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46 CFR §199.170

46 CFR Part 199

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(a)Each vessel must have a line-throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040.

§ 199.170 § 199.170 Line-throwing appliance. (a)Each vessel must have a line-throwing appliance approved under approval series 160.040. (b)The line-throwing appliance and its equipment must be readily accessible for use. (c)Each vessel must carry the following equipment for the line-throwing appliance—

(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.

(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.


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