46 CFR 179.115 - Applicability to existing vessels.

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Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Oct 15, 2024

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§ 179.115 - Applicability to existing vessels.

An existing vessel must comply with the subdivision, damage stability, and watertight integrity regulations which were applicable to the vessel on March 10, 1996, or, as an alternative, the vessel may comply with the regulations in this part.

authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 2103,3306,3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1

source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 971, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 179.115