33 C.F.R. Appendix I to Subpart A of Part 401—Vessel Dimensions
Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters
Structures are located at a number of Seaway locks which, when fully raised, overhang the lock wall at a given point, thereby limiting: (a) The height of a vessel above the water line measured at the vessel's side; and (b) The height of other structures that are located near the sides of the vessel, such as derricks, crosstrees, antennas, etc. The following block diagram shows the limits beyond which a vessel's hull or superstructure cannot extend when the vessel is alongside the lock wall. The limits in the block diagram are based on vessels with a maximum allowable beam of 23.2 m. For vessels that have a beam width less than this and that have dimensions exceeding the limits of the block diagram (measured with the vessel alongside the lock wall), a special permission to transit must be obtained. (Accurate measurements may be required before such permission is granted). Caution: Masters must take into account the ballast draft of the vessel when verifying the maximum permissible dimensions. (68 Stat. 93–96, 33 U.S.C. 981–990, as amended and secs. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12 and 13 of sec. 2 of Pub. L. 95–474, 92 Stat. 1471) [45 FR 52381, Aug. 7, 1980, as amended at 49 FR 30936, Aug. 2, 1984; 61 FR 19552, May 2, 1996]
Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 401—SEAWAY REGULATIONS AND RULES
Subpart A—Regulations
Appendix I to Subpart A of Part 401—Vessel Dimensions
