46 CFR § 46.15-1 - Procedure for determination of subdivision load line.

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title: "46 CFR § 46.15-1 - Procedure for determination of subdivision load line."
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section_name: "Procedure for determination of subdivision load line."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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part_number: "46"
part_name: "SUBDIVISION LOAD LINES FOR PASSENGER VESSELS"
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# 46.15-1 Procedure for determination of subdivision load line.

The procedure for determining the subdivision load line as well as special construction features of the vessel must be as set forth in subpart 72.01 and parts 170 and 171 of this chapter.

[CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51007, Nov. 4, 1983]