46 CFR 140.105: Applicability and delayed implementation for existing vessels
Last reviewed: October 14, 2026
This section says this part applies to all towing vessels subject to this subchapter. An existing towing vessel must comply with this part, except § 140.500, by the earlier of July 20, 2018 or the date it obtains a Certificate of Inspection (COI). Section 140.500 has a later implementation date, and new towing vessels get no delay.
Applies toAll towing vessels subject to this subchapter, with delayed implementation for existing towing vessels only.
What it says
This part applies to all towing vessels subject to this subchapter.
“This part applies to all towing vessels subject to this subchapter.”
Section 140.500 is excepted from the compliance deadline in paragraph (a) because it has a later implementation date.
46 CFR 140.105(a)“With the exception § 140.500, which has a later implementation date, an existing towing vessel must comply with the requirements in this part”
Except for § 140.500, an existing towing vessel must comply with the requirements in this part no later than July 20, 2018 or the date it obtains a Certificate of Inspection (COI), whichever date is earlier.
46 CFR 140.105(a)“an existing towing vessel must comply with the requirements in this part no later than either July 20, 2018 or the date the vessel obtains a Certificate of Inspection (COI), whichever date is earlier.”
The delayed implementation provisions in paragraph (a) do not apply to a new towing vessel.
46 CFR 140.105(b)“The delayed implementation provisions in paragraph (a) of this section do not apply to a new towing vessel.”
Common questions
What is the deadline for existing towing vessels to comply with this part?
Except for § 140.500, an existing towing vessel must comply no later than July 20, 2018 or the date it obtains a Certificate of Inspection (COI), whichever is earlier. Section 140.500 has a later implementation date.
“an existing towing vessel must comply with the requirements in this part no later than either July 20, 2018 or the date the vessel obtains a Certificate of Inspection (COI), whichever date is earlier.”
Do new towing vessels get delayed implementation?
No. The delayed implementation provisions in paragraph (a) do not apply to a new towing vessel.
“The delayed implementation provisions in paragraph (a) of this section do not apply to a new towing vessel.”
Which vessels does this part apply to?
This part applies to all towing vessels subject to this subchapter.
“This part applies to all towing vessels subject to this subchapter.”
The text of 46 CFR 140.105
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Applicability and delayed implementation for existing vessels
This part applies to all towing vessels subject to this subchapter.
(a) With the exception § 140.500, which has a later implementation date, an existing towing vessel must comply with the requirements in this part no later than either July 20, 2018 or the date the vessel obtains a Certificate of Inspection (COI), whichever date is earlier.
(b) The delayed implementation provisions in paragraph (a) of this section do not apply to a new towing vessel.
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