§179.210. Collision bulkhead.
46 C.F.R. § 179.210
A vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must have a collision bulkhead.
A vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must have a collision bulkhead if it:
Carries more than 49 passengers;
Operates on exposed waters;
Is of more than 12.2 meters (40 feet) in length and operates on partially protected waters; or
Is constructed of wood on or after March 11, 2001, and operates in cold water.
A double-ended ferry required to have a collision bulkhead must have a collision bulkhead at each end of the vessel.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
Source
Source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 971, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise noted.