[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: 46CFR189.35-13]

[Page 352]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 189_INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents
 
                   Subpart 189.35_Weight Handling Gear
 
Sec. 189.35-13  Master's responsibility.

    (a) The master of the vessel shall ensure the following:
    (1) The gear is properly installed and secure.
    (2) Suitable safety guards are installed in way of rotating 
machinery, hazardous cable runs and at other appropriate locations.
    (3) Operating limitations are posted in an appropriate manner.
    (4) Only qualified operators are permitted to operate the weight 
handling gear. The master shall designate the operators.
    (5) A minimum number of persons are allowed in the immediate area.
    (6) The installation does not violate the approved trim and 
stability information.
    (7) A suitable permanent record is maintained on the equipment as 
appropriate showing such items as inspections, tests, important repairs 
and casualties experienced. This record shall be made available to the 
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, upon request.
    (b) Prior to a vessel's departure, an entry shall also be made in 
the official logbook that the ship's weight handling gear is in 
compliance with the applicable requirements in this subchapter.