46 C.F.R. § 143.230

Current through October 31, 2024
Section 143.230 - Alarms and monitoring
(a) Each towing vessel must have a reliable means to provide notification when an emergency condition exists or an essential system develops problems that require attention. The following alarms must be provided:
(1) Main engine low lubricating oil pressure;
(2) Main engine high cooling water temperature;
(3) Auxiliary generator engine low lubricating oil pressure;
(4) Auxiliary generator engine high cooling water temperature;
(5) High bilge levels;
(6) Low hydraulic steering fluid levels, if applicable; and
(7) Low fuel level, if fitted with a day tank.
(b) Alarms must:
(1) Be visible and audible at each operating station. The alarm located at the operating station may be a summary alarm; if the alarm at the operating station is a summary alarm, the specific alarm condition must be indicated at the machinery or bilge location;
(2) Have a means to test actuation at each operating station or have a continuous self-monitoring alarm system which actuates if an alarm point fails or becomes disabled;
(3) Continue until they are acknowledged; and
(4) Not interfere with night vision at the operating station.
(c) The following systems must be equipped with gauges at the machinery location:
(1) Main engine lubricating oil pressure and main engine RPM;
(2) Main engine cooling water temperature;
(3) Auxiliary generator engine lubricating oil pressure and auxiliary generator engine RPM;
(4) Auxiliary generator engine cooling water temperature; and
(5) Hydraulic steering fluid pressure, if the vessel is equipped with hydraulic steering systems.

46 C.F.R. §143.230

81 FR 40101 , 7/20/2016