46 CFR 169.507 - Responsibility of master.

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Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Oct 15, 2024

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§ 169.507 - Responsibility of master.

The master or operator shall ensure that the lifeboats, liferafts, davits, falls, personal flotation devices, and other lifesaving appliances are at all times ready for use, and that all equipment required by the regulations in this subchapter is provided, maintained, serviced, and replaced as indicated.

authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3306,6101; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971-1975 Comp., p. 793; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2; § 169.117 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.

source: CGD 83-005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 169.507