46 CFR 177.100
§ 177.100 General requirement.
United States · 46 CFR — Shipping · Status: effective
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- 46 CFR 177.100, § 177.100 General requirement, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/230670
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The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull, protection against fire, means of escape in case of a sudden unexpected casualty, guards and rails in hazardous places, ventilation of enclosed spaces, and necessary facilities for passengers and crew.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.