46 CFR 199.271 - Lifebuoys.

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Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Oct 15, 2024

§ 199.271 - Lifebuoys.

Each cargo vessel must carry the number of lifebuoys prescribed in table 199.271 of this section.

Table 199.271—Requirements for Lifebuoys on Cargo Vessels

Length of vessel in meters (feet)	Minimum number of lifebuoys
Under 100 (328)	8
100 (328) and under 150 (492)	10
150 (492) and under 200 (656)	12
200 (656) and over	14

authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103,3103,3306,and; and DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2, paragraph (II)(92)(b)

source: CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25313, May 20, 1996, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 199.271