[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: 46CFR189.35-1]

[Page 351]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 189--INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents
 
                  Subpart 189.35--Weight Handling Gear
 
Sec. 189.35-1  Application.


    (a) The requirements of this subpart shall apply to all weight 
handling gear installed on oceanographic research vessels except weight 
handling gear designated to handle primary lifesaving equipment. Weight 
handling gear designated for this use shall meet the applicable portions 
of Subchapter I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter.
    (b) Weight handling gear placed under the inspection and testing 
required for cargo gear by the classification society or cargo gear 
bureaus recognized in Subchapter I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of 
this chapter may be considered as having met the intent of this subpart.