§180.25. Additional requirements.

46 C.F.R. § 180.25

(a)

Each item of lifesaving equipment carried on board a vessel but not required under this part, must be approved by the Commandant.

(b)

The cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) may require a vessel to carry specialized or additional lifesaving equipment if:

(1)

The OCMI determines the conditions of the voyage render the requirements of this part inadequate; or

(2)

The vessel is operated in Arctic, Antarctic, or other severe conditions not covered under this part.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2104, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 975, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise noted.