[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 46, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 46CFR131.520]



[Page 454]

 

                            TITLE 46_SHIPPING



                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

 

   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 131_OPERATIONS--Table of Contents

 

                Subpart E_Tests, Drills, and Inspections

 

Sec.  131.520  Hatches and other openings.



    Before any vessel leaves protected waters, the master shall ensure 

that the vessel's exposed cargo hatches and other openings in the hull 

are closed; made properly watertight by the use of tarpaulins, gaskets, 

or similar devices; and properly secured for sea.