Current through September 30, 2024
Section 199.170 - Line-throwing appliance(a)General. Each vessel must have a line-throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040.(b)Stowage. The line-throwing appliance and its equipment must be readily accessible for use.(c)Additional equipment. Each vessel must carry the following equipment for the line-throwing appliance-(1) The equipment on the list provided by the manufacturer with the approved appliance; and(2) An auxiliary line that- (i) Is at least 450 meters (1,500 feet) long;(ii) Has a breaking strength of at least 40 kiloNewtons (9,000 pounds-force); and(iii) Is, if synthetic, of a dark color or certified by the manufacturer to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light.