[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: 46CFR177.100]

[Page 225]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 177--CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT--Table of Contents
 
                      Subpart A--General Provisions
 
Sec. 177.100  General requirement.


    The construction and arrangement of a vessel must allow the safe 
operation of the vessel in accordance with the terms of its Certificate 
of Inspection giving consideration to provisions for a seaworthy hull, 
protection against fire, means of escape in case of a sudden unexpected 
casualty, guards and rails in hazardous places, ventilation of enclosed 
spaces, and necessary facilities for passengers and crew.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 961, Jan. 10, 1996, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR 
51050, Sept. 30, 1997]