[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR44.05-25]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 44_SPECIAL SERVICE LIMITED DOMESTIC VOYAGES--Table of Contents
 
        Subpart B_Rules for Assigning Special Service Load Lines
 
Sec. 44.05-25  Freeboards.

    (a) General. (1) When the assigning authority is satisfied that the 
requirements of this part as applicable to the type of vessel under 
consideration are complied with the freeboards will be computed as 
described in this section.
    (2) The requirements in Sec. Sec. 42.09-1 and 42.09-10 that relate 
to the assignment of freeboards and to stability are applicable to each 
vessel subject to the requirements in this part.
    (3) The assigning authority that assigns a vessel subject to the 
requirements in this part a freeboard under part 45 of this chapter 
shall do so in accordance with the requirements in effect as of October 
1, 1972.
    (b) Steam colliers. Steam colliers that have constructional features 
similar to those of a tanker which afford extra invulnerability against 
the sea may be assigned a reduction of freeboard from that determined 
under part 42 of this subchapter. The amount of such reduction shall be 
determined by the assigning authority, in relation to the freeboard 
assigned to tankers, having regard to the degree of compliance with the 
supplementary conditions of assignment laid down for these ships, but 
without regard to the degree of subdivision provided. The freeboard 
assigned to such a vessel shall in no case be less than would be 
assigned the vessel as a tanker, as determined under part 42 of this 
subchapter.
    (c) Towed cargo barges with cargo under deck. The freeboard is to be 
computed under Sec. Sec. 45.15-1 to 45.15-97 of this subchapter. The 
fresh water and seasonal markings where applicable are to be determined 
under part 42 of this subchapter.
    (d) Towed cargo barges with cargo only on deck. The freeboard for 
barges of this type is to be computed in accordance with the 
requirements of Sec. Sec. 45.20-1 to 45.20-70 of this subchapter. The 
fresh water and seasonal markings where applicable are to be the same as 
determined under part 42 of this subchapter.
    (e) Towed cargo barges of the open type. The load line shall be 
placed where, in the judgment of the assigning authority, the draft will 
be such that no unusual hazard will be experienced. In general, drafts 
assigned will be such that the barge will remain afloat with a 
reasonable freeboard after flooding of the net available open space.
    (f) Towed tank barges. The freeboard is to be computed in accordance 
with Sec. Sec. 45.20-1 to 45.20-70 of this subchapter. The fresh water 
and seasonal markings

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where applicable are to be determined under part 42 of this subchapter.
    (g) Self-propelled cargo barges. The freeboard is to be computed 
under Sec. Sec. 45.15-1 to 45.20-15 of this subchapter. The fresh water 
and seasonal markings where applicable are to be determined under part 
42 of this subchapter.
    (h) Self-propelled tank barges. The freeboard is to be computed in 
accordance with Sec. Sec. 45.20-1 to 45.20-70 of this subchapter. The 
fresh water and seasonal markings where applicable are to be determined 
under part 42 of this subchapter.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 17655, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68-60, 33 FR 
10077, July 12, 1968; CGD 73-49R, 38 FR 12290, May 10, 1973]