---
kind: "unit"
title: "46"
title_heading: "Shipping"
key: "chI/subchT/part179"
level: "part"
label: "Part 179"
heading: "Subdivision, Damage Stability, and Watertight Integrity"
release: "ecfr-current"
date: "2026-08-27"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/chI-subchT-part179"
sections_count: 13
---

# Part 179 — Subdivision, Damage Stability, and Watertight Integrity

Title 46 C.F.R. — Shipping › Chapter I — Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security › Subchapter T — Small Passenger Vessels (under 100 Gross Tons)

## Contents

- [Subpart A — General Provisions](/cfr/46/chI-subchT-part179-subpartA.md)
- [Subpart B — Subdivision and Damage Stability Requirements](/cfr/46/chI-subchT-part179-subpartB.md)
- [Subpart C — Watertight Integrity Requirements](/cfr/46/chI-subchT-part179-subpartC.md)