---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 141.105"
title: "46"
number: "141.105"
heading: "Applicability and delayed implementation for existing vessels."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/141.105"
---

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

- (a) This part applies to all towing vessels subject to this subchapter.
  - (1) 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.
  - (2) The delayed implementation provisions in [paragraph (a)(1)](#a-1) of this section do not apply to a new towing vessel.
- (b) A towing vessel on an international voyage, subject to SOLAS (incorporated by reference, see [§ 136.112](/cfr/46/136.112.md) of this subchapter), must meet the applicable requirements in subchapter W of this chapter.
- (c) Towing vessels in compliance with SOLAS Chapter III will be deemed in compliance with this part.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308, 3316, 8104, 8904; 33 CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

### Source

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