# 46 C.F.R. § 160.115-17 (2026): Marking and labeling

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P160_S160_115_17

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 160.115-17 (2026)
- **Heading:** Marking and labeling
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 46 CFR: Shipping / Chapter I: COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 160: LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT / Subpart 160.115: Subpart 160.115—Launching Appliances—Winches / § 160.115-17: § 160.115-17   Marking and labeling.

## Text

(a) Each winch must be marked with a plate or label permanently affixed in a conspicuous place readily accessible for inspection and sufficiently durable to withstand continuous exposure to environmental conditions at sea for the life of the winch.
(b) The plate or label must be in English, but may also be in other languages.
(c) The plate or label must contain the—
(1) Name and address of the manufacturer;
(2) Manufacturer's model identification;
(3) Name of the independent laboratory that witnessed the prototype or production tests;
(4) Serial number of the winch;
(5) U.S. Coast Guard approval number;
(6) Month and year of manufacture;
(7) Safe working load of the winch; and
(8) Word “SOLAS”.

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 160.115-1 (2026) § 160.115-1   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P160_S160_115_1.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 160.115-3 (2026) § 160.115-3   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P160_S160_115_3.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 160.115-5 (2026) § 160.115-5   Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P160_S160_115_5.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 160.115-7 (2026) § 160.115-7   Design, construction, and performance of winches.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P160_S160_115_7.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 160.115-9 (2026) § 160.115-9   Preapproval review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P160_S160_115_9.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 160.115-13 (2026) § 160.115-13   Approval inspections and tests for prototype winches.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P160_S160_115_13.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 160.115-15 (2026) § 160.115-15   Production inspections, tests, quality control, and conformance of winches.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P160_S160_115_15.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 160.115-17 (2026) § 160.115-17   Marking and labeling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P160_S160_115_17.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 160.115-19 (2026) § 160.115-19   Operating instructions and information for the ship's training manual.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P160_S160_115_19.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 160.115-21 (2026) § 160.115-21   Operation and maintenance instructions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P160_S160_115_21.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 160.115-23 (2026) § 160.115-23   Procedure for approval of design or material change.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P160_S160_115_23.md)

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