---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 140.105"
title: "46"
number: "140.105"
heading: "Applicability and delayed implementation for existing vessels."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/140.105"
---

# §140.105. Applicability and delayed implementation for existing vessels.


This part applies to all towing vessels subject to this subchapter.

- (a) With the exception [§ 140.500](/cfr/46/140.500.md), which has a later implementation date, an existing towing vessel must comply with the requirements in this part no later than either July 20, 2018 or the date the vessel obtains a Certificate of Inspection (COI), whichever date is earlier.
- (b) The delayed implementation provisions in [paragraph (a)](#a) of this section do not apply to a new towing vessel.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308, 3316, 8104, 8904; 33 CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation 0170.1.

### Source

Source: USCG-2006-24412, 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016, unless otherwise noted.