46 CFR 45.107

§ 45.107 Strength of hull.

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Citation: 46 CFR 45.107, § 45.107 Strength of hull, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/224786
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The general structural strength of the hull must be sufficient for the draught corresponding to the freeboard assigned and must be approved by the Commandant. Ships built and maintained in conformity with the requirements of a classification society may be recognized by the Commandant as possessing adequate strength.

Legislative history

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