[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: 46CFR196.33-1]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 196--OPERATIONS--Table of Contents
 
            Subpart 196.33--Communication Between Deckhouses
 
Sec. 196.33-1  When required.


    On all vessels navigating in other than protected waters, where the 
distance between deckhouses is more than 46 meters (150 feet) a fixed 
means of facilitating communication between both ends of the vessel, 
such as a raised fore and aft bridge or side tunnels, must be provided. 
Previously approved arrangements may be retained so long as they are 
maintained in good condition to the satisfaction of the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection.

[CGD 95-027, 61 FR 26013, May 23, 1996]