[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: 46CFR176.112]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 176_INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents
 
                   Subpart A_Certificate of Inspection
 
Sec. 176.112  Total persons permitted.

    The cognizant OCMI determines the total number of persons permitted 
to be carried on a vessel. In determining the total number of persons 
permitted to be carried, the OCMI may consider stability restrictions 
and subdivision requirements of the vessel, the vessel's route, general 
arrangement, means of escape, lifesaving equipment, the minimum manning 
requirements, and the maximum number of passengers permitted in 
accordance with Sec. 176.113.

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