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46 C.F.R. § 42.11-5   Applications for load line assignments, surveys, and certificates for U.S.-flag vessels.

Title 46: Shipping
PART 42—DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VOYAGES BY SEA
Subpart 42.11—Applications for Load Line Assignments, Surveys, and Certificates

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§ 42.11-5   Applications for load line assignments, surveys, and certificates for U.S.-flag vessels.

(a) Normally, the owner, master, or agent of a vessel shall apply in writing, on a timely basis, to the American Bureau of Shipping for the assignment, survey, and certification of load lines. When nonconcurrent, a separate application shall be made for each function desired and submitted on a timely basis. The mailing address of the home office of American Bureau of Shipping is ABS Plaza, 16855 Northchase Drive, Houston, TX 77060.

(b) After the Commandant has approved a recognized classification society as a load line assigning and issuing authority for a vessel, as described in a written request of the shipowner, the owner shall apply in writing, on a timely basis, direct to the approved assigning and issuing authority for the assignment, survey, and certification of load lines. When nonconcurrent, a separate application shall be made to such authority for each function desired, and submitted on a timely basis.

[CGFR 68–60, 33 FR 10057, July 12, 1968, as amended by CGFR 68–126, 34 FR 9013, June 5, 1969; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50727, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG–2000–7790, 65 FR 58459, Sept. 29, 2000]