46 C.F.R. § 160.051-9

Current through September 30, 2024

Section 160.051-9 - Design and performance of A and B inflatable liferafts

To obtain Coast Guard approval, each A and B inflatable liferaft must comply with the requirements in subpart 160.151, with the following exceptions:

(a)Capacity (IMO LSA Code chapter IV/4.1.2.1). The carrying capacity must be not less than four persons.

(b)Markings (IMO LSA Code, chapter IV/4.2.6.3). The type of equipment pack must be identified as "A" or "B", respectively, instead of "SOLAS A" or "SOLAS B". No "SOLAS" markings may appear on the container.

46 C.F.R. §160.051-9

CGD 85-205, 62 FR 25546, May 9, 1997. Redesignated and amended by USCG-2010-0048, 76 FR 62975, 62976, Oct. 11, 2011