[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] [Page 207] 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. [[Page 208]]