[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: 46CFR97.37-3]



[Page 75-76]

 

                            TITLE 46_SHIPPING



                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

 

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

 

PART 97_OPERATIONS--Table of Contents

 

      Subpart 97.37_Markings for Fire and Emergency Equipment, Etc.

 

Sec.  97.37-3  General.



    (a) It is the intent of this subpart to provide such markings as are 

necessary for the guidance of the person on board in case of an 

emergency. In any specific case, and particularly on small vessels, 

where it can be shown to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, 

Marine



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Inspection, that the prescribed markings are unnecessary for the 

guidance of the persons on board in case of emergency, such markings may 

be modified or omitted.

    (b) In addition to English, all stateroom notices, directional 

signs, etc., shall be printed in languages appropriate to the service of 

the vessel or other action be taken to achieve the same purpose.

    (c) Where in this subpart red letters are specified, letters of a 

contrasting color on a red background will be accepted.