46 C.F.R. § 2.01-7
Table 2.01-7(a)
| Method of propulsion, qualified by size or other limitation1 | Vessels inspected and certificated under Subchapter D-Tank Vessels2 | Vessels inspected and certificated under Subchapter H-Passenger Vessels2345 or Subchapter K or T-Small Passenger Vessels234 | Vessels inspected and certificated under Subchapter I-Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels25 | Vessels subject to the provisions of Subchapter C-Uninspected Vessels.23678 | Vessels subject to the provisions of Subchapter U-Oceanographic Vessels23679 | Vessels subject to the provisions of Subchapter O-Certain Bulk and Dangerous Cargoes10 |
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 5 | Column 6 | Column 7 |
| (1) Motor, all vessels except seagoing motor vessels [GREATER THAN EQUAL TO]300 gross tons | All vessels carrying combustible or flammable liquid cargo in bulk.5 | (i) All vessels carrying more than 12 passengers on an international voyage, except recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7 (ii) All vessels [LESS THAN]100 gross tons that- | All vessels [GREATER THAN]15 gross tons carrying freight-for-hire, except those covered by columns 2 and 3. All vessels carrying dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 CFR part 98 | All vessels not covered by columns 2, 3, 4, and 6 | None | All vessels carrying cargoes in bulk that are listed in part 153, table 1, or part 154, table 4, or unlisted cargoes that would otherwise be subject to these parts.12 |
| (A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether chartered or not, or | ||||||
| (B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or | ||||||
| (C) Carry more than 12 passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or | ||||||
| (D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are submersible vessels.7 | ||||||
| (E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. | ||||||
| (iii) All vessels [GREATER THAN EQUAL TO]100 gross tons that- | ||||||
| (A) Carry more than 12 passengers-for-hire whether chartered or not, or | ||||||
| (B) Carry more than 12 passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or | ||||||
| (C) Carry more than 12 passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or | ||||||
| (D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are submersible vessels.7 | ||||||
| (E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. | ||||||
| (iv) These regulations do not apply to- | ||||||
| (A) Recreational vessels not engaged in trade. | ||||||
| (B) Documented cargo or tank vessels issued a permit to carry 16 or fewer persons in addition to the crew. | ||||||
| (C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons on the legitimate business of the vessel6 in addition to the crew, as restricted by the definition of passenger.7 | ||||||
| (2) Motor, seagoing motor vessels [GREATER THAN EQUAL TO]300 gross tons | All vessels carrying combustible or flammable liquid cargo in bulk.5 | (i) All vessels carrying more than 12 passengers on an international voyage, except recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7 | All vessels, including recreational vessels not engaged in trade. This does not include vessels covered by columns 2 and 3, and vessels engaged in the fishing industry | All vessels not covered by columns 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 | All vessels engaged in oceanographic research | All vessels carrying cargoes in bulk that are listed in part 153, table 1, or part 154, table 4, or unlisted cargoes that would otherwise be subject to these parts.12 |
| (ii) All ferries [LESS THAN]100 gross tons carrying more than 6 passengers and all ferries [GREATER THAN EQUAL TO]100 gross tons that carry at least 1 passenger. | ||||||
| (iii) These regulations do not apply to- | ||||||
| (A) Recreational vessels not engaged in trade. | ||||||
| (B) Documented cargo or tank vessels issued a permit to carry 16 or fewer persons in addition to the crew. | ||||||
| (C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service may carry persons on the legitimate business of the vessel6 in addition to the crew, as restricted by the definition of passenger.7 | ||||||
| (3) Non-self-propelled vessels [LESS THAN]100 gross tons | All vessels carrying combustible or flammable liquid cargo in bulk.5 | (i) All vessels that- (A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether chartered or not, or (B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or (C) Carry more than 12 passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or | All manned barges except those covered by columns 2 and 3 | All barges except those covered by column 3 | None | All tank barges carrying cargoes listed in Table 151.05 of this chapter or unlisted cargoes that would otherwise be subject to part 151.11112 |
| (D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and is a submersible vessel.7 | ||||||
| (E) Carry more than 12 passengers on an international voyage. | ||||||
| (F) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. | ||||||
| (4) Non-self-propelled vessels [GREATER THAN EQUAL TO]100 gross tons | All vessels carrying combustible or flammable liquid cargo in bulk.5 | (iii) All vessels that- (A) Carry more than 12 passengers-for-hire whether chartered or not, or (B) Carry more than 12 passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or (C) Carry more than 12 passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or (D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and is a submersible vessel.7 | All seagoing barges except a seagoing barge that is covered by column 2 or 3, or that is unmanned for the purposes of operating or navigating the barge, and that carries neither a hazardous material as cargo nor a flammable or combustible liquid, including oil, in bulk quantities of 250 barrels or more | All barges except those covered by columns 3 and 6 | All seagoing barges engaged in oceanographic research | All tank barges carrying cargoes listed in Table 151.05 of this chapter or unlisted cargoes that would otherwise be subject to part 151.11112 |
| (E) Carry more than 12 passengers on an international voyage. | ||||||
| (F) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries | ||||||
| (5) Sail13 vessels [LESS THAN EQUAL TO]700 gross tons | All vessels carrying combustible or flammable liquid cargo in bulk.5 | (i) All vessels carrying more than 12 passengers on an international voyage, except recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7 | All vessels carrying dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 CFR part 98 | All vessels not covered by columns 2, 3, 4, and 6 | None | All vessels carrying cargoes in bulk that are listed in part 153, table 1, or part 154, table 4, or unlisted cargoes that would otherwise be subject to these parts.12 |
| (ii) All vessels [LESS THAN]100 gross tons that- | ||||||
| (A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether chartered or not, or | ||||||
| (B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or | ||||||
| (C) Carry more than 12 passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or | ||||||
| (D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are submersible vessels.7 | ||||||
| (E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. | ||||||
| (iii) All vessels [GREATER THAN EQUAL TO]100 gross tons that- | ||||||
| (A) Carry more than 12 passengers-for-hire whether chartered or not, or | ||||||
| (B) Carry more than 12 passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or | ||||||
| (C) Carry more than 12 passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or | ||||||
| (D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are submersible vessels.7 | ||||||
| (E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. | ||||||
| (iv) These regulations do not apply to- | ||||||
| (A) Recreational vehicles not engaged in trade. | ||||||
| (B) Documented cargo or tank vessels issued a permit to carry 16 or fewer persons in addition to the crew. | ||||||
| (C) Fishing vessels, not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons on the legitimate business of the vessel6 in addition to the crew, as restricted by the definition of passenger.7 | ||||||
| (6) Sail13 vessels [GREATER THAN]700 gross tons | All vessels carrying combustible or flammable liquid cargo in bulk.5 | (i) All vessels carrying passengers or passengers-for-hire, except recreational vessels.7 (ii) All ferries that carry at least 1 passenger | All vessels carrying dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 CFR part 98 | All vessels not covered by columns 2, 3, 4, and 6 | None | All vessels carrying cargoes in bulk that are listed in part 153, Table 1, or part 154, Table 4, or unlisted cargoes that would otherwise be subject to these parts.12 |
| (7) Steam, vessels [LESS THAN EQUAL TO]19.8 meters (65 feet) in length | All vessels carrying combustible or flammable liquid cargo in bulk.5 | (i) All vessels carrying more than 12 passengers on an international voyage, except recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7 | All tugboats and towboats. All vessels carrying dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 CFR part 98 | All vessels not covered by columns 2, 3, 4, and 6 | None | All vessels carrying cargoes in bulk that are listed in part 153, table 1, or part 154, table 4, or unlisted cargoes that would otherwise be subject to these parts.12 |
| (ii) All vessels [LESS THAN]100 gross tons that- | ||||||
| (A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether chartered or not, or | ||||||
| (B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or | ||||||
| (C) Carry more than 12 passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or | ||||||
| (D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are submersible vessels.7 | ||||||
| (E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. | ||||||
| (iii) All vessels [GREATER THAN EQUAL TO]100 gross tons that- | ||||||
| (A) Carry more than 12 passengers-for-hire whether chartered or not, or | ||||||
| (B) Carry more than 12 passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or | ||||||
| (C) Carry more than 12 passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or | ||||||
| (D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are submersible vessels.7 | ||||||
| (E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. | ||||||
| (iv) These regulations do not apply to- | ||||||
| (A) Recreational vessels not engaged in trade. | ||||||
| (B) Documented cargo or tank vessels issued a permit to carry 16 or fewer persons in addition to the crew. | ||||||
| (C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons on the legitimate business of the vessel6 in addition to the crew, as restricted by the definition of passenger.7 | ||||||
| (8) Steam, vessels [GREATER THAN]19.8 meters (65 feet) in length | All vessels carrying combustible or flammable liquid cargo in bulk.5 | (i) All vessels carrying more than 12 passengers on an international voyage, except recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7 | All vessels not covered by columns 2, 3, 6, and 7 | None | All vessels engaged in oceanographic research | All vessels carrying cargoes in bulk that are listed in part 153, Table 1, or part 154, Table 4, or unlisted cargoes that would otherwise be subject to these parts.12 |
| (ii) All vessels [LESS THAN]100 gross tons that- | ||||||
| (A) Carry more than 6 passengers-for-hire whether chartered or not, or | ||||||
| (B) Carry more than 6 passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or | ||||||
| (C) Carry more than 12 passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or | ||||||
| (D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are submersible vessels.7 | ||||||
| (E) Carry more than 6 passengers and are ferries. | ||||||
| (iii) All vessels [GREATER THAN EQUAL TO]100 gross tons that- | ||||||
| (A) Carry more than 12 passengers-for-hire whether chartered or not, or | ||||||
| (B) Carry more than 12 passengers when chartered with the crew provided, or | ||||||
| (C) Carry more than 12 passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or | ||||||
| (D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and are submersible vessels.7 | ||||||
| (E) Carry at least 1 passenger and are ferries. | ||||||
| (iv) These regulations do not apply to- | ||||||
| (A) Recreational vehicles not engaged in trade. | ||||||
| (B) Documented cargo or tank vessels issued a permit to carry 16 or fewer persons in addition to the crew. | ||||||
| (C) Fishing vessels not engaged in ocean or coastwise service. Such vessels may carry persons on the legitimate business of the vessel6 in addition to the crew, as restricted by the definition of passenger.7 |
Key to symbols used in this table: [LESS THAN EQUAL TO]means less than or equal to; [GREATER THAN]means greater than; [LESS THAN]means less than; and [GREATER THAN EQUAL TO]means greater than or equal to.
Footnotes:
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), N (Dangerous Cargoes), S (Subdivision and Stability), and W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter may also be applicable under certain conditions. The provisions of 49 CFR parts 171 through 179 apply whenever packaged 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, must 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, must 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, and subchapter K (Small Passenger Vessels) of this chapter covers only those vessels less than 100 gross tons carrying more than 150 passengers or overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers.
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 must 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 (SOLAS).
7 The terms "passenger(s)" and "passenger(s)-for-hire" are as defined in 46 U.S.C. 2101(21)(21a) . On oceanographic vessels, scientific personnel onboard shall not be deemed to be passengers nor seamen, but for calculations of lifesaving equipment, etc., must 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 ". . . 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 certified 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 1 of part 153, and in table 4 of part 154 of this chapter.
11 For manned tankbarges, see § 151.01-10(c) of this chapter.
12 See § 151.01-15 , 153.900(d) , or 154.30 of this chapter as appropriate.
13 Sail vessel means a vessel with no auxiliary machinery on board. If the vessel has auxiliary machinery, refer to motor vessels.
46 C.F.R. §2.01-7
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