46 CFR 109.209 - Appliances for watertight integrity.

Regulations last checked for updates: Mar 13, 2025

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Feb 19, 2025

§ 109.209 - Appliances for watertight integrity.

(a) Before getting underway, the master or person in charge shall insure that each appliance for watertight integrity is closed and watertight.

(b) If existing conditions warrant, the master or person in charge may permit appliances for watertight integrity to be open while afloat.

authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306,6101,10104; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4

source: CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56828, Dec. 4, 1978, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 109.209