[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 46, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 46CFR108.597]



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                            TITLE 46_SHIPPING



                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

 

   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 108_DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT--Table of Contents

 

                     Subpart E_Lifesaving Equipment

 

Sec.  108.597  Line-throwing appliance.



    (a) General. Each unit in international service must have a line-

throwing appliance that is approved under approval series 160.040. Each 

unit not in international service must carry a line-throwing appliance 

approved under either approval series 160.040 or 160.031.

    (b) Stowage. The line-throwing appliance and its equipment must be 

readily accessible for use.

    (c) Additional equipment. Each unit 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) Has a breaking strength of at least 40 kiloNewtons (9,000 

pounds-force);

    (ii) Is, if synthetic, a dark color or certified by the manufacturer 

to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light; and

    (iii) Is--

    (A) At least 450 meters (1,500 feet) long, if the line-throwing 

appliance is approved under approval series 160.040; or

    (B) At least 150 meters (500 feet) long, if the line-throwing 

appliance is approved under approval series 160.031.