[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: 46CFR27.303]

[Page 320]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 27_TOWING VESSELS--Table of Contents
 
         Subpart C_Fire-Suppression Equipment for Towing Vessels
 
Sec. 27.303  What are the requirements for fire-extinguishing equipment 

on towing vessels in inland service, and on towing vessels in ocean or 
coastal service 
          whose construction was contracted for before August 27, 2003?

    You must carry on your towing vessel both--
    (a) The minimum number of hand-portable fire extinguishers required 
by subpart 25.30 of this part; and
    (b) By April 29, 2005, either--
    (1) An approved B-V semi-portable fire-extinguishing system to 
protect the engine room; or
    (2) A fixed fire-extinguishing system installed to protect the 
engine room of the vessel.