Regulations last checked for updates: Oct 18, 2024

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Oct 15, 2024
§ 160.056-6 - Name plate.

(a) Each rescue boat shall have permanently fitted at the transom a metal name plate, galvanically compatible with the hull material, and bearing information relating to the testing and approval of the prototype boat. Either raised or indented letters shall be used.

(b) The following information shall appear on the name plate:

RescueBoat U.S.C.G. Specification 160.056 Prototype approved (Date) Approved by OCMI (Port) Date of manufacture (Date) Manufacturer's serial No. Manufacturer's name and address
authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103,3103,3306,3703,4102,4302,and; and DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3
cite as: 46 CFR 160.056-6