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CCLME.ORG - 46 CFR PART 188桮ENERAL PROVISIONS
46 CFR PART 188桮ENERAL PROVISIONS
1-46CFR188.txt - CFR - 4/18/2006 0:00:00 - Regulation - US
PART 188桮ENERAL PROVISIONS
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2113, 3306; Pub. L 103�6, 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.
Source: CGFR 67�, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, unless otherwise noted.
Subpart 188.01桝uthority and Purpose
� 188.01-1 Purpose of regulations.
The purpose of the regulations in this subchapter is to set forth uniform minimum requirements for oceanographic research vessels designated in accordance with �10�of this title and subject to Coast Guard inspection requirements. The regulations are necessary to carry out the provisions of applicable laws governing inspection and certification of oceanographic research vessels and have the force of law.
[CGD 95�8, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997]
� 188.01-3 Scope of regulations.
[CGFR 67�, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 77�1, 46 FR 56204, Nov. 16, 1981; CGD 95�8, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997]
� 188.01-7 Right of appeal.
[CGD 88�3, 54 FR 50382, Dec. 6, 1989]
� 188.01-15 OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.
� 189.40-3............................................ 1625-0032
� 189.40-5............................................ 1625-0032
� 196.15-7............................................ 1625-0064
� 196.15-18........................................... 1625-0064
[CGD 88�2, 53 FR 34298, Sept. 6, 1988, as amended by CGD 89�7, 57 FR 41828, Sept. 11, 1992; USCG�04�884, 69 FR 58351, Sept. 30, 2004]
Subpart 188.05桝pplication
� 188.05-1 Vessels subject to requirements of this subchapter.
(a) This subchapter is applicable to all U.S.-flag vessels indicated in Column 6 of Table 188.05�a) to the extent prescribed by applicable laws and the regulations in this subchapter, except as follows:
[CGFR 67�, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended at 42 FR 49027, Sept. 26, 1977; 43 FR 968, Jan. 5, 1978; CGD 77�1, 46 FR 56204, Nov. 16, 1981; CGD 86�3, 53 FR 36026, Sept. 16, 1988; CGD 86�3, 53 FR 46871, Nov. 21, 1988; CGD 90�8, 55 FR 30664, July 26, 1990; USCG�99�40, 67 FR 34800, May 15, 2002]
� 188.05-2 Exemptions from inspection laws for oceanographic research vessels and terms and conditions which apply in lieu thereof.
(a) The oceanographic research vessel shall comply with 49 CFR parts 171�9 whenever applicable, except to the extent as specifically provided otherwise in this subchapter.
[CGFR 67�, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 77�1, 46 FR 56204, Nov. 16, 1981; CGD 86�3, 53 FR 36026, Sept. 16, 1988; CGD 95�8, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997]
� 188.05-3 New vessels and existing vessels for the purpose of application of regulations in this subchapter.
[CGFR 67�, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 77�1, 46 FR 56204, Nov. 16, 1981]
� 188.05-5 Specific application noted in text.
(a) At the beginning of the various parts, subparts, and sections, a more specific application is generally given for the particular portion of the text involved. This application sets forth the types, sizes, or services or vessels to which the text pertains, and in many cases limits the application of the text to vessels contracted for before or after a specific date. As used in this subchapter, the term 搗essels contracted for� includes not only the contracting for the construction of a vessel, but also the contracting for a material alteration to a vessel, the contracting for the conversion of a vessel to an oceanographic research vessel, and the changing of area of operation of a vessel if such change increases or modifies the general requirements for the vessel or increases the hazards to which it might be subjected.
� 188.05-7 Ocean or unlimited coastwise vessels on inland and Great Lakes routes.
� 188.05-10 Application to vessels on an international voyage.
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section, the regulations in this subchapter that apply to a vessel on an 搃nternational voyage� apply to a vessel that�br />
(2) Is engaged on a voyage�br />
(b) The regulations that apply to a vessel on an 搃nternational voyage� in this subchapter do not apply to a vessel that�br />
(c) The Commandant or his authorized representative may exempt any vessel on an international voyage from the requirements of this subchapter if the vessel�br />
[CGD 72�1R, 38 FR 29320, Oct. 24, 1973, as amended by CGD 80�3, 45 FR 64586, Sept. 30, 1980; CGD 90�8, 55 FR 30664, July 26, 1990; CGD 84�9, 61 FR 25312, May 20, 1996; CGD 95�8, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997]
� 188.05-33 Scientific personnel梚nterpretive rulings.
(a) Scientific personnel on oceanographic research vessels are not considered to be seamen or passengers, but are considered as 損ersons� when requirements are based on total persons on board.
� 188.05-35 Load lines梚nterpretive ruling.
Subpart 188.10桪efinition of Terms Used in This Subchapter
� 188.10-1 Anniversary date.
[USCG�99�76, 65 FR 6509, Feb. 9, 2000]
� 188.10-2 Approved.
[CGFR 67�, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968. Redesignated by USCG�99�76, 65 FR 6509, Feb. 9, 2000]
� 188.10-3 Approved container.
[CGFR 67�, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 86�3, 53 FR 36026, Sept. 16, 1988]
� 188.10-5 Barge.
� 188.10-6 Captain of the Port.
� 188.10-7 Chemical stores.
This term means those chemicals intended for use in the performance of the vessel's scientific activities and is further defined in �4.05�
� 188.10-9 Chemical storeroom.
� 188.10-11 Chemistry laboratory.
� 188.10-13 Coast Guard District Commander.
� 188.10-15 Coastwise.
� 188.10-17 Combustible liquid.
This term includes any liquid whose flashpoint, as determined by an open cup tester, is above 80� F.
� 188.10-19 Commandant.
� 188.10-21 Compressed gas.
This term includes any material or mixture having in the container an absolute pressure exceeding 40 p.s.i. at 70� F.; or regardless of the pressure at 70� F., having an absolute pressure exceeding 104 p.s.i. at 130� F.; or any liquid flammable material having a vapor pressure exceeding 40 p.s.i. absolute at 100� F. as determined by the Reid method covered by the American Society for Testing Materials Method of Test for Vapor Pressure of Petroleum Products (D�3). Compressed gases are discussed in more detail in 49 CFR parts 171�9.
� 188.10-23 Corrosive liquids.
� 188.10-25 Explosive.
This term means a chemical compound or mixture, the primary purpose of which is to function by explosion; i.e., with substantially instantaneous release of gas and heat. Explosives are discussed in more detail in 49 CFR parts 171�9.
� 188.10-27 Flammable liquid.
This term includes any liquid whose flashpoint, as determined by an open cup tester, is 80� F. or below.
� 188.10-31 Great Lakes.
� 188.10-33 Headquarters.
This term means the Office of the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, DC 20593�01.
[CGFR 67�, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 88�0, 53 FR 34538, Sept. 7, 1988]
� 188.10-35 International voyage.
(a) This section describes those voyages which are considered to be 搃nternational voyages� for the purposes of this subchapter.
(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, the term 搃nternational voyage� as used in this subchapter shall have the same meaning as that contained in Regulation 2(d), Chapter I of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, i.e., International voyage means a voyage from a country to which the present convention applies to a port outside such country, or conversely.�br />
(c) The International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, does not apply to vessels 搒olely navigating the Great Lakes of North America and the River St. Lawrence as far east as a straight line drawn from Cap de Rosiers to West Point, Anticosti Island and, on the north side of Anticosti Island, the 63d Meridian.� Accordingly, such vessels shall not be considered as being on an 搃nternational voyage� for the purpose of this subchapter.
(d) In addition, although voyages between the continental United States and Hawaii or Alaska, and voyages between Hawaii and Alaska are not 搃nternational voyages� under the provisions of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, such voyages are similar in nature and shall be considered as 搃nternational voyages� for the purposes of this subchapter.
[CGFR 67�, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 80�3, 45 FR 64586, Sept. 30, 1980; CDG 90�8, 55 FR 30664, July 26, 1990]
� 188.10-37 Label.
[CGD 86�3, 53 FR 36026, Sept. 16, 1988]
� 188.10-39 Lakes, bays, and sounds.
� 188.10-41 Liquefied compressed gas.
This term means a gas which, under the charged pressure, is partially liquid at a temperature of 70� F.
� 188.10-43 Liquefied flammable gas.
� 188.10-45 Marine inspector or inspector.
� 188.10-49 Numbered vessel.
� 188.10-51 Ocean.
� 188.10-53 Oceanographic research vessel.
[CGD 84�9, 61 FR 25312, May 20, 1996]
� 188.10-55 Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
� 188.10-56 Pilot boarding equipment and point of access.
(a) Pilot boarding equipment means a pilot ladder, accomodation ladder, pilot hoist, or combination of them as required by this subchapter.
[CGD 79�2, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984]
� 188.10-57 Portable tank.
� 188.10-59 Recognized classification society.
� 188.10-61 Rivers.
� 188.10-65 Seagoing barge.
� 188.10-67 Scientific equipment.
� 188.10-69 Scientific laboratory.
� 188.10-71 Scientific personnel.
[CGFR 67�, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 77�1, 46 FR 56204, Nov. 16, 1981; CGD 97�7, 62 FR 51050, Sept. 30, 1997]
� 188.10-73 Ships' stores and supplies.
� 188.10-75 Undocumented vessel.
� 188.10-77 Vessel.
Where the word 搗essel� is used in this subchapter, it shall be considered to include all inspected and certificated oceanographic research vessels as listed in Column 7 of Table 188.05�a).
Subpart 188.15桬quivalents
� 188.15-1 Conditions under which equivalents may be used.
� 188.15-5 Design of vessels.
Subpart 188.20桮eneral Marine Engineering Requirements
� 188.20-1 Marine engineering details.
Subpart 188.25桮eneral Electrical Engineering Requirements
� 188.25-1 Electrical engineering details.
Subpart 188.27桳ifesaving Appliances and Arrangements
� 188.27-1 Lifesaving appliances and arrangements.
Subpart 188.35桝merican Bureau of Shipping's Standards
� 188.35-1 Standards to be used.
� 188.35-5 Where obtainable.
(b) These standards may also be examined at the Office of the Commandant (G-MOC), U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, DC 20593�01, or at the Office of any Coast Guard District Commander or Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
[CGFR 67�, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 88�0, 53 FR 34538, Sept. 7, 1988; 53 FR 37570, Sept. 27, 1988; 53 FR 44011, Nov. 1, 1988; CGD 95�2, 60 FR 50469, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96�1, 61 FR 50735, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG�00�90, 65 FR 58465, Sept. 29, 2000]