[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 7] [Revised as of October 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 46CFR170.005] [Page 96] TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) PART 170_STABILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL INSPECTED VESSELS--Table of Contents Subpart A_General Provisions Sec. 170.005 Vessel alteration or repair. (a) Alterations and repairs to inspected vessels must be done-- (1) Under the direction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection; and (2) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, in accordance with the regulations in this subchapter, to the extent practicable. (b) Minor alterations and repairs may be done in accordance with regulations in effect at the time the vessel was contracted for.