46 C.F.R. § 199.211

Current through September 30, 2024

Section 199.211 - Lifebuoys

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

Table 199.211-Requirements for Lifebuoys for Passenger Vessels

Length of vessel in meters (feet)	Minimum number of lifebuoys
Under 60 (196)	8
60(196) and under 120(393)	12
120(393) and under 180 (590)	18
180 (590) and under 240 (787)	24
240 (787) and over	30

(b) Notwithstanding § 199.70(a)(3)(ii) , each passenger vessel under 60 meters (196 feet) in length must carry at least six lifebuoys with self-igniting lights.

46 C.F.R. §199.211

CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25313, May 20, 1996; 61 FR 40281, Aug. 1, 1996