---
kind: "unit"
title: "46"
title_heading: "Shipping"
key: "chI/subchQ/part161"
level: "part"
label: "Part 161"
heading: "Electrical Equipment"
release: "ecfr-current"
date: "2026-08-27"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/chI-subchQ-part161"
sections_count: 42
---

# Part 161 — Electrical Equipment

Title 46 C.F.R. — Shipping › Chapter I — Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security › Subchapter Q — Equipment, Construction, and Materials: Specifications and Approval

## Contents

- [Subpart 161.001 — Subpart 161.001 [Reserved]](/cfr/46/chI-subchQ-part161-subpart161.001.md)
- [Subpart 161.002 — Fire Detection Systems](/cfr/46/chI-subchQ-part161-subpart161.002.md)
- [Subpart 161.006 — Searchlights, Motor Lifeboat, for Merchant Vessels](/cfr/46/chI-subchQ-part161-subpart161.006.md)
- [Subpart 161.008 — Subpart 161.008 [Reserved]](/cfr/46/chI-subchQ-part161-subpart161.008.md)
- [Subpart 161.010 — Floating Electric Waterlight](/cfr/46/chI-subchQ-part161-subpart161.010.md)
- [Subpart 161.011 — Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacons](/cfr/46/chI-subchQ-part161-subpart161.011.md)
- [Subpart 161.012 — Personal Flotation Device Lights](/cfr/46/chI-subchQ-part161-subpart161.012.md)
- [Subpart 161.013 — Electric Distress Light for Boats](/cfr/46/chI-subchQ-part161-subpart161.013.md)