108.597—Line-throwing appliance.
(a) General.
Each unit in international service must have a line-throwing appliance that is approved under approval series 160.040. Each unit not in international service must carry a line-throwing appliance approved under either approval series 160.040 or 160.031.
(c) Additional equipment.
Each unit must carry the following equipment for the line-throwing appliance:
(ii)
Is, if synthetic, a dark color or certified by the manufacturer to be resistant to deterioration from ultraviolet light; and
(A)
At least 450 meters (1,500 feet) long, if the line-throwing appliance is approved under approval series 160.040; or
(B)
At least 150 meters (500 feet) long, if the line-throwing appliance is approved under approval series 160.031.