SUBCHAPTER M—TOWING VESSELS

PART 140—OPERATIONS Subpart G—Navigation and

Communication Equipment
Subpart A—General 140.700 Applicability.
Sec. 140.705 Charts and nautical publications.
140.100 Purpose. 140.710 Marine radar.
140.105 Applicability and delayed implemen- 140.715 Communications equipment.
tation for existing vessels. 140.720 Navigation lights, shapes, and sound
signals.
Subpart B—General Operational Safety 140.725 Additional navigation equipment.

140.205 General vessel operation. Subpart H—Towing Safety

140.210 Responsibilities of the master and
crew. 140.800 Applicability.
140.801 Towing gear.
Subpart C—[Reserved] 140.805 Towing safety.
140.820 Recordkeeping for towing gear.
Subpart D—Crew Safety
Subpart I—Vessel Records
140.400 Personnel records.
140.405 Emergency duties and duty stations. 140.900 Marine casualty reporting.
140.410 Safety orientation. 140.905 Official logbooks.
140.415 Orientation for individuals that are 140.910 Towing vessel record or record speci-
not crewmembers. fied by TSMS.
140.420 Emergency drills and instruction. 140.915 Items to be recorded.
140.425 Fall overboard prevention.
140.430 Wearing of work vests. Subpart J—Penalties
140.435 First aid equipment.
140.1000 Statutory penalties.
140.1005 Suspension and revocation.
Subpart E—Safety and Health
AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308,
140.500 General. 3316, 8104, 8904; 33 CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation
140.505 General health and safety require- 0170.1.
ments.
140.510 Identification and mitigation of SOURCE: USCG–2006–24412, 81 FR 40101, June
health and safety hazards. 20, 2016, unless otherwise noted.
140.515 Training requirements.
Subpart A—General
Subpart F—Vessel Operational Safety
§ 140.100 Purpose.
140.600 Applicability.
140.605 Vessel stability. This part contains the health, safety,
140.610 Hatches and other openings. and operational requirements for tow-
140.615 Examinations and tests. ing vessels and the crewmembers serv-
140.620 Navigational safety equipment. ing onboard them.
140.625 Navigation underway.
140.630 Lookout. § 140.105 Applicability and delayed im-
140.635 Navigation assessment. plementation for existing vessels.
140.640 Pilothouse resource management.
140.645 Navigation safety training. This part applies to all towing ves-
140.650 Operational readiness of lifesaving sels subject to this subchapter.
and fire suppression and detection equip- (a) With the exception § 140.500, which
ment. has a later implementation date, an ex-
140.655 Prevention of oil and garbage pollu- isting towing vessel must comply with
tion. the requirements in this part no later
140.660 Vessel security. than either July 20, 2018 or the date the
140.665 Inspection and testing required when
vessel obtains a Certificate of Inspec-
making alterations, repairs, or other
such operations involving riveting, weld- tion (COI), whichever date is earlier.
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ing, burning, or like fire-producing ac- (b) The delayed implementation pro-
tions. visions in paragraph (a) of this section
140.670 Use of auto pilot. do not apply to a new towing vessel.

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Subpart B—General Operational to assist vessels in distress or for other

Safety emergency conditions.
(d) It is the responsibility of the crew
§ 140.205 General vessel operation. to:
(1) Adhere to the provisions of the
(a) A vessel must be operated in ac-
COI;
cordance with applicable laws and reg-
ulations and in such a manner as to af- (2) Comply with the applicable provi-
ford protection against hazards to life, sions of this subchapter;
property, and the environment. (3) Comply with the TSMS, if one is
(b) Towing vessels with a Towing applicable to the vessel;
Safety Management System (TSMS) (4) Ensure that the master or officer
must be operated in accordance with in charge of a navigational watch is
the TSMS applicable to the vessel. made aware of all known aspects of the
condition of the vessel, including:
(c) Vessels must be manned in ac-
cordance with the COI. Manning re- (i) Those vessels being pushed, pulled,
quirements are contained in part 15 of or hauled alongside; and
this chapter. (ii) Equipment and other accessories
(d) Each crewmember that is required used for pushing, pulling, or hauling
to hold a Merchant Mariner Credential alongside other vessels.
(MMC) must have the credential on (5) Minimize any distraction from the
board and available for examination at operation of the vessel or performance
all times when the vessel is operating. of duty; and
(e) All individuals who are not re- (6) Report unsafe conditions to the
quired to hold an MMC permitted on- master or officer in charge of a naviga-
board the vessel must have and present tional watch and take effective action
on request a valid personal identifica- to prevent accidents.
tion that meets the requirements set
forth in 33 CFR 101.515. Subpart C—[Reserved]
§ 140.210 Responsibilities of the master Subpart D—Crew Safety
and crew.
(a) The safety of the towing vessel is § 140.400 Personnel records.
the responsibility of the master and in- (a) The master of each towing vessel
cludes: must keep an accurate list of crew-
(1) Adherence to the provisions of the members and their assigned positions
COI; and responsibilities aboard the vessel.
(2) Compliance with the applicable (b) The master must keep an accu-
provisions of this subchapter; rate list of individuals to be carried as
(3) Compliance with the TSMS, if one persons in addition to the crew and any
is applicable to the vessel; and passengers.
(4) Supervision of all persons onboard (c) The date and time that a naviga-
in carrying out their assigned duties. tion watchstander, including master,
(b) If the master or officer in charge officer in charge of a navigational
of a navigational watch believes it is watch, and lookout assumes a watch
unsafe for the vessel to proceed, that and is relieved of a watch must be re-
an operation endangers the vessel or corded in the towing vessel record
crew, or that an unsafe condition ex- (TVR), official logbook, or in accord-
ists, he or she must ensure that ade- ance with the TSMS applicable to the
quate corrective action is taken and vessel. If an engineering watch is main-
must not proceed until it is safe to do tained, comparable records docu-
so. menting the engineering watch are re-
(c) Nothing in this subpart may be quired.
construed in a manner which limits the
master or officer in charge of a naviga- § 140.405 Emergency duties and duty
tional watch, at his or her own respon- stations.
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sibility, from diverting from the route (a) Crewmembers must meet the re-
prescribed in the COI or taking such quirements in §§ 15.405 and 15.1105 of
steps as deemed necessary and prudent this chapter, as appropriate.

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(b) Any towing vessel with alter- (9) How to respond to emergencies
nating watches (shift work) or over- relative to the tow; and
night accommodations must identify (10) Awareness of, and expected re-
the duties and duty stations of each sponse to, any other hazards inherent
person onboard during an emergency, to the operation of the towing vessel
including: which may pose a threat to life, prop-
(1) Responding to fires and flooding; erty, or the environment.
(2) Responding to emergencies that (c) The safety orientation provided to
necessitate abandoning the vessel; crewmembers who received a safety
(3) Launching survival craft; orientation on another vessel may be
(4) Taking action during heavy modified to cover only those areas
weather; unique to the other vessel on which
(5) Taking action in the event of a service will occur.
person overboard; (d) Safety orientations and other
(6) Taking action relative to the tow; crew training must be documented in
(7) Taking action in the event of fail- the TVR, official logbook, or in accord-
ure of propulsion, steering, or control ance with the TSMS applicable to the
system; vessel. The entry must include:
(8) Managing individuals onboard (1) The date of the safety orientation
who are not crewmembers; or training;
(9) Managing any other event or con- (2) A general description of the safety
dition which poses a threat to life, orientation or training topics;
property, or the environment; and (3) The name(s) and signature(s) of
(10) Responding to other special du- individual(s) providing the orientation
ties essential to addressing emer- or training; and
gencies as determined by the TSMS ap- (4) The name(s) of the individual(s)
plicable to the vessel, if a TSMS is receiving the safety orientation or
used. training.
(c) The emergency duties and duty
stations required by this section must § 140.415 Orientation for individuals
be posted at each operating station and that are not crewmembers.
in a conspicuous location in a space Individuals, who are not crew-
commonly visited by crewmembers. If members, on board a towing vessel
posting is impractical, such as in an must receive a safety orientation prior
open boat, they may be kept onboard to getting underway or as soon as prac-
in a location readily available to the ticable thereafter, to include:
crew. (a) The location, operation, and use
of lifesaving equipment;
§ 140.410 Safety orientation. (b) Emergency procedures;
(a) Personnel must meet the require- (c) Methods to notify crewmembers
ments in §§ 15.405 and 15.1105 of this in the event of an emergency; and
chapter, as appropriate. (d) Prevention of falls overboard.
(b) Prior to getting underway for the
first time on a particular towing ves- § 140.420 Emergency drills and in-
sel, each crewmember must receive a struction.
safety orientation on: (a) Master’s responsibilities. The mas-
(1) His or her duties in an emergency; ter of a towing vessel must ensure that
(2) The location, operation, and use drills are conducted and instructions
of lifesaving equipment; are given to ensure that all crew-
(3) Prevention of falls overboard; members are capable of performing the
(4) Personal safety measures; duties expected of them during emer-
(5) The location, operation, and use gencies. This includes abandoning the
of Personal Protective Equipment; vessel, recovering persons from the
(6) Emergency egress procedures; water, responding to onboard fires and
(7) The use and operation of water- flooding, or responding to other threats
tight and weathertight closures; to life, property, or the environment.
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(8) Responsibilities to provide assist- (b) Nature of drills. Each drill must, as
ance to individuals that are not crew- far as practicable, be conducted as if
members; there was an actual emergency.

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(c) Annual instruction for each crew § 140.425 Fall overboard prevention.
member. Unless otherwise stated, each
(a) The owner or managing operator
crewmember must receive the instruc-
of a towing vessel must establish pro-
tion required by this section annually.
cedures to address fall overboard pre-
(d) Instructions and drills required. The vention and recovery of persons in the
following instruction and drills are re- water, including, but not limited to:
quired: (1) Personal protective equipment;
(1) Response to fires, as required by (2) Safely working on the tow;
§ 142.245 of this subchapter; (3) Safety while line handling;
(2) Launching of a skiff, if listed as (4) Safely moving between the vessel
an item of emergency equipment to and a tow, pier, structure, or other ves-
abandon ship or recover a person-over- sel; and
board; (5) Use of retrieval equipment.
(3) Instruction on the use of davit- (b) The owner, managing operator, or
launched liferafts, if installed. master must ensure that all persons on
(4) If a rescue boat is installed, in- board comply with the policies and pro-
struction on how it must be launched, cedures in this section.
with its assigned crew aboard, and ma-
neuvered in the water as if during an § 140.430 Wearing of work vests.
actual man-overboard situation. (a) Personnel dispatched from the
(5) Credentialed mariners holding an vessel or that are working in an area
officer endorsement do not require in- on the exterior of the vessel without
struction in accordance with para- rails and guards must wear a lifejacket
graphs (d)(1), (3), and (4) of this section. meeting requirements in 46 CFR
(e) Alternative forms of instruction. (1) 141.340, an immersion suit meeting re-
Instruction as required by this section quirements in 46 CFR 141.350, or a work
may be conducted via an electronic for- vest approved by the Commandant
mat followed by a discussion and dem- under 46 CFR subpart 160.053. When
onstration by a competent individual. worn at night, the work vest must be
This instruction may occur either on equipped with a light that meets the
board or off the vessel but must include requirements of 46 CFR 141.340(g)(1).
the equipment that is the subject of Work vests may not be substituted for
the instruction. the lifejackets required by 46 CFR part
(2) Instruction as required by this 141.
section may be performed in accord- (b) Each storage container con-
ance with the TSMS applicable to the taining a work vest must be marked
vessel, provided that it meets the min- ‘‘WORK VEST’’.
imum requirements of this section.
(f) Location of drills, full crew partici- § 140.435 First aid equipment.
pation, and use of equipment. As far as Each towing vessel must be equipped
practicable, drills must take place on with an industrial type first aid cabi-
board the vessel. They must include: net or kit, appropriate to the size of
(1) Participation by all crew- the crew and operating conditions.
members; and Each towing vessel operating on
(2) Actual use of, or realistic simula- oceans, coastwise, or Great Lakes
tion of the use of, emergency equip- routes must have a means to take
ment. blood pressure readings, splint broken
(g) Recordkeeping. Records of drills bones, and apply large bandages for se-
and instruction must be maintained in rious wounds.
the TVR, official logbook, or in accord-
ance with the TSMS applicable to the Subpart E—Safety and Health
vessel. The record must include:
(1) The date of the drill and instruc- § 140.500 General.
tion; (a) No later than July 22, 2019, the
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(2) A description of the drill scenario owner or managing operator must im-
and instruction topics; plement a health and safety plan. The
(3) The personnel involved. health and safety plan must document

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compliance with this part and include (e) The vessel, including crew’s quar-
recordkeeping procedures. ters and the galley, must be kept in a
(b) The owner, managing operator, or sanitary condition.
master must ensure that all persons on
board a towing vessel comply with the § 140.510 Identification and mitigation
of health and safety hazards.
health and safety plan.
(a) The owner or managing operator
§ 140.505 General health and safety re- must implement procedures to identify
quirements. and mitigate health and safety haz-
ards, including but not limited to:
(a) The owner or managing operator
(1) Tools and equipment, including
must implement procedures for report-
deck machinery, rigging, welding and
ing unsafe conditions and must have
cutting, hand tools, ladders, and abra-
records of the activities conducted sive wheel machinery found on board
under this section. The owner or man- the vessel;
aging operator must maintain records (2) Slips, trips, and falls;
of health and safety incidents that (3) Working aloft;
occur on board the vessel, including (4) Hazardous materials;
any medical records associated with (5) Confined space entry;
the incidents. Upon request, the owner (6) Blood-borne pathogens and other
or managing operator must provide biological hazards;
crewmembers with incident reports and (7) Electrical;
the crewmember’s own associated med- (8) Noise;
ical records. (9) Falls overboard;
(b) All vessel equipment must be used (10) Vessel embarkation and disem-
in accordance with the manufacturer’s barkation (including pilot transfers);
recommended practice and in a manner (11) Towing gear, including winches,
that minimizes risk of injury or death. capstans, wires, hawsers and other re-
This includes machinery, deck machin- lated equipment;
ery, towing gear, ladders, embarkation (12) Personal hygiene;
devices, cranes, portable tools, and (13) Sanitation and safe food han-
safety equipment. dling; and
(c) All machinery and equipment (14) Potable water supply.
that is not in proper working order (in- (b) As far as practicable, the owner or
cluding missing or malfunctioning managing operator must implement
guards or safety devices) must be re- other types of safety control measures
moved; made safe through marking, before relying on Personal Protective
tagging, or covering; or otherwise Equipment. These controls may in-
made unusable. clude administrative, engineering,
source modification, substitution,
(d) Personal Protective Equipment
process change or controls, isolation,
(PPE). (1) Appropriate Personal Protec-
ventilation, or other controls.
tive Equipment (PPE) must be made
available and on hand for all personnel § 140.515 Training requirements.
engaged in an activity that requires
(a) All crewmembers must be pro-
the use of PPE.
vided with health and safety informa-
(2) PPE must be suitable for the ves- tion and training that includes:
sel’s intended service; meet the stand- (1) Content and procedures of the
ards of 29 CFR part 1910, subpart I; and owner or managing operator’s health
be used, cleaned, maintained, and re- and safety plan;
paired in accordance with manufactur- (2) Procedures for reporting unsafe
er’s requirements. conditions;
(3) All individuals must wear PPE ap- (3) Proper selection and use of PPE
propriate to the activity being per- appropriate to the vessel operation;
formed; (4) Safe use of equipment including
(4) All personnel engaged in an activ- deck machinery, rigging, welding and
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ity must be trained in the proper use, cutting, hand tools, ladders, and abra-
limitations, and care of the PPE speci- sive wheel machinery found onboard
fied by this subpart; the vessel;

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(5) Hazard communication and cargo (b) A towing vessel must be main-
knowledge; tained and operated so the watertight
(6) Safe use and storage of hazardous integrity and stability of the vessel are
materials and chemicals; not compromised.
(7) Confined space entry;
(8) Respiratory protection; and § 140.610 Hatches and other openings.
(9) Lockout/Tagout procedures. (a) All towing vessels must be oper-
(b) Individuals, other than crew- ated in a manner that minimizes the
members, must be provided with suffi- risk of down-flooding and progressive
cient information or training on haz- flooding.
ards relevant to their potential expo- (b) The master must ensure that all
sure on or around the vessel. hatches, doors, and other openings de-
(c) Crewmember training required by signed to be watertight or weather-
this section must be conducted as soon tight function properly.
as practicable, but not later than 5 (c) The master or officer in charge of
days after employment. a navigational watch must ensure all
(d) Refresher training must be re- hatches and openings of the hull and
peated annually and may be conducted deck are kept tightly closed except:
over time in modules covering specific (1) When access is needed through the
topics. Refresher training may be less opening for transit;
comprehensive, provided that the infor- (2) When operating on rivers with a
mation presented is sufficient to pro- tow, if the master determines the safe-
vide employees with continued under- ty of the vessel is not compromised; or
standing of workplace hazards. The re- (3) When operating on lakes, bays,
fresher training of persons subject to and sounds, without a tow during calm
this subpart must include the informa- weather, and only if the master deter-
tion and training prescribed in this sec- mines that the safety of the vessel is
tion. not compromised.
(e) The owner, managing operator, or (d) Where installed, all watertight
master must determine the appropriate doors in watertight bulkheads must be
training and information to provide to closed during the operation of the ves-
each individual permitted on the vessel sel, unless they are being used for tran-
who is not a crewmember, relative to sit between compartments; and
the expected risk exposure of the indi- (e) When downstreaming, all exterior
vidual. openings at the main deck level must
(f) All training required in this sec- be closed.
tion must be documented in owner or (f) Decks and bulkheads designed to
managing operator’s records. be watertight or weathertight must be
maintained in that condition.
Subpart F—Vessel Operational
Safety § 140.615 Examinations and tests.
(a) This section applies to a towing
§ 140.600 Applicability. vessel not subject to 33 CFR 164.80.
This subpart applies to all towing (b) Prior to getting underway, the
vessels unless otherwise specified. Cer- master or officer in charge of a naviga-
tain vessels remain subject to the navi- tional watch of the vessel must exam-
gation safety regulations in 33 CFR ine and test the steering gear, sig-
part 164. naling whistle, propulsion control, tow-
ing gear, navigation lights, navigation
§ 140.605 Vessel stability. equipment, and communication sys-
(a) Prior to getting underway, and at tems of the vessel. This examination
all other times necessary to ensure the and testing does not need to be con-
safety of the vessel, the master or offi- ducted more than once in any 24-hour
cer in charge of a navigational watch period.
must determine whether the vessel (c) The results of the examination
complies with all stability require- and testing must be recorded in the
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ments in the vessel’s trim and stability TVR, official logbook, or in accordance
book, stability letter, COI, and Load with the TSMS applicable to the ves-
Line Certificate, as applicable. sel.

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§ 140.620 Navigational safety equip- (2) Assess the situation and the risk
ment. of collision/allision;
(a) This section applies to a towing (3) Anticipate stranding and other
vessel not subject to the requirements dangers to navigation; and
of 33 CFR 164.82. (4) Detect any other potential haz-
(b) The owner, managing operator, or ards to safe navigation.
master of each towing vessel must (b) In determining the requirement
maintain the required navigational- for a lookout, the officer in charge of
safety equipment in a fully-func- the navigational watch must take full
tioning, operational condition. account of relevant factors including,
(c) Navigational safety equipment but not limited to: state of weather,
such as radar, gyrocompass, echo
visibility, traffic density, proximity of
depth-sounding or other sounding de-
dangers to navigation, and the atten-
vice, automatic dependent surveillance
equipment, or navigational lighting tion necessary when navigating in
that fails during a voyage must be re- areas of increased vessel traffic.
paired at the earliest practicable time.
§ 140.635 Navigation assessment.
The owner, managing operator, or mas-
ter must consider the state of the (a) The officer in charge of a naviga-
equipment (along with such factors as tional watch must conduct a naviga-
weather, visibility, traffic, and the dic- tion assessment for the intended route
tates of good seamanship) when decid- and operations prior to getting under-
ing whether it is safe for the vessel to way. The navigation assessment must
proceed. incorporate the requirements of pilot-
(d) The failure and subsequent repair house resource management of § 140.640,
or replacement of navigational safety assess operational risks, and anticipate
equipment must be recorded. The and manage workload demands. At a
record must be made in the TVR, offi-
minimum, this assessment must con-
cial logbook, or in accordance with the
sider:
TSMS applicable to the vessel.
(1) The velocity and direction of cur-
§ 140.625 Navigation underway. rents in the area being transited;
(a) At all times, the movement of a (2) Water depth, river stage, and tidal
towing vessel and its tow must be state along the route and at mooring
under the direction and control of a location;
master or mate (pilot) properly li- (3) Prevailing visibility and weather
censed under subchapter B of this chap- conditions and changes anticipated
ter. along the intended route;
(b) The master or officer in charge of (4) Density (actual and anticipated)
a navigational watch must operate the of marine traffic;
vessel in accordance with the condi- (5) The operational status of pilot-
tions and restrictions stated on the house instrumentation and controls, to
COI and the TSMS applicable to the include alarms, communication sys-
vessel. tems, variation and deviation errors of
Note to § 140.625. Certain towing ves- the compass, and any known
sels subject to § 140.625 are also subject nonconformities or deficiencies;
to the requirements of 33 CFR 164.78.
(6) Air draft relative to bridges and
§ 140.630 Lookout. overhead obstructions taking tide and
river stage into consideration;
(a) Throughout the trip or voyage the
(7) Horizontal clearance, to include
master and officer in charge of the
navigational watch must assess the re- bridge transits;
quirement for a lookout, consistent (8) Lock transits;
with 33 CFR 83.05. A lookout in addi- (9) Navigation hazards such as logs,
tion to the master or mate (pilot) wrecks or other obstructions in the
should be added when necessary to: water;
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(1) Maintain a state of vigilance with (10) Any broadcast notice to mari-
regard to any significant change in the ners, safety or security zones or special
operational environment; navigation areas;

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(11) Configuration of the vessel and (3) Ensure that watch change proce-
tow, including handling characteris- dures incorporate all items listed in
tics, field of vision from the pilothouse, paragraph (a)(1) of this section.
and activities taking place onboard; (4) Take actions (to include delaying
(12) The knowledge, qualifications, watch change or pausing the voyage) if
and limitations of crewmembers who there is reasonable cause to believe
are assigned as members on watch and that an oncoming watchstander is not
the experience and familiarity of crew- immediately capable of carrying out
members with the towing vessels par- his or her duties effectively.
ticulars and equipment; and (5) Maintain situational awareness
(13) Any special conditions not cov- and minimize distractions.
ered above that impact the safety of (b) Prior to assuming duties as offi-
navigation. cer in charge of a navigational watch,
(b) The officer in charge of a naviga- a person must:
tional watch must keep the navigation (1) Complete the navigation assess-
assessment up-to-date to reflect ment required by § 140.635;
changes in conditions and cir- (2) Verify the operational condition
cumstances. This includes updates dur- of the towing vessel; and
ing the voyage or trip as necessary. At (3) Verify that there are adequate
each change of the navigational watch, personnel available to assume the
the oncoming officer in charge of the watch.
navigational watch must review the (c) If at any time the officer in
current navigation assessment for nec- charge of a navigational watch is to be
essary changes. relieved when a maneuver or other ac-
(c) The officer in charge of a naviga- tion to avoid any hazard is taking
tional watch must ensure that the place, the relief of that officer in
navigation assessment and any updates charge of a navigational watch must be
are communicated to other members of deferred until such action has been
the navigational watch. completed.
(d) A navigation assessment entry
must be recorded in the TVR, official § 140.645 Navigation safety training.
log, or in accordance with the TSMS (a) Prior to assuming duties related
applicable to the vessel. The entry to the safe operation of a towing ves-
must include the date and time of the sel, each crewmember must receive
assessment, the name of the individual training to ensure that they are famil-
making the assessment, and the start- iar with:
ing and ending points of the voyage or (1) Watchstanding terms and defini-
trip that the assessment covers. tions;
Note to § 140.635. Certain towing ves- (2) Duties of a lookout;
sels subject to § 140.635 are also subject (3) Communication with other
to the voyage planning requirements of watchstanders;
33 CFR 164.80. (4) Change of watch procedures;
(5) Procedures for reporting other
§ 140.640 Pilothouse resource manage- vessels or objects; and
ment. (6) Watchstanding safety.
(a) The officer in charge of a naviga- (b) Crewmember training must be re-
tional watch must: corded in the TVR, official logbook, or
(1) Ensure that other members of the in accordance with the TSMS applica-
navigational watch have a working ble to the vessel.
knowledge of the navigation assess- (c) Credentialed mariners holding
ment required by § 140.635, and under- Able Seaman or officer endorsements
stand the chain of command, the deci- will be deemed to have met the train-
sion-making process, and the fact that ing requirements in this section.
information sharing is critical to the
safety of the vessel. § 140.650 Operational readiness of life-
(2) Ensure that the navigation assess- saving and fire suppression and de-
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ment required by § 140.635 is complete, tection equipment.

updated, communicated and available The owner, managing operator, or
throughout the trip. master of a towing vessel must ensure

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that the vessel’s lifesaving and fire riveting, welding, burning, or other fire
suppression and detection equipment producing actions may be made aboard
complies with the applicable require- a vessel.
ments of parts 141 and 142 of this sub- (b) Until an inspection has been made
chapter and is in good working order. to determine that such operation can
be undertaken with safety, no alter-
§ 140.655 Prevention of oil and gar- ations, repairs, or other such oper-
bage pollution. ations involving riveting, welding,
(a) Each towing vessel must be oper- burning, or like fire-producing actions
ated in compliance with: must be made:
(1) Applicable sections of the Federal (1) Within or on the boundaries of
Water Pollution Control Act, including cargo tanks which have been used to
section 311 of the Federal Water Pollu- carry combustible liquid or chemicals
tion Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. in bulk;
1321); (2) Within or on the boundaries of
(2) Applicable sections of the Act to fuel tanks; or,
Prevent Pollution from Ships (33 U.S.C. (3) To pipe lines, heating coils,
1901 et seq.); and pumps, fittings, or other appurtenances
(3) Parts 151, 155, and 156, of 33 CFR, connected to such cargo or fuel tanks.
as applicable. (c) Such inspections must be made
(b) Each towing vessel must be capa- and evidenced as follows:
ble of preventing all oil spills from (1) In ports or places in the United
reaching the water during transfers by: States or its territories and possessions
(1) Pre-closing the scuppers/freeing the inspection must be made by a ma-
ports, if the towing vessel is so rine chemist certificated by the Na-
equipped; tional Fire Protection Association.
(2) Using fixed or portable contain- However, if the services of such cer-
ment of sufficient capacity to contain tified marine chemist are not reason-
the most likely spill, if 33 CFR 155.320 ably available, the Officer in Charge,
does not apply; or Marine Inspection (OCMI), upon the
(3) Pre-deploying sorbent material on recommendation of the vessel owner
the deck around vents and fills. and his or her contractor or their rep-
(c) No person may intentionally
resentative, must select a person who,
drain oil or hazardous material into
in the case of an individual vessel,
the bilge of a towing vessel from any
must be authorized to make such in-
source. For purposes of this section,
spection. If the inspection indicated
‘‘oil’’ has the same meaning as ‘‘oil’’
that such operations can be under-
defined in 33 U.S.C. 1321.
taken with safety, a certificate setting
§ 140.660 Vessel security. forth the fact in writing and qualified
as may be required, must be issued by
Each towing vessel must be operated the certified marine chemist or the au-
in compliance with:
thorized person before the work is
(a) The Maritime Transportation Se-
started. Such qualifications must in-
curity Act of 2002 (46 U.S.C. Chapter
clude any requirements as may be
701); and
deemed necessary to maintain the safe
(b) 33 CFR parts 101 and 104, as appli-
conditions in the spaces certified
cable.
throughout the operation and must in-
§ 140.665 Inspection and testing re- clude such additional tests and certifi-
quired when making alterations, re- cations as considered required. Such
pairs, or other such operations in- qualifications and requirements must
volving riveting, welding, burning, include precautions necessary to elimi-
or like fire-producing actions. nate or minimize hazards that may be
(a) The inspections and issuance of present from protective coatings or
certificates required by this section residues from cargoes.
must be conducted in accordance with (2) When not in such a port or place,
the provisions of NFPA 306 (incor- and a marine chemist or such person
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porated by reference, see § 136.112 of authorized by the OCMI, is not reason-

this subchapter) before alterations, re- ably available, the inspection must be
pairs, or other operations involving made by the master or person in charge

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and a proper entry must be made in the Army Corps of Engineers or a river au-
vessel’s logbook. thority;
(d) The master or person in charge (2) ‘‘U.S. Coast Pilot’’ or similar pub-
must secure copies of certificates lication;
issued by the certified marine chemist (3) Coast Guard light list; and
or such person authorized by the OCMI. (4) Towing vessels that operate the
The master or person in charge must Western Rivers must have river
maintain a safe condition on the vessel stage(s) or Water Surface Elevations as
by full observance of all qualifications appropriate to the trip or route, as
and requirements listed by the marine
published by the U.S. Army Corps of
chemist or person authorized by the
Engineers or a river authority, must be
OCMI in the certificate.
available to the person in charge of the
§ 140.670 Use of auto pilot. navigation watch.
(c) Extracts or copies from the publi-
Except for towing vessels in compli-
ance with requirements in 33 CFR cations listed in paragraph (b) of this
164.13(d), when an automatic pilot is section may be carried, so long as they
used in areas of high traffic density, are applicable to the route.
conditions of restricted visibility, or
§ 140.710 Marine radar.
any other hazardous navigational situ-
ations, the master must ensure that: Requirements for marine radar are
(a) It is possible to immediately es- set forth in 33 CFR 164.72.
tablish manual control of the ship’s
steering; § 140.715 Communications equipment.
(b) A competent person is ready at all (a) Towing vessels must meet the
times to take over steering control; communications requirements of 33
and CFR part 26 and 33 CFR 164.72, as appli-
(c) The changeover from automatic cable.
to manual steering and vice versa is (b) Towing vessels not subject to the
made by, or under, the supervision of
provisions of 33 CFR part 26 or 33 CFR
the officer in charge of the naviga-
164.72 must have a Very High Fre-
tional watch.
quency-Frequency Modulated (VHF–
FM) radio installed and capable of
Subpart G—Navigation and monitoring VHF–FM Channels 13 and
Communication Equipment 16, except when transmitting or receiv-
ing traffic on other VHF–FM channels,
§ 140.700 Applicability.
when participating in a Vessel Traffic
This subpart applies to all towing Service (VTS), or when monitoring a
vessels unless otherwise specified. Cer- channel of a VTS. The VHF–FM radio
tain towing vessels are also subject to must be installed at each operating
the navigation safety regulations in 33 station and connected to a functioning
CFR part 164. battery backup.
§ 140.705 Charts and nautical publica- (c) All towing vessels must have at
tions. least one properly operating handheld
(a) This section applies to a towing VHF–FM radio in addition to the ra-
vessel not subject to the requirements dios otherwise required.
of 33 CFR 164.72.
§ 140.720 Navigation lights, shapes,
(b) A towing vessel must carry ade- and sound signals.
quate and up-to-date charts, maps, and
nautical publications for the intended Each towing vessel must be equipped
voyage, including: with navigation lights, shapes, and
(1) Charts, including electronic sound signals in accordance with the
charts acceptable to the Coast Guard, International Regulations for Preven-
of appropriate scale to make safe navi- tion of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) or
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gation possible. Towing vessels oper- 33 CFR part 84 as appropriate to its

ating on the Western Rivers must have area of operation.
maps of appropriate scale issued by the

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§ 140.725 Additional navigation equip- (3) The environmental conditions ex-

ment. pected during the intended service; and
Towing vessels must be equipped (4) The likelihood of mechanical
with the following equipment, as appli- damage.
cable to the area of operation: (c) Emergency procedures related to
(a) Fathometer (except Western Riv- the tow have been developed and appro-
ers). priate training provided to the crew for
(b) Search light, controllable from carrying out their emergency duties.
the vessel’s operating station and capa-
ble of illuminating objects at a dis- § 140.805 Towing safety.
tance of at least two times the length Prior to getting underway, and giv-
of the tow. ing due consideration to the prevailing
(c) Electronic position-fixing device, and expected conditions of the trip or
satisfactory for the area in which the voyage, the officer in charge of the
vessel operates, if the towing vessel en- navigational watch for a towing vessel
gages in towing seaward of the navi-
must ensure that:
gable waters of the U.S. or more than 3
(a) The barges, vessels, or objects
nautical miles from shore on the Great
Lakes. making up the tow are properly config-
(d) Illuminated magnetic compass or ured and secured;
an illuminated swing-meter (Western (b) Equipment, cargo, and industrial
Rivers vessels only). The compass or components on board the tow are prop-
swing-meter must be readable from erly secured and made ready for tran-
each operating station. sit;
Note to § 140.725. Certain towing ves- (c) The towing vessel is safely and se-
sels subject to § 140.725 are also subject curely made up to the tow; and
to the requirements of 33 CFR 164.72 (d) The towing vessel has appropriate
and Automatic Identification System horsepower or bollard pull and is capa-
requirements of 33 CFR 164.46. ble of safely maneuvering the tow.

Subpart H—Towing Safety § 140.820 Recordkeeping for towing

gear.
§ 140.800 Applicability. (a) The results of the inspections re-
This subpart applies to all towing quired by 33 CFR 164.76 must be docu-
vessels unless otherwise specified. Cer- mented in the TVR, official logbook, or
tain vessels are also subject to the in accordance with the TSMS applica-
navigation safety regulations in 33 ble to the vessel.
CFR parts 163 and 164. (b) A record of the type, size, and
service of each towline, face wire, and
§ 140.801 Towing gear. spring line, used to make the towing
The owner, managing operator, mas- vessel fast to her tow, must be avail-
ter or officer in charge of a naviga- able to the Coast Guard or third-party
tional watch of a towing vessel must auditor for review. The following min-
ensure the following: imum information is required in the
(a) The strength of each component record: The dates when examinations
used for securing the towing vessel to were performed, the identification of
the tow and for making up the tow is each item of towing gear examined,
adequate for its intended service. and the name(s) of the person(s) con-
(b) The size, material, and condition ducting the examinations.
of towlines, lines, wires, push gear, ca-
bles, and other rigging used for making
up a tow or securing the towing vessel Subpart I—Vessel Records
to a tow must be appropriate for:
§ 140.900 Marine casualty reporting.
(1) The horsepower or bollard pull of
the vessel; Each towing vessel must comply with
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(2) The static loads and dynamic the requirements of part 4 of this chap-
loads expected during the intended ter for reporting marine casualties and
service; retaining voyage records.

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§ 140.905 Official logbooks. (1) Personnel records, in accordance

(a) A towing vessel of the United with § 140.400;
States, except one on a voyage from a (2) Safety orientation, in accordance
port in the United States to a port in with § 140.410;
Canada, is required by 46 U.S.C. 11301 to (3) Record of drills and instruction,
have an official logbook if the vessel is: in accordance with § 140.420;
(1) On a voyage from a port in the (4) Examinations and tests, in ac-
United States to a foreign port; or cordance with § 140.615;
(2) Of at least 100 gross tons and on a (5) Operative navigational safety
voyage between a port in the United equipment, in accordance with § 140.620;
States on the Atlantic Ocean and one (6) Navigation assessment, in accord-
on the Pacific Ocean. ance with § 140.635;
(b) The Coast Guard furnishes, with- (7) Navigation safety training, in ac-
out fee, to masters of vessels of the cordance with § 140.645;
United States, the official logbook as (8) Oil residue discharges and dis-
Form CG–706B or CG–706C, depending posals, in accordance with § 140.655;
on the number of persons employed as
(9) Record of inspection of towing
crew. The first several pages of this
gear, in accordance with § 140.820; and
logbook list various acts of Congress
governing logbooks and the entries re- (10) Fire-detection and fixed fire-ex-
quired in them. tinguishing, in accordance with
(c) When a voyage is completed, or § 142.240.
after a specified time has elapsed, the (b) For the purposes of this sub-
master must file the official logbook chapter, if items are recorded elec-
containing required entries with the tronically in a TVR or other record as
cognizant OCMI at or nearest the port specified by the TSMS applicable to
where the vessel may be. the towing vessel, these electronic en-
tries must include the date and time of
§ 140.910 Towing vessel record or entry and name of the person making
record specified by TSMS. the entry. If after an entry has been
(a) This section applies to a towing made, someone responsible for entries
vessel other than a vessel operating determines there is an error in an
only in a limited geographic area or a entry, any entries to correct the error
vessel required by § 140.905 to maintain must include the date and time of
an official logbook. entry and name of the person making
(b) A towing vessel subject to this the correction and must preserve a
section must maintain a TVR or in ac- record of the original entry being cor-
cordance with the TSMS applicable to rected.
the towing vessel. Note to § 140.915. For towing vessels
(c) The TVR must include a chrono- subject to 46 U.S.C. 11301, there are
logical record of events as required by statutory requirements in that U.S.
this subchapter. The TVR may be elec- Code section for additional items that
tronic or paper. must be entered in the official logbook.
(d) Except as required by §§ 140.900 Regarding requirements outside this
and 140.905, records do not need to be subchapter, such as requirements in 33
filed with the Coast Guard, but must be CFR 151.25 to make entries in an oil
kept available for review by the Coast record book, § 140.915 does not change
Guard upon request. Records, unless re-
those requirements.
quired to be maintained for a longer
period by statute or other federal regu-
lation, must be retained for at least 1 Subpart J—Penalties
year after the date of the latest entry.
§ 140.1000 Statutory penalties.
§ 140.915 Items to be recorded. Violations of the provisions of this
(a) The following list of items must subchapter will subject the violator to
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be recorded in the TVR, official log- the applicable penalty provisions of

book, or in accordance with the TSMS Subtitle II of Title 46, and Title 18,
applicable to the vessel: United States Code.

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§ 140.1005 Suspension and revocation. AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308,
3316, 8104, 8904; 33 CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation
An individual is subject to pro- 0170.1.
ceedings under the provisions of 46
SOURCE: USCG–2006–24412, 81 FR 40101, June
U.S.C. 7703 and 7704, and part 5 of this 20, 2016, unless otherwise noted.
chapter with respect to suspension or
revocation of a license, certificate, doc-
ument, or credential if the individual
Subpart A—General
holds a license, certificate of registry, § 141.100 Purpose.
merchant mariner document, or mer-
chant mariner credential and: This part contains requirements for
lifesaving equipment, arrangements,
(a) Commits an act of misconduct,
systems, and procedures on towing ves-
negligence or incompetence;
sels.
(b) Uses or is addicted to a dangerous
drug; or § 141.105 Applicability and delayed im-
(c) Violates or fails to comply with plementation for existing vessels.
this subchapter or any other law or (a) This part applies to all towing
regulation intended to promote marine vessels subject to this subchapter.
safety; or (1) An existing towing vessel must
(d) Becomes a security risk, as de- comply with the requirements in this
scribed in 46 U.S.C. 7703. part no later than either July 20, 2018
or the date the vessel obtains a Certifi-
PART 141—LIFESAVING cate of Inspection (COI), whichever
date is earlier.
Subpart A—General (2) The delayed implementation pro-
visions in paragraph (a)(1) of this sec-
Sec. tion do not apply to a new towing ves-
141.100 Purpose. sel.
141.105 Applicability and delayed implemen- (b) A towing vessel on an inter-
tation for existing vessels. national voyage, subject to SOLAS (in-
corporated by reference, see § 136.112 of
Subpart B—General Requirements for this subchapter), must meet the appli-
Towing Vessels cable requirements in subchapter W of
141.200 General provisions. this chapter.
141.225 Alternate arrangements or equip- (c) Towing vessels in compliance
ment. with SOLAS Chapter III will be deemed
141.230 Readiness. in compliance with this part.
141.235 Inspection, testing, and mainte-
nance. Subpart B—General Requirements
141.240 Requirements for training crews.
for Towing Vessels
Subpart C—Lifesaving Requirements for § 141.200 General provisions.
Towing Vessels
(a) Unless otherwise specified, all
141.305 Survival craft requirements for tow- lifesaving equipment must be approved
ing vessels. by the Commandant under the ap-
141.310 Stowage of survival craft. proval series specified in each section.
141.315 Marking of survival craft and stow- Lifesaving equipment for personal use
age locations. which is not required by this part need
141.320 Inflatable survival craft placards. not be approved by the Commandant.
141.325 Survival craft equipment. (b) A listing of approved equipment
141.330 Skiffs as survival craft.
and materials may be found at https://
141.340 Lifejackets.
cgmix.uscg.mil/equipment. Each cog-
141.350 Immersion suits.
141.360 Lifebuoys.
nizant Officer in Charge, Marine In-
141.370 Miscellaneous lifesaving require- spection (OCMI) may be contacted for
ments for towing vessels. information concerning approved
141.375 Visual distress signals. equipment and materials.
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141.380 Emergency position indicating radio (c) Equipment requirements are

beacon (EPIRB). based on the area in which a towing
141.385 Line throwing appliance. vessel is operating, not the route for

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which it is certificated. However, the and the vessel’s TSMS, if the vessel has
towing vessel must be equipped per the a TSMS.
requirements of its certificated route (b) Inspections and tests of lifesaving
at the time of certification. equipment must be recorded in the
TVR, official logbook, or in accordance
§ 141.225 Alternate arrangements or with any TSMS applicable to the ves-
equipment. sel. The following minimum informa-
(a) Alternate arrangements or equip- tion is required:
ment to comply with this part may be (1) The dates when inspections and
approved in accordance with § 136.115 of tests were performed, the number or
this subchapter. other identification of each unit in-
(b) If a Towing Safety Management spected and tested, the results of the
System (TSMS) is applicable to the inspections and tests, and the name of
towing vessel, alternative means for the crewmember, surveyor or auditor
complying with §§ 141.340, 141.350, and and any others conducting the inspec-
141.360 may be approved by a third- tions and tests; and
party organization (TPO) and docu- (2) Receipts and other records docu-
mented in the TSMS applicable to the menting these inspections and tests
vessel. must be retained for at least 1 year
(c) The Coast Guard may approve a after the expiration of the COI and
novel lifesaving appliance or arrange- made available upon request.
ment as an equivalent if it has per-
formance characteristics at least § 141.240 Requirements for training
equivalent to the appliance or arrange- crews.
ment required under this subchapter, Training requirements are contained
and if it has been evaluated and tested
in part 140 of this subchapter.
under IMO Resolution A.520(13) (incor-
porated by reference, see § 136.112 of
this subchapter). Requests for evalua- Subpart C—Lifesaving
tion of novel lifesaving appliances Requirements for Towing Vessels
must be sent to the Commandant (CG–
ENG). § 141.305 Survival craft requirements
(d) The cognizant OCMI may require for towing vessels.
a towing vessel to carry specialized or (a) General purpose. Survival craft
additional lifesaving equipment if: provide a means for survival when
(1) He or she determines that the con- evacuation from the towing vessel is
ditions of the voyage render the re- necessary. The craft and related equip-
quirements of this part inadequate; or ment should be selected so as to pro-
(2) The towing vessel is operated in vide for the basic needs of the crew,
globally remote areas or severe envi- such as shelter from life threatening
ronments not covered under this part. elements, until rescue resources are ex-
Such areas may include, but are not pected to arrive, taking into account
limited to, polar regions, remote is- the scope and nature of the towing ves-
lands, areas of extreme weather, and sel’s operations.
other remote areas where timely emer- (b) Functional requirements. A towing
gency assistance cannot be anticipated. vessel’s survival craft must meet the
functional requirements of paragraphs
§ 141.230 Readiness. (b)(1) through (5) of this section. Func-
The master must ensure that all life- tional requirements describe the objec-
saving equipment is properly main- tives of the regulation. Survival craft
tained and ready for use at all times. must:
(1) Be readily accessible;
§ 141.235 Inspection, testing, and main- (2) Have an aggregate capacity suffi-
tenance. cient to accommodate the total num-
(a) All lifesaving equipment must be ber of individuals onboard, as specified
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tested and maintained in accordance in paragraph (c) of this section;

with the minimum requirements of (3) Provide a means for sheltering its
§ 199.190 of this chapter, as applicable, complement appropriate to the route;

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(4) Provide minimum equipment for ment through means other than as
survival if recovery time is expected to specified in paragraph (c)(1) of this sec-
be greater than 24 hours; and tion, the means must be accepted by
(5) Be marked so that an individual the cognizant OCMI or, if the vessel
not familiar with the operation of the has a TSMS, then by a TPO and, in the
specific survival craft has sufficient latter case, documented in the TSMS
guidance to utilize the craft for its in- applicable to the vessel. The design,
tended use. testing, and examination scheme for
(c) Compliance options. A towing ves- meeting these functional requirements
sel must meet the applicable func- must be included as part of the TSMS
tional requirements. Compliance with applicable to the vessel.
the functional requirements of para- (d) Prescriptive requirements. (1) Ex-
graph (b) of this section may be met by cept as provided in paragraphs (d)(2)
one of these two options: through (4) of this section, each towing
(1) A towing vessel that meets the vessel must carry the survival craft
prescriptive requirements of paragraph specified in Table 141.305 of this sec-
(d) of this section will have complied tion, as appropriate for the towing ves-
with the functional requirements; or sel, in an aggregate capacity to accom-
(2) If an owner or managing operator modate the total number of individuals
chooses to meet the functional require- onboard.
TABLE 141.305—SURVIVAL CRAFT
Area of operation

Great Lakes and

Limited lakes, bays, and Coastwise and ltd.
Equipment geo- sounds as defined coastwise
(approval series) graphic in § 136.110
Rivers Oceans
area or
protected ≤3 miles >3 miles ≤3 miles >3 miles
waters from from from from
shore shore shore shore

Cold Water Operation

Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus (160.010) .................. None 1 ... 2 100% 2 100% .............. 2 100%

Inflatable Liferaft with SOLAS B Pack (160.151) .... None 1 ... ............ .............. 100% .............. 100%
Inflatable Liferaft with SOLAS A Pack (160.151) .... None 1 ... ............ .............. .............. .............. .............. 100%

Warm Water Operation

Rigid Buoyant Apparatus (160.010) ........................ None 1 ... 2 100% 2 100% 2 100% 2 100%

Inflatable Liferaft with SOLAS B Pack (160.151) .... None 1 ... ............ .............. .............. .............. 3 100%

Inflatable Liferaft with SOLAS A Pack (160.151) .... None 1 ... ............ .............. .............. .............. .............. 100%
1 No survival craft are required unless deemed necessary by the cognizant OCMI or a TSMS applicable to the towing vessel.
2 A skiff that meets requirements in § 141.330(a) through (f) may be substituted for all or part of required equipment.
3 Inflatable buoyant apparatus (approval series 160.010) may be accepted or substituted if the vessel carries a 406 MHz Cat 1
emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) meeting 47 CFR part 80.

(2) The following approved survival (iii) An inflatable buoyant apparatus

craft may be substituted for survival approved under approval series 160.010
craft required by Table 141.305 of this may be substituted for a rigid buoyant
section: apparatus.
(i) A lifeboat approved under ap- (iv) A life float approved under ap-
proval series 160.135 may be substituted proval series 160.027 may be substituted
for any survival craft required by this for a rigid buoyant apparatus.
section, provided it is arranged and (3) Unless it is determined to be nec-
equipped in accordance with part 199 of essary by the cognizant OCMI under
this chapter. § 141.225, or a TSMS applicable to the
(ii) An inflatable liferaft approved towing vessel, each towing vessel that
under approval series 160.051 or 160.151, operates solely on rivers need not carry
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may be substituted for an inflatable survival craft if:

buoyant apparatus or rigid buoyant ap- (i) It carries a 406 MHz Cat 1 EPIRB
paratus. meeting 47 CFR part 80;

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(ii) It is designed for pushing ahead (a) Be capable of being launched

and has a TSMS that contains proce- within 5 minutes under all cir-
dures for evacuating crewmembers cumstances;
onto the tow or other safe location; or (b) Be of suitable size for all persons
(iii) It operates within 1 mile of on board the towing vessel;
shore. (c) Not exceed the loading specified
(4) A towing vessel which is not re- on the capacity plate required by 33
quired by this part to carry survival CFR 183.23;
craft may carry a non-approved sur- (d) Not contain modifications affect-
vival craft as excess equipment, pro- ing the buoyancy or structure of the
vided that it is maintained in good skiff;
working condition and maintained ac- (e) Be of suitable design for the ves-
cording to the manufacturer’s instruc- sel’s intended service; and
tions. (f) Be marked in accordance with
§§ 199.176 and 199.178 of this chapter.
§ 141.310 Stowage of survival craft.
Survival craft must be stowed in ac- § 141.340 Lifejackets.
cordance with the requirements of (a) Each towing vessel must carry at
§ 199.130 of this chapter, as far as is least one appropriately-sized life-
practicable on existing towing vessels. jacket, approved under approval series
160.002, 160.005, 160.055, 160.155, or
§ 141.315 Marking of survival craft and 160.176, for each person on board.
stowage locations.
(b) For towing vessels with berthing
Survival craft and stowage locations aboard, a sufficient number of addi-
must be marked in accordance with the tional lifejackets must be carried so
requirements of §§ 199.176 and 199.178 of that a lifejacket is immediately avail-
this chapter. able for persons at each normally
manned watch station.
§ 141.320 Inflatable survival craft plac- (c) Where alternative means are used
ards.
to meet the requirements of this sec-
Every towing vessel equipped with an tion, as permitted by § 141.225, there
inflatable survival craft must have, in must be at least one lifejacket for each
conspicuous places near each inflatable person onboard. Any TSMS applicable
survival craft, approved placards or to the towing vessel must specify the
other posted instructions for launching number and location of lifejackets in
and inflating inflatable survival craft. such a manner as to facilitate imme-
diate accessibility at normally occu-
§ 141.325 Survival craft equipment. pied spaces including, but not limited
(a) Each item of survival craft equip- to, accommodation spaces and watch
ment must be of good quality, effective stations.
for the purpose it is intended to serve, (d) Lifejackets must be readily acces-
and secured to the craft. sible.
(b) Each towing vessel carrying a (e) If the towing vessel carries inflat-
lifeboat must carry equipment in ac- able lifejackets they must be of similar
cordance with § 199.175 of this chapter. design to each other and have the same
(c) Each life float and rigid buoyant mode of operation.
apparatus must be fitted with a life- (f) Each lifejacket must be marked:
line, pendants, a painter, and floating (1) In block capital letters with the
electric water light approved under ap- name of the vessel; and
proval series 161.010. (2) With Type I retro-reflective mate-
rial approved under approval series
§ 141.330 Skiffs as survival craft. 164.018. The arrangement of the retro-
A skiff may be substituted for all or reflective material must meet IMO
part of the approved survival craft for Resolution A.658(16) (incorporated by
towing vessels that do not operate reference, see § 136.112 of this sub-
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more than 3 miles from shore. A skiff chapter).

used as a survival craft does not re- (g) Lifejackets must have the fol-
quire Coast Guard approval but must: lowing attachments and fittings:

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(1) Each lifejacket must have a life- accommodation spaces and watch sta-
jacket light approved under approval tions.
series 161.012 or 161.112 securely at- (4) A towing vessel operating on riv-
tached to the front shoulder area of the ers or in a limited geographic area is
lifejacket. not required to carry immersion suits.
(2) Each lifejacket must have a whis- (b) Immersion suits carried on towing
tle firmly secured by a cord to the life- vessels must meet the requirements of
jacket. § 199.70(c) and (d) of this chapter.
(h) Stowage positions for lifejackets
stowed in a berthing space or state- § 141.360 Lifebuoys.
room and all lifejacket containers (a) A towing vessel must carry
must be marked in block capital let- lifebuoys as follows:
ters and numbers with the minimum (1) A towing vessel less than 26 feet
quantity, identity, and, if sizes other length must carry a minimum of one
than adult or universal sizes are used lifebuoy of not less than 510 millime-
on the vessel, the size of the lifejackets ters (20 inches) in diameter.
stowed inside the container. The equip- (2) A towing vessel of at least 26 feet,
ment may be identified in words or but less than 79 feet, in length must
with the appropriate symbol from IMO carry a minimum of two lifebuoys lo-
Resolution A.760(18) (incorporated by cated on opposite sides of the vessel
reference, see § 136.112 of this sub- where personnel are normally present.
chapter). Lifebuoys must be at least 610 millime-
ters (24 inches) in diameter.
§ 141.350 Immersion suits. (3) A towing vessel 79 feet or more in
(a) Except as provided in paragraph length must carry four lifebuoys, with
(a)(4) of this section, each towing ves- one lifebuoy located on each side of the
sel operating north of lat. 32° N. or operating station. Lifebuoys must be
south of lat. 32° S. must carry the num- at least 610 millimeters (24 inches) in
ber of immersion suits as prescribed in diameter.
this paragraph (a): (4) Where alternative means are used
(1) Each towing vessel operating in to meet the requirements of this sec-
those regions must carry at least one tion, as permitted by § 141.225, any
appropriate-size immersion suit, ap- TSMS applicable to the towing vessel
proved under approval series 160.171, for must specify the number and location
each person onboard. of lifebuoys in such a manner as to fa-
(2) In addition to the immersion suits cilitate rapid deployment of lifebuoys
required under paragraph (a)(1) of this from exposed decks, including the pilot
section, each watch station, work sta- house.
tion, and industrial work site must (b) Each lifebuoy on a towing vessel
have enough immersion suits to equal must:
the number of persons normally on (1) Be approved under approval series
watch in, or assigned to, the station or 160.050 or 160.150;
site at one time. However, an immer- (2) Be capable of being rapidly cast
sion suit is not required at a station or loose;
site for a person whose cabin or berth- (3) Not be permanently secured to the
ing area (and the immersion suits vessel in any way;
stowed in that location) is readily ac- (4) Be marked in block capital letters
cessible to the station or site. with the name of the vessel; and
(3) Where alternative means are used (5) Be orange in color, if on a vessel
to meet the requirements of this sec- on an oceans or coastwise route.
tion, as permitted by § 141.225, there (c) Lifebuoys must have the following
must be at least one immersion suit of attachments and fittings:
the appropriate size for each person on- (1) At least one lifebuoy must have a
board. Any TSMS applicable to the lifeline, secured around the body of the
towing vessel must specify the number lifebuoy. If more than one lifebuoy is
and location of immersion suits in such carried, at least one must not have a
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a manner as to facilitate immediate lifeline attached. Each lifeline on a

accessibility at normally occupied lifebuoy must:
spaces including, but not limited to, (i) Be buoyant;

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(ii) Be of at least 18.3 meters (60 feet) ited to daytime operation, in which
in length; case no floating electric water light is
(iii) Be non-kinking; required. The water light must be at-
(iv) Have a diameter of at least 7.9 tached by the lanyard with a corrosion-
millimeters (5⁄16 inch); resistant clip to allow the water light
(v) Have a breaking strength of at to be quickly disconnected from the
least 5 kilonewtons (1,124 pounds); and lifebuoy. The clip must have a strength
(vi) Be of a dark color if synthetic, or of at least 22.7 kilograms (50 pounds).
of a type certified to be resistant to de- (4) Each lifebuoy with a floating elec-
terioration from ultraviolet light. tric water light must have a lanyard of
(2) At least two lifebuoys on a towing at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in
vessel greater than 26 feet must be length, but not more than 1,830 milli-
fitted with a floating electric water meters (6 feet), securing the water
light approved under approval series light around the body of the lifebuoy.
161.010 or 161.110, unless the towing ves-
sel is limited to daytime operation, in § 141.370 Miscellaneous life saving re-
which case no floating electric water quirements for towing vessels.
light is required. Miscellaneous lifesaving require-
(3) If a towing vessel carries only one ments are summarized in Table 141.370
lifebuoy, the lifebuoy must be fitted of this section. Equipment require-
with a floating electric water light ap- ments are based on the area in which a
proved under approval series 161.010 or towing vessel is operating, not the
160.110, unless the towing vessel is lim- route for which it is certificated.
TABLE 141.370—MISCELLANEOUS LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT
Area of operation

Great Lakes and lakes, Coastwise and ltd. coast-

Equipment bays, and sounds as de-
Limited wise
(46 CFR section) fined in § 136.110
geographic Rivers Oceans
area ≤3 miles ≤3 miles ≤3 miles >3 miles
from shore from shore from shore from shore

Visual Distress Signals 3 day and 3 3 day and 3 3 day and 3 6 day and 6 3 day and 3 6 day and 6 6 day and 6
(§ 141.375). night. night. night. night. night. night. night.
EPIRBs (§ 141.380) ........ .................... .................... .................... 1 1 .............. 1¥ ............. 1 ................ 1
Line Throwing Appli- .................... .................... .................... .................... .................... 1¥ ............. 1
ances (§ 141.385).
1 Great Lakes service only.

§ 141.375 Visual distress signals. approval series 160.037, are only accept-
(a) Carriage requirement. A towing able as day signals.
vessel must carry a combination of day (d) Limited geographic area. A vessel
and night visual distress signals indi- operating in a limited geographic area
cated in Table 141.370 of § 141.370 for on a short run limited to approxi-
specified areas where the vessel oper- mately 30 minutes away from the dock
ates. is not required to carry visual distress
(b) Day and night visual distress sig- signals under this section.
nals. Hand-held red flare distress sig- (e) Stowage. Each pyrotechnic dis-
nals, approved under approval series tress signal carried to meet this sec-
160.021 or 160.121, and hand-held rocket- tion must be stowed in either:
propelled parachute red flares, ap- (1) A portable watertight container
proved under approval series 160.036 or carried at the operating station. Port-
160.136, are acceptable as both day and able watertight containers for pyro-
night signals. technic distress signals must be of a
(c) Signals for day visual distress only. bright color and must be clearly
Floating orange smoke signals, ap- marked in legible contrasting letters
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proved under approval series 160.022, at least 12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)
160.122, or 160.157, and hand-held orange
high with ‘‘DISTRESS SIGNALS’’; or
smoke distress signals, approved under

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(2) A pyrotechnic locker secured PART 142—FIRE PROTECTION

above the freeboard deck, away from
heat, in the vicinity of the operating Subpart A —General
station.
Sec.
§ 141.380 Emergency position indi- 142.100 Purpose.
cating radio beacon (EPIRB). 142.105 Applicability and delayed implemen-
tation for existing vessels.
(a) Each towing vessel operating on
oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Subpart B—General Requirements for
beyond 3 nautical miles from shore Towing Vessels
upon the Great Lakes must carry a
Category 1, 406 MHz satellite Emer- 142.205 Alternate standards.
142.210 Alternate arrangements or equip-
gency Position Indicating Radio Bea- ment.
con (EPIRB) that meets the require- 142.215 Approved equipment.
ments of 47 CFR part 80. 142.220 Fire hazards to be minimized.
(b) When the towing vessel is under- 142.225 Storage of flammable or combustible
way, the EPIRB must be stowed in its products.
float-free bracket with the controls set 142.226 Firefighter’s outfit.
for automatic activation and be 142.227 Fire axe.
mounted in a manner so that it will 142.230 Hand-portable fire extinguishers and
semi-portable fire-extinguishing sys-
float free if the towing vessel sinks. tems.
(c) The name of the towing vessel 142.235 Vessels contracted for prior to No-
must be marked or painted in clearly vember 19, 1952.
legible letters on each EPIRB, except 142.240 Inspection, testing, maintenance,
on an EPIRB in an inflatable liferaft. and records.
(d) The owner or managing operator 142.245 Requirements for training crews to
respond to fires.
must maintain valid proof of registra-
tion. Subpart C—Fire Extinguishing and
Note to paragraph (d). Registration Detection Requirements
information can be found at
www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov/. 142.300 Excepted vessels.
142.315 Additional fire-extinguishing equip-
§ 141.385 Line throwing appliance. ment requirements.
142.325 Fire pumps, fire mains, and fire
Each towing vessel operating in hoses.
oceans and coastwise service must have 142.330 Fire-detection system requirements.
a line throwing appliance approved AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308,
under approval series 160.040. 3316, 8104, 8904; 33 CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation
(a) Stowage. The line throwing appli- 0170.1.
ance and its equipment must be readily SOURCE: USCG–2006–24412, 81 FR 40101, June
accessible for use. 20, 2016, unless otherwise noted.
(b) Additional equipment. The line
throwing appliance must have: Subpart A—General
(1) The equipment on the list pro-
vided by the manufacturer with the ap- § 142.100 Purpose.
proved appliance; and This part contains requirements for
(2) An auxiliary line that: fire suppression and detection equip-
(i) Is at least 450 meters (1,500 feet) ment and arrangements on towing ves-
long; sels.
(ii) Has a breaking strength of at
least 40 kilonewtons (9,000 pounds- § 142.105 Applicability and delayed im-
force); and plementation for existing vessels.
(iii) Is, if synthetic, of a dark color or This part applies to all towing ves-
certified by the manufacturer to be re- sels subject to this subchapter.
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sistant to deterioration from ultra- (a) An existing towing vessel must

violet light. comply with the requirements in this
part no later than either July 20, 2018

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or the date the vessel obtains a Certifi- guishing systems required by this part
cate of Inspection (COI), whichever must be approved by the Commandant
date is earlier. (CG–ENG). Where other equipment in
(b) The delayed implementation pro- this part is required to be approved,
visions in paragraph (a) of this section such equipment requires the specific
do not apply to a new towing vessel. approval of the Commandant.
(b) A listing of approved equipment
Subpart B—General Requirements and materials may be found online at
for Towing Vessels https://cgmix.uscg.mil/equipment. Each
cognizant OCMI may be contacted for
§ 142.205 Alternate standards. information concerning approved
(a) Towing vessels in compliance equipment and materials.
with Chapter II–2 of SOLAS (incor- (c) New installations of fire-extin-
porated by reference, see § 136.112 of guishing and fire-detection equipment
this subchapter) will be deemed to be of a type not required, or in excess of
in compliance with this part. that required by this part, may be per-
(b) Towing vessels that comply with mitted if Coast Guard approved, or if
other alternate standards, deemed by accepted by the local OCMI, a TPO, or
the Commandant to provide an equiva- a Nationally Recognized Testing Lab-
lent level of safety and performance, oratory (NRTL). Existing equipment
will be in compliance with this part. and installations not meeting the ap-
plicable requirements of this part may
§ 142.210 Alternate arrangements or be continued in service so long as they
equipment. are in good condition and accepted by
(a) Alternate arrangements or equip- the local OCMI or TPO.
ment to comply with this part may be
approved in accordance with § 136.115 of § 142.220 Fire hazards to be mini-
this subchapter. mized.
(b) All owners or operators of towing Each towing vessel must be main-
vessels with a Towing Safety Manage- tained and operated so as to minimize
ment System (TSMS) may comply with fire hazards and to ensure the fol-
the requirements of subpart B of this lowing:
part by outfitting their vessels with (a) All bilges and void spaces are kept
appropriate alternate arrangements or
free from accumulation of combustible
equipment so long as these variations
and flammable materials and liquids
provide an equivalent level of safety
insofar as practicable.
and performance and are properly doc-
umented in the TSMS. (b) Storage areas are kept free from
(c) The cognizant Officer in Charge, accumulation of combustible and flam-
Marine Inspection (OCMI) may require mable materials insofar as practicable.
a towing vessel to carry specialized or
§ 142.225 Storage of flammable or com-
additional fire protection, suppression, bustible products.
or detection equipment if:
(1) He or she determines that the con- (a) Paints, coatings, or other flam-
ditions of the voyage render the re- mable or combustible products onboard
quirements of this part inadequate; or a towing vessel must be stored in a des-
(2) The towing vessel is operated in ignated storage room or cabinet when
globally remote areas or severe envi- not in use.
ronments not covered under this part. (b) If a storage room is provided, it
These areas may include, but are not may be any room or compartment that
limited to, polar regions, remote is- is free of ignition sources.
lands, areas of extreme weather, and (c) If a dedicated storage cabinet is
other remote areas where timely emer- provided it must be secured to the ves-
gency assistance cannot be anticipated. sel so that it does not move and must
be either:
§ 142.215 Approved equipment. (1) A flammable liquid storage cabi-
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(a) All hand-portable fire extin- net that satisfies UL 1275 (incorporated
guishers, semi-portable fire-extin- by reference, see § 136.112 of this sub-
guishing systems, and fixed fire-extin- chapter); or

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(2) A flammable liquid storage cabi- for the largest. Sizes I and II are hand-
net that satisfies FM Approvals Stand- portable fire extinguishers; sizes III,
ard 6050 (incorporated by reference, see IV, and V are semi-portable fire-extin-
§ 136.112 of this subchapter); or guishing systems, which must be fitted
(3) Another suitable steel container with hose and nozzle or other practical
that provides an equivalent level of means to cover all portions of the
protection. space involved. Examples of the sizes
(d) A B–II portable fire extinguisher for some of the typical hand-portable
must be located near the storage room fire extinguishers and semi-portable
or cabinet. This is in addition to the fire-extinguishing systems appear in
portable fire extinguishers required by Table 142.230(c) of this section.
Tables 142.230(d)(1) and 142.230(d)(2) of
§ 142.230. TABLE 142.230(c)—PORTABLE AND SEMI-
PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS
§ 142.226 Firefighter’s outfit.
Carbon dioxide, Dry chemical,
Classi- Foam, liters
Each towing vessel 79 feet or more in fication (gallons) kilograms kilograms
(pounds) (pounds)
length operating on oceans and coast-
wise routes that does not have an in- B–I ......... 4.75 (1.25) 2 (4) 1 (2)
stalled fixed fire-extinguishing system B–II ........ 9.5 (2.5) 7 (15) 4.5 (10)
B–III ....... 45 (12) 16 (35) 9 (20)
must have the following: B–IV ....... 75 (20) 23 (50) 13.5 (30)
(a) At least two firefighter’s outfits B–V ........ 125 (33) 45 (100) 23 (50)
that meet NFPA 1971 (incorporated by
reference, see § 136.112 of this sub- (d)(1) Towing vessels of 65 feet or less
chapter); and in length must carry at least the min-
(b) Two self-contained breathing ap- imum number of hand-portable fire ex-
paratus of the pressure demand, open tinguishers set forth in Table
circuit type, approved by the National 142.230(d)(1) of this section.
Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH), under 42 CFR part 84. TABLE 142.230(d)(1)—B–I HAND-PORTABLE
The breathing apparatus must have a FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
minimum 30-minute air supply and full Minimum number of B–I hand-port-
facepiece. able fire extinguishers required 1

§ 142.227 Fire axe. Length, feet No fixed Fixed

fire-extinguishing fire-extinguishing
Each towing vessel must be equipped system in system in
machinery space machinery space
with at least one fire axe that is read-
ily accessible for use from the exterior Under 26 2 .................. 1 0
26 and over, but
of the vessel. under 40 ................. 2 1
40 and over, but not
§ 142.230 Hand-portable fire extin- over 65 ................... 3 2
guishers and semi-portable fire-ex- 1 One B–II hand-portable fire extinguisher may be sub-
tinguishing systems. stituted for two B–I hand-portable fire extinguishers.
2 See § 136.105 of this subchapter concerning vessels
(a) Hand-portable fire extinguishers under 26 feet.
and semi-portable fire-extinguishing
systems are classified by a combina- (2) Towing vessels of more than 65
tion letter and Roman numeral. The feet in length must carry at least the
letter indicates the type of fire which minimum number of hand-portable fire
the unit could be expected to extin- extinguishers set forth in Table
guish, and the Roman numeral indi- 142.230(d)(2) of this section.
cates the relative size of the unit.
TABLE 142.230(d)(2)—B–II HAND-PORTABLE
(b) For the purpose of this sub-
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
chapter, all required hand-portable fire
extinguishers and semi-portable fire- Gross tonnage— Minimum number
extinguishing systems must include of B–II hand-
portable fire ex-
Type B classification, suitable for ex- Over Not over tinguishers
tinguishing fires involving flammable
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................................ 50 .......................... 1
liquids, grease, etc. 50 ........................... 100 ........................ 2
(c) The number designations for size 100 ......................... 500 ........................ 3
run from ‘‘I’’ for the smallest to ‘‘V’’ 500 ......................... 1,000 ..................... 6

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TABLE 142.230(d)(2)—B–II HAND-PORTABLE once every 12 months, as prescribed in

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS—Continued paragraphs (a)(1) through (8) of this
section, or more frequently if other-
Gross tonnage— Minimum number
of B–II hand- wise required by the TSMS applicable
Over Not over portable fire ex- to the vessel.
tinguishers
(1) Portable fire extinguishers must
1,000 ...................... ................................ 8 be tested in accordance with the in-
spection, maintenance procedures and
(i) In addition to the hand-portable hydrostatic pressure tests required by
extinguishers required by paragraph Chapters 7 and 8 of NFPA 10, Portable
(d)(2) of this section, one Type B–II Fire Extinguishers (incorporated by
hand-portable fire extinguisher must reference, see § 136.112 of this sub-
be fitted in the engine room for each chapter), with the frequency as speci-
1,000 brake horsepower of the main en- fied by NFPA 10. In addition, carbon di-
gines or fraction thereof. A towing ves- oxide and Halocarbon portable fire ex-
sel is not required to carry more than tinguishers must be refilled when the
six additional B–II extinguishers in the net content weight loss exceeds that
engine room for this purpose, irrespec- specified for fixed systems in Table
tive of horsepower. 142.240 of this section.
(ii) [Reserved] (2) Semi-portable and fixed fire-extin-
(e) The frame or support of any size guishing systems must be inspected
III, IV, or V semi-portable extinguisher and tested, as required by Table 142.240
fitted with wheels must be welded or of this section, in addition to the tests
otherwise permanently attached to a required by §§ 147.60 and 147.65 of this
steel bulkhead or deck to prevent it chapter.
from rolling under heavy sea condi- (3) Flexible connections and dis-
tions. charge hoses on all semi-portable ex-
§ 142.235 Vessels contracted for prior tinguishers and fixed extinguishing
to November 19, 1952. systems must be inspected and tested
in accordance with § 147.65 of this chap-
(a) Towing vessels contracted for
ter.
construction prior to November 19,
1952, must meet the applicable provi- (4) All cylinders containing com-
sions of this part concerning the num- pressed gas must be tested and marked
ber and general type of equipment re- in accordance with § 147.60 of this chap-
quired. ter.
(b) Existing equipment and installa- (5) All piping, controls, valves, and
tions previously approved, but not alarms must be inspected; and the op-
meeting the applicable requirements eration of controls, alarms, ventilation
for approval by the Commandant, may shutdowns, and pressure-operated
be continued in service so long as they dampers for each fixed fire-extin-
are in good condition. guishing system and detecting system
(c) All new installations and replace- must be tested, to determine that the
ments must meet the requirements of system is operating properly.
this part. (6) The fire main system must be
charged, and sufficient pressure must
§ 142.240 Inspection, testing, mainte- be verified at the most remote and
nance, and records. highest outlets.
(a) Inspection and testing. All hand- (7) All fire hoses must be inspected
portable fire extinguishers, semi-port- for excessive wear, and subjected to a
able fire-extinguishing systems, fire- test pressure equivalent to the max-
detection systems, and fixed fire-extin- imum service pressure. All fire hoses
guishing systems, including ventila- which are defective and incapable of re-
tion, machinery shutdowns, and fixed pair must be destroyed.
fire-extinguishing system pressure-op- (8) All smoke- and fire-detection sys-
erated dampers onboard the vessel, tems, including detectors and alarms,
must be inspected or tested at least must be tested.
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TABLE 142.240—SEMI-PORTABLE AND FIXED FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS

Type system Test

Carbon dioxide ......................... Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight loss exceeds 10 percent of weight of the charge. Test
time delays, alarms, and ventilation shutdowns with carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or other non-
flammable gas as stated in the system manufacturer’s instruction manual. Inspect hoses for
damage or decay. Ensure that nozzles are unobstructed. Cylinders must be tested and
marked, and all flexible connections on fixed carbon dioxide systems must be tested or re-
newed, as required by §§ 147.60 and 147.65 of this chapter.
Halon and Halocarbon .............. Recharge or replace if weight loss exceeds 5 percent of the weight of the charge or if cylinder
has a pressure gauge, recharge cylinder if pressure loss exceeds 10 percent adjusted for
temperature. Test time delays, alarms, and ventilation shutdowns with carbon dioxide, nitro-
gen, or other nonflammable gas as stated in the system manufacturer’s instruction manual.
Inspect hoses for damage or decay. Ensure that nozzles are unobstructed. Cylinders must
be tested and marked, and all flexible connections to Halon 1301 and halocarbon cylinders
must be tested or renewed, as required by §§ 147.60 and 147.65 or § 147.67 of this chapter.
NOTE: Halon 1301 system approvals have expired, but existing systems may be retained if
they are in good and serviceable condition to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard inspector.
Dry Chemical (cartridge oper- Inspect pressure cartridge and replace if end is punctured or if determined to have leaked or is
ated). in an unsuitable condition. Inspect hose and nozzle to see if they are clear. Insert charged
cartridge. Ensure dry chemical is free flowing (not caked) and extinguisher contains full
charge.
Dry chemical (stored pressure) See that pressure gauge is within operating range. If not, or if the seal is broken, weigh or oth-
erwise determine that extinguisher is fully charged with dry chemical. Recharge if pressure
is low or dry chemical is needed.
Foam (stored pressure) ............ See that pressure gauge, if so equipped, is within the operating range. If not, or if the seal is
broken, weigh or otherwise determine that extinguisher is fully charged with foam. Recharge
if pressure is low or foam is needed. Replace premixed agent every 3 years.
Inert gas .................................... Recharge or replace if cylinder pressure loss exceeds 5 percent, adjusted for temperature.
Test time delays, alarms, and ventilation shutdowns with carbon dioxide, nitrogen, or other
nonflammable gas as stated in the system manufacturer’s instruction manual. Inspect hoses
and nozzles to ensure they are clear.
Water mist ................................ Test and inspect system in accordance with the maintenance instructions in the system manu-
facturer’s design, installation, operation, and maintenance manual.

(b) Maintenance. In addition to the (2) The records of inspections and

requirements in paragraph (a) of this tests of hand-portable fire extin-
section, all fire-suppression and detec- guishers and semi-portable fire-extin-
tion equipment and systems on board a guishing systems may be recorded in
towing vessel must be maintained in accordance with paragraph (c)(1) of this
accordance with the attached name- section, or on a tag attached to each
plate, manufacturer’s approved design unit by a qualified servicing organiza-
manual, or as otherwise provided in tion.
any TSMS applicable to the vessel.
(c) Records. (1) The records of inspec- § 142.245 Requirements for training
tions and tests of fire-detection sys- crews to respond to fires.
tems and fixed fire-extinguishing sys-
(a) Drills and instruction. The master
tems must be recorded in the TVR, of-
of a towing vessel must ensure that
ficial logbook, or in accordance with
each crewmember participates in fire-
any TSMS applicable to the vessel. The
following minimum information is re- fighting drills and receives instruction
quired: at least once each month. The instruc-
(i) The dates when inspections and tion may coincide with the drills, but
tests were performed, the number and is not required to do so. All crew-
any other identification of each unit members must be familiar with their
inspected and tested, the results of the fire-fighting duties, and, specifically
inspections and tests, and the name of how to:
the crewmember, surveyor or auditor (1) Fight a fire in the engine room
and any others conducting the inspec- and elsewhere onboard the towing ves-
tions and tests, must be included. sel, including how to:
(ii) Receipts and other records gen- (i) Operate all of the fire-extin-
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erated by these inspections and tests guishing equipment onboard the tow-
must be retained for at least 1 year and ing vessel;
made available upon request.

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(ii) Stop any mechanical ventilation Subpart C—Fire Extinguishing and

system for the engine room and effec- Detection Equipment Require-
tively seal all natural openings to the ments
space to prevent leakage of the extin-
guishing agent; and § 142.300 Excepted vessels.
(iii) Operate the fuel shut-off(s) for Excepted vessels, as defined in
the engine room. § 136.110 of this subchapter, need not
(2) Activate the general alarm; comply with the provisions of §§ 142.315
(3) Report inoperative alarm systems through 142.330.
and fire-detection systems; and
(4) Don a firefighter’s outfit and a § 142.315 Additional fire-extinguishing
equipment requirements.
self-contained breathing apparatus, if
the vessel is so equipped. (a) A towing vessel that is:
(b) Alternative form of instruction. (1) Certificated for rivers, lakes,
bays, and sounds, less than 3 nautical
Video training, followed by a discus-
miles from shore on the Great Lakes;
sion led by someone familiar with the
or
contingencies listed in paragraph (a) of (2) Certificated for limited coastwise,
this section, is an acceptable, alter- coastwise, oceans or waters beyond 3
native form of instruction. This in- nautical miles from shore on the Great
struction may occur either onboard or Lakes, whose contract for construction
off the towing vessel. was executed prior to August 27, 2003;
(c) Participation in drills. Drills must or
take place onboard the towing vessel as (3) Pushing a barge ahead or hauling
if there were an actual emergency. a barge alongside, when the barge’s
They must include: coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great
(1) Participation by all crew- Lakes route is restricted, as indicated
members; on its COI, so that the barge may oper-
(2) Breaking out and using, or simu- ate ‘‘in fair weather only, within 12
lating the use of, emergency equip- miles of shore’’ or with words to that
effect, must be equipped with either:
ment;
(i) An approved B–V semi-portable
(3) Testing of all alarm and detection fire-extinguishing system to protect
systems by operation of the test switch the engine room; or
or by activation of one or more devices; (ii) A fixed fire-extinguishing system
(4) Putting on protective clothing by installed to protect the engine room.
at least one person, if the towing vessel (b) A towing vessel that is certifi-
is so equipped; and cated for limited coastwise, coastwise,
(5) Functionally testing the self- oceans, or beyond 3 nautical miles from
priming capability of the portable fire shore on the Great Lakes whose con-
pump, if the towing vessel is so tract for construction was executed on
equipped. or after August 27, 2003, except for
(d) Safety orientation. The master those specified in paragraph (a)(3) of
must ensure that each crewmember this section, must be equipped with
who has not participated in the drills both:
required by paragraph (a) of this sec- (1) An approved B–V semi-portable
tion and received the instruction re- fire-extinguishing system to protect
the engine room; and
quired by that paragraph (a) receives a
(2) A fixed fire-extinguishing system
safety orientation within 24 hours of
installed to protect the engine room.
reporting for duty. The safety orienta-
tion must cover the particular contin- § 142.325 Fire pumps, fire mains, and
gencies listed in paragraph (a) of this fire hoses.
section. Each towing vessel must have either
Note to § 142.245. See § 140.915 for re- a self-priming, power-driven, fixed fire
quirements for keeping records of pump, a fire main, and hoses and noz-
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training. zles in accordance with paragraphs (a)

through (d) of this section; or a port-
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accordance with paragraphs (e) and (f) tect engine room fires. The owner or
of this section. managing operator must ensure the
(a) A fixed fire pump must be capable following:
of: (1) Each detector, control panel, re-
(1) Delivering water simultaneously mote indicator panel, and fire alarm
from the two highest hydrants, or from are approved by the Commandant
both branches of the fitting if the high- under approval series 161.002 or listed
est hydrant has a Siamese fitting, at a by a NRTL as set forth in 29 CFR
pitot-tube pressure of at least 344 1910.7;
kilopascals (kPa) (50 pounds per square (2) The system is installed, tested,
inch (psi)), and a flow rate of at least and maintained in accordance with the
300 liters per minute (lpm) (80 gallons manufacturer’s design manual;
per minute (gpm)); and (3) The system is arranged and in-
(2) Being energized remotely from a stalled so a fire in the engine room
safe place outside the engine room and automatically sets off alarms on a fire
at the pump. detection control panel at the oper-
(b) All suction valves necessary for ating station. On vessels with more
the operation of the fire main must be than one operating station, only one of
kept in the open position or capable of them must be outfitted with a fire de-
operation from the same place where tection control panel. Any other oper-
the remote fire pump control is lo- ating station must be outfitted with ei-
cated. ther a fire detection control panel or a
(c) The fire main must have a suffi- remote indicator panel;
cient number of fire hydrants with at- (4) The control panel includes:
tached hose to allow a stream of water (i) A power available light;
to reach any part of the machinery (ii) An audible to notify crew of a
space using a single length of fire hose. fire;
(d) The hose must be a lined commer- (iii) Visual alarm alarms to identify
cial fire hose 15 meters (50 feet) in the zone or zones of origin of the fire;
length, at least 40 millimeters (1.5 (iv) A means to silence the audible
inches) in diameter, and fitted with a alarm while maintaining indication by
nozzle made of corrosion-resistant ma- the visual alarms;
terial capable of providing a solid (v) A circuit-fault detector test-
stream and a spray pattern. switch, or internal supervision of cir-
(e) The portable fire pump must be cuit integrity; and
self-priming and power-driven, with: (vi) Labels for all switches and indi-
(1) A minimum capacity of at least cator lights, identifying their func-
300 LPM (80 gpm) at a discharge gauge tions.
pressure of not less than 414 kPa (60 (5) The system draws power from two
psi), measured at the pump discharge; sources. Switchover from the primary
(2) A sufficient amount of lined com- source to the secondary source may be
mercial fire hose 15 meters (50 feet) in either manual or automatic;
length, at least 40 mm (1.5 inches) in (6) The system serves no other pur-
diameter and immediately available to pose, unless it is an engine room moni-
attach to it so that a stream of water toring system complying with para-
will reach any part of the vessel; and graph (a)(8) of this section; and
(3) A nozzle made of corrosion-resist- (7) The design of the system and its
ant material capable of providing a installation on the towing vessel is cer-
solid stream and a spray pattern. tified and inspected by a registered
(f) The pump must be stowed with its professional engineer with experience
hose and nozzle outside of the machin- in fire-detection system design, by a
ery space. technician with qualifications as a Na-
tional Institute for Certification in En-
§ 142.330 Fire-detection system re- gineering Technologies (NICET) level
quirements. IV fire alarm engineering technician,
(a) Fire-detection systems. Except as or by an authorized classification soci-
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provided in paragraph (a)(8) of this sec- ety with equivalent experience, to

tion, each towing vessel must have a comply with paragraphs (a)(1) through
fire-detection system installed to de- (6) of this section.

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(8) A towing vessel whose construc- 143.240 Communication requirements.

tion was contracted for prior to Janu- 143.245 Readiness and testing.
ary 18, 2000, may use an existing engine 143.250 System isolation and markings.
room monitoring system (with fire-de- 143.255 Fuel system requirements.
tection capability) instead of a fire-de- 143.260 Fuel shutoff requirements.
143.265 Additional fuel system requirements
tection system, if the monitoring sys-
for towing vessels built after January 18,
tem is operable and complies with 2000.
paragraphs (a)(2) through (7) of this 143.270 Piping systems and tanks.
section, and uses detectors listed by an 143.275 Bilge pumps or other dewatering ca-
NRTL. pability.
(b) Smoke detection in berthing spaces. 143.300 Pressure vessels.
Each towing vessel must be equipped 143.400 Electrical systems, general.
with a means to detect smoke in the 143.410 Shipboard lighting.
berthing spaces and lounges that alerts 143.415 Navigation lights.
individuals in those spaces. This may 143.450 Pilothouse alerter system.
be accomplished by an installed detec- 143.460 Towing machinery.
tion system, or by using individual bat-
Subpart C—Requirements for New Towing
tery-operated detectors meeting UL 217
Vessels
(incorporated by reference, see § 136.112
of this subchapter). Detection systems 143.500 Applicability.
or individual detectors must be kept 143.510 Verification of compliance with de-
operational at all times when the crew sign standards.
is onboard the towing vessel. 143.515 Towing vessels built to recognized
(c) Heat-detection system in galley. classification society rules.
Each new towing vessel equipped with 143.520 Towing vessels built to American
Boat and Yacht Council standards.
a galley must have a heat-detection
143.540 Pumps, pipes, valves, and fittings for
system with one or more restorable essential systems.
heat-sensing detectors to detect fires 143.545 Pressure vessels.
in the galley. The system must be ar- 143.550 Steering systems.
ranged to sound an audible alarm at 143.555 Electrical power sources, generators,
each operating station. This may be a and motors.
separate zone in the detection system 143.560 Electrical distribution panels and
required by paragraph (a) of this sec- switchboards.
tion, or a separate detection system 143.565 Electrical overcurrent protection
complying with paragraphs (a)(1) and other than generators and motors.
143.570 Electrical grounding and ground de-
(2) of this section.
tection.
143.575 Electrical conductors, connections,
PART 143—MACHINERY AND ELEC- and equipment.
TRICAL SYSTEMS AND EQUIP- 143.580 Alternative electrical installations.
MENT 143.585 General requirements for propulsion,
steering, and related controls on vessels
that move tank barges carrying oil or
Subpart A—General hazardous material in bulk.
Sec. 143.590 Propulsor redundancy on vessels
143.100 Purpose. that move tank barges carrying oil or
143.105 Applicability. hazardous material in bulk.
143.115 Definitions. 143.595 Vessels with one propulsor that
move tank barges carrying oil or haz-
Subpart B—Requirements for All Towing ardous material in bulk.
Vessels 143.600 Alternative standards for vessels
that move tank barges carrying oil or
143.200 Applicability. hazardous material in bulk.
143.205 General. 143.605 Demonstration of compliance on ves-
143.210 Alternate design or operational con- sels that move tank barges carrying oil
siderations. or hazardous material in bulk.
143.215 Existing vessels built to class.
AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308,
143.220 Machinery space fire prevention.
3316, 8104, 8904; 33 CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation
143.225 Control and monitoring require-
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No. 0170.1.
ments.
143.230 Alarms and monitoring. SOURCE: USCG–2006–24412, 81 FR 40101, June
143.235 General alarms. 20, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

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Subpart A—General (b) The crew of each towing vessel

must demonstrate the ability to oper-
§ 143.100 Purpose. ate the primary and auxiliary machin-
This part contains requirements for ery and electrical systems for which
the design, installation, and operation they are responsible, and to do so
of primary and auxiliary machinery under normal and emergency condi-
and electrical systems and equipment tions. This includes, but is not limited
on towing vessels. to, responses to alarms and restoration
of propulsion and steering in the event
§ 143.105 Applicability. of failure.
This part applies to all towing ves- (c) Propulsion machinery, including
sels subject to this subchapter. The main engines, reduction gears, shaft-
specific applicability of requirements ing, bearings, and electrical equipment
in each subpart is set forth in that sub- and systems, must:
part. (1) Be maintained to ensure proper
operation;
§ 143.115 Definitions. (2) Be suitable for route and service;
The definitions provided in § 136.110 of and
this subchapter apply to this part. In (3) Have suitable propulsion controls
addition, the following definition ap- to provide the operator full control at
plies exclusively to this part: each operating station.
Independent means the equipment is (d) Repairs and minor alterations to
arranged to perform its required func- existing towing vessels must be made
tion regardless of the state of oper- in accordance with this part. New in-
ation, or failure, of other equipment. stallations that are not replacements
in kind must comply with the require-
Subpart B—Requirements for All ments of subpart C of this part, if ap-
Towing Vessels plicable.

§ 143.200 Applicability. § 143.210 Alternate design or oper-

(a) This subpart applies to all towing ational considerations.
vessels subject to this subchapter. (a) Machinery or electrical systems
(b) Except as noted paragraph (c) of of a novel design, unusual form, or spe-
this section, which lists later imple- cial material that cannot be reviewed
mentation dates for requirements in or approved in accordance with this
§§ 143.450 and 143.460, an existing towing part, may be approved by the Com-
vessel must comply with the applicable manding Officer, Marine Safety Center.
requirements in this part no later than It must be shown by systematic anal-
either July 20, 2018 or the date the ves- ysis, based on engineering principles,
sel obtains a Certificate of Inspection that the machinery or electrical equip-
(COI), whichever date is earlier. The ment or system provides an equivalent
delayed implementation provisions in level of safety. The owner or managing
this section do not apply to a new tow- operator must submit detailed plans,
ing vessel.
material component specifications, and
(c) Existing vessels must meet the pi-
design criteria, including the expected
lothouse alerter and towing machinery
towing vessel service and operating en-
requirements of §§ 143.450 and 143.460 no
vironment, to the Marine Safety Cen-
later than 5 years after the issuance of
the first COI for the vessel. ter. Examples of novel design include
use of liquefied natural gas, com-
§ 143.205 General. pressed natural gas, or propane fuel for
propulsion, and hybrid, fuel cell, or
(a) Machinery and electrical systems
battery propulsion.
must be designed and maintained to
provide for safe operation of the towing (b) Alternate arrangements or equip-
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vessel and safety of persons onboard ment to comply with this part may be
under normal and emergency condi- approved in accordance with § 136.115 of
tions. this subchapter.

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§ 143.215 Existing vessels built to class. when an emergency condition exists or

(a) An existing towing vessel classed an essential system develops problems
by a recognized classification society, that require attention. The following
as appropriate for the intended service alarms must be provided:
and routes, is considered in compliance (1) Main engine low lubricating oil
with the machinery and electrical pressure;
standards of this subpart. (2) Main engine high cooling water
(b) An existing vessel built and temperature;
equipped to conform to a recognized (3) Auxiliary generator engine low lu-
classification society’s rules, appro- bricating oil pressure;
priate for the intended service and (4) Auxiliary generator engine high
routes, but not currently classed, may cooling water temperature;
be deemed by the Officer in Charge, (5) High bilge levels;
Marine Inspection (OCMI), or third- (6) Low hydraulic steering fluid lev-
party organization (TPO), to be in com- els, if applicable; and
pliance with this part, provided that (7) Low fuel level, if fitted with a day
the towing vessel conforms to the class tank.
rules.
(b) Alarms must:
(c) Existing vessels meeting either
paragraph (a) or (b) of this section (1) Be visible and audible at each op-
must also meet the requirements of erating station. The alarm located at
§§ 143.245 and 143.450. the operating station may be a sum-
mary alarm; if the alarm at the oper-
§ 143.220 Machinery space fire preven- ating station is a summary alarm, the
tion. specific alarm condition must be indi-
(a) All seals and gaskets must be cated at the machinery or bilge loca-
properly maintained to prevent leaks tion;
of flammable or combustible liquid, as (2) Have a means to test actuation at
those terms are defined in 46 CFR sub- each operating station or have a con-
part 30.10, into the machinery space. tinuous self-monitoring alarm system
(b) Piping and machinery compo- which actuates if an alarm point fails
nents that exceed 220 °C (428 °F), in- or becomes disabled;
cluding fittings, flanges, valves, ex- (3) Continue until they are acknowl-
haust manifolds, and turbochargers, edged; and
must be insulated. Measures must be in (4) Not interfere with night vision at
place to prevent flammable or combus- the operating station.
tible liquid piping leaks from coming (c) The following systems must be
into contact with these components. equipped with gauges at the machinery
(c) Flammable and combustible prod- location:
ucts must not be stored in machinery (1) Main engine lubricating oil pres-
spaces, unless they are stored in a suit- sure and main engine RPM;
able container that meets the require- (2) Main engine cooling water tem-
ments of § 142.225 of this subchapter. perature;
§ 143.225 Control and monitoring re- (3) Auxiliary generator engine lubri-
quirements. cating oil pressure and auxiliary gener-
ator engine RPM;
(a) Each towing vessel must have a
means to monitor and control the (4) Auxiliary generator engine cool-
amount of thrust, rudder angle, and (if ing water temperature; and
applicable) direction of thrust, at each (5) Hydraulic steering fluid pressure,
operating station. if the vessel is equipped with hydraulic
(b) Each towing vessel equipped with steering systems.
rudder(s) must have a means to mon-
itor and control the position of the § 143.235 General alarms.
rudder(s) at each operating station. (a) This section does not apply to an
excepted vessel as defined in § 136.110 of
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§ 143.230 Alarms and monitoring. this subchapter.

(a) Each towing vessel must have a (b) Each towing vessel must be fitted
reliable means to provide notification with a general alarm that:

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(1) Is activated at each operating sta- Tests and examinations must verify
tion and can notify persons onboard in that the system or equipment func-
the event of an emergency; tions as designed. If a component is
(2) Is capable of notifying persons in found unsatisfactory, it must be re-
any accommodation, work space, and paired or replaced. Test and examina-
the engine room; tion procedures must be in accordance
(3) Has installed, in the engine room with manufacturer’s instructions or
and any other area where background the Towing Safety Management Sys-
noise makes a general alarm hard to tem (TSMS) applicable to the vessel, if
hear, a supplemental flashing red light the vessel has a TSMS.
that is identified with a sign that (b) Each towing vessel must perform
reads: ‘‘Attention General Alarm— the applicable tests in Table 143.245(b)
When Alarm Sounds or Flashes Go to of this section. The tests required by
Your Station’’; and this section must be recorded in ac-
(4) A public-address (PA) system or cordance with part 140 of this sub-
other means of alerting all persons on chapter.
the towing vessel may be used in lieu
of the general alarm in paragraph (b) of TABLE 143.245(b)—REQUIRED TESTS AND
this section if the system meets the re- FREQUENCY
quirements of paragrahs (b)(2) and (3) Tests of: Frequency:
of this section.
Propulsion controls; ahead Before the vessel gets under-
§ 143.240 Communication require- and astern at the oper- way, but no more than once
ments. ating station. in any 24 hour period.
Steering controls at the op- Before the vessel gets under-
(a) This section does not apply to an erating station. way, but no more than once
excepted towing vessel as defined in in any 24 hour period.
Pilothouse alerter system .... Weekly.
§ 136.110 of this subchapter. All alternate steering and At least once every 3 months.
(b) Each towing vessel must be fitted propulsion controls.
with a communication system between Power supply for alarm ac- At least once every 3 months.
the pilothouse and the engine room tuation circuits for alarms
required by § 143.230.
that: Communications required by Weekly.
(1) Consists of either fixed or portable § 143.240.
equipment, such as a sound-powered General alarm if the vessel Weekly.
telephone, portable radios, or other re- is so equipped.
Emergency lighting and At least once every 3 months.
liable method of voice communication, power if the vessel is so
with a main or reserve power supply equipped.
that is independent of the towing ves- Charge of storage batteries At least once every 3 months.
if the vessel is so
sel’s electrical system; and equipped, for emergency
(2) Provides two-way voice commu- lighting and power.
nication and calling between the pilot- Alarm setpoints .................... Twice every 5 years, with no
house and either the engine room or a more than 3 years elapsing
since last test.
location immediately adjacent to an Pressure vessel relief valves Twice every 5 years, with no
exit from the engine room. more than 3 years elapsing
(c) Towing vessels with more than since last test.
All other essential systems At least once every 3 months.
one propulsion unit and independent
pilothouse control for all engines are
not required to have internal commu- § 143.250 System isolation and mark-
nication systems. ings.
(d) When the pilothouse engine con- Electrical equipment, piping for
trols and the access to the engine room flammable or combustible liquid, sea-
are within 3 meters (10 feet) of each water cooling, or fire-fighting systems
other and allow unobstructed visible must be provided with isolation devices
contact between them, direct voice and markings as follows:
communication is acceptable instead of (a) Electrical equipment must be pro-
a communication system. vided with circuit isolation and must
be marked as described in § 143.400.
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§ 143.245 Readiness and testing. (b) Electrical panels or other enclo-

(a) Essential systems or equipment sures containing more than one source
must be regularly tested and examined. of power must be fitted with a sign

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warning persons of this condition and (c) The valve must be installed in the
identifying where to secure all sources. fuel piping directly outside of the fuel
(c) Piping for flammable or combus- oil supply tank.
tible liquid, seawater cooling, or fire- (d) The valve must be operable from
fighting systems must be fitted with a safe place outside the space where
isolation valves that are clearly the valve is installed.
marked by labeling or color coding (e) Each remote valve control must
that enables the crew to identify its be marked in clearly legible letters, at
function. least 25 millimeters (1 inch) high, indi-
(d) Any piping system that pene- cating the purpose of the valve and the
trates the hull below the waterline way to operate it.
must be fitted with an accessible valve,
located as close to the hull penetration § 143.265 Additional fuel system re-
as is practicable, for preventing the ac- quirements for towing vessels built
cidental admission of water into the after January 18, 2000.
vessel either through such pipes or in (a) Applicability. This section applies
the event of a fracture of such pipe. to towing vessels that are not excepted
The valve must be clearly marked by vessels, as defined in § 136.110 of this
labeling or color coding that enables subchapter, and that were built after
the crew to identify its function. January 18, 2000. Except for outboard
(e) Color coding required by this sec-
engines or portable bilge or fire pumps,
tion may be met by complying with
each fuel system must comply with
coding standards contained in the ISO
this section.
14726:2008(E) (incorporated by ref-
erence, see § 136.112 of this subchapter), (b) Portable fuel systems. The vessel
or in accordance with the TSMS appli- must not incorporate or carry portable
cable to the vessel. fuel systems, including portable tanks
and related fuel lines and accessories,
§ 143.255 Fuel system requirements. except when used for outboard engines
(a) Fuel systems for towing vessel or portable bilge or fire pumps. The de-
main engines and generators must have sign, construction, and stowage of
a documented maintenance plan to en- portable tanks and related fuel lines
sure proper operation of the system. and accessories must comply with the
(b) A continuous supply of clean fuel ABYC H–25 (incorporated by reference,
must be provided to main propulsion see § 136.112 of this subchapter).
engines and generators. (c) Vent pipes for integral fuel tanks.
(c) The fuel system must include fil- Each integral fuel tank must have a
ters and/or purifiers. Where filters are vent that connects to the highest point
used: of the tank, discharges on a weather
(1) A supply of spare fuel filters must deck through a bend of 180 degrees, and
be provided onboard; and is fitted with a 30-by-30-mesh corro-
(2) Fuel filters must be replaced in sion-resistant flame screen. Vents from
accordance with manufacturer’s re- two or more fuel tanks may combine in
quirements or the vessel’s TSMS, if ap- a system that discharges on a weather
plicable. deck. The net cross-sectional area of
(d) Except as otherwise permitted the vent pipe for the tank must be not
under § 143.210 or § 143.520, no fuel other less than 312.3 square millimeters (0.484
than diesel fuel may be used. square inches), for any tank filled by
gravity. The cross-sectional area of the
§ 143.260 Fuel shutoff requirements. vent pipe, or the sum of the vent areas
(a) This section does not apply to an when multiple vents are used, must not
excepted towing vessel as defined in be less than that of the fill pipe cross-
§ 136.110 of this subchapter. sectional area for any tank filled by
(b) To stop the flow of fuel in the pump pressure.
event of a fire or break in the fuel line, (d) Fuel piping. Except as permitted
a remote fuel shutoff valve must be in paragraphs (d)(1) through (3) of this
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fitted on any fuel line that supplies section, each fuel line must be seam-
fuel directly to a propulsion engine or less and made of steel, annealed cop-
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Each fuel line must have a wall thick- dewatering. Any portable pump must
ness no less than 0.9 millimeters (0.035 have sufficient hose length and pump-
inches) except for the following: ing capability. All installed bilge pip-
(1) Aluminum piping is acceptable on ing must have a check/foot valve in
an aluminum-hull towing vessel if it is each bilge suction that prevents unin-
at least Schedule 80 in thickness. tended backflooding through bilge pip-
(2) Nonmetallic flexible hose is ac- ing.
ceptable if it:
(i) Is used in lengths of not more § 143.300 Pressure vessels.
than 0.76 meters (30 inches); (a) Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet
(ii) Is visible and easily accessible; in volume and over 15 pounds per
(iii) Does not penetrate a watertight square inch maximum allowable work-
bulkhead; ing pressure (MAWP) must be equipped
(iv) Is fabricated with an inner tube
with an indicating pressure gauge (in a
and a cover of synthetic rubber or
readily visible location) and with one
other suitable material reinforced with
or more spring-loaded relief valves.
wire braid; and
The total relieving capacity of such re-
(v) Either:
lief valves must prevent pressure from
(A) If designed for use with compres-
exceeding the MAWP, as established by
sion fittings, is fitted with suitable,
the manufacturer, by more than 10 per-
corrosion-resistant, compression fit-
tings, or fittings compliant with the cent.
SAE J1475 Revised JUN96 (incorporated (b) Pressure vessels must be exter-
by reference, see § 136.112 of this sub- nally examined annually. Relief valves
chapter); or must be tested in accordance with
(B) If designed for use with clamps, is § 143.245.
installed with two clamps at each end (c) All pressure vessels must have the
of the hose. Clamps must not rely on MAWP indicated by a stamp, name-
spring tension and must be installed plate, or other means visible to the
beyond the bead or flare or over the crew.
serrations of the mating spud, pipe, or (d) Pressure vessels installed after
hose fitting. July 20, 2018, or the date the vessel ob-
(3) Nonmetallic flexible hose com- tains a Certificate of Inspection (COI),
plying with SAE J1942 Revised APR2007 whichever date is earlier, must meet
(incorporated by reference, see § 136.112 the requirements of § 143.545.
of this subchapter), is also acceptable.
[USCG–2006–24412, 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016;
(e) Alternative standards. A towing 81 FR 47312, July 21, 2016]
vessel of less than 79 feet in length may
comply with any of the following § 143.400 Electrical systems, general.
standards for fuel systems instead of
those of paragraph (d) in this section: (a) Electrical systems and equipment
(1) ABYC H–33 (incorporated by ref- must function properly and minimize
erence, see § 136.112 of this subchapter); system failures and fire and shock haz-
(2) Chapter 5 of NFPA 302 (incor- ards.
porated by reference, see § 136.112 of (b) Installed electrical power
this subchapter); or source(s) must be capable of carrying
(3) 33 CFR chapter I, subchapter S the electrical load of the towing vessel
(Boating Safety). under normal operating conditions.
(c) Electrical equipment must be
§ 143.270 Piping systems and tanks. marked with its respective current and
Piping and tanks exposed to the out- voltage ratings.
side of the hull must be made of metal (d) Individual circuit breakers on
and maintained in a leak free condi- switchboards and distribution panels
tion. must be labeled with a description of
the loads they serve.
§ 143.275 Bilge pumps or other (e) Electrical connections must be
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dewatering capability. suitably installed to prevent them

There must be an installed or port- from coming loose through vibration or
able bilge pump for emergency accidental contact.

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(f) Electrical equipment and elec- have a system to detect when its mas-
trical cables must be suitably pro- ter or mate (pilot) becomes incapaci-
tected from wet and corrosive environ- tated. The system must:
ments. (1) Have an alarm in the pilothouse
(g) Electrical components that pose distinct from any other alarm;
an electrical hazard must be in an en- (2) Require action from the master or
closure. officer in charge of a navigational
(h) Electrical conductors passing watch, during an interval not to exceed
though watertight bulkheads must be 10 minutes, in order to reset the alarm
installed so that the bulkhead remains timer; and
watertight. (3) Immediately (within 30 seconds)
(i) The connections of flexible cable notify another crewmember if the pi-
plugs and socket outlets must be de- lothouse alarm is not acknowledged.
signed to prevent unintended separa- (b) The time interval for the system
tion. alarm must be adjustable. The time
may be adjusted by the owner or man-
§ 143.410 Shipboard lighting. aging operator but must not be in ex-
(a) Sufficient lighting suitable for cess of 10 minutes. This time interval,
the marine environment must be pro- and information on alerter operation,
vided within crew working and living must be provided on board and speci-
areas. fied in the vessel’s TSMS if applicable.
(b) Emergency lighting must be pro- (c) The system alarm may be reset
vided for all internal crew working and physically (e.g. a push button), or the
living areas. Emergency lighting reset may be accomplished by a link to
sources must provide for sufficient illu- other pilothouse action such as rudder
mination under emergency conditions or throttle control movement, or mo-
to facilitate egress from each space and tion detection of personnel.
must be either: (d) A towing vessel need not comply
(1) Automatic, battery-operated with with this section if a second person is
a duration of no less than 2 hours; or provided in the pilothouse.
(2) Non-electric, phosphorescent ad- (e) Towing vessels 65 feet or less in
hesive lighting strips that are installed length are not required to have a pilot-
along escape routes and sufficiently house alerter system.
visible to enable egress with no power.
(c) Each towing vessel must be § 143.460 Towing machinery.
equipped with at least two portable, (a) Towing machinery such as cap-
battery-powered lights. One must be lo- stans, winches, and other mechanical
cated in the pilothouse and the other devices used to connect the towing ves-
at the access to the engine room. sel to the tow must be designed and in-
stalled to maximize control of the tow.
§ 143.415 Navigation lights. (b) Towing machinery for towing
(a) Towing vessels more than 65 feet astern must have sufficient safeguards,
in length must use navigation lights e.g., towing bitt with crossbar, to pre-
that meet UL 1104 (incorporated by ref- vent the machinery from becoming dis-
erence, see § 136.112 of this subchapter) abled in the event the tow becomes out
or other standards accepted by the of line.
Coast Guard. (c) Towing machinery used to con-
(b) Towing vessels 65 feet or less in nect the towing vessel to the tow must
length may meet the requirements list- be suitable for its intended service. It
ed in 33 CFR 183.810 or paragraph (a) of must be capable of withstanding expo-
this section. sure to the marine environment, likely
mechanical damage, static and dy-
§ 143.450 Pilothouse alerter system. namic loads expected during intended
(a) Except as provided in paragraph service, the towing vessel’s horsepower,
(d) or (e) of this section, a towing ves- and arrangement of the tow.
sel with overnight accommodations (d) When a winch that has the poten-
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and alternating watches (shift work), tial for uncontrolled release under ten-
when pulling, pushing or hauling sion is used, a warning must be in place
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this. When safeguards designed to pre- that the vessel continues to conform to
vent uncontrolled release are utilized, the ABS rules.
they must not be disabled. (c) A vessel that complies with this
(e) Each owner or managing operator subpart as described in paragraph (a) or
must develop procedures to routinely (b) must also meet the requirements
examine, maintain, and replace cap- described in §§ 143.585 through 143.595 or
stans, winches, and other machinery the requirements of § 143.600 if it moves
used to connect the towing vessel to tank barges carrying oil or hazardous
the tow. material in bulk.
(d) Vessels meeting either paragraph
Subpart C—Requirements for New (a) or (b) of this section are considered
Towing Vessels as being in compliance with subpart B
of this part except for the readiness
§ 143.500 Applicability. and testing requirements of § 143.245,
(a) This subpart applies to a new tow- and pilothouse alerter requirements of
ing vessel, as defined in § 136.110 of this § 143.450.
subchapter, unless it is an excepted (e) Towing vessels built to other rec-
vessel. ognized classification society rules, ap-
(b) Machinery or electrical systems propriate for the intended route and
of a novel design, unusual form, or spe- service, may be considered compliant
cial material must meet section with provisions in this subpart upon
§ 143.210. approval by the Coast Guard.
(c) Unless otherwise noted in
§§ 143.515 and 143.520, new towing vessels § 143.520 Towing vessels built to Amer-
must also meet the requirements of ican Boat and Yacht Council stand-
ards.
subpart B of this part.
(a) Except as noted in paragraphs (b)
§ 143.510 Verification of compliance and (c) of this section, a new towing
with design standards. vessel 65 feet (19.8 meters) or less in
Verification of compliance with the length built to conform with the Amer-
machinery and electrical design stand- ican Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC)
ards in this subpart is obtained by fol- standards listed in this paragraph (a)
lowing the provisions in §§ 144.135 (incorporated by reference, see § 136.112
through 144.145 of this subchapter. of this subchapter), complies with this
subpart:
§ 143.515 Towing vessels built to recog- (1) E–11 (2003)—AC & DC Electrical
nized classification society rules. Systems on Boats;
(a) Except as noted in paragraph (c) (2) H–2 (2002)—Ventilation of Boats
of this section, a towing vessel classed Using Gasoline;
by the American Bureau of Shipping (2) H–22 (2005)—Electric Bilge Pump
(ABS), in accordance with the ABS Systems;
Rules for Building and Classing Steel (3) H–24 (2007)—Gasoline Fuel Sys-
Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in tems;
Length, or the ABS Rules for Building (4) H–25 (2003)—Portable Gasoline
and Classing Steel Vessels for Service Fuel Systems;
on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways (5) H–32 (2004)—Ventilation of Boats
(incorporated by reference, see § 136.112 Using Diesel Fuel;
of this subchapter), as appropriate for (6) H–33 (2005)—Diesel Fuel Systems;
the intended service and routes, com- (7) P–1 (2002)—Installation of Exhaust
plies with this subpart. Systems for Propulsion and Auxiliary
(b) Except as noted in paragraph (c) Engines; and
of this section, a towing vessel built (8) P–4 (2004)—Marine Inboard En-
and equipped to conform to the ABS gines and Transmissions.
rules specified in paragraph (a) of this (b) New towing vessels, 65 feet or less
section and appropriate for the in- in length, built to the ABYC standards
tended service and routes, but not cur- specified in this section are considered
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rently classed, may be deemed by the compliant with subpart B of this part
OCMI or a TPO to be in compliance except for the readiness and testing re-
with this subpart if it can be shown quirements of § 143.245.

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(c) If the vessel moves tank barges § 143.555 Electrical power sources,
carrying oil or hazardous material in generators, and motors.
bulk, it must meet either the require- (a) General requirements. (1) There
ments described in §§ 143.585 through must be a source of electrical power
143.595 or the requirements described in sufficient for:
§ 143.600. (i) All essential systems as defined by
§ 136.110 of this subchapter;
§ 143.540 Pumps, pipes, valves, and fit- (ii) Minimum conditions of habit-
tings for essential systems. ability; and
(a) Pumps, pipes, valves, and fittings (iii) Other installed or portable sys-
in essential systems on vessels must tems and equipment.
meet ABS Rules for Building and (2) Generators and motors must be
Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters suitably rated for the environment
where they operate, marked with their
(295 Feet) in Length (incorporated by
respective ratings, and suitably pro-
reference, see § 136.112 of this sub-
tected against overcurrent.
chapter), Part 4, Chapter 4. (3) A towing vessel, other than an ex-
(b) Pumps, pipes, valves, and fittings cepted vessel, must have a backup or a
in essential systems on towing vessels second power source that has adequate
operating exclusively on rivers or in- capacity to supply power to essential
tracoastal waterways may meet ABS alarms, lighting, radios, navigation
Rules for Building and Classing Steel equipment, and any other essential
Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intra- system identified by the cognizant
coastal Waterways (incorporated by OCMI or a TPO.
reference, see § 136.112 of this sub- (b) Specific requirements. (1) The owner
chapter), Part 4, Chapter 3. or managing operator must complete a
load analysis that shows that the elec-
§ 143.545 Pressure vessels. trical power source is sufficient to
(a) In lieu of meeting the require- power the sum of connected loads de-
ments of § 143.300, pressure vessels in- scribed in paragraph (a)(1) of this sec-
tion utilizing an appropriate load fac-
stalled on new towing vessels must
tor for each load. A record of the anal-
meet the requirements of this section.
ysis must be retained by the owner or
(b) Pressure vessels over 5 cubic feet managing operator.
in volume and more than 15 psi max- (2) Installed generators and motors
imum allowable working pressure must must have a data plate listing rated
meet ABS Rules for Building and kilowatts and power factor (or cur-
Classing Steel Vessels under 90 Meters rent), voltage, and rated ambient tem-
(295 Feet) in Length (incorporated by perature.
reference, see § 136.112 of this sub- (3) Generators must be provided with
chapter), Part 4, Chapter 1, Section 1. overcurrent protection no greater than
115 percent of their rated current and
§ 143.550 Steering systems. utilize a switchboard or distribution
(a) Steering systems must meet ABS panel.
Rules for Building and Classing Steel (4) Motors must be provided with
Vessels under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in overcurrent protection that meets
Length (incorporated by reference, see Parts I through VII, Article 430 of
§ 136.112 of this subchapter), Part 4, NFPA’s National Electrical Code (NEC)
(incorporated by reference, see § 136.112
Chapter 3, Section 3.
of this subchapter). Steering motor cir-
(b) Steering systems on new towing cuits must be protected as per Part 4
vessels operating exclusively on rivers Chapter 6 Section 2, Regulation 11 (ex-
or intracoastal waterways may meet cept 11.7) ofABS Rules for Building and
ABS Rules for Building and Classing Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters
Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and (295 feet) in Length (incorporated by
Intracoastal Waterways (incorporated reference, see § 136.112 of this sub-
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by reference, see § 136.112 of this sub- chapter).

chapter), Part 4, Chapter 2, Section 3. (5) Generators and motors installed
in machinery spaces must be certified

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to operate in an ambient temperature vent a person’s accidental contact with

of 50 °C or be derated, or it can be energized parts.
shown that 40 °C ambient temperature (c) Nonconductive mats or grating
will not be exceeded in these spaces. must be provided on the deck in front
(6) Each generator and motor, except of each switchboard and, if it is acces-
a submersible-pump motor, must be in sible from the rear, on the deck behind
an accessible space which is adequately the switchboard.
ventilated and as dry as practicable, (d) Each un-insulated current-car-
and must be mounted above the bilges. rying part must be mounted on non-
(7) A generator driven by a main pro- combustible, nonabsorbent, and high-
pulsion unit (such as a shaft generator) dielectric insulating material.
may be considered one of the power (e) Equipment mounted on a door of
sources required by paragraph (a) of an enclosure must be constructed or
this section. shielded so that a person will not come
(8) Other than excepted vessels, each into accidental contact with energized
towing vessel must be arranged so that parts.
the following essential loads can be en-
ergized from two independent sources § 143.565 Electrical overcurrent pro-
of electricity: tection other than generators and
(i) High bilge level alarm required by motors.
§ 143.230; (a) General requirement. Power and
(ii) Emergency egress lighting, unless lighting circuits on towing vessels
the requirements of § 143.410(b)(1) or (2) must be protected by suitable overcur-
are met; rent protection.
(iii) Navigation lights; (b) Specific requirements. (1) Cable and
(iv) Pilothouse lighting; wiring used in power and lighting cir-
(v) Engine room lighting; cuits must have overcurrent protection
(vi) Any installed radios and naviga- that opens the circuit at the standard
tion equipment as required by §§ 140.715 setting closest to 80 percent of the
and 140.725; manufacturer’s listed ampacity. Over-
(vii) All distress alerting communica- current protection setting exceptions
tions equipment listed in §§ 140.715 and allowed by NFPA’s National Electrical
140.725; Code (NEC), Article 240 (incorporated
(viii) Any installed fire detection sys- by reference, see § 136.112 of this sub-
tem; and chapter) may be employed.
(ix) Any essential system identified (2) If the manufacturer’s listed
by the cognizant OCMI or TPO, if ap- ampacity is not known, tables ref-
plicable. erenced in Article 310.15(B) of the NEC
(9) If a battery is used as the second (incorporated by reference, see § 136.112
source of electricity required by para- of this subchapter) must be used, as-
graph (b)(8) of this section, it must be suming a temperature rating of 75 °C
capable of supplying the loads for at and an assumed temperature of 50 °C
least three hours. There must be a for machinery spaces and 40 °C for
means to monitor the condition of the other spaces.
battery backup power source. (3) Overcurrent protection devices
must be installed in a manner that will
§ 143.560 Electrical distribution panels not open the path to ground in a cir-
and switchboards.
cuit; only ungrounded conductors must
(a) Each distribution panel or switch- be protected. Overcurrent protection
board on a towing vessel must be: must be coordinated such that an over-
(1) In a location that is accessible, as current situation is cleared by the cir-
dry as practicable, adequately venti- cuit breaker or fuse nearest to the
lated, and protected from falling debris fault.
and dripping or splashing water; and (4) Each transformer must have pro-
(2) Totally enclosed and of the dead- tection against overcurrent that meets
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front type. Article 450 of the NEC (incorporated by

(b) Each switchboard accessible from reference, see § 136.112 of this sub-
the rear must be constructed to pre- chapter).

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(5) On a towing vessel, other than an 100 or more volts must have a ground-
excepted vessel as defined in § 136.110 of ing pole and a grounding conductor in
this subchapter, essential systems and the portable cord.
non-essential systems must not be on (i) In a grounded distribution system,
the same circuit or share the same only grounded, three-prong appliances
overcurrent protective device. may be used. This does not apply to
double-insulated appliances or tools
§ 143.570 Electrical grounding and and appliances of 50 volts or less.
ground detection.
(a) An ungrounded distribution sys- § 143.575 Electrical conductors, con-
tem must be provided with a ground nections, and equipment.
detection system located at the main (a) Each cable and wire on a towing
switchboard or distribution panel that vessel must be installed to meet the
provides continuous indication of cir- following requirements:
cuit status to ground, with a provision (1) Each conductor must have suffi-
to temporarily remove the indicating cient current-carrying capacity for the
device from the reference ground. circuit in which it is used.
(b) A dual voltage or grounded elec-
(2) Cable hangers for overhead and
trical distribution system must have
vertical cable runs must be installed
the neutral suitably grounded. There
with metal supports and retention de-
must be only one connection to ground,
vices at least every 48 inches.
regardless of the number of power
(3) Each wire and cable run must be
sources. This connection must be at
installed in a manner to prevent con-
the main switchboard or distribution
tact with personnel, mechanical haz-
panel.
ards, and leaking fluids. Wire and cable
(c) On a metallic towing vessel, a
runs must not be installed in bilges,
grounded distribution system must be
across a normal walking path, or less
grounded to the hull. This grounded
than 24 inches from the path of mov-
system must be connected to a com-
able machinery (e.g., cranes, elevators,
mon, non-aluminum ground plate. The
forktrucks, etc., where the machinery
ground plate must have only one con-
location can change) unless adequately
nection to the main switchboard or dis-
protected.
tribution panel, and the connection
must be readily accessible for examina- (4) Connections and terminations
tion. must be suitable for the installed con-
(d) On a nonmetallic towing vessel, ductors, and must retain the original
all electrical equipment must be electrical, mechanical, flame-retard-
grounded to a common ground. Mul- ing, and where necessary, fire-resisting
tiple ground plates bonded together are properties of the conductor. If twist-on
acceptable. types of connectors are used, the con-
(e) Each grounding conductor of a nections must be made within an en-
cable must be identified by one of the closure and the insulated cap of the
following means: connector must be secured to prevent
(1) Green braid or green insulation; loosening due to vibration. Twist-on
or type of connectors may not be used for
(2) Stripping the insulation from the making joints in cables, facilitating a
entire exposed length of the grounding conductor splice, or extending the
conductor. length of a circuit.
(f) A towing vessel’s hull may not (5) Each cable and wire must be in-
carry current as a conductor, except stalled so as to avoid or reduce inter-
for an impressed-current cathodic-pro- ference with radio reception and com-
tection system or a battery system pass indication.
used to start an engine. (6) Each cable and wire must be pro-
(g) Cable armor may not be used to tected from the weather.
ground electrical equipment or sys- (7) Each cable and wire must be sup-
tems. ported in order to avoid chafing or
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(h) Each receptacle outlet and at- other damage.

tachment plug for a portable lamp, (8) Each cable and wire must be pro-
tool, or similar apparatus operating at tected by metal coverings or other

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suitable means, if in areas subject to (d) The means to monitor the amount
mechanical abuse. of thrust, rudder angle, and if applica-
(9) Each cable and wire must be suit- ble, direction (ahead or astern) of
able for low temperature and high hu- thrust must be independent of the con-
midity, if installed in refrigerated com- trols required by § 143.225.
partments. (e) The propulsion control system re-
(10) Each cable and wire must be lo- quired by § 143.225 must be designed so
cated outside a tank, unless it supplies that, in the event of a single failure of
power to equipment in the tank. any component of the system, propeller
(11) If wire is installed in a tank, it speed and direction of thrust are main-
must have sheathing or wire insulation tained or reduced to zero.
compatible with the fluid in a tank. (f) On a towing vessel with an inte-
(b) Extension cords must not be used grated steering and propulsion system,
as a permanent connection to a source such as a Z-drive, the control system
of electrical power. required by § 143.225 must be designed
(c) Multi-outlet adapters (power so that, in the event of a single failure
strips) may not be connected to other of any component of the system, pro-
adapters (‘‘daisy-chained’’), or other- peller speed and direction of thrust are
wise used in a manner that could over- maintained or the propeller speed is re-
load the capacity of a receptacle. duced to zero.
(g) An audible and visual alarm must
§ 143.580 Alternative electrical instal-
lations. actuate at each operating station
when:
In lieu of meeting the requirements (1) The propulsion control system
of §§ 143.555 through 143.575, a vessel fails;
may meet the following: (2) A non-follow up steering control
(a) ABS Rules for Building and system fails, if installed; and
Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (3) The ordered rudder angle does not
(295 Feet) in Length (incorporated by match the actual rudder position on a
reference, see § 136.112 of this sub- follow-up steering control system, if
chapter), Part 4, Chapter 6; or installed. This alarm must have an ap-
(b) ABS Rules for Building and propriate delay and error tolerance to
Classing Steel Vessels for Service on eliminate nuisance alarms.
Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways (in-
(h) Alarms must be separate and
corporated by reference, see § 136.112 of
independent of the control system re-
this subchapter), Part 4, Chapter 5, if
quired by § 143.225.
they operate exclusively on rivers or
(i) A means of communication must
intracoastal waterways.
be provided between each operating
§ 143.585 General requirements for station and any crewmember(s) re-
propulsion, steering, and related quired to respond to alarms.
controls on vessels that move tank (j) The two sources of electricity re-
barges carrying oil or hazardous quired by § 143.555(a)(3) and (b)(8) must
material in bulk. be capable of powering electrical loads
(a) There must be an alternate means needed to maintain propulsion, steer-
to control the propulsion and steering ing, and related controls for not less
system which must: than 3 hours.
(1) Be independent of the primary (k) The second source of supply re-
control required by § 143.225; quired by § 143.555(a)(3) must automati-
(2) Be located at or near the propul- cally start to help restore or maintain
sion and steering equipment; and power to propulsion, steering, and re-
(3) Be readily accessible and suitable lated controls when the main power
for prolonged operation. source fails.
(b) There must be a means to commu- (l) Propulsion, steering, or related
nicate between each operating station controls that are directly reliant on
and the alternate propulsion and steer- stored energy, such as compressed air,
ing controls. battery power, or hydraulic pressure,
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(c) There must be a means to stop must have two independent stored en-
each propulsion engine and steering ergy systems, such as compressed air
motor from each operating station. cylinders, battery banks, or hydraulic

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cylinders, that are capable of main- sel that operates exclusively on rivers
taining the vessel’s propulsion, steer- or intracoastal waterways does not
ing, and related controls. need to comply with 4–7–4/3.9 and the
(m) After a power failure, electrical automatic day tank fill pump require-
motors used to maintain propulsion ment of 4–7–4/25.3.
and steering must automatically re-
start when power is restored, unless re- § 143.605 Demonstration of compliance
mote control starting is provided at on vessels that move tank barges
the operating station. carrying oil or hazardous material
in bulk.
§ 143.590 Propulsor redundancy on (a) The owner or managing operator
vessels that move tank barges car- of each towing vessel must devise test
rying oil or hazardous material in procedures that demonstrate compli-
bulk. ance with the design and engineering
(a) A towing vessel must be provided requirements prescribed in this sub-
with at least two independent part.
propulsors unless the requirements of (b) The tests required in paragraph
§ 143.595 are met. (a) of this section must be satisfac-
(b) There must be independent con- torily conducted and witnessed by the
trols for each propulsor at each oper- cognizant OCMI or a TPO. A record of
ating station. the tests must be retained by the
(c) In the event of a failure of a single owner or managing operator and be
propulsor, the remaining propulsor(s) available upon request of the cognizant
must have sufficient power to maneu- OCMI or TPO.
ver the vessel to a safe location.
§ 143.595 Vessels with one propulsor
PART 144—CONSTRUCTION AND
that move tank barges carrying oil ARRANGEMENT
or hazardous material in bulk.
(a) A towing vessel must have inde- Subpart A—General
pendent, duplicate vital auxiliaries. Sec.
For the purpose of this section, vital 144.100 Purpose.
auxiliaries are the equipment nec- 144.105 Applicability and delayed implemen-
essary to operate the propulsion en- tation.
144.120 A classed vessel.
gine, and include fuel pumps, lubri-
144.125 A vessel with a load line.
cating oil pumps, and cooling water 144.130 A vessel built to the International
pumps. In the event of a failure or mal- Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea,
function of any single vital auxiliary, 1974, as amended, requirements.
the propulsion engine must continue to 144.135 Verification of compliance with de-
provide propulsion adequate to main- sign standards.
tain control of the tow. 144.140 Qualifications.
(b) In the event of a failure, the cor- 144.145 Procedures for verification of com-
pliance with design standards.
responding independent duplicate vital 144.155 Verification of compliance with de-
auxiliary, described in paragraph (a) of sign standards for a sister vessel.
this section, must be fully capable of 144.160 Marking.
assuming the operation of the failed
unit. Subpart B—Structure

§ 143.600 Alternative standards for 144.200 Structural standards for an existing

vessels that move tank barges car- vessel.
rying oil or hazardous material in 144.205 Structural standards for a new ves-
bulk. sel.
144.215 Special consideration.
In lieu of meeting §§ 143.585 through
143.595, a towing vessel may comply Subpart C—Stability and Watertight
with Sections 7–5 (class ABCU) and 3–5 Integrity
(class R2) of Part 4 of the ABS Rules
144.300 Stability standards for an existing
for Building and Classing Steel Vessels vessel.
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Under 90 Meters (295 Feet) in Length 144.305 Stability standards for a new vessel.
(incorporated by reference, see § 136.112 144.310 Lifting requirements for a new ves-
of this subchapter), except that a ves- sel.

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144.315 Weight and moment history require- § 144.105 Applicability and delayed im-
ments for a vessel with approved light- plementation.
weight characteristics.
144.320 Watertight or weathertight integ- This part applies to each towing ves-
rity. sel subject to this subchapter. Note
144.330 Review of a vessel’s watertight and that §§ 144.200 and 144.300 only apply to
weathertight integrity. an existing vessel and that the fol-
lowing sections only apply to a new
Subpart D—Fire Protection vessel: §§ 144.205, 144.305, 144.310, 144.405,
144.400 Applicability. 144.410, 144.420, 144.425, 144.430, 144.910,
144.405 Fire hazards to be minimized. and 144.920.
144.410 Separation of machinery and fuel (a) An existing towing vessel must
tank spaces from accommodation spaces. comply with § 144.320 starting July 20,
144.415 Combustibles insulated from heated
2016 and it must comply with the other
surfaces.
144.425 Waste receptacles. applicable requirements in this part no
144.430 Mattresses. later than either July 20, 2018 or the
date the vessel obtains a Certificate of
Subpart E—Emergency Escape Inspection (COI), whichever date is ear-
lier.
144.500 Means of escape.
144.505 Location of escapes. (b) The delayed implementation pro-
144.510 Window as a means of escape. visions in paragraph (a) of this section
144.515 One means of escape required. do not apply to a new towing vessel.
(c) Alterations or modifications made
Subpart F—Ventilation to the structure or arrangements of an
144.600 Ventilation for accommodations. existing vessel that are a major conver-
144.605 Means to stop fans and close open- sion, made on or after the July 20, 2017,
ings. must comply with the regulations ap-
144.610 Ventilation in a vessel more than 65 plied to a new towing vessel of this
feet in length. part insofar as is reasonable and prac-
ticable. Repairs conducted on an exist-
Subpart G—Crew Spaces ing vessel, resulting in no significant
144.700 General requirements. changes to the original structure or ar-
144.710 Overnight accommodations. rangement of the vessel, must comply
144.720 Crew rest consideration. with the standards applicable to the
vessel at the time of construction or,
Subpart H—Rails and Guards as an alternative, with the regulations
144.800 Handrails and bulwarks. in this part.
144.810 Storm rails. [USCG–2006–24412, 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016;
144.820 Guards in dangerous places.
81 FR 47312, July 21, 2016]
144.830 Protection against hot piping.

Subpart I—Visibility § 144.120 A classed vessel.

A vessel currently classed by a recog-
144.905 Operating station visibility.
nized classification society is deemed
144.920 Window or portlight strength in a
new vessel. to be in compliance with the require-
ments of subparts B and C of this part.
AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308,
3316, 8104, 8904; 33 CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation § 144.125 A vessel with a load line.
No. 0170.1.
A vessel with a valid load line certifi-
SOURCE: USCG–2006–24412, 81 FR 40101, June cate issued in accordance with sub-
20, 2016, unless otherwise noted.
chapter E of this chapter may be
deemed in compliance with the require-
Subpart A—General ments of subparts B and C of this part.
§ 144.100 Purpose. § 144.130 A vessel built to the Inter-
This part details the requirements national Convention for the Safety
for design, construction and arrange- of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, re-
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ment, and verification of compliance quirements.

with this part, including document re- A vessel built to the International
view. Convention for the Safety of Life at

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Sea, 1974, as amended, is considered to (b) Verification of compliance with

be in compliance with this part. design standards must be based on ob-
jective evidence of compliance with the
§ 144.135 Verification of compliance applicable requirements and include:
with design standards. (1) A description of the vessel’s in-
Verification of compliance with the tended service and route;
construction and arrangement design (2) The standards used for the vessel’s
standards of this part must be per- design and construction;
formed according to the following (3) Deviations from the standards
table: used, if any;
(4) A statement that the vessel is
TABLE 144.135—VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE suitable for the intended service and
WITH DESIGN STANDARDS route; and
(5) The identification of the indi-
Then the applicable
If the vessel is— requirements must be vidual or entity in Table 144.140 of
met— § 144.140 who conducted the verification
(a) A new vessel, .............................. Before the COI is
of compliance.
issued. (c) Verification of compliance with
(b) A vessel to undergo a major con- Before the major con- design standards must include review
version or alteration to the hull, version or alteration and analyses of sufficient plans, draw-
machinery, or equipment that may is performed.
affect the vessel’s safety,
ings, schematics, calculations, and
(c) A vessel on which a new installa- Before the new instal- other documents to ensure the vessel
tion that is not a ‘‘replacement in lation is performed. complies with the standards used. The
kind’’, plans must be stamped with the seal
authorized for use by the individual or
[USCG–2006–24412, 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016; entity performing the verification of
81 FR 47312, July 21, 2016] compliance, or otherwise indicate that
they have been reviewed and deter-
§ 144.140 Qualifications. mined to meet the applicable standards
Use the following table to determine by an individual or entity who meets
the individual or entity that may con- the requirements of § 144.140.
duct a verification of compliance with (d) A copy of the verified plan must
design standards required by § 144.135. be provided to the cognizant Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) and
TABLE 144.140 the third-party organization (TPO)
conducting the surveys, if applicable,
Verification of compliance
with design standards Provided that— except as provided in paragraph (e) of
may be performed by— this section.
(a) A registered profes- The PE ensures he or she does
(e) Plans verified by an authorized
sional engineer (P.E.) not exceed the scope of his or classification society need only be pro-
licensed by one of the her P.E. license. vided to the Coast Guard upon request.
states of the United (f) If the vessel is a new vessel, a copy
States or the District of
Columbia; of the verified plan must be available
(b) An authorized classi- The authorized classification soci- at the construction site.
fication society that has ety ensures that the employees (g) As referred to in this section, the
been delegated the au- that perform the verification of
thority to issue the compliance holds proper quali-
term plan may include, but is not lim-
SOLAS Cargo Ship fications for the type of ited to drawings, documents, or dia-
Safety Construction verification performed. grams of the following:
Certificate under 46 (1) Outboard profile.
CFR 8.320;
(c) The Coast Guard .......
(2) Inboard profile.
(3) Arrangement of decks.
(4) Midship section and scantling
§ 144.145 Procedures for verification of plans.
compliance with design standards. (5) Survival craft embarkation sta-
(a) Verification of compliance with tions.
design standards, when required by (6) Machinery installation, including,
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§ 144.135, must be performed by an indi- but not limited to:

vidual or entity who meets the require- (i) Propulsion and propulsion control,
ments of § 144.140. including shaft details;

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(ii) Steering and steering control, in- (1) The original vessel has been
cluding rudder details; verified as complying with this part;
(iii) Ventilation diagrams; (2) The owner authorizes the use of
(iv) Fuel transfer and service system, the plans for the original vessels for
including tanks; the new construction of the sister ves-
(v) Piping systems including: bilge, sel;
ballast, hydraulic, combustible and (3) The standards used in the design
flammable liquids, vents, and over- and construction of the original vessel
flows; and have not changed since the original
(vi) Hull penetrations and shell con- verification of compliance;
nections; (4) The sister vessel is built to the
(7) Electrical installation including, same verified plans, drawings, sche-
but not limited to: matics, calculations, and other docu-
(i) Elementary one-line diagram of ments and equipped with machinery of
the power system; the same make and model as the origi-
(ii) Cable lists; nal vessel, and has not been subse-
(iii) Type and size of generators and quently modified;
prime movers; (5) The sister vessel is built in the
(iv) Type and size of generator cables, same shipyard facility as the original
bus-tie cables, feeders, and branch cir- vessel; and
cuit cables;
(6) For a sister vessel subject to a
(v) Power and lighting panelboards
stability standard, that the conditions
with number of circuits and rating of
in Table 144.155 of this section are met:
energy consuming devices;
(vi) Capacity of storage batteries; TABLE 144.155
(vii) Rating of circuit breakers and
switches, interrupting capacity of cir- If— Then—
cuit breakers, and rating and setting of
(i) The delivery date of the sister The approved light-
overcurrent devices; and vessel is not more than 2 years weight characteristics
(viii) Electrical plant load analysis after a previous stability test date of that earlier vessel
as required by § 143.555 of this sub- of either the original vessel or an are adopted by the
chapter. earlier sister vessel, sister vessel;
(ii) Paragraph (a)(6)(i) of this sec- The vertical center of
(8) Lifesaving equipment locations tion does not apply, and the light- gravity (VCG) of the
and installation; weight characteristics determined earlier vessel is
(9) Fire protection equipment instal- from a deadweight survey of the adopted by the sister
sister vessel are shown to meet vessel and used with
lation including, but not limited to: both the following criteria: the lightweight dis-
(i) Fire main system plans and cal- (A) the lightweight displacement dif- placement and LCG
culations; fers by not more than 3 percent determined from the
(ii) Fixed gas fire extinguishing sys- of the earlier vessel’s lightweight deadweight survey of
displacement, and the sister vessel;
tem plans and calculations; (B) the longitudinal center of gravity
(iii) Fire detecting system and smoke (LCG) differs by not more than 1
detecting system plans; percent of the length between
perpendiculars (LBP) of the ear-
(iv) Sprinkler system diagram and lier vessel’s LCG,
calculations; and (iii) Neither paragraph (a)(6)(i) nor The vessel must under-
(v) Portable fire extinguisher types, (ii) of this section apply because go a stability test in
sizes, and locations; both the criteria in paragraphs accordance with 46
(a)(6)(ii)(A) and (B) of this section CFR part 170, sub-
(10) Lines and offsets, curves of form, are not met and lightweight char- part F;
cross curves of stability, tank capac- acteristics were determined from
ities including size and location on ves- a stability test on either the origi-
sel, and other stability documents nal vessel or a sister vessel,
(iv) No vessel of the class of sister One vessel of the class
needed to show compliance; and vessels previously underwent a must undergo a sta-
(11) Towing arrangements. stability test, bility test in accord-
ance with 46 CFR
§ 144.155 Verification of compliance part 170, subpart F,
with design standards for a sister and each sister ves-
vessel. sel to which a sta-
bility standard applies
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(a) Verification of compliance re- must meet either

quired by § 144.135 is not required for a paragraph (a)(6)(ii) or
(iii) of this section.
sister vessel, provided that:

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(b) A statement that verifies sister § 144.205 Structural standards for a

vessel status for each element of para- new vessel.
graph (a) of this section from an indi- (a) Except as provided in paragraphs
vidual or entity meeting the require- (b) and (c) of this section, a new vessels
ments of § 144.140 must be retained and must comply with the standards estab-
produced upon request. lished by the American Bureau of Ship-
ping (ABS) as provided in the following
§ 144.160 Marking. table.
(a) The hull of each documented ves-
TABLE 144.205(a)—STRUCTURAL STANDARDS
sel must be marked as required by part
FOR A NEW VESSEL
67 of this chapter.
(b) The hull of each undocumented For a new vessel to
be certificated for ABS Rules for Building and Classing—
vessel must be marked with its name service on—
and hailing port.
(1) Lakes, bays, and Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295
(c) A vessel complying with either sounds, limited Feet) in Length (incorporated by ref-
§ 144.300(a) or § 144.305 must have draft coastwise, coast- erence, see § 136.112 of this sub-
marks that meet the requirements of wise, and oceans chapter) apply; or
routes;
§ 97.40–10 of this chapter. (2) Rivers or intra- Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers
(d) Each vessel assigned a load line coastal waterways and Intracoastal Waterways (incor-
must have the load line marks and the routes. porated by reference, see § 136.112
of this subchapter) apply.
deck line permanently scribed or em-
bossed as required by subchapter E of (b) Alternate design standards to
this chapter. comply with this subpart may be ap-
(e) Each watertight door and water- proved in accordance with § 136.115 of
tight hatch must be marked on both this subchapter.
sides in clearly legible letters at least (c) The current standards of a recog-
25 millimeters (1 inch) high: ‘‘WATER- nized classification society, other than
TIGHT DOOR—KEEP CLOSED’’ or ABS, may be used provided they are ac-
‘‘WATERTIGHT HATCH—KEEP cepted by the Coast Guard as providing
CLOSED’’. an equivalent level of safety.
(f) Each escape hatch and emergency (d) The structural standard selected
exit used as means of escape must be must be applied throughout the vessel
marked on both sides in clearly legible including design, construction, instal-
letters at least 50 millimeters (2 lation, maintenance, alteration, and
inches) high: ‘‘EMERGENCY EXIT, repair. Deviations are subject to ap-
KEEP CLEAR’’. proval by the Commanding Officer, Ma-
rine Safety Center.
Subpart B—Structure § 144.215 Special consideration.
The cognizant OCMI may give special
§ 144.200 Structural standards for an
existing vessel. consideration to the structural require-
ments for a vessel if that vessel is:
An existing vessel may be deemed by (a) Not greater than 65 feet in length;
the OCMI, or TPO, to be in compliance (b) Operating exclusively within a
with this subpart provided that either: limited geographic area; or
(a) The vessel is built, equipped, and (c) Of an unusual design not con-
maintained to conform to the rules of a templated by the rules of the American
recognized classification society appro- Bureau of Shipping or other recognized
priate for the intended service and classification society.
routes, but not classed; or
(b) The vessel has been both in satis- Subpart C—Stability and
factory service insofar as structural Watertight Integrity
adequacy is concerned and does not
cause the structure of the vessel to be § 144.300 Stability standards for an ex-
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isting vessel.
questioned by either the OCMI, or TPO
engaged to perform an audit or survey. (a) The owner or managing operator
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stability document must be able to Gravity (LCG) and Vertical Center of

readily produce a copy of such docu- Gravity (VCG)) must be maintained.
ment. All weight modifications to the vessel
(b) The owner or managing operator (additions, removals, and relocations)
of an existing vessel not operating including a calculation of the aggre-
under a stability document must be gate weight change (absolute total of
able to show at least one of the fol- all additions, removals, and reloca-
lowing: tions) must be recorded in the history,
(1) The vessel’s operation or a history along with a description of the
of satisfactory service does not cause change(s), when and where accom-
the stability of the vessel to be ques- plished, moment arms, etc. After each
tioned by either the Coast Guard or a modification, the lightweight charac-
TPO engaged to perform an audit or teristics must be recalculated.
survey. (b) When the aggregate weight
(2) The vessel performs successfully change is more than 2 percent of the
on operational tests to determine vessel’s approved lightweight displace-
whether the vessel has adequate sta- ment, or the recalculated change in the
bility and handling characteristics. vessel’s lightweight LCG is more than 1
(3) The vessel has a satisfactory sta- percent of the LBP, a deadweight sur-
bility assessment by means of giving vey must be performed to determine
due consideration to each item that the vessel’s current lightweight dis-
impacts a vessel’s stability character- placement and LCG. Use the following
istics which include, but are not lim- table to determine when the dead-
ited to, the form, arrangement, con- weight survey results or the vessel’s
struction, number of decks, route, and aggregate weight change requires the
operating restrictions of the vessel. vessel to undergo a specified stability
test:
§ 144.305 Stability standards for a new
vessel. TABLE 144.315
Each new vessel must meet the appli- If— Then—
cable stability requirements of part 170
and, if applicable, of part 173, subpart (1) The deadweight survey results the recalculated light-
are both within 1 percent of the weight VCG can be
E, of this chapter in addition to the re- recalculated lightweight displace- accepted as accu-
quirements in the following table: ment and within 1 percent LBP of rate;
the recalculated lightweight LCG,
TABLE 144.305—STABILITY STANDARDS FOR A (2) The deadweight survey results the vessel must under-
NEW VESSEL do not meet the criteria of para- go a stability test in
graph (b)(1) of this section, accordance with 46
Each new vessel certificated Must meet the requirements CFR 170, subpart F;
to operate on— of— (3) The aggregate weight change is the vessel must under-
more than 10 percent of the ves- go a stability test in
(a) Protected waters .............. § 170.173(e)(2) of this chap- sel’s approved lightweight dis- accordance with 46
ter. placement, CFR 170, subpart F.
(b) Partially protected waters §§ 170.170 and 170.173(e)(1)
of this chapter.
(c) Exposed waters or that is §§ 170.170 and 174.145 of § 144.320 Watertight or weathertight
assigned a load line. this chapter. integrity.
(a) Each vessel fitted with installed
§ 144.310 Lifting requirements for a bulwarks around the exterior of the
new vessel. main deck must have sufficient freeing
Each new vessel equipped for lifting ports or scuppers or a combination of
must meet the requirements of part freeing ports and scuppers to allow
173, subpart B, of this chapter. water to run off the deck quickly with-
out adversely affecting the stability of
§ 144.315 Weight and moment history the vessel.
requirements for a vessel with ap- (b) Closure devices must be provided
proved lightweight characteristics. for deckhouse or hull penetrations,
(a) A weight and moment history of which open to the exterior of the vessel
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changes to the vessel since approval of and which may allow water to enter
its lightweight characteristics (dis- the vessel. These devices must be suit-
placement, Longitudinal Center of able for the expected route.

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§ 144.330 Review of a vessel’s water- § 144.430 Mattresses.

tight and weathertight integrity. Each mattress must comply with ei-
The cognizant OCMI may require re- ther:
view of a vessel’s watertight and (a) The Consumer Product Safety
weathertight integrity. This review Commission Standard for Mattress
may be performed by an individual who Flammability (FF 4–72, Amended), 16
meets the requirements of § 144.140. The CFR part 1632, subpart A, and not con-
review may include an examination of tain polyurethane foam; or
a plan that shows the original place- (b) IMO Resolution A.688(17) (incor-
ment of decks and bulkheads. porated by reference, see § 136.112 of
this subchapter) in which case the mat-
tress may contain polyurethane foam.
Subpart D—Fire Protection
§ 144.400 Applicability. Subpart E—Emergency Escape
Except for § 144.415, which applies to § 144.500 Means of escape.
each new and existing vessel, this sub- Where practicable and except as pro-
part applies to each new towing vessel. vided in § 144.515, each space where crew
may be quartered or normally em-
§ 144.405 Fire hazards to be mini-
mized. ployed must have at least two means of
escape. Arrangements on an existing
Each vessel must be designed and vessel may be retained if it is impracti-
constructed to minimize fire hazards cable or unreasonable to provide two
insofar as reasonable and practicable. means of escape.

§ 144.410 Separation of machinery and § 144.505 Location of escapes.

fuel tank spaces from accommoda- The two required means of escape
tion spaces.
must be widely separated and, if pos-
Machinery and fuel tank spaces must sible, at opposite ends or sides of the
be separated from accommodation space. Means may include normal and
spaces by bulkheads. Doors may be in- emergency exits, passageways, stair-
stalled provided they are the self-clos- ways, ladders, deck scuttles, doors, and
ing type. windows.

§ 144.415 Combustibles insulated from § 144.510 Window as a means of es-

heated surfaces. cape.
Internal combustion engine exhaust On a vessel of 65 feet (19.8 meters) or
ducts, galley exhaust ducts and similar less in length, a window or windshield
ignition sources must be insulated with of sufficient size and proper accessi-
bility may be used as one of the re-
noncombustible insulation if less than
quired means of escape from an en-
450 mm (18 inches) away from combus-
closed space, provided it:
tible material. Installations in accord- (a) Does not lead directly overboard;
ance with ABYC P–1 or NFPA 302 (in- (b) Is suitably marked; and
corporated by reference, see § 136.112 of (c) Has a means to open the window
this subchapter) will be considered as or break the glass.
meeting the requirements of this sec-
tion. § 144.515 One means of escape re-
quired.
§ 144.425 Waste receptacles. Only one means of escape is required
Unless other means are provided to from a space where:
ensure that a potential waste recep- (a) The space has a deck area less
tacle fire would be limited to the re- than 30 square meters (322 square feet);
ceptacle, waste receptacles must be (b) There is no stove, heater, or other
constructed of noncombustible mate- source of fire in the space;
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rials with no openings in the sides or (c) The means of escape is located as
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 Coast Guard, DHS § 144.830

(d) If an accommodation space, the § 144.720 Crew rest consideration.

single means of escape does not include
The condition of the crew accom-
a deck scuttle or a ladder.
modations must consider the impor-
tance of crew rest. Factors to consider
Subpart F—Ventilation include vibrations, ambient light, noise
levels, and general comfort. Every ef-
§ 144.600 Ventilation for accommoda-
tions. fort must be made to ensure that quar-
ters help provide a suitable environ-
Each accommodation space on a ves- ment for sleep and off-duty rest.
sel must be ventilated in a manner
suitable for the purpose of the space. Subpart H—Rails and Guards
§ 144.605 Means to stop fans and close § 144.800 Handrails and bulwarks.
openings.
(a) Rails or equivalent protection
Means must be provided for stopping
must be installed near the periphery of
each fan in a ventilation system serv-
all decks accessible to crew. Equiva-
ing machinery spaces and for closing,
lent protection may include lifelines,
in case of fire, each doorway, venti-
wire rope, chains, and bulwarks that
lator, and annular space around fun-
provide strength and support equiva-
nels and other openings into such
lent to fixed rails.
spaces.
(b) In areas where space limitations
§ 144.610 Ventilation in a vessel more make deck rails impractical, such as at
than 65 feet in length. narrow catwalks in way of deckhouse
sides, hand grabs may be substituted.
A vessel of more than 65 feet (19.8 me-
ters) in length with overnight accom- § 144.810 Storm rails.
modations must have a mechanical
ventilation system unless a natural On a vessel in oceans or coastwise
system, such as opening windows, port- service, suitable storm rails or hand
holes, or doors, will provide adequate grabs must be installed in all passage-
ventilation in ordinary weather. ways and at the deckhouse sides where
persons onboard might have normal ac-
cess.
Subpart G—Crew Spaces
§ 144.820 Guards in dangerous places.
§ 144.700 General requirements.
An exposed hazard such as gears and
(a) A crew accommodation space and
rotating machinery, must be protected
a work space must be of sufficient size,
by a cover, guard or rail. This is not
adequate construction, and with suit-
meant to restrict access to towing
able equipment to provide for the safe
equipment such as winches, drums,
operation of the vessel and the protec-
towing gear or steering compartment
tion and accommodation of the crew in
equipment necessary for the operation
a manner practicable for the size, fa-
of the vessel.
cilities, service, route, and modes of
operation of the vessel. § 144.830 Protection against hot pip-
(b) The deck above a crew accommo- ing.
dation space must be located above the
Each exhaust pipe from an internal
deepest load waterline.
combustion engine which is within
§ 144.710 Overnight accommodations. reach of personnel must be insulated or
otherwise guarded to prevent burns. On
Overnight accommodations must be a new vessel, each pipe that contains
provided for crewmembers if it is oper- vapor, gas, or liquid that has a tem-
ated more than 12 hours in a 24-hour perature exceeding 150 °F (65.5 °C)
period, unless the crew is put ashore
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which is within reach of personnel

and the vessel is provided with a new must be insulated where necessary or
crew. otherwise guarded to prevent injury.

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 § 144.905 46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–16 Edition)

Subpart I—Visibility the operating station must have a light

transmission of not less than 70 per-
§ 144.905 Operating station visibility. cent according to Test 2 of ANSI/SAE Z
(a) Windows and other openings at 26.1–1996 (incorporated by reference, see
the operating station must be of suffi- § 136.112 of this subchapter) and must
cient size and properly located to pro- comply with Test 15 of ANSI/SAE Z
vide a clear field of vision for safe oper- 26.1–1996 for Class I Optical Deviation.
ation in any condition.
(b) Means must be provided to ensure § 144.920 Window or portlight strength
that windows immediately forward of in a new vessel.
the operating station in the pilothouse (a) Each window or portlight, and its
allow for adequate visibility to ensure means of attachment to the hull or the
safe navigation regardless of weather deckhouse, must be capable of with-
conditions. This may include mechan-
standing the maximum expected load
ical means such as windshield wipers,
from wind and waves, due to its loca-
defoggers, clear-view screens, or other
such means, taking into consideration tion on the vessel and the vessel’s au-
the intended route of the vessel. thorized route.
(c) The field of vision from the oper- (b) Any covering or protection placed
ating station on a new vessel must ex- over a window or porthole that could
tend over an arc from dead ahead to at be used as a means of escape must be
least 60 degrees on either side of the able to be readily removed or opened
vessel. from within the space.
(d) If a new vessel is towing astern, (c) Glass and other glazing materials
the operating station must be provided used in windows of a new towing vessel
with a view aft. must be materials that will not break
(e) In a new vessel, glass or other into dangerous fragments if fractured.
glazing material used in windows at
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