46 CFR § 46.15-5 - Engineering requirements.

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title: "46 CFR § 46.15-5 - Engineering requirements."
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chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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part_name: "SUBDIVISION LOAD LINES FOR PASSENGER VESSELS"
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# 46.15-5 Engineering requirements.

(a) Bilge and ballast systems, piping, inlets and discharges, ash chutes, astern power, and auxiliary steering shall be in accordance with the provisions of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter.