46 C.F.R. § 15.101 Purpose of regulations.
Title 46 - Shipping
The purpose of the regulations in this part is to set forth uniform minimum requirements for the manning of vessels. In general, they implement, interpret, or apply the specific statutory manning requirements in title 46, U.S.C., parts E & F, implement various international conventions which affect merchant marine personnel, and provide the means for establishing the complement necessary for safe operation of vessels.
Title 46: Shipping
PART 15—MANNING REQUIREMENTS
Subpart A—Purpose and Applicability
§ 15.101 Purpose of regulations.
