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Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.28.135 Lifesaving equipment markings

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, lifesaving equipment carried aboard a vessel pursuant to the requirements of this subpart or part 25, subpart 25.25 of this chapter must be marked as specified in table 28.135.

(b) Lettering used in lifesaving equipment markings must be in block capital letters.

(c) Retroreflective markings required by this section must be with material approved under part 164, subpart 164.018 of this chapter. The arrangement of the retroreflective material must meet IMO Resolution A.658(16).

(d) A wearable personal flotation device must be marked with the name of either the vessel, the owner of the device, or the individual to whom it is assigned.

Table 28.135—Lifesaving Equipment Markings

Markings Required

Item

Name of vessel

Retroreflective material

Wearable personal flotation device (Type I, II, III, or wearable Type V); Immersion suit or exposure suit

See § 28.135(d)

Type I or Type II.

Ring life buoy

X

Type II.

Inflatable liferaft

See note

See note.

Inflatable buoyant apparatus

See note

See note.

Life float

X

Type II.

Buoyant apparatus

X

Type II.

Auxiliary craft

X

Type II.

EPIRB

X

Type II.

Note:  No marking other than that provided by the manufacturer and the servicing facility is required.

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