Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 46 - Shipping |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter S - Subdivision and Stability |
Part 172 - Special Rules Pertaining to Bulk Cargoes |
Subpart E - Special Rules Pertaining to a Barge That Carries a Hazardous Liquid Regulated Under Subchapter O of This Chapter |
§ 172.095 - Intact longitudinal stability.
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§ 172.095 Intact longitudinal stability.
Each tank barge must be shown by design calculations to have a longitudinal metacentric height (GM) in feet (meters) in each condition of loading and operation, at least equal to the following:
where -
L = LOA in feet (meters)
d = draft in feet (meters).