46 C.F.R. § 141.385

Current through November 30, 2024

Section 141.385 - Line throwing appliance

Each towing vessel operating in oceans and coastwise service must have a line throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040.

(a)Stowage. The line throwing appliance and its equipment must be readily accessible for use.

(b)Additional equipment. The line throwing appliance must have:

(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.

46 C.F.R. §141.385

81 FR 40101 , 7/20/2016