[Title 46 CFR 90.05-1] [Code of Federal Regulations (annual edition) - October 1, 1996 Edition] [Title 46 - SHIPPING] [Chapter I - COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF] [Subchapter I - CARGO AND MISCELLANEOUS VESSELS] [Part 90 - GENERAL PROVISIONS] [Subpart 90.05 - Application] [Sec. 90.05-1 - Vessels subject to requirements of this subchapter.] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]46 SHIPPING 4 1996-10-01 1996-10-01 false Vessels subject to requirements of this subchapter. 90.05-1 Sec. 90.05-1 SHIPPING COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF CARGO AND MISCELLANEOUS VESSELS GENERAL PROVISIONS Application Sec. 90.05-1 Vessels subject to requirements of this subchapter. (a) This subchapter shall be applicable to all United States flag vessels indicated in Column 5 of Table 90.05-1(a) and to all such foreign vessels which carry 12 or less passengers from any port in the United States to the extent prescribed by law, except as follows: (1) Any vessel of a foreign nation signatory to the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and which has on board a current, valid safety equipment certificate. (2) Any vessel operating exclusively on inland waters which are not navigable waters of the United States. (3) Any vessel while laid up and dismantled and out of commission. (4) With the exception of vessels of the U.S. Maritime Administration, any vessel with title vested in the United States and which is used for public purposes. (b) Notwithstanding the exception previously noted in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, foreign vessels of novel design or construction or whose operation involves potential unusual risks shall be subject to inspection to the extent necessary to safeguard life and property in United States ports, as further provided by Sec. 2.01-13 of subchapter A (Procedures Applicable to the Public) of this chapter. [[Page 7]] (c) Notwithstanding the exception noted in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, each foreign vessel shall report marine casualties occurring while the vessel is in the navigable waters of the United States as required by Subpart 97.07. [[Page 8]] Table 90.05-1(a) [See footnotes at end of table] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Method of propulsion Size or other Classes of vessels (including motorboats) examined or inspected under various Coast Guard regulations\1\ --------------------------------- limitations\1\ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------- Vessels inspected Vessels inspected and Vessels inspected Vessels subject to Vessels subject to Vessels subject to and certificated certificated under and certificated provisions of Subchapter provisions of Subchapter the provisions of under Subchapter D-- either Subchapter H-- under Subchapter C--Uninspected U--Oceanographic Subchapter O-- Tank Vessels\2\ Passenger I--Cargo and Vessels\2\\3\\6\\7\\8\ Vessels\2\\5\\6\\7\\9\ Certain Bulk --------------------- Vessels\2\\3\\4\\5\ or Miscellaneous ------------------------------------------------------ Dangerous Column 1 Column 2 Subchapter T--Small Vessels\2\\5\ Cargoes\10\ Passenger -------------------- ------------------- Column 3 Vessels\2\\3\\4\ Column 6 Column 7 ------------------------ Column 5 Column 8 Column 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Steam........................... Vessels not over 65 All vessels All vessels carrying All tugboats and All vessels except those None..................... All vessels feet in length. carrying more than 6 towboats. covered by columns 3, 4, carrying in bulk combustible or passengers \7\. 5, and 7. the cargoes flammable liquid listed in table I cargo in bulk. of pt. 153 and table 4 of pt. 154. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vessels over 65 All vessels 1. All vessels All vessels except None..................... All vessels engaged in Do. feet in length. carrying carrying more than 12 those covered by oceanographic research. combustible or passengers on an columns 3 and 4. flammable liquid international voyage, cargo in bulk \5\. except yachts. 2. All vessels of not over 15 gross tons which carry more than 6 passengers\7\. 3. All other vessels carrying passengers,\7\ except:. a. Yachts......... b. Documented cargo or tank vessels issued a permit to carry not more than 16 persons in addition to the crew. [[Page 9]] c. Towing and fishing vessels, in other than ocean and coastwise service, may carry persons on the legitimate business of the vessel, in addition to crew, but not to exceed one for each net ton of the vessel. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Motor........................... Vessels not over 15 All vessels All vessels carrying Those vessels All vessels except those None..................... All vessels gross tons. carrying more than 6 carrying covered by columns 3, 4, carrying in bulk combustible or passengers \7\. dangerous cargoes 5, and 7. the cargoes flammable liquid when required by listed in table I cargo in bulk. 46 CFR part 98 or of pt. 153 and 49 CFR parts 171- table 4 of pt. 179. 154. Vessels over 15 All vessels 1. All vessels All vessels ......do................. ......do................. Do. gross tons except carrying carrying more than 12 carrying freight seagoing motor combustible or passengers on an for hire except vessels of 300 flammable liquid international voyage, those covered by gross tons and cargo in bulk \5\. except yachts. columns 3 and 4. over. 2. All vessels not over 65 feet in length which carry more than 6 passengers \7\. 3. All other vessels of over 65 feet in length carrying passengers for hire except documented cargo or tank vessels issued a permit to carry not more than 16 persons in addition to the crew. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 10]] Seagoing motor All vessels 1. All vessels vessels of 300 carrying carrying more than 12 gross tons and combustible or passengers on an over. flammable liquid international voyage, cargo in bulk \5\. except yachts. 2. All other other vessels carrying passengers,\7\ except:. a. Yachts......... All vessels except All vessels except those All vessels engaged in Do. b. Documented those covered by covered by columns 3, 4, oceanographic research. cargo or tank vessels columns 3 and 4, 5, and 7. issued a permit to and those engaged carry not more than in the fishing, 16 persons in oystering, addition to the crew. clamming, crabbing, or any other branch of the fishery, kelp, or sponge industry. Sail............................ Vessels not over All vessels All vessels carrying Those vessels None..................... None..................... Do. 700 gross tons. carrying more than 6 carrying combustible or passengers \7\. dangerous cargoes flammable liquid when required by cargo in bulk. 46 CFR part 98 or 49 CFR parts 171- 179. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 11]] Vessels over 700 ......do........... All vessels carrying ......do.......... None..................... None..................... Do. gross tons. passengers for hire. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Non-self propelled.............. Vessels less than All vessels All vessels carrying ......do.......... All barges carrying None..................... All tank 100 gross tons. carrying more than 6 passengers except those barges\11\ combustible or passengers \7\. covered by column 4. carrying in bulk liquid cargo in the cargoes bulk. listed in table 151.05 of this chapter.\11\ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vessels 100 gross All vessels All vessels carrying All seagoing All barges carrying All seagoing barges All tank tons or over. carrying passengers for hire. barges except passengers except those engaged in oceanographic barges\11\ combustible or those covered by covered by columns 4 and research. carrying in bulk flammable liquid columns 3 and 4; 7. the cargoes cargo in bulk. and those inland listed in table barges carrying 151.05 of this dangerous cargoes chapter.\11\ when required by 46 CFR part 98 or 49 CFR parts 171- 179. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Footnotes to Table 90.05-1(a): \1\ Where length is used in this table it means the length measured from end to end over the deck, excluding sheer. This expression means a straight line measurement of the overall length from the foremost part of the vessel to the aftermost part of the vessel, measured parallel to the centerline. \2\ Subchapters E (Load Lines), F (Marine Engineering), J (Electrical Engineering), and N (Dangerous Cargoes) of this chapter may also be applicable under certain conditions. The provisions of 49 CFR parts 171-179 apply whenever hazardous materials are on board vessels (including motorboats), except when specifically exempted by law. \3\ Public nautical schoolships, other than vessels of the Navy and Coast Guard, shall meet the requirements of part 167 of subchapter R (Nautical Schools) of this chapter. Civilian nautical schoolships, as defined by 46 U.S.C. 1331, shall meet the requirements of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) and part 168 of subchapter R (Nautical Schools) of this chapter. \4\ Subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter covers only those vessels of 100 gross tons or more. Subchapter T (Small Passenger Vessels) of this chapter covers only those vessels of less than 100 gross tons. \5\ Vessels covered by subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) or I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter, where the principal purpose or use of the vessel is not for the carriage of liquid cargo, may be granted a permit to carry a limited amount of flammable or combustible liquid cargo in bulk. The portion of the vessel used for the carriage of the flammable or combustible liquid cargo shall meet the requirements of subchapter D (Tank Vessels) in addition to the requirements of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) or I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter. \6\ Any vessel on an international voyage is subject to the requirements of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974. \7\ The meaning of the term ``passenger'' is as defined in the Act of May 10, 1956 (Sec. 1, 70 Stat. 151; 46 U.S.C. 390). On oceanographic vessels scientific personnel on board shall not be deemed to be passengers nor seamen, but for calculations of lifesaving equipment, etc., shall be counted as persons. \8\ Boilers and machinery are subject to examination on vessels over 40 feet in length. \9\ Under 46 U.S.C. 441 an ``oceanographic research vessel'' is a vessel ``* * * being employed exclusively in instruction in oceanography or limnology, or both, or exclusively in oceanographic research, * * *,'' Under 46 U.S.C. 443, ``an oceanographic research vessel shall not be deemed to be engaged in trade or commerce.'' If or when an oceanographic vessel engages in trade or commerce, such vessel cannot operate under its certificate of inspection as an oceanographic vessel, but shall be inspected and certificated for the service in which engaged, and the scientific personnel aboard then become persons employed in the business of the vessel. \10\ Bulk dangerous cargoes are cargoes specified in table 151.01-10(b), in table I of part 153, and in table 4 of part 154 of this chapter. \11\ For manned tank barges see Sec. 151.01-10(c) of this chapter. [CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16970, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 67-83, 33 FR 1109, Jan. 27, 1968; CGFR 70-10, 35 FR 3711, Feb. 25, 1970; CGD 73-96, 42 FR 49025, Sept. 26, 1977; CGD 77-042, 42 FR 63643, Dec. 19, 1977; CGD 86- 033, 53 FR 36025, Sept. 16, 1988; CGD 86-033, 53 FR 46871, Nov. 21, 1988; CGD 90-008, 55 FR 30661, July 26, 1990] [[Page 12]]