[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: 46CFR172.165]

[Page 153]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 172_SPECIAL RULES PERTAINING TO BULK CARGOES--Table of Contents
 
    Subpart G_Special Rules Pertaining to a Ship That Carries a Bulk 
       Liquefied Gas Regulated Under Subchapter O of This Chapter
 
Sec. 172.165  Intact stability calculations.

    (a) Design calculations must show that 2 inches (50mm) of positive 
metacentric height can be maintained by each tankship when it is being 
loaded and unloaded.
    (b) For the purpose of demonstrating compliance with the 
requirements of paragraph (a) of this section, the effects of the 
addition of water ballast may be considered.