CFR › Title 46 › Part 153 › §153.150246 CFR §153.1502Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗Copy linkNo person may remove or relocate fixed ballast unless:(a)The change is approved by the Commandant (CG-ENG); or(b)The ballast is temporarily moved under the supervision of a Coast Guard Marine Inspector for examination or repair of the tankship.