§184.404. Radars.
46 C.F.R. § 184.404
A vessel must be fitted with a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) type accepted general marine radar system for surface navigation with a radar screen mounted at the primary operating station if:
The vessel is self-propelled;
The vessel has an oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great Lakes route; and
The vessel carries more than 49 passengers.
A ferry that carries more than 49 passengers on a rivers route not within one mile of land must be fitted with a FCC Type Accepted general marine radar system for surface navigation with a radar screen mounted at the primary operating station.
The radar and its installation must be suitable for the intended speed and route of the vessel.
A vessel operated on a short restricted route need not be fitted with a radar if the cognizant OCMI determines that a radar is not necessary due to the vessel's route and local weather conditions.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2.
Source
Source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 1002, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise noted.