46 C.F.R. § 42.20-13 Vessels without means of propulsion.
Title 46 - Shipping
(a) 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. (b) 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. (c) An unmanned barge is not required to comply with §42.15–75, §42.15–80(b), or §42.20–70. (d) 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. [CGD 79–153, 48 FR 38649, Aug. 25, 1983]
Title 46: Shipping
PART 42—DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VOYAGES BY SEA
Subpart 42.20—Freeboards
§ 42.20-13 Vessels without means of propulsion.
