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46 CFR 78.47-3: -3 General.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 46—Shipping
- CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
- SUBCHAPTER H—PASSENGER VESSELS
- PART 78—OPERATIONS
- Subpart 78.47—Markings for Fire and Emergency Equipment, Etc.
(a) It is the intent of this subpart to provide such markings as are necessary for the guidance of the persons on board in case of emergency. In any specific case, and particularly on small vessels, where it can be shown to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, that the prescribed markings are unnecessary for the guidance of the persons on board in case of emergency, such markings may be modified or omitted.
(b) In addition to English, all stateroom notices, directional signs, etc., shall be printed in languages appropriate to the service of the vessel or other action be taken to achieve the same purpose.
(c) Where in this subpart red letters are specified, letters of a contrasting color on a red background will be accepted.
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