46 CFR § 151.02-5 - Design of unmanned barges.

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title: "46 CFR § 151.02-5 - Design of unmanned barges."
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section_name: "Design of unmanned barges."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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subchapter_name: "CERTAIN BULK DANGEROUS CARGOES"
part_number: "151"
part_name: "BARGES CARRYING BULK LIQUID HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CARGOES"
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# 151.02-5 Design of unmanned barges.

(a) In order not to inhibit design and application, the Commandant may approve vessels of novel design, both new and for conversion, after it is shown to his satisfaction that such a vessel is at least as safe as any vessel which meets the standards required by this part.

(b) [Reserved]