The term recognized classification society means the American Bureau of Shipping or other classification society recognized by the Commandant, as provided in 46 U.S.C. 5107,and.
[CGFR 68-60, 33 FR 10052, July 12, 1968, as amended by USCG-1998-4442, 63 FR 52190, Sept. 30, 1998]