[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: 46CFR185.340]

[Page 305]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 185--OPERATIONS--Table of Contents
 
             Subpart C--Miscellaneous Operating Requirements
 
Sec. 185.340  Vessels carrying vehicles.

    (a) Automobiles or other vehicles must be stowed in such a manner as 
to permit both passengers and crew to get out and away from the vehicles 
freely in the event of fire or other disaster. The decks, where 
necessary, must be distinctly marked with painted lines to indicate the 
vehicle runways and the aisle spaces.
    (b) The master shall take any necessary precautions to see that 
automobiles or other vehicles have their motors turned off and their 
emergency brakes set when the vessel is underway, and that the motors 
are not started until the vessel is secured to the landing. In addition, 
a vehicle at each end of a line of vehicles or next to a loading ramp 
must have its wheels securely blocked, while the vessel is being 
navigated.
    (c) The master shall have appropriate ``NO SMOKING'' signs posted 
and shall take all necessary precautions to prevent smoking or carrying 
of lighted or smoldering pipes, cigars, cigarettes, or similar items in 
the deck area assigned to automobiles or other vehicles.
    (d) The master shall, prior to getting underway, ensure that 
vehicles are properly distributed consistent with the guidance in the 
vessel's stability letter and Certificate of Inspection, if applicable.