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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
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Title 46 - Shipping |
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Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
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SubChapter S - Subdivision and Stability |
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Part 170 - Stability Requirements for All Inspected Vessels |
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Subpart D - Stability Instructions for Operating Personnel |
§ 170.120 - Stability letter.
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§ 170.120 Stability letter.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, each vessel must have a stability letter issued by the Coast Guard before the vessel is placed into service. This letter sets forth conditions of operation.
(b) A stability letter is not required if the information can be placed on the Certificate of Inspection or the Load Line Certificate.
[CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51217, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2007-0030, 75 FR 78084, Dec. 14, 2010]