C.F.R. » Title 46 » CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY › SUBCHAPTER M—TOWING VESSELS › PART 140—OPERATIONS › Subpart B—General Operational Safety

46 C.F.R. § 140.205

General vessel operation

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(a) A vessel must be operated in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and in such a manner as to afford protection against hazards to life, property, and the environment.

(b) Towing vessels with a Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) must be operated in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel.

(c) Vessels must be manned in accordance with the COI. Manning requirements are contained in part 15 of this chapter.

(d) Each crewmember that is required to hold a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) must have the credential on board and available for examination at all times when the vessel is operating.

(e) All individuals who are not required to hold an MMC permitted onboard the vessel must have and present on request a valid personal identification that meets the requirements set forth in 33 CFR 101.515.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2023–2024 · leading case: Magee v. Florida Marine, LLC (E.D. La. 2024).
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Magee v. Florida Marine, LLC (E.D. La. 2024). · cites it 5× “20 The nonmovant may not rest upon the pleadings, but must identify specific facts that establish a genuine issue for resolution.21 III. LAW AND ANALYSIS Plaintiff moves for partial summary judgment on the basis that there is no genuine dispute of material fact that Florida…”
In Re: Chester J Marine, LLC, as Owner & Operator of the M/V Cecile A. Fitch, Off. No. 297854 (M.D. La. 2023). “129 46 C.F.R. § 140.205 (b) (“Towing vessels with a Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) must be operated in accordance with the TSMS applicable to the vessel.”
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