[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: 46CFR185.315]

[Page 305]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 185--OPERATIONS--Table of Contents
 
             Subpart C--Miscellaneous Operating Requirements
 
Sec. 185.315  Verification of vessel compliance with applicable stability requirements.

    After loading and prior to departure and at all other times 
necessary to assure the safety of the vessel, the master shall determine 
that the vessel complies with all applicable stability requirements in 
the vessel's trim and stability book, stability letter, Certificate of 
Inspection, and Load Line Certificate, as the case may be. The vessel 
may not depart until it is in compliance with these requirements.