[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: 46CFR25.25-1] [Page 302] TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PART 25_REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents Subpart 25.25_Life Preservers and Other Lifesaving Equipment Sec. 25.25-1 Application. Source: CGD 72-172R, 38 FR 8117, Mar. 28, 1973, unless otherwise noted. This subpart applies to each vessel to which this part applies, except: (a) Vessels used for noncommercial use; (b) Vessels leased, rented, or chartered to another for the latter's noncommercial use; (c) Commercial vessels propelled by sail not carrying passengers for hire; or (d) Commercial barges not carrying passengers for hire.