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46 CFR 131.520: Hatches and other openings.

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  1. Title 46—Shipping
  2. CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
  3. SUBCHAPTER L—OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSELS
  4. PART 131—OPERATIONS
  5. Subpart E—Tests, Drills, and Inspections

Before any vessel leaves protected waters, the master shall ensure that the vessel's exposed cargo hatches and other openings in the hull are closed; made properly watertight by the use of tarpaulins, gaskets, or similar devices; and properly secured for sea.

Collected 2026-08-27T02:26:22Z. Source file · JSON

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