§ 199.211 Lifebuoys.
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(a) Each passenger vessel must carry the number of lifebuoys prescribed in table 199.211 of this section.
Table 199.211—Requirements for Lifebuoys for Passenger Vessels
| Length of vessel in meters (feet) | Minimum number of lifebuoys |
|---|---|
| Under 60 (196) | 8 |
| 60(196) and under 120(393) | 12 |
| 120(393) and under 180 (590) | 18 |
| 180 (590) and under 240 (787) | 24 |
| 240 (787) and over | 30 |
(b) Notwithstanding § 199.70(a)(3)(ii), each passenger vessel under 60 meters (196 feet) in length must carry at least six lifebuoys with self-igniting lights.
[CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25313, May 20, 1996; 61 FR 40281, Aug. 1, 1996]