1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i1
  4. part 45
  5. subpart A
  6. § 45.5

View all text of Subpart A [§ 45.1 - § 45.15]

§ 45.5 - Seasonal application of load lines.

For the purposes of the law and regulations prohibiting submergence of load lines (46 U.S.C. 88c; 46 CFR 42.07-10), the fresh water and salt water load lines marked under this part apply during the following seasons:

(a) Summer load lines apply April 16 through April 30 and September 16 through September 30.

(b) Except for hopper dredges operating at working freeboards in accordance with subpart C of part 44 of this chapter, the Assigning Authority may not allow for lesser freeboards.

(c) Intermediate load lines apply October 1 through October 31 and April 1 through April 15.

(d) Winter load lines apply November 1 through March 31.

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 5104, 5108; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

SOURCE: CGD 73-49R, 38 FR 12290, May 10, 1973, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 45.5