line not less than three feet nor more than six feet apart, the upper ball to be painted in alternate black and white vertical stripes six inches wide, and the lower ball to be painted a solid bright red.

(b) By night they shall display three red lights, carried in a vertical line not less than three feet nor more than six feet apart, in a position where they can best be seen from all directions, with the lowermost light not less than 15 feet above the deck.

(c) Where a stringout of moored vessels or barges is engaged in the operations, three red lights carried as prescribed in paragraph (b) of this section shall be displayed at the channelward end of the stringout. Where the stringout crosses the navigable channel and is to be opened for the passage of vessels, the three red lights shall be displayed at each side of the opening instead of at the outer end of the stringout. There shall also be displayed upon such stringout one horizontal row of amber lights not less than six feet above the deck, or above the deck house where the craft carries a deck house, in a position where they can best be seen from all directions, spaced not more than 50 feet apart so as to mark distinctly the entire length and course of the stringout.

§ 95.57 Lights to be displayed on pipelines attached to dredges.

(a) Dredges must display on pipelines attached to them, when the pipelines are floating or supported on trestles, the following lights at night:

(1) One row of yellow lights. The lights must be—

(i) Flashing from 50 to 70 times per minute;

(ii) Visible all around the horizon; (iii) Not less than eight and not more than 12 feet above the water;

(iv) Approximately equally spaced; and

(v) Not more than 30 feet apart where the pipeline crosses a navigable channel. Where the pipeline does not cross a navigable channel the lights must be sufficient in number to clearly show the pipeline's length and

course.

(2) Two red lights on the shore or discharge end of the pipeline. The lights must be

(i) Visible all around the horizon; and

(ii) Three feet apart in a vertical line with the lower light at the same height above the water as the nearest flashing yellow light.

(b) If a section of the pipeline attached to the dredge is opened at night for the passage of vessels, the dredge must display, at each end of the opening the lights required in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.

(Sec. 4, 62 Stat. 250, as amended (33 U.S.C. 353); 80 Stat. 937 as amended (49 U.S.C. 1655(b)(1)); 49 CFR 1.46(b))

[CGD 73-216, 44 FR 11054, Feb. 26, 1979]

§ 95.57a Lights to be displayed on pipelines disengaged from dredges.

(a) If dredges disengage from pipelines and the pipelines remain either floating or supported on trestles, the dredges must

(1) Display the lights on the pipeline as required in § 95.57 (a)(1) and (a)(2); and

(2) Display two red lights on the end that has been disengaged from the dredge. The lights must be

(i) Visible all around the horizon; and

(ii) Three feet apart in a vertical line with the lower light at the same height above the water as the flashing yellow lights.

(b) If a section of the pipeline attached to the dredge is opened at night for the passage of vessels, the dredge must display, at each end of the opening, the lights required in paragraph (a)(2) of this section.

((14 U.S.C. 85, as amended); 80 Stat. 937, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1655(b)(1)); 49 CFR 1.46(b))

[CGD 73-216, 44 FR 11054, Feb. 26, 1979] § 95.58 Lights generally.

(a) All the lights required by §§ 95.52 to 95.57a, inclusive, except as provided in § 95.52(b), shall be of such character as to be visible on a dark night with a clear atmosphere of at least two miles. The white lights provided for in § 95.52(b) shall be visible for at least three miles.

(b) The lights required by § 95.52(b) shall be of the same construction as the regular towing lights. The lights required by § 95.55(b) shall be of the same construction as the masthead light.

(c) All floodlights or headlights which may interfere with the proper navigation of an approaching vessel shall be so shielded that the lights will not blind the pilot of such vessel.

((14 U.S.C. 85, as amended); 80 Stat. 937, as amended (49 U.S.C. 1655(b)(1)); 49 CFR 1.46(b))

[CGFR 58-45, 23 FR 9838, Dec. 20, 1958, as amended by CGFR 67-92, 32 FR 20773, Dec. 23, 1967; CGD 73-216, 44 FR 11054, Feb. 26, 1979]

§ 95.59 Vessels moored or at anchor.

Vessels of more than 65 feet in length when moored or anchored in a fairway or channel shall display between sunrise and sunset on the forward part of the vessel where it can best be seen from other vessels one black ball not less than two feet in diameter.

PASSING FLOATING PLANT WORKING IN

NAVIGABLE CHANNELS

SOURCE: Sections 95.60 to 95.66, CGFR 5845, 23 FR 9839, Dec. 20, 1958, unless otherI wise noted.

§ 95.60 Passing signals.

(a) Vessels intending to pass dredges or other types of floating plant working in navigable channels, when within a reasonable distance therefrom and not in any case over a mile, shall indicate such intention by one long blast of the whistle, and shall be directed to the proper side for passage by the sounding, by the dredge or other floating plant, of the signal prescribed in the local pilot rules for vessels under way and approaching each other from opposite directions, which shall be answered in the usual manner by the approaching vessel. If the channel is not clear, the floating plant shall sound the alarm or danger signal and the approaching vessel shall slow down or stop and await further signal from the plant.

(b) When the pipe line from a dredge crosses the channel in such a way that an approaching vessel cannot

pass safely around the pipe line or dredge, there shall be sounded immediately from the dredge the alarm or danger signal and the approaching vessel shall slow down or stop and await further signal from the dredge. The pipe line shall then be opened and the channel cleared as soon as practicable; when the channel is clear for passage the dredge shall so indicate by sounding the usual passing signal as prescribed in paragraph (a) of this section. The approaching vessel shall answer with a corresponding signal and pass promptly.

(c) When any pipe line or swinging dredge shall have given an approaching vessel or tow the signal that the channel is clear, the dredge shall straighten out within the cut for the passage of the vessel or tow.

NOTE: The term "floating plant" as used in §§ 95.60 to 95.66, includes dredges, derrick boats, snag boats, drill boats, pile drivers, maneuver boats, hydraulic graders, survey boats, working barges, and mat sinking plant.

§ 95.61 Speed of vessels passing floating plant working in channels.

Vessels, with or without tows, passing floating plant working in channels, shall reduce their speed sufficiently to insure the safety of both the plant and themselves, and when passing within 200 feet of the plant their speed shall not exceed five miles per hour. While passing over lines of the plant, propelling machinery shall be stopped.

§ 95.62 Light-draft vessels passing floating plant.

Vessels whose draft permits shall keep outside the buoys marking the ends of mooring lines of floating plant working in channels.

§ 95.63 Aids to navigation marking floating plant moorings.

Breast, stern, and bow anchors of floating plant working in navigable channels shall be marked by barrel or other suitable buoys. By night approaching vessels shall be shown the location of adjacent buoys by throwing a suitable beam of light from the plant on the buoys until the approach

ing vessel has passed, or the buoys may be lighted by red lights, visible in all directions, of the same character as specified in § 95.58(a).

§ 95.64 Obstruction of channel by floating plant.

Channels shall not be obstructed unnecessarily by any dredging or other floating plant. While vessels are passing such plant all lines running therefrom across the channel on the passing side which may interfere with or obstruct navigation shall be slacked to the bottom of the channel.

§ 95.65 Clearing of channels.

When special or temporary regulations have not been prescribed and action under the regulations contained in §§ 95.60 to 95.64, will not afford clear passage, floating plant in narrow channels shall, upon notice, move out of the way of vessels a sufficient distance to allow them a clear passage. Vessels desiring passage shall, however, give the master of the floating plant ample notice in advance of the time they expect to pass.

NOTE: If it is necessary to prohibit or limit the anchorage or movement of vessels within certain areas in order to facilitate the work of improvement, application should be made through official channels for establishment by the Secretary of the Army of special or temporary regulations for this purpose.

§ 95.66 Protection of marks placed for the guidance of floating plant. Vessels shall not run over anchor buoys, or buoys, stakes, or other marks placed for the guidance of floating plant working in channels; and shall not anchor on the ranges of buoys, stakes, or other marks placed for the guidance of such plant.

WARNING SIGNALS

§ 95.70 Warning signal displayed while transferring dangerous cargoes.

(a) At a dock. While fast to a dock, a vessel during the loading or unloading of hazardous or dangerous cargoes, such as explosives, combustible or inflammable liquids or gases, or certain chemicals in bulk, is required to dis

play a red flag by day or a red light by night.

(b) At anchor. When at anchor, a vessel during the loading or unloading of such hazardous or dangerous cargoes is required to display a red flag by day. (No special warning signal is displayed at night.)

NOTE: The regulations in 46 CFR 35.301(a), 98.05-50(h), 98.10-45(g), 98.15-45(h), 98.25-90(f), and 146.29-25(o) require vessels to display warning signals when loading or unloading bulk cargoes of inflammable or combustible liquids or gases, elemental phosphorus in water, sulfuric acid, hydrochloric acid, liquid chlorine, or anhydrous ammonia, or military explosives.

[CGFR 60-61, 25 FR 9046, Sept. 21, 1960]

MISCELLANEOUS

§ 95.75 Exceptions to the statutory and regulatory requirements for lights, day signals, or other navigational means and appliances when operating under bridges.

(a) Any vessel while passing under a bridge may temporarily lower any lights, day signals, or other navigational means and appliances when required to do so because of the restricted vertical clearance under the bridge. Immediately when clear of the bridge, all lights, day signals, or other navigational means and appliances shall be exhibited as required by law or regulation.

[CGFR 64-14, 30 FR 6434, May 8, 1965]

§ 95.80 Distinctive blue light authorized for use by law enforcement vessels. (a) The use of a distinctive light described in paragraph (b) of this section is authorized for law enforcement vessels, and may be displayed during the day or night, whenever the vessel may be engaged in direct law enforcement activities where identification of the law enforcement vessel is desirable or where necessary for safety reasons. This light when used would be in addition to prescribed lights and day signals required by law or regulations in this part.

(b) The distinctive light prescribed is a blue colored, revolving horizontal beam, low intensity light, rotating or appearing to rotate because of a pul

sating effect gained by means of a rotating reflector which causes a flashing or periodic peak intensity effect. The light shall be located at any effective point on the forward exterior of the vessel. A shield or other device, fixed or movable, to restrict the arc of visibility may be used if desired.

(c) The distinctive blue light described in this section may be displayed by law enforcement vessels of the United States, a State, or its political subdivisions, including municipalities, having administrative control over use of navigable waters, duly authorized by a controlling Federal or State governmental agency.

[CGFR 66-32, 31 FR 10323, July 30, 1966]

alternate waterway, and the Red River of the North.

§ 96.01-10 Penalties and violations.

(a) Failure to comply with any law as interpreted will be considered as a violation of such law and the penalty may be assessed as provided by law.

(b) The reports of violations of the "Rules of the Road," as well as the assessment, collection, mitigation or remission of civil penalties authorized by law, shall be in accordance with 33 CFR Subpart 1.07.

[CGFR 59-5, 24 FR 3507, May 1, 1959, as amended by CGD 74-46, 39 FR 19473, June 3, 1974]

Subpart 96.05-Navigation Lights

§ 96.05-1 White lights for motorboats carried on centerline.

Every white light required by section 3 of the Act of April 25, 1940, as amended (46 U.S.C. 526b), shall be carried on the centerline of the motorboat, except that the all-around white light aft on a motorboat of Class A or 1 may be carried off the centerline.

§ 96.05-5 Stern lights for all vessels.

Rule Numbered 10 of section 4233 of the Revised Statutes of the United States, as amended by the Act of August 14, 1958 (33 U.S.C. 319), requires "a vessel when underway, if not otherwise required by these rules to carry one or more lights visible from aft, shall carry at her stern a white light, and this requirement shall be applied to all vessels, including but not limited to, tugs, barges, sail vessels, motorboats when propelled by sail alone, etc.

§ 96.05-10 Lights on seagoing steam vessels underway.

Rule 5 of the Rules of the Road for Western Rivers (Rule Numbered 5 of Section 4233 of the Revised Statutes, as amended by the Act of May 21, 1948, 62 Stat. 250) requires a seagoing steam vessel underway to carry lights as required by Article 2 of the International Rules, as amended. The most recent revision to Article 2 is contained in Rule 23 of the International

Regulations For Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS). Accordingly, Rule 5 as interpreted requires that a seagoing steam vessel underway carry lights as required by Rule 23 of the 72 COLREGS.

[CGD 77-125, 42 FR 35793, July 11, 1977]

Subpart 96.10-Steering and Sailing

§ 96.10-1 Vessel moved from dock or anchorage.

(a) Rule Numbered 24(c) of section 4233 of the Revised Statutes as amended (33 U.S.C. 349), requires "when a vessel is moved from her dock, or anchorage," to give a prescribed signal of three distinct blasts on her whistle. The phrase "moved from her dock, or anchorage," includes moving from a riverbank mooring or from a mooring of any type.

[CGFR 60-79, 25 FR 13633, Dec. 3, 1960]

Sec.

PART 97-PILOT RULES FOR THE GREAT LAKES

97.01 General instructions.

97.02 Definitions and risk of collision. 97.03

Demarcation lines between "Rules of the Road-Great Lakes" and "Rules of the Road-Western Rivers."

SIGNALS AND RULES OF THE ROAD

97.1 Signals.

97.2 Danger signal.

97.3 Cross signals.

97.4 Vessels passing each other.

97.5 Vessels approaching each other "head and head."

97.6 Vessels nearing short bend or curve in channel.

97.7 Vessels leaving a dock.

97.8 Vessels running in the same direction; signals for overtaking.

97.10 Vessels approaching each other at right angles or obliquely.

97.12 Departure from the rules. 97.15 Distress signals; posting of rules; diagrams; starting, stopping, and backing signals.

97.15a Warning signals for Coast Guard vessels while handling or servicing aids to navigation.

RULES FOR LIGHTS FOR CERTAIN CLASSES OF VESSELS

Sec.

97.16 Lights for tugs under 100 tons register (net) whose principal business is harbor towing.

97.17 Lights for boats navigating only on the River St. Lawrence. 97.18 Lights for ferryboats.

97.19 Lights for canal boats in tow of steam vessels.

97.19a Lights for canal boats towed by being pushed ahead.

97.20 Lights for water craft propelled by hand power, horsepower, or by current. 97.21 Lights for rafts.

LIGHTS AND DAY SIGNALS FOR VESSELS, DREDGES, AND VESSELS WORKING ON WRECKS AND OBSTRUCTIONS, ETC.

97.22 Signals to be displayed by a towing vessel when towing a submerged or partly submerged object upon a hawser when no signals can be displayed upon the object which is towed.

97.23 Steam vessels, derrick boats, lighters, or other types of vessels made fast alongside a wreck, or moored over a wreck which is on the bottom or partly submerged, or which may be drifting. 97.24 Dredges held in stationary position by moorings or spuds.

97.25 Self-propelling suction dredges under way and engaged in dredging operations. 97.26 Vessels moored or anchored and engaged in laying cables or pipe, submarine construction, excavation, mat sinking, bank grading, dike construction, revetment, or other bank protection operations.

97.27 Lights to be displayed on pipelines attached to dredges.

97.27a Lights to be displayed on pipelines disengaged from dredges.

97.28 Lights generally.

97.29 Vessels moored or at anchor.