CFR > Title 46 - Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER C—UNINSPECTED VESSELS (parts 24 to 28) > PART 27—TOWING VESSELS > SUBPART C—Fire-Suppression Equipment for Towing Vessels (§27.301 to §27.305) > 27.305—What are the requirements for fire-extinguishing equipment on towing vessels in ocean or coastal service whose construction was contracted for on or after August 27, 2003?

27.305—What are the requirements for fire-extinguishing equipment on towing vessels in ocean or coastal service whose construction was contracted for on or after August 27, 2003?

(a) You must carry on your towing vessel both—
(1) The minimum number of hand-portable fire extinguishers required by subpart of this part; and
(2) An approved B-V semi-portable fire-extinguishing system to protect the engine room.
(b) You must have a fixed fire-extinguishing system installed to protect the engine room of the vessel.
(c) This section does not apply to any towing vessel pushing a barge ahead, or hauling a barge alongside, when the barge's coastwise or Great Lakes route is restricted (as indicated on its certificate of inspection), so that the barge may operate “in fair weather only, within 12 miles of shore,” or with words to that effect.