46 CFR 141.370 – Miscellaneous life saving requirements for towing vessels
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Miscellaneous lifesaving requirements are summarized in Table 141.370 of this section. Equipment requirements are based on the area in which a towing vessel is operating, not the route for which it is certificated.
Table 141.370—Miscellaneous Lifesaving Equipment
Equipment (46 CFR section) | Area of operation | ||||||
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Limited geographic area | Rivers | Great Lakes and lakes, bays, and sounds as defined in § 136.110 | Coastwise and ltd. coastwise | Oceans | |||
?3 miles from shore | ?3 miles from shore | ?3 miles from shore | >3 miles from shore | ||||
Visual Distress Signals (§ 141.375) | 3 day and 3 night | 3 day and 3 night | 3 day and 3 night | 6 day and 6 night | 3 day and 3 night | 6 day and 6 night | 6 day and 6 night. |
EPIRBs (§ 141.380) | 1 1 | 1? | 1 | 1 | |||
Line Throwing Appliances (§ 141.385) | 1? | 1 |
1 Great Lakes service only.