Title 46

SECTION 42.20-3

42.20-3 Freeboard assignment: Type “A” vessels.

§ 42.20-3 Freeboard assignment: Type “A” vessels.

(a) A Type “A” vessel is assigned a freeboard not less than that based on table 42.20-15(a)(1) provided that the vessel meets the flooding standard in § 42.20-6.

(b) A vessel that meets the requirements of subpart D, F, or G of part 172 of this chapter is considered by the Coast Guard as meeting the flooding standard referenced in paragraph (a) of this section.

[CGD 79-153, 48 FR 38647, Aug. 25, 1983, as amended by CGD 79-023, 49 FR 26593, June 28, 1984]