46 CFR § 42.20-3 - Freeboard assignment: Type “A” vessels.

(a) A Type “A” vessel is assigned a freeboard not less than that based on table 42.20–15(a)(1) provided that the vessel meets the flooding standard in § 42.20–6.

(b) A vessel that meets the requirements of subpart D, F, or G of part 172 of this chapter is considered by the Coast Guard as meeting the flooding standard referenced in paragraph (a) of this section.

[CGD 79–153, 48 FR 38647, Aug. 25, 1983, as amended by CGD 79–023, 49 FR 26593, June 28, 1984]