Regulations last checked for updates: Jun 18, 2025

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Jun 06, 2025
§ 45.179 - Cargo limitations.

(a) Only dry cargoes may be carried. Liquid cargoes, even in drums or tank containers, may not be carried.

(b) Hazardous materials, as defined in part 148 of this chapter and 49 CFR chapter 1, subchapter C, may not be carried.

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 45.179