1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i1
  4. part 69
  5. subpart D
  6. § 69.171

View all text of Subpart D [§ 69.151 - § 69.183]

§ 69.171 - When the tonnage mark is considered submerged.

For the purpose of this subpart, a tonnage mark is considered submerged when—

(a) In salt or brackish water, the upper edge of the tonnage mark is submerged; and

(b) In fresh or tropical water, the upper edge of the line for fresh and tropical waters is submerged.

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 2301, 14103, 14104; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

SOURCE: CGD 87-015b, 54 FR 37657, Sept. 12, 1989, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 69.171