(a) All vessels shall carry at least the minimum number of fire axes as set forth in Table 193.60-5(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 193.60-5(a)------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gross tons---------------------------------------------------------------- Number
Over Not over of axes------------------------------------------------------------------------
50 150.................................................. 200 2200................................................. 500 4500................................................. 1,000 61,000............................................... ......... 8------------------------------------------------------------------------