CFR > Title 46 - Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER I-A—MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNITS (parts 107 to 109) > PART 109—OPERATIONS > SUBPART B—Tests, Drills, and Inspections (§109.201 to §109.227) > 109.201—Steering gear, whistles, general alarm, and means of communication.

109.201—Steering gear, whistles, general alarm, and means of communication.

The master or person in charge shall ensure that—
(a) Steering gear, whistles, general alarm bells, and means of communication between the bridge or control room and the engine room on self propelled units are inspected and tested—
(1) Within 12 hours before getting under way; and
(2) At least once each week if under way or on station; and
(b) Whistles and general alarm bells on all other units are inspected examined and tested at least once each week.