[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR179.210]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 179--SUBDIVISION, DAMAGE STABILITY, AND WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY--Table of Contents
 
        Subpart B--Subdivision and Damage Stability Requirements
 
Sec. 179.210  Collision bulkhead.


    (a) A vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must have 
a collision bulkhead.
    (b) A vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must 
have a collision bulkhead if it:
    (1) Carries more than 49 passengers;
    (2) Operates on exposed waters;
    (3) Is of more than 12.2 meters (40 feet) in length and operates on 
partially protected waters; or
    (4) Is constructed of wood on or after March 11, 2001, and operates 
in cold water.
    (c) A double-ended ferry required to have a collision bulkhead must 
have a collision bulkhead at each end of the vessel.