[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of Octobery 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR28.560]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 28_REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL FISHING INDUSTRY VESSELS
--Table of Contents
 
                           Subpart E_Stability
 
Sec. 28.560  Watertight and weathertight integrity.

    (a) Each opening in a deck or a bulkhead that is exposed to weather 
must be fitted with a weathertight or a watertight closure device.
    (b) Except as provided in paragraphs (c) through (f) of this 
section, each opening in a deck or a bulkhead that is

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exposed to weather must be fitted with a watertight coaming as follows:
    (1) For a vessel 79 feet (24 meters) or more in length, the coaming 
must be at least 24 inches (0.61 meters) in height; or
    (2) For a vessel less than 79 feet (24 meters) in length, the 
coaming must be at least 12 inches (0.30 meters) in height.
    (c) A coaming to a fish hold that is under constant attention when 
the closure is not in place need only be 6 inches (0.15 meters) in 
height.
    (d) The coaming of an opening fitted with a quick-acting watertight 
closure device need only be of sufficient height to accommodate the 
device.
    (e) Except on an exposed forecastle deck, a coaming is not required 
on a deck above the lowest weather deck.
    (f) Each window and portlight located below the first deck above the 
lowest weather deck must be provided with an inside deadlight. Each 
deadlight must be efficient, hinged, and arranged so that it can be 
effectively closed watertight.
    (g) An opening in a vessel below the weather deck which is used for 
discharging water or debris resulting from processing or sorting 
operations must be fitted with a means to ensure the opening can be 
closed weathertight. This means of closing must be operable from a 
location which is outside the space containing the opening.