[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 1] [Revised as of Octobery 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 46CFR31.15-5] [Page 410] TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PART 31_INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents Subpart 31.15_Manning of Tank Vessels Sec. 31.15-5 Tank barges--B/ALL. Tank barges subject to the provisions of this subchapter need not be manned unless, in the judgment of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, such manning is necessary for the protection of life and property and for the safe operation of the vessel. [CGD 81-059, 54 FR 151, Jan. 4, 1989]