§179.115. Applicability to existing vessels.
46 C.F.R. § 179.115
An existing vessel must comply with the subdivision, damage stability, and watertight integrity regulations which were applicable to the vessel on March 10, 1996, or, as an alternative, the vessel may comply with the regulations in this part.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 43 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.
Source
Source: CGD 85-080, 61 FR 971, Jan. 10, 1996, unless otherwise noted.