46 C.F.R. § 120.312

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 120.312 - Power sources on vessels of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying more than 600 passengers or with overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers

A vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying more than 600 passengers or with overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers must have:

(a) Two generator sets;
(b) An electrical power system that complies with the requirements of §§ 111.10-4 , 111.10-5 , and 111.10-9 , in subchapter J of this chapter;
(c) A final emergency power source, as defined by § 112.01-20 in subchapter J of this chapter, with sufficient capacity to power the loads listed in § 112.15-5 in subchapter J of this chapter for three hours; and
(d) The final emergency power source located outside the machinery space.

46 C.F.R. §120.312

CGD 85-080, 61 FR 928, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by 62 FR 51352, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2011-0618, 76 FR 60754, Sept. 30, 2011