The CFR Title 46 Complete Set is the full 46 Code of Federal Regulations (Shipping), Parts 1 to end, revised as of October 1, 2025. It's the official annual edition published by the U.S. Government Publishing Office in nine volumes, covering the rules for vessels and shipping into, out of and within the United States.

At a glance

The nine volumes

• Vol. 1: Parts 1-40
• Vol. 2: Parts 41-69
• Vol. 3: Parts 70-89
• Vol. 4: Parts 90-139
• Vol. 5: Parts 140-155
• Vol. 6: Parts 156-165
• Vol. 7: Parts 166-199
• Vol. 8: Parts 200-499
• Vol. 9: Parts 500 to end

Who writes the rules

• Chapter I (Parts 1-199): U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
• Chapter II (Parts 200-399): Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation
• Chapter III (Parts 400-499): U.S. Coast Guard, Great Lakes Pilotage
• Chapter IV (Parts 500 to end): Federal Maritime Commission

What the Coast Guard parts cover

Chapter I sets out vessel inspection and certification, documentation and measurement, merchant mariner credentials and manning, equipment approval, and the rules for each type of vessel, such as Subchapter T for small passenger vessels. GPO revises the whole Title once a year as of October 1.

Who uses it

Vessel owners and operators, marine surveyors, naval architects, compliance staff, maritime academies, and Coast Guard and port personnel.