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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) Each new sailing school vessel which has a mean length greater than 75 feet (22.8 meters) or which carries more than 30 persons must comply with—
(1)Section 179.210(a) of this chapter;
(2)Sections 171.070 through 171.073; and
(3)Section 171.080 for Type II subdivision and damage stability.
(b) Each new sailing school vessel which has a mean length of 75 feet (22.8 meters) or less and carries more than 30 persons must comply with either—
(1)Section 179.210(a) of this chapter and § 179.220 of this chapter; or
(2) Section 171.040(a)(1), §§ 171.070 through 171.073, and § 171.080.
(c) Each new sailing school vessel which does not carry more than 30 persons must have a collision bulkhead unless it has a mean length less than 40 feet (12.2 meters) and is certificated for protected or partially protected waters service only.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.173.054 Watertight subdivision and damage stability standards for new sailing school vessels - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-46-shipping/cfr-sect-46-173-054/
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