1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i1
  4. part 45
  5. subpart D
  6. § 45.103

View all text of Subpart D [§ 45.101 - § 45.159]

§ 45.103 - Structural stress and stability.

(a) The nature and stowage of the cargo, ballast, and other variable weights must be such as to make the vessel stable and avoid unacceptable structural stress.

(b) The vessel must meet all applicable stability and subdivision requirements of this chapter.

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 45.103