# 46 CFR § 143.100: Purpose

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-143.100

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 143.100
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER M—TOWING VESSELS > PART 143—MACHINERY AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT > Subpart A—General

## Text

This part contains requirements for the design, installation, and operation of primary and auxiliary machinery and electrical systems and equipment on towing vessels.

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 143.100 § 143.100 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-143.100.md)
- [46 CFR § 143.105 § 143.105 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-143.105.md)
- [46 CFR § 143.115 § 143.115 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-143.115.md)
- [46 CFR § 143.200 § 143.200 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-143.200.md)
- [46 CFR § 143.205 § 143.205 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-143.205.md)
- [46 CFR § 143.210 § 143.210 Alternate design or operational considerations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-143.210.md)
- [46 CFR § 143.215 § 143.215 Existing vessels built to class.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-143.215.md)
- [46 CFR § 143.220 § 143.220 Machinery space fire prevention.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-143.220.md)
- [46 CFR § 143.225 § 143.225 Control and monitoring requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-143.225.md)
- [46 CFR § 143.230 § 143.230 Alarms and monitoring.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-143.230.md)
- [46 CFR § 143.235 § 143.235 General alarms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-143.235.md)
- [46 CFR § 143.240 § 143.240 Communication requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-143.240.md)
- [46 CFR § 143.245 § 143.245 Readiness and testing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-143.245.md)
- [46 CFR § 143.250 § 143.250 System isolation and markings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-143.250.md)

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