§117.25. Additional requirements.
46 C.F.R. § 117.25
Each item of lifesaving equipment carried on board a vessel but not required under this part, must be of an approved type meeting the specifications for lifesaving equipment in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant.
The cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) may require a vessel to carry specialized or additional lifesaving equipment if:
The OCMI determines the conditions of the voyage render the requirements of this part inadequate; or
The vessel is operated in Arctic, Antarctic, or other severe conditions not covered under this part.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.
Source
Source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 911, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise noted.