[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR169.209]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 169--SAILING SCHOOL VESSELS--Table of Contents
 
              Subpart 169.200--Inspection and Certification
 
Sec. 169.209  Routes permitted.

    (a) The area of operation for each vessel is designated by the 
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection and recorded on its Certificate of 
Inspection. Each area of operation is described on the Certificate of 
Inspection under the major headings ``exposed waters,'' ``partially 
protected waters,'' or ``protected waters,'' as applicable. Further 
limitations imposed or extensions granted are described by reference to 
bodies of waters, geographical points, distance from geographical 
points, distances from land, depths of channel, seasonal limitations, 
etc.
    (b) Operation of vessels on routes of lesser severity than those 
specifically described or designated on the Certificate of Inspection 
are permitted, unless expressly prohibited on the Certificate of 
Inspection. The general order of severity is: exposed, partially 
protected, and protected waters.