(a) Each passenger vessel must carry the number of lifebuoys prescribed in table 199.211 of this section.
Table 199.211--Requirements for Lifebuoys for Passenger Vessels------------------------------------------------------------------------
Minimum
Length of vessel in meters (feet) number of
lifebuoys------------------------------------------------------------------------Under 60 (196)............................................. 860(196) and under 120(393)................................. 12120(393) and under 180 (590)............................... 18180 (590) and under 240 (787).............................. 24240 (787) and over......................................... 30------------------------------------------------------------------------
(b) Notwithstanding Sec. 199.70(a)(3)(ii), each passenger vessel under 60 meters (196 feet) in length must carry at least six lifebuoys with self-igniting lights. [CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25313, May 20, 1996; 61 FR 40281, Aug. 1, 1996]