[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: 46CFR189.35-3]

[Page 351]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 189_INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents
 
                   Subpart 189.35_Weight Handling Gear
 
Sec. 189.35-3  Intent.

    (a) In recognition of the special nature of oceanographic research 
vessel operations, it is intended that maximum flexibility be given to 
the owner or operator in complying with the safety requirements for 
weight handling gear in this subpart. The primary interest of the Coast 
Guard shall extend to hazards associated with the connections to the 
vessel, dangerous moving parts, extremes in temperature and shock 
hazards.