# 33 C.F.R. § 96.100 (2026): Purpose

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## Section

- **Citation:** 33 C.F.R. § 96.100 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **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 96: RULES FOR THE SAFE OPERATION OF VESSELS AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS / Subpart A: General / § 96.100: § 96.100   Purpose.

## Text

This subpart implements Chapter IX of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS), 1974, International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (International Safety Management (ISM) Code), as required by 46 U.S.C. Chapter 32.
Note:
Chapter IX of SOLAS is available from the International Maritime Organization, Publication Section, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 75R, United Kingdom, Telex 23588. Please include document reference number “IMO-190E” in your request.

## Nearby sections

- [33 C.F.R. § 96.100 (2026) § 96.100   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P96_S96_100.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 96.110 (2026) § 96.110   Who does this subpart apply to?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P96_S96_110.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 96.120 (2026) § 96.120   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P96_S96_120.md)
- [33 C.F.R. § 96.130 (2026) § 96.130   Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P96_S96_130.md)

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