(a) This part contains the minimum requirements for vessel automated vital systems. Specifically, this part contains—
(1) In subpart 62.25, the general requirements for all vital system automation;
(2) In subpart 62.30, the criteria used to evaluate the designed reliability and safety of all automated vital systems;
(3) In subpart 62.35, the minimum additional equipment, configuration, and functional requirements necessary when certain vital systems are automated; and
(4) In subpart 62.50, the minimum additional requirements when automated systems are provided to replace specific personnel or to reduce overall crew requirements.
(b) [Reserved]
[CGD 81-030, 53 FR 17838, May 18, 1988, as amended by USCG-2020-0634, 89 FR 50189, June 12, 2024]
authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306,
3703,
8105; sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3
source: CGD 81-030, 53 FR 17838, May 18, 1988, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 62.01-3