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Line Throwing Appliances
APPROVAL GUIDANCE
| APPROVAL CATEGORY |
EQUIPMENT | MRA APPROVAL |
|---|---|---|
| 160.031 | SHOULDER GUN TYPE LINE THROWING APPLIANCE | NO |
| 160.040 |
LINE THROWING APPLIANCE | YES |
SHOULDER GUN TYPE LINE THROWING APPLIANCE
APPROVAL CATEGORY: 160.031
APPROVAL GUIDANCE & INFORMATION: Follow the requirements of 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 160.031. The Coast Guard does not test materials or systems for approval but rather specifies the required test methods and minimum performance criteria for approval. Product testing must be performed by a Coast Guard Accepted Independent Laboratory.
NON STANDARD APPLIANCES: Other types of device designs (such as non-pyrotechnic devices) can be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for approval based on equivalent performance. Please contact our CG-ENG-4 office for details.
SUBMITTAL PACKAGE: Please submit the follow information in the Submittal Package:
- A cover letter requesting Coast Guard Type Approval of the Line Throwing Appliance.
- A test report from a USCG Accepted Independent Laboratory showing compliance of the Line Throwing Appliance with 46 CFR 159.010, 46 CFR 160.031-5, and 46 CFR 160.031-3
- Evidence that an acceptable follow-up factory inspection program is in place IAW 46 CFR 159.007 and 46 CFR 160.031-5(b).
- Required drawings/plans of the equipment IAW 46 CFR 160.031-3.
Commandant (CG-ENG-4)
U.S. Coast Guard
2100 Second Street, S.W. Stop 7126
Washington, DC 20593-7126
Once the equipment has been approved by this office, it will receive Coast Guard Type Approval and a Certificate of Approval (COA). The COA will be issued for 5 years and will remain valid during that time period if the product meets the testing of the Quality Control Program.
LINE THROWING APPLIANCE
APPROVAL CATEGORY: 160.040
APPROVAL GUIDANCE & INFORMATION: For Coast Guard requirements for Line-Throwing Appliances see 46, CFR 160.040. The Coast Guard does not test materials or systems for approval but rather specifies the required test methods and minimum performance criteria for approval. Product testing must be performed by a Coast Guard Accepted Independent Laboratory.
This product can be approved under the US/EC Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) on marine equipment.
NON-STANDARD APPLIANCES: Other types of device designs (such as non-pyrotechnic devices) can be reviewed on a case-by-case basis for approval based on equivalent performance. Please contact this office for details.
SUBMITTAL PACKAGE: Please submit the follow information in the Submittal Package:
- A cover letter requesting Coast Guard Type Approval of the Line Throwing Appliance.
- A test report from a USCG Accepted Independent Laboratory showing compliance of the product or equipment with 46 CFR 159.010, 46 CFR 160.040-5, and 46 CFR 160.031-3. For SOLAS requirements for Line-Throwing Appliances see Section 7.1 and Section 1/9 of the IMO LSA Code.
- Evidence that an acceptable follow-up factory inspection program is in place IAW 46 CFR 159.007 and 46 CFR 160.040-5(b). For SOLAS requirements for Approval Testing and Production Testing see Section 2/4.
- Required drawings/plans of the equipment IAW 46 CFR 160.040-3.
Commandant (CG-ENG-4)
U.S. Coast Guard
2100 Second Street, S.W. Stop 7126
Washington, DC 20593-7126
Once the equipment has been approved by this office, it will receive Coast Guard Type Approval and a Certificate of Approval (COA). The COA will be issued for 5 years and will remain valid during that time period if the product meets the testing of the Quality Control Program.
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