[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: 46CFR133.170]



[Page 483]

 

                            TITLE 46_SHIPPING



                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

 

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

 

PART 133_LIFESAVING SYSTEMS--Table of Contents

 

                   Subpart B_Requirements for All OSVs

 

Sec.  133.170  Line-throwing appliance.



    (a) General. Each OSV must have a line-throwing appliance that is 

approved under approval series 160.031 or 160.040.

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

readily accessible for use.

    (c) Additional equipment. Each OSV must carry the following 

equipment for the line-throwing appliance:

    (1) The equipment on the list provided by the manufacturer with the 

approved appliance.

    (2) An auxiliary line that--

    (i) For an appliance approved under approval series 160.040, is at 

least 450 meters (1,500 feet) long;

    (ii) For an appliance approved under approval series 160.031, is at 

least 150 meters (500 feet) long;

    (iii) Has a breaking strength of at least 40 kiloNewtons (9,000 

pounds-force); and

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

to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light.