[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: 46CFR177.340]

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                           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. 177.340  Alternate design considerations.

    When the structure of vessel is of novel design, unusual form, or 
special materials, which cannot be reviewed or approved in accordance 
with Sec. Sec. 177.300, 177.310 or 177.315, the structure may be 
approved by the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center, when it can be 
shown by systematic analysis based on engineering principles that the 
structure provides adequate safety and strength. The owner shall submit 
detailed plans, material component specifications, and design criteria, 
including the expected operating environment, resulting loads on the 
vessel, and design limitations for such vessel, to the Marine Safety 
Center.