46 CFR § 78.12-1 - Posting of stability letter.

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# 78.12-1 Posting of stability letter.

If a stability letter is issued under § 170.120 of this chapter, it must be posted under glass or other suitable transparent material in the pilothouse of the vessel.

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