46 CFR 173.005: Specific applicability.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 46—Shipping
- CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
- SUBCHAPTER S—SUBDIVISION AND STABILITY
- PART 173—SPECIAL RULES PERTAINING TO VESSEL USE
- Subpart B—Lifting
This subpart applies to each vessel that—
(a) Is equipped to lift cargo or other objects; and
(b) Has a maximum heeling moment due to hook load greater than or equal to—
(0.67)(W)(GM)(F/B) in meter-metric tons (foot-long tons), where—
W = displacement of the vessel with the hook load included in metric (long) tons.
GM = metacentric height with hook load included in meters (feet).
F = freeboard to the deck edge amidships in meters (feet).
B = beam in meters (feet).
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