46 CFR 141.370: Miscellaneous lifesaving equipment on towing vessels
Last reviewed: October 14, 2026
This section summarizes miscellaneous lifesaving requirements in Table 141.370. The table lists visual distress signals, EPIRBs and line throwing appliances. Requirements depend on the area where the towing vessel operates, not its certificated route.
Applies toTowing vessels, with equipment requirements based on the area in which they are operating.
What it says
Miscellaneous lifesaving requirements are summarized in Table 141.370 of this section.
“Miscellaneous lifesaving requirements are summarized in Table 141.370 of this section.”
Equipment requirements are based on the area in which a towing vessel is operating, not the route for which it is certificated.
“Equipment requirements are based on the area in which a towing vessel is operating, not the route for which it is certificated.”
The table has an area of operation column for Great Lakes and lakes, bays, and sounds as defined in § 136.110.
“Great Lakes and lakes, bays, and sounds as defined in § 136.110”
Common questions
What determines which lifesaving equipment a towing vessel needs?
The area in which the towing vessel is operating determines the equipment. The route for which it is certificated does not.
“Equipment requirements are based on the area in which a towing vessel is operating, not the route for which it is certificated.”
Where are miscellaneous lifesaving requirements for towing vessels summarized?
They are summarized in Table 141.370 of this section.
“Miscellaneous lifesaving requirements are summarized in Table 141.370 of this section.”
The text of 46 CFR 141.370
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Miscellaneous life saving requirements for towing vessels
Miscellaneous lifesaving requirements are summarized in Table 141.370 of this section. Equipment requirements are based on the area in which a towing vessel is operating, not the route for which it is certificated.
Table 141.370—Miscellaneous Lifesaving Equipment Equipment(46 CFR section) Area of operation Limitedgeographic area Rivers Great Lakes and lakes, bays, and sounds as defined in § 136.110 Coastwise and ltd. coastwise Oceans ≤3 miles from shore ≤3 miles from shore ≤3 miles from shore >3 miles from shore Visual Distress Signals (§ 141.375) 3 day and 3 night 3 day and 3 night 3 day and 3 night 6 day and 6 night 3 day and 3 night 6 day and 6 night 6 day and 6 night. EPIRBs (§ 141.380) 1 1 1− 1 1 Line Throwing Appliances (§ 141.385) 1− 1 1 Great Lakes service only.
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