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46 CFR 173.005: Specific applicability.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 46—Shipping
  2. CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
  3. SUBCHAPTER S—SUBDIVISION AND STABILITY
  4. PART 173—SPECIAL RULES PERTAINING TO VESSEL USE
  5. 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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