§42.30-1. Basis.
46 C.F.R. § 42.30-1
The zones and areas in this subpart are, in general, based on the following criteria—
Summer— not more than 10 percent winds of force 8 Beaufort (34 knots) or more.
Tropical— not more than 1 percent winds of force 8 Beaufort (34 knots) or more. Not more than one tropical storm in 10 years in an area of 5° square in any 1 separate calendar month.
In certain special areas, for practical reasons, some degree of relaxation has been found acceptable.
A chart is attached to the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966, which illustrates the zones and areas defined in this Convention and in this subpart.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[CGFR 68-60, 33 FR 10068, July 12, 1968, as amended by CGFR 68-126, 34 FR 9016, June 5, 1969]
Authority
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 5101-5116; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4; section 42.01-5 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.
Amendments
[CGFR 68-60, 33 FR 10068, July 12, 1968, as amended by CGFR 68-126, 34 FR 9016, June 5, 1969]