§ 108.901 46 CFR Ch.
I (10–1–10 Edition)
through dead ahead, to at least dead (2) Each muster list must specify the
astern. emergency signals.
(4) From the main steering position, (3) Each muster list must specify the
the field of vision extends over and arc actions to be taken by the crew and in-
from dead ahead to at least 60 degrees dustrial personnel when each signal is
on either side of the vessel. sounded.
(5) From each bridge wing, the re- (4) Each muster list must specify how
spective side of the vessel is visible for- the order to abandon the unit will be
ward and aft. given.
(b) Windows fitted on the navigation (5) Each muster list must specify the
bridge must be arranged so that: persons that are assigned to make sure
(1) Framing between windows is kept that lifesaving and firefighting appli-
to a minimum and is not installed im- ances are maintained in good condition
mediately in front of any work station. and ready for immediate use.
(2) Front windows are inclined from (6) The muster list must specify the
the vertical plane, top out, at an angle duties assigned to the different indus-
of not less than 10 degrees and not trial personnel and members of the
more than 25 degrees. crew that include—
(3) The height of the lower edge of (i) Closing the watertight doors, fire
the front windows is limited to prevent doors, valves, scuppers, sidescuttles,
any obstruction of the forward view skylights, portholes, and other similar
previously described in this section. openings in the unit’s hull;
(4) The height of the upper edge of (ii) Equipping the survival craft and
the front windows allows a forward other lifesaving appliances;
view of the horizon at the conning posi- (iii) Preparing and launching the sur-
tion, for a person with a height of eye vival craft;
of 1.8 meters (71 inches), when the ves- (iv) Preparing other lifesaving appli-
sel is at a forward pitch angle of 20 de- ances;
grees. (v) Mustering the visitors and other
(c) Polarized or tinted windows must persons in addition to the crew and in-
not be fitted. dustrial personnel;
[CGD 85–099, 55 FR 32248, Aug. 8, 1990] (vi) Using communication equip-
ment;
Subpart J—Muster List (vii) Manning the emergency squad
assigned to deal with fires and other
§ 108.901 Muster list and emergency emergencies;
instructions. (viii) Special duties assigned with re-
(a) General. Copies of clear instruc- spect to the use of firefighting equip-
tions must be provided on the unit, de- ment and installations;
tailing the actions that each person on (ix) Cover the duties of the crew and
board should follow in the event of an industrial personnel in case of colli-
emergency. sions or other serious casualties; and
(b) Muster list. Copies of the muster (x) Cover the duties of the crew and
list must be posted in conspicuous industrial personnel in case of severe
places throughout the unit including storms.
on the navigating bridge, in the control (7) Each muster list must specify the
room, and in accommodation spaces. duties assigned to industrial personnel
The muster list must be posted at all and members of the crew in relation to
times while the unit is in service. After visitors and other persons on board in
the muster list has been prepared, if case of an emergency that include—
any change takes place that neces- (i) Warning visitors and other per-
sitates an alteration in the muster list, sons on board;
the person in charge must either revise (ii) Seeing that visitors and other
the muster list or prepare a new one. persons on board are suitably dressed
Muster lists must provide the following and have donned their lifejackets or
information: immersion suits correctly;
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(1) Each muster list must specify in- (iii) Assembling visitors and other
structions for operating the general persons on board at muster stations;
emergency alarm system. and
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(iv) Keeping order in the passageways 109.223 Fire fighting equipment.
and on the stairways and generally 109.227 Verification of vessel compliance
controlling the movements of the visi- with applicable stability requirements.
tors and other persons on board;
Subpart C—Operation and Stowage of
(8) Each muster list must specify sub-
Safety Equipment
stitutes for key persons if they are dis-
abled, taking into account that dif- 109.301 Operational readiness, maintenance,
ferent emergencies require different ac- and inspection of lifesaving equipment.
tions. 109.323 Manning of survival craft and super-
(c) Emergency instructions. Illustra- vision.
tions and instructions in English and 109.329 Fire pumps.
any other appropriate language, as de- 109.331 Firehoses and hydrants.
109.333 Fire main cutoff valves.
termined by the OCMI, must be posted 109.334 Working over water.
in each cabin used for persons who are 109.335 Stowage of work vests.
not members of the crew or industrial 109.337 Fireman’s outfit.
personnel. They must be conspicuously 109.339 Location of fire axes.
displayed at each muster station and in 109.347 Pilot boarding equipment.
other accommodation spaces to inform
personnel of— Subpart D—Reports, Notifications, and
(1) The fire and emergency signal; Records
(2) Their muster station; REPORTS AND NOTIFICATIONS
(3) The essential actions they must
take in an emergency; 109.411 Notice and reporting of casualty.
(4) The location of lifejackets, includ- 109.415 Retention of records after casualty.
ing child-size lifejackets; 109.419 Report of unsafe machinery.
109.421 Report of repairs to boilers and pres-
(5) The method of donning life- sure vessels.
jackets; 109.425 Repairs and alterations: Fire detect-
(6) If immersion suits are provided, ing and extinguishing equipment.
the location of the immersion suits;
and RECORDS
(7) Fully illustrated instructions on 109.431 Logbook.
the method of donning immersion 109.433 Logbook entries.
suits. 109.435 Record of fire fighting equipment in-
spection.
[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25299, May 20, 1996, as 109.437 Crane record book.
amended at 63 FR 52815, Oct. 1, 1998] 109.439 Crane certificates.
PART 109—OPERATIONS Subpart E—Emergency Signals
109.503 Emergency signals.
Subpart A—General
Sec. Subpart F—Cranes
109.101 Applicability.
109.103 Requirements of the International 109.521 Cranes: General.
Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 109.525 Cranes: Working loads.
1974. 109.527 Cranes: Operator designation.
109.105 Incorporation by reference.
109.107 Designation of master or person in Subpart G—Miscellaneous
charge. 109.555 Propulsion boilers.
109.109 Responsibilities of master or person
109.557 Flammable and combustible liquids:
in charge.
Carriage.
109.121 Operating manual.
109.559 Explosives and radioactive mate-
rials.
Subpart B—Tests, Drills, and Inspections
109.563 Posting of documents.
109.201 Steering gear, whistles, general 109.564 Maneuvering characteristics.
alarm, and means of communication. 109.565 Charts and nautical publications.
109.203 Sanitation. 109.573 Riveting, welding, and burning oper-
109.205 Inspection of boilers and machinery. ations.
109.209 Appliances for watertight integrity. 109.575 Accumulation of liquids on heli-
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109.211 Testing of emergency lighting and copter decks.
power systems. 109.577 Helicopter fueling.
109.213 Emergency training and drills. 109.585 Use of auto pilot.
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