CFR›Title 46›Chapter I›Part 179 ContainsSubparts A–CCorpusDaily eCFRDisplayed edition2026-04-24Last updated2026-04-24 PART 179—SUBDIVISION, DAMAGE STABILITY, AND WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY Subparts A Subpart A—General Provisions Sections 179.15–179.115 B Subpart B—Subdivision and Damage Stability Requirements Sections 179.210–179.240 C Subpart C—Watertight Integrity Requirements Sections 179.310–179.360 Authority43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.SourceCGD 85-080, 61 FR 971, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise noted. Previous 178 Part 178—Intact Stability and Seaworthiness Next 180 Part 180—Lifesaving Equipment and Arrangements