46 CFR 170.235

§ 170.235 Fixed ballast.

United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective

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Citation: 46 CFR 170.235, § 170.235 Fixed ballast, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/230366
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(a) Fixed ballast, if used, must be— (1) Installed under the supervision of the OCMI; and (2) Stowed in a manner that prevents shifting of position. (b) Fixed ballast may not be removed from a vessel or relocated unless approved by the Coast Guard Marine Safety Center. However, ballast may be temporarily moved for vessel examination or repair if done under the supervision of the OCMI.

Legislative history

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