[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 49, Volume 2] [Revised as of October 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 49CFR176.2] [Page 684-686] TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER I--RESEARCH AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PART 176_CARRIAGE BY VESSEL--Table of Contents Subpart A_General Sec. 176.2 Definitions. As used in this part-- Cantline means the v-shaped groove between two abutting, parallel horizontal cylinders. Cargo net means a net made of fiber or wire used to provide convenience in handling loose or packaged cargo to and from a vessel. Clear of living quarters means that the hazardous material must be located so that in the event of release of the material, leakage or vapors will not penetrate accommodations, machinery spaces or other work areas by means of entrances or other openings in bulkheads or ventilation ducts. Closed freight container means a freight container which totally encloses its contents by permanent structures. A freight container formed partly by a tarpaulin, plastic sheet, or similar material is not a closed freight container. Commandant (G-MSO), USCG means the Chief, Office of Operating and Environmental Standards, United States Coast Guard, Washington, DC 20593-0001. Compartment means any space on a vessel that is enclosed by the vessel's decks and its sides or permanent steel bulkheads. CSC safety approval plate means the safety approval plate specified in Annex I of the International Convention for Safe Containers (1972) and conforming to the specifications in 49 CFR 451.23 and 451.25. The plate is evidence that a freight container was designed, [[Page 685]] constructed, and tested under international rules incorporated into U.S. regulations in 49 CFR parts 450 through 453. The plate is found in the door area of the container. Deck structure means a structure of substantial weight and size located on the weather deck of a vessel and integral with the deck. This term includes superstructures, deck houses, mast houses, and bridge structures. Draft means a load or combination of loads capable of being hoisted into or out of a vessel in a single lift. Dunnage means lumber of not less than 25 mm (0.98 inch) commercial thickness or equivalent material laid over or against structures such as tank tops, decks, bulkheads, frames, plating, or ladders, or used for filling voids or fitting around cargo, to prevent damage during transportation. Explosives anchorage means an anchorage so designated under 33 CFR part 110, subpart B. Explosive article means an article or device which contains one or more explosive substances. Individual explosive articles are identified in the schedules for Class I (explosive) articles found in the IMDG Code (see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter). Explosives handling facility means-- (1) A ``designated waterfront facility'' designated under 33 CFR part 126 when loading, handling, and unloading Class 1 (explosives) materials; or (2) A facility for loading, unloading, and handling military Class 1 (explosives) materials which is operated or controlled by an agency of the Department of Defense. Explosive substance means a solid or liquid material, or a mixture of materials, which is in itself capable by chemical reaction of producing gas at such a temperature and pressure and at such a speed as to cause damage to its surroundings. Individual explosive substances are identified in the schedules for Class 1 (explosive) substances in the IMDG Code. Handling means the operation of loading and unloading a vessel; transfer to, from, or within a vessel, and any ancillary operations. Hold means a compartment below deck that is used exclusively for the carriage of cargo. In containers or the like means in any clean, substantial, weatherproof box structure which can be secured to the vessel's structure, including a portable magazine or a closed transport unit. Whenever this stowage is specified, stowage in deckhouses, mast lockers and oversized weatherproof packages (overpacks) is also acceptable. Incompatible materials means two materials whose stowage together may result in undue hazards in the case of leakage, spillage, or other accident. INF cargo means packaged irradiated nuclear fuel, plutonium or high- level radioactive wastes as those terms are defined in the ``International Code for the Safe Carriage of Packaged Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Wastes on Board Ships' (INF Code) (contained in IMDG Code, incorporated by reference, see Sec. 171.7 of this subchapter). Landing mat means a shock absorbing pad used in loading Class 1 (explosive) materials on vessels. Machinery Spaces of Category A are those spaces, and trunks to such spaces, which contain: (1) Internal combustion machinery used for main propulsion: (2) Internal combustion machinery used for purposes other than main propulsion where such machinery has in the aggregate a total power output of not less than 375 kw; or (3) any oil-fired boiler or fuel unit. Magazine means an enclosure designed to protect certain goods of Class 1 (explosive) materials from damage by other cargo and adverse weather conditions during loading, unloading, and when in transit; and to prevent unauthorized access. A magazine may be a fixed structure in the vessel, a closed freight container, a closed transport vehicle, or a portable magazine. Master of the Vessel, as used in this part, includes the person in charge of an unmanned vessel or barge. Open freight container means a freight container that does not totally enclose its contents by permanent structures. Overstowed means a package or container is stowed directly on top of another. However, with regard to Class 1 (explosive) stowage, such goods may themselves be stacked to a safe level [[Page 686]] but other goods should not be stowed directly on top of them. Pallet means a portable platform for stowing, handling, and moving cargo. Palletized unit means packages or unpackaged objects stacked on a pallet, banded and secured to the pallet by metal, fabric, or plastic straps for the purpose of handling as a single unit. Pie plate means a round, oval, or hexagonal pallet without sideboards, used in conjunction with a cargo net to handle loose cargo on board a vessel. Portable magazine means a strong, closed, prefabricated, steel or wooden, closed box or container, other than a freight container, designed and used to handle Class 1 (explosive) materials either by hand or mechanical means. Readily combustible material means a material which may or may not be classed as a hazardous material but which is easily ignited and supports combustion. Examples of readily combustible materials include wood, paper, straw, vegetable fibers, products made from such materials, coal, lubricants, and oils. This definition does not apply to packaging material or dunnage. Responsible person means a person empowered by the master of the vessel to make all decisions relating to his or her specific task, and having the necessary knowledge and experience for that purpose. Safe working load means the maximum gross weight that cargo handling equipment is approved to lift. Skilled person means a person having the knowledge and experience to perform a certain duty. Skipboard means a square or rectangular pallet without sideboards, usually used in conjunction with a cargo net to handle loose cargo on board a vessel. Splice as used in Sec. 176.172 of this part, means any repair of a freight container main structural member which replaces material, other than complete replacement of the member. Transport unit means a transport vehicle or a freight container. A closed transport unit means a transport unit in which the contents are totally enclosed by permanent structures. An open transport unit means a transport unit which is not a closed transport unit. Transport units with fabric sides or tops are not closed transport units for the purposes of this part. Tray means a type of pallet constructed to specific dimensions for handling a particular load. [Amdt. 176-30, 55 FR 52687, Dec. 21, 1990, as amended at 66 FR 8647, Feb. 1, 2001; 66 FR 33438, June 21, 2001; 66 FR 45184, Aug. 28, 2001; 67 FR 61015, Sept. 27, 2002]