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33 CFR 183.514 (up to date as of 12/09/2025)
Fuel tanks: Labels.

33 CFR 183.514 (Dec. 9, 2025)

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Title 33 —Navigation and Navigable Waters
Chapter I —Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
Subchapter S —Boating Safety
Part 183 —Boats and Associated Equipment
Subpart J —Fuel Systems
Equipment Standards
Source: CGD 74-209, 42 FR 5950, Jan. 31, 1977, unless otherwise noted.
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 4302; Pub. L. 103-206, 107 Stat. 2439; and Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1, para.
II, (92)(b). Subpart E is also authorized by Pub. L. 114-120, 130 Stat. 27
Source: CGD 72-61R, 37 FR 15782, Aug. 4, 1972, unless otherwise noted.

§ 183.514 Fuel tanks: Labels.
(a) Each fuel tank must have a label that meets the requirements of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this
section.
(b) Each label required by paragraph (a) of this section must contain the following information:
(1) Fuel tank manufacturer's name (or logo) and address.
(2) Month (or lot number) and year of manufacture.
(3) Capacity in U.S. gallons.
(4) Material of construction.
(5) The pressure the tank is designed to withstand without leaking.
(6) Model number, if applicable.
(7) The statement, “This tank has been tested under 33 CFR 183.510(a).”
(8) If the tank is tested under § 183.584 at less than 25g vertical accelerations the statement, “Must be
installed aft of the boat's half length.”
(c) Each letter and each number on a label must:
(1) Be at least 1⁄16 inch high and
(2) Contrast with the basic color of the label or be embossed on the label.
(d) Each label must:
(1) Withstand the combined effects of exposure to water, oil, salt spray, direct sunlight, heat, cold, and
wear expected in normal operation of the boat, without loss of legibility; and
(2) Resist efforts to remove or alter the information on the label without leaving some obvious sign of
such efforts.
[CGD 74-209, 42 FR 5950, Jan. 31, 1977, as amended by CGD 81-092, 48 FR 55737, Dec. 15, 1983; USCG-1999-5832, 64 FR 34716,
June 29, 1999]

33 CFR 183.514(d)(2) (enhanced display)

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