CFR > Title 46 - Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER E—LOAD LINES (parts 41 to 47) > PART 45—GREAT LAKES LOAD LINES > SUBPART D—Conditions of Assignment (§45.101 to §45.159) > 45.129—Hull fittings: General.

45.129—Hull fittings: General.

Hull fittings must be securely mounted in the hull so as to avoid increases in hull stresses and must be protected from local damage caused by movement of equipment or cargo.