---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 154.32"
title: "46"
number: "154.32"
heading: "Equivalents."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/154.32"
---

# §154.32. Equivalents.

- (a) A vessel that fails to meet the standards in this part for an endorsement on a Certificate of Inspection or a Certificate of Compliance may meet an alternate standard if the Commandant (CG-ENG) finds that the alternate standard provides an equivalent or greater level of protection for the purpose of safety.
- (b) The Commandant (CG-ENG) considers issuance of a finding of equivalence to the standard required by this part if the person requesting the finding submits a written application to the Commandant (CG-ENG) that includes—
  - (1) A detailed explanation of the vessel's characteristics that do not meet the requirements in this part; and
  - (2) An explanation of how each substituted standard would enable the vessel to meet a level of safety that would be equivalent to or greater than the standard in this part.
- (c) Operational methods or procedures may not be substituted for a particular fitting, material, appliance, apparatus, item, or type of equipment required in this part.

## Notes

### Source

Source: CGD 77-069, 52 FR 31626, Aug. 21, 1987, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3703, 9101; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

### Source

Source: CGD 74-289, 44 FR 26009, May 3, 1979, unless otherwise noted.