46 C.F.R. §§ 161.011-5

Current through September 30, 2024

Section 161.011-5 - [Effective 10/18/2024] Types

EPIRBs are typed as follows:

(a) Category 1-EPIRBs are capable of floating free of a vessel and activating automatically if the vessel sinks.

(b) Category 2-EPIRBs are manually removed from the mounting bracket and activated.

46 C.F.R. §§161.011-5

39 FR 10139, Mar. 18, 1974, as amended by CGD 80-024, 49 FR 40409, Oct. 16, 1984

89 FR 76703, 10/18/2024