46 USC § 5111
Providing loading information
through Pub. L. 116-344, except Pub. Ls. 116-260 and 116-283
The Secretary may prescribe regulations requiring the owner, charterer, managing operator, and agent of a vessel to provide loading information (including information on loading distribution, stability, and margin of strength) to the master or individual in charge of the vessel in a language the master or individual understands.
Historical and Revision Notes
Section 5111 authorizes the Secretary to prescribe regulations requiring that the master of a vessel be provided with loading and stability information for the vessel that the master understands.
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