[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: 46CFR15.715]

[Page 252]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 15_MANNING REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents
 
              Subpart F_Limitations and Qualifying Factors
 
Sec. 15.715  Automated vessels.

    (a) Coast Guard acceptance of automated systems to replace specific 
personnel or to reduce overall crew requirements is predicated upon the 
capabilities of the system, the system's demonstrated and continuing 
reliability, and a planned maintenance program that ensures continued 
safe operation of the vessel.
    (b) The OCMI considers the capabilities of an automated system in 
establishing initial manning levels; however, until the system is proven 
reliable, a manning level adequate to operate in a continuously attended 
mode will be specified on a vessel's COI. It remains the responsibility 
of the vessel's master to determine when a continuous watch is 
necessary.