46 CFR §173.085
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Each oceanographic vessel must comply with the following:
- (a)Section 171.085(c)(1), (d) and (g) of this subchapter.
- (b)Section 171.105 (a) through (g) of this subchapter except that a reduction or elimination of the required inner bottom is allowed if—
- (c)Section 171.106 of this subchapter.
- (d)Section 171.108 of this subchapter.
- (e)Section 171.109 of this subchapter.
- (f)Section 171.111 of this subchapter.
- (g)Section 171.113 of this subchapter.
- (h)The collision bulkhead must not be penetrated by more than one pipe that carries liquid to or from the forepeak tank. This pipe must have a screwdown valve that is—
- (j)Section 171.117(c) of this subchapter.
- (k)Each port light in a space located below the freeboard deck, as defined in § 42.13-15(i) of this chapter, or in a space within an enclosed superstructure must be fitted with a hinged inside dead cover.
- (l)Section 171.118 (b) and (c) of this subchapter.
- (m)Section 171.122 (a) through (d) and (f) of this subchapter.
- (n)Section 171.135 of this subchapter.
- (o)A ventilation duct or forced draft duct may not penetrate a main transverse watertight bulkhead unless—