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Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.178.410 Drainage of flush deck vessels

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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 flush deck vessel 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.

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