46 C.F.R. § 45.103 Structural stress and stability.
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(a) The nature and stowage of the cargo, ballast, and other variable weights must be such as to make the vessel stable and avoid unacceptable structural stress. (b) The vessel must meet all applicable stability and subdivision requirements of this chapter.
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PART 45—GREAT LAKES LOAD LINES
Subpart D—Conditions of Assignment
§ 45.103 Structural stress and stability.