U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

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Searching within: All TitlesTitle 46Chapter IPart 174Subpart C - Subpart C—Special Rules Pertaining to Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
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§ 174.040 - Stability requirements: general.

Each unit must be designed to have at least 2 inches (50mm) of positive metacentric height in the upright equilibrium position for the full range of drafts, whether at the operating draft for navigation, towing, or drilling afloat, or at a temporary draft when changing drafts.