---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 109.201"
title: "46"
number: "109.201"
heading: "Steering gear, whistles, general alarm, and means of communication."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/109.201"
---

# §109.201. Steering gear, whistles, general alarm, and means of communication.


The master or person in charge shall ensure that—

- (a) Steering gear, whistles, general alarm bells, and means of communication between the bridge or control room and the engine room on self propelled units are inspected and tested—
  - (1) Within 12 hours before getting under way; and
  - (2) At least once each week if under way or on station; and
- (b) Whistles and general alarm bells on all other units are inspected examined and tested at least once each week.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 6101, 10104; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

### Source

Source: CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56828, Dec. 4, 1978, unless otherwise noted.