength that is at least the breaking strength of the painter; and
(iv) If synthetic, is of a dark color or is of a material certified to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light.
(4) The float-free link described in paragraphs (d)(1) and (d)(2) of this section is not required if the vessel operates solely in waters that have a depth less than the length of the painter.
(5) If the vessel carries more than one life float, the life floats may be grouped and each group secured by a single painter, provided that—
(i) The combined weight of each group of life floats does not exceed 400 pounds;
(ii) Each life float is individually attached to the painter by a line that meets paragraphs (d)(2) and (d)(3) of this section and which is long enough so that each can float without contacting any other life float in the group; and
(iii) The strength of the float-free link and the strength of the painter under paragraphs (d)(1)(ii) and (d)(2) of this section is determined by the combined capacity of the group of life floats.
(6) Each life float, as stowed, must be capable of easy launching. Life floats weighing over 400 pounds must not require lifting before launching.
(7) Life floats must be secured to the vessel only by a painter and lashings that can be easily released or by hydraulic releases. They must not be stowed in more than four tiers. When stowed in tiers, the separate units must be kept apart by spacers.
(8) There must be means to prevent shifting.
(e) Hydraulic Releases. Each hydraulic release used in the installation of any inflatable liferaft or life float must meet subpart 160.062 of this chapter.
Equipment for Primary Lifesaving Apparatus
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§ 169.525 General.
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(a) Equipment for primary lifesaving apparatus must kept in good condition.
(b) Lifeboats, inflatable liferafts and lifefloats must be fully equipped before the vessel is navigated and throughout the voyage.
(c) No person may stow in any lifeboat, inflatable liferaft, or lifefloat any article not required by this subpart unless the article is authorized by the OCMI, in good working order, and properly stowed so as not to reduce the seating capacity, the space available to the occupants, or adversely affect the seaworthiness of the livesaving apparatus.
(d) Loose equipment, except boathooks in lifeboats, must be securely attached to the lifesaving appliance to which it belongs.
§ 169.527 Required equipment for lifeboats.
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Lifeboats must be equipped in accordance with Table 169.527. This equipment is described in §169.529.
Table 169.527
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Exposed and
partially Protected
Letter identification and item protected waters
waters
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a_Bailer...................................... 1 None
b_Bilge pump.................................. 1 None
c_Boathooks................................... 2 1
d_Bucket...................................... 2 1
e_Compass and mounting........................ 1 None
f_Ditty bag................................... 1 None
g_Drinking cup................................ 1 None
h_Fire extinguisher (motor-propelled lifeboats 2 2
only)........................................
i_First-aid kit............................... 1 None
j_Flashlight.................................. 1 None
k_Hatchet..................................... 2 1
l_Heaving line................................ 2 None
m_Jackknife................................... 1 None
n_Ladder, lifeboat, gunwale................... 1 None
o_Lantern..................................... 1 1
p_Lifeline.................................... 1 1
q_Life preservers............................. 2 2
r_Locker...................................... 1 None
s_Mast and sail (oar-propelled lifeboats only) 1 None
t_Matches (boxes)............................. 2 1
u_Mirror, signaling........................... 2 None
v_Oars (units)................................ 1 1
w_Oil, illuminating (quarts).................. 1 None
x_Oil, storm, (gallons)....................... 1 None
y_Painter..................................... 2 1
z_Plug........................................ 1 1
aa_Provisions (per person).................... 2 None
bb_Rowlocks (units)........................... 1 1
cc_Rudder and tiller.......................... 1 None
dd_Sea anchor................................. 1 None
ee_Signals, distress, floating orange smoke... 2 None
ff_Signals, distress, red hand flare (units).. 1 None
gg_Signals, distress, red parachute flare 1 None
(units)......................................
hh_Tool kit (motor-propelled lifeboats only).. 1 1
ii_Water (quarts per person).................. 3 None
jj_Whistle, signaling......................... 1 None
kk_Fishing kit................................ 1 None
ll_Cover, protecting.......................... 1 None
mm_Signals, lifesaving........................ 1 None
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§ 169.529 Description of lifeboat equipment.
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(a) Bailer. The bailer must have a lanyard attached and must be of sufficient size and suitable for bailing.
(b) Bilge pump. Bilge pumps must be approved under subpart 160.044 of this chapter. They must be of the size given in Table 169.529(b) depending upon the capacity of the lifeboat as determined by the six-tenths rule as described in §160.035–9(b) of this chapter.
Table 169.529(b)
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Capacity of lifeboat, cubic feet
------------------------------------------------- Bilge pump size
Over_ Not over_
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330 1
330 700 2
700 ....................... 3
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(c) Boathooks. Boathooks must be of the single hook ballpoint type. Boathook handles must be of clear grained white ash, or equivalent, and of a length and diameter as given in Table 169.529(c).
Table 169.529(c)
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Length of lifeboat, feet Boathook handles
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Over_ Not over_ Diameter, inches Length, feet
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23 1.50 8
23 29 1.75 10
29 2 12
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(d) Bucket. Each bucket must be of heavy gage galvanized iron, or other suitable corrosion-resistant metal, of not less than 2-gallon capacity, and must have a 6-foot lanyard of 12-thread manila or equivalent attached.
(e) Compass and mounting. The compass and mounting must be of an approved type.
(f) Ditty bag. The ditty bag must consist of a canvas bag or equivalent and must contain a sailmaker's palm, needles, sail twine, marline, and marline spike.
(g) Drinking cups. Drinking cups must be enamel coated or plastic, graduated in milliliters or ounces, and provided with lanyards 3 feet in length.
(h) Fire extinguishers. Each fire extinguisher must be an approved Type B-C, Size I. One must be attached to each end of the lifeboat.
(i) First-aid kit. The first-aid kit must be approved under subpart 160.041 of this chapter.
(j) Flashlights. Each flashlight must be approved under §94.20–15(j) of this chapter. Three spare cells (or one 3-cell battery) and two spare bulbs, stowed in a watertight container, must be provided with each flashlight. Batteries must be replaced yearly during the annual stripping, clearing, and overhaul of the lifeboat.
(k) Hatchets. Hatchets must be approved under subpart 160.013 of this chapter. They must be attached to the lifeboat by individual lanyards and be readily available for use, one at each end of the lifeboat.
(l) Heaving line. The heaving line must be of adequate strength, 10 fathoms in length, and 1 inch in circumference. It must remain buoyant after being submerged for 24 hours.
(m) Jackknife. The jackknife must be approved under subpart 160.043 of this chapter.
(n) Ladder, lifeboat gunwale. The lifeboat gunwale ladder must consist of 3 flat wood steps with cut outs for hand holds. The steps must be spaced 12 inches apart and fastened with 5/8 inch diameter manila rope or equivalent. Each rope end must be tied inside the lifeboat at about amidships with the ladder stowed on top of the side benches and ready for immediate use.
(o) Lantern. The lantern must contain sufficient oil to burn for at least 9 hours, and be ready for immediate use. In totally enclosed lifeboats, an interior lighting system may be used in lieu of a lantern.
(p) Lifeline. The lifeline must be properly secured to both sides of the lifeboat along its entire length, festooned in bights not longer than 3 feet, with a seine float in each bight. The float may be omitted if the line is of an inherently buoyant material and absorbs little or no water. The lifeline must be of a size and strength not less than 3/8-inch diameter manila. The bights must hang to within 12 inches of the water when the lifeboat is light.
(q) Life preservers. Life preservers must be of an approved type. These preservers are in addition to those required by §169.539 of this chapter.
(r) Locker. The locker must be suitable for the storage and preservation of the small items of equipment required under §169.527.
(s) Mast and sail. A unit, consisting of a standing lug sail together with the necessary spars and rigging, must be provided in accordance with Table 169.529(s). The sails must be of good quality canvas, or other material acceptable to the Commandant, colored Indian Orange (Cable No. 70072, Standard Color Card of America). Rigging must consist of galvanized wire rope not less than three-sixteenths inch in diameter. The mast and sail must be protected by a suitable cover.
Table 169.529(s)
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Length of Standing lug sail Mast 1 Yard 1
lifeboat, feet ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------------
------------------ Luff and head Leach length Foot length Clew to throat Ounces Commercial Length Length
Area, lengths --------------------------------------------------------- per designation ------------------- Diameter, ------------------- Diameter,
Over_ Not square ------------------- square number inches inches
over_ feet Feet Inches Feet Inches Feet Inches Feet Inches yard Feet Inches Feet Inches
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17 58 5 11 12 1 8 10 10 10 14.35 10 11 2 3 6 11 2
17 19 74 6 8 13 8 10 0 12 2 14.35 10 12 6 3 7 8 2
19 21 93 7 5 15 1 11 2 13 8 14.35 10 13 10 3\1/2\ 8 5 2\1/2\
21 23 113 8 3 16 11 12 4 15 1 14.35 10 15 2 3\1/2\ 9 3 2\1/2\
23 25 135 9 0 18 6 13 6 16 6 14.35 10 16 6 4 10 0 3
25 27 158 9 9 20 0 14 7 17 10 17.50 8 17 10 4 10 9 3
27 29 181 10 5 21 5 15 7 19 1 17.50 8 19 2 4\1/2\ 11 5 3\1/4\
29 31 203 11 0 22 8 16 6 20 3 20.74 6 20 6 4\1/2\ 12 0 3\1/4\
31 \2\
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1 Mast lengths measured from heel to center of upper halyard sheave. Mast diameters measured at thwart. Mast and yard shall be of clear-grained spruce, fir, or equivalent.
2 Subject to special consideration.
(t) Matches. A box of friction matches in a watertight container, stowed in an equipment locker or secured to the underside of the stern thwart if no locker is fitted, must be provided.
(u) Mirrors, signaling. Signaling mirrors must be of an approved type.
(v) Oars. A unit, consisting of a complement of rowing oars and steering oar, must be provided for each lifeboat in accordance with Table 169.529(v) except that motor-propelled and hand-propelled lifeboats need only be equipped with four rowing oars and one steering oar. In any case, the emergency lifeboats must be provided with the full complement of oars prescribed by the table. All oars must be buoyant.
Table 169.529(v)
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Length of lifeboat Number of oars_ Length of oars (feet)_
(feet) -------------------------------------------------
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Over_ Not over_ Rowing Steering Rowing Steering
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15 4 1 8 9
15 19 6 1 10 11
19 21 6 1 11 12
21 23 6 1 12 13
23 25 8 1 13 14
25 27 8 1 14 15
27 .......... 8 1 15 16
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(w) Oil, illuminating. One quart of illuminating oil must be provided in a metal container if a lantern is carried.
(x) Oil, storm. One gallon of vegetable, fish, or animal oil must be provided in a suitable metal container so constructed as to permit a controlled distribution of oil on the water, and so arranged that it can be attached to the sea anchor.
(y) Painter. Painters must be of manila rope not less than 2 3/4 inches in circumference, or equivalent, and of a length not less than 3 times the distance between the deck on which the lifeboat is stowed and the light draft of the vessel. For lifeboats on vessels certificated for exposed or partially protected water service, one of the painters must have a long eye splice and be attached to the thwart with a toggle. The other painter must be attached to the stem.
(z) Plug. The automatic drain required in the lifeboat must be provided with a cap or plug attached to the lifeboat by a suitable chain.
(aa) Provisions. Approved emergency rations must be provided, consisting of 10,000 kJ (2390 calories) for each person the lifeboat is approved to carry. The provisions must be stowed in lockers or other compartments providing suitable protection.
(bb) Rowlocks. A unit, consisting of sufficient rowlocks and rowlock sockets for each oar required by Table 169.529(v) plus 2 additional rowlocks must be provided. The rowlocks must be attached to the lifeboat by separate chains so as to be available for immediate use, except that the 2 additional spare rowlocks must be carried in the equipment locker or stowed near the stern if no locker is fitted. The rowlocks and rowlock sockets must be distributed so as to provide the maximum amount of single banked oars practicable.
(cc) Rudder and tiller. The rudder and tiller must be constructed in accordance with §160.035–3(t) of this chapter.
(dd) Sea anchor. The sea anchor must be of an approved type.
(ee) Signals, distress, floating orange smoke. The floating orange smoke distress signals must be approved under subpart 160.022 of this chapter. The signals must be replaced no later than the first annual stripping, cleaning, and overhaul of the lifeboat after the date of expiration.
(ff) Signals, distress, red hand flare. A unit consists of twelve hand red flare distress signals approved under subpart 160.021 or 160.023 of this chapter and stored in a watertight container. Signals must be replaced no later than the first annual stripping, cleaning, and overhaul of the lifeboat after the date of expiration.
(gg) Signals, distress, red parachute flare. A unit consists of twelve parachute red flare distress signals with an approved means of projection approved under subparts 160.024 and 160.028 respectively; or twelve approved hand-held rocket-propelled parachute red flare distress signals approved under subpart 160.036. Flares must be stored in a portable watertight container. Flares must be replaced no later than the first annual stripping, cleaning, and overhaul of the lifeboat after the date of expiration.
(hh) Tool kit. The tool kit must consist of at least the following tools in a suitable container:
(1) One 12-ounce ball peen hammer.
(2) One screwdriver with 6-inch blade.
(3) One pair 8-inch slip joint pliers.
(4) One 8-inch adjustable end wrench.
(ii) Water. (1) For each person the lifeboat is certified to carry, there must be provided three quarts of drinking water in containers approved under subpart 160.026. Water must be replaced no later than the first annual stripping, cleaning, and overhaul of the lifeboat after date of expiration.
(2) One or more desalting kits, approved under subpart 160.058 of this chapter, may be used as a substitute for one-third of the drinking water required.
(3) The drinking water must be stowed in drinking water tanks, lockers, or other compartments providing suitable protection.
(jj) Whistle, signaling. The whistle must be of the ball-type or multi-tone type, of corrosion resistant construction, with a 36-inch lanyard attached, and in good working order.
(kk) Fishing kit. The fishing kit must be approved under subpart 160.061 of this chapter.
(ll) Cover, protecting. The cover must be of highly visible color and capable of protecting the occupants against exposure.
(mm) Table of lifesaving signals. The table of lifesaving signals must be in accordance with the provisions of Chapter V, Regulation 16, of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and must be printed on water resistant paper.
[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50468, Sept. 29, 1995]
§ 169.535 Required equipment for lifefloats.
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Each lifefloat must be equipped in accordance with Table 169.535. The equipment is described in §169.537.
Table 169.535
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Number required for each
lifefloat
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Letter identification and Item Exposed and
partially protected Protected
water water
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(a) Boathook.......................... 1 1
(b) Lifeline.......................... 1 1
(c) Paddles........................... 4 4
(d) Painter........................... 1 1
(e) Water light....................... 1 None
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§ 169.537 Description of equipment for lifefloats.
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(a) Boathook. Each boathook must be of the single hook ball point type. Boathook handles must be of clear grained white ash, or equivalent, not less than 6 feet long and 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
(b) Lifeline and pendants. The lifeline and pendants must be as furnished by the manufacturer with approved life floats. Replacement lifelines and pendants must meet the requirements in subpart 160.010 of this chapter.
(c) Paddles. Paddles must be not less than 5 feet long.
(d) Painter. The painter must—
(1) Be at least 30m (100 ft.) long, but not less than 3 times the distance between the deck on which the life float(s) are stowed and the light draft of the vessel,
(2) Have a breaking strength of at least 6.7 KN (1500 lbs.), except that if the capacity of the life float is 50 persons or more, the breaking strength must be at least 13.4 KN (3000 lbs.),
(3) Be of a dark color, if synthetic, or of a type certified to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light, and
(4) Be stowed in such a way it runs freely when the life float floats away from the sinking vessel.
(e) Water light. The water light must be approved under subpart 161.010 of this chapter. The water light must be attached to the lifefloat by a 12-thread manila or equivalent synthetic lanyard 3 fathoms in length.
Personal Flotation Devices
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§ 169.539 Type required.
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All personal flotation devices (PFDs) must be either—
(a) A Type I approved under subpart 160.055, 160.002, or 160.005 of Subchapter Q (specification) of this chapter; or
(b) a Type V approved specifically for sailing school vessel use under subpart 160.064 or 160.077 of Subchapter Q of this chapter; or
(c) a Type II approved under subparts 160.047, 160.052, or 160.060 or a Type III approved under subpart 160.064 if the vessel carries exposure suits or Type V exposure PFDs, in accordance with section 169.551. (continued)