Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: May 6, 2024) |
Title 46 - Shipping |
Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
SubChapter E - Load Lines |
Part 45 - Great Lakes Load Lines |
Subpart C - Freeboards |
§ 45.71 - Midsummer freeboard.
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§ 45.71 Midsummer freeboard.
The minimum midsummer freeboard (fms) in inches is obtained by the formula:
fms = f(s) − 0.3Ts
where:
f(s) = summer freeboard in inches
Ts = distance in feet between top of keel and the summer load line.