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(c) At least one ring life buoy must be fitted with a lifeline. If more than one ring life buoy is carried, at least one must not have a lifeline attached. Each lifeline on a ring life buoy must:(1) Be buoyant;(2) Be of at least 18.3 meters (60 feet) in length;(3) Be non-kinking;(4) Have a diameter of at least 7.9 millimeters (5/16 inch);(5) Have a breaking strength of at least 5 kilonewtons (1,124 pounds); and(6) Be of a dark color if synthetic, or of a type certified to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light. (d) A vessel must carry one floating waterlight, unless it is limited to daytime operation, in which case no floating waterlight is required.(1) Each floating waterlight must be approved in accordance with § 161.010 in subchapter Q of this chapter, or other standard specified by the Commandant, including, but not limited to, approval series 160.110.(2) Each ring life buoy with a floating waterlight must have a lanyard of at least 910 millimeters (3 feet) in length, but not more than 1,830 millimeters (6 feet), securing the waterlight around the body of the ring life buoy.(3) Each floating waterlight installed after March 11, 1997, on a vessel carrying only one ring buoy, must be attached to the lanyard with a corrosion-resistant clip. The clip must have a strength of at least 22.7 kilograms (50 pounds), and allow the waterlight to be quickly disconnected from the ring life buoy. Make necessary changes to ring buoy and provide proof to marine inspector.

Alcohol testing must be conducted on each individual engaged or employed on board the vessel who is directly involved in a Serious Marine Incident as defined in 46 CFR 4.03-2, the testing must be conducted with in 2 hours of the SMI unless precluded by safety concerns directly related to the incident. Vessel operator has no alcohol testing devices. Obtain a DOT alcohol testing device or strip to the satisfaction of the attending MI. 46 CFR 4.06-3

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A submersible electric bilge pump may be used as a power bilge pump required by Table 182.520(a) only on a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying not more than 49 passengers, other than a ferry, provided that:(7) A positive shutoff valve is installed at the hull penetration. Replace broken handle on bilge pump overboard discharge valve.