1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i1
  4. part 45
  5. subpart E
  6. § 45.177

View all text of Subpart E [§ 45.171 - § 45.197]

§ 45.177 - Freeboard requirements.

(a) All barges must have a minimum freeboard of 24 inches (610 mm).

(b) Additionally, open hopper barges must have a combined freeboard plus cargo box coaming height of at least 54 inches (1,372 mm).

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 5104, 5108; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

SOURCE: CGD 73-49R, 38 FR 12290, May 10, 1973, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 45.177