§199.170. Line-throwing appliance.

46 C.F.R. § 199.170

(a)

General. Each vessel must have a line-throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040.

(b)

Stowage. The line-throwing appliance and its equipment must be readily accessible for use.

(c)

Additional equipment. Each vessel must carry the following equipment for the line-throwing appliance—

(1)

The equipment on the list provided by the manufacturer with the approved appliance; and

(2)

An auxiliary line that—

(i)

Is at least 450 meters (1,500 feet) long;

(ii)

Has a breaking strength of at least 40 kiloNewtons (9,000 pounds-force); and

(iii)

Is, if synthetic, of a dark color or certified by the manufacturer to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; Pub. L. 103-206, 107 Stat. 2439; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

Source: CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25313, May 20, 1996, unless otherwise noted.