Code of Federal Regulations > Title 46 > Chapter I > Part 42 > Subpart 42.09 - Subpart 42.09—Load Line Assignments and Surveys

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 06, 2026

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Jan 15, 2026

§ 42.09-1 - Assignment of load lines.

§ 42.09-5 - All vessels—division into types.

§ 42.09-10 - Stability, subdivision, and strength.

§ 42.09-15 - Surveys by the American Bureau of Shipping or assigning authority.

§ 42.09-20 - Surveys of foreign vessels.

§ 42.09-25 - Initial or periodic survey requirements for all vessels.

§ 42.09-30 - Additional survey requirements for steel-hull vessels.

§ 42.09-35 - Additional survey requirements for wood-hull vessels.

§ 42.09-40 - Annual surveys.

§ 42.09-45 - Correction of deficiencies.

§ 42.09-50 - Repairs or alterations to vessel after it has been surveyed.

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.