46 CFR § 199.217 - Muster list and emergency instructions.

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t46/s199.217"
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title: "46 CFR § 199.217 - Muster list and emergency instructions."
title_number: 46
title_name: "Shipping"
section_number: "199.217"
section_name: "Muster list and emergency instructions."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
subchapter_number: "W"
subchapter_name: "LIFESAVING APPLIANCES AND ARRANGEMENTS"
part_number: "199"
part_name: "LIFESAVING SYSTEMS FOR CERTAIN INSPECTED VESSELS"
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currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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authority: "46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; Pub. L. 103-206, 107 Stat. 2439; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4."
regulatory_source: "CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25313, May 20, 1996, unless otherwise noted."
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# 199.217 Muster list and emergency instructions.

(a) The format of each passenger vessel muster list required under § 199.80 must be approved by the OCMI.

(b) The passenger vessel muster list or emergency instructions must include procedures for locating and rescuing persons other than the crew who may be trapped in their staterooms.

(c) As an alternative to the requirements in § 199.80(c), the passenger vessel emergency instructions may meet the requirements of MSC Circular 699 (Guidelines for Passenger Safety Instructions).