# 33 C.F.R. § 177.05 (2026): Action to correct an especially hazardous condition

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## Section

- **Citation:** 33 C.F.R. § 177.05 (2026)
- **Heading:** Action to correct an especially hazardous condition
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 33 CFR: Navigation and Navigable Waters / Chapter I: COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 177: CORRECTION OF ESPECIALLY HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS / § 177.05: § 177.05   Action to correct an especially hazardous condition.

## Text

An operator of a boat who is directed by a Coast Guard Boarding Officer to take immediate and reasonable steps necessary for the safety of those aboard the vessel, under section 4308 of Title 46, United States Code, shall follow the direction of the Coast Guard Boarding Officer, which may include direction to:
(a) Correct the especially hazardous condition immediately;
(b) Proceed to a mooring, dock, or anchorage; or
(c) Suspend further use of the boat until the especially hazardous condition is corrected.
[CGD 72-71R, 37 FR 13347, July 7, 1972, as amended by CDG 84-099, 52 FR 47534, Dec. 14, 1987]

## Nearby sections

- [33 C.F.R. § 177.01 (2026) § 177.01   Purpose and applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P177_S177_01.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 177.03 (2026) § 177.03   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P177_S177_03.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 177.04 (2026) § 177.04   Order of unsafe condition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P177_S177_04.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 177.05 (2026) § 177.05   Action to correct an especially hazardous condition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P177_S177_05.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 177.07 (2026) § 177.07   Other unsafe conditions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P177_S177_07.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 177.08 (2026) § 177.08   Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P177_S177_08.md)

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