Miscellaneous life saving requirements for towing vessels.

Miscellaneous lifesaving requirements are summarized in Table 141.370 of this section. Equipment requirements are based on the area in which a towing vessel is operating, not the route for which it is certificated. Table 141.370—Miscellaneous Lifesaving Equipment Equipment (46 CFR section) Area of operation Limited geographic area Rivers Great Lakes and lakes, bays, and sounds as defined in § 136.110 Coastwise and ltd. coastwise Oceans ≤3 miles from shore ≤3 miles from shore ≤3 miles from shore >3 miles from shore Visual Distress Signals (§ 141.375) 3 day and 3 night 3 day and 3 night 3 day and 3 night 6 day and 6 night 3 day and 3 night 6 day and 6 night 6 day and 6 night. EPIRBs (§ 141.380) 1 1 1− 1 1 Line Throwing Appliances (§ 141.385) 1− 1 1 Great Lakes service only.