46 C.F.R. § 199.271
Lifebuoys.
Cite as 46 C.F.R. § 199.271 (2026)
Each cargo vessel must carry the number of lifebuoys prescribed in table 199.271 of this section.
Table 199.271—Requirements for Lifebuoys on Cargo Vessels
Length of vessel in meters (feet)
Minimum number of lifebuoys
Under 100 (328)
8
100 (328) and under 150 (492)
10
150 (492) and under 200 (656)
12
200 (656) and over
14