46 CFR § 173.053 - Sailing school vessels.

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title: "46 CFR § 173.053 - Sailing school vessels."
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section_name: "Sailing school vessels."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 173.053 Sailing school vessels.

(a) In addition to the requirements in §§ 173.054 through 173.063, each sailing school vessel must comply with the provisions of subpart A of part 171 of this subchapter.

(b) In addition to regular passengers, for the purpose of complying with §§ 171.070 through 171.073 and § 171.080, the following will also be counted as passengers:

(1) Sailing school students.

(2) Sailing school instructors.

(3) Guests.

[CGD 83-005, 51 FR 924, Jan. 9, 1986]