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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 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 171 - Special Rules Pertaining to Vessels Carrying Passengers |
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Subpart H - Drainage of Weather Decks |
§ 171.140 - Drainage of a flush deck vessel.
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§ 171.140 Drainage of a flush deck vessel.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, the weather deck on a flush deck vessel must be watertight and have no obstruction to overboard drainage.
(b) Each vessel with a flush deck may have solid bulwarks in the forward one-third length of the vessel if -
(1) The bulwarks do not form a well enclosed on all sides; and
(2) The foredeck of the vessel has sufficient sheer to ensure drainage aft.
[CGD 85-080, 62 FR 51354, Sept. 30, 1997]