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CFR /  Title 46  /  Part 199  /  Sec. 199.271 Lifebuoys.

Each cargo vessel must carry the number of lifebuoys prescribed in table 199.271 of this section.

Table 199.271--Requirements for Lifebuoys on Cargo Vessels------------------------------------------------------------------------

Minimum

Length of vessel in meters (feet) number of

lifebuoys------------------------------------------------------------------------Under 100 (328)............................................ 8100 (328) and under 150 (492).............................. 10150 (492) and under 200 (656).............................. 12200 (656) and over......................................... 14------------------------------------------------------------------------