[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: 46CFR189.45-1]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 189--INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents
 
                 Subpart 189.45--Repairs and Alterations
 
Sec. 189.45-1  Notice required.


    (a) No repairs or alterations affecting the stability or safety of 
the vessel with regard to the hull, machinery, and equipment shall be 
made without the knowledge of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
    (b) Drawings of alterations shall be approved before work is started 
unless deemed unnecessary by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.
    (c) Drawings will not be required for repairs in kind.
    (d) Notice is not required for repairs or alterations to scientific 
equipment

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where the stability or safety of the vessel with regard to the hull and 
machinery or equipment is not affected.