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Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.42.20–3 Freeboard assignment:  Type “A” vessels

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(a) A Type “A” vessel is assigned a freeboard not less than that based on table 42.20–15(a)(1) provided that the vessel meets the flooding standard in § 42.20–6.

(b) A vessel that meets the requirements of subpart D, F, or G of part 172 of this chapter is considered by the Coast Guard as meeting the flooding standard referenced in paragraph (a) of this section.

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