§174.015. Intact stability.
46 C.F.R. § 174.015
Except as provided in § 174.020, in each condition of loading and operation, each barge must be shown by design calculations to have an area under the righting arm curve up to the angle of maximum righting arm, the downflooding angle, or 40 degrees, whichever angle is smallest, equal to or greater than—
15 foot-degrees (4.57 meter-degrees) for ocean and Great Lakes winter service; and
10 foot-degrees (3.05 meter-degrees) for lakes, bays, sounds, and Great Lakes summer service.
For the purpose of this section, downflooding angle means the static angle from the intersection of the vessel's centerline and waterline in calm water to the first opening that does not close watertight automatically.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 42 U.S.C. 9118, 9119, 9153; 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1. Section 174.180 also issued under sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905.
Source
Source: CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51048, Nov. 4, 1983, unless otherwise noted.