Regulations last checked for updates: Oct 18, 2024

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Oct 15, 2024
§ 44.01-1 - Establishment of load lines for special services.

(a) Load lines are established for steam colliers, tugs, barges, and self-propelled barges engaged in special services in conformity with regulations in this part.

(b) Load lines for steam colliers, barges, and self-propelled barges engaged on specially limited coastwise voyages as described in § 44.01-12 shall be established pursuant to the regulations in this part.

(c) Variance for tugs is not permitted.

[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16755, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by USCG-1998-4442, 63 FR 52190, Sept. 30, 1998]
authority: 46 U.S.C. 5101-5116; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1
source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16755, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 44.01-1