Towing & Ship-Assist · Subchapter M
Lifesaving and firefighting equipment carried aboard a Subchapter M towing vessel must be:
- AWhatever the crew prefers to buy
- BRequired, of approved type, and properly maintained and tested as documented in the vessel's records✓ Correct
- CRequired only when carrying passengers
- DOptional if the vessel stays in inland waters
Explanation
Subchapter M specifies lifesaving and fire-protection requirements; the equipment must be approved, maintained, and periodically tested, with the inspections and drills logged in the Towing Vessel Record.
Authority: 46 CFR Subchapter M
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