Title 46, Part 177 — Construction and Arrangement

General requirement.

Applicability to existing vessels.

Plans and information required.

Plans for sister vessels.

Structural design.

Satisfactory service as a design basis.

Vessels of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length carrying not more than 12 passengers.

Sailing vessels.

Alternate design considerations.

General arrangement and outfitting.

Structural fire protection.

Vessels complying with SOLAS structural fire protection requirements.

Means of escape.

Ventilation of enclosed and partially enclosed spaces.

Ventilation of machinery and fuel tank spaces.

General requirements.

Overnight accommodations.

General requirements.

Overnight accommodations.

Seating.

Deck rails.

Storm rails.

Guards in vehicle spaces.

Guards for exposed hazards.

Protection against hot piping.

Safety glazing materials.

Strength.

Operating station visibility.