Shipping Regulations

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Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)= Shipping
Chapter 1
Subchapter A- Procedures Applicable to the Public
Part Heading
1 Organization, General Course and Methods Governing Marine Safety Functions
2 Vessel Inspections
3 Designation of Oceanographic Research Vessels
4 Marine Casualties and Investigations
5 Marine Investigation Regulations- Personnel Action
6 Waivers of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Laws and Regulations
7 Boundary Lines
8 Vessel Inspection Alternatives
10 Merchant Mariner Credential
11 Requirements for Officer Endorsements
12 Requirements for Rating Endorsements
14 Shipment and Discharge of Merchant Mariners
15 Manning Requirements
16 Chemical Testing (DRUG TESTS)
Subchapter C- Uninspected Vessels
24 General Provisions
25 Requirements
26 Operations
Part 131- Operations
Subchapter E- Tests, Drills and Inspections
131.505 Steering gear; whistle, and means of communication
131.510 Draft and loadline markings
131.513 Verification of compliance with applicable stability requirements
131.515 Periodic sanitary inspections to be entered in vessel logbook
131.520 Hatches and other openings
131.525 Emergency lighting and power
131.530 Abandon Ship training and drills
131.535 Fire fighting training and drills
131.540 Operational readiness
131.545 Maintenance in general
131.550 Maintenance of falls
131.555 Spare parts and repair equipment
131.560 Weekly tests and inspections
131.565 Monthly tests and inspections
131.570 Quarterly tests and inspections
131.575 Yearly tests and inspections
131.580 Servicing of inflatable liferafts, inflatable lifejackets, inflatable bouyant apparatus, and inflated rescue boats
131.585 Periodic servicing of hydrostatic-release units
131.590 Firefighting Equipment
Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)= Navigation and Navigable Waters
Chapter 1
Subchapter A- General
1 General Provisions
2 Jurisdiction
6 Protection and Security of Vessels, Harbors and Waterfront Facilities
26 Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Regulations
Subchapter B- Personnel
Subchapter C- Aids to Navigation
62 United States Aids to Navigation System
Subchapter D- International Navigation Rules
72 Special note- Application of the COLREGS to Territories and Possessions
80 COLREGS Demarcation Lines
81 --72 COLREGS: Implementing Rules
82 --72 COLREGS: Interpretive Rules
Subchapter E- Inland Navigation Rules
Subchapter F- Vessel Operating Regulations
95 Operating a Vessel While Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Dangerous Drug
96 Rules for the Safe Operation of Vessels and Safety Management Systems
Subchapter H- Maritime Security
101 Maritime Security: General
103 Maritime Security: Area Maritime Security
104 Maritime Security: Vessels
105 Maritime Security: Facilities
106 Maritime Security: Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Facilities
107 National Vessel and Facility Control Measures and Limited Access Areas
Subchapter I- Anchorages
Subchapter J- Bridges
Subchapter K- Security of Vessels
Subchapter O- Pollution
153 Control of Pollution by Oil and Hazardous Substances, Discharge Removal
155 Oil or Hazardous Material Pollution Prevention Regulations for Vessels (BUNKERING)
156.120(h) Overboard discharge valves to remain sealed or lashed closed
159.7 Marine Sanitation Devices- Req's for Vessel Operators