46 CFR 140.415
§ 140.415 Orientation for individuals that are not crewmembers.
United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective
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- 46 CFR 140.415, § 140.415 Orientation for individuals that are not crewmembers, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/228135
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Full text
Individuals, who are not crewmembers, on board a towing vessel must receive a safety orientation prior to getting underway or as soon as practicable thereafter, to include:
(a) The location, operation, and use of lifesaving equipment;
(b) Emergency procedures;
(c) Methods to notify crewmembers in the event of an emergency; and
(d) Prevention of falls overboard.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.