1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i3
  4. part 115
  5. subpart A
  6. § 115.112

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§ 115.112 - Total persons permitted.

The cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) determines the total number of persons permitted to be carried on a vessel. In determining the total number of persons, the OCMI may consider the total weight of passengers, crew, and variable loads; stability restrictions and subdivision requirements of the vessel; the vessel's route, general arrangement, means of escape, and lifesaving equipment; minimum manning requirements; and the maximum number of passengers permitted in accordance with § 115.113 of this subpart.

[USCG-2007-0030, 75 FR 78082, Dec. 14, 2010]

AUTHORITY: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3205, 3306, 3307; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR, 1971-1975 Comp., p. 277; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

SOURCE: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 115.112