46 USC 5110: Submersible vessels
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46 USC 5110: Submersible vessels Text contains those laws in effect on November 22, 2024
From Title 46-SHIPPINGSubtitle II-Vessels and SeamenPart C-Load Lines of VesselsCHAPTER 51-LOAD LINES
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§5110. Submersible vessels

Notwithstanding sections 5103–5105 of this title, the Secretary may prescribe regulations for submersible vessels to provide a minimum level of safety. In developing the regulations, the Secretary shall consider factors relevant to submersible vessels, including the structure, stability, and watertight integrity of those vessels.

( Pub. L. 99–509, title V, §5101(2), Oct. 21, 1986, 100 Stat. 1917 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section 5110

Section 5110 authorizes the Secretary to prescribe regulations for the marking of load lines of submersible vessels. This general authority has been included in anticipation of the commercial development of submersibles.