Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 13, 2026

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Jan 15, 2026
§ 161.006-3 - Materials and workmanship.

(a) Materials. The materials shall be of best quality and suitable in every respect for the purpose intended. All materials shall be corrosion resistant. The use of acid flux in making joints shall not be permitted.

(b) Workmanship. The workmanship shall be first class in every respect.

authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306,3703,4302; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4
cite as: 46 CFR 161.006-3