This part contains the health, safety, and operational requirements for towing vessels and the crewmembers serving onboard them.
This part applies to all towing vessels subject to this subchapter.
(a) With the exception § 140.500, which has a later implementation date, an existing towing vessel must comply with the requirements in this part no later than either July 20, 2018 or the date the vessel obtains a Certificate of Inspection (COI), whichever date is earlier.
(b) The delayed implementation provisions in paragraph (a) of this section do not apply to a new towing vessel.