Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 61 / Thursday, March 29, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 18929 

PART 52—[AMENDED] 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 52 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq. 

Subpart GG—New Mexico 

■ 2. The first table in § 52.1620(c) 

entitled ‘‘EPA Approved New Mexico 

Regulations’’ is amended by revising the 

entry for Part 75 to read as follows: 

§ 52.1620 Identification of plan. 

* * * * * 

(c) * * * 

EPA APPROVED NEW MEXICO REGULATIONS

State citation Title/subject 

State 

approval/ 

effective 

date 

EPA approval date Comments 

New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) Title 20—Environment Protection Chapter 2—Air Quality 

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Part 75 ................................ Construction Permit 

Fees.

12/1/2003 3/29/2012 [Insert FR page 

number where document begins] 

NOT in SIP: subsection (B) of 20.2.75.10 and 

subsection (D) of 20.2.75.11. 

References to 20.2.70, 20.2.71, 20.2.72.400– 

20.2.72.499, 20.2.77, 20.2.78, 20.2.82, and 

20.2.X are approved for Part 75 only; underlying and related regulations for referred 

Parts NOT in SIP. 

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[FR Doc. 2012–7561 Filed 3–28–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 6560–50–P 

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

Coast Guard 

46 CFR Parts 2, 24, 30, 70, 90, 91, and 

188 

[Docket No. USCG–2011–0363] 

RIN 1625–AB71 

Seagoing Barges 

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. 

ACTION: Direct final rule; correction. 

SUMMARY: The United States Coast 

Guard published a direct final rule in 

the Federal Register on December 14, 

2011 (76 FR 77712) revising regulations 

for the inspection and certification of 

seagoing barges to align with the 

language of the applicable statues. That 

document inadvertently transposed the 

titles of two tables in our amendatory 

instructions. Additionally, the Coast 

Guard is republishing the vessel 

inspection tables that rule amends in 

their entirety, so that the format of the 

tables is consistent with current Federal 

Register format requirements. 

DATES: Effective April 12, 2012. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If 

you have questions on this rule, call or 

email Lieutenant Doug Tindall, United 

States Coast Guard; telephone (202) 

372–1411, email Douglas.Tindall@uscg.

mil. If you have questions on viewing 

the docket, call Renee V. Wright, 

Program Manager, Docket Operations, 

telephone (202) 366–9826. 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The direct 

final rule published December 14, 2011 

(76 FR 77712) amends row 4, column 4 

of Tables 2.01–7(a), 24.05–1(a), 30.01– 

5(d), 70.05–1(a), 90.05–1(a), and 188.05– 

1(a) as republished in this correcting 

amendment. The Coast Guard is 

republishing the tables so that the 

format of the tables conforms to current 

Federal Register requirements. This 

correcting amendment makes no 

substantive changes to the tables. 

Additionally, this correcting 

amendment corrects the amendatory 

instructions of the direct final rule 

wherein the titles of tables ‘‘24.05–1(a)’’ 

and ‘‘30.01–5(d)’’ were mistakenly 

transposed as ‘‘24.01–5(a)’’ and ‘‘30.05– 

1(d)’’ respectively. 

List of Subjects 

46 CFR Part 2 

Marine safety, Reporting and 

recordkeeping requirements, Vessels. 

46 CFR Part 24 

Marine safety. 

46 CFR Part 30 

Cargo vessels, Foreign relations, 

Hazardous materials transportation, 

Penalties, Reporting and recordkeeping 

requirements, Seamen. 

46 CFR Part 70 

Marine safety, Passenger vessels, 

Reporting and recordkeeping 

requirements. 

46 CFR Part 90 

Cargo vessels, Marine safety. 

46 CFR Part 188 

Marine safety, Oceanographic 

research vessels. 

Accordingly, 46 CFR parts 2, 24, 30, 

70, 90, and 188 are corrected by making 

the following correcting amendments: 

PART 2—VESSEL INSPECTIONS 

■ 1. The authority citation for part 2 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 

46 U.S.C. 2110, 3103, 3205, 3306, 3307, 3703; 

46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 

58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 

Department of Homeland Security Delegation 

No. 0170.1. Subpart 2.45 also issued under 

the Act Dec. 27, 1950, Ch. 1155, secs. 1, 2, 

64 Stat. 1120 (see 46 U.S.C. App. Note prec. 

1). 

■ 2. Revise Table 2.01–7(a) in § 2.01– 

7(a) to read as follows: 

§ 2.01–7 Classes of vessels (including 

motorboats) examined or inspected and 

certificated. 

(a) * * * 

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TABLE 2.01–7(a) 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(1) Motor, all vessels 

except seagoing 

motor vessels 

>300 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All vessels >15 

gross tons carrying freight-forhire, except 

those covered by 

columns 2 and 3. 

All vessels carrying dangerous 

cargoes, when 

required by 46 

CFR part 98.

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, and 6.

None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(iii) All vessels >100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vessels 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel 6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

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TABLE 2.01–7(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(2) Motor, seagoing 

motor vessels 

≥300 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All ferries <100 gross tons 

carrying more than 6 passengers and all ferries ≥100 

gross tons that carry at least 

1 passenger. 

(iii) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vessels 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service may carry 

persons on the legitimate 

business of the vessel 6

in addition to the crew, 

as restricted by the definition of passenger.7

All vessels, including recreational 

vessels, not engaged in trade. 

This does not include vessels 

covered by columns 2 and 3, 

and vessels engaged in the fishing industry.

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, 6, and 7.

All vessels engaged in oceanographic research.All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(3) Non-self-propelled vessels 

<100 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and is a 

submersible vessel7

(E) Carry more than 12 

passengers on an international voyage. 

(F) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All seagoing 

barges except 

those covered by 

columns 2 and 3.

All barges carrying 

passengers or 

passengers-forhire except those 

covered by column 3.

None ...................... All tank barges carrying cargoes 

listed in Table 

151.05 of this 

chapter or unlisted cargoes 

that would otherwise be subject 

to part 151.1 11 12

(4) Non-self-propelled vessels 

≥100 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(iii) All vessels that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and is a 

submersible vessel 7

(E) Carry more than 12 

passengers on an international voyage. 

(F) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

All manned seagoing barges.All barges carrying 

passengers or 

passengers-forhire except those 

covered by columns 3 and 6.

All seagoing 

barges engaged 

in oceanographic 

research.

All tank barges carrying cargoes 

listed in Table 

151.05 of this 

chapter or unlisted cargoes 

that would otherwise be subject 

to part 151 1 11.12

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TABLE 2.01–7(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(5) Sail.13 vessels 

≤700 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

All vessels carrying 

dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 

CFR part 98.

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, and 6.

None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels 7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vehicles not 

engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo( or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels, not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel 6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

(6) Sail.13 vessels 

>700 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk 5

(i) All vessels carrying passengers or passengers-forhire, except recreational vessels.7

(ii) All ferries that carry at least 

1 passenger. 

All vessels carrying 

dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 

CFR part 98.

None ...................... None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

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TABLE 2.01–7(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(7) Steam, vessels 

≤19.8 meters (65 

feet) in length.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vessels 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel 6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

All tugboats and 

towboats. All 

vessels carrying 

dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 

CFR part 98.

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, and 6.

None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

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TABLE 2.01–7(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(7) Steam, vessels 

>19.8 meters (65 

feet) in length.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels 7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vehicles 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel 6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 6, and 7.

None ...................... All vessels engaged in oceanographic research.

All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

Key to symbols used in this table: ≤ means less than or equal to; > means greater than; < means less than; and ≥ means greater than or equal to. 

Footnotes: 

1Where length is used in this table, it means the length measured from end to end over the deck, excluding sheer. This expression means a straight line measurement of the overall length from the foremost part of the vessel to the aftermost part of the vessel, measured parallel to the centerline. 2Subchapters E (Load Lines), F (Marine Engineering), J (Electrical Engineering), N (Dangerous Cargoes), S (Subdivision and Stability), and W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter may also be applicable under certain conditions. The provisions of 49 CFR parts 171–179 apply whenever packaged hazardous materials are on board vessels (including motorboats), except when specifically exempted by law. 3Public nautical schoolships, other than vessels of the Navy and Coast Guard, must meet the requirements of part 167 of subchapter R (Nautical Schools) of this 

chapter, Civilian nautical schoolships, as defined by 46 U.S.C. 1331, must meet the requirements of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) and part 168 of subchapter R 

(Nautical Schools) of this chapter. 4Subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter covers only those vessels of 100 gross tons or more, subchapter T (Small Passenger Vessels) of this chapter 

covers only those vessels of less than 100 gross tons, and subchapter K (Small Passenger Vessels) of this chapter covers only those vessels less than 100 gross 

tons carrying more than 150 passengers or overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers. 5Vessels covered by subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) or I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter, where the principal purpose or use of the vessel is 

not for the carriage of liquid cargo, may be granted a permit to carry a limited amount of flammable or combustible liquid cargo in bulk. The portion of the vessel used 

for the carriage of the flammable or combustible liquid cargo must meet the requirements of subchapter D (Tank Vessels) in addition to the requirements of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) or I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter. 6Any vessel on an international voyage is subject to the requirements of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS). 

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7The terms ‘‘passenger(s)’’ and ‘‘passenger(s)-for-hire’’ are as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(21) (21a). On oceanographic vessels, scientific personnel onboard shall 

not be deemed to be passengers nor seamen, but for calculations of lifesaving equipment, etc., must be counted as persons. 8Boilers and machinery are subject to examination on vessels over 40 feet in length. 

9 Under 46 U.S.C. 441 an oceanographic research vessel ‘‘* * * being employed exclusively in instruction in oceanography or limnology, or both, or exclusively in 

oceanographic research, * * *. Under 46 U.S.C. 443, ‘‘an oceanographic research vessel shall not be deemed to be engaged in trade or commerce.’’ If or when an 

oceanographic vessel engages in trade or commerce, such vessel cannot operate under its certificate of inspection as an oceanographic vessel, but shall be inspected and certified for the service in which engaged, and the scientific personnel aboard then become persons employed in the business of the vessel. 10Bulk dangerous cargoes are cargoes specified in table 151.01–10(b); in table 1 of part 153, and in table 4 of part 154 of this chapter. 11For manned tankbarges, see § 151.01–10(c) of this chapter. 12See § 151.01–15, 153.900(d), or 154.30 of this chapter as appropriate. 13Sail vessel means a vessel with no auxiliary machinery on board. If the vessel has auxiliary machinery, refer to motor vessels.

PART 24—GENERAL PROVISIONS 

■ 3. The authority citation for part 24 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2113, 3306, 4104, 

4302; Pub. L. 103–206; 107 Stat. 2439; E.O. 

12234; 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 

277; Department of Homeland Security 

Delegation No. 0170.1. 

■ 4. Revise Table 24.05–1(a) of § 24.05– 

1(a) to read as follows: 

§ 24.05–1 Vessels subject to the 

requirements of this subchapter. 

(a) * * * 

TABLE 24.05–1(a) 

Method of 

propulsion, 

qualified by 

size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank 

Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(1) Motor, all vessels 

except seagoing 

motor vessels 

≥300 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All vessels >15 

gross tons carrying freight-forhire, except 

those covered by 

columns 2 and 3. 

All vessels carrying dangerous 

cargoes, when 

required by 46 

CFR part 98.

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, and 6.

None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

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18936 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 61 / Thursday, March 29, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 

TABLE 24.05–1(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, 

qualified by 

size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank 

Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vessels 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel 6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

(2) Motor, seagoing 

motor vessels 

≥300 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All ferries <100 gross tons 

carrying more than 6 passengers and all ferries ≥100 

gross tons that carry at least 

1 passenger. 

(iii) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vessels 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service may carry 

persons on the legitimate 

business of the vessel 6

in addition to the crew, 

as restricted by the definition of passenger.7

All vessels, including recreational 

vessels, not engaged in trade. 

This does not include vessels 

covered by columns 2 and 3, 

and vessels engaged in the fishing industry.

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, 6, and 7.

All vessels engaged in oceanographic research.All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(3) Non-self-propelled vessels 

<100 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and is a 

submersible vessel.7

(E) Carry more than 12 

passengers on an international voyage. 

(F) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All seagoing 

barges except 

those covered by 

columns 2 and 3.

All barges carrying 

passengers or 

passengers-forhire except those 

covered by column 3.

None ...................... All tank barges carrying cargoes 

listed in Table 

151.05 of this 

chapter or unlisted cargoes 

that would otherwise be subject 

to part 151.1 11 12

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TABLE 24.05–1(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, 

qualified by 

size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank 

Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(4) Non-self-propelled vessels 

≥100 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(iii) All vessels that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and is a 

submersible vessel.7

(E) Carry more than 12 

passengers on an international voyage. 

(F) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

All manned seagoing barges.All barges carrying 

passengers or 

passengers-forhire except those 

covered by columns 3 and 6.

All seagoing 

barges engaged 

in oceanographic 

research.

All tank barges carrying cargoes 

listed in Table 

151.05 of this 

chapter or unlisted cargoes 

that would otherwise be subject 

to part 151.1 11 12

(5) Sail.13 vessels 

≤700 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All vessels carrying 

dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 

CFR part 98.

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, and 6.

None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

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18938 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 61 / Thursday, March 29, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 

TABLE 24.05–1(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, 

qualified by 

size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank 

Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vehicles 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels, not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel 6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

(6) Sail.13 vessels 

>700 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying passengers or passengers-forhire, except recreational vessels.7

(ii) All ferries that carry at least 

1 passenger. 

All vessels carrying 

dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 

CFR part 98.

None ...................... None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(7) Steam, vessels 

≤19.8 meters (65 

feet) in length.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All tugboats and 

towboats. All 

vessels carrying 

dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 

CFR part 98.

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, and 6.

None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

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TABLE 24.05–1(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, 

qualified by 

size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank 

Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vessels 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel 6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

(7) Steam, vessels 

>19.8 meters (65 

feet) in length.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 6, and 7.

None ...................... All vessels engaged in oceanographic research.All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

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18940 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 61 / Thursday, March 29, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 

TABLE 24.05–1(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, 

qualified by 

size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank 

Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vehicles 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel 6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

Key to symbols used in this table: ≤ means less than or equal to; > means greater than; < means less than; and ≥ means greater than or equal to. 

Footnotes: 

1Where length is used in this table, it means the length measured from end to end over the deck, excluding sheer. This expression means a straight line measurement of the overall length from the foremost part of the vessel to the aftermost part of the vessel, measured parallel to the centerline. 2Subchapters E (Load Lines), F (Marine Engineering), J (Electrical Engineering), N (Dangerous Cargoes), S (Subdivision and Stability), and W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter may also be applicable under certain conditions. The provisions of 49 CFR parts 171–179 apply whenever packaged hazardous materials are on board vessels (including motorboats), except when specifically exempted by law. 3Public nautical schoolships, other than vessels of the Navy and Coast Guard, must meet the requirements of part 167 of subchapter R (Nautical Schools) of this 

chapter, Civilian nautical schoolships, as defined by 46 U.S.C. 1331, must meet the requirements of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) and part 168 of subchapter R 

(Nautical Schools) of this chapter. 4Subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter covers only those vessels of 100 gross tons or more, subchapter T (Small Passenger Vessels) of this chapter 

covers only those vessels of less than 100 gross tons, and subchapter K (Small Passenger Vessels) of this chapter covers only those vessels less than 100 gross 

tons carrying more than 150 passengers or overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers. 5Vessels covered by subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) or I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter, where the principal purpose or use of the vessel is 

not for the carriage of liquid cargo, may be granted a permit to carry a limited amount of flammable or combustible liquid cargo in bulk. The portion of the vessel used 

for the carriage of the flammable or combustible liquid cargo must meet the requirements of subchapter D (Tank Vessels) in addition to the requirements of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) or I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter. 6Any vessel on an international voyage is subject to the requirements of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS). 

7The terms ‘‘passenger(s)’’ and ‘‘passenger(s)-for-hire’’ are as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(21)(21a). On oceanographic vessels, scientific personnel onboard shall 

not be deemed to be passengers nor seamen, but for calculations of lifesaving equipment, etc., must be counted as persons. 8Boilers and machinery are subject to examination on vessels over 40 feet in length. 

9 Under 46 U.S.C. 441 an oceanographic research vessel ‘‘* * * being employed exclusively in instruction in oceanography or limnology, or both, or exclusively in 

oceanographic research, * * * *. Under 46 U.S.C. 443, ‘‘an oceanographic research vessel shall not be deemed to be engaged in trade or commerce.’’ If or when an 

oceanographic vessel engages in trade or commerce, such vessel cannot operate under its certificate of inspection as an oceanographic vessel, but shall be inspected and certified for the service in which engaged, and the scientific personnel aboard then become persons employed in the business of the vessel. 10Bulk dangerous cargoes are cargoes specified in table 151.01–10(b); in table 1 of part 153, and in table 4 of part 154 of this chapter. 11For manned tankbarges, see § 151.01–10(c) of this chapter. 12See § 151.01–15, 153.900(d), or 154.30 of this chapter as appropriate. 13Sail vessel means a vessel with no auxiliary machinery on board. If the vessel has auxiliary machinery, refer to motor vessels.

PART 30—GENERAL PROVISIONS 

■ 5. The authority citation for part 30 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703; 

Pub. L. 103–206, 107 Stat. 2439; 49 U.S.C. 

5103, 5106; Department of Homeland 

Security Delegation No. 0170.1; Section 

30.01–2 also issued under the authority of 44 

U.S.C. 3507; Section 30.01–05 also issued 

under the authority of Sec. 4109, Pub. L. 

101–380, 104 Stat. 515. 

■ 6. Revise Table 30.01–5(d) of § 30.01– 

5 to read as follows: 

§ 30.01–5 Application of regulations—TB/ 

ALL. 

* * * * * 

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TABLE 30.01–5(d) 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank 

Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(1) Motor, all vessels 

except seagoing 

motor vessels 

≥300 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels 7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All vessels >15 

gross tons carrying freight-forhire, except 

those covered by 

columns 2 and 3. 

All vessels carrying dangerous 

cargoes, when 

required by 46 

CFR part 98.

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, and 6.

None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vessels 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel 6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

(2) Motor, seagoing 

motor vessels 

≥300 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All ferries <100 gross tons 

carrying more than 6 passengers and all ferries ≥100 

gross tons that carry at least 

1 passenger. 

All vessels, including recreational 

vessels, not engaged in trade. 

This does not include vessels 

covered by columns 2 and 3, 

and vessels engaged in the fishing industry. 

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, 6, and 7.

All vessels engaged in oceanographic research.All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

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TABLE 30.01–5(d)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank 

Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(iii) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vessels 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service may carry 

persons on the legitimate 

business of the vessel 6

in addition to the crew, 

as restricted by the definition of passenger.7

(3) Non-self-propelled vessels 

<100 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and is a 

submersible vessel.7

(E) Carry more than 12 

passengers on an international voyage. 

(F) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All seagoing 

barges except 

those covered by 

columns 2 and 3.

All barges carrying 

passengers or 

passengers-forhire except those 

covered by column 3.

None ...................... All tank barges carrying cargoes 

listed in Table 

151.05 of this 

chapter or unlisted cargoes 

that would otherwise be subject 

to part 151.1 11 12

(4) Non-self-propelled vessels 

≥100 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(iii) All vessels that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and is a 

submersible vessel.7

(E) Carry more than 12 

passengers on an international voyage. 

(F) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

All manned seagoing barges.All barges carrying 

passengers or 

passengers-forhire except those 

covered by columns 3 and 6.

All seagoing 

barges engaged 

in oceanographic 

research.

All tank barges carrying cargoes 

listed in Table 

151.05 of this 

chapter or unlisted cargoes 

that would otherwise be subject 

to part 151.1 11 12

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TABLE 30.01–5(d)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank 

Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(5) Sail.13 vessels 

≤700 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All vessels carrying 

dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 

CFR part 98.

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, and 6.

None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vehicles 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels, not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel 6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

(6) Sail.13 vessels 

>700 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying passengers or passengers-forhire, except recreational vessels.7

(ii) All ferries that carry at least 

1 passenger. 

All vessels carrying 

dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 

CFR part 98.

None ...................... None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

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TABLE 30.01–5(d)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank 

Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(7) Steam, vessels 

≤19.8 meters (65 

feet) in length.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All tugboats and 

towboats. All 

vessels carrying 

dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 

CFR part 98.

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, and 6.

None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vessels 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel 6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

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TABLE 30.01–5(d)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank 

Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(7) Steam, vessels 

>19.8 meters (65 

feet) in length.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 6, and 7.

None ...................... All vessels engaged in oceanographic research.All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vehicles 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel 6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

Key to symbols used in this table: ≤ means less than or equal to; > means greater than; < means less than; and ≥ means greater than or equal to. 

Footnotes: 

1Where length is used in this table, it means the length measured from end to end over the deck, excluding sheer. This expression means a straight line measurement of the overall length from the foremost part of the vessel to the aftermost part of the vessel, measured parallel to the centerline. 2Subchapters E (Load Lines), F (Marine Engineering), J (Electrical Engineering), N (Dangerous Cargoes), S (Subdivision and Stability), and W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter may also be applicable under certain conditions. The provisions of 49 CFR parts 171–179 apply whenever packaged hazardous materials are on board vessels (including motorboats), except when specifically exempted by law. 3Public nautical schoolships, other than vessels of the Navy and Coast Guard, must meet the requirements of part 167 of subchapter R (Nautical Schools) of this 

chapter, Civilian nautical schoolships, as defined by 46 U.S.C. 1331, must meet the requirements of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) and part 168 of subchapter R 

(Nautical Schools) of this chapter. 4Subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter covers only those vessels of 100 gross tons or more, subchapter T (Small Passenger Vessels) of this chapter 

covers only those vessels of less than 100 gross tons, and subchapter K (Small Passenger Vessels) of this chapter covers only those vessels less than 100 gross 

tons carrying more than 150 passengers or overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers. 5Vessels covered by subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) or I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter, where the principal purpose or use of the vessel is 

not for the carriage of liquid cargo, may be granted a permit to carry a limited amount of flammable or combustible liquid cargo in bulk. The portion of the vessel used 

for the carriage of the flammable or combustible liquid cargo must meet the requirements of subchapter D (Tank Vessels) in addition to the requirements of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) or I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter. 6Any vessel on an international voyage is subject to the requirements of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS). 

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7The terms ‘‘passenger(s)’’ and ‘‘passenger(s)-for-hire’’ are as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(21)(21a). On oceanographic vessels, scientific personnel onboard shall 

not be deemed to be passengers nor seamen, but for calculations of lifesaving equipment, etc., must be counted as persons. 8Boilers and machinery are subject to examination on vessels over 40 feet in length. 

9 Under 46 U.S.C. 441 an oceanographic research vessel ‘‘* * * being employed exclusively in instruction in oceanography or limnology, or both, or exclusively in 

oceanographic research, * * *. Under 46 U.S.C. 443, ‘‘an oceanographic research vessel shall not be deemed to be engaged in trade or commerce.’’ If or when an 

oceanographic vessel engages in trade or commerce, such vessel cannot operate under its certificate of inspection as an oceanographic vessel, but shall be inspected and certified for the service in which engaged, and the scientific personnel aboard then become persons employed in the business of the vessel. 10Bulk dangerous cargoes are cargoes specified in table 151.01–10(b); in table 1 of part 153, and in table 4 of part 154 of this chapter. 11For manned tankbarges, see § 151.01–10(c) of this chapter. 12See § 151.01–15, 153.900(d), or 154.30 of this chapter as appropriate. 13Sail vessel means a vessel with no auxiliary machinery on board. If the vessel has auxiliary machinery, refer to motor vessels.

PART 70—GENERAL PROVISIONS 

■ 7. The authority citation for part 70 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; Pub. L. 

103–206, 107 Stat. 2439; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 

5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 

Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland 

Security Delegation No. 0170.1; Section 

70.01–15 also issued under the authority of 

44 U.S.C. 3507. 

■ 8. Revise Table 70.05–1(a) of § 70.05– 

1(a) to read as follows: 

§ 70.05–1 United States flag vessels 

subject to the requirements of this 

subchapter. 

(a) * * * 

TABLE 70.05–1(a) 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank 

Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(1) Motor, all vessels 

except seagoing 

motor vessels 

≥300 gross tons. 

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All vessels >15 

gross tons carrying freight-forhire, except 

those covered by 

columns 2 and 3. 

All vessels carrying dangerous 

cargoes, when 

required by 46 

CFR part 98.

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, and 6.

None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

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TABLE 70.05–1(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank 

Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vessels 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel 6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

(2) Motor, seagoing 

motor vessels 

≥300 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All ferries <100 gross tons 

carrying more than 6 passengers and all ferries ≥100 

gross tons that carry at least 

1 passenger. 

(iii) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vessels 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service may carry 

persons on the legitimate 

business of the vessel 6

in addition to the crew, 

as restricted by the definition of passenger.7

All vessels, including recreational 

vessels, not engaged in trade. 

This does not include vessels 

covered by columns 2 and 3, 

and vessels engaged in the fishing industry.

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, 6, and 7.

All vessels engaged in oceanographic research.All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(3) Non-self-propelled vessels 

<100 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and is a 

submersible vessel.7

(E) Carry more than 12 

passengers on an international voyage. 

(F) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All seagoing 

barges except 

those covered by 

columns 2 and 3.

All barges carrying 

passengers or 

passengers-forhire except those 

covered by column 3.

None ...................... All tank barges carrying cargoes 

listed in Table 

151.05 of this 

chapter or unlisted cargoes 

that would otherwise be subject 

to part 151.1 11 12

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TABLE 70.05–1(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank 

Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(4) Non-self-propelled vessels 

≥100 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(iii) All vessels that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and is a 

submersible vessel.7

(E) Carry more than 12 

passengers on an international voyage. 

(F) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

All manned seagoing barges.All barges carrying 

passengers or 

passengers-forhire except those 

covered by columns 3 and 6.

All seagoing 

barges engaged 

in oceanographic 

research.

All tank barges carrying cargoes 

listed in Table 

151.05 of this 

chapter or unlisted cargoes 

that would otherwise be subject 

to part 151.1 11 12

(5) Sail.13 vessels 

≤700 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All vessels carrying 

dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 

CFR part 98.

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, and 6.

None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

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TABLE 70.05–1(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank 

Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vehicles 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels, not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel 6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

(6) Sail.13 vessels 

>700 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying passengers or passengers-forhire, except recreational vessels.7

(ii) All ferries that carry at least 

1 passenger. 

All vessels carrying 

dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 

CFR part 98.

None ...................... None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(7) Steam, vessels 

≤19.8 meters (65 

feet) in length.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All tugboats and 

towboats. All 

vessels carrying 

dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 

CFR part 98.

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, and 6.

None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

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TABLE 70.05–1(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank 

Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vessels 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel 6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

(7) Steam, vessels 

>19.8 meters (65 

feet) in length.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 6, and 7. 

None ...................... All vessels engaged in oceanographic research.All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

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Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 61 / Thursday, March 29, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 18951 

TABLE 70.05–1(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank 

Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vehicles 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel 6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

Key to symbols used in this table: ≤ means less than or equal to; > means greater than; < means less than; and ≥ means greater than or equal to. 

Footnotes: 

1Where length is used in this table, it means the length measured from end to end over the deck, excluding sheer. This expression means a straight line measurement of the overall length from the foremost part of the vessel to the aftermost part of the vessel, measured parallel to the centerline. 2Subchapters E (Load Lines), F (Marine Engineering), J (Electrical Engineering), N (Dangerous Cargoes), S (Subdivision and Stability), and W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter may also be applicable under certain conditions. The provisions of 49 CFR parts 171–179 apply whenever packaged hazardous materials are on board vessels (including motorboats), except when specifically exempted by law. 3Public nautical schoolships, other than vessels of the Navy and Coast Guard, must meet the requirements of part 167 of subchapter R (Nautical Schools) of this 

chapter, Civilian nautical schoolships, as defined by 46 U.S.C. 1331, must meet the requirements of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) and part 168 of subchapter R 

(Nautical Schools) of this chapter. 4Subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter covers only those vessels of 100 gross tons or more, subchapter T (Small Passenger Vessels) of this chapter 

covers only those vessels of less than 100 gross tons, and subchapter K (Small Passenger Vessels) of this chapter covers only those vessels less than 100 gross 

tons carrying more than 150 passengers or overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers. 5Vessels covered by subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) or I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter, where the principal purpose or use of the vessel is 

not for the carriage of liquid cargo, may be granted a permit to carry a limited amount of flammable or combustible liquid cargo in bulk. The portion of the vessel used 

for the carriage of the flammable or combustible liquid cargo must meet the requirements of subchapter D (Tank Vessels) in addition to the requirements of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) or I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter. 6Any vessel on an international voyage is subject to the requirements of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS). 

7The terms ‘‘passenger(s)’’ and ‘‘passenger(s)-for-hire’’ are as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(21)(21a). On oceanographic vessels, scientific personnel onboard shall 

not be deemed to be passengers nor seamen, but for calculations of lifesaving equipment, etc., must be counted as persons. 8Boilers and machinery are subject to examination on vessels over 40 feet in length. 

9 Under 46 U.S.C. 441 an oceanographic research vessel ‘‘* * * being employed exclusively in instruction in oceanography or limnology, or both, or exclusively in 

oceanographic research, * * * *. Under 46 U.S.C. 443, ‘‘an oceanographic research vessel shall not be deemed to be engaged in trade or commerce.’’ If or when an 

oceanographic vessel engages in trade or commerce, such vessel cannot operate under its certificate of inspection as an oceanographic vessel, but shall be inspected and certified for the service in which engaged, and the scientific personnel aboard then become persons employed in the business of the vessel. 10Bulk dangerous cargoes are cargoes specified in table 151.01–10(b); in table 1 of part 153, and in table 4 of part 154 of this chapter. 11For manned tankbarges, see § 151.01–10(c) of this chapter. 12See § 151.01–15, 153.900(d), or 154.30 of this chapter as appropriate. 13Sail vessel means a vessel with no auxiliary machinery on board. If the vessel has auxiliary machinery, refer to motor vessels.

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18952 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 61 / Thursday, March 29, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 

PART 90—GENERAL PROVISIONS 

■ 9. The authority citation for part 90 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; Pub. L. 

103–206, 107 Stat. 2439; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 

5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 

Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland 

Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 

■ 10. Revise Table 90.05–1(a) of 

§ 90.05–1 to read as follows: 

§ 90.05–1 Vessels subject to requirements 

of this subchapter. 

(a) * * * 

TABLE 90.05–1(a) 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels2345 or Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(1) Motor, all vessels 

except seagoing 

motor vessels 

≥300 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All vessels >15 

gross tons carrying freight-forhire, except 

those covered by 

columns 2 and 3. 

All vessels carrying dangerous 

cargoes, when 

required by 46 

CFR part 98.

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, and 6.

None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vessels 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or tank 

vessels issued a permit to 

carry 16 or fewer persons in 

addition to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise 

service. Such vessels may 

carry persons on the legitimate business of the vessel.6

in addition to the crew, as restricted by the definition of 

passenger.7

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Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 61 / Thursday, March 29, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 18953 

TABLE 90.05–1(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(2) Motor, seagoing 

motor vessels 

≥300 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All ferries <100 gross tons 

carrying more than 6 passengers and all ferries ≥100 

gross tons that carry at least 

1 passenger. 

(iii) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vessels 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service may carry 

persons on the legitimate 

business of the vessel.6

in addition to the crew, 

as restricted by the definition of passenger.7

All vessels, including recreational 

vessels, not engaged in trade. 

This does not include vessels 

covered by columns 2 and 3, 

and vessels engaged in the fishing industry.

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, 6, and 7.

All vessels engaged in oceanographic research.All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(3) Non-self-propelled vessels 

<100 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and is a 

submersible vessel.7

(E) Carry more than 12 

passengers on an international voyage. 

(F) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All seagoing 

barges except 

those covered by 

columns 2 and 3.

All barges carrying 

passengers or 

passengers-forhire except those 

covered by column 3.

None ...................... All tank barges carrying cargoes 

listed in Table 

151.05 of this 

chapter or unlisted cargoes 

that would otherwise be subject 

to part 151.1 11 12

(4) Non-self-propelled vessels 

≥100 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(iii) All vessels that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

B) Carry more than 12 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and is a 

submersible vessel.7

(E) Carry more than 12 

passengers on an international voyage. 

(F) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

All manned seagoing barges.All barges carrying 

passengers or 

passengers-forhire except those 

covered by columns 3 and 6.

All seagoing 

barges engaged 

in oceanographic 

research.

All tank barges carrying cargoes 

listed in Table 

151.05 of this 

chapter or unlisted cargoes 

that would otherwise be subject 

to part 151.1 11 12

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18954 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 61 / Thursday, March 29, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 

TABLE 90.05–1(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(5) Sail.13 vessels 

≤700 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All vessels carrying 

dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 

CFR part 98.

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, and 6.

None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vehicles 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels, not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel 6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

(6) Sail.13 vessels 

>700 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying passengers or passengers-forhire, except recreational vessels.7

(ii) All ferries that carry at least 

1 passenger. 

All vessels carrying 

dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 

CFR part 98.

None ...................... None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

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Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 61 / Thursday, March 29, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 18955 

TABLE 90.05–1(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(7) Steam, vessels 

≤19.8 meters (65 

feet) in length. 

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All tugboats and 

towboats. All 

vessels carrying 

dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 

CFR part 98.

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, and 6.

None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vessels 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel 6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

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18956 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 61 / Thursday, March 29, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 

TABLE 90.05–1(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under Subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels2345 or Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(7) Steam, vessels 

>19.8 meters (65 

feet) in length. 

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 6, and 7.

None ...................... All vessels engaged in oceanographic research.All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vehicles 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel 6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

Key to symbols used in this table: ≤ means less than or equal to; > means greater than; < means less than; and ≥ means greater than or equal to. 

Footnotes: 

1Where length is used in this table, it means the length measured from end to end over the deck, excluding sheer. This expression means a straight line measurement of the overall length from the foremost part of the vessel to the aftermost part of the vessel, measured parallel to the centerline. 2Subchapters E (Load Lines), F (Marine Engineering), J (Electrical Engineering), N (Dangerous Cargoes), S (Subdivision and Stability), and W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter may also be applicable under certain conditions. The provisions of 49 CFR parts 171–179 apply whenever packaged hazardous materials are on board vessels (including motorboats), except when specifically exempted by law. 3Public nautical schoolships, other than vessels of the Navy and Coast Guard, must meet the requirements of part 167 of subchapter R (Nautical Schools) of this 

chapter, Civilian nautical schoolships, as defined by 46 U.S.C. 1331, must meet the requirements of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) and part 168 of subchapter R 

(Nautical Schools) of this chapter. 4Subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter covers only those vessels of 100 gross tons or more, subchapter T (Small Passenger Vessels) of this chapter 

covers only those vessels of less than 100 gross tons, and subchapter K (Small Passenger Vessels) of this chapter covers only those vessels less than 100 gross 

tons carrying more than 150 passengers or overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers. 5Vessels covered by subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) or I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter, where the principal purpose or use of the vessel is 

not for the carriage of liquid cargo, may be granted a permit to carry a limited amount of flammable or combustible liquid cargo in bulk. The portion of the vessel used 

for the carriage of the flammable or combustible liquid cargo must meet the requirements of subchapter D (Tank Vessels) in addition to the requirements of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) or I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter. 

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6Any vessel on an international voyage is subject to the requirements of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS). 

7The terms ‘‘passenger(s)’’ and ‘‘passenger(s)-for-hire’’ are as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(21)(21a). On oceanographic vessels, scientific personnel onboard shall 

not be deemed to be passengers nor seamen, but for calculations of lifesaving equipment, etc., must be counted as persons. 8Boilers and machinery are subject to examination on vessels over 40 feet in length. 

9 Under 46 U.S.C. 441 an oceanographic research vessel ‘‘* * * being employed exclusively in instruction in oceanography or limnology, or both, or exclusively in 

oceanographic research, * * *. Under 46 U.S.C. 443, ‘‘an oceanographic research vessel shall not be deemed to be engaged in trade or commerce.’’ If or when an 

oceanographic vessel engages in trade or commerce, such vessel cannot operate under its certificate of inspection as an oceanographic vessel, but shall be inspected and certified for the service in which engaged, and the scientific personnel aboard then become persons employed in the business of the vessel. 10Bulk dangerous cargoes are cargoes specified in table 151.01–10(b); in table 1 of part 153, and in table 4 of part 154 of this chapter. 11For manned tankbarges, see § 151.01–10(c) of this chapter. 12See § 151.01–15, 153.900(d), or 154.30 of this chapter as appropriate. 13Sail vessel means a vessel with no auxiliary machinery on board. If the vessel has auxiliary machinery, refer to motor vessels.

PART 188—GENERAL PROVISIONS 

■ 11. The authority citation for part 188 

continues to read as follows: 

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2113, 3306; Pub. L. 

103–206, 107 Stat. 2439; 49 U.S.C. 5103, 

5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 

Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland 

Security Delegation No. 0170.1. 

■ 12. Revise Table 188.05–1(a) of 

§ 188.05–1 to read as follows: 

§ 188.05–1 Vessels subject to the 

requirements of this subchapter. 

(a) * * * 

TABLE 188.05–1(a) 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(1) Motor, all vessels 

except seagoing 

motor vessels 

≥300 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All vessels >15 

gross tons carrying freight-forhire, except 

those covered by 

columns 2 and 3. 

All vessels carrying dangerous 

cargoes, when 

required by 46 

CFR part 98. 

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, and 6.

None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vessels 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

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18958 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 61 / Thursday, March 29, 2012 / Rules and Regulations 

TABLE 188.05–1(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel 6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

(2) Motor, seagoing 

motor vessels 

≥300 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All ferries <100 gross tons 

carrying more than 6 passengers and all ferries ≥100 

gross tons that carry at least 

1 passenger. 

(iii) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vessels 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service may carry 

persons on the legitimate 

business of the vessel 6

in addition to the crew, 

as restricted by the definition of passenger.7

All vessels, including recreational 

vessels, not engaged in trade. 

This does not include vessels 

covered by columns 2 and 3, 

and vessels engaged in the fishing industry. 

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, 6, and 7.

All vessels engaged in oceanographic research.All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(3) Non-self-propelled vessels 

<100 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and is a 

submersible vessel.7

(E) Carry more than 12 

passengers on an international voyage. 

(F) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All seagoing 

barges except 

those covered by 

columns 2 and 3.

All barges carrying 

passengers or 

passengers-forhire except those 

covered by column 3.

None ...................... All tank barges carrying cargoes 

listed in Table 

151.05 of this 

chapter or unlisted cargoes 

that would otherwise be subject 

to part 151.1 11 12

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TABLE 188.05–1(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(4) Non-self-propelled vessels 

≥100 gross tons. 

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(iii) All vessels that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and is a 

submersible vessel 7

(E) Carry more than 12 

passengers on an international voyage. 

(F) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

All manned seagoing barges.All barges carrying 

passengers or 

passengers-forhire except those 

covered by columns 3 and 6.

All seagoing 

barges engaged 

in oceanographic 

research.

All tank barges carrying cargoes 

listed in Table 

151.05 of this 

chapter or unlisted cargoes 

that would otherwise be subject 

to part 151.1 11 12

(5) Sail.13 vessels 

≤700 gross tons. 

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels 7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All vessels carrying 

dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 

CFR part 98.

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, and 6.

None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vehicles 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

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TABLE 188.05–1(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(C) Fishing vessels, not engaged in ocean or coastwise 

service. Such vessels may 

carry persons on the legitimate business of the vessel 6

in addition to the crew, as restricted by the definition of 

passenger.7

(6) Sail.13 vessels 

>700 gross tons.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying passengers or passengers-forhire, except recreational vessels.7

ii) All ferries that carry at least 1 

passenger. 

All vessels carrying 

dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 

CFR part 98.

None ...................... None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(7) Steam, vessels 

≤19.8 meters (65 

feet) in length.

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All tugboats and 

towboats. All 

vessels carrying 

dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 

CFR part 98.

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 4, and 6.

None ...................... All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vessels 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

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TABLE 188.05–1(a)—Continued 

Method of 

propulsion, qualified 

by size or other 

limitation 1

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

D—Tank Vessels 2

Vessels inspected and 

certificated under subchapter 

H—Passenger Vessels 2345 or 

Subchapter K or T—Small 

Passenger Vessels 234

Vessels inspected 

and certificated 

under Subchapter 

I—Cargo and 

Miscellaneous 

Vessels 2 5

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter C— 

Uninspected 

Vessels 23678

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter U— 

Oceanographic 

Vessels 23679

Vessels subject to 

the provisions of 

Subchapter O— 

Certain Bulk and 

Dangerous 

Cargoes 10

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5 Column 6 Column 7 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

(7) Steam, vessels 

>19.8 meters (65 

feet) in length. 

All vessels carrying 

combustible or 

flammable liquid 

cargo in bulk.5

(i) All vessels carrying more 

than 12 passengers on an 

international voyage, except 

recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7

(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether 

chartered or not, or 

(B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered 

with the crew provided, 

or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. 

All vessels not covered by columns 

2, 3, 6, and 7.

None ...................... All vessels engaged in oceanographic research.All vessels carrying 

cargoes in bulk 

that are listed in 

part 153, table 1, 

or part 154, table 

4, or unlisted 

cargoes that 

would otherwise 

be subject to 

these parts.12

(iii) All vessels ≥100 gross tons 

that— 

(A) Carry more than 12 

passengers-for-hire 

whether chartered or not, 

or 

(B) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or 

(C) Carry more than 12 

passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or 

(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are 

submersible vessels.7

(E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. 

(iv) These regulations do not 

apply to— 

(A) Recreational vehicles 

not engaged in trade. 

(B) Documented cargo or 

tank vessels issued a 

permit to carry 16 or 

fewer persons in addition 

to the crew. 

(C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons 

on the legitimate business of the vessel6 in 

addition to the crew, as 

restricted by the definition of passenger.7

Key to symbols used in this table: ≤ means less than or equal to; > means greater than; < means less than; and ≥ means greater than or equal to. 

Footnotes: 

1Where length is used in this table, it means the length measured from end to end over the deck, excluding sheer. This expression means a straight line measurement of the overall length from the foremost part of the vessel to the aftermost part of the vessel, measured parallel to the centerline. 

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2Subchapters E (Load Lines), F (Marine Engineering), J (Electrical Engineering), N (Dangerous Cargoes), S (Subdivision and Stability), and W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter may also be applicable under certain conditions. The provisions of 49 CFR parts 171–179 apply whenever packaged hazardous materials are on board vessels (including motorboats), except when specifically exempted by law. 3Public nautical schoolships, other than vessels of the Navy and Coast Guard, must meet the requirements of part 167 of subchapter R (Nautical Schools) of this 

chapter, Civilian nautical schoolships, as defined by 46 U.S.C. 1331, must meet the requirements of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) and part 168 of subchapter R 

(Nautical Schools) of this chapter. 4Subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter covers only those vessels of 100 gross tons or more, subchapter T (Small Passenger Vessels) of this chapter 

covers only those vessels of less than 100 gross tons, and subchapter K (Small Passenger Vessels) of this chapter covers only those vessels less than 100 gross 

tons carrying more than 150 passengers or overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers. 5Vessels covered by subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) or I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter, where the principal purpose or use of the vessel is 

not for the carriage of liquid cargo, may be granted a permit to carry a limited amount of flammable or combustible liquid cargo in bulk. The portion of the vessel used 

for the carriage of the flammable or combustible liquid cargo must meet the requirements of subchapter D (Tank Vessels) in addition to the requirements of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) or I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter. 6Any vessel on an international voyage is subject to the requirements of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS). 

7The terms ‘‘passenger(s)’’ and ‘‘passenger(s)-for-hire’’ are as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(21)(21a). On oceanographic vessels, scientific personnel onboard shall 

not be deemed to be passengers nor seamen, but for calculations of lifesaving equipment, etc., must be counted as persons. 8Boilers and machinery are subject to examination on vessels over 40 feet in length. 

9 Under 46 U.S.C. 441 an oceanographic research vessel ‘‘* * * being employed exclusively in instruction in oceanography or limnology, or both, or exclusively in 

oceanographic research, * * *. Under 46 U.S.C. 443, ‘‘an oceanographic research vessel shall not be deemed to be engaged in trade or commerce.’’ If or when an 

oceanographic vessel engages in trade or commerce, such vessel cannot operate under its certificate of inspection as an oceanographic vessel, but shall be inspected and certified for the service in which engaged, and the scientific personnel aboard then become persons employed in the business of the vessel. 10Bulk dangerous cargoes are cargoes specified in table 151.01–10(b); in table 1 of part 153, and in table 4 of part 154 of this chapter. 11For manned tankbarges, see § 151.01–10(c) of this chapter. 12See § 151.01–15, 153.900(d), or 154.30 of this chapter as appropriate. 13Sail vessel means a vessel with no auxiliary machinery on board. If the vessel has auxiliary machinery, refer to motor vessels.

Dated: February 22, 2012. 

Kathryn A. Sinniger, 

Chief, Office of Regulations and 

Administrative Law, United States Coast 

Guard. 

[FR Doc. 2012–4762 Filed 3–28–12; 8:45 am] 

BILLING CODE 9110–04–P 

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