33 CFR § 151.1514 - Vessel safety.

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title: "33 CFR § 151.1514 - Vessel safety."
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chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 151.1514 Vessel safety.

Nothing in this subpart relieves the master of the responsibility for ensuring the safety and stability of the vessel or the safety of the crew and passengers, or any other responsibility.

[CGD 91-066, 58 FR 18334, Apr. 8, 1993. Redesignated by USCG-2001-10486, 77 FR 17305, Mar. 23, 2012]