US lawFederal (United States)RegulationsTitle 46 CFR — ShippingChapter I — COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITYPart 141 — LIFESAVINGSubpart B — General Requirements for Towing Vessels141.23046 C.F.R. § 141.230Readiness.Last amended: 2016Year: 2026Length: 18 wordsOfficial source Cite as 46 C.F.R. § 141.230 (2026)The master must ensure that all lifesaving equipment is properly maintained and ready for use at all times.Previous46 C.F.R. § 141.225Next46 C.F.R. § 141.235