Code of Federal Regulations (alpha)

CFR /  Title 46  /  Part 173  /  Sec. 173.005 Specific applicability.

This subpart applies to each vessel that--

(a) Is equipped to lift cargo or other objects; and

(b) Has a maximum heeling moment due to hook load greater than or equal to-- (0.67)(W)(GM)(F/B) in meter-metric tons (foot-long tons), where--W = displacement of the vessel with the hook load included in metric

(long) tons.GM = metacentric height with hook load included in meters (feet).F = freeboard to the deck edge amidships in meters (feet).B = beam in meters (feet). [CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51045, Nov. 4, 1983, as amended by CGD 85-080, 61 FR 945, Jan. 10, 1996]