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46 CFR §199.211

46 CFR Part 199

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

§ 199.211 § 199.211 Lifebuoys.

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

(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. Table 199.211—Requirements for Lifebuoys for Passenger Vessels Length of vessel in meters (feet)Minimum number of lifebuoysUnder 60 (196)860(196) and under 120(393)12120(393) and under 180 (590)18180 (590) and under 240 (787)24240 (787) and over30[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25313, May 20, 1996; 61 FR 40281, Aug. 1, 1996]

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

(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. Table 199.211—Requirements for Lifebuoys for Passenger Vessels Length of vessel in meters (feet)Minimum number of lifebuoysUnder 60 (196)860(196) and under 120(393)12120(393) and under 180 (590)18180 (590) and under 240 (787)24240 (787) and over30[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25313, May 20, 1996; 61 FR 40281, Aug. 1, 1996]


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