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33 C.F.R. § 177.05   Action to correct an especially hazardous condition.

Title 33 - Navigation and Navigable Waters

Title 33: Navigation and Navigable Waters
PART 177—CORRECTION OF ESPECIALLY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS

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§ 177.05   Action to correct an especially hazardous condition.

An operator of a boat who is directed by a Coast Guard Boarding Officer to take immediate and reasonable steps necessary for the safety of those aboard the vessel, under section 4308 of Title 46, United States Code, shall follow the direction of the Coast Guard Boarding Officer, which may include direction to:

(a) Correct the especially hazardous condition immediately;

(b) Proceed to a mooring, dock, or anchorage; or

(c) Suspend further use of the boat until the especially hazardous condition is corrected.

[CGD 72–71R, 37 FR 13347, July 7, 1972, as amended by CDG 84–099, 52 FR 47534, Dec. 14, 1987]

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