Charge, Marine Inspector" wherever it appears by Regulation, Acting Commandant, Feb. 15, 1945, 10 F.R. 2037.

§ 36.6-2 Mate of steam vessels―T/B. CODIFICATION: In § 36.6-2 the phrase "local inspectors" was amended to read "Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection", and the words "they shall" were changed to "he shall", by Regulation, Acting Commandant, Feb. 15, 1945, 10 F.R. 2037.

By Regulation, Acting Commandant, Oct. 15, 1945, 10 F.R. 12853, the phrase "or motor vessel" was added to the last sentence of § 36.6-2.

§ 36.6-3 Experience required for license as pilot—T/B.

CODIFICATION: By Regulation, Acting Commandant, Feb. 15, 1945, 10 F.R. 2037, § 36.6-3 was amended as follows:

1. In paragraph (a) the word "inspectors" was amended to read "Officers in Charge, Marine Inspection".

2. In paragraph (c) the phrase "local inspectors" was amended to read "Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection"; the word "themselves" was changed to "himself".

§ 36.6-4 Engineers of steam vessels— T/B.

(c) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, shall designate upon the license of any chief or assistant engineer the maximum horsepower of the vessels upon which he may serve. [Paragraph (c) amended, Oct. 15, 1945, 10 F.R. 12853]

CODIFICATION: Certain words and phrases in § 36.6-4 were changed as follows by Regulation, Acting Commandant, Feb. 15, 1945, 10 F.R. 2037:

1. In paragraph (b) "local inspectors" to "Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection".

2. In paragraph (c) "Inspectors" to "The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection".

3. In paragraph (e) "inspectors" to "Offcers in Charge, Marine Inspection".

§ 36.6-5 Chief engineer of steam vessels-T/B.

CODIFICATION: § 36.6-5 was amended by changing certain words and phrases as follows:

1. In the first sentence and paragraph (f) "local inspectors" to "Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection": in paragraph (f) "find" to "finds", by Regulation, Acting Commandant, Feb. 15, 1945, 10 F.R. 2037.

2. In paragraph (e) "1500 gross tons" to "2000 horsepower"; in paragraphs (e) and (f) "750 gross tons" to "1000 horsepower", by Regulation, Acting Commandant, Oct. 15, 1945, 10 F.R. 12853.

§ 36.6-6 First assistant engineer of steam vessels-T/B.

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CODIFICATION: § 36.6-6 was amended by changing certain words and phrases as follows:

1. In the first sentence and paragraph (1) "local inspectors" to "Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection"; in paragraph (1) "find" to "finds", by Regulation, Feb. 15, 1945, 10 F.R. 2037.

2. In paragraph (f) "1500 gross tons" to "2000 horsepower"; in paragraph (i) "750 gross tons" to "1000 horsepower", by Regulation, Acting Commandant, Oct. 15, 1945, 10 F.R. 12853.

§ 36.6-7 Second assistant engineer of steam vessels—T/B.

CODIFICATION: In § 36.6-7 the phrase "local inspectors" was amended to read "Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection", by Regulation, Acting Commandant, Oct. 15, 1945, 10 F.R. 2037.

§ 36.6-8 Third assistant engineer of steam vessels-T/B.

CODIFICATION: In § 36.6-8 the phrase "local inspectors" was amended to read "Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection", by Regulation, Acting Commandant, Oct. 15, 1945, 10 F.R. 2037.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICERS; RIVERS § 36.7-1 Master of river steamersT/R.

CODIFICATION: In § 36.7-1 certain words and phrases were changed as follows, by Regulation, Acting Commandant, Feb. 15, 1945, 10 F.R. 2037: In paragraphs (a) and (b) “inspectors" to "Officers in Charge, Marine Inspection"; "inspectors" to "Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection".

§ 36.7-2 Mate of river steamers— T/R.

CODIFICATION: § 36.7-2 was amended in the following respects during the period covered by this Supplement:

1. By Regulation, Acting Commandant, Feb. 15, 1945, 10 F.R. 2037, the phrase "local inspectors" was amended to read "Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection"; the words "they shall" were changed to "he shall".

2. By Regulation, Acting Commandant, Oct. 15, 1945, 10 F.R. 12853, the phrase "or motor vessel" was added to the last sentence.

§ 36.7-5 Chief engineer of steam vessels-T/R.

CODIFICATION: § 36.7-5 was amended by changing certain words and phrases as follows:

1. By Regulation, Acting Commandant, Feb. 15, 1945, 10 F.R. 2037: "Local inspectors" to "Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection", wherever it occurs.

2. By Regulation, Acting Commandant, Oct. 15, 1945, 10 F.R. 12853, in paragraph (d), "750 gross tons" to "1000 horsepower".

§ 36.7-6 First assistant engineer of steam vessels-T/R.

CODIFICATION: § 36.7-6 was amended by changing certain words and phrases as follows:

1. By Regulation, Acting Commandant, Feb. 15, 1945, 10 F.R. 2037, "local inspectors" to "Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection", wherever it occurs.

2. By Regulation, Acting Commandant, Oct. 15, 1945, 10 F.R. 12853, in paragraph (g), "750 gross tons" to "1000 horsepower".

Specifications-TB/ALL. [Amend

ed]

Welding-TB/ALL. [Amended] Supervision-TB/ALL. [Amended] Air tanks-TB/ALL. [Amended] CONSTRUCTION OF WOODEN LIFEBOATS

lifeboat, having thereon the builder's name, number of boat, date of construction of boat, cubical contents of boat, and number of persons said boat will carry, as determined by the rules of the Commandant. [Paragraph (c) amended Sept. 15, 1945, 10 F.R. 11859]

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CODIFICATION: By Regulation, Commandant, Mar. 23, 1945, 10 F.R. 3138, certain words and phrases in § 37.1-1 were changed as follows:

In paragraphs (a), (c), and (d), "Board of Supervising Inspectors" to "Commandant".

In paragraph (b), "supervising inspector(s)" to "District Coast Guard Officer (s)".

CROSS REFERENCE: For waiver of compliance with certain provisions of § 37.1-1, see orders, dated Apr. 27, 1945, and June 11, 1945, Appendix A, pages 4237 and 4239, infra.

§ 37.1-2 Inspection-TB/ALL.

CODIFICATION: Certain words and phrases were changed as follows in § 37.1-2, by Regulation, Commandant, Mar. 23, 1945: "Supervising inspector(s)" to "District Coast Guard Officer (s)"; "assistant or local inspector" to "inspector"; "U.S.I." to "U.S.C.G."

(In substantial agreement with A. S. T. M. Spec. A-131-39 and A-7-42) [Table heading amended, Sept. 2, 1945, 10 F.R. 11309]

CODIFICATION: By Regulation, Commandant, Mar. 23, 1945, 10 F.R. 3139, certain words and phrases in § 37.1-4 were changed as follows:

In paragraph (a) "Board" to "Commandant". In paragraph (b) "Bureau" to "Commandant". In paragraph (h) “Bureau" to "Coast Guard". In paragraphs (j) and (n) "B.M.I.N." to "U.S.C.G."

§ 37.1-6 Blocks and falls—TB/ALL.

• All ocean and coastwise vessels and all other vessels of over 1,000 gross tons, not fitted with mechanical means for lowering, shall be provided with covered tubs, boxes or reels for stowage of falls and with suitable lowering bitts in easily accessible positions; except that all ocean and coastwise self-propelled vessels of over 1,000 gross tons, not fitted with mechanical means for lowering, for which contracts for construction are let

§ 37.1-7 Disengaging apparatusTB/ALL. Lifeboats shall be fitted with suitable disengaging apparatus. Mechanical disengaging apparatus shall be of a type approved by the Commandant. Not more than one type of releasing gear shall be fitted in the lifeboats of a particular vessel. (R. S. 4405, 4417a, as amended; 46 U.S.C. 375, 391a) [Reg., Sept. 2, 1945, 10 F.R. 11310, as amended Sept. 26, 1945, 10 F.R. 12216]

CODIFICATION: The headnote of § 37.1-7 was amended to read as set forth above, by Regulation, Acting Commandant, Sept. 26, 1945, 10 F.R. 12216. Prior to revision of the section the word "Board" was amended to read "Commandant", by Regulation, Commandant, Mar. 23, 1945, 3138.

CONSTRUCTION OF METALLIC LIFEBOATS

CROSS REFERENCE: For waiver of compliance with certain provisions of §§ 37.2-1 to 37.2-19, see orders, dated Apr. 27, 1945, and June 11, 1945, Appendix A, pages 4237 and 4239, infra.

§ 37.2-1

Specifications-TB/ALL.

CODIFICATION: In § 37.2-1 the phrase "supervising inspector(s)" was amended to read "District Coast Guard Officer (s)", by Regulation, Commandant, Mar. 23, 1945, 10 F.R. 3139.

§ 37.2-5 Welding-TB/ALL.

CODIFICATION: In § 37.2-5 (d) the phrase "Board of Supervising Inspectors" was amended to read "Commandant", by Regulation, Commandant, Mar. 23, 1945, 10 F.R. 3138.

§ 37.2-7 Supervision-TB/ALL.

CODIFICATION: In § 37.2-7 the phrase “supervising inspector(s)" was amended to read "District Coast Guard Officer (s)", by Regulation, Commandant, Mar. 23, 1945, 10 F.R. 3138.

§ 37.2-19 Air tanks-TB/ALL.

CODIFICATION: In § 37.2-19 (f) the phrase "Inspector of this Bureau" was amended to read "inspector", by Regulation, Commandant, Mar. 23, 1945, 10 F.R. 3139.

CONSTRUCTION OF WOODEN LIFEBOATS

§ 37.3-9 Rubbers, filling pieces, bilge keels-TB/ALL.

CODIFICATION: In § 37.3-9 (d) the word "Board" was amended to read "Commandant", by Regulation, Commandant, Mar. 23, 1945, 10 F.R. 3139.

§ 37.3-11 Air tanks-TB/ALL.

CODIFICATION: In § 37.3-11 (f) the phrase "inspector of this service" was amended to read "inspector", by Regulation, Commandant, Mar. 23, 1945, 10 F.R. 3139.

CONSTRUCTION OF RAFTS

§ 37.4-3 Test-TB/ALL.

CODIFICATION: In § 37.4-3 the phrase "Inspector of this Bureau" was amended to read "inspector", by Regulation, Commandant, Mar. 23, 1945, 10 F.R. 3139.

CARRYING CAPACITY OF LIFEBOATS AND LIFE RAFTS

§ 37.9-1 Automatic electric water lights-TB/ALL. The automatic electric water light shall comply with the U. S. Coast Guard Specification for Lights (Water); Electric, Floating, Automatic (with Bracket for Mounting):' No battery cell shall remain in the water light after seventeen (17) months beyond the date of manufacture appearing on the cell or its jacket. Approved electric water lights not conforming to the above referred-to specification which are on board vessels prior to July 1, 1946, may be continued in service provided they are in good and serviceable condition; water lights replaced on and after July 1, 1946, shall comply with the requirements contained in this section. (R.S. 4405, 4417a, as amended; 46 U.S.C. 375, 391a) [Reg., Aug. 21, 1945, 10 F.R. 10365, as amended Dec. 17, 1945, 10 F.R. 15174]

CODIFICATION: In the last sentence of § 37.9-1, the date, October 1, 1945 was amended to read January 1, 1946, by Regulation, Acting Commandant, Sept. 28, 1945, 10 F.R. 12408, and was reamended to read July 1, 1946, by Regulation, Acting Commandant, Dec. 17, 1945, 10 F.R. 15174.

NOTE: The U. S. Coast Guard Specification for Lights (Water): Electric Floating, Automatic (with Bracket for Mounting), referred to in § 37.9-1 was amended and filed with the Division of the Federal Register, Oct. 24, 1945 10 F.R. 13275.

§ 37.9-2 Removal of calcium water lights-TB/ALL. On and after October 1, 1945, all calcium type self-igniting water lights shall be removed and replaced with automatic electric water lights of an approved type. (R.S. 4405, 4417a, as amended; 46 U.S.C. 375, 391a) Aug. 21, 1945, 10 F.R. 10365]

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tion, Commandant, Mar. 23, 1945, 10 F.R. 3138.

§ 37.10-4 Factory tests-T/OC. CODIFICATION: By Regulation, Commandant, Mar. 23, 1945, 10 F.R. 3138, certain words and phrases in § 37.10-4 were changed as follows during the period covered by this Supplement:

1. In paragraph (a) "supervising inspector of the district" to "District Coast Guard Officer".

2. In paragraph (b) "supervising inspector(s)" to "District Coast Guard Officer (s)".

PART 43-FOREIGN OR COASTWISE

VOYAGE

NOTE: For waiver of compliance with certain provisions of Part 43, see order, dated Jan. 31, 1945, Appendix A, page 4234, infra. Sec.

43.019 Zones and seasonal areas. [Note] 43.68 Lines to be used on sailing vessels in connection with the disk. [Amended] 43.105 Winter North Atlantic freeboard; tanker. [Note]

§ 43.019 Zones and seasonal areas.

NOTE: For waiver of compliance with certain provisions of § 43.019, see orders dated June 1, 1944, July 14, 1944, Aug. 26, 1944, Oct. 10, 1944, Dec. 9, 1944, Sept. 26, 1945, Appendix A, pages 4231, 4232, 4233, and 4240, infra.

§ 43.68 Lines to be used on sailing vessels in connection with the disk.

CODIFICATION: In § 43.68 the phrase "in the center of the disk" was amended to read "is the center of the disk", by Regulation, Acting Commandant, July 30, 1945, 10 F.R. 9545.

$ 43.105 Winter North Atlantic freeboard; tanker.

NOTE: For waiver of compliance with certain provisions of § 43.105, see orders dated Oct. 12, 1944 and Sept. 26, 1945, Appendix A, pages 4232 and 4240, infra.

PART 45-MERCHANT VESSELS WHEN ENGAGED IN A VOYAGE ON THE GREAT LAKES

Sec. 45.40 Length of superstructure(s). [Revised]

$ 45.40 Length of superstructure(s). The length of a superstructure is the mean covered length of the parts of the superstructure which extend to the sides of the vessel and lie within lines drawn perpendicular to the extremities of the summer load water line, as defined in § 45.32. (45 Stat. 1493, 49 Stat. 888, 1543, 55 Stat. 578; 46 U.S.C. and Sup., 85a, 88a) [Reg., July 30, 1945, 10 F.R. 9545]