46 C.F.R. § 188.15-5 Design of vessels.
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(a) In order not to inhibit design and application the Commandant may accept vessels of unusual, unique, special, or exotic design, both new and for conversion, after it is shown to his satisfaction that such a vessel is at least as safe as any vessel which meets the standards required by this subchapter.
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PART 188—GENERAL PROVISIONS
Subpart 188.15—Equivalents
§ 188.15-5 Design of vessels.
