Title 46, Chapter I — Chapter I

Organization, General Course and Methods Governing Marine Safety Functions

Vessel Inspections

Designation of Oceanographic Research Vessels

Marine Casualties and Investigations

Marine Investigation Regulations—personnel Action

Waivers of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Laws and Regulations

Boundary Lines

Vessel Inspection Alternatives

Extra Compensation for Overtime Services

Merchant Mariner Credential

Requirements for Officer Endorsements

Requirements for Rating Endorsements

Certification of Tank Vessel Personnel

Shipment and Discharge of Merchant Mariners

Manning Requirements

Chemical Testing

General Provisions

Requirements

Operations

Towing Vessels

Requirements for Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels

General Provisions

Inspection and Certification

Special Equipment, Machinery, and Hull Requirements

Fire Fighting Equipment

Operations

Elevated Temperature Cargoes

Liquefied Flammable Gases

Vapor Control Systems

Domestic and Foreign Voyages by Sea

Special Service Limited Domestic Voyages

Great Lakes Load Lines

Subdivision Load Lines for Passenger Vessels

Combination Load Lines

General Provisions

Power Boilers

Heating Boilers

Pressure Vessels

Piping Systems and Appurtenances

Welding and Brazing

Main and Auxiliary Machinery and Related Systems

Repairs to Boilers, Pressure Vessels, and Appurtenances

Periodic Tests and Inspections

Vital System Automation

Automatic Auxiliary Boilers

Marine Portable Tanks and Cargo Handling Systems

Documentation of Vessels

Documentation of Vessels: Exceptions to Coastwise Qualification

Measurement of Vessels

General Provisions

Inspection and Certification

Construction and Arrangement

Fire Protection Equipment

Vessel Control and Miscellaneous Systems and Equipment

Operations

Disclosure of Safety Standards and Country of Registry

General Provisions

Inspection and Certification

Construction and Arrangement

Stability

Fire Protection Equipment

Vessel Control and Miscellaneous Systems and Equipment

Operations

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

Commercial Fishing Vessels Dispensing Petroleum Products

Requirements for Nonqualified Vessels That Perform Certain Aquaculture Support Operations

Inspection and Certification

Design and Equipment

Operations

General Provisions

Electric Systems—general Requirements

Emergency Lighting and Power Systems

Communication and Alarm Systems and Equipment

General Provisions

Inspection and Certification

Construction and Arrangement

Lifesaving Equipment and Arrangements

Fire Protection Equipment

Machinery Installation

Electrical Installation

Vessel Control and Miscellaneous Systems and Equipment

Operations

General

Inspection and Certification

Construction and Arrangements

Marine Engineering: Equipment and Systems

Electrical Installations

Vessel Control, and Miscellaneous Equipment and Systems

Operations

Fire-protection Equipment

Lifesaving Systems

Added Provisions for Liftboats

Certification

Vessel Compliance

Towing Safety Management System (Tsms)

Third-party Organizations

Operations

Lifesaving

Fire Protection

Machinery and Electrical Systems and Equipment

Construction and Arrangement

Hazardous Ships' Stores

Interim Regulations for Shipboard Fumigation

Carriage of Bulk Solid Materials That Require Special Handling

Compatibility of Cargoes

Barges Carrying Bulk Liquid Hazardous Material Cargoes

Ships Carrying Bulk Liquid, Liquefied Gas, or Compressed Gas Hazardous Materials

Safety Standards for Self-propelled Vessels Carrying Bulk Liquefied Gases

Approval of Equipment and Materials

Lifesaving Equipment

Electrical Equipment

Engineering Equipment

Construction

Materials

Designation and Approval of Nautical School Ships

Public Nautical School Ships

Civilian Nautical School Vessels

Sailing School Vessels

Stability Requirements for All Inspected Vessels

Special Rules Pertaining to Vessels Carrying Passengers

Special Rules Pertaining to Bulk Cargoes

Special Rules Pertaining to Vessel Use

Special Rules Pertaining to Specific Vessel Types

General Provisions

Inspection and Certification

Construction and Arrangement

Intact Stability and Seaworthiness

Subdivision, Damage Stability, and Watertight Integrity

Lifesaving Equipment and Arrangements

Fire Protection Equipment

Machinery Installation

Electrical Installation

Vessel Control and Miscellaneous Systems and Equipment

Operations

General Provisions

Inspection and Certification

Construction and Arrangement

Fire Protection Equipment

Handling, Use, and Control of Explosives and Other Hazardous Materials

Vessel Control and Miscellaneous Systems and Equipment

Operations

General Provisions

Lifesaving Systems for Certain Inspected Vessels