TABLE 95.50-10(a)—HAND PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND SEMIPORTABLE FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS-Continued B-II 1 outside the space in vicinity of exit.7 C-II 1 outside the space in vicinity of exit.8 None required. Do. Do. Do. Do. 1 For motorboats, the total number of hand portable fire extinguishers required for safety areas, accommodation spaces, and service spaces shall be 1 B-ll for motorboats of less than 50 gross tons and 2 B-II for motor boats of 50 gross tons and over. Two B-I hand portable fire extinguishers may be substituted for 1 B-II. 2 For vessels on an international voyage, substitute 1 C-II in vicinity of exit. 3 Vessels of less than 1,000 gross tons require 1. 4 Vessels of less than 1,000 gross tons may substitute 1 B-IV. 5Only 1 required for motorboats. 6 If oil burning donkey boiler fitted in space, the B-V previously required for the protection of the boiler may be substituted. Not required where a fixed carbon dioxide system is installed. Not required on vessels of less than 300 gross tons if fuel has a flashpoint higher than 110° F. 8 Not required on vessels of less than 300 gross tons. (a) The frame or support of each size III, IV, and V fire extinguisher required by Table 95.50-10(a) must be welded or otherwise permanently attached to a bulkhead or deck. (b) If an approved size III, IV, or V fire extinguisher has wheels and is not required by Table 95.50-10(a), it must be securely stowed when not in use to prevent it from rolling out of control under heavy sea conditions. [CGD 77-039, 44 FR 34133, June 14, 1979] § 95.50-90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952. (a) Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet the following requirements: (1) The provisions of §§ 95.50-5 through 95.50-15 shall be met with the exception that existing installations in safety areas and service spaces may be maintained if in the opinion of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, they are in general agreement with the degree of safety prescribed by Table 95.50-10(a). In such cases, minor modifications may be made to the same standard as the original installation: Provided, That in no case will a greater departure from the standards of Table 95.50-10(a) be permitted than presently exists. Subpart 95.60-Fire Axes § 95.60-1 Application. (a) The provisions of this subpart shall apply to all vessels other than motorboats. $95.60-5 Number required. (a) All vessels except barges shall carry at least the minimum number of fire axes as set forth in Table 95.60-5(a). Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as limiting the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, from requiring such additional fire axes as he deems necessary for the proper protection of the vessel. TABLE 95.60-5(a) Number of axes 96.17-1 When required. Subpart 96.25-Radar 1 (a) The provisions of this part shall apply to all vessels except as specifiecally noted in this part. § 96.01-3 Incorporation by reference. (a) Certain materials are incorncporated by reference into this part with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a). To enforce any edition other than the one listed in paragraph ns, a (b) of this section, notice of the change must be published in the FEDERAL REGISTER and the material made available eat to the public. All approved material is on file at the Office of the Federal Regsister, Washington, DC 20408, and at the U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Design and Engineering Standards (G-MSE), 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001, and is available from the address indicated in paragraph (b). pass (b) The material approved for incorporation by reference in this part, and the sections affected is: American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. ASTM F 1014-92, Standard Specification for Flashlights on Vessels-96.35-5 om NOTE: All other documents referenced in this part are still in effect. [CGD 82-042, 53 FR 17705, May 18, 1988, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50464, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50729, Sept. 27, 1996; CGD 97-057, 62 FR 51046, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG 1999-5151, 64 FR 67181, Dec. 1, 1999] Subpart 96.05-Electrical Engineering and Interior Communications Systems § 96.05-1 Installation and details. (a) The installation of all systems of an electrical engineering or interior communication nature, together with the details of design, construction, and installation, shall be in accordance with the requirements of subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter. Systems of this type include the following: Ship's service generating systems. Electric propulsion and propulsion control systems. Emergency lighting and power systems. Electric steering gear and steering control systems. Fire detecting and alarm systems. Sound powered telephone and voice tube systems. Engine order telegraph systems. Rudder angle indicator systems. Refrigerated spaces alarm systems. General alarm systems. (b) Electrical equipment installed in spaces "specially suitable for vehicles" shall be in accordance with subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter. [CGFR 66-33, 31 FR 15285, Dec. 6, 1966, as amended by CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 5719, Apr. 12, 1968, CGD 74-125A, 47 FR 15232, Apr. 8, 1982] Subpart 96.06-Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements § 96.06-1 Installation. The installation of all lifesaving appliances and arrangements must be in accordance with subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter. [CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25289, May 20, 1996] Subpart 96.07-Anchors, Chains, and Hawsers § 96.07-1 Application. (a) The provisions of this subpart, with the exception of §96.07-90, 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 § 96.0790. § 96.07-5 Ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes service. (a) Vessels in ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes service, except unmanned barges, shall be fitted with anchors. chains, and hawsers in general agreement with the Standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping, see Subpart 90.35 of this subchapter. (b) In addition to the provisions of paragraph (a) of this section, the following requirements and alternatives also apply: (1) The American Bureau of Shipping rules relating to anchor equipment are mandatory, not a guide. (2) Vessels under 200 feet (61 meters) in length and with an American Bureau of Shipping equipment number of less than 150 may be equipped with either (i) One anchor of the tabular weight and one-half the tabulated length of anchor chain listed in the applicable standard, or (ii) Two anchors of one-half the tabular weight with the total length of anchor chain listed in the applicable standard provided both anchors are in a position that allows for ready use at all times and the windlass is capable of heaving in either anchor. (c) Tugs, under 200 feet (61 meters) in length, shall have at least one anchor of one-half the tabular weight listed in the applicable standards. (d) Standards of other recognized classification societies may be used, in lieu of those established by the American Bureau of Shipping, upon approval by the Commandant. [CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 5720, Apr. 12, 1968, as amended by CGD 87-013, 53 FR 20624, June 6, 1988] § 96.07-10 Lakes, bays, and sounds, or river service. (a) Vessels in lakes, bays, and sounds, or river service shall be fitted with such ground tackle and hawsers as deemed necessary by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, depending upon the size of the vessel and the waters on which it operates. § 96.07-90 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952. (a) Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952, shall meet the following requirements: (1) Installations previously accepted or approved shall be considered satisfactory for the same service so long as they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. If the service of the vessel is changed, the suitability of the equipment will be established by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Subpart 96.17-Magnetic § 96.17-1 When required. (a) All mechanically propelled vessels in ocean or coastwise service must be fitted with a magnetic compass. (b) All mechanically propelled vessels of 1,600 gross tons and over in ocean or coastwise service must be fitted with a gyrocompass in addition to the magnetic compass. (c) Each vessel must have an illuminated repeater for the gyrocompass required under paragraph (b) that is at (1) Ammonia to refrigerate any space with a volume of more than 20 cubic feet; or (2) Fluorocarbons to refrigerate any space with a volume of more than 1000 cubic feet. $96.30-5 General. (a) Each self-contained breathing apparatus must be of the pressure-demand, open-circuit type, approved by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), and have at a minimum a 30-minute air supply, a full facepiece, and a spare charge. (b) All equipment shall be maintained in an operative condition, and it shall be the responsibility of the master and chief engineer to ascertain that a sufficient number of the crew are familiar with the operation of the equipment. [CGD 86-036, 57 FR 48325, Oct. 23, 1992; 57 FR 56406, Nov. 27, 1992] § 96.30-15 Self-contained breathing apparatus. (a) Each vessel must have a self-contained breathing apparatus for use as protection against gas leaking from a refrigeration unit. (b) The self-contained breathing apparatus required by paragraph (a) of this section may be one of those required by § 96.35-10. § 96.30-90 Vessels contracted for before November 23, 1992. Vessels contracted for before November 23, 1992, must meet the following requirements: (a) Each vessels must satisfy §§ 96.305 through 96.30-15 concerning the number of items and method of stowage of equipment. (b) Items of equipment previously approved, but not meeting the applicable specifications set forth in § 96.30-5, may continue in service as long as they are maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection; but each item in an installation or a replacement must meet all applicable specifications. (c) After November 23, 1994, each respirator must either satisfy § 96.30-5(a) or be a self-contained compressed-air |