U.S. Code of Federal Regulations
Regulations most recently checked for updates: Jan 21, 2026
(a) A steam collier is a vessel mechanically propelled, and specially designed for the carriage of coal in bulk.
(b) A towed barge is a vessel without sufficient means of self-propulsion and which requires to be towed.
(c) A self-propelled barge is a vessel mechanically propelled of the type specially designed for use in limited coastwise and Great Lakes service and capable of transiting interconnecting canals.
