Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 46 - Shipping |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter S - Subdivision and Stability |
Part 174 - Special Rules Pertaining to Specific Vessel Types |
Subpart C - Special Rules Pertaining to Mobile Offshore Drilling Units |
§ 174.065 - Damage stability requirements.
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§ 174.065 Damage stability requirements.
(a) Each unit must be designed so that, while in each of its normal operating conditions and severe storm conditions, its final equilibrium waterline would remain below the lowest edge of any opening through which additional flooding could occur if the unit were subjected simultaneously to -
(1) Damage causing flooding described in §§ 174.075 through 174.085; and
(2) A wind heeling moment calculated in accordance with § 174.055(b) using a wind velocity of 50 knots (25.8 meters per second).