---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 129.540"
title: "46"
number: "129.540"
heading: "Remote stopping-systems on OSVs of 100 or more gross tons."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/129.540"
---

# §129.540. Remote stopping-systems on OSVs of 100 or more gross tons.

- (a) Except as provided by [paragraph (b)](#b) of this section, each vessel must be fitted with remote stopping-systems that comply with [subpart 111.103](/cfr/46/subpart111.103.md) of this chapter.
- (b) The following remote stopping-systems may substitute for remote stopping-systems that must comply with [subpart 111.103](/cfr/46/subpart111.103.md) of this chapter:
  - (1) **For each propulsion unit, in the pilothouse.**
  - (2) **For each discharge pump for bilge slop or dirty oil, at the deck discharge.**
  - (3) **For each powered ventilation system, outside the space ventilated.**
  - (4) **For each fuel-oil pump, outside the space containing the pump.**
  - (5) **For each cargo-transfer pump for combustible and flammable liquid, at each transfer-control station.**
- (c) Remote stopping-systems required by this section may be combined.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306; sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

### Source

Source: CGD 82-004 and CGD 86-074, 62 FR 49332, Sept. 19, 1997, unless otherwise noted.