[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: 46CFR188.01-1]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 188--GENERAL PROVISIONS--Table of Contents
 
                  Subpart 188.01--Authority and Purpose
 
Sec. 188.01-1  Purpose of regulations.


    The purpose of the regulations in this subchapter is to set forth 
uniform minimum requirements for oceanographic research vessels 
designated in accordance with Sec. 3.10-1 of this title and subject to 
Coast Guard inspection requirements. The regulations are necessary

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to carry out the provisions of applicable laws governing inspection and 
certification of oceanographic research vessels and have the force of 
law.

[CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997]