§27.303. What are the requirements for fire-extinguishing equipment on towing vessels in inland service, and on towing vessels in ocean or coastal service whose construction was contracted for before August 27, 2003?

46 C.F.R. § 27.303

You must carry on your towing vessel both—

(a)

The minimum number of hand-portable fire extinguishers required by subpart 25.30 of this part; and

(b)

By April 29, 2005, either—

(1)

An approved 160-B or 100 lb. CO2 extinguisher, regardless of rating, to protect the engine room; or

(2)

A fixed fire-extinguishing system installed to protect the engine room of the vessel.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

[USCG-2000-6931, 69 FR 34069, June 18, 2004, as amended by USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48246, July 22, 2016]

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 4102 (as amended by Pub. L. 104-324, 110 Stat. 3901); Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

Source: USCG-2000-6931, 69 FR 34069, June 18, 2004, unless otherwise noted.

[USCG-2000-6931, 69 FR 34069, June 18, 2004, as amended by USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48246, July 22, 2016]