46 CFR 176.112
§ 176.112 Total persons permitted.
United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective
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- 46 CFR 176.112, § 176.112 Total persons permitted, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/230609
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The cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) determines the total number of persons permitted to be carried on a vessel. In determining the total number of persons, the OCMI may consider the total weight of passengers, crew, and variable loads; stability restrictions and subdivision requirements of the vessel; the vessel's route, general arrangement, means of escape, and lifesaving equipment; minimum manning requirements; and the maximum number of passengers permitted in accordance with § 176.113 of this part.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.