46 C.F.R. § 179.115 Applicability to existing vessels.
Title 46 - Shipping
An existing vessel must comply with the subdivision, damage stability, and watertight integrity regulations which were applicable to the vessel on March 10, 1996, or, as an alternative, the vessel may comply with the regulations in this part.
Title 46: Shipping
PART 179—SUBDIVISION, DAMAGE STABILITY, AND WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY
Subpart A—General Provisions
§ 179.115 Applicability to existing vessels.

