[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 46CFR24.01-1] [Page 299] TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PART 24_GENERAL PROVISIONS--Table of Contents Subpart 24.01_Purpose Sec. 24.01-1 Purpose of regulations. The purpose of the regulations in this subchapter is to set forth uniform minimum requirements for uninspected commercial vessels, certain motor vessels, vessels propelled by sail carrying passengers for hire, and barges carrying passengers for hire. [CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51196, Sept. 30, 1997]