46 CFR 174.075 - Compartments assumed flooded: general.

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Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Mar 17, 2025

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§ 174.075 - Compartments assumed flooded: general.

The individual flooding of each of the compartments described in §§ 174.080 and 174.085 must be assumed for the purpose of determining compliance with § 174.065 (a). Simultaneous flooding of more than one compartment must be assumed only when indicated in §§ 174.080 and 174.085.

authority: 42 U.S.C. 9118,9119,9153; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306,3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 174.180 also issued under sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905

source: CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51048, Nov. 4, 1983, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 174.075