[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 7] [Revised as of October 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 46CFR185.504] [Page 308] TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) PART 185_OPERATIONS--Table of Contents Subpart E_Preparations for Emergencies Sec. 185.504 Passenger count. The master of a vessel, except a vessel listed in Sec. 185.502(a) of this part, shall keep a correct, written count of all passengers that embark on and disembark from the vessel. Prior to departing on a voyage, the passenger count must be communicated verbally or in writing, and available ashore at the vessel's normal berthing location or with a representative of the owner or managing operator of the vessel. The passenger count shall be available to the Coast Guard upon request.