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Title 46ShippingPart / Section
Chapter ICoast Guard, Department of Homeland Security1 – 199
Subchapter MTowing Vessels136 – 144
Part 144Construction and Arrangement144.100 – 144.920
Subpart AGeneral144.100 – 144.160
Subpart BStructure144.200 – 144.215
§ 144.200Structural standards for an existing vessel.
§ 144.205Structural standards for a new vessel.
§ 144.215Special consideration.
Subpart CStability and Watertight Integrity144.300 – 144.330
Subpart DFire Protection144.400 – 144.430
Subpart EEmergency Escape144.500 – 144.515
§ 144.500Means of escape.
§ 144.505Location of escapes.
§ 144.510Window as a means of escape.
§ 144.515One means of escape required.
Subpart FVentilation144.600 – 144.610
§ 144.600Ventilation for accommodations.
§ 144.605Means to stop fans and close openings.
§ 144.610Ventilation in a vessel more than 65 feet in length.
Subpart GCrew Spaces144.700 – 144.720
§ 144.700General requirements.
§ 144.710Overnight accommodations.
§ 144.720Crew rest consideration.
Subpart HRails and Guards144.800 – 144.830
Subpart IVisibility144.905 – 144.920
§ 144.905Operating station visibility.
§ 144.920Window or portlight strength in a new vessel.