PART 24—GENERAL PROVISIONS Authority: 46 U.S.C. 2103, 2113, 4302; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277, sec. 1-105; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4. Source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16650, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted. Editorial Note: Nomenclature changes to part 24 appear by USCG-2025-0186, at 90 FR 12238, Mar. 17, 2025. Subpart 24.01—Purpose § 24.01-1 Purpose of regulations. The purpose of the regulations in this subchapter is to set forth uniform minimum requirements for uninspected commercial vessels, certain motor vessels, vessels propelled by sail carrying passengers for hire, and barges carrying passengers for hire. [CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51196, Sept. 30, 1997] § 24.01-7 Right of appeal. Any person directly affected by a decision or action taken under this subchapter, by or on behalf of the Coast Guard, may appeal therefrom in accordance with subpart 1.03 of this chapter. [CGD 88-033, 54 FR 50380, Dec. 6, 1989] Subpart 24.05—Application § 24.05-1 Vessels subject to the requirements of this subchapter. (a) This subchapter is applicable to all vessels indicated in column 5 of table 2.01-7(a), and is applicable to all such U.S.-flag vessels, and to all such foreign-flag vessels, except as follows: (1) Any vessel operating exclusively on inland waters which are not navigable waters of the United States. (2) Any vessel while laid up and dismantled and out of commission. (3) With the exception of vessels of the U.S. Maritime Administration, any vessel with title vested in the United States and which is used for public purposes. [CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16650, Dec. 30, 1965] Editorial Note: For Federal Register www.govinfo.gov. § 24.05-5 Specific application noted in text. (a) At the beginning of the various parts, subparts, and sections, a more specific application is generally given for the particular portion of the text involved. This application sets forth the types, sizes, or services of vessels to which the text pertains, and in many cases limits the application of the text to vessels contracted for before or after a specific date. As used in this subchapter, the term vessels contracted for (b) [Reserved] Subpart 24.10—Definition of Terms Used in This Subchapter Source: USCG-1999-5040, 67 FR 34775, May 15, 2002, unless otherwise noted. § 24.10-1 Definitions. Approved Barge Carrying freight for hire Coast Guard District Commander Commandant Consideration Headquarters International voyage Marine inspector inspector Motor vessel Motorboat vessel, (1) The various length categories of motorboats are as follows: (i) Any motorboat less than 16 feet in length. (ii) Any motorboat 16 feet or over and less than 26 feet in length. (iii) Any motorboat 26 feet or over and less than 40 feet in length. (iv) Any motorboat 40 feet or over and not more than 65 feet in length. (2) The expression “length must be measured from end-to-end over the deck excluding sheer” means a straight-line measurement of the overall length from the foremost part of the vessel to the aftermost part of the vessel, measured parallel to the centerline. Bowsprits, bumpkins, rudders, outboard motor brackets, and similar fittings or attachments, are not to be included in the measurement. Length must be stated in feet and inches. Oceans (1) Any ocean. (2) The Gulf of America. (3) The Caribbean Sea. (4) The Bering Sea. (5) The Gulf of Alaska. (6) Such other similar waters as may be designated by a Coast Guard District Commander. Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection OCMI Passenger (1) The owner or an individual representative of the owner, or in the case of a vessel under charter, an individual charterer or individual representative of the charterer; (2) The master; or (3) A member of the crew engaged in the business of the vessel, who has not contributed consideration for carriage, and who is paid for onboard services. Passenger-for-hire Survival craft, Vessel, Uninspected passenger vessel (1) Of at least 100 gross tons; (i) Carrying not more than 12 passengers, including at least one passenger-for-hire; or (ii) That is chartered with the crew provided or specified by the owner or the owner's representative and carrying not more than 12 passengers; and (2) Of less than 100 gross tons; (i) Carrying not more than six passengers, including at least one passenger-for-hire; or (ii) That is chartered with the crew provided or specified by the owner or the owner's representative and carrying not more than six passengers. [USCG-1999-5040, 67 FR 34775, May 15, 2002, as amended at 90 FR 52880, Nov. 24, 2025] Subpart 24.15—Equivalents § 24.15-1 Conditions under which equivalents may be used. (a) Where in this subchapter it is provided that a particular fitting, material, appliance, apparatus, or equipment, or type thereof, shall be fitted or carried in a vessel, or that any particular provision shall be made or arrangement shall be adopted, the Commandant may accept in substitution therefor any other fitting, material, apparatus, or equipment, or type thereof, or any other arrangement: Provided, (b) In any case where it is shown to the satisfaction of the Commandant that the use of any particular equipment, apparatus, or arrangement not specifically required by law is unreasonable or impracticable, the Commandant may permit the use of alternate equipment, apparatus, or arrangement to such an extent and upon such conditions as will insure to his satisfaction, a degree of safety consistent with the minimum standards set forth in this subchapter. § 24.15-5 Canadian pleasure craft temporarily using navigable waters of the United States. Uninspected Canadian pleasure craft (uninspected vessels) temporarily using navigable waters of the United States may carry in lieu of the equipment required by this subchapter, the equipment as required by the laws of the Dominion of Canada and the regulations of the Department of Transport, Ottawa, Canada. [CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16650, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51196, Sept. 30, 1997] Subpart 24.20—General Marine Engineering Requirements § 24.20-1 Marine engineering details. All marine engineering details relative to the design, construction, and testing of boilers and machinery on steam-propelled motorboats of over 40 feet in length will be found in subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter. [USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 59775, Oct. 1, 2012]