[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of Octobery 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR15.405]

[Page 248]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 15_MANNING REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents
 
               Subpart C_Manning Requirements; All Vessels
 
Sec. 15.405  Familiarity with vessel characteristics.

    Each licensed, registered, or certificated individual must become 
familiar with the relevant characteristics of the vessel on which 
engaged prior to assuming his or her duties. As appropriate, these 
include but are not limited to: general arrangement of the vessel; 
maneuvering characteristics; proper operation of the installed 
navigation equipment; firefighting and lifesaving equipment; stability 
and loading characteristics; emergency duties; and main propulsion and 
auxiliary machinery, including steering gear systems and controls.