[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: 46CFR177.340]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 177--CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT--Table of Contents
 
                        Subpart C--Hull Structure
 
Sec. 177.340  Alternate design considerations.

    When the structure of vessel is of novel design, unusual form, or 
special materials, which cannot be reviewed or approved in accordance 
with Secs. 177.300, 177.310 or 177.315, the structure may be approved by 
the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center, when it can be shown by 
systematic analysis based on engineering principles that the structure 
provides adequate safety and strength. The owner shall submit detailed 
plans, material component specifications, and design criteria, including 
the expected operating environment, resulting loads on the vessel, and 
design limitations for such vessel, to the Marine Safety Center.

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