46 CFR 144.305 - Stability standards for a new vessel.

U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 28, 2025

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§ 144.305 - Stability standards for a new vessel.

Each new vessel must meet the applicable stability requirements of part 170 and, if applicable, of part 173, subpart E, of this chapter in addition to the requirements in the following table:

Table 144.305—Stability Standards for a New Vessel

Each new vessel certificated to operate on—	Must meet the requirements of—
(a) Protected waters	§ 170.173(e)(2) of this chapter.
(b) Partially protected waters	§§ 170.170 and 170.173(e)(1) of this chapter.
(c) Exposed waters or that is assigned a load line	§§ 170.170 and 174.145 of this chapter.