46 CFR 42.13-1
§ 42.13-1 Assumptions.
United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective
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- 46 CFR 42.13-1, § 42.13-1 Assumptions, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/224653
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(a) The regulations in this part are based on the assumption that the nature and stowage of the cargo, ballast, etc., are such as will secure sufficient stability of the vessel and avoid excessive structural stress.
(b) The regulations in this part are also based on the assumption that, where there are other international requirements relating to stability or subdivision applicable to vessels, these requirements have been met.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.