46 CFR 69.171 - When the tonnage mark is considered submerged.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 03, 2025

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Mar 17, 2025

§ 69.171 - When the tonnage mark is considered submerged.

For the purpose of this subpart, a tonnage mark is considered submerged when—

(a) In salt or brackish water, the upper edge of the tonnage mark is submerged; and

(b) In fresh or tropical water, the upper edge of the line for fresh and tropical waters is submerged.

authority: 46 U.S.C. 2301,14103,14104; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1

source: CGD 87-015b, 54 FR 37657, Sept. 12, 1989, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 69.171