---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 142.235"
title: "46"
number: "142.235"
heading: "Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/142.235"
---

# §142.235. Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

- (a) Towing vessels contracted for construction prior to November 19, 1952, must meet the applicable provisions of this part concerning the number and general type of equipment required.
- (b) Existing equipment and installations previously approved, but not meeting the applicable requirements for approval by the Commandant, may be continued in service so long as they are in good condition.
- (c) All new installations and replacements must meet the requirements of this part.

## 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.