[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: 46CFR177.315]

[Page 228]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 177_CONSTRUCTION AND ARRANGEMENT--Table of Contents
 
                        Subpart C_Hull Structure
 
Sec. 177.315  Vessels of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) in length 
carrying not more than 12 passengers.

    The scantlings for a vessel of not more than 19.8 meters (65 feet) 
in length carrying not more than 12 passengers that do not meet the 
standards in Sec. Sec. 177.300 or 177.310 may be approved by the 
cognizant OCMI if the builder of the vessel establishes to the 
satisfaction of the OCMI that the design and construction of the vessel 
is adequate for the intended service.