Which tank barges require draft marks?

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Which tank barges require draft marks?

🔍 Key Concepts

• 46 CFR requirements for draft marks on barges • Difference between tank barges and other types of barges • How gross tonnage (GT) thresholds are often used as cutoffs for construction and marking requirements

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: Is the draft mark requirement tied to all tank barges, or only those over a certain gross tonnage? • Consider whether the regulation is specific to tank barges in general, or to certain configurations (like notch or integrated tugs and barges). • Think about other barge-related regulations you know—what GT levels commonly appear as thresholds (e.g., 50 GT, 100 GT, 1000 GT)?

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify in 46 CFR which GT threshold is explicitly stated for tank barges requiring draft marks. • Confirm whether the rule mentions all tank barges or only those over a specific tonnage. • Check if there is any special wording about notch barges versus other tank barges in the draft mark requirement.