46 CFR 172.165

§ 172.165 Intact stability calculations.

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Citation: 46 CFR 172.165, § 172.165 Intact stability calculations, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/230476
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(a) Design calculations must show that 2 inches (50mm) of positive metacentric height can be maintained by each tankship when it is being loaded and unloaded. (b) For the purpose of demonstrating compliance with the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section, the effects of the addition of water ballast may be considered.

Legislative history

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