46 CFR 113.30-3 - Means of communications.

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Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Oct 15, 2024

View all text of Subpart 113.30 [§ 113.30-1 - § 113.30-25]

§ 113.30-3 - Means of communications.

(a) An emergency means of communication required by this subpart must—

(1) Be comprised of either fixed or portable equipment; and

(2) Provide common talking means of two-way voice communication and calling among the navigating bridge, emergency control stations, muster stations, embarkation stations, and other strategic positions listed in § 113.30-5.

(b) The means of communication and calling must be a reliable means of voice communication and must be independent of the vessel's electrical system.

[CGD 94-108, 61 FR 28289, June 4, 1996, as amended by USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65201, Oct. 31, 2008]

authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306,3703; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2

source: CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15272, Apr. 8, 1982, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 113.30-3