[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.