1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i6
  4. part 174
  5. subpart C
  6. § 174.040

View all text of Subpart C [§ 174.030 - § 174.100]

§ 174.040 - Stability requirements: general.

Each unit must be designed to have at least 2 inches (50mm) of positive metacentric height in the upright equilibrium position for the full range of drafts, whether at the operating draft for navigation, towing, or drilling afloat, or at a temporary draft when changing drafts.

AUTHORITY: 42 U.S.C. 9118, 9119, 9153; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 174.180 also issued under sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905.

SOURCE: CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51048, Nov. 4, 1983, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 174.040