[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: 46CFR185.100] [Page 301] TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) PART 185--OPERATIONS--Table of Contents Subpart A--General Provisions Sec. 185.100 General requirement. A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford adequate precaution against hazards that might endanger the vessel and the persons being transported.