Title 46

Volume 5 CHAPTER I SUBCHAP M

Subchapter M - Towing Vessels

46:5.0.1.1.1PART 140
PART 140 - OPERATIONS
46:5.0.1.1.1.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
46:5.0.1.1.1.1.1.1SECTION 140.100
     140.100 Purpose.
46:5.0.1.1.1.1.1.2SECTION 140.105
     140.105 Applicability and delayed implementation for existing vessels.
46:5.0.1.1.1.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - General Operational Safety
46:5.0.1.1.1.2.1.1SECTION 140.205
     140.205 General vessel operation.
46:5.0.1.1.1.2.1.2SECTION 140.210
     140.210 Responsibilities of the master and crew.
46:5.0.1.1.1.3SUBPART C
Subpart C [Reserved]
46:5.0.1.1.1.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Crew Safety
46:5.0.1.1.1.4.1.1SECTION 140.400
     140.400 Personnel records.
46:5.0.1.1.1.4.1.2SECTION 140.405
     140.405 Emergency duties and duty stations.
46:5.0.1.1.1.4.1.3SECTION 140.410
     140.410 Safety orientation.
46:5.0.1.1.1.4.1.4SECTION 140.415
     140.415 Orientation for individuals that are not crewmembers.
46:5.0.1.1.1.4.1.5SECTION 140.420
     140.420 Emergency drills and instruction.
46:5.0.1.1.1.4.1.6SECTION 140.425
     140.425 Fall overboard prevention.
46:5.0.1.1.1.4.1.7SECTION 140.430
     140.430 Wearing of work vests.
46:5.0.1.1.1.4.1.8SECTION 140.435
     140.435 First aid equipment.
46:5.0.1.1.1.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Safety and Health
46:5.0.1.1.1.5.1.1SECTION 140.500
     140.500 General.
46:5.0.1.1.1.5.1.2SECTION 140.505
     140.505 General health and safety requirements.
46:5.0.1.1.1.5.1.3SECTION 140.510
     140.510 Identification and mitigation of health and safety hazards.
46:5.0.1.1.1.5.1.4SECTION 140.515
     140.515 Training requirements.
46:5.0.1.1.1.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Vessel Operational Safety
46:5.0.1.1.1.6.1.1SECTION 140.600
     140.600 Applicability.
46:5.0.1.1.1.6.1.2SECTION 140.605
     140.605 Vessel stability.
46:5.0.1.1.1.6.1.3SECTION 140.610
     140.610 Hatches and other openings.
46:5.0.1.1.1.6.1.4SECTION 140.615
     140.615 Examinations and tests.
46:5.0.1.1.1.6.1.5SECTION 140.620
     140.620 Navigational safety equipment.
46:5.0.1.1.1.6.1.6SECTION 140.625
     140.625 Navigation underway.
46:5.0.1.1.1.6.1.7SECTION 140.630
     140.630 Lookout.
46:5.0.1.1.1.6.1.8SECTION 140.635
     140.635 Navigation assessment.
46:5.0.1.1.1.6.1.9SECTION 140.640
     140.640 Pilothouse resource management.
46:5.0.1.1.1.6.1.10SECTION 140.645
     140.645 Navigation safety training.
46:5.0.1.1.1.6.1.11SECTION 140.650
     140.650 Operational readiness of lifesaving and fire suppression and detection equipment.
46:5.0.1.1.1.6.1.12SECTION 140.655
     140.655 Prevention of oil and garbage pollution.
46:5.0.1.1.1.6.1.13SECTION 140.660
     140.660 Vessel security.
46:5.0.1.1.1.6.1.14SECTION 140.665
     140.665 Inspection and testing required when making alterations, repairs, or other such operations involving riveting, welding, burning, or like fire-producing actions.
46:5.0.1.1.1.6.1.15SECTION 140.670
     140.670 Use of auto pilot.
46:5.0.1.1.1.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Navigation and Communication Equipment
46:5.0.1.1.1.7.1.1SECTION 140.700
     140.700 Applicability.
46:5.0.1.1.1.7.1.2SECTION 140.705
     140.705 Charts and nautical publications.
46:5.0.1.1.1.7.1.3SECTION 140.710
     140.710 Marine radar.
46:5.0.1.1.1.7.1.4SECTION 140.715
     140.715 Communications equipment.
46:5.0.1.1.1.7.1.5SECTION 140.720
     140.720 Navigation lights, shapes, and sound signals.
46:5.0.1.1.1.7.1.6SECTION 140.725
     140.725 Additional navigation equipment.
46:5.0.1.1.1.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Towing Safety
46:5.0.1.1.1.8.1.1SECTION 140.800
     140.800 Applicability.
46:5.0.1.1.1.8.1.2SECTION 140.801
     140.801 Towing gear.
46:5.0.1.1.1.8.1.3SECTION 140.805
     140.805 Towing safety.
46:5.0.1.1.1.8.1.4SECTION 140.820
     140.820 Recordkeeping for towing gear.
46:5.0.1.1.1.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Vessel Records
46:5.0.1.1.1.9.1.1SECTION 140.900
     140.900 Marine casualty reporting.
46:5.0.1.1.1.9.1.2SECTION 140.905
     140.905 Official logbooks.
46:5.0.1.1.1.9.1.3SECTION 140.910
     140.910 Towing vessel record or record specified by TSMS.
46:5.0.1.1.1.9.1.4SECTION 140.915
     140.915 Items to be recorded.
46:5.0.1.1.1.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Penalties
46:5.0.1.1.1.10.1.1SECTION 140.1000
     140.1000 Statutory penalties.
46:5.0.1.1.1.10.1.2SECTION 140.1005
     140.1005 Suspension and revocation.
46:5.0.1.1.2PART 141
PART 141 - LIFESAVING
46:5.0.1.1.2.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
46:5.0.1.1.2.1.1.1SECTION 141.100
     141.100 Purpose.
46:5.0.1.1.2.1.1.2SECTION 141.105
     141.105 Applicability and delayed implementation for existing vessels.
46:5.0.1.1.2.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - General Requirements for Towing Vessels
46:5.0.1.1.2.2.1.1SECTION 141.200
     141.200 General provisions.
46:5.0.1.1.2.2.1.2SECTION 141.225
     141.225 Alternate arrangements or equipment.
46:5.0.1.1.2.2.1.3SECTION 141.230
     141.230 Readiness.
46:5.0.1.1.2.2.1.4SECTION 141.235
     141.235 Inspection, testing, and maintenance.
46:5.0.1.1.2.2.1.5SECTION 141.240
     141.240 Requirements for training crews.
46:5.0.1.1.2.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Lifesaving Requirements for Towing Vessels
46:5.0.1.1.2.3.1.1SECTION 141.305
     141.305 Survival craft requirements for towing vessels.
46:5.0.1.1.2.3.1.2SECTION 141.310
     141.310 Stowage of survival craft.
46:5.0.1.1.2.3.1.3SECTION 141.315
     141.315 Marking of survival craft and stowage locations.
46:5.0.1.1.2.3.1.4SECTION 141.320
     141.320 Inflatable survival craft placards.
46:5.0.1.1.2.3.1.5SECTION 141.325
     141.325 Survival craft equipment.
46:5.0.1.1.2.3.1.6SECTION 141.330
     141.330 Skiffs as survival craft.
46:5.0.1.1.2.3.1.7SECTION 141.340
     141.340 Lifejackets.
46:5.0.1.1.2.3.1.8SECTION 141.350
     141.350 Immersion suits.
46:5.0.1.1.2.3.1.9SECTION 141.360
     141.360 Lifebuoys.
46:5.0.1.1.2.3.1.10SECTION 141.370
     141.370 Miscellaneous life saving requirements for towing vessels.
46:5.0.1.1.2.3.1.11SECTION 141.375
     141.375 Visual distress signals.
46:5.0.1.1.2.3.1.12SECTION 141.380
     141.380 Emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB).
46:5.0.1.1.2.3.1.13SECTION 141.385
     141.385 Line throwing appliance.
46:5.0.1.1.3PART 142
PART 142 - FIRE PROTECTION
46:5.0.1.1.3.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
46:5.0.1.1.3.1.1.1SECTION 142.100
     142.100 Purpose.
46:5.0.1.1.3.1.1.2SECTION 142.105
     142.105 Applicability and delayed implementation for existing vessels.
46:5.0.1.1.3.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - General Requirements for Towing Vessels
46:5.0.1.1.3.2.1.1SECTION 142.205
     142.205 Alternate standards.
46:5.0.1.1.3.2.1.2SECTION 142.210
     142.210 Alternate arrangements or equipment.
46:5.0.1.1.3.2.1.3SECTION 142.215
     142.215 Approved equipment.
46:5.0.1.1.3.2.1.4SECTION 142.220
     142.220 Fire hazards to be minimized.
46:5.0.1.1.3.2.1.5SECTION 142.225
     142.225 Storage of flammable or combustible products.
46:5.0.1.1.3.2.1.6SECTION 142.226
     142.226 Firefighter's outfit.
46:5.0.1.1.3.2.1.7SECTION 142.227
     142.227 Fire axe.
46:5.0.1.1.3.2.1.8SECTION 142.230
     142.230 Portable fire extinguishers and semi-portable fire-extinguishing systems.
46:5.0.1.1.3.2.1.9SECTION 142.231
     142.231 Exception for portable and semi-portable fire extinguishers required for existing towing vessels.
46:5.0.1.1.3.2.1.10SECTION 142.235
     142.235 Vessels contracted for prior to November 19, 1952.
46:5.0.1.1.3.2.1.11SECTION 142.240
     142.240 Inspection, testing, maintenance, and records.
46:5.0.1.1.3.2.1.12SECTION 142.245
     142.245 Requirements for training crews to respond to fires.
46:5.0.1.1.3.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Fire Extinguishing and Detection Equipment Requirements
46:5.0.1.1.3.3.1.1SECTION 142.300
     142.300 Excepted vessels.
46:5.0.1.1.3.3.1.2SECTION 142.315
     142.315 Additional fire-extinguishing equipment requirements.
46:5.0.1.1.3.3.1.3SECTION 142.325
     142.325 Fire pumps, fire mains, and fire hoses.
46:5.0.1.1.3.3.1.4SECTION 142.330
     142.330 Fire-detection system requirements.
46:5.0.1.1.4PART 143
PART 143 - MACHINERY AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
46:5.0.1.1.4.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
46:5.0.1.1.4.1.1.1SECTION 143.100
     143.100 Purpose.
46:5.0.1.1.4.1.1.2SECTION 143.105
     143.105 Applicability.
46:5.0.1.1.4.1.1.3SECTION 143.115
     143.115 Definitions.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Requirements for All Towing Vessels
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.1SECTION 143.200
     143.200 Applicability.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.2SECTION 143.205
     143.205 General.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.3SECTION 143.210
     143.210 Alternate design or operational considerations.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.4SECTION 143.215
     143.215 Existing vessels built to class.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.5SECTION 143.220
     143.220 Machinery space fire prevention.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.6SECTION 143.225
     143.225 Control and monitoring requirements.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.7SECTION 143.230
     143.230 Alarms and monitoring.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.8SECTION 143.235
     143.235 General alarms.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.9SECTION 143.240
     143.240 Communication requirements.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.10SECTION 143.245
     143.245 Readiness and testing.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.11SECTION 143.250
     143.250 System isolation and markings.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.12SECTION 143.255
     143.255 Fuel system requirements.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.13SECTION 143.260
     143.260 Fuel shutoff requirements.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.14SECTION 143.265
     143.265 Additional fuel system requirements for towing vessels built after January 18, 2000.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.15SECTION 143.270
     143.270 Piping systems and tanks.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.16SECTION 143.275
     143.275 Bilge pumps or other dewatering capability.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.17SECTION 143.300
     143.300 Pressure vessels.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.18SECTION 143.400
     143.400 Electrical systems, general.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.19SECTION 143.410
     143.410 Shipboard lighting.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.20SECTION 143.415
     143.415 Navigation lights.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.21SECTION 143.450
     143.450 Pilothouse alerter system.
46:5.0.1.1.4.2.1.22SECTION 143.460
     143.460 Towing machinery.
46:5.0.1.1.4.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Requirements for New Towing Vessels
46:5.0.1.1.4.3.1.1SECTION 143.500
     143.500 Applicability.
46:5.0.1.1.4.3.1.2SECTION 143.510
     143.510 Verification of compliance with design standards.
46:5.0.1.1.4.3.1.3SECTION 143.515
     143.515 Towing vessels built to recognized classification society rules.
46:5.0.1.1.4.3.1.4SECTION 143.520
     143.520 Towing vessels built to American Boat and Yacht Council standards.
46:5.0.1.1.4.3.1.5SECTION 143.540
     143.540 Pumps, pipes, valves, and fittings for essential systems.
46:5.0.1.1.4.3.1.6SECTION 143.545
     143.545 Pressure vessels.
46:5.0.1.1.4.3.1.7SECTION 143.550
     143.550 Steering systems.
46:5.0.1.1.4.3.1.8SECTION 143.555
     143.555 Electrical power sources, generators, and motors.
46:5.0.1.1.4.3.1.9SECTION 143.560
     143.560 Electrical distribution panels and switchboards.
46:5.0.1.1.4.3.1.10SECTION 143.565
     143.565 Electrical overcurrent protection other than generators and motors.
46:5.0.1.1.4.3.1.11SECTION 143.570
     143.570 Electrical grounding and ground detection.
46:5.0.1.1.4.3.1.12SECTION 143.575
     143.575 Electrical conductors, connections, and equipment.
46:5.0.1.1.4.3.1.13SECTION 143.580
     143.580 Alternative electrical installations.
46:5.0.1.1.4.3.1.14SECTION 143.585
     143.585 General requirements for propulsion, steering, and related controls on vessels that move tank barges carrying oil or hazardous material in bulk.
46:5.0.1.1.4.3.1.15SECTION 143.590
     143.590 Propulsor redundancy on vessels that move tank barges carrying oil or hazardous material in bulk.
46:5.0.1.1.4.3.1.16SECTION 143.595
     143.595 Vessels with one propulsor that move tank barges carrying oil or hazardous material in bulk.
46:5.0.1.1.4.3.1.17SECTION 143.600
     143.600 Alternative standards for vessels that move tank barges carrying oil or hazardous material in bulk.
46:5.0.1.1.4.3.1.18SECTION 143.605
     143.605 Demonstration of compliance on vessels that move tank barges carrying oil or hazardous material in bulk.
46:5.0.1.1.5PART 144
PART 144 - CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT
46:5.0.1.1.5.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
46:5.0.1.1.5.1.1.1SECTION 144.100
     144.100 Purpose.
46:5.0.1.1.5.1.1.2SECTION 144.105
     144.105 Applicability and delayed implementation.
46:5.0.1.1.5.1.1.3SECTION 144.120
     144.120 A classed vessel.
46:5.0.1.1.5.1.1.4SECTION 144.125
     144.125 A vessel with a load line.
46:5.0.1.1.5.1.1.5SECTION 144.130
     144.130 A vessel built to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, as amended, requirements.
46:5.0.1.1.5.1.1.6SECTION 144.135
     144.135 Verification of compliance with design standards.
46:5.0.1.1.5.1.1.7SECTION 144.140
     144.140 Qualifications.
46:5.0.1.1.5.1.1.8SECTION 144.145
     144.145 Procedures for verification of compliance with design standards.
46:5.0.1.1.5.1.1.9SECTION 144.155
     144.155 Verification of compliance with design standards for a sister vessel.
46:5.0.1.1.5.1.1.10SECTION 144.160
     144.160 Marking.
46:5.0.1.1.5.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Structure
46:5.0.1.1.5.2.1.1SECTION 144.200
     144.200 Structural standards for an existing vessel.
46:5.0.1.1.5.2.1.2SECTION 144.205
     144.205 Structural standards for a new vessel.
46:5.0.1.1.5.2.1.3SECTION 144.215
     144.215 Special consideration.
46:5.0.1.1.5.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Stability and Watertight Integrity
46:5.0.1.1.5.3.1.1SECTION 144.300
     144.300 Stability standards for an existing vessel.
46:5.0.1.1.5.3.1.2SECTION 144.305
     144.305 Stability standards for a new vessel.
46:5.0.1.1.5.3.1.3SECTION 144.310
     144.310 Lifting requirements for a new vessel.
46:5.0.1.1.5.3.1.4SECTION 144.315
     144.315 Weight and moment history requirements for a vessel with approved lightweight characteristics.
46:5.0.1.1.5.3.1.5SECTION 144.320
     144.320 Watertight or weathertight integrity.
46:5.0.1.1.5.3.1.6SECTION 144.330
     144.330 Review of a vessel's watertight and weathertight integrity.
46:5.0.1.1.5.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Fire Protection
46:5.0.1.1.5.4.1.1SECTION 144.400
     144.400 Applicability.
46:5.0.1.1.5.4.1.2SECTION 144.405
     144.405 Fire hazards to be minimized.
46:5.0.1.1.5.4.1.3SECTION 144.410
     144.410 Separation of machinery and fuel tank spaces from accommodation spaces.
46:5.0.1.1.5.4.1.4SECTION 144.415
     144.415 Combustibles insulated from heated surfaces.
46:5.0.1.1.5.4.1.5SECTION 144.425
     144.425 Waste receptacles.
46:5.0.1.1.5.4.1.6SECTION 144.430
     144.430 Mattresses.
46:5.0.1.1.5.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Emergency Escape
46:5.0.1.1.5.5.1.1SECTION 144.500
     144.500 Means of escape.
46:5.0.1.1.5.5.1.2SECTION 144.505
     144.505 Location of escapes.
46:5.0.1.1.5.5.1.3SECTION 144.510
     144.510 Window as a means of escape.
46:5.0.1.1.5.5.1.4SECTION 144.515
     144.515 One means of escape required.
46:5.0.1.1.5.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Ventilation
46:5.0.1.1.5.6.1.1SECTION 144.600
     144.600 Ventilation for accommodations.
46:5.0.1.1.5.6.1.2SECTION 144.605
     144.605 Means to stop fans and close openings.
46:5.0.1.1.5.6.1.3SECTION 144.610
     144.610 Ventilation in a vessel more than 65 feet in length.
46:5.0.1.1.5.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Crew Spaces
46:5.0.1.1.5.7.1.1SECTION 144.700
     144.700 General requirements.
46:5.0.1.1.5.7.1.2SECTION 144.710
     144.710 Overnight accommodations.
46:5.0.1.1.5.7.1.3SECTION 144.720
     144.720 Crew rest consideration.
46:5.0.1.1.5.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Rails and Guards
46:5.0.1.1.5.8.1.1SECTION 144.800
     144.800 Handrails and bulwarks.
46:5.0.1.1.5.8.1.2SECTION 144.810
     144.810 Storm rails.
46:5.0.1.1.5.8.1.3SECTION 144.820
     144.820 Guards in dangerous places.
46:5.0.1.1.5.8.1.4SECTION 144.830
     144.830 Protection against hot piping.
46:5.0.1.1.5.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Visibility
46:5.0.1.1.5.9.1.1SECTION 144.905
     144.905 Operating station visibility.
46:5.0.1.1.5.9.1.2SECTION 144.920
     144.920 Window or portlight strength in a new vessel.