[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR182.100]

[Page 267-268]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 182--MACHINERY INSTALLATION--Table of Contents
 
                      Subpart A--General Provisions
 
Sec. 182.100  Intent.


    This part contains requirements for the design, construction, 
installation, and operation of propulsion and auxiliary machinery, 
piping and pressure systems, steering apparatus, and associated safety 
systems. Machinery and

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equipment installed on each vessel must be suitable for the vessel and 
its operation and for the purpose intended. All machinery and equipment 
must be installed and maintained in such a manner as to afford adequate 
protection from causing fire, explosion, machinery failure, and 
personnel injury.