This publication contains a revised compilation of those parts of title 46 of the United States Code (1958 Edition), as well as other sections, pertaining to the inspection of merchant vessels and security of life at sea. It replaces the "Laws Governing Marine Inspection, dated July 3, 1950, and includes all additions, deletions, and amendments from that date to June 1, 1962. General authority over the administration of the laws and regulations governing navigation and inspection of merchant vessels in the several Coast Guard Districts is delegated to the Coast Guard District Commanders in such districts. The rules and regulations dealing with inspection and navigation, issued pursuant to the authority of laws contained in this document and others, may be found in title 33, chapter I, and title 46, chapter I, of the Code of Federal Regulations, as well as in separate publications of the United States Coast Guard. Attention is invited to section 492 of title 46, United States Code, contained herein, which requires every master or commander of any steam vessel carrying passengers to keep on board at least two copies of this pamphlet. It is most important that shipowners, operators, builders, vessels' operating forces, and other persons affected by these laws, rules, and regulations familiarize themselves with the provisions of this document. To this end, Coast Guard personnel concerned with the administration of these laws will extend every possible assistance. E Poland E. J. ROLAND, Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard, Dist: (SDL No. 74): A: None B:n (35); g (20) ; c (14) ; e (5); bdhiklnp (1) C:acdlmo (1) D:di (1) E:1m (1) List 112 Commandant. ΠΙ CONTENTS Section 4. Incidental transfers Administration of inspection laws.. Superintendence of commercial marine and seamen; documentation. Annual list of vessels; report of increase; report on navigation laws_ Plans and specifications for construction or alteration of passenger vessels_ Examination and approval by Commandant of the Coast Guard__ Special rules authorized; publication; hearings. Regulations for vessels subject to Coast Guard. Lights of produce boats, canal boats, etc., navigating by hand or horsepower or by sail or by current, or at anchor... Lights of small tugs, boats on river St. Lawrence, ferryboats, rafts, and Extra pay for overtime services; payment by owner or master or agent; -99 International Convention requirements unaffected_ Vessels having on board inflammable or combustible liquid cargo in bulk. Navy and Coast Guard vessels used by civilian nautical schools Reinspections and notice for repairs; enforcement of requirements. Certificate of inspection and equipment of barge required_ Navigating barge without certificate or equipment prescribed. Use of instruments for security of life to be approved Certificate; temporary certificate; completion of voyage after expiration__ Placing of certificate for observation by passengers-- Registry or enrollment denied to vessels not complying with law.. Number of passengers allowable__. Penalty for carrying too many passengers__. Count or list of passengers; exemption of certain vessels. Penalty for failure to keep list of passengers - Hospitals, surgeon and medicine_ Discipline and cleanliness; space for exercise of passengers- 69 |