46 CFR 42.20-25

§ 42.20-25 Correction for block coefficient.

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Citation: 46 CFR 42.20-25, § 42.20-25 Correction for block coefficient, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/224694
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If the block coefficient (Cb) exceeds 0.68, the tabular freeboard specified in § 42.20-15 as modified, if applicable, by §§ 42.20-5 (b) and (d), and 42.20-20(a) must be multiplied by the factor (Cb + 0.68)/1.36.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.