[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR180.25]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 180_LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT AND ARRANGEMENTS--Table of Contents
 
                      Subpart A_General Provisions
 
Sec. 180.25  Additional requirements.

    (a) Each item of lifesaving equipment carried on board a vessel but 
not required under this part, must be approved by the Commandant.
    (b) The cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) may 
require a vessel to carry specialized or additional lifesaving equipment 
if:
    (1) The OCMI determines the conditions of the voyage render the 
requirements of this part inadequate; or
    (2) The vessel is operated in Arctic, Antarctic, or other severe 
conditions not covered under this part.