(a) In order not to inhibit design and application, the Commandant may approve vessels of novel design, both new and for conversion, after it is shown to his satisfaction that such a vessel is at least as safe as any vessel which meets the standards required by this part.
(b) [Reserved]
source: CGFR 70-10, 35 FR 3714, Feb. 25, 1970, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 151.02-5