46 CFR § 144.120 - A classed vessel.

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title: "46 CFR § 144.120 - A classed vessel."
title_number: 46
title_name: "Shipping"
section_number: "144.120"
section_name: "A classed vessel."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
subchapter_number: "M"
subchapter_name: "TOWING VESSELS"
part_number: "144"
part_name: "CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT"
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currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
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# 144.120 A classed vessel.

A vessel currently classed by a recognized classification society is deemed to be in compliance with the requirements of subparts B and C of this part.