[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: 33CFR144.01-40] [Page 152] TITLE 33--NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) PART 144--LIFESAVING APPLIANCES--Table of Contents Subpart 144.01--Manned Platforms Sec. 144.01-40 Emergency communications equipment. On manned platforms means of communication by radio and/or wire telephone shall be provided for contacting the shore or vessels in the vicinity for aid in the event of an emergency. [CGFR 56-4, 21 FR 903, Feb. 9, 1956]