46 CFR § 140.415 - Orientation for individuals that are not crewmembers.

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title: "46 CFR § 140.415 - Orientation for individuals that are not crewmembers."
title_number: 46
title_name: "Shipping"
section_number: "140.415"
section_name: "Orientation for individuals that are not crewmembers."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
subchapter_number: "M"
subchapter_name: "TOWING VESSELS"
part_number: "140"
part_name: "OPERATIONS"
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currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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# 140.415 Orientation for individuals that are not crewmembers.

Individuals, who are not crewmembers, on board a towing vessel must receive a safety orientation prior to getting underway or as soon as practicable thereafter, to include:

(a) The location, operation, and use of lifesaving equipment;

(b) Emergency procedures;

(c) Methods to notify crewmembers in the event of an emergency; and

(d) Prevention of falls overboard.