[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: 46CFR108.659]



[Page 157]

 

                            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 G_Equipment Markings and Instructions

 

Sec.  108.659  Lifesaving signal instructions.



    On all vessels to which this subpart applies, there must be readily 

available to the offshore installation manager, master, or person in 

charge a placard containing instructions for the use of the lifesaving 

signals set forth in regulation 16, chapter V, of the International 

Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974. These signals must be used 

by vessels or persons in distress when communicating with lifesaving 

stations and maritime rescue units.



[CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26008, May 23, 1996]