[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2007]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR35.20-7]

[Page 481]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 35_OPERATIONS--Table of Contents
 
                        Subpart 35.20_Navigation
 
Sec. 35.20-7  Verification of vessel compliance with applicable 

stability requirements--TB/ALL.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this section, after 
loading and prior to departure and at all other times necessary to 
assure the safety of the vessel, the master or person in charge shall 
determine that the vessel complies with all applicable stability 
requirements in the vessels's trim and stability book, stability letter, 
Certificate of Inspection, and Load Line Certificate, as the case may 
be. The vessel may not depart until it is in compliance with these 
requirements.
    (b) When determining compliance with applicable stability 
requirements the vessel's draft, trim, and stability must be determined 
as necessary.
    (c) If a log book is required by Sec. 35.07-5, then the master or 
person in charge must enter an attestation statement verifying that the 
vessel complies with the applicable stability requirements at the times 
specified in paragraph (a) and any stability calculations made in 
support of the determination must be retained on board the vessel for 
the duration of the voyage.
    (d) Stability verification is not required for tank barges whose 
Certificate of Inspection carries draft restrictions for purposes other 
than stability.

[CGD 88-037, 57 FR 41821, Sept. 11, 1992]