46 C.F.R. Subpart 78.40—Vehicular Ferries
Title 46 - Shipping
(a) Automobiles or other vehicles shall be stowed in such a manner as to permit both passengers and operators to get out and away from them freely in the event of fire or other disaster. Where there is insufficient clearance to provide for easy egress at all times, both passengers and operators shall be directed to leave their vehicles and to occupy other spaces reserved for them during the crossing. The decks, where necessary, shall be definitely marked with painted lines to indicate the vehicle runways and the aisle spaces. (b) [Reserved] (a) The master shall take all necessary precautions to see that automobiles or other vehicles have their motors turned off when the ferry is under way, and the motors shall not be started until the ferry is secured to the landing. In addition, the vehicles at each end shall have their wheels securely blocked, while the vessel is being navigated. (b) [Reserved] (a) The master shall have appropriate “No Smoking” signs posted and shall take all necessary precautions to prevent smoking or carrying of lighted or smoldering cigars, cigarettes, etc., in the deck area assigned to automobiles or other vehicles. (b) [Reserved]
Title 46: Shipping
PART 78—OPERATIONS
Subpart 78.40—Vehicular Ferries
§ 78.40-1 Stowage of vehicles.
§ 78.40-5 Securing of vehicles.
§ 78.40-10 No smoking permitted.
