Code of Federal Regulations > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 42 - PART 42

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Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Jan 15, 2026

Subpart 42.01 [§ 42.01-1 - § 42.01-10] - Subpart 42.01—Authority and Purpose

Subpart 42.03 [§ 42.03-5 - § 42.03-35] - Subpart 42.03—Application

Subpart 42.05 [§ 42.05-1 - § 42.05-65] - Subpart 42.05—Definition of Terms Used in This Subchapter

Subpart 42.07 [§ 42.07-1 - § 42.07-75] - Subpart 42.07—Control, Enforcement, and Rights of Appeal

Subpart 42.09 [§ 42.09-1 - § 42.09-50] - Subpart 42.09—Load Line Assignments and Surveys—General Requirements

Subpart 42.11 [§ 42.11-1 - § 42.11-20] - Subpart 42.11—Applications for Load Line Assignments, Surveys, and Certificates

Subpart 42.13 [§ 42.13-1 - § 42.13-45] - Subpart 42.13—General Rules for Determining Load Lines

Subpart 42.15 [§ 42.15-1 - § 42.15-80] - Subpart 42.15—Conditions of Assignment of Freeboard

Subpart 42.20 [§ 42.20-3 - § 42.20-75] - Subpart 42.20—Freeboards

Subpart 42.25 [§ 42.25-1 - § 42.25-20] - Subpart 42.25—Special Requirements for Vessels Assigned Timber Freeboards

Subpart 42.30 [§ 42.30-1 - § 42.30-35] - Subpart 42.30—Zones, Areas, and Seasonal Periods

Subpart 42.50 [§ 42.50-1 - § 42.50-15] - Subpart 42.50—Load Line Certificates—Model Forms

authority: 46 U.S.C. 5101-5116; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4; section 42.01-5 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.