Waterways - 49 CFR Part 176 Subpart E

A transport vehicle containing hazardous materials can be transported on board a ferry vessel if the operator or person in charge of the vehicle provides a copy of the shipping papers and certificates to the vessel's representative as required by §176.24 and §176.27. The following requirements must also be met:

• The vehicle must be placed at the appropriate location indicated by the vessel's representative.
• The parking brakes of the vehicle must be set securely to prevent movement.
• The motor of a highway vehicle must be shut off and not restarted until the vessel has completed its voyage and docked.
• All vehicle lights must be cut off and not relit until the vessel has completed its voyage and is docked.
• The operator of a highway vehicle must remain with the vehicle.
• No repairs or adjustments must be made to the vehicle while it is on the vessel.
• No hazardous materials are to be released from the vehicle.
• Any instructions given by the vessel's representative during the voyage and during "roll on" and "roll off" operations must be followed.
• Smoking near or around the vehicle is prohibited.

To learn more about Waterways HAZMAT visit our DOT Waterways HAZMAT Online Training web page.