33 C.F.R. § 401.7 Fenders.
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
(a) Where any structural part of a vessel protrudes so as to endanger Seaway installations, the vessel shall be equipped with permanent fenders— (1) That are made of steel, hardwood, or teflon or a combination of two or all of these materials, are of a thickness not exceeding 15 centimeters, with well tapered ends, and are located along the hull, close to the main deck level; and (2) On special application, portable fenders, other than rope hawsers, may be allowed for a single transit if the portable fenders are— (i) Made of a material that will float; and (ii) Securely fastened and suspended from the vessel in a horizontal position by a steel cable or a fiber rope in such a way that they can be raised or lowered in a manner that does not damage Seaway installations. (b) Tires shall not be used as fenders. (c) On special application, ships of unusual design may be permitted to utilize temporary or permanent fenders not greater than 30 cm in thickness. [61 FR 19551, May 2, 1996, as amended at 70 FR 12970, Mar. 17, 2005]
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 401—SEAWAY REGULATIONS AND RULES
Subpart A—Regulations
Condition of Vessels
§ 401.7 Fenders.
