[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: 46CFR184.404]

[Page 299]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 184_VESSEL CONTROL AND MISCELLANEOUS SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT--Table of 
Contents
 
                     Subpart D_Navigation Equipment
 
Sec. 184.404  Radars.

    (a) A vessel must be fitted with a Federal Communications Commission 
(FCC) type accepted general marine radar system for surface navigation 
with a radar screen mounted at the primary operating station if:
    (1) The vessel is self-propelled;
    (2) The vessel has an oceans, coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great 
Lakes route; and
    (3) The vessel carries more than 49 passengers.
    (b) A ferry that carries more than 49 passengers on a rivers route 
not within one mile of land must be fitted with a FCC Type Accepted 
general marine radar system for surface navigation with a radar screen 
mounted at the primary operating station.
    (c) The radar and its installation must be suitable for the intended 
speed and route of the vessel.
    (d) A vessel operated on a short restricted route need not be fitted 
with a radar if the cognizant OCMI determines that a radar is not 
necessary due to the vessel's route and local weather conditions.