§42.20-13. Vessels without means of propulsion.
46 C.F.R. § 42.20-13
A lighter, barge, or other vessel without independent means of propulsion is assigned a freeboard in accordance with the provisions of this subpart as modified by paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section.
A barge that meets the requirements of § 42.09-5(b) may be assigned Type “A” freeboard if the barge does not carry deck cargo.
An unmanned barge that has only small access openings closed by watertight gasketed covers of steel or equivalent material on the freeboard deck, may be assigned a freeboard 25 percent less than that calculated in accordance with this subpart.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[CGD 79-153, 48 FR 38649, Aug. 25, 1983]
Authority
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 5101-5116; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4; section 42.01-5 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.
Amendments
[CGD 79-153, 48 FR 38649, Aug. 25, 1983]