[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 33, Volume 2]
[Revised as of July 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 33CFR143.401]

[Page 149]
 
                TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 143--DESIGN AND EQUIPMENT--Table of Contents
 
                       Subpart E--Standby Vessels
 
Sec. 143.401  Vessel certification and operation.

    Standby vessels must meet the following:
    (a) Have a valid certificate of inspection issued in compliance with 
Subchapters H, I, or T of 46 CFR Chapter I.
    (b) Be capable of carrying and providing shelter for 100 per cent of 
the number of persons on the most populated facility that the standby 
vessel is designated to assist. Crew spaces may be used to meet the 
requirements of this section.
    (c) Provide bunks or aircraft type reclining seats for 10 per cent 
of the number of persons on the most populated facility that the standby 
vessel is designated to assist. Crew spaces may be used to meet the 
requirements of this section.
    (d) Not carry or store goods, supplies, and equipment on the deck of 
the standby vessel or in other locations that may hinder the vessel's 
ability to render assistance to the facility that the vessel is 
designated to assist.
    (e) Not carry or store any hazardous material.