46 C.F.R. § 32.65-5 Scantlings, material, and workmanship—TB/ALL.
Title 46 - Shipping
The hull and deck houses shall be of steel or iron construction except that the pilothouse and decks over quarters may be constructed of wood. Scantlings, material, and workmanship, subdivision of cargo spaces, fitting of cofferdams, and testing of tanks shall be at least equivalent to the requirements of the American Bureau of Shipping or other recognized classification society.
Title 46: Shipping
PART 32—SPECIAL EQUIPMENT, MACHINERY, AND HULL REQUIREMENTS
Subpart 32.65—Hull Requirements for Tank Vessels Constructed On or After November 10, 1936, and Prior to July 1, 1951
§ 32.65-5 Scantlings, material, and workmanship—TB/ALL.