[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] [Page 154] 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.