46 U.S.C. § 3708

Self-propelled tank vessel minimum standards

A self-propelled tank vessel of at least 10,000 gross tons as measured under section 14502 of this title , or an alternate tonnage measured under section 14302 of this title as prescribed by the Secretary under section 14104 of this title shall be equipped with—

(1)

a dual radar system with short-range and long-range capabilities, each with true-north features;

(2)

an electronic relative motion analyzer that is at least functionally equivalent to equipment complying with specifications established by the Secretary of Transportation;

(3)

an electronic position-fixing device;

(4)

adequate communications equipment;

(5)

a sonic depth finder;

(6)

a gyrocompass; and

(7)

up-to-date charts.

( Pub. L. 98–89 , Aug. 26, 1983 , 97 Stat. 524 ; Pub. L. 104–324, title VII, § 717 , Oct. 19, 1996 , 110 Stat. 3937 .)