A barge need not comply with § 174.015 and subparts C and E of part 170 of this chapter if it has the following characteristics:
Table 174.020
Category | Beam/depth ratio | Draft/depth ratio |
A | 3.00 to 3.74 | Equal to or less than 0.70. |
B | 3.75 to 3.99 | Equal to or less than 0.72. |
C | 4.00 to 4.49 | Equal to or less than 0.76. |
D | 4,50 to 6.00 | Equal to or less than 0.80. |
46 C.F.R. §174.020