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46 CFR 78.40-1: -1 Stowage of vehicles.

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  1. Title 46—Shipping
  2. CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
  3. SUBCHAPTER H—PASSENGER VESSELS
  4. PART 78—OPERATIONS
  5. Subpart 78.40—Vehicular Ferries

(a) Automobiles or other vehicles shall be stowed in such a manner as to permit both passengers and operators to get out and away from them freely in the event of fire or other disaster. Where there is insufficient clearance to provide for easy egress at all times, both passengers and operators shall be directed to leave their vehicles and to occupy other spaces reserved for them during the crossing. The decks, where necessary, shall be definitely marked with painted lines to indicate the vehicle runways and the aisle spaces.

(b) [Reserved]

Collected 2026-08-27T02:26:22Z. Source file · JSON

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