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Title 46 → Chapter I → Subchapter T → Part 178

TITLE 46—Shipping

CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)

SUBCHAPTER T—SMALL PASSENGER VESSELS (UNDER 100 GROSS TONS)

PART 178—INTACT STABILITY AND SEAWORTHINESS

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Subpart A—GENERAL PROVISIONS

§178.115
Applicability to existing vessels.
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Subpart B—STABILITY INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATING PERSONNEL

§178.210
Stability information.
§178.215
Weight of passengers and crew.
§178.220
Stability booklet.
§178.230
Stability letter or Certificate of Inspection stability details.
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Subpart C—INTACT STABILITY STANDARDS

§178.310
Intact stability requirements—general.
§178.320
Intact stability requirements—non-sailing vessels.
§178.325
Intact stability requirements—monohull sailing vessels.
§178.330
Simplified stability proof test (SST).
§178.340
Stability standards for pontoon vessels on protected waters.
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Subpart D—DRAINAGE OF WEATHER DECKS

§178.410
Drainage of flush deck vessels.
§178.420
Drainage of cockpit vessels.
§178.430
Drainage of well deck vessels.
§178.440
Drainage of open boats.
§178.450
Calculation of drainage area for cockpit and well deck vessels.
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Subpart E—SPECIAL INSTALLATIONS

§178.510
Ballast.

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