Scope.

(a) This part contains the minimum requirements for vessel automated vital systems. Specifically, this part contains— (1) In subpart 62.25, the general requirements for all vital system automation; (2) In subpart 62.30, the criteria used to evaluate the designed reliability and safety of all automated vital systems; (3) In subpart 62.35, the minimum additional equipment, configuration, and functional requirements necessary when certain vital systems are automated; and (4) In subpart 62.50, the minimum additional requirements when automated systems are provided to replace specific personnel or to reduce overall crew requirements. (b) [Reserved] [CGD 81-030, 53 FR 17838, May 18, 1988, as amended by USCG-2020-0634, 89 FR 50189, June 12, 2024]