out prior approval of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

§ 33.07-20 Inflatable life rafts for lifeboats on certain tank ships of 1,600 to 3,000 gross tons-T/ALL.

(a) On all tank ships of 1,600 gross tons and upwards to 3,000 gross tons, except those required to meet the standards of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1948, inflatable life rafts may be substituted for all except two of the required lifeboats. These lifeboats shall be of a size acceptable to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, and shall be suitable for rescue purposes. In all cases, two approved lifeboats, one on each side, shall be provided.

(b) The aggregate lifeboat and inflatable life raft capacity shall be at least equal to the total number of persons that the lifeboats, for which substitutions are made plus those remaining on board, would have been required to accommodate.

(c) The substitution of inflatable life rafts for lifeboats shall not be made without prior approval of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

§ 33.07-25 Inflatable life rafts for lifeboats on certain tank ships of 3,000 gross tons and upward-T/ALL.

(a) The Commandant may give special consideration to the substitution of approved inflatable life rafts for required lifeboats on tank ships of 3,000 gross tons and over, except those tank ships required to meet the standards of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1948.

Subpart 33.10-Lifeboat Handling

Equipment Requirements

§ 33.10-15 Disengaging apparatusT/OCL.

(a) Type required. (1) Lifeboats on all ocean, coastwise and Great Lakes tankships of over 3,000 gross tons, the construction or conversion of which is started on or after January 1, 1961, shall be fitted with mechanical disengaging apparatus of an approved type constructed in accordance with Subpart 160.033 of Subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter. Such disengaging apparatus shall be so arranged as to make it possible for the lifeboats to be launched while such vessels are under way or stopped, and for both ends of the lifeboat to be released simultaneously,

under tension, by one person. The gears shall be capable of being released from one position in the lifeboat while the boat is fully loaded with allowed persons and equipment. Simultaneous release shall be effected by partially rotating a shaft which shall be continuous and extend from one point of contact with the hooks.

(2) Lifeboats on all ocean, coastwise and Great Lakes tankships of not over 3,000 gross tons shall be fitted with suitable disengaging apparatus. Mechanical disengaging apparatus, if fitted, shall be of approved type constructed in accordance with Subpart 160.033 of Subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter.

(3) Lifeboats on all ocean, coastwise and Great Lakes tankships of over 3,000 gross tons, the construction or conversion of which is started before January 1, 1961, shall be fitted with suitable disengaging apparatus. Mechanical disengaging apparatus, if fitted, shall be as follows:

(i) On all such tankships mechanical disengaging apparatus shall be of a type approved by the Commandant.

(ii) On all such ocean and coastwise tankships, the construction or conversion of which was started on or after July 1, 1961, the arrangement shall be as described in subparagraph (1) of this paragraph.

(b) Replacement of lifeboats on vessels of over 3,000 gross tons. (1) Replacement of lifeboats on ocean, coastwise and Great Lakes tankships of over 3,000 gross tons shall be in accordance with the following:

(i) On and after January 1, 1961, all replacement lifeboats shall be fitted with approved mechanical disengaging apparatus constructed and arranged as described in paragraph (a) (1) of this section.

(ii) Until January 1, 1961, all replacement lifeboats on ocean and coastwise tankships shall be fitted with approved mechanical disengaging apparatus constructed and arranged as described in paragraph (a) (1) of this section if the lifeboat being replaced is fitted with mechanical disengaging apparatus.

(2) Replacement of lifeboats in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph may be made on an individual lifeboat basis.

[CGFR 60-36, 25 F.R. 10619, Nov. 5, 1960]

(a) Lifeboats shall be fitted with suitable disengaging apparatus. Mechanical disengaging apparatus shall be of a type approved by the Commandant.

(b) Not more than one type of releasing gear shall be fitted in the lifeboats of a particular vessel unless otherwise approved by the Commandant.

[CGFR 60-36, 25 F.R. 10619, Nov. 5, 1960] SUBPART 33.15-EQUIPMENT FOR LIFEBOATS, LIFE RAFTS, OR BUOYANT APPARATUS [REVISED]

SOURCE: $ 33.15-1 to 33.15-90 contained in CGFR 55-1, 20 F. R. 1806, Mar. 25, 1955, except as otherwise noted.

Prior Amendments

1954: 19 F. R. 404, Jan. 22.

§ 33.15-1 Lifeboat, life raft or buoyant apparatus equipment; general—TB/ ALL. (a) The provisions of this subpart with the exception of § 33.15-90 shall apply to all vessels contracted for on or after November 19, 1952. Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet the requirements of § 33.15-90.

(b) Equipment for lifeboats, life rafts, and buoyant apparatus shall be of good quality, efficient for the purpose they are

intended to serve, and kept in good condition.

(c) Lifeboats, life rafts and buoyant apparatus shall be fully equipped before the vessel is navigated and the equipment shall remain in such lifesaving appliances throughout the voyage except as provided by section 33.25-15.

(d) It shall be unlawful to stow in any lifeboat, life raft, or buoyant apparatus any article not required by this subpart unless such articles can be properly stowed so as not to reduce the seating capacity or space available to the occupants and so as not to adversely affect the seaworthiness of such appliances or, in the case of lifeboats, overload the davits or winches.

(e) Loose equipment, except boathooks in lifeboats, shall be securely attached to the lifesaving appliance to which it belongs.

§ 33.15-5 Required equipment for (a) The lifeboats lifeboats-TB/ALL.

for all tank vessels shall be equipped in accordance with Table 33.15–5 (a). For a description of the items contained in this table, and the units comprising the items, see the applicable paragraphs of § 33.15-10. The letter identification prefixing the item in the table corresponds to the paragraph designations in § 33.15-10.

(b) Bilge pump. Bilge pumps shall be of an approved type, constructed in accordance with Subpart 160.044 of Subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter. They shall be of the size given in Table 33.15-10 (b) depending upon the capacity of the lifeboat as determined by the six-tenths rule as described in paragraph (b) of § 160.035-8 of Subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter. TABLE 33.15-10 (b)

(d) Bucket. The bucket shall be of heavy gage galvanized iron, or other suitable corrosion-resistant metal, of not less than 2 gallon capacity, and shall have a 6-foot lanyard of 12-thread manila attached.

(e) Compass and mounting. The compass and mounting shall be of an approved type, constructed in accordance with U. S. Coast Guard Specification dated December 14, 1944.

(f) Ditty bag. The ditty bag shall consist of a canvas bag and shall contain a sailmaker's palm, needles, sail twine, marline and marlinspike.

(g) Drinking сир. Drinking cups shall be enameled, and shall be provided with 8 inch diameter cotton lanyards 3 feet in length.

Fire extin

(h) Fire extinguisher. guishers shall be of an approved type (4 pounds CO2 or 2 pounds dry chemical). One shall be attached to each end of the lifeboat.

[Paragraph (h) amended, CGFR 59-21, 24 F.R. 7179, Sept. 5, 1959]

(i) First aid kit. The first aid kit shall be of an approved type, constructed and fitted in accordance with Subpart 160.041 of Subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter.

(j) Flashlight. The flashlight shall be of an approved Type I, Size No. 3, constructed in accordance with Subpart 161.008 of Subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter. Three spare cells (or one three-cell battery) and two spare bulbs shall be provided with each flashlight. Batteries shall not remain in the flashlight or be used as spares beyond the serviceable date appearing on the cell or its jacket, and replacement shall be made no later than the first annual stripping, cleaning, and overhaul of the lifeboat after the date of expiration. [Paragraph (1) amended, CGFR 57-18, 22 F.R. 3464, May 17, 1957.

(k) Hatchet. Hatchets shall be of an approved type, constructed in accordance with Subpart 160.013 of Subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter. They shall be attached to the lifeboat by individual lanyards and be readily available for use, one at each end of the lifeboat.

(1) Heaving line. The heaving line shall be of adequate strength, 10 fathoms in length, and one inch in circumference. It shall be of such quality as to be buoyant after 24 hours submergence.

(m) Jackknife. The jackknife (with can opener) shall be of an approved type, constructed in accordance with Subpart 160.043 of Subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter.

(n) Ladder, lifeboat gunwale. The lifeboat gunwale ladder shall consist of 3 flat wood steps cut out for handholds. The steps shall be spaced 12 inches apart and fastened with % inch diameter manila rope. Each rope end shall be tied inside the lifeboat at about amidships with the ladder stowed on top of the side benches and ready for immediate use. Other suitable devices may be specifically approved.

(0) Lantern. The lantern shall contain sufficient oil to burn for at least 9 hours, and shall be ready for immediate

use.

(p) Life line. The life line shall be properly secured to both sides of the lifeboat along its entire length, festooned in bights not longer than 3 feet, with a seine float in each bight, which float may be omitted if the line is of an inherently buoyant material and absorbs little or no water. The life line shall be of a size and strength not less than %-inch diameter manila. The bights shall hang to within 12 inches of the water when the lifeboat is light.

[Paragraph (p) amended, CGFR 58-44, 23 F.R. 8983, Nov. 19, 1958]

(q) Life preservers. Life preservers shall be of an approved type, constructed in accordance with the applicable subparts of Subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter.

(r) Locker. The locker shall be suitable for the storage and preservation of the small items of equipment.

(s) Mast and sail. A unit, consisting of a standing lug sail together with the necessary spars and rigging, shall be provided in general agreement with Table 33.15-10 (s). The sails shall be of good quality canvas, colored Indian Orange (Cable No. 70072, Standard Color Card of America). Rigging shall consist of galvanized wire rope not less than 16 inch in diameter. The mast and sail shall be protected by a suitable canvas

cover.

*Subject to special consideration.

(t) Matches. A box of safety matches in a watertight container stowed in an equipment locker or secured to the underside of the stern thwart if no locker is fitted.

(u) Milk, condensed. One pound of condensed milk shall be provided for each person the lifeboat is certified to carry, to be stowed in lockers or other compartments providing suitable protection.

(v) Mirrors, signaling. Signaling mirrors shall be of an approved type.

(w) Oars. A unit, consisting of a complement of rowing oars and steering oar, shall be provided for each lifeboat in accordance with Table 33.15-10 (w), except that motor-propelled and handTABLE 33.15-10 (w)

vided in a suitable metal container so constructed as to permit a controlled distribution of oil on the water, and so arranged that it can be attached to the sea anchor.

(z) Painter. Painters shall be of manila rope not less than 234 inches in circumference, or equivalent, and of a length not less than 3 times the distance between the deck on which the lifeboat is stowed and the light draft of the vessel. For lifeboats on vessels in ocean or coastwise service, one of the painters shall have a long eye splice and be attached to the thwart with a toggle. The other painter shall be attached to the stem.

[Paragraph (z) amended, CGFR 60-36, 25 F.R. 10620, Nov. 5, 1960]

(aa) Plug. The automatic drain required in the lifeboat shall be provided with a cap or plug attached to the lifeboat by a suitable chain.

(bb) Provisions. Two pounds of hard bread or its approved equivalent shall be provided for each person the lifeboat is certified to carry. The provisions shall be packaged in hermetically sealed cans of an approved type. The cans shall be stowed in lockers or other compartments providing suitable protection.

(cc) Rowlocks. A unit, consisting of sufficient rowlocks and rowlock sockets for each oar required by Table 33.15-10 (w) plus 2 additional rowlocks. The rowlocks shall be attached to the lifeboat by separate chains so as to be available for immediate use, except that the two additional spare rowlocks shall be carried in the equipment locker or stowed