SUBCHAPTER R—NAUTICAL SCHOOLS

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SUBCHAPTER R—NAUTICAL SCHOOLS

PART 166—DESIGNATION AND AP-PROVAL OF NAUTICAL SCHOOLSHIPS

Sec.166.01 Approval of nautical school ships.166.05 Course of study for deck students.166.10 Course of study for engineering stu-

dents.166.15 Training for maintenance of dis-

cipline; ship sanitation; fire and lifeboatdrills.

166.20 Applicants for certificates; when eli-gible for examination.

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 8105; 46U.S.C. App. 1295g; 49 CFR 1.46.

SOURCE: CGFR 52–43, 17 FR 9542, Oct. 18,1952, unless otherwise noted.

§ 166.01 Approval of nautical schoolships.

(a) Under the provisions of section 13of the Act of March 4, 1915 (38 Stat.1169; 46 U.S.C. 672), as amended by sec-tion 1 of the Act of June 25, 1936 (49Stat. 1930; 46 U.S.C. 672), and the Act ofMay 22, 1937 (50 Stat. 199; 46 U.S.C. 672),graduates of school ships approved byand conducted under rules prescribedby the Commandant may be rated ableseamen or qualified members of the en-gine department.

(b) It has been made to appear to thesatisfaction of the Commandant thatthe school ships operated by the Statesin which they are located; namely, bythe California Maritime Academy,Great Lakes Maritime Academy atNorthwestern Michigan College, MaineMaritime Academy, MassachusettsMaritime Academy, New York StateMaritime College, and Texas MaritimeAcademy, and by the United StatesMerchant Marine Academy, the UnitedStates Naval Academy, and the UnitedStates Coast Guard Academy, haveadopted a course of study for their stu-dents complying with the rules pre-scribed by the Commandant, and a sys-tem of instruction adequate to equipthe deck and engineering studentstheoretically and physically in the ru-diments of seamanship and navigationnecessary to qualify the graduates forthe rating of ‘‘able seamen’’ and in allbranches of marine engineering nec-

essary to qualify the graduates for therating of ‘‘qualified member of the en-gine department,’’ respectively.

(c) The school ships operated by theState organizations and the Federalacademies named in paragraph (b) ofthis section are hereby approved andtheir graduates, if meeting the otherqualifications required by law and reg-ulations promulgated thereunder, areentitled to the rating of able seamen orqualified members of the engine de-partment and to be certified as such.

(d) A graduate of any of those schoolships, if meeting the other qualifica-tions required by law and regulationspromulgated thereunder, is also enti-tled to the rating of lifeboatman and tobe certified as such.

[CGFR 52–43, 17 FR 9542, Oct. 18, 1952, asamended by CGD 72–92R, 38 FR 29320, Oct. 24,1973]

§ 166.05 Course of study for deck stu-dents.

The course of study for deck studentsshall include (a) all the instructions inthe rudiments of seamanship and navi-gation necessary to equip the studentfully with the theoretical knowledgerequired for the proper discharge of theduties developing upon able seaman;(b) a thorough practical training in themechanics of all operations incident tothe sailing and management of a vesselinsofar as such operations form a partof the duties of able seamen.

§ 166.10 Course of study for engineer-ing students.

The course of study for engineeringstudents shall include (a) all the in-struction necessary to fully equip thestudent with the theoretical knowledgerequired for the proper discharge of theduties developing upon qualified mem-bers of the engine department; (b) athorough practical training in the me-chanics of all operations incident tothe sailing and management of a vesselinsofar as such operations form a partof the duties of qualified members ofthe engine department.

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§ 166.15 Training for maintenance ofdiscipline; ship sanitation; fire andlifeboat drills.

All students shall be trained to obeyall lawful orders emanating from theirsuperior officers and schooled in therules of conduct to be observed in orderthat proper discipline may be main-tained on shipboard. They shall also beinstructed in the fundamentals of shipsanitation as prescribed by law andregulations, and shall be given inten-sive instruction and practical trainingin all the operations incident to fireand lifeboat drills, both in port and atsea.

§ 166.20 Applicants for certificates;when eligible for examination.

Applicants for certificates as ableseamen will be eligible for examinationafter they have completed a course ofstudy as outlined in §§ 166.05, 166.15, andapplicants for certificates as qualifiedmembers of the engine departmentafter they have completed a course ofstudy as outlined in §§ 166.10, 166.15.

PART 167—PUBLIC NAUTICALSCHOOL SHIPS

Subpart 167.01—General Provisions

Sec.167.01–1 Basis and purpose of part.167.01–5 Application of regulations.167.01–7 Ocean or unlimited coastwise ves-

sels on inland and Great Lakes routes.167.01–8 Inspection of school ships using

gross tonnage criterion.167.01–10 Effective date of regulations.167.01–15 Specifications for articles or mate-

rials.167.01–20 OMB control numbers assigned

pursuant to the Paperwork ReductionAct.

Subpart 167.05—Definitions

167.05–1 Definition of terms.167.05–5 Approved.167.05–10 Commandant.167.05–15 Coast Guard District Commander.167.05–20 Marine inspector or inspector.167.05–25 Nautical school ship.167.05–30 Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec-

tion.167.05–35 Public nautical school.

Subpart 167.10—Enforcement and Right ofAppeal

167.10–1 Enforcement.

167.10–50 Right of appeal.

Subpart 167.15 Inspections

167.15–1 Inspections required.167.15–5 Authority of marine inspectors.167.15–10 Application for annual inspection.167.15–15 Application for inspection of a new

nautical school ship or a conversion of avessel to a nautical school ship.

167.15–20 Inspections of nautical schoolships.

167.15–25 Inspection standards for hulls,boilers and machinery.

167.15–27 Definitions relating to hull exami-nations.

167.15–28 Inspection of lifesaving appliancesand arrangements.

167.15–30 Drydock examination and internalstructural examination intervals.

167.15–35 Notice and plans required.167.15–40 Integral fuel oil tank examina-

tions—T/ALL.167.15–50 Tailshaft examinations.

Subpart 167.20—Hull Requirements, Con-struction and Arrangement of NauticalSchool Ships

167.20–1 Construction.167.20–7 Subdivision and stability.167.20–10 Means of escape.167.20–15 Scupper, sanitary and similar dis-

charges.167.20–17 Bilge pumps, bilge piping and

sounding arrangements.167.20–35 Liquid ballast.

Subpart 167.25—Marine Engineering

167.25–1 Boilers, pressure vessels, piping andappurtenances.

167.25–5 Inspection of boilers, pressure ves-sels, piping and appurtenances.

167.25–20 Carrying of excess steam.

Subpart 167.30—Repairs or Alterations

167.30–1 Notice of repairs or alterations re-quired.

167.30–5 Proceeding to another port for re-pairs.

167.30–10 Special operating requirements.

Subpart 167.35—Lifesaving Equipment

167.35–1 General.

Subpart 167.40—Certain EquipmentRequirements

167.40–1 Electrical installations.167.40–5 Alarm bells.167.40–7 Voice tubes, telephone, and tele-

graph systems.167.40–20 Deep-sea sounding apparatus.167.40–25 Signaling lamp.167.40–30 Guards and rails.


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167.40–40 Radar.167.40–45 Magnetic compass and gyro-

compass.

Subpart 167.43—Work Vests

167.43–1 Application.167.43–5 Approved types of work vests.167.43–10 Use.167.43–15 Shipboard stowage.167.43–20 Shipboard inspections.167.43–25 Additional requirements for hybrid

work vests.

Subpart 167.45—Special Firefighting andFire Prevention Requirements

167.45–1 Steam, carbon dioxide, and halonfire extinguishing systems.

167.45–5 Steam fire pumps or their equiva-lent.

167.45–10 Couplings on fire hose.167.45–15 Capacity of pipes and hose.167.45–20 Examination and testing of pumps

and fire-extinguishing equipment.167.45–25 Fire mains and hose connections.167.45–30 Use of approved fire-fighting

equipment.167.45–40 Fire-fighting equipment on nau-

tical school ships using oil as fuel.167.45–45 Carbon dioxide fire-extinguishing

system requirements.167.45–50 Foam smothering system require-

ments.167.45–60 Emergency breathing apparatus

and flame safety lamps.167.45–65 Portable fire extinguishers in ac-

commodation spaces.167.45–70 Portable fire extinguishers, gen-

eral requirements.167.45–75 Fire extinguishers for emergency

powerplants.167.45–80 Fire axes.

Subpart 167.50—Accommodations

167.50–1 Hospital accommodations.

Subpart 167.55—Special MarkingsRequired

167.55–1 Draft marks and draft indicatingsystems.

167.55–5 Marking of fire and emergencyequipment.

Subpart 167.60—Certificates of Inspection

167.60–1 Issuance by Officer in Charge, Ma-rine Inspection.

167.60–5 Period of time for which valid.167.60–10 Exhibition of certificate of inspec-

tion.167.60–15 Manning and persons allowed to be

carried.

Subpart 167.65—Special OperatingRequirements

167.65–1 Emergency training, musters, anddrills.

167.65–5 Flashing the rays of a searchlightor other blinding light.

167.65–15 Routing instructions; strict com-pliance with.

167.65–20 Unnecessary whistling.167.65–25 Steering gear tests.167.65–35 Use of auto pilot.167.65–38 Loading doors.167.65–40 Draft.167.65–42 Verification of vessel compliance

with applicable stability requirements.167.65–45 Notice to mariners; aids to naviga-

tion.167.65–50 Posting placards of lifesaving sig-

nals.167.65–60 Examination of boilers and ma-

chinery by engineer.167.65–65 Notice and reporting of casualty

and voyage records.167.65–70 Reports of accidents, repairs, and

unsafe boilers and machinery by engi-neers.

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 6101, 8105; E.O.12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277;49 CFR 1.46.

SOURCE: CGFR 51–11, 16 FR 3218, Apr. 12,1951, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart 167.01—GeneralProvisions

§ 167.01–1 Basis and purpose of part.By virtue of the authority in R.S.

4405 (46 U.S.C. 375), as amended, and toapply the requirements of the act ofOctober 25, 1919, as amended (41 Stat.305; 46 U.S.C. 363), the rules and regula-tions in this part are prescribed andapply to public nautical school ships,except vessels of the Navy or CoastGuard. It is the intent of the regula-tions in this part to provide minimumstandards for vessels used as nauticalschool ships in accordance with thevarious inspection statutes and to ob-tain their correct and uniform applica-tion. This part is not applicable to ci-vilian nautical school ships.

§ 167.01–5 Application of regulations.(a) Regulations in this part contain

requirements for the design, construc-tion, inspection, lifesaving equipment,firefighting and fire prevention re-quirements, special operating require-ments and number of persons allowedto be carried on nautical school ships.


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(b) Vessels owned or chartered by theUnited States Maritime Administra-tion that may be used by or in connec-tion with any nautical school are notnormally considered as merchant ves-sels of the United States and, there-fore, are not documented.

(c) Documented nautical school shipsof 500 gross tons or more, on inter-national voyages, shall comply withthe standards of the International Con-vention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974,for cargo vessels.

[CGFR 51–11, 16 FR 3218, Apr. 12, 1951, asamended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9982, June 17,1970; CGD 90–008, 55 FR 30663, July 26, 1990]

§ 167.01–7 Ocean or unlimited coast-wise vessels on inland and GreatLakes routes.

(a) Vessels inspected and certificatedfor ocean or unlimited coastwise routesshall be considered suitable for naviga-tion insofar as the provisions of thissubchapter are concerned on any in-land route, including the Great Lakes.

[CGFR 59–10, 24 FR 3240, Apr. 25, 1959]

§ 167.01–8 Inspection of school shipsusing gross tonnage criterion.

(a) One of the criteria used for invo-cation of safety standards is the de-scriptions of school ships by relativesizes in gross tonnages. When it is de-termined in accordance with § 70.05–20of this chapter that a particular schoolship has a Bureau of Customs’ assignedgross register tonnage which is not in-dicative of the relative physical size ofthe vessel, the requirements in thispart and the manning shall be that ap-plicable to a vessel of the greater rel-ative size.

[CGFR 60–50, 25 FR 7982, Aug. 18, 1960]

§ 167.01–10 Effective date of regula-tions.

(a) The regulations in this part shallbe in effect on and after July 1, 1951:Provided, That amendments, revisions,or additions shall become effective 90days after the date of publication inthe FEDERAL REGISTER unless the Com-mandant shall fix a different time.

(b) Amendments to regulations inthis part will not be retroactive in ef-fect unless specifically made so at thetime the amendments are issued.

§ 167.01–15 Specifications for articlesor materials.

Articles of equipment or materialsused in the equipment or the construc-tion of vessels, which conform to thespecifications of the Navy or CoastGuard or their approved equivalent,may be accepted.

§ 167.01–20 OMB control numbers as-signed pursuant to the PaperworkReduction Act.

(a) Purpose. This section collects anddisplays the control numbers assignedto information collection and record-keeping requirements in this sub-chapter by the Office of Managementand Budget (OMB) pursuant to the Pa-perwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). The Coast Guardintends that this section comply withthe requirements of 44 U.S.C. 3507(f),which requires that agencies display acurrent control number assigned by theDirector of the OMB for each approvedagency information collection require-ment.

(b) Display.

46 CFR part or section where identified or de-scribed

CurrentOMB con-

trol No

§ 167.15–35 ....................................................... 2115–0554§ 167.65–38 ....................................................... 2115–0589§ 167.65–43 ....................................................... 2115–0589

[CGD 88–072, 53 FR 34298, Sept. 6, 1988, asamended by CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41824, Sept. 11,1992]

Subpart 167.05—Definitions

§ 167.05–1 Definition of terms.Certain terms used in the regulations

of this part are defined in this subpart.

§ 167.05–5 Approved.This term means approved by the

Commandant unless otherwise stated.

§ 167.05–10 Commandant.This term means Commandant of the

Coast Guard.

§ 167.05–15 Coast Guard District Com-mander.

This term means an Officer of theCoast Guard designated as such by theCommandant to command all Coast


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Guard activities within his district,which include the inspections, enforce-ment, and administration of Title 52,R.S., and acts amendatory thereof orsupplemental thereto, and rules andregulations thereunder.

§ 167.05–20 Marine inspector or inspec-tor.

These terms mean any person fromthe civilian or military branch of theCoast Guard assigned under the super-intendence and direction of an Officerin Charge, Marine Inspection, or anyother person as may be designated forthe performance of duties with respectto the inspections, enforcement, andthe administration of Title 52, R.S.,and acts amendatory thereof or supple-mental thereto, and rules and regula-tions thereunder.

§ 167.05–25 Nautical school ship.

The term nautical school ship means avessel operated by or in connectionwith a nautical school or an edu-cational institution under Section 13 ofthe Coast Guard Authorization Act of1986.

[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25311, May 20, 1996]

§ 167.05–30 Officer in Charge, MarineInspection.

This term means any person from thecivilian or military branch of the CoastGuard designated as such by the Com-mandant, and who, under the super-intendence and direction of the CoastGuard District Commander, is incharge of an inspection zone for theperformance of duties with respect tothe inspections, enforcement, and ad-ministration of Title 52, R.S., and actsamendatory thereof or supplementalthereto, and rules and regulationsthereunder.

§ 167.05–35 Public nautical school.

The term public nautical school meansany school or branch thereof operatedby any State or political subdivisionthereof or a school operated by theUnited States Maritime Administra-tion that offers instruction for the pri-mary purpose of training for service inthe merchant marine.

[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25311, May 20, 1996]

Subpart 167.10—Enforcement andRight of Appeal

§ 167.10–1 Enforcement.The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec-

tion, is responsible for the performanceof duties within his jurisdiction withrespect to inspection of nautical schoolships which are subject to the provi-sions of Title 52, R.S., and acts amend-atory thereof or supplementary there-to, rules and regulations issued there-under, and the inspections requiredthereby.

§ 167.10–50 Right of appeal.Any person directly affected by a de-

cision or action taken under this part,by or on behalf of the Coast Guard,may appeal therefrom in accordancewith subpart 1.03 of this chapter.

[CGD 88–033, 54 FR 50381, Dec. 6, 1989]

Subpart 167.15—Inspections§ 167.15–1 Inspections required.

(a) Before a vessel may be used as anautical school ship, it shall be in-spected by the Coast Guard to deter-mine that the hull, boilers, machinery,equipment and appliances comply withthe regulations in this part.

(b) Every nautical school ship subjectto the regulations in this part shall beinspected annually, or oftener if nec-essary, by the Coast Guard to deter-mine that the hull, boilers, machinery,equipment and appliances comply withthe regulations in this part.

(c) Nautical school ships while laidup and dismantled and out of commis-sion are exempt from any or all inspec-tions required by law or regulations inthis part.

§ 167.15–5 Authority of marine inspec-tors.

Marine inspectors may at any timelawfully inspect any nautical schoolship.

§ 167.15–10 Application for annual in-spection.

Application in writing for the annualinspection of every nautical school shiprequired to be inspected by law and theregulations in this part shall be madeby the master, owner, or agent to the


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Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection,at any local Marine Inspection Office,U.S. Coast Guard, where the nauticalschool ship may be operating. The ap-plication shall be on Form CG 3752, Ap-plication for Inspection of U.S. Vessel,which requires information on nameand type of vessel, nature of employ-ment and route in which to be oper-ated, place where and date when thevessel may be inspected, and that noother application has been made to anyOfficer in Charge, Marine Inspection,since the issuance of the last valid cer-tificate of inspection.

[CGFR 51–11, 16 FR 3218, Apr. 12, 1951, asamended by CGFR 64–19, 29 FR 7361, June 5,1964]

§ 167.15–15 Application for inspectionof a new nautical school ship or aconversion of a vessel to a nauticalschool ship.

Prior to the commencement of theconstruction of a new nautical schoolship, or a conversion of a vessel to anautical school ship, application forthe approval of contract plans andspecifications and for a certificate ofinspection shall be made in writing bythe owner or agent to the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, at the near-est local Marine Inspection Office, U.S.Coast Guard.

§ 167.15–20 Inspections of nauticalschool ships.

At each annual inspection, or oftenerif deemed necessary, the inspector willinspect the hull, boilers, machinery,equipment, and appliances generallyfor compliance with the regulations inthis subpart and in addition will in-spect and test certain specific items asspecifically set forth in this part.

§ 167.15–25 Inspection standards forhulls, boilers and machinery.

Except as otherwise provided by lawor regulations in this subpart, the fol-lowing standards shall be accepted asstandard by the inspectors:

(a) American Bureau of Shipping‘‘Rules for Building and Classing SteelVessels’’ regarding the construction ofhulls, boilers and machinery in effecton the date of inspection. These rulesmay be purchased from the AmericanBureau of Shipping, New York, N.Y.

(b) U. S. Navy Standard ConstructionSpecification in effect on the date ofinspection.

(c) U. S. Coast Guard Standard Con-struction Specification in effect on thedate of inspection.

§ 167.15–27 Definitions relating to hullexaminations.

As used in this part—(a) Drydock examination means haul-

ing out a vessel or placing a vessel in adrydock or slipway for an examinationof all accessible parts of the vessel’sunderwater body and all through-hullfittings, sea chests, sea valves, seastrainers, and valves for the emergencybilge suction.

(b) Internal structural examinationmeans an examination of the vesselwhile afloat or in drydock and consistsof a complete examination of the ves-sel’s main strength members, includingthe major internal framing, the hullplating, voids, and ballast tanks, butnot including cargo or fuel oil tanks.

[CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39655, Oct. 23, 1987, asamended at 53 FR 32232, Aug. 24, 1988]

§ 167.15–28 Inspection of lifesaving ap-pliances and arrangements.

The inspection of lifesaving appli-ances and arrangements must be in ac-cordance with the requirements forspecial purpose vessels in subchapter W(Lifesaving Appliances and Arrange-ments) of this chapter.

[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25311, May 20, 1996]

§ 167.15–30 Drydock examination andinternal structural examination in-tervals.

(a) Except as provided for in para-graphs (b) through (e) of this section,each vessel must undergo drydock andinternal structural examinations asfollows:

(1) Vessels that operate in salt watermust undergo two drydock and two in-ternal stuctural examinations withinany five year period. No more thanthree years may elapse between anytwo examinations.

(2) Vessels that operate in freshwater at least six months in every 12month period since the last drydockexamination must undergo drydockand internal structural examinationsat intervals not to exceed five years.


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(b) Vessels with wooden hulls mustundergo two drydock and two internalstructural examinations within anyfive year period regardless of the typeof water in which they operate. Nomore than three years may elapse be-tween any two examinations.

(c) If, during an internal structuralexamination damage or deteriorationto the hull plating or structural mem-bers is discovered, the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, may re-quire the vessel to be drydocked or oth-erwise taken out of service to furtherassess the extent of the damage and toeffect permanent repairs.

(d) Each vessel which has not metwith the applicable examination sched-ules in paragraphs (a) through (c) ofthis section because it is on a voyage,must undergo the required examina-tions upon completion of the voyage.

(e) The Commandant (G–MOC) mayauthorize extensions to the examina-tion intervals specified in paragraphs(a) and (b) of this section.

[CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39655, Oct. 23, 1987, asamended at 53 FR 32232, Aug. 24, 1988; CGD95–072, 60 FR 50467, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96–041,61 FR 50734, Sept. 27, 1996]

§ 167.15–35 Notice and plans required.(a) The master, owner, operator, or

agent of the vessel shall notify the Of-ficer in Charge, Marine Inspection,whenever the vessel is to be drydockedregardless of the reason fordrydocking.

(b) Each vessel, except barges, thatholds a Load Line Certificate musthave on board a plan showing the ves-sel’s scantlings. This plan must bemade available to the Coast Guard ma-rine inspector whenever the vessel un-dergoes a drydock examination or in-ternal structural examination or when-ever repairs are made to the vessel’shull.

(c) Each barge that holds a Load LineCertificate must have a plan showingthe barge’s scantlings. The plan neednot be maintained on board the bargebut must be made available to theCoast Guard marine inspector when-ever the barge undergoes a drydock ex-amination or internal structural exam-ination or whenever repairs are madeto the barge’s hull.

[CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39655, Oct. 23, 1987]

§ 167.15–40 Integral fuel oil tank ex-aminations—T/ALL.

(a) Each fuel oil tank with at leastone side integral to the vessel’s hulland located within the hull (‘‘integralfuel oil tank’’) is subject to inspectionas provided in this section. The owneror operator of the vessel shall have thetanks cleaned out and gas freed as nec-essary to permit internal examinationof the tank or tanks designated by themarine inspector. The owner or opera-tor shall arrange for an examination ofthe fuel tanks of each vessel during aninternal structural examination at in-tervals not to exceed five years.

(b) Integral non-double-bottom fueloil tanks need not be cleaned out andinternally examined if the marine in-spector is able to determine by exter-nal examination that the general con-dition of the tanks is satisfactory.

(c) Double-bottom fuel oil tanks onvessels less than 10 years of age neednot be cleaned out and internally ex-amined if the marine inspector is ableto determine by external examinationthat the general condition of the tanksis satisfactory.

(d) Double-bottom fuel oil tanks onvessels 10 years of age or older but lessthan 15 years of age need not becleaned out and internally examined ifthe marine inspector is able to deter-mine by internal examination of atleast one forward double-bottom fueloil tank, and by external examinationof all other double-bottom fuel oiltanks on the vessel, that the generalcondition of the tanks is satisfactory.

(e) All double-bottom fuel oil tankson vessels 15 years of age or older neednot be cleaned out and internally ex-amined if the marine inspector is ableto determine by internal examinationof at least one forward, one amidships,and one aft double-bottom fuel oiltank, and by external examination ofall other double-bottom fuel oil tankson the vessel, that the general condi-tion of the tanks is satisfactory.



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§ 167.15–50 Tailshaft examinations.

Tailshaft examinations on nauticalschool ships must conform with the ex-amination requirements in part 61 ofthis chapter.

[CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39655, Oct. 23, 1987]

Subpart 167.20—Hull Require-ments, Construction and Ar-rangement of Nautical SchoolShips

§ 167.20–1 Construction.

Except as otherwise provided by lawor regulations in this subpart, the fol-lowing standards for construction areacceptable.

(a) American Bureau of Shipping‘‘Rules for Building and Classing SteelVessels’’ regarding the construction ofhulls, boilers and machinery in effecton the date of inspection. These rulesmay be purchased from the AmericanBureau of Shipping, New York, N.Y.

(b) U. S. Navy Standard ConstructionSpecification in effect on the date ofinspection.

(c) U. S. Coast Guard Standard Con-struction Specification in effect on thedate of inspection.

§ 167.20–7 Subdivision and stability.

Each vessel must meet the applicablerequirements in Subchapter S of thischapter.

[CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983]

§ 167.20–10 Means of escape.

(a) On all nautical school ships wherethe arrangements will possibly permit,all inclosures where persons may bequartered, or where anyone may be em-ployed, shall be provided with not lessthan two avenues of escape, so locatedthat if one of such avenues is not avail-able another may be.

§ 167.20–15 Scupper, sanitary and simi-lar discharges.

(a) All scupper, sanitary, and othersimilar discharges which lead throughthe ship’s hull shall be fitted with effi-cient means for preventing the ingressof water in the event of a fracture ofsuch pipes. The requirements do notapply to the discharges in the machin-

ery space connected with the main andauxiliary engines, pumps, etc.

§ 167.20–17 Bilge pumps, bilge pipingand sounding arrangements.

The number, capacity, and arrange-ment of bilge pumps and bilge pipingshall be in accordance with the require-ments for cargo vessels contained inparts 50 to 61 of Subchapter F (MarineEngineering) of this chapter. Soundingpipes shall be fitted in each compart-ment, except those accessible at alltimes. The main and secondary drainsystems installed in accordance withU.S. Navy or U.S. Coast Guard Con-struction Specifications shall be ac-cepted as meeting the intent of thissection.

[CGFR 52–43, 17 FR 9542, Oct. 18, 1952]

§ 167.20–35 Liquid ballast.

When water ballasting of fuel tanksis necessary, such oily ballast shall notbe subsequently discharged overboardwithin any of the prohibited zones asdefined by the Oil Pollution Act, 1961(33 U.S.C. 1011), except through oilywater separators which meet the re-quirements in 33 CFR 155.330 through155.380, or directly into sludge bargesor shore facilities, or other approvedmeans.

[CGFR 62–17, 27 FR 9046, Sept. 11, 1962, asamended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50468, Sept. 29,1995]

Subpart 167.25—MarineEngineering

§ 167.25–1 Boilers, pressure vessels,piping and appurtenances.

(a) Except as otherwise provided bylaw or regulations in this subpart, allvessels constructed or reconverted touse as nautical school ships on or afterJuly 1, 1951, shall conform with one ofthe following standards for boilers,pressure vessels, piping and appur-tenances:

(1) Marine engineering regulations inparts 50 to 63, inclusive, of SubchapterF (Marine Engineering) of this chapter.

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1Attention is called to R.S. 4437 (46 U.S.C.413), which makes the obstructing of a safetyvalve a misdemeanor subject to a $200 fineand imprisonment for not to exceed 5 years.

(3) U.S. Coast Guard Standard Con-struction Specifications in effect attime of construction or conversion.

(b) The boilers, pressure vessels, andappurtenances shall be inspected ini-tially under the provisions of part 52 ofSubchapter F (Marine Engineering) ofthis chapter. All alterations, replace-ments or repairs on nautical schoolships shall conform to the applicablestandards in paragraph (a) of this sec-tion insofar as practicable.

[CGFR 51–11, 16 FR 3218, Apr. 12, 1951, asamended by CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18908, Dec. 18,1968]

§ 167.25–5 Inspection of boilers, pres-sure vessels, piping and appur-tenances.

The inspection of boilers, pressurevessels, piping and appurtenances shallbe in accordance with the applicableregulations in parts 50 to 63, inclusive,of Subchapter F (Marine Engineering)of this chapter, insofar as they relateto tests and inspection of cargo vessels.

[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18908, Dec. 18, 1968]

§ 167.25–20 Carrying of excess steam.1

When it is known or comes to theknowledge of the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection, that any steamnautical school ship is or has been car-rying an excess of steam beyond thatwhich is allowed by her certificate ofinspection, the Officer in Charge, Ma-rine Inspection, in whose zone the nau-tical school ship is being navigated, inaddition to reporting the fact to theUnited States District Attorney forprosecution under R. S. 4437 (46 U.S.C.413), shall require the owner or ownersof the nautical school ship to place onthe boiler a lockup safety valve whichwill prevent the carrying of an excessof steam and it shall be under the con-trol of said Officer in Charge, MarineInspection.

Subpart 167.30—Repairs orAlterations

§ 167.30–1 Notice of repairs or alter-ations required.

(a) It shall be the duty of the master,owner, or agent to notify the nearestOfficer in Charge, Marine Inspection,whenever repairs or alterations are re-quired, or will be made on a nauticalschool ship.

(b) Whenever a nautical school ship isplaced upon the dock, it shall be theduty of the master, owner or agent toreport the same to the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, so that athorough inspection may be made bythe Coast Guard to determine what isnecessary to make such a nauticalschool ship seaworthy, if the conditionor age of the nautical school ship, inthe judgment of the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection, renders such exam-ination necessary.

§ 167.30–5 Proceeding to another portfor repairs.

(a) The Officer in Charge, Marine In-spection, may issue a permit to proceedto another port for repairs, if in hisjudgment it can be done with safety. Inthe issuance of such a permit the Offi-cer in Charge, Marine Inspection, willstate upon its face, the conditions uponwhich it is granted.

(b) When a nautical school ship ob-tains a permit from the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, to go to an-other port for repairs, the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, shall so no-tify the Coast Guard District Com-mander, and state the repairs to bemade. The Coast Guard District Com-mander shall notify the Coast GuardDistrict Commander of the districtwhere such repairs are to be made, fur-nishing him a copy of the report indi-cating the repairs ordered.

§ 167.30–10 Special operating require-ments.

Inspection and testing required whenmaking alterations, repairs, or othersuch operations involving riveting,welding, burning, or like fire-producingactions are as follows:


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(a) The provisions of ‘‘Standard forthe Control of Gas Hazards on Vesselsto be Repaired’’, NFPA No. 306, pub-lished by National Fire Protection As-sociation, 1 Batterymarch Park, Quin-cy, MA 02269 shall be used as a guide inconducting the inspections and issu-ance of certificates required by thissection.

(b) Until an inspection has been madeto determine that such operation canbe undertaken with safety, no alter-ations, repairs, or other such oper-ations involving riveting, welding,burning, or like fire-producing actionsshall be made:

(1) Within or on the boundaries ofcargo tanks which have been used tocarry combustible liquids or chemicalsin bulk; or,

(2) Within spaces adjacent to cargotanks which have been used to carryGrade D combustible liquid cargo, ex-cept where the distance between suchcargo tanks and the work to be per-formed is not less than twenty-five (25)feet; or,

(3) Within or on the boundaries offuel tanks; or,

(4) To pipe lines, heating coils,pumps, fittings, or other appurtenancesconnected to such cargo or fuel tanks.

(c) Such inspections shall be madeand evidenced as follows:

(1) In ports or places in the UnitedStates or its territories and posses-sions, the inspection shall be made bya marine chemist certificated by theNational Fire Protection Association;however, if the services of such cer-tified marine chemist are not reason-ably available, the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection, upon the rec-ommendation of the vessel owner andhis contractor or their representative,shall select a person who, in the case ofan individual vessel, shall be author-ized to make such inspection. If the in-spection indicates that such operationscan be undertaken with safety, a cer-tificate setting forth the fact in writ-ing and qualified as may be required,shall be issued by the certified marinechemist or the authorized person be-fore the work is started. Such quali-fications shall include any require-ments, as may be deemed necessary tomaintain, insofar as can reasonably bedone, the safe conditions in the spaces

certified throughout the operation andshall include such additional tests andcertifications as considered required.Such qualifications and requirementsshall include precautions necessary toeliminate or minimize hazards thatmay be present from protective coat-ings or residues from cargoes.

(2) When not in such a port or place,and a marine chemist or such personauthorized by the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection, is not reasonablyavailable, the inspection shall be madeby the senior officer present and aproper entry shall be made in the ves-sel’s logbook.

(d) It shall be the responsibility ofthe senior officer present to secure cop-ies of certificates issued by the cer-tified marine chemist or such personauthorized by the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection. It shall be the re-sponsibility of the senior officerpresent, insofar as the persons underhis control are concerned, to maintaina safe condition on the vessel by fullobservance of all qualifications and re-quirements listed by the marine chem-ist in the certificate.

[CGFR 64–19, 29 FR 7361, June 5, 1964, asamended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50468, Sept. 29,1995]

Subpart 167.35—LifesavingEquipment

§ 167.35–1 General.

Lifesaving appliances and arrange-ments on nautical school ships must bein accordance with the requirementsfor special purpose vessels in sub-chapter W (Lifesaving Appliances andArrangements) of this chapter.

[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25311, May 20, 1996]

Subpart 167.40—CertainEquipment Requirements

§ 167.40–1 Electrical installations.(a) Except as otherwise provided by

law or regulation in this part, the elec-trical equipment may be considered ac-ceptable if it complies with the re-quirements covered by any one of thefollowing:

(1) U.S. Navy Standard ConstructionSpecifications currently in effect.


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(2) U. S. Coast Guard electrical engi-neering requirements in Subchapter J(Electrical Engineering) of this chap-ter.

(3) American Institute of ElectricalEngineers Standard No. 45, 1945 or 1948Revision. These standards may be pur-chased from the American Institute ofElectrical Engineers, New York, N. Y.

(b) Changes or alterations in the elec-trical installations of vessels now inservice shall be in accordance withstandards set forth in paragraph (a) ofthis section.

(c) Special attention shall be givenby the inspectors in the examination ofpresent installation to see that it is ofsuch nature as to preclude any dangerof fire, giving particular attention towiring which is carried through woodenbulkheads, partitions, etc.

[CGFR 51–11, 16 FR 3218, Apr. 12, 1951, asamended by CGFR 52–43, 17 FR 9543, Oct. 18,1952]

§ 167.40–5 Alarm bells.

All nautical school ships over 100gross tons shall have all sleeping ac-commodations, public spaces, and ma-chinery spaces equipped with a suffi-cient number of alarm bells so locatedas to warn all occupants. The systemshall operate from a continuous sourceof electric energy capable of supplyingthe system for a period of at least 8hours without being dependent uponthe main, auxiliary or emergency gen-erating plants. Each bell shall producea signal of a tone distinct from that ofother bell signals in the vicinity andshall be independently fused, with eachof these fuses located above the bulk-head deck. The bells shall be controlledby a manually-operated contact makerlocated in the pilothouse. The charac-teristics of the contact maker shall besuch that it possesses:

(a) Positive contact;(b) Watertightness (when located in

open spaces subject to weather);(c) Means whereby its electrically

open or closed position can be deter-mined by sense of touch;

(d) Means to affect a make-or-breakcircuit for signaling; and

(e) Self-maintaining contacts.

§ 167.40–7 Voice tubes, telephone, andtelegraph systems.

(a) Each nautical school ship shall befitted with an efficient means of com-munication between the pilothouse andengine room. This may be by bell sig-nals with voice tubes, telephone, ortelegraph systems.

(b) A voice tube or telephone systembetween the radio room and the navi-gating bridge shall be provided whenthe nautical school ship is equippedwith a radio installation.

(c) A voice tube or telephone systembetween the pilothouse and emergencysteering station shall be provided whenthe nautical school ship is equippedwith an emergency steering station.

§ 167.40–20 Deep-sea sounding appara-tus.

Nautical school ships shall beequipped with an efficient or electronicdeep-sea sounding apparatus. The elec-tronic deep-sea sounding apparatus re-quired shall be installed, kept in work-ing order, and ready for immediate use.

[CGFR 58–10, 23 FR 4686, June 26, 1958, asamended by CGD 75–074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31,1977; CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26010, May 23, 1996]

§ 167.40–25 Signaling lamp.

Nautical school ships of over 150gross tons shall be equipped with an ef-ficient signaling lamp. This lamp shallbe permanently fixed above the bridgeand equipped with a Fresnel lens andhigh-speed bulb, operated by a weather-proof key, fitted with a suitable con-denser. The lamp shall be so connectedthat it can be operated from the nor-mal source of the nautical school ship’scurrent, the emergency source, andother emergency batteries if provided.

§ 167.40–30 Guards and rails.

On nautical school ships all exposedand dangerous places, such as gearsand machinery shall be properly pro-tected with covers, guards, or rails, inorder that the danger of accidents maybe minimized. On nautical school shipsequipped with radio (wireless) the lead-ins shall be efficiently incased or insu-lated to insure the protection of per-sons from accidental shock. Such lead-


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ins shall be located so as not to inter-fere with the launching of lifeboats andlife rafts.

§ 167.40–40 Radar.All mechanically propelled vessels of

1,600 gross tons and over in ocean orcoastwise service must be fitted with amarine radar system for surface navi-gation. Facilities for plotting radarreadings must be provided on thebridge.

[CGFR 75–074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31, 1977]

§ 167.40–45 Magnetic compass and gy-rocompass.

(a) All mechanically propelled vesselsin ocean or coastwise service must befitted with a magnetic compass.

(b) All mechanically propelled vesselsof 1,600 gross tons and over in ocean orcoastwise service must be fitted with agyrocompass in addition to the mag-netic compass.

(c) Each vessel must have an illumi-nated repeater for the gyrocompass re-quired under paragraph (b) of this sec-tion that is at the main steering standunless the gyrocompass is illuminatedand is at the main steering stand.

[CFD 75–074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31, 1977]

Subpart 167.43—Work VestsSOURCE: CGFR 59–22, 24 FR 4962, June 18,

1959, unless otherwise noted.

§ 167.43–1 Application.(a) Provisions of this subpart shall

apply to all vessels inspected andcertificated in accordance with thissubchapter.

§ 167.43–5 Approved types of workvests.

(a) Each buoyant work vest carriedunder the permissive authority of thissection must be approved under—

(1) Subpart 160.053 of this chapter; or(2) Subpart 160.077 of this chapter as

a commercial hybrid PFD.

[CGD 78–174A, 51 FR 4351, Feb. 4, 1986]

§ 167.43–10 Use.(a) Approved buoyant work vests are

considered to be items of safety ap-parel and may be carried aboard vesselsto be worn by crew members when

working near or over the water underfavorable working conditions. Theyshall be used under the supervision andcontrol of designated ship’s officers.When carried, such vests shall not beaccepted in lieu of any portion of therequired number of approved life pre-servers and shall not be substituted forthe approved life preservers required tobe worn during drills and emergencies.

§ 167.43–15 Shipboard stowage.

(a) The approved buoyant work vestsshall be stowed separately from theregular stowage of approved life pre-servers.

(b) The locations for the stowage ofwork vests shall be such as not to beeasily confused with that for approvedlife preservers.

§ 167.43–20 Shipboard inspections.

(a) Each work vest shall be subject toexamination by a marine inspector todetermine its serviceability. If found tobe satisfactory, it may be continued inservice, but shall not be stamped by amarine inspector with a Coast Guardstamp. If a work vest is found not to bein a serviceable condition, then suchwork vest shall be removed from thevessel. If a work vest is beyond repair,it shall be destroyed or mutilated inthe presence of a marine inspector soas to prevent its continued use as awork vest.

§ 167.43–25 Additional requirementsfor hybrid work vests.

(a) In addition to the other require-ments in this subpart, commercial hy-brid PFD’s must be—

(1) Used, stowed, and maintained inaccordance with the procedures set outin the manual required for these de-vices by § 160.077–29 of this chapter andany limitations(s) marked on them;and

(2) Of the same or similar design andhave the same method of operation aseach other hybrid PFD carried onboard.

[CGD 78–174A, 51 FR 4351, Feb. 4, 1986]


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Subpart 167.45—Special Firefight-ing and Fire Prevention Re-quirements

§ 167.45–1 Steam, carbon dioxide, andhalon fire extinguishing systems.

(a) General requirements. (1) Nauticalschool ships shall be provided with aninert-gas fire-extinguishing systemwhen required.

(2) All nautical school ships carryingcombustible cargo in the holds, be-tween decks, or other closed cargocompartments shall be equipped withmeans for extinguishing fire in suchcompartments by the use of any inert-gas fire-extinguishing system approvedby the Coast Guard or Navy. However,in specific cases where by reason of thedesign, such compartments are nor-mally accessible and considered to bepart of the working or living quarters,a water sprinkling system may be in-stalled in lieu of an inert-gas fire-ex-tinguishing system. On such vesselscontracted for prior to January 1, 1962,a steam smothering system may be ac-cepted in lieu of the inert gas systemfor the protection of cargo holds, paintlockers, and similar spaces. However,although existing steam smotheringsystems may be repaired, replaced, orextended, no new systems contractedfor on or after January 1, 1962, will bepermitted.

(3) Cabinets, boxes, or casingsinclosing manifolds or valves shall bedistinctly marked in painted lettersabout 3 inches in height, ‘‘Steam FireApparatus,’’ or ‘‘CO2 Fire Apparatus,’’as the case may be.

(4) Steam or gas piping fitted for ex-tinguishing fire shall not be used forany other purpose except that it maybe used for fire-detecting purposes.

(5) Pipes for conveying steam fromthe boilers for the purpose of extin-guishing fire shall not be led into thecabins, other living spaces, or workingspaces. Pipes for conveying carbon di-oxide or other extinguishing vapors forthe purpose of extinguishing fire shallnot be led into the cabins or other liv-ing spaces.

(6) Steam smothering lines shall betested with at least 50 pounds air pres-sure with ends of the smothering linescapped, or by blowing steam throughthe lines, and a survey made for detect-

ing corrosion and defects, using thehammer test or such other means asmay be necessary.

(7) At annual inspections, all carbondioxide (CO2) cylinders, whether fixedor portable, shall be examined exter-nally and replaced if excessive corro-sion is found; and all cylinders shallalso be checked by weighing to deter-mine contents and if found to be morethan 10 percent under required con-tents of carbon dioxide, the same shallbe recharged.

(8) Carbon dioxide and halon cyl-inders carried on board nautical schoolships must be tested and marked in ac-cordance with the requirements of§§ 147.60 and 147.65 of this chapter.

(9) Regarding the limitations on theuse of steam smothering in subpara-graph (2) of this paragraph, this doesnot preclude the introduction of steaminto such confined spaces as boiler cas-ings or into tanks for steaming outpurposes. Such installations are not tobe considered as part of any requiredfire extinguishing system.

(b) Steam systems. (1) As noted in sub-paragraph (a)(2) of this section, steamsmothering systems are not permittedon nautical school ships contracted foron or after January 1, 1962, nor for newinstallations on vessels contracted forprior to that date. Where steam smoth-ering systems are installed, the provi-sions of this paragraph shall be met.

(2) Steam for fire-extinguishing sys-tems shall be available at a suitablepressure from the main boilers or adonkey or auxiliary boiler.

(3) The pipe lines shall be led fromnot more than three stations in easilyaccessible locations on the weatherdeck to each cargo hold, cargo ’tween-decks, or other closed cargo compart-ments, and to each cargo-oil deep tank,lamp locker, oil room, and like com-partments, which lamp locker, oilroom, and like compartments, shall bewholly and tightly lined with metal.The steam connections to the lamplockers, oil rooms, and like compart-ments may be taken from the neareststeam supply line, independent of theextinguishing manifolds. In lamp lock-ers, oil rooms, and like compartments,adequate means may be provided forventilation if suitable dampers capable


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of being operated from outside thespaces are fitted in each vent duct.

(4) Each pipe in the extinguishingmanifolds shall be fitted with a shut-off valve plainly and permanentlymarked to indicate into which com-partment it discharges. This require-ment also applies to independent extin-guishing lines.

(5) Manifold steam supply pipes shallbe fitted with master valves at themanifolds, and provision shall be madefor draining the manifold and individ-ual lines to protect them against freez-ing. If the manifolds are located on anopen deck, they shall be enclosed in ametal box.

(6) The minimum diameter of anysteam fire-extinguishing pipe to acargo hold, cargo ’tween-decks, otherclosed cargo compartments, or cargo-oil deep tank shall be one inch, the sizeand number of pipes to be governed bythe size of the compartment. The mini-mum diameter of any steam fire-extin-guishing pipe to a lamp locker, oilroom, or like compartments, shall bethree-fourths of an inch.

(c) Inert-gas systems. (1) When a car-bon dioxide (CO2) smothering system isfitted in the cargo hold, cargo ’tween-decks, or other closed cargo compart-ments, or cargo-oil deep tanks, thequantity of carbon dioxide shall be suf-ficient to give a gas saturation of 30percent of the gross volume of the larg-est cargo hold. The quantity in poundsof carbon dioxide required may be de-termined approximately by the follow-ing formula:

WL B D= × ×

30(1)

where:W=the weight of CO2 required, in pounds.L=the length of the hold, in feet.B=the mean breadth of the hold, in feet,D=the depth from tank top or flat forming

lower boundary to top of uppermostspace in which freight may be carried, infeet.

(2) When a carbon dioxide (CO2)smothering system is fitted in thelamp locker, oil room, or like compart-ments, the quantity in pounds of car-bon dioxide required may be deter-mined by dividing the gross volume ofthe space by a factor of 22. Lamp lock-ers, oil rooms, and like compartments,

in all classes of vessels, shall be whollyand tightly lined with metal. Thewhole charge of gas shall be capable ofbeing released simultaneously by oper-ating one valve and control, and allcylinders shall be completely dis-charged in not more than two minutes.

(3) Pipes used for supplying carbondioxide to the cargo holds, cargo’tween-decks, other closed cargo com-partments, and cargo-oil deep tanksshall be not less than three-fourthsinch inside diameter. Pipes used forsupplying carbon dioxide to lamp lock-ers, oil rooms, and like compartmentsshall not be less than one-half inch in-side diameter.

(4) The control(s) releasing the inertgas shall be located in a position(s)outside the space(s) protected and shallbe readily accessible when the vessel isbeing navigated. All valves shall bepermanently marked to indicate intowhich compartment they discharge. Aspace which is protected by a carbondioxide extinguishing system, and isnormally accessible to crew while thenautical school ship is being navigatedshall be fitted with an approved audiblealarm in such space, which will beautomatically sounded when the car-bon dioxide is admitted to the space.

(5) Provisions shall be made to pre-vent the admission of air into thelower parts of cargo holds, cargo’tween-decks, and other closed cargocompartments while the inert-gas sys-tem is in operation.

(6) Cylinders, piping, and controls forthe inert-gas system shall be protectedfrom damage and shall be securely fas-tened and supported.

[CGFR 51–11, 16 FR 3218, Apr. 12, 1951, asamended by CGFR 54–46, 19 FR 8708, Dec. 18,1954; CGFR 61–15, 26 FR 9303, Sept. 30, 1961;CGFR 65–9, 30 FR 11494, Sept. 8, 1965; CGD 84–044, 53 FR 7752, Mar. 10, 1988]

§ 167.45–5 Steam fire pumps or theirequivalent.

(a) All nautical school ships shall beequipped with fire pumps.

(b) Nautical school ships of 100 grosstons and under shall be equipped withone hand fire pump with a pump-cyl-inder capacity not less than 100 cubicinches, or a power-driven pump ofequivalent discharge capacity.


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(c) Nautical school ships over 100gross tons shall be equipped with firepumps and piping as follows:

(1) All nautical school ships shall beprovided with powerful pumps avail-able for use as fire pumps. When of lessthan 1,000 gross tons it shall have 1,and when larger it shall have at least 2independently driven pumps connectedto the fire main. Each pump shall becapable of delivering two powerful jetsof water simultaneously from the high-est outlets on the fire main at a Pitottube pressure of approximately 50pounds per square inch.

(2) On oil-burning nautical schoolships, where two pumps are required,they may be located in the same com-partment, if the compartment isequipped with an approved fixed carbondioxide extinguishing system.

(d) Outlets from the fire mains shallbe of a sufficient number and so ar-ranged that any part of the living quar-ters, weather decks and any part ofcargo decks, accessible to crew, whilethe nautical school ship is being navi-gated, may be reached with a single 50-foot length of hose. Outlets within ac-commodations and service spaces adja-cent thereto shall comply with theabove or they may be so arranged thatany part may be reached with a single75-foot length of hose provided a sia-mese connection is fitted at each out-let. Where the fire main is located onan exposed deck, branches shall be pro-vided so that the hose connections nec-essary to comply with the foregoing bedistributed on both sides of the nau-tical school ship. The fire hose shall beconnected to the outlet at all times,except on open decks where the loca-tion of the fire hydrants is such that noprotection is afforded for the hose inheavy weather. The fire hose may betemporarily removed from the hydrantwhen it will interfere with the han-dling of cargo.

(e) Outlet openings shall have a di-ameter of not less than 11⁄2 inches andshall be fitted with suitable hose con-nections and spanners. The arrange-ment of the fire hydrant shall be lim-ited to any position from the hori-zontal to the vertical pointing down-ward, so that the hose will lead down-ward or horizontally, in order to mini-mize the possibility of kinking. In no

case will a hydrant arranged in a verti-cal position with the outlet pointingupward be accepted.

(f) Fire pumps shall be fitted on thedischarge side with relief valves set torelieve at 25 pounds higher than thepressure necessary to maintain the re-quirements of paragraph (c)(1) of thissection and a pressure gage to indicatethe pressure on the fire main. If thefire pumps operating under shut-offconditions are not capable of producinga pressure exceeding 125 pounds persquare inch, the relief valve may beomitted.

(g) Each section of fire hose usedafter January 1, 1980 must be linedcommercial fire hose that conforms toUnderwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. Stand-ard 19 or Federal Specification ZZ–H–451E. Hose that bears the label of Un-derwriters’ Laboratories, Inc. as linedfire hose is accepted as conforming tothis requirement. Each section of re-placement fire hose or any section ofnew fire hose placed aboard a vesselafter January 1, 1977 must also conformto the specification required by thisparagraph.

(h) Each fire hydrant must have atleast one length of firehose. Each fire-hose on the hydrant must have a com-bination solid stream and water sprayfirehose nozzle that is approved undersubpart 162.027 of this chapter.

[CGFR 51–11, 16 FR 3218, Apr. 12, 1951, asamended by CGFR 60–36, 25 FR 10642, Nov. 5,1960; CGD 74–60, 41 FR 43152, Sept. 30, 1976;CGD 76–086, 44 FR 2394, Jan. 11, 1979]

§ 167.45–10 Couplings on fire hose.

The couplings on fire hose shall be ofbrass, copper, or composition material.All hydrants shall be provided withsuitable spanners.

§ 167.45–15 Capacity of pipes and hose.

The capacity of the pipes and hoseleading from the pumps shall in no casebe less than that of the discharge open-ing of the pump: Provided, however,That the pipe and hose shall in no in-stance be less than 11⁄2 inches in inter-nal diameter.


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§ 167.45–20 Examination and testing ofpumps and fire-extinguishingequipment.

The inspectors will examine allpumps, hose, and other fire apparatusand will see that the hose is subjectedto a pressure of 100 pounds to thesquare inch at each annual inspectionand that the hose couplings are se-curely fastened.

§ 167.45–25 Fire mains and hose con-nections.

All pipes used as mains for conduct-ing water from fire pumps on nauticalschool ships shall be of steel, wroughtiron, brass, or copper with wroughtiron brass, or composition hose connec-tions.

§ 167.45–30 Use of approved fire-fight-ing equipment.

Portable fire extinguishers or fire-ex-tinguishing systems which conform tothe specifications of the Navy or CoastGuard, or their approved equivalent,may be accepted for use on nauticalschool ships.

§ 167.45–40 Fire-fighting equipment onnautical school ships using oil asfuel.

Steam-propelled nautical schoolships burning oil for fuel shall be fittedwith the fire-fighting equipment of thefollowing type and character:

(a) In each boiler room and in each ofthe machinery spaces of a nauticalschool ship propelled by steam, inwhich a part of the fuel-oil installationis situated, 2 or more approved fire ex-tinguishers of the foam type of not lessthan 9.5 liters (21⁄2 gallons) each or 2 ormore approved fire extinguishers of thecarbon dioxide type of not less than 33kilograms (15 pounds) each must beplaced where accessible and ready forimmediate use. On a nautical schoolship of 1,000 gross tons and under, only1 of the fire extinguishers may be re-quired.

(b)In boiler and machinery spaces, atleast 2 fire hydrants must have a fire-hose of a length that allows each partof the boiler and machinery spaces tobe reached by water from a combina-tion solid stream and water spray fire-hose nozzle.

(c) Each firehose under paragraph (b)of this section must have a combina-tion solid stream and water spray fire-hose nozzle that meets subpart 162.027of this chapter. Combination nozzlesand low-velocity water spray applica-tors previously approved under subpart162.027 of this chapter may remain solong as they are maintained in goodcondition to the satisfaction of the Of-ficer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

(d) On every steam propelled nauticalschool ship of over 1,000 gross tons hav-ing one boiler room there shall be pro-vided one fire extinguisher of the foamtype of at least 40 gallons rated capac-ity or one carbon dioxide (CO2) extin-guisher of at least 100 pounds. If thenautical school ship has more than oneboiler room, an extinguisher of theabove type shall be provided in eachboiler room. On every steam propellednautical school ship of 1,000 gross tonsand under, foam type fire extinguishersof at least 20 gallons rated capacity orcarbon dioxide (CO2) extinguishers ofat least 50 pounds shall be used. Extin-guishers fitted shall be equipped withsuitable hose and nozzles on reels orother practicable means easy of access,and of sufficient length to reach anypart of the boiler room and spaces con-taining oil-fuel pumping units.

(e) All nautical school ships propelledby internal-combustion engines shallbe equipped with the following foamtype or carbon dioxide type fire extin-guishers in the machinery spaces:

(1) One approved 12-gallon foam-typeextinguisher or one approved 35-poundcarbon dioxide type extinguisher.

(2) One approved 21⁄2-gallon foam-type, or one approved 15-pound carbondioxide type extinguisher for each 1,000B. H. P. of the main engines, or frac-tion thereof. The total number of fireextinguishers carried shall not be lessthan two and need not exceed six.

(3) When a donkey boiler fitted toburn oil as fuel is located in the ma-chinery space, there shall be sub-stituted for the 12-gallon foam type or35-pound carbon dioxide type fire extin-guisher required either one 40-gallonfoam type or one 100-pound carbon di-oxide type fire extinguisher.


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(f) In this section any reference to anapproved fire extinguisher means ei-ther approved by the Coast Guard orthe Navy.

[CGFR 51–11, 16 FR 3218, Apr. 12, 1951, asamended by CGD 76–086, 44 FR 2394, Jan. 11,1979; CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26010, May 23, 1996]

§ 167.45–45 Carbon dioxide fire-extin-guishing system requirements.

(a) When a carbon dioxide (CO2)smothering system is fitted in the boil-er room, the quantity of carbon dioxidecarried shall be sufficient to give a gassaturation of 25 percent of the grossvolume of the largest boiler room fromtank top to top of the boilers. Top ofthe boilers is to be considered as thetop of the shell of a Scotch or leg typeof boiler, and the top of the casing ordrum, whichever is the higher, onwater-tube boilers. The quantity ofcarbon dioxide required may be deter-mined approximately by the followingformula:

WL B D= × ×

36(1)

where:W=the weight of CO2 required in pounds.L=the length of the boiler room in feet.B=the breadth of the boiler room in feet.D=the distance in feet from tank top or flat

forming lower boundary to top of boilers.

(b) When a carbon dioxide (CO2)smothering system is fitted in the ma-chinery space of a nautical school shippropelled by internal combustion en-gines, the quantity of carbon dioxiderequired may be determined approxi-mately by the following formula:

WL B D= × ×

22(2)

where:

W=the weight of CO2 required in pounds.L=the length of machinery space in feet.B=breadth of the machinery space in feet.D=distance in feet from tank top or flat

forming lower boundary to the undersideof deck forming the batch opening.

(c) The whole charge of gas shall becapable of being released simulta-neously by operating one valve andcontrol. All cylinders shall be com-pletely discharged in not more thantwo minutes. The arrangement of the

piping shall be such as to give a gen-eral and fairly uniform distributionover the entire area protected. Analarm which shall operate automati-cally with the operation of the systemshall be provided to give a warning inthe space when the carbon dioxide isabout to be released. Provision shall bemade to prevent the admission of airinto the lower parts of the boiler or en-gine room while the system is in oper-ation.

§ 167.45–50 Foam smothering systemrequirements.

(a) When a foam-type system isfitted, its capacity shall be such as torapidly discharge over the entire areaof the bilge (tank top) of the largestboiler room a volume of foam 6 inchesdeep in not more than 3 minutes. Thearrangement of piping shall be such asto give a uniform distribution over theentire area protected.

(b) The foam-type system may be of atype approved by the Navy or CoastGuard. All containers and valves bywhich the system is operated shall beeasily accessible and so placed thatcontrol valves and containers will notreadily be cut off from use by an out-break of fire.

§ 167.45–60 Emergency breathing appa-ratus and flame safety lamps.

Each nautical-school ship must beequipped with the following devices:

(a) Two pressure-demand, open-cir-cuit, self-contained breathing appara-tus, approved by the Mine Safety andHealth Administration (MSHA) and bythe National Institute for OccupationalSafety and Health (NIOSH) and havingat a minimum a 30-minute air supply, afull facepiece, and a spare charge foreach. A supplied-air respirator pre-viously approved under part 160, sub-part 160.011, of this chapter may con-tinue in use as required equipmentuntil November 23, 1994, if it was partof the vessel’s equipment on November23, 1992, and as long as it is maintainedin good condition to the satisfaction ofthe Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec-tion. A self-contained compressed-airbreathing apparatus previously ap-proved by MSHA and NIOSH under part160, subpart 160.011, of this chapter maycontinue in use as required equipment


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if it was part of the vessel’s equipmenton November 23, 1992, and as long as itis maintained in good condition to thesatisfaction of the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection.

(b) One flame safety lamp approvedby the Coast Guard or Navy.

[CGD 86–036, 57 FR 48326, Oct. 23, 1992]

§ 167.45–65 Portable fire extinguishersin accommodation spaces.

(a) All nautical school ships shall beprovided with such number of good andefficient portable fire extinguishers ap-proved by the Navy or Coast Guard asfollows:

(1) Nautical school ships less than 150feet in length shall have at least twofire extinguishers on each passengerdeck.

(2) Nautical school ships 150 feet andover in length shall be provided with atleast one fire extinguisher for every 150linear feet of corridor length or frac-tion thereof in the spaces occupied bypassengers and crew.

(3) In all public spaces fire extin-guishers shall be located not more than150 feet apart.

(b) The number of required fire extin-guishers is based on the capacity of theordinary fire extinguisher, which isabout 21⁄2 gallons, and no fire extin-guisher of larger capacity shall be al-lowed a greater rating than that of theordinary fire extinguisher. Fire extin-guishers of approved types of less ca-pacity are allowable when their totalcontents equal the required quantity.

§ 167.45–70 Portable fire extinguishers,general requirements.

(a) Extra charges shall be carried onboard for 50 percent of each size and va-riety of fire extinguishers provided. If50 percent of each size and variety offire extinguishers carried gives a frac-tional result, extra charges shall beprovided for the next largest wholenumber.

(1) The following is an example:

Extra chargesrequired

Fire extinguishers carried:1 .................................................. 12 .................................................. 13 .................................................. 24 .................................................. 25 .................................................. 3

(2) When the portable fire extin-guisher is of such variety that it can-not be readily recharged by the vessel’spersonnel, one spare unit of the sameclassification shall be carried in lieu ofspare charges for all such units of thesame size and variety.

(b) Recharges, particularly the acid,used in charging soda-and-acid type offire extinguishers, shall be packed insuch manner that the filling operation(i.e., in recharging the extinguisher)can be performed without subjectingthe person doing the recharging toundue risk of acid burns and shall becontained in Crown stopper type of bot-tle.

(c) [Reserved](d) Fire extinguishers shall be lo-

cated in such places as in the judgmentof the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec-tion, will be most convenient and serv-iceable in case of emergency and so ar-ranged that they may be easily re-moved from their fastenings.

(e) Every fire extinguisher providedshall be examined at each annual in-spection to determine that it is still ingood condition. Soda-and-acid andfoam fire extinguishers shall be testedby discharging the contents, cleaningthoroughly, and then refilling. Carbondioxide fire extinguishers shall bechecked by weighing to determine con-tents and if found to be more than 10percent under required contents of car-bon dioxide shall be recharged. Pumptank fire extinguishers shall be testedby pumping and discharging the con-tents, cleaning thoroughly, and thenrefilling or recharging. Cartridge-oper-ated type fire extinguishers shall bechecked by examining the extinguish-ing agents to determine if in still goodcondition and by examining the pres-sure cartridge. If the cartridge end ispunctured, or it the cartridge is other-wise determined to have leaked or tobe in an unsuitable condition, the pres-sure cartridge shall be rejected and anew one inserted. Stored pressure typeextinguishers shall be checked by de-termining that the pressure gage is inthe operating range, and the fullcharge of extinguishing agent is in thechamber. The hoses and nozzles of allfire extinguishers shall be inspected to


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see that they are clear and in good con-dition.

[CGFR 51–11, 16 FR 3218, Apr. 12, 1951, asamended by CGFR 54–46, 19 FR 8708, Dec. 18,1954; CGFR 59–21, 24 FR 7196; Sept. 5, 1959;CGFR 60–17, 25 FR 2667, Mar. 30, 1960; CGFR62–17, 27 FR 9047, Sept. 11, 1962]

§ 167.45–75 Fire extinguishers foremergency powerplants.

In compartments where emergencylighting and wireless units are located,two fire extinguishers approved by theCoast Guard or the Navy, of either car-bon dioxide or dry chemical type, shallbe permanently located at the most ac-cessible points. In addition, two fire ex-tinguishers of the above types, or foamtype, shall be permanently located soas to be readily accessible to the emer-gency fuel tanks containing gasoline,benzine or naphtha. Carbon tetra-chloride type fire extinguishers shallbe removed on or before January 1,1962. Existing installations of such ex-tinguishers may be continued in use ifin good and serviceable condition untilthe removal date.

[CGFR 58–29, 23 FR 6882, Sept. 6, 1958]

§ 167.45–80 Fire axes.(a) All nautical school ships shall be

provided with fire axes, as follows:

Numberof axes

Gross tons of nautical school ships:All not over 50 tons .......................................... 1All over 50 tons and not over 200 tons ............ 2All over 200 tons and not over 500 tons .......... 4All over 500 tons and not over 1,000 tons ....... 6All over 1,000 tons ........................................... 8

(b) All fire axes shall be located so asto be readily found in time of need,shall not be used for general purposes,and shall be kept in good condition.


§ 167.50–1 Hospital accommodations.Each nautical school ship, which

makes voyages of more than 3 days’ du-ration between ports and carries 12 ormore persons, shall be equipped with acompartment suitably separated fromother spaces for hospital purposes, andsuch compartment shall have at least 1bunk for every 12 persons allowed to be

carried: Provided, That not more than 6bunks shall be required in any case.

Subpart 167.55—Special MarkingsRequired

§ 167.55–1 Draft marks and draft indi-cating systems.

(a) All vessels must have draft marksplainly and legibly visible upon thestem and upon the sternpost orrudderpost or at any place at the sternof the vessel as may be necessary foreasy observance. The bottom of eachmark must indicate the draft.

(b) The draft must be taken from thebottom of the keel to the surface of thewater at the location of the marks.

(c) In cases where the keel does notextend forward or aft to the location ofthe draft marks, due to a raked stem orcut away skeg, the draft must be meas-ured from a line projected from thebottom of the keel forward or aft, asthe case may be, to the location of thedraft marks.

(d) In cases where a vessel may havea skeg or other appendage extendinglocally below the line of the keel, thedraft at the end of the vessel adjacentto such appendage must be measured toa line tangent to the lowest part ofsuch appendage and parallel to the lineof the bottom of the keel.

(e) Draft marks must be separated sothat the projections of the marks ontoa vertical plane are of uniform heightequal to the vertical spacing betweenconsecutive marks.

(f) Draft marks must be painted incontrasting color to the hull.

(g) In cases where draft marks are ob-scured due to operational constraintsor by protrusions, the vessel must befitted with a reliable draft indicatingsystem from which the bow and sterndrafts can be determined.

[CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41824, Sept. 11, 1992]

§ 167.55–5 Marking of fire and emer-gency equipment.

Marking of fire and emergency appa-ratus, watertight doors, lifeboat em-barkation stations and direction signs,stateroom notices, instructions forchanging steering gears, etc., shall becarried out as follows:


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(a) General alarm bell switch. The gen-eral alarm bell switch in the pilot-house or fire control station shall beclearly marked with lettering on abrass plate or with a sign in red letterson suitable background: ‘‘GeneralAlarm.’’

(b) General alarm bells. General alarmbells shall be marked in not less than1⁄2-inch red letters: ‘‘General Alarm—When Bell Rings Go to Your Station.’’

(c) Steam, foam or CO2 fire smotheringapparatus. Steam, foam or CO2 firesmothering apparatus shall be marked‘‘Steam Fire Apparatus’’ or ‘‘FoamFire Apparatus’’ or ‘‘CO2 Fire Appara-tus’’, as appropriate, in not less than 2-inch red letters. The valves of allbranch piping leading to the severalcompartments shall be distinctlymarked to indicate the compartmentsor parts of the nautical school ship towhich they lead.

(d) Fire hose stations. At each firehose valve there shall be marked in notless than 2-inch red letters and figures‘‘Fire Station 1,’’ 2, 3, etc.

(e) Emergency squad equipment. Lock-ers or spaces containing equipment foruse of the emergency squad shall bemarked ‘‘Emergency Squad Equip-ment.’’ Lockers or spaces where oxygenor fresh air breathing apparatus isstowed shall be marked ‘‘OxygenBreathing Apparatus’’ or ‘‘Fresh AirBreathing Apparatus,’’ as appropriate.

(f) Fire extinguishers. Each fire extin-guisher shall be marked with a numberand the location where stowed shall bemarked in corresponding numbers innot less than 1-inch figures.

(g) Watertight doors. Each watertightdoor shall be numbered in at least 2-inch letters and figures ‘‘W.T.D. 1,’’ 2,3, etc. The color of the marking shallbe in contrast to the background. Allwatertight door remote hand-closingstations shall be marked in at least 2-inch letters and figures ‘‘W. T. D. 1,’’ 2,3, etc. The direction of operation of thelever or wheel provided to close or openthe door at all watertight door remotehand-closing stations shall be marked.The color of the sign shall contrastwith the background.

(h) Instructions for changing steeringgear. Instructions in at least 1⁄2-inchletters and figures shall be posted ateach emergency steering station and in

the steering engine room, relating inorder, the different steps to be taken inchanging to the emergency steeringgear. Each clutch, gear wheel, level,valve, or switch which is used duringthe changeover shall be numbered orlettered on a brass plate or painted sothat the markings can be recognized ata reasonable distance. The instructionsshall indicate each clutch or pin to be‘‘in’’ or ‘‘out’’ and each valve or switchwhich is to be ‘‘opened’’ or ‘‘closed’’ inshifting to any means of steering forwhich the vessel is equipped. Instruc-tions shall be included to line up allsteering wheels and rudder amidshipbefore changing gears.

(i) Rudder orders. At all steering sta-tions, there shall be installed a suit-able notice on the wheel or device or atsuch other position as to be directly inthe helmsman’s line of vision, to indi-cate the direction in which the wheelor device must be turned for ‘‘rightrudder’’ and for ‘‘left rudder.’’

(j) Lifesaving appliances. Each lifesav-ing appliance must be marked as re-quired under subchapter W (LifesavingAppliances and Arrangements) of thischapter.

[CGFR 51–11, 16 FR 3218, Apr. 12, 1951, asamended by CGFR 54–46, 19 FR 8708, Dec. 18,1954; CGFR 60–36, 25 FR 10642, Nov. 5, 1960;CGD 73–24R, 39 FR 10139, Mar. 18, 1974; CGD75–040, 40 FR 58454, Dec. 17, 1975; CGD 84–069,61 FR 25311, May 20, 1996]

Subpart 167.60—Certificates ofInspection

§ 167.60–1 Issuance by Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection.

(a) Every nautical school ship shallbe inspected annually and if in theopinion of the Officer in Charge, Ma-rine Inspection, the nautical schoolship can be operated safely, he shallissue a certificate of inspection withthe following indorsement: ‘‘NauticalSchool Ship’’ in lieu of the classifica-tion ‘‘Passenger vessel’’, ‘‘cargo ves-sel’’, etc.

(b) When a nautical school ship, inthe opinion of the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection, may be navigatedon the waters of any ocean or the Gulfof Mexico more than 20 nautical milesoffshore, the route shall be designatedon certificate of inspection as ‘‘Ocean’’.


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(c) When a nautical school ship, inthe opinion of the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection, may be navigatedon the waters of any ocean or the Gulfof Mexico 20 nautical miles or less off-shore, the route shall be designated onthe certificate of inspection as ‘‘Coast-wise’’.

(d) Documented vessels of 500 grosstons or more, certificated for ocean orcoastwise service, which do not complywith the requirements of SOLAS 74 forcargo vessels shall have their certifi-cate of inspection endorsed ‘‘DomesticVoyages Only.’’

[CGFR 51–11, 16 FR 3218, Apr. 12, 1951, asamended by CGFR 69–127, 35 FR 9982, June 17,1970; CGD 90–008, 55 FR 30663, July 26, 1990]

§ 167.60–5 Period of time for whichvalid.

A certificate of inspection for any pe-riod less than one year shall not be is-sued, but nothing herein shall be con-strued as preventing the revocation orsuspension of a certificate of inspec-tion in case such process is authorizedby law.

§ 167.60–10 Exhibition of certificate ofinspection.

On every nautical school ship, theoriginal certificate of inspection shallbe framed under glass and posted in aconspicuous place.

§ 167.60–15 Manning and persons al-lowed to be carried.

The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec-tion, shall specify in the Certificate ofInspection the minimum complementof officers and crew necessary for thesafe navigation of the vessel and shallspecify the total number of persons al-lowed to be carried.

[41 FR 19647, May 13, 1976]

Subpart 167.65—SpecialOperating Requirements

§ 167.65–1 Emergency training, mus-ters, and drills.

Onboard training, musters, and drillsmust be in accordance with subchapterW (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrange-ments) of this chapter.

[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25311, May 20, 1996]

§ 167.65–5 Flashing the rays of asearchlight or other blinding light.

Flashing the rays of a searchlight orother blinding light onto the bridge orinto the pilothouse of any vessel underway is prohibited.

§ 167.65–15 Routing instructions; strictcompliance with.

All licensed masters, officers, andcertificated seamen on nautical schoolships must strictly comply with rout-ing instructions issued by competentnaval authority.

[CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26010, May 23, 1996]

§ 167.65–20 Unnecessary whistling.

Unnecessary sounding of a nauticalschool ship’s whistle is prohibitedwithin any harbor limits of the UnitedStates.

§ 167.65–25 Steering gear tests.

On all nautical school ships makingvoyages of more than 48 hours’ dura-tion, the entire steering gear, the whis-tle, the means of communication andthe signaling appliances between thebridge or pilothouse and engine roomshall be examined and tested by an offi-cer of the nautical school ship within aperiod of not more than 12 hours beforeleaving port. All nautical school shipsmaking voyages of less than 48 hours’duration shall be so examined and test-ed at least once in every week. The factand time of such examination and testshall be recorded in the log book.

§ 167.65–35 Use of auto pilot.

Except as provided in 33 CFR 164.15,when the automatic pilot is used in—

(a) Areas of high traffic density;(b) Conditions of restricted visibility;

and(c) All other hazardous navigational

situations, the master shall ensurethat—

(1) It is possible to immediately es-tablish human control of the ship’ssteering:

(2) A competent person is ready at alltimes to take over steering control;and

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made by, or under, the supervision ofthe officer of the watch.

[CFR 75–074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 17, 1977]

§ 167.65–38 Loading doors.(a) The master of a vessel fitted with

loading doors shall assure that all load-ing doors are closed watertight and se-cured during the entire voyage exceptthat—

(1) If a door cannot be opened orclosed while the vessel is at a dock, itmay be open while the vessel ap-proaches and draws away from thedock, but only as far as necessary toenable the door to be immediately op-erated.

(2) If needed to operate the vessel, orembark and disembark passengerswhen the vessel is at anchor in pro-tected waters, loading doors may beopen provided that the master deter-mines that the safety of the vessel isnot impaired.

(b) For the purposes of this section,‘‘loading doors’’ include all weather-tight ramps, bow visors, and openingsused to load personnel, equipment, andstores, in the collision bulkhead, theside shell, and the boundaries of en-closed superstructures that are contin-uous with the shell of the vessel.

(c) The master shall enter into thelog book the time and door location ofevery closing of the loading doors.

(d) The master shall enter into thelog book any opening of the doors inaccordance with paragraph (a)(2) ofthis section setting forth the time ofthe opening of the doors and the cir-cumstances warranting this action.

[CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41824, Sept. 11, 1992]

§ 167.65–40 Draft.The master of every nautical school

ship over 50 gross tons shall, wheneverleaving port, enter the maximum draftof his nautical school ship in the logbook.

§ 167.65–42 Verification of vessel com-pliance with applicable stability re-quirements.

(a) After loading and prior to depar-ture and at all other times necessaryto assure the safety of the vessel, themaster shall determine that the vesselcomplies with all applicable stability

requirements in the vessel’s trim andstability book, stability letter, Certifi-cate of Inspection, and Load Line Cer-tificate, as the case may be, and thenenter an attestation statement of theverification in the log book. The vesselmay not depart until it is in compli-ance with these requirements.

(b) When determining compliancewith applicable stability requirementsthe vessel’s draft, trim, and stabilitymust be determined as necessary andany stability calculations made in sup-port of the determination must be re-tained on board the vessel for the dura-tion of the voyage.

[CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41824, Sept. 11, 1992]

§ 167.65–45 Notice to mariners; aids tonavigation.

(a) Officers are required to acquaintthemselves with the latest informationpublished by the Coast Guard and theU.S. Navy regarding aids to navigation,and neglect to do so is evidence of ne-glect of duty. It is desirable that nau-tical school ships navigating oceansand coastwise and Great Lakes watersshall have available in the pilothousefor convenient reference at all times afile of the applicable Notice to Mari-ners.

(b) Weekly Notices to Mariners(Great Lakes Edition), published by theCommander, 9th Coast Guard District,contain announcements and informa-tion on changes in aids to navigationand other marine information affectingthe safety of navigation on the GreatLakes. These notices may be obtainedfree of charge, by making applicationto Commander, 9th Coast Guard Dis-trict.

(c) Weekly Notices to Mariners(Worldwide coverage) are preparedjointly by the U.S. Naval Oceano-graphic Office, the U.S. Coast and Geo-detic Survey and the U.S. Coast Guard.They include changes in aids to naviga-tion in assembled form for the 1st, 3d,5th, 7th, Greater Antilles Section, 8th,11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and 17th CoastGuard Districts. Foreign marine infor-mation is also included in these no-tices. These notices are available with-out charge from the U.S. Naval Ocean-ographic Office, Washington, DC 20390,Branch Oceanographic Offices, U.S.


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1 For United States vessels in one or on thenavigable waters of the United States, see 33CFR 164.33.

Collector of Customs of the major sea-ports in the United States and are alsoon file in the U.S. Consulates wherethey may be inspected.

(d) As appropriate for the intendedvoyage, all nautical school ships mustcarry adequate and up-to-date—

(1) Charts;(2) Sailing directions;(3) Coast pilots;(4) Light lists;(5) Notices to mariners;(6) Tide tables;(7) Current tables; and(8) All other nautical publications

necessary. 1

[CGFR 66–33, 31 FR 15298, Dec. 6, 1966, asamended by CGFR 75–074, 42 FR 5964, Jan. 31,1977]

§ 167.65–50 Posting placards of lifesav-ing signals.

On all vessels to which this subpartapplies there must be readily availableto the deck officer of the watch aplacard containing instructions for theuse of the life saving signals set forthin regulation 16, chapter V, of theInternational Convention for Safety ofLife at Sea, 1974. These signals must beused by vessels or persons in distresswhen communicating with lifesavingstations and maritime rescue units.

[CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26010, May 23, 1996]

§ 167.65–60 Examination of boilers andmachinery by engineer.

It shall be the duty of an engineerwhen he assumes charge of the boilersand machinery of a nautical schoolship to examine the same forthwithand thoroughly, and if he finds anypart thereof in bad condition, he shallimmediately report the facts to themaster, owner, or agent, and to the Of-ficer in Charge, Marine Inspection, ofthe district, who shall thereupon inves-tigate the matter and take such ac-tions as may be necessary.

§ 167.65–65 Notice and reporting ofcasualty and voyage records.

The requirements for providing no-tice and reporting of marine casualties

and for retaining voyage records arecontained in part 4 of this chapter.

[CGD 84–099, 52 FR 47536, Dec. 14, 1987]

§ 167.65–70 Reports of accidents, re-pairs, and unsafe boilers and ma-chinery by engineers.

(a) Before making repairs to a boilerof a nautical school ship the engineerin charge shall report, in writing, thenature of such repairs to the nearestOfficer in Charge, Marine Inspection,where such repairs are to be made.

(b) And it shall be the duty of all en-gineers when an accident occurs to theboilers or machinery in their chargetending to render the further use ofsuch boilers or machinery unsafe untilrepairs are made, or when, by reason ofordinary wear, such boilers or machin-ery have become unsafe, to report thesame to the Officer in Charge, MarineInspection, immediately upon the ar-rival of the nautical school ship at thefirst port reached subsequent to the ac-cident, or after the discovery of suchunsafe condition by said engineer.

PART 168—CIVILIAN NAUTICALSCHOOL VESSELS

Subpart 168.01—Authority and Purpose

Sec.168.01–1 Purpose of regulations.168.01–5 Assignment of functions.168.01–10 Authority for regulations.

Subpart 168.05—General Requirements

168.05–1 Application of passenger vessel in-spection laws.

168.05–5 Application of passenger vessel in-spection regulations.

168.05–10 Subdivision and stability.168.05–15 Right of appeal.

Subpart 168.10—Definitions of Terms Usedin this Part

168.10–1 Nautical school vessels.168.10–5 Civilian nautical school.


168.15–1 Intent.168.15–5 Location of crew spaces.168.15–10 Construction.168.15–15 Size.168.15–20 Equipment.168.15–25 Washrooms.168.15–30 Toilet rooms.168.15–35 Hospital space.


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168.15–40 Lighting.168.15–45 Heating and cooling.168.15–50 Ventilation.168.15–55 Screening.168.15–60 Inspection.

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3305, 3306; 49 CFR 1.46.

SOURCE: CGFR 52–43, 17 FR 9543, Oct. 18,1952, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart 168.01—Authority andPurpose

§ 168.01–1 Purpose of regulations.

(a) The purpose of the regulations inthis part is to set forth uniform mini-mum requirements for vessels, whetherbeing navigated or not, which are usedby or in connection with any civiliannautical school, except vessels of theNavy or Coast Guard.

§ 168.01–5 Assignment of functions.

(a) The Department of Transpor-tation Act (Pub. L. 89–670, 80 Stat. 931–950, 49 U.S.C. 1651–1659), transferred toand vested in the Secretary of Trans-portation ‘‘* * * all functions, powers,and duties, relating to the CoastGuard, of the Secretary of the Treas-ury and of other officers and offices ofthe Department of the Treasury’’ (sub-section 6(b)(1), 49 U.S.C. 1655(b)). Thistransfer is subject to certain condi-tions, modifications, and exceptions asset forth in such act. By a rule in 49CFR 1.4(a) the Secretary of Transpor-tation delegated to the Commandant,U.S. Coast Guard, authority to exercisecertain functions, powers, and duties asset forth in subsections 6(a)(4), 6(b)(1),and 6(g) of such act (49 U.S.C. 1655),subject to conditions, exceptions andmodifications as described in 49 CFRpart 1. By a rule in 49 CFR 1.9 the Sec-retary of Transportation continued ineffect actions taken prior to April 1,1967.

(b) The Commandant, U.S. CoastGuard, in a notice dated March 31, 1967,and effective April 1, 1967 (32 FR 5611),approved the continuation of orders,rules, regulations, policies, procedures,privileges, waivers, and other actions,which had been made, allowed, granted,or issued prior to April 1, 1967, and pro-vided that they shall continue in effectaccording to their terms until modi-

fied, terminated, repealed, superseded,or set aside by appropriate authority.

[CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5724, Apr. 12, 1968]

§ 168.01–10 Authority for regulations.

(a) The authority to prescribe regula-tions is in section 3 of the act of June12, 1940, as amended (sec. 3, 54 Stat. 346,46 U.S.C. 1333).

Subpart 168.05—GeneralRequirements

§ 168.05–1 Application of passengervessel inspection laws.

(a) All laws covering the inspectionof passenger vessels are hereby madeapplicable to all vessels or other float-ing equipment used by or in connectionwith any civilian nautical school,whether such vessels or other floatingequipment are being navigated or not,except vessels of the Navy or CoastGuard.

§ 168.05–5 Application of passengervessel inspection regulations.

Where the requirements are not cov-ered specifically in this part, all theregulations applying to passenger ves-sels in subchapters E (Load Lines), F(Marine Engineering), H (PassengerVessels), J (Electrical Engineering), K(Small Passenger Vessels CarryingMore Than 150 Passengers Or WithOvernight Accommadations For MoreThan 49 Passengers), P (Manning), Q(Specifications), T (Small PassengerVessels), and W (Lifesaving Appliancesand Arrangements) of this chapter arehereby made applicable to all vesselsor other floating equipment used by orin connection with any civilian nau-tical school, whether such vessels orother floating equipment are beingnavigated or not, except vessels of theNavy or Coast Guard.

[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25312, May 20, 1996]

§ 168.05–10 Subdivision and stability.

Each vessel must meet the applicablerequirements in Subchapter S of thischapter.

[CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983]


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§ 168.05–15 Right of appeal.

Any person directly affected by a de-cision or action taken under this part,by or on behalf of the Coast Guard,may appeal therefrom in accordancewith subpart 1.03 of this chapter.

[CGD 88–033, 54 FR 50381, Dec. 6, 1989]

Subpart 168.10—Definitions ofTerms Used in This Part

§ 168.10–1 Nautical school vessels.

The term nautical school vessel meansa vessel operated by or in connectionwith a nautical school or an edu-cational institution under Section 13 ofthe Coast Guard Authorization Act of1986.

[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25312, May 20, 1996]

§ 168.10–5 Civilian nautical school.

The term civilian nautical schoolmeans any school or branch thereof op-erated and conducted in the UnitedStates, except State nautical schoolsand schools operated by the UnitedStates or any agency thereof, which of-fers instruction for the primary pur-pose of training for service in the mer-chant marine.

[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25312, May 20, 1996]


SOURCE: CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26010, May 23,1996, unless otherwise noted.

§ 168.15–1 Intent.

The accommodations provided formembers of the crew, passengers, ca-dets, students, instructors or any otherpersons at any time quartered on boarda vessel to which this part applies mustbe securely constructed, properly light-ed, heated, drained, ventilated,equipped, located, arranged and insu-lated from undue noise, heat and odors.

§ 168.15–5 Location of crew spaces.

(a) Quarters must be located so thatsufficient fresh air and light are ob-tainable compatible with acceptedpractice or good arrangement and con-struction.

(b) Unless approved by the Com-mandant, quarters, must not be locatedforward of the collision bulkhead, normay such section or sections of anydeck head occupied by quarters bebelow the deepest load line.

§ 168.15–10 Construction.

(a) The accommodations providedmust be securely constructed, properlylighted, heated, drained, ventilated,equipped, located, arranged, and insu-lated from undue noise, heat, andodors.

(b) All accommodations must be con-structed and arranged so that they canbe kept in a clean, workable, and sani-tary condition.

§ 168.15–15 Size.

(a) Sleeping accommodations mustbe divided into rooms, no one of whichmay berth more than six persons. Thepurpose for which each space is to beused and the number of persons it mayaccommodate, must be marked outsidethe space.

(b) Each room must be of such sizethat there is at least 1.8 square meters(20 square feet) of deck area and a vol-ume of at least 4.2 cubic meters (150cubic feet) for each person accommo-dated. In measuring sleeping quarters,any furnishings contained therein arenot to be deducted from the total vol-ume or from the deck area.

[CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26010, May 23, 1996; 61 FR35138, July 5, 1996]

§ 168.15–20 Equipment.

(a) Each person shall have a separateberth and not more than 1 berth maybe placed above another. The berthsmust be of metal framework. The over-all size of a berth must not be less than68 centimeters (27 inches) wide by 190centimeters (75 inches) long. Where 2tiers of berths are fitted, the bottom ofthe lower berth must not be less than30 centimeters (12 inches) above thedeck, and the bottom of the upper mustnot be less than 76 centimeters (30inches) from both the bottom of thelower and from the deck overhead. Theberths must not be obstructed by pipes,ventilating ducts, or other installa-tions.


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(b) A metal locker must be providedfor each person accommodated in aroom.

§ 168.15–25 Washrooms.

(a) There must be provided 1 showerfor each 10 persons or fraction thereofand 1 wash basin for each 6 persons orfraction thereof for all persons who donot occupy rooms to which private orsemi-private facilities are attached.

(b) All wash basins and showers mustbe equipped with adequate plumbing,including hot and cold running freshwater.

[CGD 95–027, 61 FR 26010, May 23, 1996; 61 FR35138, July 5, 1996]

§ 168.15–30 Toilet rooms.

(a) There must be provided 1 toiletfor each 10 persons or fraction thereofto be accommodated who do not occupyrooms to which private facilities areattached.

(b) The toilet rooms must be locatedconvenient to the sleeping quarters ofthe persons to which they are allottedbut must not open directly into suchquarters except when they are providedas private or semiprivate facilities.

(c) Where more than 1 toilet is lo-cated in a space or compartment, eachtoilet must be separated by partitions.

§ 168.15–35 Hospital space.

(a) Each vessel must be provided witha hospital space. This space must besituated with due regard for the com-fort of the sick so that they may re-ceive proper attention in all weather.

(b) The hospital must be suitably sep-arated from other spaces and must beused for the care of the sick and for noother purpose.

(c) The hospital must be fitted withberths in the ratio of 1 berth to every12 persons, but the number of berthsneed not exceed 6.

(d) [Reserved](e) The hospital must have a toilet,

wash basin, and bathtub or shower con-veniently located. Other necessarysuitable equipment of a sanitary typesuch as a clothes locker, a table and aseat must be provided.

§ 168.15–40 Lighting.All quarters, including washrooms,

toilet rooms, and hospital spaces, mustbe adequately lighted.

§ 168.15–45 Heating and cooling.All quarters must be adequately

heated and cooled in a manner suitableto the purpose of the space.

§ 168.15–50 Ventilation.(a) All quarters must be adequately

ventilated in a manner suitable to thepurpose of the space and route of thevessel.

(b) When mechanical ventilation isprovided for sleeping rooms, wash-rooms, toilet rooms, hospital spaces,and messrooms, these spaces must besupplied with fresh air equal to at least10 times the volume of the room eachhour.

§ 168.15–55 Screening.Provision must be made to protect

the quarters against the admission ofinsects.

§ 168.15–60 Inspection.The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec-

tion, shall inspect the quarters of everysuch vessel at least once in each monthor at such time as the vessel enters anAmerican port and shall satisfy himselfthat such vessel is in compliance withthe regulations in this part.

PART 169—SAILING SCHOOLVESSELS

Subpart 169.100—General Provisions

Sec.169.101 Purpose.169.103 Applicability.169.107 Definitions.169.109 Equivalents.169.111 Administrative procedures.169.112 Special consideration.169.113 Right of appeal.169.115 Incorporation by reference.169.117 OMB control numbers.169.119 Vessel status.169.121 Loadlines.

Subpart 169.200—Inspection andCertification

CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION

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169.203 Description.169.205 How to obtain or renew.169.207 Period of validity.169.209 Routes permitted.169.211 Permit to proceed for repair.169.213 Permit to carry excursion party.169.215 Certificate of inspection amend-

ment.169.217 Posting.

LETTER OF DESIGNATION

169.218 Procedures for designating sailingschool vessels.

169.219 Renewal of letter of designation.

INSPECTION FOR CERTIFICATION

169.220 General.169.221 Initial inspection for certification.169.222 Scope of inspection for certification.169.223 Subsequent inspections for certifi-

cation.

REINSPECTION

169.225 When required.169.227 Scope.

DRYDOCKING OR HAULING OUT

169.229 Drydock examination and internalstructural examination intervals.

169.231 Definitions relating to hull examina-tions.

169.233 Notice and plans required.169.234 Integral fuel oil tank examinations.

REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS

169.235 Permission required.169.236 Inspection and testing required.

INSPECTIONS

169.237 Inspection standards.169.239 Hull.169.241 Machinery.169.243 Electrical.169.245 Lifesaving equipment.169.247 Firefighting equipment.169.249 Pressure vessels.169.251 Steering apparatus.169.253 Miscellaneous systems and equip-

ment.169.255 Sanitary inspection.169.257 Unsafe practices.169.259 Limitations of inspections.

Subpart 169.300—Construction andArrangement

PLANS

169.305 Plans required.169.307 Plans for sister vessels.

HULL STRUCTURE

169.309 Structural standards.169.311 Fire protection.169.313 Means of escape.

169.315 Ventilation (other than machineryspaces).

LIVING SPACES

169.317 Accommodations.169.319 Washrooms and toilets.169.323 Furniture and furnishings.

RAILS AND GUARDS

169.327 Deck rails.169.329 Storm rails.169.331 Guards in hazardous locations.

Subpart 169.400—Watertight Integrity,Subdivision, and Stability

169.401 Applicability.

Subpart 169.500—Lifesaving andFirefighting Equipment

LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT—GENERAL

169.505 Equipment installed but not re-quired.

169.507 Responsibility of master.169.509 Approval for repairs and alterations.

PRIMARY LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT

169.513 Types of primary equipment.169.515 Number required.169.517 Rescue boat.169.519 Availability.169.521 Stowage.

EQUIPMENT FOR PRIMARY LIFESAVINGAPPARATUS

169.525 General.169.527 Required equipment for lifeboats.169.529 Description of lifeboat equipment.169.531 Required equipment for liferafts.169.535 Required equipment for lifefloats.169.537 Description of equipment for

lifefloats.

PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES

169.539 Type required.169.541 Number required.169.543 Distribution and stowage.169.545 Markings.

ADDITIONAL LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT

169.549 Ring lifebuoys and water lights.169.551 Exposure suits.169.553 Pyrotechnic distress signals.169.555 Emergency position indicating radio

beacon (EPIRB).169.556 Work vests.

FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

169.559 Fire pumps.169.561 Firemain.169.563 Firehose.169.564 Fixed extinguishing system, general.169.565 Fixed carbon dioxide system.169.567 Portable extinguishers.


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169.569 Fire axes.

Subpart 169.600—Machinery and Electrical

169.601 General.

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE INSTALLATIONS

169.605 General.169.607 Keel cooler installations.169.608 Grid cooler installations.169.609 Exhaust systems.169.611 Carburetors.

FUEL SYSTEMS

169.613 Gasoline fuel systems.169.615 Diesel fuel systems.

STEERING SYSTEMS

169.618 General.169.619 Reliability.169.621 Communications.169.622 Rudder angle indicators.169.623 Power-driven steering systems.

VENTILATION

169.625 Compartments containing diesel ma-chinery.

169.627 Compartments containing diesel fueltanks.

169.629 Compartments containing gasolinemachinery or fuel tanks.

169.631 Separation of machinery and fueltank spaces from accommodation spaces.

PIPING SYSTEMS

169.640 General.169.642 Vital systems.

BILGE SYSTEMS

169.650 General.169.652 Bilge piping.169.654 Bilge pumps.

ELECTRICAL

169.662 Hazardous locations.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OPERATING AT PO-TENTIALS OF LESS THAN 50 VOLTS ON VES-SELS OF LESS THAN 100 GROSS TONS

169.664 Applicability.169.665 Name plates.169.666 Generators and motors.169.667 Switchboards.169.668 Batteries.169.669 Radiotelephone equipment.169.670 Circuit breakers.169.671 Accessories.169.672 Wiring for power and lighting cir-

cuits.169.673 Installation of wiring for power and

lighting circuits.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OPERATING AT PO-TENTIALS OF 50 VOLTS OR MORE ON VESSELSOF LESS THAN 100 GROSS TONS

169.674 Applicability.169.675 Generators and motors.169.676 Grounded electrical systems.169.677 Equipment protection and enclosure.169.678 Main distribution panels and switch-

boards.169.679 Wiring for power and lighting cir-

cuits.169.680 Installation of wiring for power and

lighting circuits.169.681 Disconnect switches and devices.169.682 Distribution and circuit loads.169.683 Overcurrent protection, general.169.684 Overcurrent protection for motors

and motor branch circuits.169.685 Electric heating and cooking equip-

ment.169.686 Shore power.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS ON VESSELS OF100 GROSS TONS AND OVER

169.687 General.169.688 Power supply.169.689 Demand loads.169.690 Lighting branch circuits.169.691 Navigation lights.169.692 Remote stop stations.169.693 Engine order telegraph systems.

Subpart 169.700—Vessel Control,Miscellaneous Systems, and Equipment

169.703 Cooking and heating.169.705 Mooring equipment.169.709 Compass.169.711 Emergency lighting.169.713 Engineroom communication system.169.715 Radio.169.717 Fireman’s outfit.169.721 Storm sails and halyards (exposed

and partially protected waters only).169.723 Safety belts.169.725 First aid kit.169.726 Radar reflector.

MARKINGS

169.730 General alarm bell switch.169.731 General alarm bells.169.732 Carbon dioxide alarm.169.733 Fire extinguishing branch lines.169.734 Fire extinguishing system controls.169.735 Fire hose stations.169.736 Self–contained breathing apparatus.169.737 Hand portable fire extinguishers.169.738 Emergency lights.169.739 Lifeboats.169.740 Liferafts and lifefloats.169.741 Personal flotation devices and ring

life buoys.169.743 Portable magazine chests.169.744 Emergency position indicating radio

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169.746 Fuel shutoff valves.169.747 Watertight doors and hatches.169.750 Radio call sign.169.755 Draft marks and draft indicating

systems.

Subpart 169.800—Operations

169.805 Exhibition of licenses.169.807 Notice of casualty.169.809 Charts and nautical publications.169.813 Station bills.169.815 Emergency signals.169.817 Master to instruct ship’s company.169.819 Manning of lifeboats and liferafts.169.821 Patrol person.169.823 Openings.169.824 Compliance with provisions of cer-

tificate of inspection.169.825 Wearing of safety belts.

TESTS, DRILLS, AND INSPECTIONS

169.826 Steering, communications and con-trol.

169.827 Hatches and other openings.169.829 Emergency lighting and power sys-

tems.169.831 Emergency position indicating radio

beacon (EPIRB).169.833 Fire and boat drills.169.837 Lifeboats, liferafts, and lifefloats.169.839 Firefighting equipment.169.840 Verification of vessel compliance

with applicable stability requirements.169.841 Logbook entries.169.847 Lookouts.169.849 Posting placards containing instruc-

tions for launching and inflating inflat-able liferafts.

169.853 Display of plans.169.855 Pre-underway training.169.857 Disclosure of safety standards.

AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3306,6101; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971–1975Comp., p. 793; 49 CFR 1.45, 1.46; § 169.117 alsoissued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.

SOURCE: CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986,unless otherwise noted.

Subpart 169.100—GeneralProvisions

§ 169.101 Purpose.The regulations in this part set forth

uniform requirements which are suitedto the particular characteristics andspecialized operations of sailing schoolvessels as defined in Title 46, UnitedStates Code section 2101(30).

§ 169.103 Applicability.(a) This subchapter applies to each

foreign and domestic vessel operating

as a sailing school vessel except as fol-lows:

(1) A vessel of a foreign nation signa-tory to the International Conventionfor the Safety of Life at Sea and whichhas on board a current valid SafetyCertificate; or

(2) A vessel of a foreign nation havinginspection laws approximating those ofthe United States together with recip-rocal arrangements with the UnitedStates and which has on board a cur-rent valid certificate of inspection is-sued by its government.

(b) This subchapter does not applyto—

(1) Any vessel operating exclusivelyon inland waters which are not navi-gable waters of the United States;

(2) Any vessel while laid up, disman-tled, and out of service;

(3) Any vessel with title vested in theUnited States and which is used forpublic purposes except vessels of theU.S. Maritime Administration;

(4) Any vessel carrying one or morepassengers; or

(5) Any vessel operating under theauthority of a current valid certificateof inspection issued in accordance withthe requirements of Subchapter H or T,46 CFR parts 70 through 78 and parts175 through 187, respectively.

(c) A vessel which engages in trade orcommerce or carries one or more pas-sengers, cannot operate under a certifi-cate of inspection as a sailing schoolvessel, but must meet the rules andregulations governing the service inwhich it is engaged.

§ 169.107 Definitions.

(a) Approved means accepted by theCommandant unless otherwise stated.

(b) Coast Guard District Commandermeans an officer of the Coast Guarddesignated by the Commandant tocommand all Coast Guard activitieswithin a district.

(c) Commandant means the Com-mandant of the Coast Guard or an au-thorized representative of the Com-mandant.

(d) Existing vessel means a sailingschool vessel, whose keel was laid priorto (January 9, 1986), which applies forcertification as a sailing school vesselprior to (January 9, 1987), and whose


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initial inspection for certification iscompleted prior to (January 9, 1988).

(e) Exposed Waters means watersmore than 37 kilometers (20 nauticalmiles) from the mouth of a harbor ofsafe refuge, or other waters the Officerin Charge, Marine Inspection deter-mines to present special hazards due toweather or other circumstances.

(f) Guest means an individual onboard a sailing school vessel who is nota member of the ship’s company andhas not contributed any consideration,either directly or indirectly, for car-riage on the vessel. Guests are not con-sidered passengers for the purpose ofthese regulations.

(g) Headquarters means the Office ofthe Commandant, United States CoastGuard, Washington, DC 20593.

(h) Instructor means any person whois aboard a sailing school vessel for thepurpose of providing sailing instructionand is not an officer, operator, or mem-ber of the crew required by regulationto be aboard the vessel, and has notpaid any consideration, either directlyor indirectly for his or her carriage onthe vessel.

(i) Length means the mean length. Itis the mean or average between lengthon deck (LOD) and length between per-pendiculars (LBP). Length on deck(LOD) means the length between theforward-most and after-most points onthe weather deck, excluding sheer.Length between perpendiculars (LBP)means the horizontal distance betweenthe perpendiculars taken at the for-ward-most and after-most points on avessel’s waterline corresponding to thedeepest operating draft.

(j) Marine Inspector means any personfrom the civilian or military branch ofthe Coast Guard assigned by the Officerin Charge, Marine Inspection or anyother person designated by the CoastGuard to perform duties with respectto the inspection, enforcement, and ad-ministration of vessel safety and navi-gation laws and regulations.

(k) Master means the senior licensedindividual having command of the ves-sel.

(l) New vessel means a sailing schoolvessel which is not an existing vessel.

(m) Officer In Charge, Marine Inspec-tion (OCMI) means any person from thecivilian or military branch of the Coast

Guard designated as such by the Com-mandant and who, under the directionof the Coast Guard District Com-mander, is in charge of the inspectionzone in which the vessel is located forthe performance of duties with respectto the inspections, enforcement, andadministration of vessel safety andnavigation laws and regulations.

(n) Partially Protected Waters means—(1) Waters within 37 kilometers (20

nautical miles) of a harbor of safe ref-uge, unless determined by the OCMI tobe exposed waters; and

(2) Those portions of rivers, harbors,lakes, etc. which the OCMI determinesnot to be sheltered.

(o) Passenger means any person car-ried on board a vessel other than—

(1) The owner or his representative;(2) The master and bona fide mem-

bers of the crew who are engaged in thebusiness of the vessel and paid for theirservices;

(3) Any employee of the owner of thevessel engaged in the business of theowner, except when the vessel is oper-ating under a bareboat charter;

(4) Any employee of the bareboatcharterer of the vessel engaged in thebusiness of the bareboat charterer;

(5) Any quest; or(6) Any sailing school instructor or

sailing school student.(p) Protected Waters means sheltered

waters presenting no special hazardssuch as most rivers, harbors, lakes, etc.

(q) Qualified Organization means aneducational organization, State, or po-litical subdivision of a State that ownsor demise charters, and operates a sail-ing school vessel for the purpose of pro-viding sailing instruction. The edu-cational organization must satisfy therequirements of section 501(c)(3) of theInternal Revenue Code of 1954 and mustbe exempt from tax under section 501(a)of such Code, as now or hereafteramended.

(r) Recognized Classification Societymeans the American Bureau of Ship-ping or other classification society rec-ognized by the Commandant.

(s) Rules of the Road means the statu-tory and regulatory rules governingnavigation of vessels.

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operating vessels propelled primarilyby sail, and may include—

(1) Any subject related to that oper-ation and the sea, including seaman-ship, navigation, oceanography, othernautical and marine sciences, and mar-itime history and literature; and

(2) When in conjunction with a sub-ject referred to in paragraph (t)(1) ofthis paragraph, instruction in mathe-matics and language arts skills to sail-ing school student having learning dis-abilities.

(u) Sailing School Student means anyperson who is aboard a sailing schoolvessel for the purpose of receiving sail-ing instruction.

(v) Sailing School Vessel means a ves-sel of less than 500 gross tons, carryingsix or more individuals who are sailingschool students or sailing school in-structors, principally equipped for pro-pulsion by sail even if the vessel has anauxiliary means of propulsion, andowned or demise chartered and oper-ated by a qualified organization duringsuch times as the vessel is operated ex-clusively for the purposes of sailing in-struction.

(w) Ship’s Company means the officersand crew of a sailing school vessel, sail-ing school students, and sailing schoolinstructors.

(x) Watertight means designed andconstructed to withstand a static headof water without any leakage, exceptthat watertight equipment means en-closed equipment constructed so that astream of water from a hose (not lessthan 1 inch in diameter) under head ofabout 35 feet from a distance of about10 feet, and for a period of 5 minutes,can be played on the apparatus withoutleakage.

(y) Weathertight means that waterwill not penetrate into the unit in anysea condition, except that weathertightequipment means equipment con-structed or protected so that exposureto a beating rain will not result in theentrance of water.

[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 897, Jan. 9, 1986; 51 FR3785, Jan. 30, 1986]

§ 169.109 Equivalents.Substitutes for a fitting, appliance,

apparatus, or equipment, may be ac-cepted by the Commandant if the sub-stituted item is as effective and con-

sistent with the requirements and min-imum safety standards specified in thissubchapter.

§ 169.111 Administrative procedures.(a) Upon receipt of a written applica-

tion for inspection, the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection assigns amarine inspector to inspect the vesselat a mutually agreed upon time andplace.

(b) The owner or a representativeshall be present during the inspection.

(c) If during the inspection, the ves-sel or its equipment is found not toconform to the requirements of law orthe regulations in this subchapter, themarine inspector lists all requirementswhich have not been met and presentsthe list to the owner or a representa-tive.

(d) In any case where the owner of avessel or his representative desires fur-ther clarification of, or reconsiderationof any requirement placed against hisvessel, he may discuss the matter withthe Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec-tion.

§ 169.112 Special consideration.In applying the provisions of this

part, the Officer in Charge, Marine In-spection, may give special consider-ation to departures from the specificrequirements when special cir-cumstances or arrangements warrantsuch departures and an equivalent levelof safety is provided.

§ 169.113 Right of appeal.Any person directly affected by a de-

cision or action taken under this part,by or on behalf of the Coast Guard,may appeal therefrom in accordancewith subpart 1.03 of this chapter.

[CGD 88–033, 54 FR 50381, Dec. 6, 1989]

§ 169.115 Incorporation by reference.(a) In this subchapter portions or the

entire text of certain industrial stand-ards and specifications are referred toas the governing requirements for ma-terials, equipment, tests, or proceduresto be followed. These standards andspecification requirements specificallyreferred to in this subchapter are thegoverning requirements for the subjectmatters covered unless specifically


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limited, modified, or replaced by otherregulations in this subchapter.

(b) These materials are incorporatedby reference into this part with the ap-proval of the Director of the FederalRegister. The Office of the FederalRegister publishes a table, ‘‘MaterialApproved for Incorporation by Ref-erence,’’ which appears in the FindingAids section of this volume. In thattable is found citations to the particu-lar sections of this part where the ma-terial is incorporated with the approvalby the Director of the Federal Reg-ister. To enforce any edition otherthan the one listed in paragraph (c) ofthis section, notice of change must bepublished in the FEDERAL REGISTERand the material must be made avail-able. All approved material is on file atthe Office of the Federal Register,Washington, DC 20408 and at the U.S.Coast Guard, Office of Design and Engi-neering Standards, Washington DC20593.

(c) The materials approved for incor-poration by reference in this part are:

(1) American Boat and Yacht Council(ABYC), P.O. Box 806, 190 Ketchum Ave.,Amityville, NY 11701

P–1–73—‘‘Safe Installation of Exhaust Sys-tems for Propulsion and Auxiliary En-gines’’ (1973)

H–24.9 (g) and (h)—‘‘Fuel Strainers andFuel Filters’’ (1975)

H–2.5—‘‘Ventilation of Boats Using Gaso-line—Design and Construction’’ (1981)

A–1–78—‘‘Marine LPG—Liquefied Petro-leum Gas Systems’’

A–3–70—‘‘Recommended Practices andStandards Covering Galley Stoves’’

A–22–78—‘‘Marine CNG—Compressed Natu-ral Gas Systems’’

(2) National Bureau of Standards, c/o Super-intendent of Documents, U.S. Govern-ment Printing Office, Washington D.C.20402

Special Pub. 440 (SD Cat. No. C13.10:490),‘‘Color: Universal Language and Diction-ary of Names’’, 1976

(3) National Fire Protection Association(NFPA), 1 Batterymarch Park, Quincy,MA 02269

302—‘‘Pleasure and Commercial MotorCraft,’’ Chapter 6 (1980)

306—‘‘Control of Gas Hazards on Vessels’’(1980)

70—‘‘National Electrical Code,’’ Article310–8 and Table 310–13 (1980)

(4) Naval Publications and Forms Center,Customer Service Code 1052, 5801 TaborAve., Philadelphia, PA 19120

Federal Specification ZZ–H–451 ‘‘Hose,Fire, Woven-Jacketed Rubber or Cam-bric-Lined, with Couplings, F.’’

(5) Underwriters Laboratories, 333 PfingstenRoad, Northbrook, IL 60062

UL 19–78—‘‘Woven Jacketed, Rubber LinedFire Hose’’

[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amend-ed by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50468, Sept. 29, 1995;CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50734, Sept. 27, 1996]

§ 169.117 OMB control numbers.

(a) Purpose. This section collects anddisplays the control numbers assignedto information collection and record-keeping requirements in this sub-chapter by the Office of Managementand Budget (OMB) pursuant to the Pa-perwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). The Coast Guardintends that this section comply withthe requirements of 44 U.S.C. 3507(f)which requires that agencies display acurrent control number assigned by theDirector of OMB for each approvedagency information collection require-ment.

(b) Display.

46 CFR part— OMB control No.

§ 169.111 ................................... 2115–0517§ 169.201 ................................... 2115–0517§ 169.205 ................................... 2115–0007, 2115–0517,

2115–0546§ 169.211 ................................... 2115–0517§ 169.213 ................................... 2115–0517§ 169.215 ................................... 2115–0517§ 169.217 ................................... 2115–0517§ 169.218 ................................... 2115–0546§ 169.219 ................................... 2115–0546§ 169.233 ................................... 2115–0554§ 169.235 ................................... 2115–0517§ 169.305 ................................... 2115–0095§ 169.509 ................................... 2115–0132§ 169.807 ................................... 2115–0003§ 169.813 ................................... 2115–0546§ 169.840 ................................... 2115–0589§ 169.841 ................................... 2115–0546, 2115–0071§ 169.857 ................................... 2115–0546.

[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amend-ed by CGD 88–072, 53 FR 34298, Sept. 6, 1988;CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41824, Sept. 11, 1992]

§ 169.119 Vessel status.

For the purpose of 46 U.S.C. 11101, 46App. U.S.C. 291 and 46 App. U.S.C. 883 asailing school vessel is not deemed amerchant vessel or a vessel engaged intrade or commerce.


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§ 169.121 Loadlines.

Sailing school vessels must meet theapplicable loadline regulations con-tained in Subchapter E (Load Lines) ofthis chapter.

Subpart 169.200—Inspection andCertification

CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION

§ 169.201 When required.

(a) No sailing school vessel shall beoperated without a valid Certificate ofInspection, Form CG–3753.

(b) Except as noted in this subpart,each sailing school vessel inspectedand certificated under the provisions ofthis subchapter must, during the ten-ure of the certificate, be in full compli-ance with the terms of the certificatewhen carrying six or more individualswho are sailing school students or sail-ing school instructors.

(c) If necessary to prevent delay ofthe vessel, a temporary Certificate ofInspection, Form CG–854, is issuedpending the issuance and delivery ofthe regular Certificate of Inspection,Form CG–3753. The temporary certifi-cate is carried in the same manner asthe regular certificate and is consid-ered the same as the regular certificateof inspection which it represents.

§ 169.203 Description.

The certificate of inspection issuedto a vessel describes the vessel, theroute which it may travel, the mini-mum manning requirements, the majorlifesaving equipment carried, the mini-mum fire extinguishing equipment andlife preservers required to be carried,the maximum number of sailing schoolstudents and instructors and the maxi-mum number of persons which may becarried, the name of the owner and op-erator, and such conditions of oper-ations as may be determined by the Of-ficer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

§ 169.205 How to obtain or renew.

(a) A qualified organization attempt-ing to obtain or renew a certificate ofinspection for a vessel must submit tothe Coast Guard Officer in Charge, Ma-rine Inspection located in or nearest

the port at which the inspection is tobe made, the following—

(1) An application for inspection onForm CG–3752; and

(2) Evidence that the vessel has beendesignated as a sailing school vessel oran application for designation, as setforth in § 169.218; and

(3) Information concerning the pro-gram’s age and physical qualificationsfor students and instructors and theratio of students to instructors.

(b) The application for initial inspec-tion of a vessel being newly con-structed or converted must be submit-ted prior to the start of such construc-tion or conversion.

(c) The construction, arrangementand equipment of all vessels must beacceptable to the cognizant Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, as a pre-requisite of the issuance of the initialcertificate of inspection. Acceptancewill be based on the information, speci-fications, drawings and calculationsavailable to the Officer in Charge, Ma-rine Inspection, and on the successfulcompletion of an initial inspection forcertification.

(d) Certificates of inspection will berenewed by the issuance of new certifi-cates of inspection.

(e) The condition of the vessel and itsequipment must be acceptable to thecognizant Officer in Charge, Marine In-spection, as a prerequisite of the cer-tificate of inspection renewal. Accept-ance will be based on the condition ofthe vessel as found at the inspectionfor certification.

§ 169.207 Period of validity.(a) Certificates of inspection are is-

sued for a period of two years.(b) Certificates of inspection may be

revoked, or suspended and withdrawnby the Officer in Charge, Marine In-spection, at any time for noncompli-ance with the provisions of this sub-chapter or requirements establishedthereunder.

§ 169.209 Routes permitted.(a) The area of operation for each

vessel is designated by the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection and re-corded on its Certificate of Inspection.Each area of operation is described onthe Certificate of Inspection under the


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major headings ‘‘exposed waters,’’‘‘partially protected waters,’’ or ‘‘pro-tected waters,’’ as applicable. Furtherlimitations imposed or extensionsgranted are described by reference tobodies of waters, geographical points,distance from geographical points, dis-tances from land, depths of channel,seasonal limitations, etc.

(b) Operation of vessels on routes oflesser severity than those specificallydescribed or designated on the Certifi-cate of Inspection are permitted, unlessexpressly prohibited on the Certificateof Inspection. The general order of se-verity is: exposed, partially protected,and protected waters.

§ 169.211 Permit to proceed for repair.(a) The Officer in Charge, Marine In-

spection, may issue a permit to proceedto another port for repair, Form CG–948, to a vessel if in his judgment it canbe done with safety even if the Certifi-cate of Inspection of the vessel has ex-pired or is about to expire.

(b) The permit is issued only uponthe written application of the master,owner, or agent of the vessel.

(c) The permit states upon its facethe conditions under which it is issuedand that guests may not be carriedwhen operating under the permit. Thepermit must be carried in a mannersimilar to that described in § 169.217(a)for a certificate of inspection.

§ 169.213 Permit to carry excursionparty.

(a) A vessel may be permitted to en-gage in a temporary excursion oper-ation with a greater number of personsand/or on a more extended route thanpermitted by its certificate of inspec-tion when in the opinion of the Officerin Charge, Marine Inspection, the oper-ation can be undertaken with safety. A‘‘Permit To Carry Excursion Party’’Form CG–949, is a prerequisite of suchan operation.

(b) Any Officer in Charge, Marine In-spection, having jurisdiction may issuea permit to carry an excursion partyupon the written application of the op-erator, owner or agent of the vessel.

(c) The OCMI will reevaluate the ves-sel’s sailing instruction program to en-sure that the permit fits within thescope of the training program and that

the vessel continues to meet the defini-tion of a sailing school vessel.

(d) The OCMI may require an inspec-tion prior to the issuance of a permitto carry an excursion party.

(e) The permit states upon its facethe conditions under which it is issued,a reminder about the prohibitionagainst carrying passengers, the num-ber of persons the vessel may carry,the crew required, and additional life-saving or safety equipment required,the route for which the permit isgranted, and the dates on which thepermit is valid.

(f) The permit must be carried withthe certificate of inspection. Any ves-sel operating under a permit to carryan excursion party must be in full com-pliance with the terms of its certificateof inspection as supplemented by thepermit.

§ 169.215 Certificate of inspectionamendment.

(a) An amended certificate of inspec-tion may be issued at any time by anyOfficer in Charge, Marine Inspection.The amended certificate of inspectionreplaces the original. An amended cer-tificate of inspection may be issued toauthorize and record a change in thecharacter of a vessel or in its route,equipment, ownership, operator, etc.,from that specified in the current cer-tificate of inspection.

(b) A request for an amended certifi-cate of inspection must be made to theOfficer in Charge, Marine Inspection,by the master, operator, owner, oragent of the vessel at any time there isa change in the character of a vessel orin its route, equipment, ownership, op-eration etc., as specified in its currentcertificate of inspection.

(c) The OCMI may require an inspec-tion prior to the issuance of an amend-ed certificate of inspection.

§ 169.217 Posting.

The certificate of inspection must beframed under glass or other suitabletransparent material and posted in aconspicuous place on the vessel excepton open boats where the certificatemay be retained in a watertight con-tainer, which is secured to the vessel.


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LETTER OF DESIGNATION

§ 169.218 Procedures for designatingsailing school vessels.

(a) Upon written request by a quali-fied institution, a determination ismade by the OCMI whether the vesselmay be designated as a sailing schoolvessel.

(b) The request should contain suffi-cient information to allow the OCMI tomake this determination. At a mini-mum the following items must be sub-mitted:

(1) A detailed description of the ves-sel, including its identification num-ber, owner, and charterer.

(2) A specific operating plan statingprecisely the intended use of the vesseland the intended course of instructionfor sailing school students.

(3) A copy of the Internal RevenueService designation as a non-profit,tax-exempt, organization under sec-tions 501(a) and 501(c)(3) of the InternalRevenue Code.

(4) An affidavit certifying that theowner or charterer has financial re-sources to meet any liability incurredfor death or injury to sailing schoolstudents or sailing school instructorson voyages aboard the vessel, in anamount not less than $50,000 for eachstudent and instructor.

(5) Any additional information as re-quested by the Officer in Charge, Ma-rine Inspection.

(c) If a designation is granted it is in-dicated on the certificate of inspectionand remains valid for the duration ofthe certificate, provided all operatingconditions remain unchanged.

(d) In the event of a change, the in-stitution must advise the OCMI who is-sued the designation. After reviewingthe pertinent information concerningthe change, the OCMI shall determineif the vessel is eligible to retain its des-ignation as a sailing school vessel.

§ 169.219 Renewal of letter of designa-tion.

At least 60 days prior to the expira-tion date of the certificate of inspec-tion, a request for renewal must besubmitted in the same manner as de-scribed in § 169.218. If the request for re-newal is submitted to the OCMI whomade the initial determination and all

operating conditions remain un-changed, the information need not beresubmitted.

INSPECTION FOR CERTIFICATION

§ 169.220 General.(a) An inspection is required before

the issuance of a certificate of inspec-tion.

(b) An inspection for certification isnot made until after receipt of the in-formation required in § 169.205(a) of thissubchapter.

§ 169.221 Initial inspection for certifi-cation.

(a) The initial inspection includes aninspection of the hull structure, yards,masts, spars, rigging, sails, machinery,and equipment, including unfired pres-sure vessels.

(b) The initial inspection of a vesselbeing newly constructed or convertednormally consists of a series of inspec-tions during the construction or con-version.

(c) The inspection ensures that thevessel and its equipment comply withthe regulations in this subchapter tothe extent they are applicable to thevessel being inspected, and are in ac-cordance with approved plans. The in-spection also ensures that the mate-rials, workmanship and condition of allparts of the vessel and its machineryand equipment are in all respects satis-factory for the service intended, andthat the vessel is in possession of avalid certificate issued by the FederalCommunications Commission, if re-quired.

(d) Before construction is started, theowner, operator, or builder must de-velop plans indicating the proposed ar-rangement and construction of the ves-sel. This list of plans to be developedand the required disposition of theseplans are set forth in § 169.305.

§ 169.222 Scope of inspection for cer-tification.

Items normally included in an In-spection for Certification are:

(a) Structure.(b) Watertight integrity.(c) Pressure vessels and appur-

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(e) Auxiliary machinery.(f) Steering apparatus.(g) Electrical installations.(h) Lifesaving appliances.(i) Navigation equipment.(j) Fire detecting and extinguishing

systems.(k) Pollution prevention equipment.(l) Sanitary conditions.(m) Fire hazards.(n) Verification of valid certificates

issued by the Federal CommunicationsCommission.

(o) Lights and signals required bynavigation rules.

(p) Bilge and ballast systems.(q) Rigging, yards, masts, spars, and

sails.

§ 169.223 Subsequent inspections forcertification.

An inspection for renewal of a certifi-cate of inspection includes an inspec-tion of the structure, machinery,yards, spars, masts, rigging, sails, andequipment. The inspection ensures thatthe vessel is in satisfactory condition,fit for the service intended and com-plies with the applicable regulations inthis subchapter.

REINSPECTION

§ 169.225 When required.At least one reinspection shall be

made on each sailing school vesselholding a valid certificate of inspec-tion. The inspection, when possible,will be made between the tenth andfourteenth month of the period forwhich the certificate is valid. Theowner, operator, or master must con-tact the OCMI to arrange for this in-spection.

§ 169.227 Scope.The scope of the reinspection is the

same as the inspection for certifi-cation.

DRYDOCKING OR HAULING OUT

§ 169.229 Drydock examination and in-ternal structural examination inter-vals.

(a) Except as provided for in para-graphs (b) through (e) of this section,each vessel must undergo drydock andinternal structural examinations asfollows:

(1) Vessels that operate in salt watermust undergo two drydock and two in-ternal stuctural examinations withinany five year period. No more thanthree years may elapse between anytwo examinations.

(2) Vessels that operate in freshwater at least six months in every 12month period since the last drydockexamination must undergo drydockand internal structural examinationsat intervals not to exceed five years.

(b) Vessels with wooden hulls mustundergo two drydock and two internalstructural examinations within anyfive year period regardless of the typeof water in which they operate. Nomore than three years may elapse be-tween any two examinations.

(c) If, during an internal structuralexamination damage or deteriorationto the hull plating or structural mem-bers is discovered, the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, may re-quire the vessel to be drydocked or oth-erwise taken out of service to furtherassess the extent of the damage and toeffect permanent repairs.

(d) Each vessel which has not metwith the applicable examination sched-ules in paragraphs (a) through (c) ofthis section because it is on a voyage,must undergo the required examina-tions upon completion of the voyage.

(e) The Commandant (G–MOC) mayauthorize extensions to the examina-tion intervals specified in paragraphs(a) and (b) of this section.

[CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39656, Oct. 23, 1987, asamended at 53 FR 32232, Aug. 24, 1988; CGD95–072, 60 FR 50468, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96–041,61 FR 50734, Sept. 27, 1996]

§ 169.231 Definitions relating to hullexaminations.

As used in the part—(a) Drydock examination means haul-

ing out a vessel or placing a vessel in adrydock or slipway for an examinationof all accessible parts of the vessel’sunderwater body and all through-hullfittings, sea chests, sea valves, seastrainers, and valves for the emergencybilge suction.

(b) Internal structural examinationmeans an examination of the vesselwhile afloat or in drydock and consistsof a complete examination of the ves-sel’s main strength members, including


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the major internal framing, the hullplating, voids, and ballast tanks, butnot including cargo or fuel oil tanks.


§ 169.233 Notice and plans required.

(a) The master, owner, operator, oragent of the vessel shall notify the Of-ficer in Charge, Marine Inspection,whenever the vessel is to be drydockedregardless of the reason fordrydocking.

(b) Each vessel, except barges, thatholds a Load Line Certificate musthave on board a plan showing the ves-sel’s scantlings. This plan must bemade available to the Coast Guard ma-rine inspector whenever the vessel un-dergoes a drydock examination or in-ternal structural examination or when-ever repairs are made to the vessel’shull.

(c) Each barge that holds a Load LineCertificate must have a plan showingthe barge’s scantlings. The plan neednot be maintained on board the bargebut must be made available to theCoast Guard marine inspector when-ever the barge undergoes a drydock ex-amination or internal structural exam-ination or whenever repairs are madeto the barge’s hull.

[CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39656, Oct. 23, 1987]

§ 169.234 Integral fuel oil tank exami-nations.

(a) Each fuel oil tank with at leastone side integral to the vessel’s hulland located within the hull (‘‘integralfuel oil tank’’) is subject to inspectionas provided in this section. The owneror operator of the vessel shall have thetanks cleaned out and gas freed as nec-essary to permit internal examinationof the tank or tanks designated by themarine inspector. The owner or opera-tor shall arrange for an examination ofthe fuel tanks of each vessel during aninternal structural examination at in-tervals not to exceed five years.

(b) Integral non-double-bottom fueloil tanks need not be cleaned out andinternally examined if the marine in-spector is able to determine by exter-nal examination that the general con-dition of the tanks is satisfactory.

(c) Double-bottom fuel oil tanks onvessels less than 10 years of age neednot be cleaned out and internally ex-amined if the marine inspector is ableto determine by external examinationthat the general condition of the tanksis satisfactory.

(d) All double-bottom fuel oil tankson vessels 10 years of age or older butless than 15 years of age need not becleaned out and internally examined ifthe marine inspector is able to deter-mine by internal examination of atleast one forward double-bottom fueloil tank, and by external examinationof all other double-bottom fuel oiltanks on the vessel, that the generalcondition of the tanks is satisfactory.

(e) All double-bottom fuel oil tankson vessels 15 years of age or older neednot be cleaned out and internally ex-amined if the marine inspector is ableto determine by internal examinationof at least one forward, one amidships,and one aft double-bottom fuel oiltank, and by external examination ofall other double-bottom fuel oil tankson the vessel, that the general condi-tion of the tanks is satisfactory.


REPAIRS AND ALTERATIONS

§ 169.235 Permission required.

(a) Repairs or alterations to the hull,machinery, or equipment which affectsthe safety of the vessel may not bemade without the knowledge and ap-proval of the Officer in Charge, MarineInspection.

(b) Drawings, sketches or writtenspecifications describing the alter-ations in detail must be submitted tothe OCMI. Proposed alterations mustbe approved by the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection, before work isstarted.

(c) Drawings are not required for re-pairs or replacements in kind.

§ 169.236 Inspection and testing re-quired.

(a) The provisions of NFPA 306, ‘‘Con-trol of Gas Hazards on Vessels,’’ areused as a guide in conducting the in-spections and issuing certificates re-quired by this section.


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(b) Until an inspection has been madeto determine that the operations canbe undertaken safely, no alterations,repairs, or other operations involvingriveting, welding, burning, or otherfire-producing actions may be made—

(1) Within or on the boundaries offuel tanks; or

(2) To pipelines, heating coils, pumps,fittings, or other appurtenances con-nected to fuel tanks.

(c) Inspections must be conducted asfollows:

(1) In ports or places in the UnitedStates or its territories and posses-sions, the inspection must be made bya marine chemist certificated by theNational Fire Protection Association;however, if the services of such cer-tified marine chemist are not reason-ably available, the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection, upon the rec-ommendation of the vessel owner andhis contractor on their representative,may authorize a person to inspect theparticular vessel. If the inspection in-dicates that the operations can be un-dertaken with safety, a certificate set-ting forth this fact in writing must beissued by the certified marine chemistor the authorized person before thework is started. The certificate mustinclude any requirements necessary toreasonably maintain safe conditions inthe spaces certified throughout the op-eration, including any precautions nec-essary to eliminate or minimize haz-ards that may be present from protec-tive coatings or residues from cargoes.

(2) When not in a port or place in theUnited States or its territories andpossessions, and when a marine chem-ist or a person authorized by the Offi-cer in Charge, Marine Inspection, is notreasonably available, the senior officerpresent shall conduct the inspectionand enter the results of the inspectionin the vessel’s logbook.

(d) It is the responsibility of the sen-ior officer present to secure copies ofcertificates issued by the certified ma-rine chemist or a person authorized bythe Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec-tion. It is the responsibility of the sen-ior officer present, insofar as the per-sons under his control are concerned,to maintain a safe condition on thevesssel by full observance of all re-

quirements listed by the marine chem-ist in the certificate.

INSPECTIONS

§ 169.237 Inspection standards.

Vessels are inspected for compliancewith the standards required by thissubchapter. Items not covered bystandards in this subchapter must be inaccordance with good marine practiceand acceptable to the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection.

§ 169.239 Hull.

At each inspection for certification,the vessel must be afloat and ready forthe following tests and inspections ofthe hull structure and its appur-tenances:

(a) All accessible parts of the exte-rior and interior of the hull, the water-tight bulkheads, and weather deck areexamined. Where the internals of thevessel are completely concealed, sec-tions of the lining or ceiling may be re-moved or the parts otherwise probed orexposed so that the inspector may besatisfied as to the condition of the hullstructure.

(b) All watertight closures in thehull, decks and bulkheads are exam-ined and operated.

(c) The condition of the super-structure, masts, and similar arrange-ments constructed on the hull ischecked. All spars, standing rigging,running rigging, blocks, fittings, andsails, including storm sails are in-spected.

(d) All railings and bulwarks andtheir attachment to the hull structureare inspected. Special attention is paidto ensure that guards or rails are pro-vided in all dangerous places.

(e) All weathertight closures abovethe weather deck are inspected. Theprovisions for drainage of sea waterfrom the exposed decks are checked.

§ 169.241 Machinery.

(a) At each initial and subsequent in-spection for certification the CoastGuard examines and tests the followingitems to the extent necessary to deter-mine that they are in proper operatingcondition and fit for the service forwhich they are intended:


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(1) Engine starting system. Alternatemethods of starting are checked.

(2) Engine control mechanisms. Mecha-nisms are operationally tested and vis-ually examined.

(3) Auxiliary machinery. All machin-ery essential to the routine operationof the vessel is checked.

(4) Fuel systems. Tanks, tank ventsand other appurtenances, piping andpipe fittings are examined. The fuelsystems for the auxiliary propulsionengines and all other fuel systems in-stalled are checked. All valves in thefuel lines are tested by operating lo-cally and at remote operating posi-tions.

(5) Sea valves and bulkhead closurevalves. All overboard discharge and in-take valves are checked.

(6) Bilge and drainage systems. Themeans provided for pumping bilges areoperationally tested. All suctionstrainers are examined.

(b) During all inspections special at-tention is paid to ensure that no firehazards exist and that guards or pro-tective devices are provided in all haz-ardous places.

§ 169.243 Electrical.

At each inspection for certificationthe following items are examined andtested to the extent necessary to deter-mine that they are in proper operatingcondition, safe electrical condition,and fit for the service for which theyare intended:

(a) Electrical cable. All cable is exam-ined as far as practicable withoutundue disturbance of the cable or elec-trical apparatus.

(b) Overload or circuit protective de-vices. Circuit breakers are tested bymanual operation and fuses examinedvisually. The ratings of fuses arechecked to determine suitability forthe service intended.

(c) Rotating machinery. Rotating elec-trical machinery essential to the rou-tine operation of the vessel is exam-ined.

(d) Generators, etc. All generators,motors, lighting fixtures and circuitinterrupting devices located in spacesor areas which may contain flammablevapors are checked.

(e) Storage batteries. Batteries arechecked for condition and security ofstowage.

(f) Fire detection and alarm system.Electrical apparatus, which operates aspart of or in conjunction with a fire de-tection or alarm system installed onboard the vessel, is operationally test-ed. The test is applied, in a manner tosimulate, as closely as practicable, theactual operation in case of fire.

§ 169.245 Lifesaving equipment.

At each inspection for certificationthe following tests and inspections oflifesaving equipment are conducted:

(a) All air tank buoyant units of alllifesaving appliances are tested forairtightness.

(b) Each lifeboat is lowered to nearthe water and loaded with its allowedcapacity, evenly distributed through-out the length. The total weight usedis at least equal to the allowed capac-ity of the lifeboat considering personsto weigh 75 kg (165 pounds) each. Thelifeboat is then lowered into the wateruntil it is afloat and released from thefalls.

(c) Each personal flotation device isexamined to determine its service-ability. If found to be satisfactory, it isstamped ‘‘Passed,’’ together with thedate and the port. If found to be unsat-isfactory, the personal flotation devicemust be removed from the vessel’sequipment and repaired. If it is beyondrepair it must be destroyed in the pres-ence of the Coast Guard inspector.

(d) Each lifeboat winch electricalcontrol apparatus is opened and in-spected.

(e) Where gravity davits are in-stalled, it must be demonstrated thatthe lifeboat can be swung out and low-ered from any stopped position bymerely releasing the brake on the life-boat winch. The use of force to startthe davits or the lifeboat winch is notpermitted.

(f) Inflatable liferaft containers areexamined for defects and the inspectorverifies that the inflatable liferafts andhydraulic releases, if installed, havebeen serviced at an approved facility inaccordance with the provisions of sub-parts 160.051 and 160.062, respectively,of this chapter.


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(g) All other items of lifesavingequipment are examined to determinethat they are in suitable condition.

§ 169.247 Firefighting equipment.

(a) At each inspection for certifi-cation and at such other times as con-sidered necessary all fire-extinguishingequipment is inspected to ensure it isin suitable condition. Tests may benecessary to determine the conditionof the equipment. The inspector veri-fies that the tests and inspections re-quired in Tables 169.247 (a)(1) and (a)(2)of this subchapter have been conductedby a qualified servicing facility at leastonce every twelve months.

(1) Hand portable fire extinguishersand semi-portable fire extinguishingsystems are examined for excessivecorrosion and general condition.

(2) All parts of the fixed fire-extin-guishing systems are examined for ex-cessive corrosion and general condi-tion.

(3) Piping, controls, valves, andalarms on all fire-extinguishing sys-tems are checked to be certain the sys-tem is in operating condition.

(4) The fire main system is operatedand the pressure checked at the mostremote and highest outlets.

(5) Each firehose is subjected to atest pressure equivalent to its maxi-mum service pressure.

TABLE 169.247(a)(1)—PORTABLEEXTINGUISHERS

Type unit Test

Foam ......................... Discharge. Clean hose and inside ofextinguisher thoroughly. Recharge.

Carbon dioxide .......... Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weightloss exceeds 10 pct of weight ofcharge. Inspect hose and nozzle tobe sure they are clear.

Dry chemical (car-tridge-operatedtype).

Examine pressure cartridge and re-place if end is punctured or if car-tridge is otherwise determined tohave leaked or to be in unsuitablecondition. Inspect hose and nozzleto see they are clear. Insertcharged cartridge. Be sure drychemical is free-flowing (notcaked) and chamber contains fullcharge.

Dry chemical (storedpressure).

See that pressure gage is in operat-ing range. If not, or if seal is bro-ken, weigh or otherwise determinethat full charge of dry chemical isin extinguisher. Recharge if pres-sure is low or if dry chemical isneeded.

TABLE 169.247(a)(1)—PORTABLEEXTINGUISHERS—Continued

Type unit Test

HALON 1211 orHALON 1301).

See that pressure gage, if provided,is in operating range. Recharge ifpressure is low. Weigh cylinder.Recharge if weight loss exceeds10 pct of weight of charge. Inspecthose and nozzle to ensure theyare clear.

TABLE 169.247(a)(2)—FIXED SYSTEMS

Type system Test

Carbon dioxide orHALON 1301.

Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weightloss exceeds 10 pct of weight ofcharge.

§ 169.249 Pressure vessels.Pressure vessels must meet the re-

quirements of part 54 of this chapter.The inspection procedures for pressurevessels are contained in subpart 61.10 ofthis chapter.

§ 169.251 Steering apparatus.At each inspection for certification

the steering apparatus is inspected andoperationally tested to determine thatits condition is satisfactory and that itis fit for the service intended.

§ 169.253 Miscellaneous systems andequipment.

(a) At each inspection for certifi-cation all items in the ship’s outfit,such as ground tackle, navigationlights, compass, etc., which are re-quired to be carried by the regulationsin this subchapter are examined andtested as necessary to determine thatthey are fit the service intended.

(b) Approved work vests, where car-ried, are inspected as provided in§ 169.556.

§ 169.255 Sanitary inspection.At each inspection for certification

and reinspection quarters, toilet andwashing spaces, galleys, serving pan-tries, lockers, etc., are examined to de-termine that they are serviceable andin a sanitary condition.

§ 169.257 Unsafe practices.(a) At each inspection for certifi-

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practices and hazardous situationsmust be corrected.

(b) At each inspection for certifi-cation and at every other vessel inspec-tion the bilges and other spaces are ex-amined to see that there is no accumu-lation of oil or other matter whichmight create a fire hazard.

§ 169.259 Limitations of inspections.The OCMI may require that a vessel

and its equipment meet any test or in-spection deemed necessary to deter-mine that they are suitable for theservice in which they are to be em-ployed.

Subpart 169.300—Constructionand Arrangement

PLANS

§ 169.305 Plans required.(a) Except as provided in paragraphs

(b) and (c) of this section the owner orbuilder shall, before the start of con-struction or before the initialinspeciton of the vessel, submit to theOfficer in Charge, Marine Inspection ofthe inspection zone where the vessel isto be inspected, at least one copy ofeach 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 con-

nections.(12) Lines and offsets, curves of form,

and capacities of the tanks includingsize and location on vessel.

(13) Masts, including integration intothe ship’s structure.

(14) Rigging plan showing sail areasand centers of effort as well as the ar-rangement, dimensions, and connec-tions of the standing rigging.

(b) For vessels less than 65 feet inlength, the owner may submit speci-fications, sketches, photographs, linedrawings or written descriptions in lieuof any of the required drawings pro-

vided the required information is ade-quately detailed and acceptable to theOfficer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

(c) The Officer in Charge, Marine In-spection, may waive submission ofsome or all of the structural planscalled for by paragraph (a) of this sec-tion for an existing vessel with a his-tory of at least 5 years of safe oper-ation, or if the design and constructionof the vessel are essentially similar toa vessel which has a proven record ofsafe operation in similar service uponsimilar waters.

§ 169.307 Plans for sister vessels.Plans are not required for any vessel

which is a sister ship to a vessel, pro-vided that—

(a) The approved plans for the origi-nal vessels are already on file at anyMarine Inspection Office;

(b) The owner of the plans authorizestheir use for the new construction;

(c) The regulations have not changedsince the original plan approval; and

(d) There are no major modificationsto any of the systems used.

HULL STRUCTURE

§ 169.309 Structural Standards.(a) Compliance with the standards es-

tablished by a recognized classificationsociety will, in general, be consideredsatisfactory evidence of the structuraladequacy of a vessel.

(b) Masts, posts and other supportingstructures are to have adequatestrength to withstand the highest load-ings imposed by the sail systems dur-ing all normal and emergency condi-tions. Particular attention must begiven to the integration of the mastsand rigging into the hull structure.The hull structure must be adequatelyreinforced and stiffened locally to en-sure sufficient strength and resistanceto plate buckling.

(c) The design, materials, and con-struction of masts, yards, booms,bowsprits, and standing rigging mustbe suitable for the intended service.Detailed calculations with respect tothe strength of the sail system may berequired. Approval by a recognizedclassification society may be consid-ered satisfactory evidence of the ade-quacy of the sail system.


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(d) When scantlings differ from estab-lished standards and it can be dem-onstrated that a craft approximatingthe same size, power and displacementhas been built to the proposedscantlings and has been in satisfactoryservice, insofar as structural adequacyis concerned, for a period of a least 5years, the proposed scantling may beapproved. A detailed structural analy-sis may be required.

(e) Special consideration will begiven to the structural requirements ofvessels not contemplated by the stand-ards of a recognized classification soci-ety and to the use of materials not spe-cially included in these standards.

§ 169.311 Fire protection.(a) The general construction of the

vessel must be designed to minimizefire hazards. Each vessel which carriesmore than 100 persons or has overnightaccommodations for more than 49 per-sons must meet the requirements ofsubpart 72.05 of this chapter. Each ves-sel which is certificated to carry 100persons or less or had overnight accom-modations for less than 50 personsmust meet the requirements of§ 169.323.

(b) A fire detector, listed by a recog-nized testing laboratory, must be in-stalled in each unmanned engine space.

(c) Smoke detectors, listed by a rec-ognized testing laboratory, must be in-stalled in each berthing compartment,sail locker, and public area.

(d) Internal combustion engine ex-hausts, boiler and galley uptakes, andsimilar sources of ignition must bekept clear of and suitably insulatedfrom any woodwork or other combus-tible matter.

(e) Lamp, paint, oil lockers and simi-lar compartments must be constructedof metal or wholly lined with metal.

[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 897, Jan. 9, 1986; 51 FR3785, Jan. 30, 1986]

§ 169.313 Means of escape.(a) Except as provided by paragraph

(f) of this section, there must be atleast two means of escape from allareas generally accessible to personsonboard. At least one means of escapemust be independent of watertightdoors and lead directly to the opendeck. Windows and windshields of suffi-

cient size and proper accessibility maybe used as one avenue of escape.

(b) The two means of escape must beas widely separated as practical tominimize the possibility of one inci-dent blocking both escapes.

(c) Except as provided by paragraph(d) of this section, a vertical ladder anddeck scuttle may not be designated asone of the means of escape.

(d) A vertical ladder and deck scuttlemay be used as a second means of es-cape if—

(1) The primary means of escape is anenclosed stairtower or stairway;

(2) The installation of two stairwaysis impracticable;

(3) The scuttle is located where it cannot be interfered with; and

(4) The scuttle is fitted with a quick-acting release and a hold-back to holdthe scuttle in an open position.

(e) The required means of escapemust not have locking devices.

(f) Where the length of the compart-ment is less than 12 feet, one verticalmeans of escape is acceptable providedthat—

(1) There is no source of fire in thespace, such as a galley stove, heater,etc., and the vertical escape is remotefrom the engine or fuel tank space, and

(2) The arrangement is such that theinstallation of two means of escapedoes not materially improve the safetyof the vessel or those on board.

(g) Dead end corridors or the equiva-lent, more than 40 feet in length areprohibited.

(h) Each means of escape must be ofadequate size to accommodate rapidevacuation.

(i) Each vertical ladder must haverungs 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 obstruc-tions are encountered, there must be atleast 41⁄2 inches clearance above eachrung.

§ 169.315 Ventilation (other than ma-chinery spaces).

(a) All enclosed spaces within thevessel must be properly ventilated in a


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manner suitable for the purpose of thespace.

(b) A means must be provided toclose off all vents and ventilators.

(c) Living spaces must be ventilatedby a mechanical system unless it canbe shown that a natural system willprovide adequate ventilation in all or-dinary weather conditions. Providedthat paragraph (a) of this section issatisfied, a vessel having only a natu-ral ventilation system must satisfy thefollowing: V/A≥1.4 where V is the totalarea of the vents in square inches andA is the product in square feet of thevessel’s design waterline length timesits maximum beam.

LIVING SPACES

§ 169.317 Accommodations.(a) Quarters must have sufficient

fresh air, light and heat. Quarters mustnot be located forward of the collisionbulkhead or farther forward in the ves-sel than a vertical plane located at 5percent of the vessel’s loadline lengthabaft the forward side of the stem. Thespace must not be located totallybelow the deepest load waterline.

(b) Bulkheads separating accom-modations from machinery spaces,paint lockers, storerooms, washrooms,and toilet facilities are to be odorproof.

(c) All quarters are to be properlydrained, odorproof and protected fromheat and noise.

(d) Each person on board must have aseparate berth which is of sufficientsize and generally clear of all pipes,ventilation ducts and other installa-tions.

(e) Each bunk must be constructed ofwood, fiberglass or metal. If fitted witha mattress, the mattress must be cov-ered with material which has beentreated to give it fire resistant prop-erties and which will provide the mat-tress with a reasonably smooth sur-face. There must be a minimum verti-cal distance between bunks of 24inches.

(f) A means of access must be pro-vided for each berthing arrangementwhere the upper berth is more than 60inches above the deck.

(g) The construction and arrange-ment must allow free and unobstructedaccess to each berth. Each berth must

be immediately adjacent to an aisleleading to a means of escape from theliving area.

(h) A properly arranged hammockmay be used as a berth.

§ 169.319 Washrooms and toilets.(a) Sailing school vessels must have

one toilet and on washbasin for every20 persons. Each toilet and washbasinmust have adequate plumbing.

(b) Each washroom and toilet roommust properly drain and the scupper tothe washroom must be of sufficient sizeand situated in the lowest part of thespace.

(c) Each sailing school vessel mustmeet the applicable requirements ofTitle 33, Code of Federal Regulations,part 159.

§ 169.323 Furniture and furnishings.Each sailing school vessel certifi-

cated to carry 100 persons or less orhaving overnight accommodations forless than 50 persons must meet the fol-lowing requirements:

(a) Except as provided by paragraph(b) of this section, all free-standing fur-niture must be constructed of non-combustible material. Upholstery andpadding used in furniture must be offire resistant materials.

(b) Existing solid wooden furnituremay be retained on existing vessels.

(c) Draperies must be fabricated offire resistant fabrics.

(d) Rugs and carpets must be of woolor other material having equivalentfire resistant qualities.

(e) Trash receptacles must be con-structed of non-combustible materialswith solid sides and bottoms and havesolid noncombustible covers.

RAILS AND GUARDS

§ 169.327 Deck rails.(a) All rails or lifelines must be at

least 30 inches high and permanentlysupported by stanchions at intervals ofnot more than 7 feet. Stanchions mustbe through bolted or welded to thedeck.

(b) Rails or lifelines must consist ofevenly spaced courses. The spacing be-tween courses must not be greater than12 inches. The opening below the lowestcourse must not be more than 9 inches.


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Lower rail courses are not requiredwhere all or part of the space below theupper rail is fitted with a bulwark,chain link fencing, wire mesh, or anequivalent.

(c) Small vessels of the open type andvessels of unusual construction musthave rails or equivalent protection asconsidered necessary by the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection.

§ 169.329 Storm rails.Suitable storm rails or hand grabs

must be installed where necessary inall passageways, at deckhouse sides,and at ladders and hatches where per-sons might have normal access.

§ 169.331 Guards in hazardous loca-tions.

Each exposed hazard, such as gears ormachinery, must be properly protectedwith covers, guards, or rails.

Subpart 169.400—WatertightIntegrity, Subdivision, and Stability

§ 169.401 Applicability.Each vessel must meet the applicable

requirements in Subchapter S, parts170–174, of this chapter.

Subpart 169.500—Lifesaving andFirefighting Equipment

LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT—GENERAL

§ 169.505 Equipment installed but notrequired.

Each item of lifesaving equipment in-stalled on board a vessel must be of anapproved type.

§ 169.507 Responsibility of master.The master or operator shall ensure

that the lifeboats, liferafts, davits,falls, personal flotation devices, andother lifesaving appliances are at alltimes ready for use, and that all equip-ment required by the regulations inthis subchapter is provided, main-tained, serviced, and replaced as indi-cated.

§ 169.509 Approval for repairs and al-terations.

No extensive repairs or alterations,except in an emergency, may be made

to any item of lifesaving equipmentwithout advance notice to the Officerin Charge, Marine Inspection. Repairsand alterations must be made to theoriginal standard of construction andtested in the manner specified in thissubpart and applicable requirements inSubchapter Q of this chapter. Emer-gency repairs or alterations must bereported as soon as practicable to thenearest Officer in Charge, Marine In-spection.

PRIMARY LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT

§ 169.513 Types of primary equipment.

(a) Lifeboats. Each lifeboat must be ofa type approved under subpart 160.035of this chapter. Installation and ar-rangement of each lifeboat includingdavits and winches must meet the re-quirements of part 94 of this chapter.

(b) Inflatable Liferafts. (1) Each inflat-able liferaft must be of a type approvedunder subpart 160.051 of this chapter.

(2) The inflatable liferaft and liferaftcontainer must show on or near theirrespective nameplates, marking ap-proved by the Coast Guard that con-tains—

(i) An approval number consisting of‘‘160.051/’’ followed by a number that isgreater than 49 followed by a revisionnumber (e.g. 160.051/50/1); or

(ii) An approval number consisting of‘‘160.051/’’ followed by a number that issmaller than 50 that is followed by arevision number (e.g. 160.051/48/1); thewords ‘‘MOD TEMP,’’ and the date thatan inspector found that the liferaft met§ 160.051–5(c)(4) of this chapter.

(3) Each inflatable liferaft must bemarked ‘‘Ocean Service,’’ except thatinflatable liferafts on vessels operatingon protected waters or partially pro-tected waters may be marked ‘‘LimitedService.’’

(c) Life floats. Each lifefloat must beof a type approved under subpart160.027 of this subchapter.

§ 169.515 Number required.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph(c) of this section, each vessel musthave sufficient lifeboats or inflatableliferafts to accommodate all persons onboard .


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(b) Each vessel certificated for ex-posed waters must have additional in-flatable liferafts to accommodate 25%of the persons on board or the numberof persons accommodated in the largestlifeboat or liferaft, whichever is great-er.

(c) Vessels certificated for protectedwaters only may carry lifefloats of acombined capacity to accommodate allpersons on board in lieu of the lifeboatsand inflatable liferafts required inparagraph (a) of this section.

§ 169.517 Rescue boat.All vessels certificated for exposed or

partially protected waters service musthave a suitable motor rescue boat, ex-cept when a motor lifeboat is providedor when, in the opinion of the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, the vesselis of such design and operating charac-teristics that the vessel itself providesa satisfactory man overboard rescueplatform.

§ 169.519 Availability.(a) Each lifeboat, inflatable liferaft,

and lifefloat must be kept in goodworking order and be readily available.

(b) The decks on which lifeboats, life-rafts, and lifefloats are carried must bekept clear of obstructions which couldinterfere with the immediate boardingand launching of the lifesaving appli-ances.

§ 169.521 Stowage.(a) General. Each lifeboat, inflatable

liferaft, and lifefloat must be stowed sothat—

(1) It is capable of being launchedwithin 10 minutes or, in the case of ves-sels having one compartment subdivi-sion, 30 minutes;

(2) It does not impede the launchingor handling of other lifesaving appli-ances;

(3) It does not impede the marshalingof persons at the embarkation stations,or their embarkation; and

(4) It is capable of being put in thewater safely and rapidly even under un-favorable conditions of list and trim.

(b) Lifeboat stowage. Each lifeboatmust be stowed to meet the followingrequirements:

(1) Each lifeboat must be attached toa separate set of davits.

(2) Lifeboats must not be stowed inthe bow of the vessel nor so far aft asto be endangered by the propellers oroverhang of the stern.

(3) Lifeboats must be stowed so thatit is not necessary to lift them in orderto swing out the davits.

(4) Means must be provided for bring-ing the lifeboats against the ship’s sideand holding them there so that personsmay safely embark, unless the life-boats are arranged for boarding at thestowage position.

(5) Lifeboats must be fitted withskates or other suitable means to fa-cilitate launching against an adverselist of up to 15 degrees. However,skates may be dispensed with if, in theopinion of the Commandant, the ar-rangements ensure that the lifeboatscan be satisfactorily launched withoutthem.

(6) Means must be provided outsidethe machinery space to prevent the dis-charge of water into the lifeboats whilethey are being lowered.

(c) Inflatable liferaft stowage. Inflat-able liferafts must be stowed so thatthey will float free in the event of thevessel sinking. Stowage and launchingarrangements must be to the satisfac-tion of the Officer in Charge, MarineInspection.

(d) Life float stowage. Each life floatmust be stowed to meet the require-ments of this paragraph.

(1) Each life float must be secured tothe vessel by a painter and a float-freelink that is—

(i) Certified to meet subpart 160.073 ofthis chapter;

(ii) Of proper strength for the size ofthe life float as indicated on its identi-fication tag; and

(iii) Secured to the painter at one endand secured to the vessel on the otherend.

(2) The means by which the float-freelink is attached to the vessel must—

(i) Have a breaking strength of atleast the breaking strength of thepainter.

(ii) If synthetic, be of a dark color orof a material certified to be resistantto deterioration from ultraviolet light;and

(iii) If metal, be corrosion resistant.(3) If the life float does not have a

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attaching the painter must be providedby 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 thepainter; and

(iv) If synthetic, is of a dark color oris of a material certified to be resistantto deterioration from ultraviolet light.

(4) The float-free link described inparagraphs (d)(1) and (d)(2) of this sec-tion is not required if the vessel oper-ates solely in waters that have a depthless than the length of the painter.

(5) If the vessel carries more than onelife float, the life floats may begrouped and each group secured by asingle painter, provided that—

(i) The combined weight of eachgroup of life floats does not exceed 400pounds;

(ii) Each life float is individually at-tached to the painter by a line thatmeets paragraphs (d)(2) and (d)(3) ofthis section and which is long enoughso that each can float without contact-ing any other life float in the group;and

(iii) The strength of the float-freelink and the strength of the painterunder paragraphs (d)(1)(ii) and (d)(2) ofthis section is determined by the com-bined capacity of the group of lifefloats.

(6) Each life float, as stowed, must becapable of easy launching. Life floatsweighing over 400 pounds must not re-quire lifting before launching.

(7) Life floats must be secured to thevessel only by a painter and lashingsthat can be easily released or by hy-draulic releases. They must not bestowed in more than four tiers. Whenstowed in tiers, the separate unitsmust be kept apart by spacers.

(8) There must be means to preventshifting.

(e) Hydraulic Releases. Each hydraulicrelease used in the installation of anyinflatable liferaft or life float mustmeet subpart 160.062 of this chapter.

EQUIPMENT FOR PRIMARY LIFESAVINGAPPARATUS

§ 169.525 General.(a) Equipment for primary lifesaving

apparatus must kept in good condition.

(b) Lifeboats, inflatable liferafts andlifefloats must be fully equipped beforethe vessel is navigated and throughoutthe voyage.

(c) No person may stow in any life-boat, inflatable liferaft, or lifefloat anyarticle not required by this subpart un-less the article is authorized by theOCMI, in good working order, and prop-erly stowed so as not to reduce theseating capacity, the space available tothe occupants, or adversely affect theseaworthiness of the livesaving appara-tus.

(d) Loose equipment, exceptboathooks in lifeboats, must be se-curely attached to the lifesaving appli-ance to which it belongs.

§ 169.527 Required equipment for life-boats.

Lifeboats must be equipped in ac-cordance with Table 169.527. This equip-ment is described in § 169.529.

TABLE 169.527

Letter identification and itemExposed andpartially pro-tected waters

Protectedwaters

a—Bailer .................................... 1 Noneb—Bilge pump ........................... 1 Nonec—Boathooks ............................ 2 1d—Bucket .................................. 2 1e—Compass and mounting ....... 1 Nonef—Ditty bag ................................ 1 Noneg—Drinking cup ......................... 1 Noneh—Fire extinguisher (motor-pro-

pelled lifeboats only) .............. 2 2i—First-aid kit ............................. 1 Nonej—Flashlight ............................... 1 Nonek—Hatchet ................................. 2 1l—Heaving line .......................... 2 Nonem—Jackknife ............................. 1 Nonen—Ladder, lifeboat, gunwale ..... 1 Noneo—Lantern ................................. 1 1p—Lifeline .................................. 1 1q—Life preservers ..................... 2 2r—Locker ................................... 1 Nones—Mast and sail (oar-propelled

lifeboats only) ......................... 1 Nonet—Matches (boxes) ................... 2 1u—Mirror, signaling ................... 2 Nonev—Oars (units) .......................... 1 1w—Oil, illuminating (quarts) ...... 1 Nonex—Oil, storm, (gallons) .............. 1 Noney—Painter .................................. 2 1z—Plug ...................................... 1 1aa—Provisions (per person) ...... 2 Nonebb—Rowlocks (units) ................. 1 1cc—Rudder and tiller ................. 1 Nonedd—Sea anchor ......................... 1 Noneee—Signals, distress, floating

orange smoke ........................ 2 Noneff—Signals, distress, red hand

flare (units) ............................. 1 Nonegg—Signals, distress, red para-

chute flare (units) ................... 1 None


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TABLE 169.527—Continued

Letter identification and itemExposed andpartially pro-tected waters

Protectedwaters

hh—Tool kit (motor-propelledlifeboats only) ......................... 1 1

ii—Water (quarts per person) .... 3 Nonejj—Whistle, signaling ................. 1 Nonekk—Fishing kit ........................... 1 Nonell—Cover, protecting .................. 1 Nonemm—Signals, lifesaving ............ 1 None

§ 169.529 Description of lifeboat equip-ment.

(a) Bailer. The bailer must have a lan-yard attached and must be of sufficientsize and suitable for bailing.

(b) Bilge pump. Bilge pumps must beapproved under subpart 160.044 of thischapter. They must be of the size givenin Table 169.529(b) depending upon thecapacity of the lifeboat as determinedby the six-tenths rule as described in§ 160.035–9(b) of this chapter.

TABLE 169.529(b)

Capacity of lifeboat, cubic feetBilge pump size

Over— Not over—

330 1330 700 2700 .............................. 3

(c) Boathooks. Boathooks must be ofthe single hook ballpoint type. Boat-hook handles must be of clear grainedwhite ash, or equivalent, and of alength and diameter as given in Table169.529(c).

TABLE 169.529(c)

Length of lifeboat, feet Boathook handles

Over— Not over— Diameter,inches Length, feet

23 1.50 823 29 1.75 1029 2 12

(d) Bucket. Each bucket must be ofheavy gage galvanized iron, or othersuitable corrosion-resistant metal, ofnot less than 2-gallon capacity, andmust have a 6-foot lanyard of 12-threadmanila or equivalent attached.

(e) Compass and mounting. The com-pass and mounting must be of an ap-proved type.

(f) Ditty bag. The ditty bag must con-sist of a canvas bag or equivalent andmust contain a sailmaker’s palm, nee-

dles, sail twine, marline, and marlinespike.

(g) Drinking cups. Drinking cups mustbe enamel coated or plastic, graduatedin milliliters or ounces, and providedwith lanyards 3 feet in length.

(h) Fire extinguishers. Each fire extin-guisher must be an approved Type B–C,Size I. One must be attached to eachend of the lifeboat.

(i) First-aid kit. The first-aid kit mustbe approved under subpart 160.041 ofthis chapter.

(j) Flashlights. Each flashlight mustbe approved under § 94.20–15(j) of thischapter. Three spare cells (or one 3-cellbattery) and two spare bulbs, stowed ina watertight container, must be pro-vided with each flashlight. Batteriesmust be replaced yearly during the an-nual stripping, clearing, and overhaulof the lifeboat.

(k) Hatchets. Hatchets must be ap-proved under subpart 160.013 of thischapter. They must be attached to thelifeboat by individual lanyards and bereadily available for use, one at eachend of the lifeboat.

(l) Heaving line. The heaving linemust be of adequate strength, 10 fath-oms in length, and 1 inch in circum-ference. It must remain buoyant afterbeing submerged for 24 hours.

(m) Jackknife. The jackknife must beapproved under subpart 160.043 of thischapter.

(n) Ladder, lifeboat gunwale. The life-boat gunwale ladder must consist of 3flat wood steps with cut outs for handholds. The steps must be spaced 12inches apart and fastened with 5⁄8 inchdiameter manila rope or equivalent.Each rope end must be tied inside thelifeboat at about amidships with theladder stowed on top of the side bench-es and ready for immediate use.

(o) Lantern. The lantern must con-tain sufficient oil to burn for at least 9hours, and be ready for immediate use.In totally enclosed lifeboats, an inte-rior lighting system may be used inlieu of a lantern.

(p) Lifeline. The lifeline must be prop-erly secured to both sides of the life-boat along its entire length, festoonedin bights not longer than 3 feet, with aseine float in each bight. The float may


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be omitted if the line is of an inher-ently buoyant material and absorbs lit-tle or no water. The lifeline must be ofa size and strength not less than 3⁄8-inch diameter manila. The bights musthang to within 12 inches of the waterwhen the lifeboat is light.

(q) Life preservers. Life preserversmust be of an approved type. Thesepreservers are in addition to those re-quired by § 169.539 of this chapter.

(r) Locker. The locker must be suit-able for the storage and preservation ofthe small items of equipment requiredunder § 169.527.

(s) Mast and sail. A unit, consisting ofa standing lug sail together with thenecessary spars and rigging, must beprovided in accordance with Table169.529(s). The sails must be of goodquality canvas, or other material ac-ceptable to the Commandant, coloredIndian Orange (Cable No. 70072, Stand-ard Color Card of America). Riggingmust consist of galvanized wire ropenot less than three-sixteenths inch indiameter. The mast and sail must beprotected by a suitable cover.


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(t) Matches. A box of friction matchesin a watertight container, stowed in anequipment locker or secured to the un-derside of the stern thwart if no lockeris fitted, must be provided.

(u) Mirrors, signaling. Signaling mir-rors must be of an approved type.

(v) Oars. A unit, consisting of a com-plement of rowing oars and steeringoar, must be provided for each lifeboatin accordance with Table 169.529(v) ex-cept that motor-propelled and hand-propelled lifeboats need only beequipped with four rowing oars and onesteering oar. In any case, the emer-gency lifeboats must be provided withthe full complement of oars prescribedby the table. All oars must be buoyant.

TABLE 169.529(v)

Length of lifeboat(feet)

Number of oars— Length of oars(feet)—

Over— Notover—

Rowing Steer-ing Rowing Steer-

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15 4 1 8 915 19 6 1 10 1119 21 6 1 11 1221 23 6 1 12 1323 25 8 1 13 1425 27 8 1 14 1527 ............. 8 1 15 16

(w) Oil, illuminating. One quart of il-luminating oil must be provided in ametal container if a lantern is carried.

(x) Oil, storm. One gallon of vegetable,fish, or animal oil must be provided ina suitable metal container so con-structed as to permit a controlled dis-tribution of oil on the water, and so ar-ranged that it can be attached to thesea anchor.

(y) Painter. Painters must be of ma-nila rope not less than 23⁄4 inches in cir-cumference, or equivalent, and of alength not less than 3 times the dis-tance between the deck on which thelifeboat is stowed and the light draft ofthe vessel. For lifeboats on vessels cer-tificated for exposed or partially pro-tected water service, one of the paint-ers must have a long eye splice and beattached to the thwart with a toggle.The other painter must be attached tothe stem.

(z) Plug. The automatic drain re-quired in the lifeboat must be providedwith a cap or plug attached to the life-boat by a suitable chain.

(aa) Provisions. Approved emergencyrations must be provided, consisting of10,000 kJ (2390 calories) for each personthe lifeboat is approved to carry. Theprovisions must be stowed in lockers orother compartments providing suitableprotection.

(bb) Rowlocks. A unit, consisting ofsufficient rowlocks and rowlock sock-ets for each oar required by Table169.529(v) plus 2 additional rowlocksmust be provided. The rowlocks mustbe attached to the lifeboat by separatechains so as to be available for imme-diate use, except that the 2 additionalspare rowlocks must be carried in theequipment locker or stowed near thestern if no locker is fitted. Therowlocks and rowlock sockets must bedistributed so as to provide the maxi-mum amount of single banked oarspracticable.

(cc) Rudder and tiller. The rudder andtiller must be constructed in accord-ance with § 160.035–3(t) of this chapter.

(dd) Sea anchor. The sea anchor mustbe of an approved type.

(ee) Signals, distress, floating orangesmoke. The floating orange smoke dis-tress signals must be approved undersubpart 160.022 of this chapter. The sig-nals must be replaced no later than thefirst annual stripping, cleaning, andoverhaul of the lifeboat after the dateof expiration.

(ff) Signals, distress, red hand flare. Aunit consists of twelve hand red flaredistress signals approved under subpart160.021 or 160.023 of this chapter andstored in a watertight container. Sig-nals must be replaced no later than thefirst annual stripping, cleaning, andoverhaul of the lifeboat after the dateof expiration.

(gg) Signals, distress, red parachuteflare. A unit consists of twelve para-chute red flare distress signals with anapproved means of projection approvedunder subparts 160.024 and 160.028 re-spectively; or twelve approved hand-held rocket-propelled parachute redflare distress signals approved undersubpart 160.036. Flares must be storedin a portable watertight container.Flares must be replaced no later thanthe first annual stripping, cleaning,and overhaul of the lifeboat after thedate of expiration.


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(hh) Tool kit. The tool kit must con-sist of at least the following tools in asuitable container:

(1) One 12-once 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, theremust be provided three quarts of drink-ing water in containers approved undersubpart 160.026. Water must be replacedno later than the first annual strip-ping, cleaning, and overhaul of the life-boat after date of expiration.

(2) One or more desalting kits, ap-proved under subpart 160.058 of thischapter, may be used as a substitutefor one-third of the drinking water re-quired.

(3) The drinking water must bestowed in drinking water tanks, lock-ers, or other compartments providingsuitable protection.

(jj) Whistle, signaling. The whistlemust be of the ball-type or multi-tonetype, of corrosion resistant construc-tion, with a 36-inch lanyard attached,and in good working order.

(kk) Fishing kit. The fishing kit mustbe approved under subpart 160.061 ofthis chapter.

(ll) Cover, protecting. The cover mustbe of highly visible color and capable ofprotecting the occupants against expo-sure.

(mm) Table of lifesaving signals. Thetable of lifesaving signals must be inaccordance with the provisions ofChapter V, Regulation 16, of the Inter-national Convention for Safety of Lifeat Sea, 1974, and must be printed onwater resistant paper.

[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amend-ed by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50468, Sept. 29, 1995]

§ 169.531 Required equipment for life-rafts.

Each liferaft must be fitted with theequipment required by and described in§ 160.051–7(c) of Subchapter Q (Speci-fications) of this chapter.

§ 169.535 Required equipment forlifefloats.

Each lifefloat must be equipped inaccordance with Table 169.535. Theequipment is described in § 169.537.

TABLE 169.535

Letter identification andItem

Number required for each lifefloat

Exposed and par-tially protected water

Protectedwater

(a) Boathook ................ 1 1(b) Lifeline .................... 1 1(c) Paddles .................. 4 4(d) Painter .................... 1 1(e) Water light .............. 1 None

§ 169.537 Description of equipment forlifefloats.

(a) Boathook. Each boathook must beof the single hook ball point type.Boathook handles must be of cleargrained white ash, or equivalent, notless than 6 feet long and 11⁄2 inches indiameter.

(b) Lifeline and pendants. The lifelineand pendants must be as furnished bythe manufacturer with approved lifefloats. Replacement lifelines and pend-ants must meet the requirements insubpart 160.010 of this chapter.

(c) Paddles. Paddles must be not lessthan 5 feet long.

(d) Painter. The painter must—(1) Be at least 30m (100 ft.) long, but

not less than 3 times the distance be-tween the deck on which the lifefloat(s) are stowed and the light draftof the vessel,

(2) Have a breaking strength of atleast 6.7 KN (1500 lbs.), except that ifthe capacity of the life float is 50 per-sons or more, the breaking strengthmust be at least 13.4 KN (3000 lbs.),

(3) Be of a dark color, if synthetic, orof a type certified to be resistant to de-terioration from ultraviolet light, and

(4) Be stowed in such a way it runsfreely when the life float floats awayfrom the sinking vessel.

(e) Water light. The water light mustbe approved under subpart 161.010 ofthis chapter. The water light must beattached to the lifefloat by a 12-threadmanila or equivalent synthetic lanyard3 fathoms in length.

PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES

§ 169.539 Type required.All personal flotation devices (PFDs)

must be either—(a) A Type I approved under subpart

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(b) a Type V approved specifically forsailing school vessel use under subpart160.064 or 160.077 of Subchapter Q of thischapter; or

(c) a Type II approved under subparts160.047, 160.052, or 160.060 or a Type IIIapproved under subpart 160.064 if thevessel carries exposure suits or Type Vexposure PFDs, in accordance with sec-tion 169.551.

§ 169.541 Number required.Each vessel must be provided with an

approved adult personal flotation de-vice of an appropriate size for each per-son carried. In addition, unless theservice is such that children are nevercarried, there must be provided an ap-proved personal flotation device of asuitable size for each child carried.

§ 169.543 Distribution and stowage.(a) Personal flotation devices must

be distributed through the upper partof the vessel in protected places con-venient to the persons on board.

(b) If practicable, personal flotationdevice containers must be designed toallow the PFDs to float free.

(c) Personal flotation devices forchildren, when provided, must bestowed separately.

(d) Lockers, boxes, and closets inwhich PFDs are stowed must not be ca-pable of being locked.

§ 169.545 Markings.(a) Each personal flotation device

must be marked with the vessel’sname.

(b) Where PFDs are stowed so thatthey are not readily visible to personsonboard, the containers in which theyare stowed must be marked ‘‘adult per-sonal flotation devices’’ or ‘‘child per-sonal flotation devices’’, as appro-priate, and with the number containedtherein, in at least 1-inch letters andfigures.

(c) Each personal flotation devicecarried on vessels certificated for ex-posed or partially protected watersservice must have a light approvedunder subpart 161.012 of this chapter.The light must be securely attached tothe front shoulder area of the personalflotation device.

(d) Each personal flotation devicemust have at least 200 sq. cm. (31 sq.

in.) of retroreflective material at-tached on its front side and at least 200sq. cm. on its back side. If the personalflotation device is reversible,retroreflective material must be ap-plied as described above on both sides.

(e) Retroreflective material requiredby this section must be Type I materialthat is approved under subpart 164.018of this chapter.

ADDITIONAL LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT

§ 169.549 Ring lifebuoys and waterlights.

(a)(1) The minimum number of lifebuoys and the minimum number towhich water lights must be attachedmust be in accordance with the follow-ing table:

TABLE 169.549(a)(1)

Length of vesselMinimumnumber of

buoys

Minimumnumber ofbuoys withwaterlightsattached

Under 100 .................................. 2 1100 feet to less than 200 ft ....... 4 2200 feet to less than 300 ft ....... 6 2300 feet to less than 400 ft ....... 12 4400 feet to less than 600 ft ....... 18 9

(2) One lifebuoy on each side of a ves-sel must have an attached line at least15 fathoms in length.

(b) All lifebuoys must be placedwhere they are readily accessible. Theymust be capable of being readily castloose.

(c)(1) All ring lifebuoys must be ap-proved under subpart 160.050 or 160.064of this chapter and be international or-ange in color.

(2) Each water light must be ap-proved under subpart 161.010 of thischapter.

§ 169.551 Exposure suits.

(a) This section applies to each vesseloperating in exposed or partially pro-tected waters service except those—

(1) Operating on routes between 32°Nand 32°S in the Atlantic Ocean.

(2) Operating on routes between 35°Nand 35°S latitude in all other waters.

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subpart 160.171 or a Type V exposurePFD approved under subpart 160.053.

[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amend-ed by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50468, Sept. 29, 1995]

§ 169.553 Pyrotechnic distress signals.

(a) All pyrotechnic distress signalsmust be of an approved type.

(b) Replacement must be made nolater than the first inspection for cer-tification or reinspection after the dateof expiration.

(c) Except as otherwise provided inthis section, each vessel must carry thefollowing pyrotechnic distress signals:

(1) 6 hand red flare distress signals,and 6 hand orange smoke distress sig-nals; or,

(2) 12 hand held rocket propelledparachute red flare distress signals.

(d) [Reserved](e) All pyrotechnic distress signals

must be carried near the helm or in alocation considered suitable by the Of-ficer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

(f) All pyrotechnic distress signalsmust be stowed in a portable water-tight container.

§ 169.555 Emergency position indicat-ing radio beacon (EPIRB).

(a) Each vessel certificated for ex-posed waters must have an approvedClass A emergency position indicatingradiobeacon (EPIRB), and each vesselcertificated for partially protected wa-ters must have an approved Class Cemergency position indicating radio-beacon (EPIRB). The required EPIRBmust be—

(1) Operational;(2) Stowed where it is readily acces-

sible for testing and use; and(3) Stowed in a manner so that it will

float free if the vessel sinks.(b) Each vessel must have an addi-

tional Class B EPIRB for every twenty-five persons onboard, for use in the life-boats and liferafts.

[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986; 51 FR10632, Mar. 28, 1986]

§ 169.556 Work vests.

(a) Buoyant work vests carried underthe permissive authority of this sec-tion must be approved under subpart160.053 of this chapter.

(b) Approved buoyant work vests areitems of safety apparel and may be car-ried aboard vessels to be worn by per-sons when working near or over thewater under favorable working condi-tions. Work vests are not accepted inlieu of any of the required number ofapproved personal flotation devices andmust not be worn during drills andemergencies.

(c) The approved buoyant work vestsmust be stowed separately from per-sonal flotation devices, and in loca-tions where they will not be confusedwith personal flotation devices.

(d) Each work vest is subject to ex-amination by a marine inspector to de-termine its serviceability. If a workvest is found not to be in a serviceablecondition, then it must be repaired orremoved from the vessel. If a work vestis beyond repair, it must be destroyedin the presence of the marine inspec-tor.

FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT

§ 169.559 Fire pumps.(a) Each sailing school vessel must be

equipped with fire pumps as required inTable 169.559(a).

TABLE 169.559(a)—Fire Pumps

Length

Exposedand partially

protectedwater serv-

ice

Protectedwater serv-

ice

65 feet but less than 90 feet ..... 1 1 090 feet but less than 120 feet ... 2 1 1 1120 feet or greater ..................... 3 2 1 1

1 May be driven off a propulsion engine and may be usedas a bilge pump.

2 Must be driven by a source of power independent of thepropulsion engine and may be used as a bilge pump.

3 One pump may be driven off a propulsion unit and onepump may be used as a bilge pump. Pumps must be locatedin separate spaces.

(b) Fire pump capacity must be in ac-cordance with the following:

Vessel length Minimum capacity

Less than 90 ft ....................... 5.5 m3/hr (25 gpm).90 feet but less than 120 ft .... 11.0 m3/hr (50 gpm).Greater than 120 ft ................. 14.3 m3/hr (66.6 gpm).

(c) Each fire pump must be fittedwith a pressure gage on the dischargeside of the pump.

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This pump must be equipped with suc-tion and discharge hose suitable for usein firefighting.

§ 169.561 Firemain.

(a) Each vessel required to be pro-vided with a power-driven fire pumpmust also be provided with a fire main,hydrants, hoses and nozzles.

(b) Fire hydrants must be of suffi-cient number and located so that anypart of the vessel may be reached withan effective stream of water from a sin-gle length of hose.

(c) All piping, valves, and fittingsmust be in accordance with good ma-rine practice and suitable for the pur-pose intended.

§ 169.563 Firehose.

(a) One length of firehose must beprovided for each fire hydrant required.

(b) Vessels less than 90 feet in lengthmust have commercial firehose orequivalent of not over 11⁄2 inch diame-ter or garden hose of not less than 5⁄8inch nominal inside diameter. If gardenhose is used, it must be of a good com-mercial grade constructed of an innerrubber tube, plies of braided cotton re-inforcement and an outer rubber cover,or of equivalent material, and must befitted with a commercial garden hosenozzle of good grade bronze or equiva-lent metal.

(c) Vessels of 90 feet or greater musthave lined commercial firehose thatconform to Underwriters’ Laboratories,Inc. Standard 19 or Federal Specifica-tion ZZ–H–451. The firehose must befitted with a combination nozzle ap-proved under § 162.027 of this chapter.

(d) Each length of firehose must be asingle piece 50 feet long.

(e) Firehose must be connected to thehydrants at all times, except that, onopen decks where no protection is af-forded to the hose, it may be tempo-rarily removed from the hydrant inheavy weather and stowed in an acces-sible nearby location.

§ 169.564 Fixed extinguishing system,general.

(a) Fixed carbon dioxide or halo-genated extinguishing systems must beinstalled to protect the followingspaces—

(1) The machinery and fuel tankspaces of all vessels, except where ma-chinery and fuel tank spaces are soopen to the atmosphere as to make theuse of a fixed system ineffective;

(2) The paint and oil rooms and simi-lar hazardous spaces; and

(3) The galley stove area, for vesselsgreater than 90 feet in length and cer-tificated for exposed or partially pro-tected water service.

(b) Each fixed extinguishing systemmust be of an approved carbon dioxideor halogenated type and installed tothe satisfaction of the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection.

§ 169.565 Fixed carbon dioxide system.(a) The number of pounds of carbon

dioxide required for each space pro-tected must be equal to the gross vol-ume of the space divided by the appro-priate factor in Table 169.565(a).

TABLE 169.565(a)

Gross volume of compartment, cubic feetFactor

Over— Not over—

0 ....................................................... 500 15500 ................................................... 1,600 161,600 ................................................ 4,500 184,500 ................................................ .................... 20

(b) A separate supply of carbon diox-ide is not required for each space pro-tected. The total available supply mustbe sufficient for the space requiring thegreatest amount.

(c) Controls. (1) Each control andvalve for the operation of the systemmust be outside the spaces protectedand accessible at all times.

(2) Each branch line must be fittedwith an approved shutoff valve. Eachvalve must be kept closed at all timesexcept to operate the particular sys-tem.

(3) The arrangements must be suchthat the entire charge to any space canbe introduced into the space by the op-eration of one valve selecting thespace, and one control for releasing therequired amount of fire extinguishingagent. The release control must be ofan approved type and located adjacentto the branch line shutoff valve.

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(5) Each control valve to branch linesmust be labeled to indicate the spaceserved.

(d) Piping. (1) The pipe and fittingsfor the extinguishing systems must bein accordance with the system manu-facturer’s approved design manual.

(2) Each pipe, valve, and fitting offerrous materials must be galvanized.

(3) Each dead-end line must extend atleast 2 inches beyond the last orificeand must be closed with cap or plug.

(4) Each pipe, valve, and fitting mustbe securely supported and, where nec-essary, protected against injury.

(5) Drains and dirt traps must befitted where necessary to prevent accu-mulation of dirt or moisture. Eachdrain and dirt trap must be located inaccessible locations but not in accom-modation spaces.

(e) Discharge outlets. (1) The area ofdischarge outlets shall be as specifiedin the manufacturer’s approved designmanual.

(2) The discharge of the requiredamount of carbon dioxide must be com-plete within two minutes.

(f) Cylinders. (1) Each cylinder mustbe securely fastened and supported, andwhere necessary protected against in-jury. Cylinders must be located outsidethe space protected.

(2) Each cylinder must be mounted inan upright position or inclined notmore than 30° from the vertical, exceptthat cylinders which are fitted with

flexible or bent siphon tubes may be in-clined not more than 80° from the ver-tical.

(3) Each cylinder used for storing ex-tinguishing agent must be approvedand marked in accordance with Depart-ment of Transportation regulations.

(4) Each cylinder must be mounted soit is readily accessible and capable ofeasy removal for recharging and in-spection. Cylinders must be capable ofbeing weighed in place.

(5) Where subject to moisture, cyl-inders must be installed so that a spaceof at least 2 inches is provided betweenthe flooring and the bottom of the cyl-inders.

(6) Each cylinder storage area mustbe properly ventilated and the tem-perature inside must not exceed 130 °F.

(g) Provision must be made by meansof plugs, covers, dampers, etc., to pre-vent the admission of air into the spaceprotected.

(h) Systems must be fitted with a de-layed discharge and an alarm bell ar-ranged so the alarm sounds for at leasttwenty seconds before the carbon diox-ide is released into the space.

§ 169.567 Portable extinguishers.(a) The minimum number of portable

fire extinguishers required on each ves-sel is determined by the Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection, in accord-ance with Table 169.567(a) and otherprovisions of this subpart.

TABLE 169.567(a)

Space protected Total number extinguish-ers required

Type extinguishers permitted Coast GuardclassificationMedium Minimum size

Living space and openboats.

1 per 1000 cu. ft. ofspace.

Halon 1211 of 1301 .......... 21⁄2 pounds ................

Foam ................................ 11⁄4 gallons ................Carbon dioxide ................. 4 pounds ................... B–I.Dry chemical ..................... 2 pounds ...................

Propulsion machineryspace with fixed CO2 orhalon system.

1 ...................................... Foam ................................ 11⁄4 gallons ................

Carbon dioxide.4 pounds .........................B–I..

Dry chemical ..................... 2 pounds ...................Halon 1211 or 1301 ......... 21⁄2 pounds ................

Propulsion machineryspace without fixedCO2 or halon system.

2 ...................................... Foam ................................ 21⁄2 gallons ................

Carbon dioxide.15 pounds .......................B–II..


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TABLE 169.567(a)—Continued

Space protected Total number extinguish-ers required

Type extinguishers permitted Coast GuardclassificationMedium Minimum size

Dry chemical ..................... 10 pounds .................Halon 1211 or 1301 ......... 10 pounds .................

Galley (without fixed sys-tem).

1 per 500 cu. ft ................ Foam ................................ 21⁄2 gallons ................

Carbon dioxide ................. 15 pounds ................. B–II.Dry chemical ..................... 10 pounds .................Halon 1211 or 1301 ......... 10 pounds .................

(b) The Officer in Charge, Marine In-spection, may permit the use of any ap-proved fire extinguishers, includingsemiportable extinguishers, which pro-vide equivalent fire protection.

(c) All portable fire extinguishers in-stalled on vessels must be of an ap-proved type.

(d) Portable fire extinguishers mustbe stowed in a location convenient tothe space protected.

(e) Portable fire extinguishers mustbe installed and located to the satisfac-tion of the Officer in Charge, MarineInspection.

(f) Portable fire extinguishers whichare required to be protected from freez-ing must not be located where freezingtemperatures may be expected.

(g) Each vessel must carry sparecharges for at least 50 percent of eachsize and variety of hand portable extin-guishers required. For units that cannot be readily recharged on the vessel,one spare extinguisher for each classi-fication carried onboard must be pro-vided in lieu of spare charges.

[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 897, Jan. 9, 1986; 51 FR3785, Jan. 30, 1986]

§ 169.569 Fire axes.

(a) Each vessel must carry at leastthe number of fire axes set forth inTable 169.569(a). The Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection may require addi-tional fire axes necessary for the prop-er protection of the vessel.

TABLE 169.569(a)

LengthNumber of axes

Over Not over

65 065 90 190 120 2

120 150 3

TABLE 169.569(a)—Continued

LengthNumber of axes

Over Not over

150 ............................................ 4

(b) Fire axes must be stowed so as tobe readily available in the event ofemergency.

(c) If fire axes are not located in theopen or behind glass, they must beplaced in marked enclosures contain-ing the fire hose.

Subpart 169.600 Machinery andElectrical

§ 169.601 General.

(a) The regulations in this subpartcontain requirements for the design,construction and installation of ma-chinery on sailing school vessels.

(b) Machinery must be suitable intype and design for the purpose in-tended. Installations of an unusualtype and those not addressed by thissubpart are subject to the applicableregulations in Subchapter F (MarineEngineering) and Subchapter J (Elec-trical Engineering) of this chapter.

(c) The use of liquefied inflammablegases, such as propane, methane, bu-tane, etc., as fuel, except for cookingpurposes, is prohibited.

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINEINSTALLATIONS

§ 169.605 General.

(a) Generators, starting motors, andother spark producing devices must bemounted as high above the bilges aspracticable.

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water temperature and engine lubricat-ing oil pressure must be provided andlocated in plain view.

(c) All electrical components of theengine must be protected in accordancewith § 183.410 of Title 33, Code of Fed-eral Regulations to prevent ignition offlammable vapors.

§ 169.607 Keel cooler installations.(a) Except as provided in this section,

keel cooler installations must meet therequirements of § 56.50–96 of this chap-ter.

(b) Approved metallic flexible con-nections may be located below thedeepest load waterline if the system isa closed loop below the waterline andits vent is located above the waterline.

(c) Fillet welds may be used in theattachment of channels and half roundpipe sections to the bottom of the ves-sel.

(d) Short lengths of approved non-metallic flexible hose may be used atmachinery connections fixed by hoseclamps provided that—

(1) The clamps are of a corrosion re-sistant material;

(2) The clamps do not depend onspring tension for their holding power;and

(3) Two clamps are used on each endof the hose or one hose clamp is usedand the pipe ends are expanded or bead-ed to provide a positive stop againsthose slippage.

§ 169.608 Grid cooler installations(a) Hull penetrations for grid cooler

installations must be made through acofferdam or at a sea chest.

(b) Grid coolers must be suitably pro-tected against damage from debris andgrounding by recessing the unit intothe hull or by the placement of protec-tive guards.

(c) Each grid cooler hull penetrationmust be equipped with a shutoff valve.

§ 169.609 Exhaust systems.Engine exhaust installations and as-

sociated cooling sytems must be builtin accordance with the requirements ofAmerican Boat and Yacht Council, Inc.Standard P–1, ‘‘Safe Installation of Ex-haust Systems for Propulsion and Aux-iliary Machinery’’ and the followingadditional requirements:

(a) All exhaust installations withpressures in excess of 15 pounds persquare inch gage or employing runspassing through living or workingspaces must meet the material speci-fications of part 56 of Title 46, Code ofFederal Regulations.

(b) Horizontal dry exhaust pipes arepermitted if they do not pass throughliving or berthing spaces, terminateabove the deepest load waterline, arearranged to prevent entry of cold waterfrom rough seas, and are constucted ofcorrosion resistant material at the hullpenetration.

(c) When the exhaust cooling systemis separate from the engine cooling sys-tem, a suitable warning device must beprovided to indicate a failure of waterflow in the exhaust cooling system.

§ 169.611 Carburetors.

(a) This section applies to all vesselshaving gasoline engines.

(b) Each carburetor other than adown-draft type, must be equipped withintegral or externally fitted drip col-lectors of adequate capacity and ar-ranged so as to permit ready removalof fuel leakage. Externally fitted dripcollectors must be covered with flamescreens.

(c) All gasoline engines must beequipped with an acceptable means ofbackfire flame control. Installations ofbackfire flame arresters bearing basicApproval Nos. 162.015 or 162.041 or en-gine air and fuel induction systemsbearing basic Approval Nos. 162.015 or165.042 may be continued in use as longas they are serviceable and in goodcondition. New installations or replace-ments must meet the applicable re-quirements of part 58, subpart 58.10 (In-ternal Combustion Engine Installa-tions) of this chapter.

[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amend-ed by CGD 88–032, 56 FR 35827, July 29, 1991]

FUEL SYSTEMS

§ 169.613 Gasoline fuel systems.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph(b) each gasoline fuel system mustmeet the requirements of § 56.50–70 ofthis chapter

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§§ 182.15–25, 182.15–30, 182.15–35 and182.15–40 of this chapter.

§ 169.615 Diesel fuel systems.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph(b) each diesel fuel system must meetthe requirements of § 56.50–75 of thischapter.

(b) Each vessel of 65 feet and undermust meet the requirements of§§ 182.20–22, 182.20–25, 182,20–30, 182.20–35and 182.20–40 of this chapter.

STEERING SYSTEMS

§ 169.618 General.

(a) Each vessel must have an effec-tive steering system.

(b) The steering system must be de-signed to withstand all anticipatedloading while under sail, includingshocks to the rudder. Additionally, thesteering system on vessels with an aux-iliary means of propulsion must not besusceptible to damage or jamming atthe vessel’s maximum astern speed.

(c) The main steering gear must becapable of moving the rudder fromhard-over to hard-over at an averagerate of not less than 21⁄3° per secondwith the vessel at design service speed(ahead).

§ 169.619 Reliability.

(a) Except where the OCMI judges itimpracticable, the steering systemmust—

(1) Provide continued or restoredsteering capability in the event of afailure or malfunction of any singlesteering system component other thanthe rudder or rudder stock;

(2) Be independent of other systems,including auxiliary propulsion machin-ery; and

(3) Be operable in the event of local-ized fire or flooding.

(b) A main and independent auxiliarysteering gear must be provided, exceptwhen—

(1) A small vessel uses a tiller or di-rect mechanical linkage as the primarymeans of controlling the rudder; or

(2) Installation of an auxiliary steer-ing gear is not possible.

NOTE: A partial reduction of normal steer-ing capability as a result of malfunction orfailure is acceptable. This reduction should

not be below that necessary for the safenavigation of the vessel.

(c) The strength and reliability ofany component that is not provided induplicate must be suitable to the cog-nizant OCMI. Where redundant orbackup equipment or components areprovided to meet the requirements ofparagraphs (a) and (b) of this section,the following must be provided:

(1) A means to readily transfer fromthe failed equipment or component tothe backup.

(2) Readily available tools or equip-ment necessary to make the transfer.

(3) Instructions for transfer proce-dures, posted at the main steering loca-tion.

(4) A means to steady the rudderwhile making the transfer.

§ 169.621 Communications.

A reliable means of voice commu-nications must be provided between themain steering location and each alter-nate steering location.

§ 169.622 Rudder angle indicators.

Each vessel must have a rudder angleindicator at the main steering locationthat meets the requirements of § 113.40–10 of this chapter, except where a tilleror direct mechanical linkage is the pri-mary means of controlling the rudder.

§ 169.623 Power-driven steering sys-tems.

(a) Power-driven steering systemsmust have means to be brought intooperation from a dead ship condition,without external aid. The system mustautomatically resume operation afteran electric power outage.

(b) Control of power-driven steeringsystems from the main steering controllocation must include, as applicable—

(1) Control of any necessary ancillarydevice (motor, pump, valve, etc.);

(2) A pilot light to indicate operationof each power unit; and

(3) Visual and audible alarms to indi-cate loss of power to the control sys-tem or power units and overload ofelectric motors.

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VENTILATION

§ 169.625 Compartments containingdiesel machinery.

(a) Spaces containing machinerymust be fitted with adequate dripproofventilators, trunks, louvers, etc., toprovide sufficient air for proper oper-ation of the propulsion and auxiliaryengines.

(b) Air-cooled propulsion and auxil-iary engines installed below deck mustbe fitted with air intake ducts or pip-ing from the weather deck. The ductsor piping must be arranged and sup-ported to safely sustain stresses in-duced by weight and engine vibrationand to minimize transfer of vibrationto the supporting structure. Prior toinstalling ventilation for the engines,plans or sketches showing the machin-ery arrangement including air intakes,exhaust stack, method of attachmentof ventilation ducts to the engine, loca-tion of spark arresting mufflers and ca-pacity of ventilation blowers must besubmitted to the OCMI for approval.

(c) Spaces containing machinerymust be fitted with at least two ductsto furnish natural or mechanical sup-ply and exhaust ventilation. One ductmust extend to a point near the bottomof the compartment, and be installedso that the ordinary collection of waterin the bilge will not trap the duct.Where forced ventilation is installed,the duct extending to the bottom ofthe compartment must be the exhaust.The total inlet area and the total out-let area of ventilation ducts must benot less than one square inch for eachfoot of beam of the vessel. These mini-mum areas must be increased whensuch ducts are considered part of theair supply to the engines.

(d) All ducts must be of rigid perma-nent noncombustible construction,properly fastened, supported, and rea-sonably gastight from end to end.

(e) All supply ducts for ventilationpurposes must be provided with cowlsor scoops having a free area not lessthan twice the required duct area.When the cowls or scoops are screened,the mouth area must be increased tocompensate for the area of the screenwire. Dampers are prohibited in supplyducts. Cowls or scoops must be keptopen at all times except when weather

would endanger the vessel if the open-ings were not temporarily closed. Sup-ply and exhaust openings must not belocated where the natural flow of air isunduly obstructed, or adjacent to pos-sible sources of vapor ignition, andmust not be located where exhaust airmay be taken into the supply vents.

§ 169.627 Compartments containingdiesel fuel tanks.

Unless they are adequately venti-lated, enclosed compartments or spacescontaining diesel fuel tanks and no ma-chinery must be provided with a goose-neck vent of not less than 21⁄2 inches indiameter. The vent opening must notbe located adjacent to possible sourcesof vapor ignition.

§ 169.629 Compartments containinggasoline machinery or fuel tanks.

Spaces containing gasoline machin-ery or fuel tanks must have naturalsupply and mechanical exhaust ven-tilation meeting the requirements ofAmerican Boat and Yacht CouncilStandard H–2.5, ‘‘Design and Construc-tion; Ventilation of Boats Using Gaso-line.

§ 169.631 Separation of machinery andfuel tank spaces from accommoda-tion spaces.

(a) Machinery and fuel tank spacesmust be separated from accommoda-tion spaces by watertight or vaportight bulkheads of double diagonalwood, marine plywood, steel plate, orequivalent construction.

(b) On vessels less than 90 feet inlength, segregation may be by means ofa watertight or vapor tight engine box.

PIPING SYSTEMS

§ 169.640 General.(a) Vital piping systems, as defined in

§ 169.642 of this subpart, must meet thematerial and pressure design require-ments of Subchapter F of this chapter.

(b) Except as provided in this para-graph, nonmetallic piping system ma-terials must meet the applicable re-quirements of 46 CFR 56.60–25.

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provided that bilge and fire systems donot use the same piping.

(2) Nonmetallic piping is prohibitedin fuel systems except where flexiblehose is permitted.

(3) Rigid nonmetallic materials maybe used in non-vital systems.

§ 169.642 Vital systems.

For the purpose of this part, the fol-lowing are considered vital systems—

(a) A marine engineering systemidentified by the OCMI as being crucialto the survival of the vessel or to theprotection of the personnel on board;and

(b) On vessels greater than 120 feet inlength—

(1) Bilge system;(2) Ballast system;(3) Fire protection system;(4) Fuel oil system; and(5) Steering and steering control sys-

tem.

BILGE SYSTEMS

§ 169.650 General.

All vessels must be provided with asatisfactory arrangement for drainingany compartment, other than smallbuoyancy compartments, under allpractical conditions. Sluice valves arenot permitted in watertight bulkheadsexcept as specified in § 169.652(a).

§ 169.652 Bilge piping.

(a) All vessels of 26 feet in length andover must be provided with individualbilge lines and suction for each com-partment except that the space forwardof the collision bulkhead may be serv-iced by a sluice valve or portable bilgepump if the arrangement of the vesselis such that ordinary leakage can beremoved this way.

(b) The bilge pipe on vessels 65 feet inlength and under must be not less thanone inch nominal pipe size. On vesselsgreater than 65 but less than 120 feet inlength the bilge pipe must be not lessthan one and one-half inches. Piping onvessels of 120 feet or greater or of 100gross tons or greater must meet the re-quirements contained in § 56.50–50 ofthis chapter.

(c) Each bilge suction must be fittedwith a suitable strainer having an open

area not less than three times the areaof the bilge pipe.

(d) Each individual bilge suction linemust be led to a central control pointor manifold. Each line must be pro-vided with a stop valve at the controlpoint or manifold and a check valve atsome accessible point in the bilge line,or a stop-check valve located at thecontrol point or manifold.

(e) Each bilge pipe piercing the colli-sion bulkhead must be fitted with ascrew-down valve located on the for-ward side of the collision bulkhead andoperable from above the weather deck.

§ 169.654 Bilge pumps.(a) Vessels of less than 65 feet in

length must have a portable hand bilgepump having a maximum capacity of 5gpm.

(b) In addition to the requirements ofparagraph (a) of this section, vessels of26 feet but less than 40 feet in lengthmust have a fixed hand bilge pump orfixed power bilge pump having a mini-mum capacity of 10 gpm. If a fixedhand pump is installed, it must be op-erable from on deck.

(c) In addition to the requirements ofparagraph (a) of this section, vessels of40 feet but less than 65 feet must havea fixed power bilge pump having a min-imum capacity of 25 gpm.

(d) Vessels of 65 feet in length butless than 120 feet and under 100 grosstons must have two fixed power bilgepumps having a combined minimumcapacity of 50 gpm.

(e) Vessels of 120 feet or greater andvessels of 100 gross tons and over musthave two fixed power pumps meetingthe capacity requirements of § 56.50–55(c) of this chapter.

(f) Each power driven bilge must beself priming.

(g) Each fixed bilge pump required bythis section must be permanentlyconnnected to the bilge main.

(h) Bilge pumps may also be con-nected to the firemain provided thatthe bilge system and firemain systemmay be operated simultaneously.

ELECTRICAL

§ 169.662 Hazardous locations.Electrical equipment must not be in-

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paint, oil, turpentine, or other flam-mable liquids unless the equipment isexplosion-proof or intrinsically safe inaccordance with § 111.105–9 or § 111.105–11 of this chapter.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OPERATINGAT POTENTIALS OF LESS THAN 50VOLTS ON VESSELS OF LESS THAN100 GROSS TONS

§ 169.664 Applicability.The requirements in this subpart

apply to electrical installations operat-ing at potentials of less than 50 voltson vessels of less than 100 gross tons.

§ 169.665 Name plates.Each generator, motor and other

major item of power equipment mustbe provided with a name plate indicat-ing the manufacturer’s name, its rat-ing in volts and amperes or in volts andwatts and, when intended for connec-tion to a normally grounded supply,the grounding polarity.

§ 169.666 Generators and motors.(a) Each vessel of more than 65 feet

in length having only electrically driv-en fire and bilge pumps must have twogenerators. One of these generatorsmust be driven by a means independentof the auxiliary propulsion plant. Agenerator that is not independent ofthe auxiliary propulsion plant mustmeet the requirements of § 111.10–4(c) ofthis chapter.

(b) Each generator and motor mustbe in a location that is accessible, ade-quately ventilated, and as dry as prac-ticable.

(c) Each generator and motor mustbe mounted as high as practicableabove the bilges to avoid damage bysplash and to avoid contact with lowlying vapors.

(d) Each generator must be protectedfrom overcurrent by a circuit breaker,fuse or an overcurrent relay.

§ 169.667 Switchboards.(a) Each switchboard must be in as

dry a location as praticable, accessible,protected from inadvertent entry, andadequately ventilated. All uninsulatedcurrent carrying parts must be mount-ed on nonabsorbent, noncombustible,high dielectric insulating material.

(b) Each switchboard must be—(1) Totally enclosed; and(2) Of the dead front type.(c) Each ungrounded conductor of a

circuit must have at the point of at-tachment to the power source either—

(1) A Circuit breaker; or(2) A switch and fuse.(d) Each switch other than one

mounted on a switchboard must be ofthe enclosed type.

§ 169.668 Batteries.

(a) Each battery must be in a loca-tion that allows the gas generated incharging to be easily dissipated by nat-ural or induced ventilation.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph(c) of this section, a battery must notbe located in the same compartmentwith a gasoline tank or gasoline en-gine.

(c) If compliance with paragraph (b)of this section is not practicable, thebattery must be effectively screened bya cage or similar structure to minimizethe danger of accidental spark throughdropping a metal object across the ter-minals.

(d) Each battery must be located ashigh above the bilges as practicableand secured against shifting with mo-tion of the vessel. Each battery andbattery connection must be accessibleso as to permit removal.

(e) All connections must be made tobattery terminals with permanent typeconnectors. Spring clips or other tem-porary type clamps may not be used.

(f) Each battery must be located in atray of lead or other suitable materialresistant to deteriorating action by theelectrolyte.

(g) Each battery charger intended forconnection to a commercial supplyvoltage must employ a transformer ofthe isolating type. An ammeter that isreadily visible must be included in thebattery charger circuit.

(h) A voltage dropping resistor, pro-vided for charging a battery, must bemounted in a ventilated noncombus-tible enclosure that prevents hazardoustemperatures at adjacent combustiblematerials.

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to the battery, that opens allungrounded conductors.

(j) If a storage battery is not in thesame compartment and adjacent to thepanel or box that distributes power tothe various lighting, motor and appli-ance branch circuits, the storage bat-tery lead must be fused at the battery.

§ 169.669 Radiotelephone equipment.A separate circuit from the switch-

board must be provided for each radio-telephone installation.

§ 169.670 Circuit breakers.Each circuit breaker must be of the

manually reset type designed for—(a) Inverse time delay;(b) Instantaneous short circuit pro-

tection; and(c) Repeated opening of the circuit

without damage to the circuit breaker.

§ 169.671 Accessories.Each light, receptacle and switch ex-

posed to the weather must be water-tight and must be constructed of corro-sion-resistant material.

§ 169.672 Wiring for power and light-ing circuits.

(a) Wiring for power and lighting cir-cuits must have copper conductors, of14 AWG or larger, and—

(1) Meet Article 310–8 and Table 310–13 of the National Electrical Code;

(2) Be listed as ‘‘50 volt boat cable’’;or

(3) Meet subpart 111.60 of this chap-ter.

(b) Wiring for power and lighting cir-cuits on new vessels must have strand-ed conductors.

(c) Conductors must be sized sothat—

(1) They are adequate for the loadscarried; and

(2) The voltage drop at the load ter-minals is not more than 10 percent.

§ 169.673 Installation of wiring forpower and lighting circuits.

(a) Wiring must be run as high aspracticable above the bilges.

(b) Wiring, where subject to mechani-cal damage, must be protected.

(c) A wiring joint or splice must bemechanically secure and made in ajunction box or enclosure.

(d) Unless a splice is make by an in-sulated pressure wire connector, itmust be thoroughly soldered and tapedwith electrical insulating tape or thesoldered joint must be otherwise pro-tected to provide insulation equivalentto that of the conductors joined.

(e) Where ends of stranded conduc-tors are to be clamped under terminalscrews, they must be formed and sol-dered unless fitted with pressure termi-nal connectors.

(f) Conductors must be protectedfrom overcurrent in accordance withtheir current-carrying capacities.

(g) Conductors supplying motors andmotor operated appliances must be pro-tected by a separate overcurrent devicethat is responsive to motor current.This device must be rated or set at notmore than 125 percent of the motorfull-load current rating.

(h) On metallic vessels the enclosuresand frames of all major electricalequipment must be permanentlygrounded to the metal hull of the ves-sel by the mounting bolts or othermeans. Cable armor must not be usedas the normal grounding means.

(i) On nonmetallic vessels, the enclo-sures and frames of major electricalequipment must be bonded together toa common ground by a normally non-current carrying conductor.

(j) For grounded systems the nega-tive polarity of the supply source mustbe grounded to the metal hull or, fornonmetallic vessels, connected to thecommon ground.

(k) On a nonmetallic vessel, where aground plate is provided for radioequipment it must be connected to thecommon ground.

(l) For grounded systems, hull returnmust not be used except for enginestarting purposes.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS OPERATINGAT POTENTIALS OF 50 Volts or MOREON VESSELS OF LESS THAN 100GROSS TONS

§ 169.674 Applicability.

The requirements in this subpartapply to electrical installations operat-ing at potentials of 50 volts or more, onvessels of less than 100 gross tons.


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§ 169.675 Generators and motors.(a) Each generator and motor must

be fitted with a nameplate of corro-sion-resistant material marked withthe following information as applica-ble:

(1) Name of manufacturer.(2) Manufacturer’s type and frame

designation.(3) Output in kilowatts or horsepower

rating.(4) Kind of rating (continuous, inter-

mittent, etc.).(5) Revolutions per minute at rated

load.(6) Amperes at rated load.(7) Voltage.(8) Frequency if applicable.(9) Number of phases, if applicable.(10) Type of winding (for direct-cur-

rent motors).(b) Each vessel of more than 65 feet

in length having only electrically driv-en fire and bilge pumps must have twogenerators. One of these generatorsmust be driven by a means independentof the auxiliary propulsion plant. Agenerator that is not independent ofthe auxiliary propulsion plant mustmeet the requirements of § 111.10–4(c) ofthis chapter.

(c) Each generator and motor mustbe in a location that is accessible, ade-quately ventilated, and as dry as prac-ticable.

(d) Each generator and motor mustbe mounted as high as practicableabove the bilges to avoid damage bysplash and to avoid contact with lowlying vapors.

(e) Each motor for use in a locationexposed to the weather must be of thewatertight or waterproof type or mustbe enclosed in a watertight housing.The motor enclosure or housing mustbe provided with a check valve fordrainage or a tapped hole at the lowestpart of the frame for attaching a drainpipe or drain plug.

(f) Except as provided in paragraphs(g) and (h) of this section, each genera-tor and motor for use in a machineryspace must be designed for an ambienttemperature of 50 degrees C. (122 de-grees F.).

(g) A generator or motor may be de-signed for an ambient temperature of40 degrees C. (104 degrees F.) if the ves-sel is designed so that the ambient

temperature in the machinery spacewill not exceed 40 degrees C. under nor-mal operating conditions.

(h) A generator or motor designed for40 degrees C. may be used in a 50 de-grees C. ambient location provided it isderated to 80 percent of full load rat-ing, and the rating or setting of theovercurrent device is reduced accord-ingly. A nameplate specifying the de-rated capacity must be provided foreach motor and generator.

(i) A voltmeter and an ammeter mustbe provided that can be used for meas-uring voltage and current of each gen-erator that is in operation. For each al-ternating-current generator a meansfor measuring frequency must also beprovided. Additional control equipmentand measuring instruments must beprovided, if needed, to ensure satisfac-tory operation of each generator.

§ 169.676 Grounded electrical systems.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph(b) of this section, each electrical sys-tem must meet subpart 111.05 of thischapter.

(b) Ground detection is not required.

§ 169.677 Equipment protection andenclosure.

(a) Except as provided in this section,all electrical equipment including mo-tors, generators, controllers, distribu-tion panels, consoles, etc., must be atleast dripproof and protected.

(b) Equipment mounted on a hingeddoor of an enclosure must be con-structed or shielded so that no liveparts of the door mounted equipmentwill be exposed to accidental contactby a person with the door open and thecircuit energized.

(c) Any cabinet, panel, or box con-taining more than one source of poten-tial in excess of 50 volts must be fittedwith a sign warning personnel of thiscondition and identifying the circuitsto be disconnected to remove all thepotentials in excess of 50 volts.

(d) Each distribution panelboardmust be enclosed.

§ 169.678 Main distribution panels andswitchboards.

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from which the electric leads through-out the vessel directly or indirectly re-ceive their electric power is a switch-board.

(b) Each switchboard must have adriphood or an equivalent means ofprotecting against falling liquid.

(c) Nonconductive deck materials,mats, or gratings must be provided infront of each switchboard.

(d) If the switchboard is accessiblefrom the rear, nonconductive deck ma-terial, mats, or gratings must be pro-vided in the rear of the switchboard.

(e) Metal cases of instruments andsecondary windings of instrumenttransformers must be grounded.

(f) Each switchboard must be placedin a location that is accessible, ade-quately ventilated, and as dry as prac-ticable. All uninsulated current carry-ing parts must be mounted on non-absorbent, noncombustible, high di-electric insulating material.

(g) Each switchboard must be of thedead front type.

(h) Each switchboard must have frontand, if accessible from the back, rearnon-conducting hand rails except onvessels where the surrounding bulk-heads and decks are of an insulatingmaterial such as fiberglass or wood.

§ 169.679 Wiring for power and light-ing circuits.

Wiring for each power and lightingcircuit must meet subpart 111.60 of thischapter.

§ 169.680 Installation of wiring forpower and lighting circuits.

(a) Wiring must be run as high aspracticable above the bilges.

(b) Each cable installed where par-ticularly susceptible to damage such aslocations in way of doors, hatches, etc,must be protected by removable metalcoverings, angle irons, pipe, or otherequivalent means. All metallic cover-ings must be electrically continuousand grounded to the metal hull or com-mon ground, and all coverings such aspipe that may trap moisture must beprovided with holes for drainage.Where cable protection is carriedthrough a watertight deck or bulkhead,the installation must maintain the wa-tertight integrity of the structure.

(c) Each cable entering a box or fit-ting must be protected from abrasion,and must meet the following require-ments:

(1) Each opening through which con-ductors enter must be adequatelyclosed.

(2) Cable armor must be secured tothe box or fitting.

(3) In damp or wet locations, eachcable entrance must be watertight.

(d) The enclosures of all equipmentmust be permanently grounded to themetal hull of the vessel by the mount-ing bolts or other means. Cable armormust not be used as the normalgrounding means.

(e) On a nonmetallic vessel, the en-closures must be bonded to a commonground by a normal noncurrent carry-ing conductor.

(f) On a nonmetallic vessel, where aground plate is provided for radioequipment it must be connected to thecommon ground.

(g) Except as provided in paragraph(i) of this section, each armored cablemust have a metallic covering that is—

(1) Electrically and mechanicallycontinuous; and

(2) Grounded at each end of the runto—

(i) The metal hull; or(ii) The common ground required by

paragraph (e) of this section on non-metallic vessels.

(h) In lieu of being grounded at eachend of the run as required by paragraph(g) of this section, final sub-circuitsmay be grounded at the supply endonly.

(i) All equipment, including switches,fuses, lampholders, etc., must be of atype designed for the proper potentialand be so identified.

(j) Except as provided in paragraph(l) of this section, each junction box,connection box, and outlet box, musthave an internal depth of at least 11⁄2inches.

(k) For a box incorporated in a fix-ture having a volume of not less than20 cubic inches, the depth may be de-creased to not less than 1 inch.

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hickey, switch or receptacle is con-tained in the box, each fitting or devicemust count as one conductor.

TABLE 169.680(l)

Size of conductor A.W.G. Free space for each con-ductor in box, cubic inches

14 ............................................... 2.012 ............................................... 2.258 ................................................. 2.501 ................................................. 3.0

(m) Each junction box, connectionbox, and outlet box for use in a dampor wet location must be of watertightconstruction.

(n) Each lighting fixture must beconstructed in accordance with the re-quirements of Subchapter J of thischapter.

(o) A separate circuit from theswitchboard must be provided for eachradiotelephone installation.

(p) Knife switches must be so placedor designed that gravity or vibrationwill not tend to close them. Knifeswitches, unless of the double throwtype, must be connected so that theblades are dead when the switch is inthe open position.

(q) Circuits must be connected to thefuse end of switches and to the coil endof circuit breakers, except that genera-tor leads or incoming feeders may beconnected to either end of circuitbreakers.

(r) Receptacle outlets and attach-ment plugs for the attachment of port-able lamps, tools, and similar appara-tus supplied as ship’s equipment andoperating at 100 volts or more, mustprovide a grounding pole and a ground-ing conductor in the portable cord toground the non-current carrying metalparts of the apparatus.

(s) Receptacle outlets of the type pro-viding a grounded pole must be of aconfiguration that will not permit thedead metal parts of portable apparatusto be connected to a live conductor.

§ 169.681 Disconnect switches and de-vices.

(a) Externally operable switches orcircuit breakers must be provided formotor and controller circuits and mustopen all ungrounded conductors of thecircuit.

(b) If the disconnect means is notwithin sight of the equipment that the

circuit supplies, means must be pro-vided for locking the disconnect devicein the ‘‘open’’ position.

(c) For circuits protected by fuses,the disconnect switch required forfuses in § 169.683(b) of this chapter isadequate for disconnecting the circuitfrom the supply.

(d) The disconnect means may be inthe same enclosure with motor control-lers.

(e) Disconnect means must be pro-vided to open all conductors of genera-tor and shore power cables.

[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986; 51 FR10632, Mar. 28, 1986]

§ 169.682 Distribution and circuitloads.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph(b) of this section, the connected loadon a lighting branch circuit must notexceed 80 percent of the rating of theovercurrent protective device, com-puted using the greater of—

(1) The lamp sizes to be installed; or(2) 50 watts per outlet.(b) Circuits supplying electrical dis-

charge lamps must be computed usingthe ballast input current.

(c) The branch circuit cables formotor and lighting loads must be nosmaller than No. 14 AWG.

§ 169.683 Overcurrent protection, gen-eral.

(a) Overcurrent protection must beprovided for each ungrounded conduc-tor for the purpose of opening the elec-tric circuit if the current reaches avalue that causes an excessive or dan-gerous temperature in the conductor orconductor insulation.

(b) Disconnect means must be pro-vided on the supply side of and adja-cent to all fuses for the purpose of de-energizing the fuses for inspection andmaintenance purposes. All disconnectmeans must open all ungrounded con-ductors of the circuit simultaneously.

(c) Each conductor, including a gen-erator lead and shore power cable,must be protected in accordance withits current-carrying capacity.

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but not exceeding 150 percent of the al-lowable current-carrying capacity ofthe conductor.

(e) Plug (screw in type) fuses andfuseholders must not be used in cir-cuits exceeding 125 volts between con-ductors. The screw shell of plug typefuseholders must be connected to theload of the circuit. Edison base fusesmay not be used.

(f) If the allowable current-carryingcapacity of the conductor does not cor-respond to a standard rating of circuitbreakers, the next larger rating not ex-ceeding 150 percent of the allowablecurrent-carrying capacity of the con-ductor may be used.

(g) Lighting branch circuits must beprotected against overcurrent either byfuses or circuit breakers rated at notmore than 20 amperes.

(h) Each circuit breaker must be ofthe manually reset type designed for—

(1) Inverse time delay;(2) Instantaneous short circuit pro-

tection; and(3) Repeated opening of the circuit in

which it is to be used without damageto the circuit breaker.

(i) Circuit breakers must indicatewhether they are in the open or closedposition.

(j) Devices such as instruments, pilotlights, ground detector lights, poten-tial transformers, etc. must be suppliedby circuits protected by overcurrentdevices.

(k) Each generator must be protectedwith an overcurrent device set at avalue not exceeding 15 percent abovethe full-load rating for continuousrated machines or the overload ratingfor special rated machines.

§ 169.684 Overcurrent protection formotors and motor branch circuits.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph(d) of this section, each motor must beprovided with running protectionagainst overcurrent. A protective de-vice integral with the motor that is re-sponsive to motor current or to bothmotor current and temperature may beused.

(b) The motor branch circuit conduc-tors, the motor control apparatus, andthe motors must be protected againstovercurrent due to short circuits orgrounds with overcurrent devices.

(c) The motor branch circuit overcur-rent device must be capable of carryingthe starting current of the motor.

(d) Each manually started continousduty motor, rated at one horsepower orless, that is within sight from thestarter location, is considered as pro-tected against overcurrent by the over-current device protecting the conduc-tors of the branch circuit.

§ 169.685 Electric heating and cookingequipment.

(a) Each electric space heater forheating rooms and compartments mustbe provided with thermal cutouts toprevent overheating. Each heater mustbe so constructed and installed as toprevent the hanging of towels, cloth-ing, etc., on the heater, and to preventoverheating of heater parts and adja-cent bulkheads or decks.

(b) All electric cooking equipment,attachments, and devices, must be ofrugged construction and so designed asto permit complete cleaning, mainte-nance, and repair.

(c) Doors for electric cooking equip-ment must be provided with heavyduty hinges and locking devices to pre-vent accidental opening in heavy seas.

(d) Electric cooking equipment mustbe mounted to prevent dislodgment inheavy seas.

(e) For each grill or similar typecooking equipment, means must beprovided to collect grease or fat and toprevent spillage on wiring or the deck.

(f) Where necessary for safety of per-sonnel, grab rails must be provided.Each electric range must be providedwith sea rails with suitable barriers toresist accidental movement of cookingpots.

§ 169.686 Shore power.

If a shore power connection is pro-vided it must meet the following re-quirements:

(a) A shore power connection box orreceptacle and a cable connecting thisbox or receptacle to the main distribu-tion panel must be permanently in-stalled in an accessible location.

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ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS ON VESSELSOF 100 GROSS TONS AND OVER

§ 169.687 General.Except as provided in this subpart,

electrical installations on vessels of 100gross tons and over must meet the re-quirements of parts 110–113 of thischapter.

§ 169.688 Power supply.(a) The requirements of this section

apply in lieu of subpart 111.10 of thischapter.

(b) If a generator is used to provideelectric power for any vital systemlisted in §169.642 of this subchapter, atleast two generating sets must be pro-vided. At least one required generatingset must be independent of the auxil-iary propulsion machinery. A genera-tor that is not independent of the aux-iliary propulsion plant must meet therequirements of §111.10–4(c) of thischapter. With any one generating setstopped, the remaining set(s) must pro-vide the power necessary for each ofthe following:

(1) Normal at sea load plus startingof the largest vital system load thatcan be started automatically or startedfrom a space remote from the main dis-tribution panel (switchboard).

(2) All vital systems simultaneouslywith nonvital loads secured.

(c) The adequacy of ship service gen-erators must be demonstrated to thesatisfaction of the OCMI during the ini-tial inspection required by § 169.221 ofthis subchapter.

§ 169.689 Demand loads.Demand loads must meet § 111.60–7 of

this chapter except that smaller de-mand loads for motor feeders are ac-ceptable if the cable is protected at orbelow its current-carrying capacity.

§ 169.690 Lighting branch circuits.Each lighting branch circuit must

meet the requirements of § 111.75–5 ofthis chapter, except that—

(a) Appliance loads, electric heaterloads, and isolated small motor loadsmay be connected to a lighting dis-tribution panelboard; and

(b) Branch circuits in excess of 30 am-peres may be supplied from a lightingdistribution panelboard.

§ 169.691 Navigation lights.

Navigation light systems must meetthe requirements of § 111.75–17 of thischapter except the requirements of§ 111.75–17 (a) and (c).

§ 169.692 Remote stop stations.

In lieu of the remote stopping sys-tems required by subpart 111.103 of thischapter, remote stop stations must beprovided as follows:

(a) A propulsion shutdown in the pi-lothouse for each propulsion unit,

(b) A bilge slop or dirty oil dischargeshutdown at the deck discharge,

(c) A ventilation shutdown locatedoutside the space ventilated, and

(d) A shutdown from outside theengineroom for the fuel transfer pump,fuel oil service pump, or any other fueloil pump.

§ 169.693 Engine order telegraph sys-tems.

An engine order telegraph system isnot required.

Subpart 169.700—Vessel Control,Miscellaneous Systems, andEquipment

§ 169.703 Cooking and heating.

(a) Cooking and heating equipmentmust be suitable for marine use. Cook-ing installations must meet the re-quirements of ABYC Standard A–3,‘‘Recommended Practices and Stand-ards Covering Galley Stoves.’’

(b) The use of gasoline for cooking,heating or lighting is prohibited on allvessels.

(c) The use of liquefied petroleum gas(LPG) or compressed natural gas (CNG)is authorized for cooking purposesonly.

(1) The design, installation and test-ing of each LPG system must meet ei-ther ABYC A–1 or Chapter 6 of NFPA302.

(2) The design, installation, and test-ing of each CNG system must meet ei-ther Chapter 6 of NFPA 302 or ABYC A–22.

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cooking, or lighting in part 147 of thischapter.

(4) If the fuel supply line enters anenclosed space on the vessel, a remoteshutoff valve must be installed whichcan be operated from a position adja-cent to the appliance. The valve mustbe a type that will fail closed, and itmust be located between the regulatorand the point where the fuel supply en-ters the enclosed portion of the vessel.

(5) If Chapter 6 of NFPA 302 is used asthe standard, then the following addi-tional requirements must also be met:

(i) LPG or CNG must be odorized inaccordance with ABYC A–1.5.d or A–22.5.b, respectively.

(ii) Ovens must be equipped with aflame failure switch in accordance withABYC A–1.10.b for LPG or A–22.10.b forCNG.

(iii) The marking and mounting ofLPG cylinders must be in accordancewith ABYC–1.6.b.

(iv) LPG cylinders must be of thevapor withdrawal type as specified inABYC A–1.5.b.

(6) If ABYC A–1 or A–22 is used as thestandard for an LPG on CNG installa-tion, then pilot lights or glow plugs areprohibited.

(7) If ABYC A–22 is used as the stand-ard for a CNG installation, then thefollowing additional requirementsmust also be met:

(i) The CNG cylinders, regulatingequipment, and safety equipment mustmeet the installation, stowage, andtesting requirements of paragraphs 6–5.11.1, 2, 3; 6–5.11.5; and 6–5.11.8 of NFPA302.

(ii) The use or stowage of stoves withattached cylinders is prohibited asspecified in paragraph 6–5.1 of NFPA302.

§ 169.705 Mooring equipment.Each vessel must be fitted with

ground tackle and hawsers deemed nec-essary by the Officer in Charge, MarineInspection, depending upon the size ofthe vessel and the waters on which itoperates.

§ 169.709 Compass.(a) Each vessel must be fitted with a

magnetic steering compass.(b) Each vessel certificated for ex-

posed water service must have an

emergency compass in addition to theone required in paragraph (a).

§ 169.711 Emergency lighting.

(a) Each vessel must be equippedwith a suitable number of portable bat-tery lights.

(b) Each vessel of 100 gross tons andover must satisfy the emergency light-ing requirements for a miscellaneousself-propelled vessel as contained inpart 112 of this chapter.

(c) Each vessel of less than 100 grosstons that has accommodation spaceslocated below the main deck must havepermanently installed lighting which isconnected to a single emergency powersource or permanently installed, relay-controlled, battery-operated lanterns.The lighting or lanterns must be fittedalong the avenues of escape, in thewheelhouse, and in the engine compart-ment.

(1) A single emergency power source,if provided, must be independent of thenormal power source and must be ei-ther a generator or a storage battery.

(d) The emergency power source andbatteries for individual, battery-oper-ated, lanterns must have the capacityto supply all connected loads simulta-neously for at least 6 hours of continu-ous operations. If the emergency light-ing is provided by battery power, thenan automatic battery charger thatmaintains the battery(s) in a fullycharged condition must be provided.

(e) The emergency lighting systemmust be capable of being fully acti-vated from a single location.

§ 169.713 Engineroom communicationsystem.

An efficient communication systemmust be provided between the principalsteering station and the engineroom onvessels which are not equipped with pi-lothouse controls if, in the opinion ofthe Officer in Charge, Marine Inspec-tion, this is necessary for proper oper-ation of the vessel.

§ 169.715 Radio.

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of the Federal Communications Com-mission (FCC) in Title 47, Code of Fed-eral Regulations, part 83.

(b) A valid certificate issued by theFCC is evidence that the radio installa-tion is in compliance with the require-ments of that agency.

§ 169.717 Fireman’s outfit.(a) Each vessel greater than 120 feet

but less than 150 feet in length mustcarry one fireman’s outfit consistingof—

(1) One pressure-demand, open-cir-cuit, self-contained breathing appara-tus, approved by the Mine Safety andHealth Administration (MSHA) and bythe National Institute for OccupationalSafety and Health (NIOSH) and havingat a minimum a 30-minute air supplyand a full facepiece; but a self-con-tained compressed-air breathing appa-ratus previously approved by MSHAand NIOSH under part 160, subpart160.011, of this chapter may continue inuse as required equipment if it waspart of the vessel’s equipment on No-vember 23, 1992, and as long as it ismaintained in good condition to thesatisfaction of the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection;

(2) One lifeline with a belt or a suit-able harness;

(3) One approved flame safety lamp;(4) One flashlight listed by an inde-

pendent testing laboratory as suitablefor use in hazardous locations;

(5) One fire ax;(6) Boots and gloves of rubber or

other electrically nonconducting mate-rial;

(7) A rigid helmet that provides effec-tive protection against impact; and

(8) Protective clothing.(b) Each vessel 150 feet or greater

must carry two fireman’s outfits. Theoutfits must be stowed in widely sepa-rated accessible locations.

(c) Lifelines must be of steel orbronze wire rope. Steel wire rope mustbe either inherently corrosion resistantor made so by galvanizing or thinning.Each end must be fitted with a hookwith keeper having a throat openingwhich can be readily slipped over a 5⁄8-inch bolt. The total length of the life-line is dependent upon the size and ar-rangement of the vessel, and more thanone line may be hooked together to

achieve the necessary length. No indi-vidual length of lifeline may be lessthan 50 feet in length. The assembledlifeline must have a minimum break-ing strength of 1,500 pounds.

(d) A complete recharge must be car-ried out for each self-contained breath-ing apparatus and a complete set ofspare batteries and bulb must be car-ried for each flashlight. The sparesmust be stowed in the same location asthe equipment it is to reactivate.

(e) Protective clothing must be con-structed of material that will protectthe skin from the heat of fire and burnsfrom scalding steam. The outer surfacemust be water resistant.

[CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amend-ed by CGD 86–036, 57 FR 48326, Oct. 23, 1992]

§ 169.721 Storm sails and halyards (ex-posed and partially protected wa-ters only).

(a) Unless clearly unsuitable, eachvessel must have one storm trysail ofappropriate size. It must be sheetedindependently of the boom and musthave neither headboard nor battens.

(b) Each vessel having headsails mustalso have one storm head sail of appro-priate size and strength.

(c) Each vessel must have at leasttwo halyards, each capable of hoistinga sail.

§ 169.723 Safety belts.Each vessel must carry a harness

type safety belt conforming to OffshoreRacing Council (ORC) standards foreach person on watch or required towork the vessel in heavy weather.

169.725 First aid kit.Each vessel must carry an approved

first aid kit, constructed and fitted inaccordance with subpart 160.041 of thischapter.

§ 169.726 Radar reflector.Each nonmetallic vessel less than 90

feet in length must exhibit a radar re-flector of suitable size and design whileunderway.

MARKINGS

§ 169.730 General alarm bell switch.On vessels of 100 gross tons and over

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switch in the pilothouse, clearly andpermanently identified by lettering ona metal plate or with a sign in red let-ters on a suitable background: ‘‘GEN-ERAL ALARM’’

§ 169.731 General alarm bells.

On vessels of 100 gross tons and overeach general alarm bell must be identi-fied by red lettering at least 1⁄2 inchhigh: ‘‘GENERAL ALARM—WHENBELL RINGS GO TO YOUR STA-TION.’’

§ 169.732 Carbon dioxide alarm.

Each carbon dioxide alarm must beconspicuously identified: ‘‘WHENALARM SOUNDS—VACATE AT ONCE.CARBON DIOXIDE BEING RE-LEASED.’’

§ 169.733 Fire extinguishing branchlines.

Each branch line valve of every fireextinguishing system must be plainlyand permanently marked indicatingthe spaces served.

§ 169.734 Fire extinguishing systemcontrols.

Each control cabinet or space con-taining valves or manifolds for the var-ious fire extinguishing systems mustbe distinctly marked in conspicuousred letters at least 2 inches high:‘‘CARBON DIOXIDE FIRE EXTIN-GUISHING SYSTEM,’’ or ‘‘HALONFIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM,’’ asappropriate.

§ 169.735 Fire hose stations.

Each fire hydrant must be identifiedin red letters and figures at least twoinches high ‘‘FIRE STATION NO. 1,’’‘‘2,’’ ‘‘3,’’ etc. Where the hose is notstowed in the open or readily seen be-hind glass, this identification must beplaced so as to be readily seen from adistance.

§ 169.736 Self-contained breathing ap-paratus.

Each locker or space containing self-contained breathing apparatus must bemarked ‘‘SELF-CONTAINED BREATH-ING APPARATUS.’’

§ 169.737 Hand portable fire extin-guishers.

Each hand portable fire extinguishermust be marked with a number, andthe location where it is stowed must bemarked with a corresponding number.The marks must be at least 1⁄2 inchhigh. Where only one type and size ofhand portable fire extinguisher is car-ried, the numbering may be omitted.

§ 169.738 Emergency lights.Each emergency light must be

marked with a letter ‘‘E’’ at least 1⁄2inch high.

§ 169.739 Lifeboats.(a) The name and port of the vessel

marked on its stern as required by§ 67.15 of this chapter must be plainlymarked or painted on each side of thebow of each lifeboat in letters not lessthan 3 inches high.

(b) Each lifeboat must have its num-ber plainly marked or painted on eachside of the bow in figures not less than3 inches high. The lifeboats on eachside of the vessel must be numberedfrom forward aft, with the odd numberson the starboard side.

(c) The cubical contents and numberof persons allowed to be carried in eachlifeboat must be plainly marked orpainted on each side of the bow of thelifeboat in letters and numbers not lessthan 11⁄2 inches high. In addition, thenumber of persons allowed must beplainly marked or painted on top of atleast 2 thwarts in letters and numbersnot less than 3 inches high.

(d) Each oar must be conspicuouslymarked with the vessel’s name.

(e) Where mechanical disengaging ap-paratus is used, the control effectingthe release of the lifeboat must bepainted bright red and must havethereon in raised letters either thewords—‘‘DANGER-LEVER DROPSBOAT’’, or the words—‘‘DANGER-LEVER RELEASES HOOKS’’.

(f) The top of thwarts, side benchesand footings of lifeboats must be paint-ed or otherwise colored internationalorange. The area in way of the red me-chanical disengaging gear controllever, from the keel to the side bench,must be painted or otherwise coloredwhite, to provide a contrasting back-ground for the lever. This band of


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white should be approximately 12inches wide depending on the internalarrangements of the lifeboat.

§ 169.740 Liferafts and lifefloats.

(a) Rigid type liferafts and lifefloats,together with their oars and paddles,must be conspicuously marked withthe vessel’s name and port of the vesselas marked on its stern as required by§ 67.15 of this chapter.

(b) The number of persons allowed oneach rigid type liferaft and lifefloatmust be conspicuously marked orpainted thereon in letters and numbersat least 11⁄2 inches high.

(c) There must be stenciled in a con-spicuous place in the immediate vicin-ity of each inflatable liferaft the fol-lowing:

INFLATABLE LIFERAFT NO———

————PERSONS CAPACITY

These markings must not be placedon the inflatable liferaft containers.

§ 169.741 Personal flotation devicesand ring life buoys.

Each personal flotation device andring life buoy must be marked with thevessel’s name.

§ 169.743 Portable magazine chests.

Portable magazine chests must bemarked in letters at least 3 incheshigh: ‘‘PORTABLE MAGAZINECHEST—FLAMMABLE—KEEPLIGHTS AND FIRE AWAY.’’


Each EPIRB must be marked withthe vessel’s name.

§ 169.745 Escape hatches and emer-gency exits.

Each escape hatch and other emer-gency exit must be marked on bothsides using at least 1-inch letters:‘‘EMERGENCY EXIT, KEEP CLEAR’’,unless the markings are deemed unnec-essary by the Officer in Charge, MarineInspection.

§ 169.746 Fuel shutoff valves.

Each remote fuel shutoff stationmust be marked in at least 1-inch let-

ters indicating purpose of the valvesand direction of operation.

§ 169.747 Watertight doors and hatch-es.

Each watertight door and watertighthatch must be marked on both sides inat least 1-inch letters: ‘‘WATERTIGHTDOOR—CLOSE IN EMERGENCY’’ or‘‘WATERTIGHT HATCH—CLOSE INEMERGENCY’’, unless the markingsare deemed unnecessary by the Officerin Charge, Marine Inspection.

§ 169.750 Radio call sign.Each vessel certificated for exposed

or partially protected water servicemust have its radio call sign perma-nently displayed or readily availablefor display upon its deck or cabin topin letters at least 18 inches high.

§ 169.755 Draft marks and draft indi-cating systems.

(a) All vessels must have draft marksplainly and legibly visible upon thestem and upon the sternpost orrudderpost or at any place at the sternof the vessel as may be necessary foreasy observance. The bottom of eachmark must indicate the draft.

(b) The draft must be taken from thebottom of the keel to the surface of thewater at the location of the marks.

(c) In cases where the keel does notextend forward or aft to the location ofthe draft marks, due to a raked stem orcut away skeg, the draft must be meas-ured from a line projected from thebottom of the keel forward or aft, asthe case may be, to the location of thedraft marks.

(d) In cases where a vessel may havea skeg or other appendage extendinglocally below the line of the keel, thedraft at the end of the vessel adjacentto such appendage must be measured toa line tangent to the lowest part ofsuch appendage and parallel to the lineof the bottom of the keel.

(e) Draft marks must be separated sothat the projections of the marks ontoa vertical plane are of uniform heightequal to the vertical spacing betweenconsecutive marks.

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or by protrusions, the vessel must befitted with a reliable draft indicatingsystem from which the bow and sterndrafts can be determined.

[CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41824, Sept. 11, 1992]

Subpart 169.800—Operations

§ 169.805 Exhibition of licenses.Licensed personnel on any vessel sub-

ject to this subchapter shall have theirlicenses in their possession and avail-able for examination at all times whenthe vessel is being operated.

§ 169.807 Notice of casualty.(a) The owner, agent, master, or per-

son in charge of a vessel involved in amarine casualty shall give notice assoon as possible to the nearest CoastGuard Marine Safety or Marine Inspec-tion Office, whenever the casualty in-volves any of the following:

(1) Each accidental grounding andeach intentional grounding which alsomeets any of the other reporting cri-teria or creates a hazard to navigation,the environment or the safety of thevessel;

(2) Loss of main propulsion or pri-mary steering or any associated com-ponent or control system which causesa reduction of the maneuvering capa-bilities of the vessel. Loss means thatsystems, components, sub-system orcontrol systems do not perform thespecified or required function;

(3) An occurrence materially and ad-versely affecting the vessel’s sea-worthiness or fitness for service orroute, including but not limited to fire,flooding, or failure or damage to fixedfire extinguishing systems, lifesavingequipment, auxiliary power generatingequipment, Coast Guard approvedequipment or bilge pumping systems;

(4) Loss of life;(5) Injury causing a person to remain

incapacitated for a period in excess of72 hours; or

(6) An occurrence resulting in dam-age to property in excess of $25,000.00.Damage includes the cost necessary torestore the property to the service con-dition which existed prior to the cas-ualty but does not include the cost ofsalvage, gas freeing, drydocking, or de-murrage.

(b) The notice must include the nameand official number of the vessel in-volved, the name of the vessel’s owneror agent, nature, location and cir-cumstances of the casualty, nature andextent of injury to persons, and thedamage to property.

(c) In addition to the notice required,the person in charge of the vessel shallreport in writing or in person, as soonas possible to the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection at the port in whichthe casualty occurred or nearest theport of first arrival. Casualties must bereported on Form CG–2692.

(d) The owner, agent, master, orother person in charge of any vessel in-volved in a marine casualty shall re-tain for three years the voyage recordsof the vessel such as both rough andsmooth deck and engineroom logs,navigation charts, navigation workbooks, compass deviation cards, gyro-compass records, record of draft, aidsto mariners, radiograms sent and re-ceived, the radio log, and crew, sailingschool student, instructor, and guestlists. The owner agent, master, orother officer in charge, shall makethese records available to a duly au-thorized Coast Guard officer or em-ployee for examination upon request.

(e) Whenever a vessel collides or isconnected with a collision with a buoyor other aid to navigation under the ju-risdiction of the Coast Guard, the per-son in charge of the vessel shall reportthe accident to the nearest Officer inCharge, Marine Inspection. A report onForm CG–2692 is not required unlessany of the results listed in paragraph(b) of this section occur.

§ 169.809 Charts and nautical publica-tions.

As appropriate for the intended voy-age, all vessels must carry adequateand up-to-date—

(a) Charts;(b) Sailing directions;(c) Coast pilots;(d) Light lists;(e) Notices to mariners;(f) Tide tables; and(g) Current tables.

§ 169.813 Station bills.(a) A station bill (muster list) shall

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of the vessel. The master shall ensurethat the bill is posted in conspicuouslocations throughout the vessel, par-ticularly in the living spaces, beforethe vessel sails.

(b) The station bill must set forth thespecial duties and duty station of eachmember of the ship’s company for thevarious emergencies. The duties must,as far as possible, be comparable withthe regular work of the individual. Theduties must include at least the follow-ing and any other duties necessary forthe proper handling of a particularemergency:

(1) The closing of airports, watertightdoors, scuppers, sanitary and other dis-charges which lead through the vessel’shull below the margin line, etc., thestopping of fans and ventilating sys-tems, and the operating of all safetyequipment.

(2) The preparing and launching oflifeboats and liferafts.

(3) The extinguishing of fire.(4) The mustering of guests, if car-

ried, including the following:(i) Warning the guests.(ii) Seeing that they are dressed and

have put on their personal flotation de-vices in a proper manner.

(iii) Assembling the guests and di-recting them to the appointed stations.

(iv) Keeping order in the passagewaysand stairways and generally control-ling the movement of the guests.

(v) Seeing that a supply of blanketsis taken to the lifeboats.

§ 169.815 Emergency signals.(a) The station bill must set forth the

various signals used for calling theship’s company to their stations andfor giving instructions while at theirstations.

(b) On vessels of 100 gross tons andover the following signals must beused.

(1) The first alarm signal must be acontinuous blast of the vessel’s whistlefor a period of not less than 10 secondssupplemented by the continuous ring-ing of the general alarm bells for notless than 10 seconds.

(2) For dismissal from fire alarm sta-tions, the general alarm must besounded three times supplemented bythree short blasts of the vessel’s whis-tle.

(3) The signal for boat stations orboat drill must be a succession of morethan six short blasts, followed by onelong blast, of the vessel’s whistle sup-plemented by a comparable signal onthe general alarm bells.

(4) For dismissal from boat stations,there must be three short blasts of thewhistle.

(c) Where whistle signals are used forhandling the lifeboats, they must be asfollows:

(1) To lower lifeboats, one shortblast.

(2) To stop lowering the lifeboats,two short blasts.

§ 169.817 Master to instruct ship’s com-pany.

The master shall conduct drills andgive instructions as necessary to insurethat all hands are familiar with theirduties as specified in the station bill.

§ 169.819 Manning of lifeboats and life-rafts.

(a) The provisions of this sectionshall apply to all vessels equipped withlifeboats and/or liferafts.

(b) The master shall place a licenseddeck officer, an able seaman, or a cer-tificated lifeboatman in command ofeach lifeboat or liferaft. Each lifeboator liferaft with a prescribed com-plement of 25 or more persons musthave one additional certificatedlifeboatman.

(c) The person in charge of each life-boat or liferaft shall have a list of itsassigned occupants, and shall see thatthe persons under his orders are ac-quainted with their duties.

§ 169.821 Patrol person.(a) The master shall designate a

member of the ship’s company to be aroving patrol person, whenever the ves-sel is operational.

(b) The roving patrol person shall fre-quently visit all areas to ensure thatsafe conditions are being maintained.

§ 169.823 Openings.(a) Except as provided in paragraph

(b) of this section, all watertight doorsin subdivision bulkheads, hatches, andopenings in the hull must be keptclosed during the navigation of the ves-sel.


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(b) The master may permit hatchesor other openings to be uncovered oropened for reasonable purposes such asship’s maintenance, when existing con-ditions warrant the action and theopenings can readily be closed.

§ 169.824 Compliance with provisionsof certificate of inspection.

The master or person in charge of thevessel shall see that all of the provi-sions of the certificate of inspectionare strictly adhered to. Nothing in thissubpart shall be construed as limitingthe master or person in charge of thevessel, on his own responsibility, fromdiverting from the route prescribed inthe certificate of inspection or takingsuch other steps as he deems necessaryand prudent to assist vessels in distressor for other similar emergencies.

§ 169.825 Wearing of safety belts.The master of each vessel shall en-

sure that each person wears an ap-proved safety harness when aloft orworking topside in heavy weather.

TESTS, DRILLS, AND INSPECTIONS

§ 169.826 Steering, communicationsand control.

The master shall test the vessel’ssteering gear, signaling whistle, enginecontrols, and communications equip-ment prior to getting underway.

§ 169.827 Hatches and other openings.The master is responsible for seeing

that all hatches, openings in the hull,and watertight doors are properlyclosed tight.

§ 169.829 Emergency lighting andpower systems.

(a) Where fitted, the master shallhave the emergency lighting and powersystems operated and inspected atleast once in each week that the vesselis navigated to ensure that the systemis in proper operating condition.

(b) The master shall have the inter-nal combustion engine driven emer-gency generators operated under loadfor at least 2 hours at least once ineach month that the vessel is navi-gated.

(c) The master shall have the storagebatteries for emergency lighting and

power systems tested at least once ineach 6-month period that the vessel isnavigated to demonstrate the ability ofthe storage battery to supply the emer-gency loads for the specified period oftime.

(d) The date of each test and the con-dition and performance of the appara-tus must be noted in the official log-book.


The master shall ensure that—(a) The EPIRB required in § 169.555 of

this subchapter is tested monthly,using the integrated test circuit andoutput indicator, to determine that itis operative; and

(b) The EPIRB’s battery is replacedafter the EPIRB is used and before themarked expiration date.

§ 169.833 Fire and boat drills.

(a) When the vessel is operating, themaster shall conduct a fire and boatdrill each week. The scheduling ofdrills is at the discretion of the masterexcept that at least one fire and boatdrill must be held within 24 hours ofleaving a port if more than 25 percentof the ship’s company have been re-placed at that port.

(b) The fire and boat drill must beconducted as if an actual emergencyexisted. All persons on board includingguests shall report to their respectivestations and be prepared to perform theduties specified in the station bill.

(1) Fire pumps must be started and asufficient number of outlets used to as-certain that the system is in properworking order.

(2) All rescue and safety equipmentmust be brought from the emergencyequipment lockers and the persons des-ignated must demonstrate their abilityto use the equipment.

(3) All watertight doors which are inuse while the vessel is underway mustbe operated.

(4) Weather permitting, lifeboat cov-ers and strongbacks must be removed,plugs or caps put in place, boat ladderssecured in position, painters led for-ward and tended, and other life savingequipment prepared for use. The motor


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and hand-propelling gear of each life-boat, where fitted, must be operatedfor at least 5 minutes.

(5) In port, every lifeboat must beswung out, if practicable. The unob-structed lifeboats must be lowered tothe water and the ship’s company mustbe exercised in the use of the oars orother means of propulsion. Althoughall lifeboats may not be used in a par-ticular drill, care must be taken thatall lifeboats are given occasional use toascertain that all lowering equipmentis in proper order and the crew prop-erly trained. The master shall ensurethat each lifeboat is lowered to thewater at least once every 3 months.

(6) When the vessel in underway, andweather permitting, all lifeboats mustbe swung out to ascertain that the gearis in proper order.

(7) The person in charge of each life-boat and liferaft shall have a list of itscrew and shall ensure that the personsunder his or her command are ac-quainted with their duties.

(8) Lifeboat equipment must be ex-amined at least once a month to ensurethat it is complete.

(9) The master shall ensure that allpersons on board fully participate inthese drills and that they have been in-structed in the proper method of don-ning and adjusting the personal flota-tion devices and exposure suits usedand informed of the stowage location ofthese devices.

(c) The master shall have an entrymade in the vessel’s official logbookrelative to each fire and boat drill set-ting forth the date and hour, length oftime of the drill, numbers on the life-boats swung out and numbers on thoselowered, the length of time that motorand hand-propelled lifeboats are oper-ated, the number of lengths of hoseused, together with a statement as tothe condition of all fire and lifesavingequipment, watertight door mecha-nisms, valves, etc. An entry must alsobe made to report the monthly exam-ination of the lifeboat equipment. If inany week the required fire and boatdrills are not held or only partial drillsare held, an entry must be made stat-ing the circumstances and extend ofthe drills held.

(d) A copy of these requirementsmust be framed under glass or other

transparent material and posted in aconspicuous place about the vessel.

§ 169.837 Lifeboats, liferafts, andlifefloats.

(a) The master or person in chargeshall ensure that the lifeboats, rescueboats, liferafts, and lifefloats, are prop-erly maintained at all times, and thatall equipment for the vessel requiredby the regulations in this subchapter isprovided, maintained, and replaced asindicated or when necessary and noless frequently than required by para-graph (b) of this section.

(b) The master shall ensure that:(1) Each lifeboat has been stripped,

cleaned and thoroughly overhauled atleast once in each year.

(2) The fuel tanks of motor propelledlifeboats have been emptied and fuelchanged once every twelve months.

(3) Each lifefloat has been cleanedand thorughly overhauled once everytwelve months.

(4) Each inflatable liferaft has beenserviced at an approved facility every12 months or not later than the nextvessel; inspection for certification ifthe time since the date of the last serv-icing does not exceed 15 months.

§ 169.839 Firefighting equipment.(a) The master or person in charge

shall ensure that the vessel’s firefight-ing equipment is at all times ready foruse and that all firefighting equipmentrequired by the regulations in this sub-chapter is provided, maintained, andreplaced as indicated.

(b) The master or person in chargeshall have performed at least onceevery 12 months the tests and inspec-tions of all hand portable fire extin-guishers, semiportable fire extinguish-ing systems, and fixed fire extinguish-ing systems on board as described in§ 169.247 of this subchapter. The masteror person in charge shall keep recordsof the tests and inspections showingthe dates when performed, the numberand/or other identification of each unittested and inspected, and the name(s)of the person(s) and/or company con-ducting the tests and inspections.These records must be made availableto the marine inspectors upon requestand must be kept for the period of va-lidity of the vessel’s current certificate


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of inspection. Conducting these testsand inspections does not relieve themaster or person in charge of his re-sponsibility to maintain this firefight-ing equipment in proper condition atall times.

§ 169.840 Verification of vessel compli-ance with applicable stability re-quirements.

(a) After loading and prior to depar-ture and at all other times necessaryto assure the safety of the vessel, themaster shall determine that the vesselcomplies with all applicable stabilityrequirements in the vessel’s trim andstability book, stability letter, Certifi-cate of Inspection, and Load Line Cer-tificate, as the case may be, and thenenter an attestation statement of theverification in the log book. The vesselmay not depart until it is in compli-ance with these requirements.

(b) When determining compliancewith applicable stability requirementsthe vessel’s draft, trim, and stabilitymust be determined as necessary andany stability calculations made in sup-port of the determination must be re-tained on board the vessel for the dura-tion of the voyage.

[CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41825, Sept. 11, 1992]

§ 169.841 Logbook entries.(a) Each vessel subject to the inspec-

tion provisions of this subchapter musthave an official logbook.

(b) The master shall place all entriesrequired by law or regulation in thelogbook.

(c) A Coast Guard form ‘‘Official Log-book’’ may be utilized or the ownermay utilize his own format for an offi-cial logbook. The logs must be keptavailable for review by the Coast Guardfor a period of one year after the dateto which the records refer or for the pe-riod of validity of the vessel’s currentcertificate of inspection, whichever islonger.

(d) All tests, drills, inspections andnotifications required in this sub-chapter must be entered in the officiallogbook.

(e) Prior to getting underway themaster shall enter in the logbook thename of each sailing school student,sailing school instructor, and guest on-board, and the fact that each person

was notified of the applicable safetystandards for sailing school vessels asrequired by § 169.857 of this chapter.

§ 169.847 Lookouts.

Nothing in this part exonerates anymaster or officer of the watch from theconsequences of any neglect to keep aproper lookout.

§ 169.849 Posting placards containinginstructions for launching and in-flating inflatable liferafts.

Every vessel equipped with inflatableliferafts must have posted in conspicu-ous places readily accessible to theship’s company and guests approvedplacards containing instructions forlaunching and inflating inflatable life-rafts. The number and location of suchplacards for a particular vessel shall bedetermined by the Officer in Charge,Marine Inspection.

§ 169.853 Display of plans.

(a) Each vessel of 100 gross tons andover must have permanently exhibitedfor the guidance of the master, generalarrangement plans for each deck show-ing the fire control stations, the var-ious sections enclosed by fire resistingbulkheads, the sections enclosed by fireretarding bulkheads, together with theparticulars of the fire alarms, detect-ing systems, fire extinguishing appli-ances, means of access to differentcompartments, ventilation systemsand the position of dampers and remotestops.

(b) Plans must clearly show for eachdeck the boundaries of the watertightcompartments, the openings thereinwith the means of closure and the posi-tion of any controls, and the arrange-ments for the correction of any list dueto flooding.

§ 169.855 Pre-underway training.

Prior to getting underway the mastershall ensure that each sailing schoolstudent and sailing school instructor,who has not previously been in-structed, is instructed in the handlingof sails, emergency procedures, nau-tical terms, location and use of lifesav-ing and firefighting equipment, and thegeneral layout of the vessel.


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§ 169.857 Disclosure of safety stand-ards.

(a) This section applies to all sailingschool vessels and all promotional lit-erature or advertisements offering pas-sage or soliciting sailing school stu-dents or instructors for voyages onsailing school vessels.

(b) Each item of promotional lit-erature or advertisement that offerspassage or solicits students or instruc-tors of voyages onboard a sailingschool vessel must contain the follow-ing information:

(1) The name of the vessel;(2) The country of registry;

(3) A statement detailing the role andresponsibility of a sailing school stu-dent or instructor; and

(4) A statement that the vessel is in-spected and certificated as a sailingschool vessel and is not required tomeet the same safety standards re-quired of a passenger vessel on a com-parable route.

(c) Before getting underway the mas-ter shall ensure that each sailingschool student, sailing school instruc-tor, and guest, who has not previouslybeen notified, is notified of the special-ized nature of sailing school vesselsand that the applicable safety require-ments for these vessels are not thesame as those applied to passenger ves-sels.
