§169.642. Vital systems.
46 C.F.R. § 169.642
For the purpose of this part, the following are considered vital systems—
A marine engineering system identified by the OCMI as being crucial to the survival of the vessel or to the protection of the personnel on board; and
On vessels greater than 120 feet in length—
Bilge system;
Ballast system;
Fire protection system;
Fuel oil system; and
Steering and steering control system.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 3306, 6101; Pub. L. 103-206, 107 Stat. 2439; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971-1975 Comp., p. 793; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4; § 169.117 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.
Source
Source: CGD 83-005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, unless otherwise noted.