46 CFR 143.255
§ 143.255 Fuel system requirements.
United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective
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- 46 CFR 143.255, § 143.255 Fuel system requirements, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/228244
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(a) Fuel systems for towing vessel main engines and generators must have a documented maintenance plan to ensure proper operation of the system.
(b) A continuous supply of clean fuel must be provided to main propulsion engines and generators.
(c) The fuel system must include filters and/or purifiers. Where filters are used:
(1) A supply of spare fuel filters must be provided onboard; and
(2) Fuel filters must be replaced in accordance with manufacturer's requirements or the vessel's TSMS, if applicable.
(d) Except as otherwise permitted under § 143.210 or § 143.520, no fuel other than diesel fuel may be used.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.