46 C.F.R. § 169.555 Emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB).
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(a) Each vessel certificated for exposed waters must have an approved Class A emergency position indicating radiobeacon (EPIRB), and each vessel certificated for partially protected waters must have an approved Class C emergency position indicating radiobeacon (EPIRB). The required EPIRB must be— (1) Operational; (2) Stowed where it is readily accessible for testing and use; and (3) Stowed in a manner so that it will float free if the vessel sinks. (b) Each vessel must have an additional Class B EPIRB for every twenty-five persons onboard, for use in the lifeboats and liferafts. [CGD 83–005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986; 51 FR 10632, Mar. 28, 1986]
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PART 169—SAILING SCHOOL VESSELS
Subpart 169.500—Lifesaving and Firefighting Equipment
Additional Lifesaving Equipment
§ 169.555 Emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB).
