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Part 90 - General Provisions

Subpart 90.01—Authority and Purpose

§90.01-1   Purpose of regulations.
§90.01-7   Right of appeal.
§90.01-15   OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.

Subpart 90.05—Application

§90.05-1   Vessels subject to requirements of this subchapter.
§90.05-5   Specific application noted in text.
§90.05-7   Ocean or unlimited coastwise vessels on inland and Great Lakes routes.
§90.05-10   Application to vessels on an international voyage.
§90.05-20   Applicability to offshore supply vessels.
§90.05-25   Seagoing barge.
§90.05-35   Flammable and combustible liquid cargo in bulk.

Subpart 90.10—Definition of Terms Used in This Subchapter

§90.10-1   Anniversary date.
§90.10-2   Approved.
§90.10-3   Barge.
§90.10-5   Carrying freight for hire.
§90.10-7   Commandant.
§90.10-9   Coast Guard District Commander.
§90.10-11   Coastwise.
§90.10-12   Gas free.
§90.10-13   Great Lakes.
§90.10-14   Headquarters.
§90.10-15   Industrial personnel.
§90.10-16   Industrial vessel.
§90.10-19   Lakes, bays, and sounds.
§90.10-20   Liftboat.
§90.10-21   Marine inspector or inspector.
§90.10-23   Motorboat.
§90.10-25   Ocean.
§90.10-27   Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI).
§90.10-29   Passenger.
§90.10-30   Pilot boarding equipment and point of access.
§90.10-33   Rivers.
§90.10-35   Recognized classification society.
§90.10-36   Seagoing barge.
§90.10-37   Vessel.
§90.10-38   Specially suitable for vehicles.
§90.10-40   Offshore supply vessels.
§90.10-42   Tankerman.

Subpart 90.15—Equivalents

§90.15-1 Conditions under which equivalents may be used.

Subpart 90.20—General Marine Engineering Requirements

§90.20-1 Marine engineering details.

Subpart 90.25—General Electrical Engineering Requirements

§90.25-1 Electrical engineering details.

Subpart 90.27—Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements

§90.27-1 Lifesaving appliances and arrangements.

Subpart 90.35—American Bureau of Shipping's Standards

§90.35-1 Standards to be used.
§90.35-5 Where obtainable.

Part 91 - Inspection and Certification

Subpart 91.01—General Provisions; Certificate of Inspection

§91.01-1   Preemptive effect.
§91.01-2   When required.
§91.01-5   Posting.
§91.01-10   Period of validity for a Certificate of Inspection.
§91.01-15   Temporary certificate.
§91.01-20   Expired certificate.
§91.01-25   Emergency carriage of more than 16 persons in addition to the crew on vessels not engaged in international voyages.

Subpart 91.05—Permit To Proceed to Another Port for Repair

§91.05-1   When issued.
§91.05-5   To whom issued.
§91.05-10   Conditions of permit.
§91.05-15   Posting.

Subpart 91.15—Inspection of Vessels

§91.15-1 Standards in inspection of hulls, boilers, and machinery.
§91.15-5 Alternate compliance.

Subpart 91.20—Initial Inspection

§91.20-1   Prerequisite of certificate of inspection.
§91.20-5   When made.
§91.20-10   Plans.
§91.20-15   Scope of inspection.
§91.20-20   Specific tests and inspections.

Subpart 91.25—Inspection for Certification

§91.25-1   Prerequisite of reissuance of certificate of inspection.
§91.25-5   Application for a Certificate of Inspection.
§91.25-7   Incorporation by reference.
§91.25-10   Scope of inspection.
§91.25-15   Lifesaving equipment.
§91.25-20   Fire extinguishing equipment.
§91.25-25   Hull equipment.
§91.25-30   Electrical engineering equipment.
§91.25-35   Marine engineering equipment.
§91.25-37   Tanks containing dangerous cargoes.
§91.25-38   Pollution prevention.
§91.25-40   Sanitary inspection.
§91.25-45   Fire hazards.
§91.25-50   Inspector not limited.

Subpart 91.27—Annual and Periodic Inspections

§91.27-1   Annual and periodic inspections.
§91.27-5   Certificate of Inspection: Conditions of validity.
§91.27-13   Alternative annual inspection for offshore supply vessels less than 400 gross tons in foreign ports.
§91.27-15   Inspectors not limited.

Subpart 91.30—Inspection After Accident

§91.30-1 General or partial survey.

Subpart 91.35—Sanitary Inspections

§91.35-1 When made.

Subpart 91.40—Drydocking

§91.40-1   Definitions relating to hull examinations.
§91.40-3   Drydock examination, internal structural examination, cargo tank internal examination, and underwater survey intervals.
§91.40-5   Notice and plans required.

Subpart 91.43—Integral Fuel Oil Tank Examinations

§91.43-1 When required.

Subpart 91.45—Repairs and Alterations

§91.45-1 Notice required.
§91.45-5 Inspection required.

Subpart 91.50—Special Operating Requirements

§91.50-1 Inspection and testing required when making alterations, repairs, or other such operations involving riveting, welding, burning or like fire-producing actions.

Subpart 91.55—Plan Approval

§91.55-1   General.
§91.55-5   Plans and specifications required for new construction.
§91.55-10   Plans required for alterations of existing vessels.
§91.55-15   Procedure for submittal of plans.
§91.55-20   Number of plans required.

Subpart 91.60—Certificates Under International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974

§91.60-1   Application.
§91.60-5   Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.
§91.60-10   Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.
§91.60-15   Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate.
§91.60-25   Exemption Certificate.
§91.60-30   Safety Management Certificate.
§91.60-35   Availability of Certificates.
§91.60-40   Duration of Convention certificates.
§91.60-45   American Bureau of Shipping.

Part 92 - Construction and Arrangement

Subpart 92.01—Hull Structure

§92.01-1   Application.
§92.01-2   Incorporation by reference.
§92.01-5   Vessels subject to load line.
§92.01-10   Structural standards.
§92.01-15   Special consideration.
§92.01-90   Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

Subpart 92.03—Navigation Bridge Visibility

§92.03-1 Navigation bridge visibility.

Subpart 92.05—General Fire Protection

§92.05-1   Fire hazards to be minimized.
§92.05-5   Woodwork insulated from heated surfaces.
§92.05-10   Lamp room construction.
§92.05-15   Segregation of spaces containing the emergency source of electric power.

Subpart 92.07—Structural Fire Protection

§92.07-1   Application.
§92.07-5   Definitions.
§92.07-10   Construction.
§92.07-90   Vessels contracted for prior to July 1, 1968.

Subpart 92.10—Means of Escape

§92.10-1   Application.
§92.10-5   Two means required.
§92.10-10   Location.
§92.10-15   Vertical ladders not accepted.
§92.10-20   No means for locking doors.
§92.10-25   Stairway size.
§92.10-30   Dead end corridors.
§92.10-35   Public spaces.
§92.10-40   Access to lifeboats.
§92.10-45   Weather deck communications.
§92.10-90   Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

Subpart 92.15—Ventilation

§92.15-1   Application.
§92.15-5   Vessels using fuel having a flashpoint of 110 degrees or lower.
§92.15-10   Ventilation for closed spaces.
§92.15-15   Ventilation for crew quarters and, where provided, passenger spaces.
§92.15-90   Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

Subpart 92.20—Accommodations for Officers and Crew

§92.20-1   Application.
§92.20-5   Intent.
§92.20-10   Location of crew spaces.
§92.20-15   Construction.
§92.20-20   Sleeping accommodations.
§92.20-25   Washrooms and toilet rooms.
§92.20-30   Messrooms.
§92.20-35   Hospital space.
§92.20-40   Other spaces.
§92.20-45   Lighting.
§92.20-50   Heating and cooling.
§92.20-55   Insect screens.
§92.20-90   Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

Subpart 92.25—Rails and Guards

§92.25-1   Application.
§92.25-5   Where rails required.
§92.25-10   Storm rails.
§92.25-15   Guards in dangerous places.
§92.25-90   Vessels contracted for prior to July 1, 1969.

Part 93 - Stability

Subpart 93.01—Application

§93.01-1 General.

Part 95 - Fire Protection Equipment

Subpart 95.01—Application

§95.01-1   General.
§95.01-2   Incorporation by reference.
§95.01-5   Equipment installed but not required.

Subpart 95.05—Fire Detection and Extinguishing Equipment

§95.05-1   Fire detection, manual alarm, and supervised patrol systems.
§95.05-3   Sample extraction smoke detection systems.
§95.05-5   Fire main system.
§95.05-10   Fixed fire extinguishing systems.
§95.05-15   Hand portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire extinguishing systems.

Subpart 95.10—Fire Main System, Details

§95.10-1   Application.
§95.10-5   Fire pumps.
§95.10-10   Fire hydrants and hose.
§95.10-15   Piping.
§95.10-90   Installations contracted for prior to May 26, 1965.

Subpart 95.13—Steam Smothering Systems

§95.13-1 Application.

Subpart 95.15—Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems, Details

§95.15-1   Application.
§95.15-5   Quantity, pipe sizes, and discharge rates.
§95.15-10   Controls.
§95.15-15   Piping.
§95.15-20   Carbon dioxide storage.
§95.15-25   Discharge outlets.
§95.15-30   Alarms.
§95.15-35   Enclosure openings.
§95.15-40   Pressure relief.
§95.15-50   Lockout valves.
§95.15-60   Odorizing units.
§95.15-90   Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

Subpart 95.16—Fixed Clean Agent Gas Extinguishing Systems, Details

§95.16-1   Application.
§95.16-5   Controls.
§95.16-10   Piping, fittings, valves, nozzles.
§95.16-15   Extinguishing agent: Quantity.
§95.16-20   Extinguishing agent: Cylinder storage.
§95.16-25   Manifold and cylinder arrangements.
§95.16-30   Enclosure openings.
§95.16-35   Pressure relief.
§95.16-40   Locked spaces.
§95.16-45   Pre-discharge alarms and time delay devices.
§95.16-50   Instructions.
§95.16-60   System piping installation testing.
§95.16-90   Installations contracted for prior to July 9, 2012.

Subpart 95.17—Foam Extinguishing Systems, Details

§95.17-1   Application.
§95.17-5   Quantity of foam required.
§95.17-10   Controls.
§95.17-15   Piping.
§95.17-20   Discharge outlets.
§95.17-25   Additional protection required.
§95.17-90   Installations contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

Subpart 95.30—Automatic Sprinkler Systems, Details

§95.30-1 Application.

Subpart 95.50—Hand Portable Fire Extinguishers and Semiportable Fire Extinguishing Systems, Arrangements and Details

§95.50-1   Application.
§95.50-5   §95.50-5   [Reserved]
§95.50-10   Location.
§95.50-20   Semi-portable fire extinguishers.
§95.50-80   Location and number of fire extinguishers required for vessels constructed prior to August 22, 2016.
§95.50-90   Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

Subpart 95.60—Fire Axes

§95.60-1   Application.
§95.60-5   Number required.
§95.60-10   Location.

Part 96 - Vessel Control and Miscellaneous Systems and Equipment

Subpart 96.01—Application

§96.01-1 General.
§96.01-3 Incorporation by reference.

Subpart 96.03—Marine Engineering Systems

§96.03-1 Installation and details.

Subpart 96.05—Electrical Engineering and Interior Communications Systems

§96.05-1 Installation and details.

Subpart 96.06—Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements

§96.06-1 Installation.

Subpart 96.07—Anchors, Chains, and Hawsers

§96.07-1   Application.
§96.07-5   Ocean, coastwise, or Great Lakes service.
§96.07-10   Lakes, bays, and sounds, or river service.
§96.07-90   Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

Subpart 96.17—Magnetic Compass and Gyrocompass

§96.17-1 When required.

Subpart 96.25—Radar

§96.25-1 When required.

Subpart 96.27—Sounding Equipment

§96.27-1 When required.

Subpart 96.30—Protection From Refrigerants

§96.30-1   Application.
§96.30-5   General.
§96.30-15   Self-contained breathing apparatus.
§96.30-90   Vessels contracted for before November 23, 1992.

Subpart 96.35—Fireman's Outfit

§96.35-1   Application.
§96.35-5   General.
§96.35-10   Fireman's outfit.
§96.35-15   Stowage.
§96.35-20   Spare charges.
§96.35-90   Vessels contracted for before November 23, 1992.

Subpart 96.40—Pilot Boarding Equipment

§96.40-1 Pilot boarding equipment.

Part 97 - Operations

Subpart 97.01—Application

§97.01-1 General; preemptive effect.
§97.01-2 Incorporation by reference.

Subpart 97.05—Notice to Mariners and Aids to Navigation

§97.05-1 Duty of officers.
§97.05-5 Charts and nautical publications.

Subpart 97.07—Notice and Reporting of Casualty and Voyage Records

§97.07-1 Notice and reporting of casualty and voyage records.

Subpart 97.10—Persons Allowed in Pilothouse and on Navigation Bridge

§97.10-1 Application.
§97.10-5 Persons excluded.

Subpart 97.11—Stability Letter

§97.11-1 Posting.

Subpart 97.12—Bulk Solid Cargoes

§97.12-1   Definition of a bulk solid cargo.
§97.12-3   Guidance for the master.
§97.12-5   Bulk solid cargoes that may liquefy.
§97.12-10   Cargo securing manuals.

Subpart 97.13—Station Bills

§97.13-1 Muster lists, emergency signals, and manning.

Subpart 97.15—Tests, Drills, and Inspections

§97.15-1   Application.
§97.15-3   Steering gear, whistle, and means of communication.
§97.15-5   Drafts and load line markings.
§97.15-7   Verification of vessel compliance with applicable stability requirements.
§97.15-10   Sanitation.
§97.15-15   Examination of boilers and machinery.
§97.15-17   Loading doors.
§97.15-20   Hatches and other openings.
§97.15-30   Emergency lighting and power systems.
§97.15-35   Emergency training, musters, and drills.
§97.15-55   Requirements for fuel oil.
§97.15-60   Firefighting equipment, general.
§97.15-75   Test of inflatable hopper gate seals on Great Lakes bulk dry cargo vessels.

Subpart 97.16—Auto Pilot

§97.16-1 Use of auto pilot.

Subpart 97.19—Maneuvering Characteristics

§97.19-1 Data required.

Subpart 97.20—Whistling

§97.20-1 Unnecessary whistling prohibited.

Subpart 97.25—Searchlights

§97.25-1 Improper use prohibited.

Subpart 97.27—Lookouts

§97.27-5 Master's and officer's responsibility.

Subpart 97.30—Reports of Accidents, Repairs, and Unsafe Equipment

§97.30-1   Repairs to boilers and pressure vessels.
§97.30-5   Accidents to machinery.
§97.30-10   Notice required before repair.

Subpart 97.33—Communication Between Deckhouses

§97.33-1 When required.

Subpart 97.34—Work Vests

§97.34-1   Application.
§97.34-5   Approved types of work vests.
§97.34-10   Use.
§97.34-15   Shipboard stowage.
§97.34-20   Shipboard inspections.
§97.34-25   Additional requirements for hybrid work vests.

Subpart 97.35—Logbook Entries

§97.35-1   Application.
§97.35-3   Logbooks and records.
§97.35-5   Actions required to be logged.

Subpart 97.36—Display of Plans

§97.36-1 When required.

Subpart 97.37—Markings for Fire and Emergency Equipment, Etc.

§97.37-1   Application.
§97.37-3   General.
§97.37-5   General alarm bell contact maker.
§97.37-7   General alarm bells.
§97.37-9   Carbon dioxide and clean agent alarms.
§97.37-10   Fire extinguishing system branch lines.
§97.37-11   Carbon dioxide warning signs.
§97.37-13   Fire extinguishing system controls.
§97.37-15   Fire hose stations.
§97.37-20   Self-contained breathing apparatus.
§97.37-23   Hand portable fire extinguishers.
§97.37-25   Emergency lights.
§97.37-33   Instructions for changing steering gear.
§97.37-35   Rudder orders.
§97.37-42   Markings for lifesaving appliances, instructions to passengers, and stowage locations.
§97.37-47   Portable magazine chests.
§97.37-50   Ventilation alarm failure.
§97.37-60   Watertight doors.
§97.37-90   Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.

Subpart 97.40—Markings on Vessels

§97.40-1   Application.
§97.40-5   Hull markings.
§97.40-10   Draft marks and draft indicating systems.
§97.40-15   Load line marks.

Subpart 97.45—Carrying of Excess Steam

§97.45-1 Master and chief engineer responsible.

Subpart 97.47—Routing Instructions

§97.47-1 All persons must comply.

Subpart 97.50—Compliance With Provisions of Certificate of Inspection

§97.50-1 Master or person in charge responsible.

Subpart 97.53—Exhibition of Merchant Mariner Credential

§97.53-1 Officers.

Subpart 97.55—De-Energizing of Cargo Hold Lighting Circuits When Grain or Other Combustible Bulk Cargo Is Carried

§97.55-1 Master's responsibility.
§97.55-5 Warning notice posted.

Subpart 97.80—Operation of Vehicles in Enclosed Locations

§97.80-1 Special operating conditions.

Subpart 97.90—Pilot Boarding Operations

§97.90-1 Pilot boarding operation.

Subpart 97.95—Person in Charge of Transfer of Liquid Cargo in Bulk

§97.95-1 General.

Part 98 - Special Construction, Arrangement, and Other Provisions for Certain Dangerous Cargoes in Bulk

Subpart 98.01—General

§98.01-1 Applicability.
§98.01-3 Incorporation by reference.

Subpart 98.25—Anhydrous Ammonia in Bulk

§98.25-1   Applicability.
§98.25-5   How anhydrous ammonia may be carried.
§98.25-10   Design and construction of cargo tanks.
§98.25-15   Markings.
§98.25-20   Installation of cargo tanks.
§98.25-30   Lagging.
§98.25-35   Refrigerated systems.
§98.25-40   Valves, fittings, and accessories.
§98.25-45   Liquid level gaging device.
§98.25-50   Filling and discharge pipes.
§98.25-55   Cargo piping.
§98.25-60   Safety relief valves.
§98.25-65   Filling density.
§98.25-70   Venting.
§98.25-75   Ventilation.
§98.25-80   Cargo hose.
§98.25-85   Electrical bonding.
§98.25-90   Special operating requirements.
§98.25-95   Tests and inspections.
§98.25-97   Nondestructive testing.

Subpart 98.30—Portable Tanks and Intermediate Bulk Containers

§98.30-1   Applicability.
§98.30-2   Incorporation by Reference.
§98.30-3   Definitions.
§98.30-4   Vessels carrying MPTs.
§98.30-5   Vessels carrying portable tanks other than MPTs.
§98.30-6   Vessels carrying IBCs.
§98.30-7   Materials authorized for transfer to and from a portable tank.
§98.30-8   Materials authorized for transfer to and from an IBC.
§98.30-9   Lifting a portable tank or IBC.
§98.30-10   Smoking.
§98.30-11   Gaskets and lining.
§98.30-12   Stowage of portable tanks and IBCs.
§98.30-13   Pipe connections, and filling and discharge openings.
§98.30-14   Cargo pumps.
§98.30-15   Ground connection.
§98.30-16   Requirements for ships carrying NLSs in portable tanks and IBCs.
§98.30-17   Leakage containment.
§98.30-18   Qualifications of person in charge.
§98.30-19   Supervision by person in charge.
§98.30-21   Inspection prior to transfer.
§98.30-23   Requirements for transfer; general.
§98.30-25   Requirements for transfer; cargo handling system.
§98.30-27   Connections.
§98.30-29   Piping incompatible products.
§98.30-31   Conditions for pumping.
§98.30-33   Warning signals.
§98.30-35   Warning sign at gangway.
§98.30-37   Firefighting requirements.
§98.30-39   Alternate fire extinguishing system.

Subpart 98.31—Control of Pollution From NLS Cargoes on Oceangoing Offshore Supply Vessels

§98.31-5   Applicability.
§98.31-10   Certificate of inspection and NLS certificate endorsements.
§98.31-15   Operating requirements.

Subpart 98.33— Portable Tanks and IBCs for Certain Grade E Combustible Liquids and Other Regulated Materials

§98.33-1   Applicability.
§98.33-3   Cargoes authorized.
§98.33-5   Portable tanks and IBCs authorized.
§98.33-7   Pipe and hose connections.
§98.33-9   Stowage.
§98.33-11   Smoking.
§98.33-13   Cargo-handling systems.
§98.33-15   Transfers.

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AIS

33 CFR 164.46

Ballast Water Management

33 CFR 151.1510
33 CFR 151.2060
33 CFR 151.2070

Communications

47 CFR 80.308
47 CFR 80.955

Documentation

46 CFR 67.7
46 CFR 67.17
46 CFR 67.19
46 CFR 67.121
46 CFR 67.123
46 CFR 67.313
46 CFR 67.319

Drug & Alcolol Testing

33 CFR 95.050
46 CFR 4.06-15
46 CFR 16.203
46 CFR 16.401

Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

47 CFR 80.1061

FCC

47 CFR 80.13
47 CFR 80.161
47 CFR 80.163
47 CFR 80.409
47 CFR 80.953

Hazardous Condition

33 CFR 160.111
33 CFR 160.204
33 CFR 160.215

Inland Navigation Rules on Board

33 CFR 83.01(g)

Lifesaving (Part 199)

46 CFR Part 199

Load Lines

46 CFR 42.09
46 CFR 45

Manning & Watchstanding

46 CFR 15.103
46 CFR 15.840
46 CFR 15.705
46 CFR 15.1103
46 CFR 15.1105
46 CFR 15.1109
46 CFR 15.1111

Marine Casualty Reporting

46 CFR 4.05-1

Marine Sanitation Device (MSD)

33 CFR 159.7
33 CFR 159.59
33 CFR 159.65

MARPOL Annex V

33 CFR 151.57
33 CFR 151.59

MARPOL Annex VI

40 CFR 94

Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)

46 CFR 10.203
46 CFR Part 12
46 CFR 15.610
46 CFR 15.812
33 CFR 101.514
46 CFR 15.815
46 CFR 15.820

MTSA

33 CFR 104.120
33 CFR 104.265

Navigation Equipment

33 CFR 164.41
33 CFR 164.72

Navigation Lights & Shapes

33 CFR 83.23
33 CFR 83.24
33 CFR 84.05

Navigation Publications

33 CFR 164.72

Oil Pollution Prevention Records/Documents

33 USC 1321
33 CFR 138.15
33 CFR 138.30
33 CFR 155.1045

Oil Pollution Prevention

33 CFR 155.320
33 CFR 155.410
33 CFR 155.420
33 CFR 155.450
33 CFR 155.720
33 CFR 155.740
33 CFR 155.750
33 CFR 155.800
33 CFR 155.820
33 CFR 156.150

Records for Towline for Towing Astern

33 CFR 164.74

Registration

33 CFR 173.21
33 CFR 173.27

Sound Producing Devices

33 CFR 83.33
33 CFR 86.01
33 CFR 86.02

Terminal Gear for Towing Astern

33 CFR 164.74

Tests & Inspections

33 CFR 164.78
33 CFR 164.80

Towline and Terminal Gear for Towing Alongside & Pushing Ahead

33 CFR 164.76

Towline for Towing Astern

33 CFR 164.74

VTS Rules

33 CFR 161.4

Western Rivers (WR) Exception

33 CFR 83.24