§45.5. Seasonal application of load lines.
46 C.F.R. § 45.5
For the purposes of the law and regulations prohibiting submergence of load lines (46 U.S.C. 88c; 46 CFR 42.07-10), the fresh water and salt water load lines marked under this part apply during the following seasons:
Summer load lines apply April 16 through April 30 and September 16 through September 30.
Except for hopper dredges operating at working freeboards in accordance with subpart C of part 44 of this chapter, the Assigning Authority may not allow for lesser freeboards.
Intermediate load lines apply October 1 through October 31 and April 1 through April 15.
Winter load lines apply November 1 through March 31.
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.