Document Citation: 46 CFR 185.340

Header:
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS
TITLE 46 -- SHIPPING
CHAPTER I -- COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
SUBCHAPTER T -- SMALL PASSENGER VESSELS (UNDER 100 GROSS TONS)
PART 185 -- OPERATIONS
SUBPART C -- MISCELLANEOUS OPERATING REQUIREMEN

Date:
02/28/2013

Document:
§ 185.340 Vessels carrying vehicles.

(a) Automobiles or other vehicles must be stowed in such a manner as to permit both passengers and crew to get out and away from the vehicles freely in the event of fire or other disaster. The decks, where necessary, must be distinctly marked with painted lines to indicate the vehicle runways and the aisle spaces.

(b) The master shall take any necessary precautions to see that automobiles or other vehicles have their motors turned off and their emergency brakes set when the vessel is underway, and that the motors are not started until the vessel is secured to the landing. In addition, a vehicle at each end of a line of vehicles or next to a loading ramp must have its wheels securely blocked, while the vessel is being navigated.

(c) The master shall have appropriate "NO SMOKING" signs posted and shall take all necessary precautions to prevent smoking or carrying of lighted or smoldering pipes, cigars, cigarettes, or similar items in the deck area assigned to automobiles or other vehicles.

(d) The master shall, prior to getting underway, ensure that vehicles are properly distributed consistent with the guidance in the vessel's stability letter and Certificate of Inspection, if applicable.