---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 144.205"
title: "46"
number: "144.205"
heading: "Structural standards for a new vessel."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/144.205"
---

# §144.205. Structural standards for a new vessel.

- (a) Except as provided in paragraphs [(b)](#b) and [(c)](#c) of this section, a new vessels must comply with the standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) as provided in the following table.
- (b) Alternate design standards to comply with this subpart may be approved in accordance with [§ 136.115](/cfr/46/136.115.md) of this subchapter.
- (c) The current standards of a recognized classification society, other than ABS, may be used provided they are accepted by the Coast Guard as providing an equivalent level of safety.
- (d) The structural standard selected must be applied throughout the vessel including design, construction, installation, maintenance, alteration, and repair. Deviations are subject to approval by the Commanding Officer, Marine Safety Center.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308, 3316, 8104, 8904; 33 CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2.

### Source

Source: USCG-2006-24412, 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016, unless otherwise noted.