[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: 46CFR119.100]



[Page 360]

 

                            TITLE 46_SHIPPING



                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

 

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

 

PART 119_MACHINERY INSTALLATION--Table of Contents

 

                      Subpart A_General Provisions

 

Sec.  119.100  Intent.





    This part contains requirements for the design, construction, 

installation, and operation of propulsion and auxiliary machinery, 

piping and pressure systems steering apparatus, and associated safety 

systems. Machinery and equipment installed on each vessel must be 

suitable for the vessel and its operation and for the purpose intended. 

All machinery and equipment must be installed and maintained in such a 

manner as to afford adequate protection from causing fire, explosion, 

machinery failure, and personnel injury.