46 CFR § 136.175 - Approved equipment.

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title: "46 CFR § 136.175 - Approved equipment."
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title_name: "Shipping"
section_number: "136.175"
section_name: "Approved equipment."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 136.175 Approved equipment.

Where equipment in this subchapter is required to be of an approved type, such equipment requires the specific approval of the Coast Guard. A list of approved equipment and materials may be found online at *http://cgmix.uscg.mil/Equipment/EquipmentSearch.aspx*. Any OCMI may be contacted for information concerning approved equipment and materials.