Standard height of superstructure.

  1. Law
  2. CFR 46
  3. Shipping
  4. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security
  5. Load Lines
  6. Domestic and Foreign Voyages by Sea
  7. Freeboards
  8. Standard height of superstructure.

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§ 42.20-40 Standard height of superstructure.

(a) The standard height of a superstructure shall be as given in table 42.20-40(a):

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Table 42.20-40(a) Standard Heights (in Feet)1

Length (L) (in feet) Raised quarter deck All other super structures
98.5 or less 3.0 5.9
246 3.9 5.9
410 or more 5.9 7.5

1 The standard heights at intermediate lengths of the vessel shall be obtained by linear interpolation.

[CGFR 68-60, 33 FR 10065, July 12, 1968, as amended by CGFR 68-126, 34 FR 9015, June 5, 1969]


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