1. (a) Whatever other languages they may be in, markings required on each inflatable liferaft and its container must be in English.

2. (b) The markings required on the liferaft container under IMO LSA Code, as amended by Resolution MSC.293(87), Chapter IV/4.2.6.3 (incorporated by reference, see § 160.151-5 of this subpart) must be on a plate or label sufficiently durable to withstand continuous exposure to environmental conditions at sea for the life of the liferaft. In addition, the container must be marked with the—

   1. (1) Manufacturer's model identification; and
   2. (2) U.S. Coast Guard approval number.

3. (c) In addition to the markings required on the inflatable liferaft under IMO LSA Code, as amended by Resolution MSC.293(87), Chapter IV/4.2.7.1, the liferaft must be marked with the—

   1. (1) Manufacturer's model identification;
   2. (2) Lot number; and
   3. (3) U.S. Coast Guard approval number.

[CGD 85-205, 62 FR 25547, May 9, 1997, as amended by USCG-2010-0048, 76 FR 62999, Oct. 11, 2011; USCG-2010-0048, 77 FR 9865, Feb. 21, 2012]