46 CFR § 129.430 - Navigational lighting.

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title: "46 CFR § 129.430 - Navigational lighting."
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section_number: "129.430"
section_name: "Navigational lighting."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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part_number: "129"
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# 129.430 Navigational lighting.

(a) Each vessel of less than 100 gross tons and less than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must have navigational lighting in compliance with the applicable navigation rules.

(b) Each vessel of 100 or more gross tons, or 19.8 meters (65 feet) or more in length, must have navigational lighting in compliance with the applicable navigation rules and with § 111.75-17(d) of this chapter.