46 CFR 113.30-3

§ 113.30-3 Means of communications.

United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective

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Citation: 46 CFR 113.30-3, § 113.30-3 Means of communications, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/227313
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(a) An emergency means of communication required by this subpart must— (1) Be comprised of either fixed or portable equipment; and (2) Provide common talking means of two-way voice communication and calling among the navigating bridge, emergency control stations, muster stations, embarkation stations, and other strategic positions listed in § 113.30-5. (b) The means of communication and calling must be a reliable means of voice communication and must be independent of the vessel's electrical system.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.