§45.147. Hatchway coamings.
46 C.F.R. § 45.147
Except where the Commandant determines that the safety of the vessel will not be impaired in any sea condition, each hatchway must have a coaming that is at least—
18 inches in position 1; and
12 inches in position 2.
Each hatchway coaming required by this section must be made of steel or equivalent material.
The height of these coamings may be reduced or omitted if the Commandant is satisfied that safety of the ship is not thereby impaired in any sea conditions.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 46 U.S.C. 5104, 5108; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.
Source
Source: CGD 73-49R, 38 FR 12290, May 10, 1973, unless otherwise noted.