46 CFR 108.241
§ 108.241 Visual aids.
United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective
Cite this
- Citation
- 46 CFR 108.241, § 108.241 Visual aids, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/226780
- Permanent ID
ys:prov:226780@1- SHA-256
3f20c2f59d23c5e72cba63ad412279b4870abd1dfc798b09fdcce08847eb7d71
The hash is SHA-256 of this version's text, with every run of whitespace collapsed to a single space and the ends trimmed. The ID always leads back here, and checking it says whether the text you cited is still the current version.
Full text
(a) Each helicopter deck must—
(1) Have a wind direction indicator located in an unobstructed area readily visible to helicopter pilots approaching the deck;
(2) Be fitted around the perimeter with yellow and blue lights in alternate order, not more than 3 meters (10 ft.) apart; and
(3) Be marked with—
(i) The unit's identification;
(ii) A continuous line 40 centimeters (16 in.) wide on the perimeter; and
(iii) Aiming circles as may be appropriate considering deck configuration, helicopter type, and operational requirements.
(b) All markings must be in a contrasting color to the surface of the deck.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.