Section 25.30-1 - Applicability(a) This subpart applies to all vessels contracted for on or after August 22, 2016, except for recreational vessels as defined in 33 CFR 175.3 , which are governed by fire safety equipment requirements at 33 CFR part 175 , subpart E.(b) All vessels contracted for before August 22, 2016, and after November 19, 1952, except recreational vessels as defined in 33 CFR 175.3 , must meet the requirements of 46 CFR 25.30-80 .(c) All vessels, contracted for before November 19, 1952, except recreational vessels as defined in 33 CFR 175.3 , must meet the requirements of 46 CFR 25.30-90 .USCG-2006-24797, 77 FR 33871, 6/7/2012; USCG-2012-0196, 81 FR 48245, 8/22/2016; 86 FR 58573, 4/20/2022