46 CFR §119.420
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- (a)Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this section, all engines must be water cooled and meet the requirements of this paragraph.
- (1)The engine head, block, and exhaust manifold must be water jacketed and cooled by water from a pump that operates whenever the engine is operating.
- (2)A suitable hull strainer must be installed in the circulating raw water intake line of an engine cooling water system.
- (3)A closed fresh water system may be used to cool the engine.
- (b)A propulsion or auxiliary diesel engine may be air cooled or employ an air cooled jacket water radiator when:
- (1)Installed on an open deck and sufficient ventilation for machinery cooling is available; or
- (2)Installed in an enclosed or partially enclosed space for which ventilation for machinery cooling that complies with the requirement of § 119.465(b) of this part is provided, and other necessary safeguards are taken so as not to endanger the vessel.