Subchapter S-Subdivision and Stability: Part 170-Stability Require-Ments For All Inspected Ves - Sels

SUBCHAPTER S—SUBDIVISION AND STABILITY
PART 170—STABILITY REQUIRE- 170.200 Estimated lightweight vertical cen-

ter of gravity.
MENTS FOR ALL INSPECTED VES-
SELS Subpart G—Special Installations
Subpart A—General Provisions 170.235 Fixed ballast.
170.245 Form flotation material.
Sec.
170.001 Applicability. Subpart H—Watertight Bulkhead Doors
170.003 Right of appeal.
170.005 Vessel alteration or repair. 170.248 Applicability.
170.010 Equivalents. 170.250 Types and classes.
170.015 Incorporation by reference.
170.255 Class 1 doors; permissible locations.
170.020 OMB control numbers assigned pur-
suant to the Paperwork Reduction Act. 170.260 Class 2 doors; permissible locations.
170.265 Class 3 doors; required locations.
Subpart B—Definitions 170.270 Door design, operation, installation,
and testing.
170.050 General terms. 170.275 Special requirements for cargo space
170.055 Definitions concerning a vessel. watertight doors.
Subpart C—Plan Approval Subpart I—Free Surface
170.070 Applicability.
170.285 Free surface correction for intact
170.075 Plans.
stability calculations.
170.080 Stability booklet.
170.085 Information required before a sta- 170.290 Free surface correction for damage
bility test. stability calculations.
170.090 Calculations. 170.295 Special considerations for free sur-
170.093 Specific approvals. face of passive roll stabilization tanks.
170.095 Data submittal for a vessel equipped 170.300 Special consideration for free sur-
to lift. face of spoil in hopper dredge hoppers.
170.100 Addresses for submittal of plans and
calculations. AUTHORITY: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 2103,
3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980
Subpart D—Stability Instructions for Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR 1.46.
Operating Personnel SOURCE: CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4,
170.105 Applicability. 1983, unless otherwise noted.
170.110 Stability booklet.
170.120 Stability letter. Subpart A—General Provisions
170.125 Operating information for a vessel
engaged in lifting. § 170.001 Applicability.
170.135 Operating information for a vessel
with Type III subdivision. (a) This subchapter, except where
specifically stated otherwise, applies to
Subpart E—Weather Criteria each vessel contracted for on or after
170.160 Specific applicability. March 11, 1996, that is—
170.170 Calculations required. (1) Inspected under another sub-
170.173 Criterion for vessels of unusual pro- chapter of this chapter; or
portion and form. (2) A foreign vessel that must comply
Subpart F—Determination of Lightweight with the requirements in Subchapter 0
Displacement and Centers of Gravity of this chapter.
(b) Each vessel contracted for before
170.174 Specific applicability. March 11, 1996 may be constructed in
170.175 Stability test: General. accordance with the regulations in ef-
170.180 Plans and information required at
the stability test. fect at the time. However, any alter-
170.185 Stability test preparations. ations or repairs must be done in ac-
170.190 Stability test procedure modifica- cordance with § 170.005.
tions.
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§ 170.003 46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–02 Edition)
(c) Certain regulations in this sub- material is on file at the Office of the
chapter apply only to limited cat- Federal Register, 800 North Capitol
egories of vessels. Specific applica- Street, NW., Suite 700, Washington,
bility statements are provided at the DC, and at the U.S. Coast Guard, Office
beginning of those regulations. of Design and Engineering Standards
[CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as
(G–MSE), 2100 Second Street SW.,
amended by CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41825, Sept. 11, Washington, DC 20593–0001 and is avail-
1992; CGD 85–080, 61 FR 943, Jan. 10, 1996] able from the sources indicated in
paragraph (b) of this section.
§ 170.003 Right of appeal. (b) The material approved for incor-
Any person directly affected by a de- poration by reference in this part and
cision or action taken under this sub- the sections affected are:
chapter, by or on behalf of the Coast American Society for Testing and Materials
Guard, may appeal therefrom in ac- (ASTM)
cordance with subpart 1.03 of this chap-
100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken,
ter.
PA 19428–2959.
[CGD 88–033, 54 FR 50382, Dec. 6, 1989] ASTM F 1196–94, Standard Specifica-
tion for Sliding Watertight Door
§ 170.005 Vessel alteration or repair. Assemblies—170.270
(a) Alterations and repairs to in- ASTM F 1197–89 (1994), Standard Speci-
spected vessels must be done— fication for Sliding Watertight
Door Control Systems—170.270
(1) Under the direction of the Officer
in Charge, Marine Inspection; and Military Specification
(2) Except as provided in paragraph
Naval Publications and Forms Center, Code
(b) of this section, in accordance with 1052, 5801 Tabor Avenue, Philadelphia,
the regulations in this subchapter, to PA 19120
the extent practicable. MIL–P–21929B, Plastic Material, Cel-
(b) Minor alterations and repairs may lular Polyurethane, Foam in
be done in accordance with regulations Place, Rigid, 1970 ............................170.245
in effect at the time the vessel was
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
contracted for.
Publications Section, International Mari-
§ 170.010 Equivalents. time Organization, 4 Albert Embank-
ment, London SE1 7SR, United Kingdom
Substitutions for fittings, equipment,
Resolution A.265 (VIII) .........................170.135
arrangements, calculations, informa-
tion, or tests required in this sub- [CGD 88–032, 56 FR 35827, July 29, 1991, as
chapter may be approved by the Com- amended by CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50468, Sept. 29,
1995; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50734, Sept. 27, 1996;
mandant, the Commanding Officer,
CGD 97–057, 62 FR 51049, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG–
U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Cen- 1999–5151, 64 FR 67186, Dec. 1, 1999]
ter, 400 Seventh St., SW., Washington,
DC 20590–0001 or the Officer in Charge, § 170.020 OMB control numbers as-
Marine Inspection, if the substitution signed pursuant to the Paperwork
provides an equivalent level of safety. Reduction Act.
[CGD 89–025, 54 FR 19572, May 8, 1989, as (a) Purpose. This section collects and
amended by CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50734, Sept. 27, displays the control numbers assigned
1996] to information collection and record-
keeping requirements in this sub-
§ 170.015 Incorporation by reference. chapter by the Office of Management
(a) Certain material is incorporated and Budget (OMB) pursuant to the Pa-
by reference into this part with the ap- perwork Reduction Act of 1980 (44
proval of the Director of the Federal U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). The Coast Guard in-
Register in accordance with 5 U.S.C. tends that this section comply with the
552(a). To enforce any edition other requirements of 44 U.S.C. 3507(f), which
than that specified in paragraph (b) of requires that agencies display a cur-
this section, the Coast Guard must rent control number assigned by the
publish notice of change in the FED- OMB for each approved agency infor-
ERAL REGISTER and make the material mation collection requirement.
available to the public. All approved (b) Display.
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Coast Guard, DOT § 170.055
46 CFR part— Current OMB control No. (4) The Gulf of Alaska; and
§ 170.075 ................................... 2115–0095, 2115–0114,
(5) Any other waters designated as
2115–0130, 2115–0131 ‘‘oceans’’ by the Commandant.
§ 170.080 ................................... 2115–0095, 2115–0114, (g) Officer in Charge Marine Inspection
2115–0130, 2115–0131 (OCMI) means an officer of the Coast
§ 170.085 ................................... 2115–0095, 2115–0114,
2115–0130, 2115–0131 Guard who commands a Marine Inspec-
§ 170.090 ................................... 2115–0095, 2115–0114, tion Zone described in 33 CFR part 3 or
2115–0130, 2115–0131 an authorized representative of that of-
§ 170.095 ................................... 2115–0095, 2115–0114,
2115–0130, 2115–0131
ficer.
§ 170.100 ................................... 2115–0095, 2115–0114, (h) Oil means oil of any kind or in
2115–0130, 2115–0131 any form, and includes but is not lim-
§ 170.110 ................................... 2115–0095, 2115–0114,
2115–0130, 2115–0131
ited to petroleum, fuel oil, sludge, oil
§ 170.120 ................................... 2115–0095, 2115–0114, refuse, and oil mixed with wastes other
2115–0130, 2115–0131 than dredged spoil.
§ 170.125 ................................... 2115–0095, 2115–0114,
2115–0130, 2115–0131
(i) Partially protected waters means—
§ 170.135 ................................... 2115–0095, 2115–0114, (1) Waters within 20 nautical miles
2115–0130, 2115–0131 (37 kilometers) of the mouth of a har-
§ 170.180 ................................... 2115–0095, 2115–0114, bor of safe refuge, unless determined by
2115–0130, 2115–0131
§ 170.210 ................................... 2115–0589 the OCMI to be exposed waters; and
(2) Those portions of rivers, harbors,
lakes, etc. which the OCMI determines
[CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41825, Sept. 11, 1992]
not to be sheltered.
(j) Protected waters means sheltered
Subpart B—Definitions waters presenting no special hazards
§ 170.050 General terms. such as most rivers, harbors, lakes, etc.
(k) Rivers means any river, canal, or
(a) Commanding Officer, Marine Safety any other similar body of water des-
Center (CO, MSC) means a district com- ignated by the OCMI.
mander described in 33 CFR part 3
whose command includes a merchant [CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as
marine technical office or an author- amended by CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34537, Sept. 7,
ized representative of the district com- 1988]
mander. § 170.055 Definitions concerning a ves-
(b) Commandant means the Com- sel.
mandant of the Coast Guard or an au-
thorized representative of the Com- (a) Auxiliary sailing vessel means a
mandant. vessel capable of being propelled both
(c) Exposed waters means waters more by mechanical means and by sails.
than 20 nautical miles (37 kilometers) (b) Barge means a vessel not equipped
from the mouth of a harbor of safe ref- with a means of self-propulsion.
uge and other waters which the Officer (c) Beam or B means the maximum
in Charge, Marine Inspection deter- width of a vessel from—
mines to present special hazards due to (1) Outside of planking to outside of
weather or other circumstances. planking on wooden vessels; and
(d) Great Lakes includes both the wa- (2) Outside of frame to outside of
ters of the Great Lakes and of the St. frame on all other vessels.
Lawrence River as far east as a (d) Bulkhead deck means the upper-
straight line drawn from Cap de most deck to which watertight bulk-
Rosiers to West Point, Anticosti Is- heads and the watertight shell extend.
land, and west of a line along the 63rd (e) Downflooding means, except as
meridian from Anticosti Island to the provided in § 174.035(b), the entry of sea-
north shore of the St. Lawrence River. water through any opening into the
(e) Lakes, Bays, and Sounds includes hull or superstructure of an undamaged
the waters of any lake, bay, or sound, vessel due to heel, trim, or submer-
except the Great Lakes. gence of the vessel.
(f) Oceans includes the waters of— (f) Documented alterations means
(1) Any ocean; changes to the vessel which are re-
(2) The Gulf of Mexico; flected in the approved stability infor-
(3) The Caribbean Sea; mation carried on board the vessel.
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(g) Downflooding angle means, except (j) Lightweight means with fixed bal-
as specified by §§ 171.055(f), 172.090(d), last and with machinery liquids at op-
173.095(e), 174.015(b), and 174.035(b)(2) of erating levels but without any cargo,
this chapter, the static angle from the stores, consumable liquids, water bal-
intersection of the vessel’s centerline last, or persons and their effects.
and waterline in calm water to the (k) Main transverse watertight bulk-
first opening that cannot be closed wa- head means a transverse bulkhead that
tertight and through which must be maintained watertight in
downflooding can occur. order for the vessel to meet the damage
(h) Draft means the vertical distance stability and subdivision requirements
from the molded baseline amidships to in this subchapter.
the waterline. (l) Major conversion, as applied to
(i) Length means the distance be- Great Lakes bulk carriers, means a
tween fore and aft points on a vessel. conversion of an existing vessel that
The following specific terms are used substantially changes the dimensions
and correspond to specific fore and aft or carrying capacity of the vessel or
points: changes the the type of vessel or sub-
(1) Length between perpendiculars stantially prolongs its life or that oth-
(LBP) means the horizontal distance erwise so changes the vessel that it is
measured between perpendiculars essentially a new vessel.
taken at the forward-most and after- (m) Permeability is the percentage of
most points on the waterline cor- the volume of a space that can be occu-
responding to the deepest operating pied by water.
draft. For a small passenger vessel (n) Sailing vessel means a vessel pro-
which has underwater projections ex- pelled only by sails.
tending forward of the forward-most (o) Ship means a self-propelled vessel.
point or aft of the after-most point on (p) Tank vessel means a vessel that is
the deepest waterline of the vessel, the specially constructed or converted to
Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard carry liquid bulk cargo in tanks.
Marine Safety Center, may include the (q) Tank barge means a tank vessel
length or a portion of the length of the not equipped with a means of self-pro-
underwater projections in the value pulsion.
used for the LBP for the purposes of (r) Tank ship means a tank vessel
this subchapter. The length or a por- propelled by mechanical means or
tion of the length of projections which sails.
contribute more than 2 percent of the (s) Vessel means any vessel and in-
underwater volume of the vessel is nor- cludes both ships and barges.
mally added to the actual LBP. (t) Weather deck means the uppermost
(2) Length overall (LOA) means the deck exposed to the weather.
horizontal distance between the for- (u) Existing sailing school vessel means
ward-most and after-most points on a sailing vessel whose keel was laid
the hull. prior to (January 9, 1986), which has an
(3) Length on the waterline (LWL) application for initial inspection for
means the horizontal distance between certification as a sailing school vessel
the forward-most and after-most points on file with the Coast Guard prior to
on a vessel’s waterline. (January 9, 1987), and whose initial in-
(4) Length on deck (LOD) means the spection for certification is completed
length between the forward-most and prior to (January 9, 1988).
after-most points on a specified deck (v) New sailing school vessel means a
measured along the deck, excluding sailing school vessel which is not an
sheer. existing sailing school vessel.
(5) Load line length (LLL) has the (w) Small passenger vessel means a ves-
same meaning that is provided for the sel of less than 100 gross tons—
term length in § 42.13–15(a) of this chap- (1) Carrying more than 6 passengers,
ter. including at least one passenger for
(6) Mean length is the average of the hire;
length between perpendiculars (LBP) (2) That is chartered with the crew
and the length on deck (LOD). provided or specified by the owner or
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owner’s representative and carrying and approval of plans must also submit
more than 6 passengers; three copies for plan review being con-
(3) That is chartered with no crew ducted by the Coast Guard Marine
provided or specified by the owner or Safety Center or four copies for plan
owner’s representative and carrying review being conducted by the Amer-
more than 12 passengers; or ican Bureau of Shipping (ABS) of each
(4) That is a submersible vessel car- of the following plans:
rying at least one passenger for hire. (1) General arrangement plan of
[CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as decks, holds, and inner bottoms includ-
amended by CGD 83–005, 51 FR 923, Jan. 9, ing inboard and outboard profiles.
1986; 51 FR 3785, Jan. 30, 1986; CGD 80–159, 51 (2) Lines.
FR 33059, Sept. 18, 1986; 51 FR 35515, Oct. 6,
(3) Curves of form.
1986; CGD 89–037, 57 FR 41825, Sept. 11, 1992;
CGD 82–004 and CGD 86–074, 60 FR 57671, Nov. (4) Capacity plan showing capacities
16, 1995; CGD 85–080, 61 FR 943, Jan. 10, 1996; and vertical, longitudinal, and trans-
CGD 82–004 and CGD 86–074, 62 FR 49353, Sept. verse centers of gravity of stowage
19, 1997] spaces and tanks.
(5) Tank sounding tables showing—
Subpart C—Plan Approval (i) Capacities, vertical centers of
gravity, and longitudinal centers of
§ 170.070 Applicability. gravity in graduated intervals; and
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (ii) Free surface data for each tank.
(b) of this section, this subpart applies (6) Draft mark locations including
to each vessel. longitudinal location and vertical ref-
(b) This subpart does not apply to erence points.
any of the following vessels unless the (b) Each small passenger vessel that
stability of the vessel is questioned by is designed to comply with the alter-
the OCMI: nate intact stability requirements in
(1) A passenger vessel that— § 178.320 of this subchapter and the sim-
(i) Is less than 100 gross tons;
plified method of spacing main trans-
(ii) Is less than 65 feet (19.8 meters)
verse watertight bulkheads in § 179.220
LOD measured over the weather deck;
of this subchapter does not have to
and
(iii) Carries 49 or less passengers. submit the plans required by paragraph
(2) A deck cargo barge that complies (a) of this section.
with the requirements in § 174.020 of [CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as
this chapter. amended by CGD 85–080, 61 FR 944, Jan. 10,
(3) A tank vessel that only carries a 1996; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51217, Sept. 30, 1997]
product listed in § 30.25–1 of this chap-
ter and that is less than 150 gross tons. § 170.080 Stability booklet.
(4) A tank barge that— Before issuing an original certificate
(i) Operates only in rivers or lakes, of inspection, the following number of
bays, and sounds service; copies of the stability booklet required
(ii) Does not have to meet 33 CFR by § 170.110 must be submitted for ap-
part 157, subpart B; and proval; three copies for plan review
(iii) Only carries a product listed in being conducted by the Coast Guard
§ 30.25–1 of this chapter. Marine Safety Center or four copies for
(5) A sailing school vessel that is an
plan review being conducted by the
open boat that complies with the re-
ABS.
quirements in § 173.063(e) of this sub-
chapter. [CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51217, Sept. 30, 1997]
[CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as
amended by CGD 83–005, 51 FR 923, Jan. 9,
§ 170.085 Information required before
1986]
a stability test.
If a stability test is to be performed,
§ 170.075 Plans. a stability test procedure that contains
(a) Except as provided in paragraph the information prescribed in
(b) of this section, each applicant for § 170.185(g) must be submitted to the
an original certificate of inspection Coast Guard Marine Safety Center or
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the ABS at least two weeks before the enth St., SW., Washington, DC 20590–
test. 0001.
[CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51217, Sept. 30, 1997] (c) The American Bureau of Shipping
(ABS), Two World Trade Center, 106th
§ 170.090 Calculations. Floor, New York, NY 10048.
(a) Except as provided in § 170.098, all (d) The American Bureau of Shipping
calculations required by this sub- (ABS), ABS Plaza, 16855 North Chase
chapter must be submitted with the Dr., Houston, TX 77060–6008.
plans required by § 170.075. [CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51217, Sept. 30, 1997]
(b) If it is necessary to compute and
plot any of the following curves as part
of the calculations required in this sub- Subpart D—Stability Instructions for
chapter, these plots must also be sub- Operating Personnel
mitted:
(1) Righting arm or moment curves. § 170.105 Applicability.
(2) Heeling arm or moment curves. (a) Except as provided in paragraph
(3) Cross curves of stability. (b) of this section, this subpart applies
(4) Floodable length curves. to each vessel.
(b) This subpart does not apply to
§ 170.093 Specific approvals. any of the following vessels unless the
Certain rules in this subchapter re- stability of the vessel is questioned by
quire specific approval of equipment or the OCMI:
arrangements by the Commandant, (1) A deck cargo barge that complies
OCMI, or Coast Guard Marine Safety with the requirements in § 174.020 of
Center. These approval determinations this chapter.
will be made as a part of the plan re- (2) A tank vessel that only carries a
view process. When plan review is con- product listed in § 30.25–1 of this chap-
ducted by the ABS, ABS is authorized ter and that is less than 150 gross tons.
to make the approval. (3) A tank barge that—
[CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51217, Sept. 30, 1997] (i) Operates only in rivers or lakes,
bays, and sounds service;
§ 170.095 Data submittal for a vessel (ii) Does not have to meet 33 CFR
equipped to lift. part 157, subpart B; and
The following data must be sub- (iii) Only carries a product listed in
mitted with the plans required by § 30.25–1 of this chapter.
§ 170.075 if the vessel is engaged in lift- (4) A sailing school vessel that is an
ing and is required to comply with sub- open boat that complies with the re-
part B of part 173 of this chapter: quirements in § 173.063(e) of this sub-
(a) A graph of maximum hook load chapter.
versus maximum crane radius.
(b) A table of crane radius versus the [CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as
maximum distance above the main amended by CGD 83–005, 51 FR 923, Jan. 9,
1986; CGD 85–080, 61 FR 944, Jan. 10, 1996]
deck to which the hook load can be
raised. § 170.110 Stability booklet.
(c) A table showing maximum
vertical and transverse moments at (a) Except as provided in paragraph
which the crane is to operate. (e) of this section, a stability booklet
must be prepared for each vessel, ex-
§ 170.100 Addresses for submittal of cept for mobile offshore drilling units
plans and calculations. subject to the operating manual re-
The plans, information, and calcula- quirements of § 109.121 of this chapter.
tions required by this subpart must be (b) Each stability booklet must be
submitted to one of the following: approved by the Coast Guard Marine
(a) The Marine Safety Office in the Safety Center or the ABS.
zone where the vessel is to be built or (c) Each stability book must contain
altered. sufficient information to enable the
(b) Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast master to operate the vessel in compli-
Guard Marine Safety Center, 400 Sev- ance with applicable regulations in this
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subchapter. Information on loading re- (15) Any other necessary guidance for
strictions used to determine compli- the safe operation of the vessel under
ance with applicable intact and dam- normal and emergency conditions.
age stability criteria must encompass (16) For each self-propelled hopper
the entire range of operating drafts and dredge with a working freeboard, the
the entire range of the operating trims. maximum specific gravity allowed for
Information must include an effective dredge spoil.
procedure for supervision and reporting (e) A stability booklet is not required
of the opening and closing of all load- if sufficient information to enable the
ing doors, where applicable. master to operate the vessel in compli-
(d) The format of the stability book- ance with the applicable regulations in
let and the information included will this subchapter can be placed on the
vary dependent on the vessel type and Certificate of Inspection, Load Line
operation. Units of measure used in the Certificate, or in the stability letter
stability booklet must agree with the required in § 170.120.
units of measure of the draft markings. (f) On board electronic stability com-
In developing the stability booklet, puters may be used as an adjunct to
consideration must be given to includ- the required booklet, but the required
ing the following information: booklet must contain all necessary in-
(1) A general description of the ves- formation to allow for the evaluation
sel, including lightweight data. of the stability of any intact condition
(2) Instructions on the use of the that can be evaluated by use of the
booklet. computer.
(3) General arrangement plans show- [CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as
ing watertight compartments, closures, amended by CGD 83–071, 52 FR 6979, Mar. 6,
vents, downflooding angles, and allow- 1987; CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34537, Sept. 7, 1988;
able deck loadings. CGD 76–080, 54 FR 36977, Sept. 6, 1989; CGD 89–
(4) Hydrostatic curves or tables. 037, 57 FR 41825, Sept. 11, 1992; CGD 95–028, 62
(5) Capacity plan showing capacities FR 51217, Sept. 30, 1997]
and vertical, longitudinal, and trans-
§ 170.120 Stability letter.
verse centers of gravity of stowage
spaces and tanks. (a) Except as provided in paragraph
(6) Tank sounding tables showing ca- (b) of this section, each vessel must
pacities, vertical centers of gravity, have a stability letter issued by the
and longitudinal centers of gravity in Coast Guard or the ABS before the ves-
graduated intervals and showing free sel is placed into service. This letter
surface data for each tank. sets forth conditions of operation.
(7) Information on loading restric- (b) A stability letter is not required
tions, such as a maximum KG or min- if the information can be placed on the
imum GM curve that can be used to de- Certificate of Inspection or the Load
termine compliance with applicable in- Line Certificate.
tact and damage stability criteria. [CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as
(8) Examples of loading conditions. amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51217, Sept. 30,
(9) A rapid and simple means for eval- 1997]
uating other loading conditions.
(10) A brief description of the sta- § 170.125 Operating information for a
bility calculations done including as- vessel engaged in lifting.
sumptions. In addition to the information re-
(11) General precautions for pre- quired in § 170.110, the following infor-
venting unintentional flooding. mation must be included in the sta-
(12) A table of contents and index for bility booklet of a vessel that is re-
the booklet. quired to comply with § 173.005 of this
(13) Each ship condition which, if subchapter:
damage occurs, may require cross- (a) Non-counterballasted vessel. If a
flooding for survival and information vessel is not counterballasted, stability
concerning the use of any special cross- information setting forth hook load
flooding fittings. limits corresponding to boom radii
(14) The amount and location of fixed based on the intact stability criterion
ballast. in § 173.020 must be provided.
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(b) Counterballasted vessel. If a vessel (c) This subpart does not apply to the
is counterballasted with water, the fol- following vessels:
lowing information must be provided: (1) A tank barge that carries a prod-
(1) Instructions on the effect of the uct listed in Table 151.01–10(b) of this
free surface of the counterballast chapter.
water. (2) A mobile offshore drilling unit.
(2) Instructions on the amounts of (3) A vessel that performs the test re-
counterballast needed to compensate quired by § 171.030(c) of this subchapter.
for hook load heeling moments. [CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as
(3) If a vessel has fixed amended by CGD 83–005, 51 FR 923, Jan. 9,
counterballast, a table of draft versus 1986; CGD 85–080, 61 FR 944, Jan. 10, 1996]
maximum vertical moment of deck
cargo and hook load combined. § 170.170 Calculations required.
(4) If a vessel has variable (a) Each vessel must be shown by de-
counterballast, a table of draft versus sign calculations to have a metacentric
maximum vertical moment of deck height (GM) that is equal to or greater
cargo and hook load combined for each than the following in each condition of
counterballasted condition. loading and operation:
§ 170.135 Operating information for a PAH
vessel with Type III subdivision. GM ≥
(a) In addition to the information re- W tan (T)
quired in § 170.110, the stability booklet Where—
of a passenger vessel with Type III sub- P=.005+(L/14,200)2 tons/ft2 . . . for ocean serv-
division must contain the information ice, Great Lakes winter service, or serv-
required by Regulation 8(b) of IMO Res- ice on exposed waters.
olution A.265 (VIII). P=.055+(L/1309)2 metric tons/m2 . . . for
(b) International Maritime Organiza- ocean service, Great Lakes winter serv-
ice, or service on exposed waters.
tion Resolution A.265 (VIII) is incor-
P=.0033+(L/14,200)2 tons/ft2 . . . for Great
porated by reference into this part. Lakes summer service or service on par-
(c) As used in IMO Resolution A.265 tially protected waters.
(VIII), Administration means the Com- P=.036+(L/1309)2 metric tons/m2 . . . for Great
mandant, U. S. Coast Guard. lakes summer service or service on par-
tially protected waters.
P=.0025+(L/14,200)2 tons/ft2 . . . for service on
Subpart E—Weather Criteria protected waters.
P=.028+(L/1309)2 metric tons/m2 . . . for serv-
§ 170.160 Specific applicability ice on protected waters.
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs L=LBP in feet (meters).
(b) and (c) of this section, this subpart A=projected lateral area in square feet
applies to each vessel. (square meters) of the portion of the ves-
sel and deck cargo above the waterline.
(b) This subpart does not apply to H=the vertical distance in feet (meters) from
any of the following vessels unless the the center of A to the center of the un-
stability of the vessel is questioned by derwater lateral area or approximately
the OCMI: to the one-half draft point.
(1) A deck cargo barge that complies W=displacement in long (metric) tons.
with the requirements in § 174.020 of T=either:
this chapter. (1) the lesser of either 14 degrees heel or
(2) A tank vessel that only carries a the angle of heel in degrees at which one-half
the freeboard to the deck edge is immersed;
product listed in § 30.25–1 of this chap- or
ter and that is— (2) for a sailing vessel, T = the lesser of ei-
(i) Less than 150 gross tons; or ther 14 degrees or the angle of heel in degrees
(ii) A tank barge that operates only to the deck edge.
in river or lakes, bays, and sounds serv- The deck edge is to be taken as the inter-
ice. section of the sideshell and the uppermost
(3) A sailing school vessel that is an continuous deck below which the sideshell is
weathertight.
open boat that complies with the re-
quirements in § 173.063(e) of this sub- (b) If approved by the Coast Guard
chapter. Marine Safety Center or the ABS, a
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larger value of T may be used for a ves- meter-degrees) up to an angle of heel of

sel with a discontinuous weather deck 30 degrees;
or abnormal sheer. (5) An area under each righting arm
(c) When doing the calculations re- curve of at least 16.9 foot-degrees (5.15
quired by paragraph (a) of this section meter-degrees) up to an angle of heel of
for a sailing vessel or auxiliary sailing 40 degrees or the downflooding angle,
vessel, the vessel must be assumed— whichever is less; and
(1) To be under bare poles; or (6) An area under each righting arm
(2) If the vessel has no auxiliary pro- curve between the angles of 30 degrees
pulsion, to have storm sails set and and 40 degrees, or between 30 degrees
trimmed flat. and the downflooding angle if this
(d) The criterion specified in this sec- angle is less than 40 degrees, of not less
tion is generally limited in application than 5.6 foot-degrees (1.72 meter-de-
to flush deck, mechanically powered grees).
vessels of ordinary proportions and (c) Each vessel must have—
form that carry cargo below the main (1) An initial metacentric height
deck. On other types of vessels, the (GM) of at least 0.49 feet (0.15 meters);
Coast Guard Marine Safety Center or (2) A maximum righting arm that oc-
the ABS requires calculations in addi- curs at an angle of heel not less than 15
tion to those in paragraph (a) of this degrees;
section. On a mechanically powered (3) An area under each righting arm
vessel under 328 feet (100 meters) in curve of at least 16.9 foot-degrees (5.15
length, other than a tugboat or a meter-degrees) up to an angle of heel of
towboat, the requirements in § 170.173 40 degrees or the downflooding angle,
are applied. whichever is less;
(4) An area under each righting arm
[CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983; 49 FR
curve between the angles of 30 degrees
37384, Sept. 24, 1984, as amended by CGD 88–
070, 53 FR 34537, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 85–080, 61 and 40 degrees, or between 30 degrees
FR 944, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20556, May 7, 1996; and the downflooding angle if this
CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51217, Sept. 30, 1997] angle is less than 40 degrees, of not less
than 5.6 foot-degrees (1.72 meter-de-
§ 170.173 Criterion for vessels of un- grees); and
usual proportion and form. (5) An area under each righting arm
(a) If required by the Coast Guard curve up to the angle of maximum
Marine Safety Center or the ABS, each righting arm of not less than the area
mechanically powered vessel less than determined by the following equation:
328 feet (100 meters) LLL, other than a
A=10.3+0.187 (30¥Y) foot-degrees
tugboat or towboat, must be shown by
design calculations to comply with— A=3.15+0.057 (30¥Y) meter-degrees
(1) Paragraph (b) or (c) of this section
if the maximum righting arm occurs at where—
an angle of heel less than or equal to 30 A=area in foot-degrees (meter-degrees).
degrees; or Y=angle of maximum righting arm, de-
(2) Paragraph (b) of this section if the grees.
maximum righting arm occurs at an (d) For the purpose of demonstrating
angle of heel greater than 30 degrees. compliance with paragraphs (b) and (c)
(b) Each vessel must have— of this section, at each angle of heel a
(1) An initial metacentric height vessel’s righting arm is calculated
(GM) of at least 0.49 feet (0.15 meters); after the vessel is permitted to trim
(2) A righting arm (GZ) of at least free until the trimming moment is
0.66 feet (0.20 meters) at an angle of zero.
heel equal to or greater than 30 de- (e) For the purpose of demonstrating
grees; acceptable stability on the vessels de-
(3) A maximum righting arm that oc- scribed in § 170.170(d) as having unusual
curs at an angle of heel not less than 25 proportion and form, compliance with
degrees; paragraphs (a) through (d) of this sec-
(4) An area under each righting arm tion or the following criteria is re-
curve of at least 10.3 foot-degrees (3.15 quired:
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(1) For partially protected routes, the ABS determines that an accurate
there must be— estimate of the vessel’s lightweight
(i) Positive righting arms to at least characteristics can be made and that
35 degrees of heel; locating the precise position of the ves-
(ii) No down flooding point to at least sel’s vertical center of gravity is not
20 degrees; and necessary to ensure that the vessel has
(iii) At least 15 foot-degrees of energy adequate stability in all probable load-
to the smallest of the following angles: ing conditions.
(A) Angle of maximum righting arm.
[CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as
(B) Angle of down flooding. amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51218, Sept. 30,
(C) 40 degrees. 1997; USCG–1998–4442, 63 FR 52192, Sept. 30,
(2) For protected routes, there must 1998]
be—
(i) Positive righting arms to at least § 170.180 Plans and information re-
25 degrees of heel; quired at the stability test.
(ii) No down flooding point to at least The owner of a vessel must provide
15 degrees; and the following Coast Guard or ABS ap-
(iii) At least 10 foot-degrees of energy proved plans and information to the
to the smallest of the following angles: authorized Coast Guard or ABS rep-
(A) Angle of maximum righting arm. resentative at the time of the stability
(B) Angle of down flooding. test:
(C) 40 degrees. (a) Lines.
[CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as (b) Curves of form.
amended by CGD 85–080, 61 FR 944, Jan. 10, (c) Capacity plans showing capacities
1996; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51218, Sept. 30, 1997; and vertical and longitudinal centers of
CGD 85–080, 62 FR 51353, Sept. 30, 1997] gravity of stowage spaces and tanks.
(d) Tank sounding tables.
Subpart F—Determination of Light- (e) Draft mark locations.
weight Displacement and (f) General arrangement plan of
Centers of Gravity decks, holds, and inner bottoms.
(g) Inboard and outboard profiles.
§ 170.174 Specific applicability. (h) The stability test procedure de-
This subpart applies to each vessel scribed in § 170.185(g).
for which the lightweight displacement [CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as
and centers of gravity must be deter- amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51218, Sept. 30,
mined in order to do the calculations 1997]
required in this subchapter.
§ 170.185 Stability test preparations.
§ 170.175 Stability test: General. The following preparations must be
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs made before conducting a stability
(c) and (d) of this section and in test:
§ 170.200, the owner of a vessel must (a) The vessel must be as complete as
conduct a stability test of the vessel practicable at the time of the test.
and calculate its vertical and longitu- (b) Each tank vessel must be empty
dinal centers of gravity and its light- and dry, except that a tank may be
weight displacement. partially filled or full if the Coast
(b) An authorized Coast Guard or Guard Marine Safety Center or the
ABS representative must be present at ABS determines that empty and dry
each stability test conducted under tanks are impracticable and that the
this section. effect of filling or partial filling on the
(c) The stability test may be dis- location of the center of gravity and on
pensed with, or a deadweight survey the displacement can be accurately de-
may be substituted for the stability termined.
test, if the Coast Guard or the ABS has (c) All dunnage, tools, and other
a record of, or is provided with, the ap- items extraneous to the vessel must be
proved results of a stability test of a removed.
sister vessel. (d) The water depth at the mooring
(d) The stability test of a vessel may site must provide ample clearance
be dispensed with if the Coast Guard or against grounding.
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(e) Each mooring line must be ar- (b) When doing the calculations re-
ranged so that it does not interfere quired by §§ 170.170 and 172.065, the
with the inclination of the unit during vertical center of gravity of a tank ves-
the test. sel in the lightweight condition must
(f) The draft and axis of rotation se- be assumed to be equal to the following
lected for testing a mobile offshore percentage of the molded depth of the
drilling unit must be those that result vessel measured from the keel
in acceptable accuracy in calculating amidship:
the center of gravity and displacement (1) For a tank ship—70%.
of the unit. (2) For a tank barge—60%.
(g) The stability test procedure re- (c) As used in this section, molded
quired by § 170.085 must include the fol- depth has the same meaning that is
lowing: provided for the term in § 42.13–15(e) of
(1) Identification of the vessel to be this chapter.
tested. [CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as
(2) Date and location of the test. amended by CGD 85–080, 61 FR 944, Jan. 10,
(3) Inclining weight data. 1996]
(4) Pendulum locations and lengths.
(5) Approximate draft and trim of the Subpart G—Special Installations
vessel.
(6) Condition of each tank. § 170.235 Fixed ballast.
(7) Estimated items to be installed, (a) Fixed ballast, if used, must be—
removed, or relocated after the test, in- (1) Installed under the supervision of
cluding the weight and location of each the OCMI; and
item.
(2) Stowed in a manner that prevents
(8) Schedule of events. shifting of position.
(9) Person or persons responsible for (b) Fixed ballast may not be removed
conducting the test. from a vessel or relocated unless ap-
[CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as proved by the Coast Guard Marine
amended by CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34537, Sept. 7, Safety Center or the ABS. However,
1988; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51218, Sept. 30, 1997] ballast may be temporarily moved for
vessel examination or repair if done
§ 170.190 Stability test procedure under the supervision of the OCMI.
modifications.
The authorized Coast Guard or ABS [CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as
amended by CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34537, Sept. 7,
representative present at a stability 1988; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51218, Sept. 30, 1997]
test may allow a deviation from the re-
quirements of §§ 170.180 and 170.185 if § 170.245 Foam flotation material.
the representative determines that the
(a) Installation of foam must be ap-
deviation would not decrease the accu-
proved by the OCMI.
racy of the test results.
(b) If foam is used to comply with
[CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51218, Sept. 30, 1997] § 171.070(d), § 171.095(c), or § 173.063(e) of
this subchapter, the following applies:
§ 170.200 Estimated lightweight (1) Foam may be installed only in
vertical center of gravity. void spaces that are free of ignition
(a) Each tank vessel that does not sources.
carry a material listed in either Table (2) The foam must comply with MIL–
1 of part 153 or Table 4 of part 154 of P–21929B including the requirements
this chapter may comply with this sec- for fire resistance.
tion in lieu of § 170.175 if it— (3) A submergence test must be con-
(1) Is 150 gross tons or greater; ducted for a period of at least 7 days to
(2) Is of ordinary proportions and demonstrate whether the foam has ade-
form; quate strength to withstand a hydro-
(3) Has a flush weather deck, one or static head equivalent to that which
more longitudinal bulkheads, and no would be imposed if the vessel were
independent tanks; and submerged to its margin line.
(4) Is designed not to carry cargo (4) The effective buoyancy at the end
above the freeboard deck. of the submergence test must be used
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as the buoyancy credit; however, in no § 170.250 Types and classes.

case will a credit greater than 55 lbs (a) Watertight doors, except doors be-
per cubic foot (881 kilograms per cubic tween cargo spaces, are classed as fol-
meter) be allowed. lows:
(5) The structure enclosing the foam (1) Class 1—Hinged door.
must be strong enough to accommo- (2) Class 2—Sliding door, operated by
date the buoyancy of the foam. hand gear only.
(6) Piping and cables must not pass (3) Class 3—Sliding door, operated by
through foamed spaces unless they are power and by hand gear.
within piping and cable trunks acces- (b) The following types of watertight
sible from both ends. doors are not permitted:
(7) Sample specimens must be pre- (1) A plate door secured only by
pared during installation and the den- bolts; and
(2) A door required to be closed by
sity of the installed foam must be de-
dropping or by the action of dropping
termined.
weights.
(8) Foam may be installed adjacent (c) Whenever a door of a particular
to fuel tanks if the boundary between class is prescribed by these regulations,
the tank and space has double contin- a door of a class bearing a higher num-
uous fillet welds. ber may be used.
(9) MIL–P–21929B is incorporated by
reference into this part. § 170.255 Class 1 doors; permissible lo-
(10) The results of all tests and cal- cations.
culations must be submitted to the (a) Except as provided in paragraphs
OCMI. (b) and (c) of this section, Class 1 doors
(11) Blocked foam must— within passenger, crew, and working
(i) Be used in each area that may be spaces are permitted only above a
exposed to water; and deck, the molded line of which, at its
(ii) Have a protective cover approved lowest point at side, is at least 7 feet
(2.14 meters) above the deepest load
by the OCMI.
line.
[CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as (b) Class 1 doors are permitted within
amended by CGD 83–005, 51 FR 923, Jan. 9, passenger, crew, and working spaces,
1986] wherever located, if—
(1) In the judgment of the OCMI, the
Subpart H—Watertight Bulkhead door is in a location where it will be
Doors closed at all times except when actu-
ally in use; and
§ 170.248 Applicability. (2) The vessel is less than 150 gross
tons and will not proceed more than 20
(a) Except as provided in paragraph nautical miles (37 kilometers) from
(b) or paragraph (c) of this section, this shore; or
subpart applies to vessels with water- (3) The vessel is in rivers or lakes,
tight doors in bulkheads that have bays, and sounds service.
been made watertight to comply with (c) Class 1 doors are permitted in any
the flooding or damage stability regu- location on a vessel that—
lations in this subchapter (1) Is less than 100 gross tons; and
(b) A watertight door on a MODU (2) Will operate only in the offshore
must comply with § 174.100 of this sub- oil industry trade.
chapter. (d) Quick-acting Class 1 doors are
(c) A watertight door on a self-pro- permitted in any location on a vessel
pelled hopper dredge with a working that operates on the Great Lakes and
freeboard must comply with § 174.335 of is required to meet the damage sta-
this subchapter. bility standards of subpart H of part 172
of this chapter.
[CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as (e) For vessels required to meet the
amended by CGD 76–080, 54 FR 36977, Sept. 6, damage stability standards of subpart
1989] H of this chapter, when Class 1 doors
are installed below a deck the molded
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line of which at its lowest point at side sills are less than 2.14 meters above the
is less than 7 feet (2.14 meters) above deepest load line.
the deepest load line, an indicator light (d) Doors below a deck, the molded
for each door which warns when the line of which, at its lowest point at
door is open must be installed on the side, is less than 2.14 meters (7 feet)
bridge. above the deepest load line if—
[CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as (1) The vessel is engaged on a short
amended by CGD 80–159, 51 FR 33059, Sept. 18, international voyage as defined in
1986] § 171.010 of this subchapter; and
(2) The vessel is required by § 171.065
§ 170.260 Class 2 doors; permissible lo- of this subchapter to have a factor of
cations. subdivision of 0.5 or less.
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs [CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as
(b) and (c) of this section, a Class 2 amended by CGD 85–080, 61 FR 944, Jan. 10,
door is permitted only if— 1996; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50734, Sept. 27, 1996]
(1) Its sill is above the deepest load
line; and § 170.270 Door design, operation, in-
(2) It is not a door described in stallation, and testing.
§ 170.265(d). (a) Each Class 1 door must have a
(b) If passenger spaces are located quick action closing device operative
below the bulkhead deck, Class 2 doors from both sides of the door.
with sills below the deepest load line (b) Each Class 1 door on a vessel in
may be used if— ocean service must be designed to with-
(1) The number of watertight doors stand a head of water equivalent to the
located below the deepest load line depth from the sill of the door to the
that are used intermittently during op- margin line but in no case less than 10
eration of the vessel does not exceed feet (3.05 meters).
two, and; (c) Each Class 2 and Class 3 door
(2) The doors provide access to or are must—
within spaces containing machinery. (1) Be designed, constructed, tested,
(c) If no passenger spaces are located and marked in accordance with ASTM
below the bulkhead deck, Class 2 doors F 1196 (incorporated by reference, see
may be used if the number of water- § 170.015);
tight doors located below the deepest (2) Have controls in accordance with
load line that are used intermittently ASTM F 1197 (incorporated by ref-
during operation of the vessel does not erence, see § 170.015); and
exceed five. (3) If installed in a subdivision bulk-
(d) In determining whether Class 2 head, meet Supplemental Require-
doors are allowed under paragraph (c) ments Nos. S1 and S3 of ASTM F 1196
of this section, the watertight doors at (incorporated by reference, see
the entrance to shaft tunnels need not § 170.015), unless the watertight doors
be counted. If Class 2 doors are allowed are built in accordance with plans pre-
under paragraph (c) of this section, the viously approved by the Coast Guard,
doors at the entrance to shaft tunnels in which case, only Supplemental Re-
may also be Class 2. quirements Nos. S1 and S3.1.4 of ASTM
F 1196 (incorporated by reference, see
§ 170.265 Class 3 doors; required loca- § 170.015) must be met. In either case,
tions.
control systems for watertight doors
The following doors must always be must have power supplies, power
Class 3: sources, installation tests and inspec-
(a) Doors in all locations not ad- tion, and additional remote operating
dressed in §§ 170.255 and 170.260. consoles in accordance with Supple-
(b) Doors between coal bunkers below mental Requirements Nos. S1 through
the bulkhead deck that must be opened S4 of ASTM F 1197 (incorporated by ref-
at sea. erence, see § 170.015).
(c) Doors into trunkways that pass (d) Installations of sliding watertight
through more than one main trans- door assemblies must be in accordance
verse watertight bulkhead if the door with the following:
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(1) Before a sliding watertight door the beam is measured at right angles
assembly is installed in a vessel, the to the centerline of the vessel at the
bulkhead in the vicinity of the door level of the deepest load line.
opening must be stiffened. Such bulk- (b) If the door is accessible while the
head stiffeners, or deck reinforcement ship is in operation, it must have in-
where flush deck door openings are de- stalled a lock or other device that pre-
sired, must not be less than 6 inches vents unauthorized opening.
nor more than 12 inches from the door (c) Before installing a watertight
frame so that an unstiffened diaphragm door in a cargo space, approval must be
of bulkhead plating 6 to 12 inches wide obtained from the Commanding Offi-
is provided completely around the door cer, Marine Safety Center.
frame. Where such limits cannot be
[CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as
maintained, alternative installations
amended by CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34537, Sept. 7,
will be considered by the Marine Safe- 1988]
ty Center. In determining the
scantlings of these bulkhead stiffeners,
the door frame should not be consid- Subpart I—Free Surface
ered as contributing to the strength of § 170.285 Free surface correction for
the bulkhead. Provision must also be intact stability calculations.
made to adequately support the thrust
bearings and other equipment that (a) When doing the intact stability
may be mounted on the bulkhead or calculations required by this sub-
deck. chapter, the virtual increase in the ves-
(2) Sliding watertight door frames sel’s vertical center of gravity due to
must be either bolted or welded water- liquids in tanks must be determined by
tight to the bulkhead. calculating—
(i) If bolted, a suitable thin heat and (1) For each type of consumable liq-
fire resistant gasket or suitable com- uid, the maximum free surface effect of
pound must be used between the bulk- at least one transverse pair of wing
head and the frame for watertightness. tanks or a single centerline tank; and
The bulkhead plating must be worked (2) The maximum free surface effect
to a plane surface in way of the frame of each partially filled tank containing
when mounting. non-consumable liquids.
(ii) If welded, caution must be exer- (b) For the purpose of paragraph
cised in the welding process so that the (a)(1) of this section, the tank or com-
door frame is not distorted. bination of tanks selected must be
(e) For each watertight door which is those having the greatest free surface
in a required subdivision bulkhead, an effect.
indicator light must be installed in the
pilothouse and at each other vessel op- § 170.290 Free surface correction for
erating station from which the door is damage stability calculations.
not visible. The indicator must show (a) When doing the damage stability
whether the door is open or closed. calculations required by this sub-
chapter, the virtual increase in the ves-
[CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, as
amended by CGD 88–032, 56 FR 35828, July 29, sel’s vertical center of gravity due to
1991; CGD 85–080, 61 FR 944, Jan. 10, 1996; liquids in tanks must be determined by
USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58464, Sept. 29, 2000] calculating—
(1) For each type of consumable liq-
§ 170.275 Special requirements for uid, the free surface effect of at least
cargo space watertight doors. one transverse pair of wing tanks or a
(a) A door between cargo spaces— single centerline tank; and
(1) Must not be designed for remote (2) The free surface effect of each par-
operation; tially filled tank containing other than
(2) Must be located as high as prac- consumable liquids.
ticable; and (b) For the purpose of paragraph
(3) Must be located as far inboard of (a)(1) of this section, the tank or com-
the side shell as practicable but in no bination of tanks selected must be
case closer to the side shell than one- those having the greatest free surface
fifth of the beam of the vessel where effect.
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(c) When doing the calculations in where—

paragraph (a) of this section, the free E.F.S. = the effective free surface.
surface effect of a liquid in a tank must F.F.S. = the full free surface calculated in
be determined by— accordance with § 170.285(a).
(1) Assuming the vessel is heeled five K = the reduction factor calculated in ac-
cordance with paragraph (c) of this sec-
degrees from the vertical; or
tion.
(2) Calculating the shift of the center
of gravity of the liquid in the tank by (c) The factor (K) must be calculated
the moment of transference method. as follows:
(1) Plot (I/d)tan T on Graph 170.295
§ 170.295 Special consideration for free
surface of passive roll stabilization where—
tanks. (i) (I) is the moment of inertia of the
free surface in the roll tank;
(a) The virtual increase in the (ii) (d) is the density of the liquid in
vertical center of gravity due to a liq- the roll tank; and
uid in a roll stabilization tank may be (iii) (T) is the angle of heel.
calculated in accordance with para- (2) Plot the moments of transference
graph (b) of this section if— of the liquid in the roll tank on Graph
(1) The virtual increase in the 170.295.
vertical center of gravity of the vessel (3) Construct a line A on Graph
is calculated in accordance with 170.295 so that the area under line A be-
§ 170.285(a); and tween T = 0 and the angle at which the
(2) The slack surface in the roll sta- deck edge is immersed or 28 degrees,
bilization tank is reduced during vessel whichever is smaller, is equal to the
motions because of the shape of the area under the curve of actual mo-
tank or the amount of liquid in the ments of transference between the
tank. same angles.
(b) The virtual rise in the vertical (4) The factor (K) is calculated by de-
center of gravity calculated in accord- termining the ratio of the ordinate of
ance with § 170.285(a) for a stabilization line A to the ordinate of the curve of (I/
tank may be reduced in accordance d)tan T, both measured at the angle at
with the following equation: which the deck edge is immersed or 28
E.F.S. = (K)(F.F.S.) degrees, whichever is smaller.
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§ 170.300 Special consideration for free 171.080 Damage stability standards for ves-
surface of spoil in hopper dredge sels with Type I or Type II subdivision.
hoppers. 171.082 Damage stability standards for ves-
sels with Type III subdivision.
The calculations required by this
subchapter for each self-propelled hop- Subpart D—Additional Subdivision
per dredge must include— Requirements
(a) The free surface effect of
consumable liquids and the free surface 171.085 Collision bulkhead.
171.090 Aft peak bulkhead.
effect of the dredged spoil in the hop-
171.095 Machinery space bulkhead.
pers; and 171.100 Shaft tunnels and stern tubes.
(b) Either of the following assump- 171.105 Double bottoms.
tions when performing the calculations 171.106 Wells in double bottoms.
required by § 174.310(b) of this chapter: 171.108 Manholes in double bottoms.
(1) If the dredged spoil is assumed to 171.109 Watertight floors in double bottoms.
be jettisoned, the free surface of the
dredged spoil may be disregarded. Subpart E—Penetrations and Openings in
(2) If the dredged spoil is not assumed Watertight Bulkheads
to be jettisoned. the free surface of the 171.110 Specific applicability.
dredged spoil must be calculated. 171.111 Penetrations and openings in water-
[CGD 76–080, 54 FR 36977, Sept. 6, 1989] tight bulkheads in vessels of 100 gross
tons or more.
171.112 Watertight door openings.
PART 171—SPECIAL RULES PER- 171.113 Trunks.
TAINING TO VESSELS CARRYING 171.114 Penetrations and openings in water-
PASSENGERS tight bulkheads in a vessel less than a
100 gross tons.
Subpart A—General
Subpart F—Openings in the Side of a Ves-
Sec. sel Below the Bulkhead or Weather
171.001 Applicability. Deck
171.010 Definitions.
171.015 Location of margin line. 171.115 Specific applicability.
171.017 One and two compartment standards 171.116 Port lights.
of flooding. 171.117 Dead covers.
171.118 Automatic ventilators and side
Subpart B [Reserved] ports.
171.119 Openings below the weather deck in
Subpart C—Large Vessels the side of a vessel less than 100 gross
tons.
171.045 Specific applicability.
171.050 Intact stability requirements for a Subpart G—Watertight Integrity Above the
mechanically propelled or a nonself-pro- Margin Line
pelled vessel.
171.055 Intact stability requirements for a 171.120 Specific applicability.
monohull sailing vessel or a monohull 171.122 Watertight integrity above the mar-
auxiliary sailing vessel. gin line in a vessel of 100 gross tons or
171.057 Intact stability requirements for a more.
sailing catamaran. 171.124 Watertight integrity above the mar-
171.060 Watertight subdivision: General. gin line in a vessel less than 100 gross
171.065 Subdivision requirements—Type I. tons.
171.066 Calculation of permeability for Type
I subdivision. Subpart H—Drainage of Weather Decks
171.067 Treatment of stepped and recessed
bulkheads in Type I subdivision. 171.130 Specific applicability.
171.068 Special considerations for Type I 171.135 Weather deck drainage on a vessel of
subdivision for vessels on short inter- 100 gross tons or more.
national voyages. 171.140 Drainage of a flush deck vessel.
171.070 Subdivision requirements—Type II. 171.145 Drainage of a vessel with a cockpit.
171.072 Calculation of permeability for Type 171.150 Drainage of a vessel with a well
II subdivision. deck.
171.073 Treatment of stepped and recessed 171.155 Drainage of an open boat.
bulkheads in Type II subdivision. AUTHORITY. 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306; E.O. 12234,
171.075 Subdivision requirements—Type III. 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; 49 CFR
1.46.
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SUBCHAPTER S—SUBDIVISION AND STABILITY

PART 170—STABILITY REQUIRE- 170.200 Estimated lightweight vertical cen-

larger value of T may be used for a ves- meter-degrees) up to an angle of heel of

as the buoyancy credit; however, in no § 170.250 Types and classes.

(c) When doing the calculations in where—

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