[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: 46CFR170.235]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 170--STABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL INSPECTED VESSELS--Table of Contents
 
                    Subpart G--Special Installations
 
Sec. 170.235  Fixed ballast.


    (a) Fixed ballast, if used, must be--
    (1) Installed under the supervision of the OCMI; and
    (2) Stowed in a manner that prevents shifting of position.
    (b) Fixed ballast may not be removed from a vessel or relocated 
unless approved by the Coast Guard Marine Safety Center or the ABS. 
However, ballast may be temporarily moved for vessel examination or 
repair if done under the supervision of the OCMI.

[CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as amended by CGD 88-070, 53 FR 
34537, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51218, Sept. 30, 1997]