46 CFR 161.013-9
§ 161.013-9 Independent power source.
United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective
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- 46 CFR 161.013-9, § 161.013-9 Independent power source, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/229659
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(a) Each independent power source must be capable of powering the light so that it meets the requirements of § 161.013-3(a)(1) and emits a recognizable flash characteristic of the International Morse Code for S-O-S at a rate of between 3 and 5 times per minute after six hours of continuous display of the signal.
(b) If the independent power source is rechargeable, it must have a waterproof recharger designed for marine use.
(c) If the independent power source requires external water to form an electrolyte, it must operate in sea water and fresh water.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.