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46 CFR §179.210

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  1. (a)A vessel of more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must have a collision bulkhead.
  2. (b)A vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length must have a collision bulkhead if it:
    1. (1)Carries more than 49 passengers;
    2. (2)Operates on exposed waters;
    3. (3)Is of more than 12.2 meters (40 feet) in length and operates on partially protected waters; or
    4. (4)Is constructed of wood on or after March 11, 2001, and operates in cold water.
  3. (c)A double-ended ferry required to have a collision bulkhead must have a collision bulkhead at each end of the vessel.