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46 CFR §184.404

46 CFR Part 184

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(a) A vessel must be fitted with a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) type accepted general marine radar system for surface navigation with a radar screen mounted at the primary operating station if:

§ 184.404 § 184.404 Radars.

(a)A vessel must be fitted with a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) type accepted general marine radar system for surface navigation with a radar screen mounted at the primary operating station if:

(1)The vessel is self-propelled;

(2)The vessel has an oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great Lakes route; and

(3)The vessel carries more than 49 passengers.

(b)A ferry that carries more than 49 passengers on a rivers route not within one mile of land must be fitted with a FCC Type Accepted general marine radar system for surface navigation with a radar screen mounted at the primary operating station.

(c)The radar and its installation must be suitable for the intended speed and route of the vessel.

(d)A vessel operated on a short restricted route need not be fitted with a radar if the cognizant OCMI determines that a radar is not necessary due to the vessel's route and local weather conditions.

(a)A vessel must be fitted with a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) type accepted general marine radar system for surface navigation with a radar screen mounted at the primary operating station if:

(1)The vessel is self-propelled;

(2)The vessel has an oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great Lakes route; and

(3)The vessel carries more than 49 passengers.

(b)A ferry that carries more than 49 passengers on a rivers route not within one mile of land must be fitted with a FCC Type Accepted general marine radar system for surface navigation with a radar screen mounted at the primary operating station.

(c)The radar and its installation must be suitable for the intended speed and route of the vessel.

(d)A vessel operated on a short restricted route need not be fitted with a radar if the cognizant OCMI determines that a radar is not necessary due to the vessel's route and local weather conditions.


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