---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 64.45"
title: "46"
number: "64.45"
heading: "Securing devices."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/64.45"
---

# §64.45. Securing devices.


An MPT or its framework must have sufficient number of positive action securing devices, including hooks, lugs, or padeyes, to attach the unit to the vessel so that—

- (a) The stress does not exceed the standard contained in [§ 64.15](/cfr/46/64.15.md); and
- (b) **Additional lashing is not needed.**

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3703; 49 U.S.C. App. 1804; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.3.

### Source

Source: CGD 73-172, 39 FR 22950, June 25, 1974, unless otherwise noted.