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Title 46ShippingPart / Section
Chapter ICoast Guard, Department of Homeland Security1 – 199
Subchapter UOceanographic Research Vessels188 – 196
Part 188General Provisions188.01-1 – 188.35-5
Subpart 188.01Authority and Purpose188.01-1 – 188.01-15
§ 188.01-1Purpose of regulations.
§ 188.01-3Scope of regulations.
§ 188.01-5Incorporation by reference.
§ 188.01-7Right of appeal.
§ 188.01-15OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Subpart 188.05Application188.05-1 – 188.05-35
Subpart 188.10Definition of Terms Used in This Subchapter188.10-1 – 188.10-77
Subpart 188.15Equivalents188.15-1 – 188.15-5
§ 188.15-1Conditions under which equivalents may be used.
§ 188.15-5Design of vessels.
Subpart 188.20General Marine Engineering Requirements188.20-1
§ 188.20-1Marine engineering details.
Subpart 188.25General Electrical Engineering Requirements188.25-1
§ 188.25-1Electrical engineering details.
Subpart 188.27Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements188.27-1
§ 188.27-1Lifesaving appliances and arrangements.
Subpart 188.35American Bureau of Shipping's Standards188.35-1 – 188.35-5
§ 188.35-1Standards to be used.
§ 188.35-5Where obtainable.