{"data":{"id":"us/46-cfr-176.112","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"46 CFR 176.112","heading":"Total persons permitted.","body":"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.","path":["Title 46—Shipping","CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","SUBCHAPTER T—SMALL PASSENGER VESSELS (UNDER 100 GROSS TONS)","PART 176—INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION","Subpart A—General Provisions; Certificate of Inspection"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-46.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:22Z","sha256":"8520315f497c367533d3371579a55a219f510195ab7f6199f951d78fd2f3d554","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/46-cfr-176.110","next":"us/46-cfr-176.113"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}