46 CFR 72.40-15 - Vehicular ferries.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 12, 2026

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Jan 15, 2026

View all text of Subpart 72.40 [§ 72.40-1 - § 72.40-90]

§ 72.40-15 - Vehicular ferries.

(a) On vehicular ferries, suitable chains, cables, or other barriers shall be installed at the ends of the vehicle runways. In addition, suitable gates, rails, or other devices shall be installed as a continuation of the regularly required rails.

(b) [Reserved]

authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1

source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16903, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 72.40-15