46 CFR 173.005 - Specific applicability.

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Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Oct 15, 2024

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§ 173.005 - Specific applicability.

This subpart applies to each vessel that—

(a) Is equipped to lift cargo or other objects; and

(b) Has a maximum heeling moment due to hook load greater than or equal to—

(0.67)(W)(GM)(F/B) in meter-metric tons (foot-long tons), where—

W = displacement of the vessel with the hook load included in metric (long) tons.

GM = metacentric height with hook load included in meters (feet).

F = freeboard to the deck edge amidships in meters (feet).

B = beam in meters (feet).

[CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51045, Nov. 4, 1983, as amended by CGD 85-080, 61 FR 945, Jan. 10, 1996]

authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 2113,3306,5115; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3

source: CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51045, Nov. 4, 1983, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 173.005