[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]

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                           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.