Document Citation: 46 CFR 97.37-3

Header:
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS
TITLE 46 -- SHIPPING
CHAPTER I -- COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
SUBCHAPTER I -- CARGO AND MISCELLANEOUS VESSELS
PART 97 -- OPERATIONS
SUBPART 97.37 -- MARKINGS FOR FIRE AND EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT, ETC.

Date:
02/28/2013

Document:
§ 97.37-3 General.

(a) It is the intent of this subpart to provide such markings as are necessary for the guidance of the person on board in case of an emergency. In any specific case, and particularly on small vessels, where it can be shown to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, that the prescribed markings are unnecessary for the guidance of the persons on board in case of emergency, such markings may be modified or omitted.

(b) In addition to English, all stateroom notices, directional signs, etc., shall be printed in languages appropriate to the service of the vessel or other action be taken to achieve the same purpose.

(c) Where in this subpart red letters are specified, letters of a contrasting color on a red background will be accepted.