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33 CFR Part 4
33 CFR Part 6
33 CFR Part 62
33 CFR Part 81
- 33 CFR 81.1: Definitions for COLREGS compliance exceptionsDefines 72 COLREGS, a vessel of special construction or purpose, and interference with the special function of the vessel, as used in this part.
- 33 CFR 81.3: Alternative compliance for special vesselsExplains that vessels of special construction or purpose may meet alternative light, shape, and sound signal requirements instead of 72 COLREGS.
33 CFR Part 83
- 33 CFR 83.15: Crossing situation between power-driven vesselsRule 15 says which power-driven vessel keeps out of the way in a crossing situation with risk of collision, including river crossings on certain waters.
- 33 CFR 83.17: Action by stand-on vesselRule 17 says the stand-on vessel keeps course and speed, when she may maneuver, and when she must act to avoid collision.
- 33 CFR 83.18: Responsibilities between vessels under Rule 18Rule 18 sets which vessels must keep out of the way of others, including power-driven, sailing, fishing vessels, seaplanes and WIG craft.
- 33 CFR 83.27: Lights and shapes for vessels not under command or restricted in maneuverRule 27 sets the lights and shapes for vessels not under command, restricted in ability to maneuver, dredging, diving, or clearing mines.
33 CFR Part 96
- 33 CFR 96.100: Purpose of the ISM Code subpart33 CFR 96.100 states that this subpart implements Chapter IX of SOLAS 1974, the ISM Code, as required by 46 U.S.C. Chapter 32.
- 33 CFR 96.120: Definitions for safety management rulesDefines terms used in this part on safety management, including company, responsible person, designated person, and vessel engaged on a foreign voyage.
33 CFR Part 100
33 CFR Part 101
33 CFR Part 104
33 CFR Part 110
- 33 CFR 110.155: Port of New York anchorage grounds and rulesDefines the Port of New York anchorage grounds and sets rules for anchoring, lightering, time limits, Captain of the Port control and explosives anchorages.
- 33 CFR 110.215: Anaheim Bay naval explosives anchorageDefines the Anaheim Bay Harbor naval explosives anchorage and requires pleasure and commercial craft to get permission before entering it.
33 CFR Part 126
33 CFR Part 127
33 CFR Part 146
- 33 CFR 146.115: Emergency duty assignments for facility personnelRequires the owner, agent, or person in charge to assign emergency duties and duty stations to each person on a manned facility.
- 33 CFR 146.215: Notice of arrival for MODUs on the OCSOwners or operators of MODUs must send a notice of arrival to the NVMC before arriving on the OCS, with timing, content and update rules.
- 33 CFR 146.405: Notice of arrival for vessels at OCS placesOwners and operators of vessels arriving at a place on the OCS must send an NOA to the NVMC at set times and update it when information changes.
33 CFR Part 149
- 33 CFR 149.317: Lifejacket stowage and markingOperators must stow lifejackets in readily accessible places in or adjacent to accommodation spaces, keep them unlockable, and mark each container or location.
- 33 CFR 149.338: Immersion suit requirements for deepwater portsUnmanned deepwater ports north of 32 degrees North latitude must meet immersion suit requirements, and suits may be stowed on a moored attending vessel.
33 CFR Part 150
33 CFR Part 154
33 CFR Part 156
33 CFR Part 160
- 33 CFR 160.201: Notice of arrival subpart overviewIntroduces the subpart on notice of arrival (NOA) and notice of hazardous condition requirements and procedures, and lists what its sections cover.
- 33 CFR 160.206: Information required in a Notice of ArrivalLists the information items each NOA must contain, including vessel, voyage, cargo, crew, equipment, ISM and ISPS details, and passport exceptions.
- 33 CFR 160.212: Deadlines for submitting and updating an NOA33 CFR 160.212 sets when vessels must submit a Notice of Arrival (NOA) and its updates, with special times for towing vessels and small vessels.
33 CFR Part 161
33 CFR Part 165
- 33 CFR 165.501: Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads Regulated Navigation AreaSets rules for anchoring, towing, channels, speed, charts, pilots and port security in the Chesapeake Bay entrance and Hampton Roads Regulated Navigation Area.
- 33 CFR 165.813: Cruise ship security zones in Houston-GalvestonMoving 500-yard security zones around cruise ships in the Ports of Houston and Galveston, with rules for entry, speed, and permission.
- 33 CFR 165.1310: Makah whale hunt regulated navigation areaDefines the Makah whale hunt RNA off Northwest Washington, the 500-yard Moving Exclusion Zone, pennant rules, broadcasts and media vessel limits.
33 CFR Part 175
33 CFR Part 183
33 CFR Part 222
33 CFR Part 329
33 CFR Part 401
- 33 CFR 401.3: Maximum vessel dimensions for transitSets maximum length, breadth, and height limits for vessels transiting, bars protrusions beyond the hull, and allows case-by-case consideration of some oversize vessels.
- 33 CFR 401.57: Disembarking or boarding vessels passing throughLimits who may disembark or board a vessel while it is passing through, and requires crew assistance and confirmation that the vessel is secured.
- 33 CFR 401.79: Seaway advance arrival notice and ship inspectionsSets USCG ENOA timing for foreign ships of 300 GRT or above entering the Seaway at CIP 2, and Seaway inspection rules for vessels.
- 33 CFR 401.90: Boarding vessels for inspectionsExplains when officers may board and inspect vessels, what a Manager's officer may do in Canadian waters, and the duty to provide safe boarding access.
46 CFR Part 2
46 CFR Part 4
- 46 CFR 4.05-1: Notice of marine casualty to Coast GuardRequires the owner, agent, master, operator, or person in charge to notify the Coast Guard of listed marine casualties after addressing safety concerns.
- 46 CFR 4.07-5: Powers of marine casualty investigating officersExplains that investigating officers investigate reported marine casualties and may administer oaths, subpoena witnesses and require records.
46 CFR Part 8
46 CFR Part 25
- 46 CFR 25.26-50: Testing and servicing of EPIRBsThe master must ensure each required EPIRB is tested after installation and monthly, repaired if not working, and has its battery replaced as required.
- 46 CFR 25.30-20: Fire extinguishing equipment required on vesselsSets the portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers required on motorboats, motor vessels, uninspected passenger vessels and passenger barges.
- 46 CFR 25.30-80: Fire extinguishers on vessels contracted before August 22, 2016Vessels contracted for before August 22, 2016 may keep smaller existing extinguishers if well maintained, but new equipment must meet new-vessel requirements.
46 CFR Part 26
46 CFR Part 27
46 CFR Part 28
- 46 CFR 28.140: Lifesaving equipment readiness, maintenance and inspectionLifesaving equipment must be ready for use, maintained and inspected per Table 28.140, servicing rules and manufacturer guidelines, with clear escape routes.
- 46 CFR 28.265: Emergency instructions on vesselsRequires vessels to post emergency instructions where the crew can reach them and lists what the instructions must identify, with limited exceptions.
- 46 CFR 28.315: Fire pumps, mains, hydrants and hosesRequires a self-priming power driven fire pump on vessels 36 feet or more, plus fire main, hydrant, hose and nozzle standards.
- 46 CFR 28.380: General structural fire protection on vesselsSets vessel construction rules to limit fire hazards, covering insulation, fuel and machinery separation, paint, mattresses, plastic hulls and cooking areas.
- 46 CFR 28.385: Structural fire protection for vessels with over 49 peopleVessels operating with more than 49 individuals on board must meet steel and noncombustible construction rules in addition to 46 CFR 28.380.
46 CFR Part 34
- 46 CFR 34.05-5: Fire extinguishing systems on tankshipsRequires approved fire extinguishing systems on tankships in listed spaces, with system types set by location and some rules limited by contract date or size.
- 46 CFR 34.50-10: Fire extinguisher location and installation on tank vesselsSets where portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers must be installed, located, numbered and protected on tank ships and tank barges, with a table of minimums.
46 CFR Part 35
46 CFR Part 42
- 46 CFR 42.07-20: Load line logbook entries before departureMasters must enter load line marks, their position and actual drafts in the official logbook or their own log before a vessel leaves port.
- 46 CFR 42.25-10: Superstructure, double bottom tanks and bulwarksSets construction requirements for a vessel's forecastle, poop or raised quarter deck, double bottom tank subdivision, and bulwarks or rails.
- 46 CFR 42.30-5: Northern winter seasonal zones and areaDefines the North Atlantic winter seasonal zones and area and the North Pacific winter seasonal zone, with their winter and summer seasonal periods.
46 CFR Part 56
46 CFR Part 58
46 CFR Part 71
46 CFR Part 76
- 46 CFR 76.05-1: Fire detection and alarm system requirementsSets which vessels must have approved fire detection and alarm systems and points to subparts 76.25 through 76.33 for arrangements and details.
- 46 CFR 76.27-5: General fire detection and alarm requirementsSets general rules for fire detection and alarm systems: approved equipment, constant readiness, signals to the pilothouse, and visible and audible alarms.
- 46 CFR 76.27-70: Fire detection under SOLAS and FSS CodeSets added requirements when a fire detection and alarm system follows SOLAS Chapter II-2 Regulation 7 and FSS Code Chapter 9 as allowed by § 76.27-1(b)(2).
- 46 CFR 76.27-80: Fire detection systems contracted 1952 to 2021Sets detector placement, alarm, zoning and repair rules for fire detection installations contracted on or after Nov. 19, 1952 and before July 22, 2021.
- 46 CFR 76.50-10: Location of portable and semi-portable extinguishersSets where approved portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers must be installed, how many each space needs, and how they are placed and marked.
46 CFR Part 78
46 CFR Part 91
- 46 CFR 91.25-20: Inspection of fire extinguishing equipmentExplains how Coast Guard inspectors check portable extinguishers, fixed systems, piping, and fire mains at inspections for certification and periodic inspections.
- 46 CFR 91.25-25: Hull equipment tests and cargo gear certificatesSets hull equipment tests at Coast Guard inspections and the content and form of cargo gear certificates and registers.
- 46 CFR 91.35-1: Monthly inspection of crew spacesRequires inspection of quarters, toilet and washing spaces, serving pantries and galleys at least monthly, or at least once every trip on long voyages.
46 CFR Part 95
46 CFR Part 97
- 46 CFR 97.27-5: Master's and officer's responsibility for watchesMasters and officers in command remain responsible for lookout, fire watch and ordinary seamanship precautions, and must add watches when circumstances require.
- 46 CFR 97.34-10: Use of approved buoyant work vestsApproved buoyant work vests are safety apparel for crew working near or over water and cannot replace required approved life preservers.
- 46 CFR 97.35-3: Official and unofficial logbooks and recordsVessels required to have an official logbook use form CG-706; other vessels keep an unofficial log and fire fighting test records.
- 46 CFR 97.35-5: Actions required to be loggedLists the actions and observations that must be entered in the official log book, grouped for convenience from other parts of this subchapter.
46 CFR Part 98
46 CFR Part 108
- 46 CFR 108.415: General fire pump requirements for fire mainsA fire main system must have at least two independently driven fire pumps that deliver a set pitot tube pressure to the two highest hydrants.
- 46 CFR 108.427: International shore connection for fire mainsA fire main system on a unit in international service must have an international shore connection, valves, and facilities to use it on either side.
- 46 CFR 108.565: Stowage of rescue boatsSets how rescue boats must be stowed: launch readiness, position, no interference, battery recharging, and keeping inflated boats fully inflated.
- 46 CFR 108.570: Rescue boat embarkation, launching and recoverySets launch, embarkation, recovery and winch requirements for rescue boats, with added rules when the rescue boat is also a survival craft.
46 CFR Part 109
- 46 CFR 109.213: Emergency training and drills on unitsRequires abandonment training material, monthly abandonment and fire drills, onboard instruction, and logbook records for crew and industrial personnel.
- 46 CFR 109.301: Lifesaving equipment readiness, maintenance and inspectionSets readiness, maintenance, weekly, monthly and annual inspection, and servicing rules for lifesaving appliances on units in operation.
- 46 CFR 109.433: Required logbook entries for the masterThe master or person in charge must make sure the listed entries are made in the logbook, including equipment tests, drills, drafts, stability and inspections.
46 CFR Part 111
- 46 CFR 111.10-9: Two ship's service supply transformers requiredRequires at least two independent power transformers when transformers supply the ship's service distribution system, sized to carry loads if one fails.
- 46 CFR 111.30-29: Emergency switchboard requirements and equipmentSets what each emergency switchboard must have, including a test switch, its location, meters and ground detection for emergency generators.
46 CFR Part 113
- 46 CFR 113.25-9: Location of general emergency alarm signalsGeneral emergency alarm signals must be placed so people in listed work, machinery and public spaces can hear them, even with doors closed.
- 46 CFR 113.25-10: Emergency red-flashing lights on vesselsRequires a red-flashing light or rotating beacon where the general emergency alarm can't be heard, and in cargo pump rooms of vessels carrying combustible liquids.
46 CFR Part 116
46 CFR Part 117
- 46 CFR 117.68: Distress flares and smoke signals requiredSets how many hand red flares and orange smoke signals a vessel must carry by route, allowed substitutions, a short-run exemption, and stowage.
- 46 CFR 117.70: Ring life buoys on vesselsSets how many ring life buoys a vessel carries by length, how they are approved and stowed, and the lifeline and waterlight requirements.
- 46 CFR 117.71: Life jacket requirements for vesselsRequires an adult life jacket for each person aboard, child-size life jackets, approved types, and marking under 46 CFR 122.604.
- 46 CFR 117.200: General survival craft standards and requirementsSets approval standards for inflatable liferafts, life floats and buoyant apparatus on vessels, and points to a table of survival craft by route.
- 46 CFR 117.210: Rescue boat requirements for vesselsRequires each vessel to carry a rescue boat unless the OCMI finds three conditions met, and sets rescue boat characteristics and acceptable approvals.
46 CFR Part 118
46 CFR Part 122
- 46 CFR 122.520: Abandon ship and man overboard drillsRequires the master to conduct abandon ship and man overboard drills and training, set drill contents and timing, and log each drill.
- 46 CFR 122.524: Fire fighting drills and trainingRequires the master to conduct fire drills at least once each month, sets what each drill includes, and requires drills to be logged.
- 46 CFR 122.728: Testing and servicing of EPIRBsThe master must ensure each EPIRB, except one in an inflatable liferaft, is tested monthly, its battery is replaced on time, and tests are logged.
46 CFR Part 131
- 46 CFR 131.340: Recommended emergency instructions placard formatGives the recommended format and content of a placard of emergency instructions for rough weather, flooding, man overboard, and fire.
- 46 CFR 131.530: Abandon-ship training and drillsRequires abandon-ship training material, drills in alternate weeks, immersion-suit drills, crew training and logbook entries on each vessel.
- 46 CFR 131.535: Firefighting training and fire drills on vesselsSets fire drill schedule, required drill contents, realism, and logbook entries for each vessel under 46 CFR 131.535.
- 46 CFR 131.575: Yearly inspection and repair of survival equipmentRequires yearly stripping, inspection and repair of lifesaving craft and launching appliances, and replacement of expired survival equipment and batteries.
- 46 CFR 131.720: Use of approved buoyant work vestsExplains that approved buoyant work vests are safety apparel for crew working near water and do not replace or count as lifejackets.
46 CFR Part 132
- 46 CFR 132.120: Fire pump requirements for vesselsSets requirements for vessel fire pumps: pump capability, gauge, relief valve, power source, branch lines, piping, and operation.
- 46 CFR 132.390: Added fire safety for flammable cargo on OSVsSets tank location, dry chemical extinguisher, foam and fixed-gas requirements for OSVs of at least 6,000 GT ITC under 46 CFR 132.390.
46 CFR Part 133
- 46 CFR 133.45: Tests and inspections of lifesaving equipmentLists what initial inspections and reinspections must demonstrate for lifesaving equipment, and says OSV boardings use the paragraph (b) tests and inspections.
- 46 CFR 133.70: Personal lifesaving appliances on OSVsSets lifebuoy, lifejacket, immersion suit and anti-exposure suit carriage, stowage, marking and light requirements for each OSV.
- 46 CFR 133.140: Stowage of rescue boats on OSVsRescue boats must be ready to launch in 5 minutes, stowed without blocking survival craft, and have battery charging; inflated boats stay fully inflated.
- 46 CFR 133.160: Rescue boat launching and recovery arrangementsSets approval, launching speed, recovery and winch requirements for rescue boat davits, embarkation and launching arrangements on OSVs.
46 CFR Part 148
46 CFR Part 151
- 46 CFR 151.04-2: Inspection of unmanned tank bargesUnmanned tank barges subject to this subchapter must be inspected every five years, and the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, may require more frequent inspections.
- 46 CFR 151.50-31: Chlorine barge design and cargo transferSets design, equipment, cargo transfer, inspection and stores rules for barges carrying chlorine in bulk, including tank, valve and piping requirements.
- 46 CFR 151.50-32: Anhydrous ammonia cargo requirementsSets rules for carrying anhydrous ammonia: tank placement, materials, joints, ventilation, grounding, water fog, and respiratory protection.
46 CFR Part 153
- 46 CFR 153.460: Fire protection systems on cargo shipsRequires fire protection systems on weatherdeck cargo containment parts of self-propelled and manned non-self-propelled ships, per Table 1.
- 46 CFR 153.809: Requesting a Certificate of Compliance examinationForeign flag vessel owners must give the OCMI 7 days' notice and have specified plans on board for a Certificate of Compliance examination.
46 CFR Part 160
- 46 CFR 160.050-2: Life buoy types and sizesLife buoys must be annular ring type in the sizes in Table 160.050-2(b), with a tolerance of plus or minus 5 percent on dimensions.
- 46 CFR 160.050-3: Materials for ring life buoysSets material requirements for ring life buoys: weather resistance, unicellular plastic body, color, grab line, beckets and thread.
- 46 CFR 160.135-7: Lifeboat design, construction and performance requirementsSets the standards a lifeboat must meet for Coast Guard approval, including design, materials, engines, fuel, controls, markings and equipment.
- 46 CFR 160.135-13: Approval inspections and tests for prototype lifeboatsSets out how manufacturers must arrange, undergo and report approval inspections and tests on prototype lifeboats, including who may witness them.
- 46 CFR 160.135-15: Lifeboat production inspections, tests and recordsSets manufacturer and independent laboratory duties for lifeboat production inspections, tests, quality control and records, including 5-year recordkeeping.
- 46 CFR 160.156-7: Rescue boat and fast rescue boat standardsSets design, construction and performance requirements a rescue boat or fast rescue boat must meet for Coast Guard approval.
- 46 CFR 160.171-9: Immersion suit construction requirementsSets construction requirements for immersion suits, including materials, seams, color, hardware, size, retroreflective material, and the PFD light.
- 46 CFR 160.171-11: Immersion suit performance requirementsSets immersion suit performance requirements for buoyancy, righting, thermal protection, donning time, vision, and resistance to water, fire and oil.
- 46 CFR 160.171-17: Approval testing for adult size immersion suitsSets the tests an adult size immersion suit must pass for approval, including mobility, flotation, thermal protection, buoyancy, flame, and strength tests.
- 46 CFR 160.176-13: Approval tests for inflatable lifejacketsSets the approval tests and examinations for inflatable lifejackets, including who runs them, test subjects, and pass criteria for each test.
- 46 CFR 160.255-1: Scope of Level 100 lifejacket standardsSets the scope of the subpart on Level 100 lifejackets: approval standards, buoyancy methods, and the vessels whose carriage rules they meet.
- 46 CFR 160.255-19: Placard requirement for lifejackets offered for saleEach lifejacket sold or offered for sale must have a placard a buyer can read before purchase, with text printed as set out in ANSI/CAN/UL 12402-4.
46 CFR Part 161
- 46 CFR 161.006-2: Motor lifeboat searchlight typeSets the type of motor lifeboat searchlight: incandescent, with a lamp of approximately 90 watts of proper voltage for the lifeboat's electric power.
- 46 CFR 161.006-4: Motor lifeboat searchlight construction requirementsSets construction requirements for motor lifeboat searchlights, including size, weight, wiring, lamp, housing, reflector, beam spread and name plate.
- 46 CFR 161.006-5: Motor lifeboat searchlight sampling and testsExplains how the Coast Guard may inspect motor lifeboat searchlight makers and the waterproof, beam, corrosion and heat run tests the searchlights must pass.
46 CFR Part 163
- 46 CFR 163.003-1: Scope of pilot ladder standardsExplains the scope of the pilot ladder subpart: standards and tests for ladders used to embark and disembark pilots from merchant vessels away from the dock.
- 46 CFR 163.003-13: Pilot ladder construction requirementsSets construction requirements for pilot ladders, including suspension members, steps, spreaders, fasteners, workmanship and pilot hoist arrangements.
- 46 CFR 163.003-15: Pilot ladder performance requirementsSets performance rules for pilot ladders: rolling up for storage, unrolling freely, and how suspension members and steps sit against the vessel's side.
46 CFR Part 167
- 46 CFR 167.15-20: Inspections and certificate renewal for nautical school shipsNautical school ships get an annual inspection of hull, machinery and equipment, and must apply to renew the Certificate of Inspection 30 days before expiry.
- 46 CFR 167.43-10: Use of buoyant work vests aboard vesselsApproved buoyant work vests are safety apparel for crew working near water; when carried, they do not replace required approved life preservers.
- 46 CFR 167.45-5: Fire pumps and hoses on nautical school shipsSets fire pump, fire main outlet, hydrant, relief valve and fire hose requirements for nautical school ships, based on gross tons.
- 46 CFR 167.45-70: Portable fire extinguishers, general requirementsCovers where fire extinguishers go, how they are examined at annual inspection, and the spare extinguishers or charges each vessel must carry.
46 CFR Part 169
- 46 CFR 169.245: Lifesaving equipment tests at inspectionsLists the lifesaving equipment tests and inspections conducted at each inspection for certification and periodic inspection, including lifeboats and PFDs.
- 46 CFR 169.311: Fire protection on sailing school vesselsSets fire protection rules: construction to minimize fire hazards, fire and smoke detectors, insulated ignition sources, and metal-lined lockers.
- 46 CFR 169.807: Notice of marine casualty reportingRequires vessel owners and masters to notify the Coast Guard of marine casualties, file Form CG-2692, and keep voyage records for three years.
- 46 CFR 169.831: Master's duties for EPIRB testing and batteriesThe master must ensure the required EPIRB is tested monthly with its integrated test circuit and that its battery is replaced after use and before expiration.
- 46 CFR 169.833: Weekly fire and boat drillsRequires the master to hold a weekly fire and boat drill, run it like a real emergency, log it, and post these requirements aboard the vessel.
46 CFR Part 174
46 CFR Part 175
46 CFR Part 177
46 CFR Part 180
- 46 CFR 180.68: Distress flares and smoke signals on vessels46 CFR 180.68 sets how many hand flares and smoke signals a vessel carries by route, allowed substitutions, a short-run exemption, and flare stowage.
- 46 CFR 180.71: Life jacket carriage and approval requirementsRequires an adult life jacket for each person on board, extra child-size life jackets, approved types, and markings under 46 CFR 180.71.
- 46 CFR 180.210: Rescue boat requirements for small passenger vesselsSets when a vessel must carry a rescue boat based on length, what a rescue boat must be, and which approved rescue boats are acceptable.
46 CFR Part 181
46 CFR Part 182
46 CFR Part 185
- 46 CFR 185.520: Abandon ship and man overboard drillsRequires the master to conduct abandon ship and man overboard drills and training, with set drill contents, rescue boat launches, and logging.
- 46 CFR 185.726: Annual inspection of lifesaving equipmentRequires yearly inspection and repair of rescue boats and launching appliances, and replacement of expired lifesaving equipment and batteries.
- 46 CFR 185.728: Testing and servicing of EPIRBsThe master must ensure each EPIRB, except those in inflatable liferafts, is tested monthly, its battery is replaced on time, and the test is logged.
46 CFR Part 189
- 46 CFR 189.33-1: Frequency of sanitary inspections on vesselsRequires inspection of quarters, toilet and washing spaces, serving pantries and galleys at least monthly, or at least once every trip on long voyages.
- 46 CFR 189.35-5: Installation load tests and safety assessmentsOwners or operators must conduct an installation load test and safety assessment and notify the OCMI of the time and place of tests in U.S. ports.
46 CFR Part 193
46 CFR Part 195
46 CFR Part 196
- 46 CFR 196.27-1: Master's and officer's responsibility for lookout and precautionsA master or officer in command remains responsible for neglecting a proper lookout or any precaution required by seamen's practice or special circumstances.
- 46 CFR 196.34-10: Use of approved buoyant work vestsApproved buoyant work vests are safety apparel for crew working near or over water, and may not replace required life preservers.
- 46 CFR 196.35-3: Logbooks and records on vesselsExplains how official and unofficial logbooks are kept, filed and retained, and how long fire fighting equipment test and inspection records are kept.
- 46 CFR 196.50-1: Master's responsibility for certificate of inspectionThe master or person in charge must see that the certificate of inspection is strictly followed, but may divert at own responsibility to help vessels in distress.
46 CFR Part 199
- 46 CFR 199.01: Purpose of lifesaving appliance requirementsExplains that this part sets lifesaving appliance requirements for inspected U.S. vessels, lists the exceptions, and splits SOLAS and non-SOLAS subparts.
- 46 CFR 199.03: Relationship of lifesaving rules to SOLASExplains how this part relates to SOLAS Chapter III and when SOLAS certificates show compliance, with added U.S. requirements.
- 46 CFR 199.10: Applicability of lifesaving requirements to inspected vesselsExplains which inspected vessels must meet the lifesaving requirements of this part, including international voyage rules and repair and alteration limits.
- 46 CFR 199.45: Lifesaving equipment tests and inspectionsSets out what initial inspections, reinspections and other inspections of lifesaving appliances and arrangements must demonstrate.
- 46 CFR 199.70: Lifebuoys, lifejackets and immersion suitsSets approval, stowage, marking and fitting rules for lifebuoys, lifejackets, immersion suits, anti-exposure suits and their containers.
- 46 CFR 199.140: Stowage of rescue boatsRescue boats must be stowed ready to launch in 5 minutes or less, with battery recharging means, and inflated rescue boats kept fully inflated.
- 46 CFR 199.160: Rescue boat embarkation, launching and recoverySets launching, embarkation and recovery requirements for rescue boats, including launch speed, powered winch motor and a minimum hoisting rate.
- 46 CFR 199.175: Survival craft and rescue boat equipmentSets how lifeboat, liferaft and rescue boat equipment must be secured and marked, and lists the items each boat must carry and their specifications.
- 46 CFR 199.180: Training and drills for lifesaving and fire46 CFR 199.180 sets training materials, musters, abandon-ship and fire drills, onboard instruction, and logbook records for vessels.
- 46 CFR 199.190: Lifesaving equipment readiness, maintenance and inspectionRequires lifesaving appliances to be ready for use, maintained, and inspected weekly, monthly and annually, with set servicing intervals for specific equipment.
- 46 CFR 199.212: Lifejackets on passenger vesselsEach passenger vessel must carry extra lifejackets for at least 5 percent of persons on board, with stowage rules for them and for remote stateroom lifejackets.
- 46 CFR 199.240: Muster stations on passenger vesselsEach passenger vessel must have muster stations near and accessible to embarkation stations, with room to marshal and instruct passengers and special personnel.
- 46 CFR 199.250: Abandon-ship and fire drills on passenger vesselsPassenger vessels must hold abandon-ship and fire drills weekly, and each crewmember must take part in both kinds of drill each month.
- 46 CFR 199.620: Alternative requirements for vessels by serviceLets vessels in oceans, coastwise, Great Lakes, lakes, bays, sounds, and rivers service use alternatives to subparts A through E of this part.
46 CFR Part 298
- 46 CFR 298.3: Definitions for Vessel and Shipyard Financing ProgramDefines key terms used in the Vessel and Shipyard Financing Program, including Borrower, Note, MARAD Guarantee, Vessel Project and Shipyard Project.
- 46 CFR 298.11: MARAD due diligence and approval of applicationsMARAD investigates every financing Application for credit risk and eligibility, then approves, conditions, or denies it through a term sheet and letter.
46 CFR Part 389
46 CFR Part 502
46 CFR Part 550
49 CFR Part 40
49 CFR Part 171
- 49 CFR 171.6: OMB control numbers for HMR information collectionsLists the OMB control numbers assigned under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 to the HMR collections of information, with titles and CFR locations.
- 49 CFR 171.7: Material incorporated by reference in hazardous materials rulesLists standards incorporated by reference into subchapters A, B, and C, who publishes them, and which sections use them, with how to inspect them.
- 49 CFR 171.12: Hazardous materials shipments with Canada and MexicoExplains when hazardous materials moving between the U.S., Canada and Mexico may follow Canadian TDG rules and what U.S. rules apply to Mexico shipments.
- 49 CFR 171.25: Additional requirements for using the IMDG CodeSets added conditions for shipping hazardous materials under the IMDG Code when part of the trip is by vessel, including bulk packagings and port areas.
49 CFR Part 172
- 49 CFR 172.101: Purpose and use of hazardous materials tableExplains the Hazardous Materials Table, its columns and symbols, how to choose proper shipping names, and the vessel stowage categories in Column 10.
- 49 CFR 172.102: Special provisions in the hazardous materials tableExplains how special provision codes in column 7 of the § 172.101 table work, what each code letter means, and lists the provisions' requirements.
- 49 CFR 172.602: Emergency response information for hazardous materialsDefines emergency response information for hazardous materials, how it must be presented, and how carriers and facility operators must maintain it.
49 CFR Part 173
- 49 CFR 173.4b: De minimis exceptions for small hazardous material quantitiesSets packaging limits under which tiny quantities of certain hazardous materials and scientific specimens are not subject to this subchapter.
- 49 CFR 173.185: Lithium cells and batteries packaging and testingSets testing, packaging, marking and exception rules for transporting lithium cells and batteries, including small, damaged, recycled and prototype ones.
- 49 CFR 173.197: Packaging for regulated medical wasteSets packaging rules for regulated medical waste: non-bulk packagings, Large Packagings, Carts, bulk outer packagings, and inner packagings.
- 49 CFR 173.315: Compressed gases in cargo tanks and portable tanksSets loading, filling density, gauging, relief valve and odorization rules for liquefied compressed gases in portable tanks and cargo tanks.
- 49 CFR 173.435: A1 and A2 values for radionuclidesLists A1 and A2 activity values and specific activity for radionuclides in TBq and Ci, with notes on parent nuclides, uranium forms and Mo-99.
- 49 CFR 173.436: Exempt material and consignment radionuclide limitsTable of activity concentrations for exempt material and activity limits for exempt consignments, by radionuclide, in Bq and Ci.
49 CFR Part 176
- 49 CFR 176.30: Dangerous cargo manifest requirementsRequires carriers to prepare, keep, certify and retain a dangerous cargo manifest, list, or stowage plan for hazardous materials on vessels and barges.
- 49 CFR 176.69: General stowage of hazardous materials on vesselsSets general stowage rules for hazardous materials on vessels: inspection access, package orientation, securing, dunnage and bracing, with exceptions.
- 49 CFR 176.84: Stowage provisions for water shipmentsExplains the numbered stowage provisions in Column 10B of the § 172.101 Table for water shipments, including the notes for Class 1 explosives.