[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 46, Volume 2] [Revised as of October 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 46CFR45.103] [Page 82] TITLE 46--SHIPPING CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED) PART 45_GREAT LAKES LOAD LINES--Table of Contents Subpart D_Conditions of Assignment Sec. 45.103 Structural stress and stability. (a) The nature and stowage of the cargo, ballast, and other variable weights must be such as to make the vessel stable and avoid unacceptable structural stress. (b) The vessel must meet all applicable stability and subdivision requirements of this chapter.