# 33 C.F.R. § 96.110 (2026): Who does this subpart apply to?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T33_P96_S96_110

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 C.F.R. § 96.110 (2026)
- **Heading:** Who does this subpart apply to?
- **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 / § 96.110: § 96.110   Who does this subpart apply to?

## Text

This subpart applies to you if—
(a) You are a responsible person who owns a U.S. vessel(s) and must comply with Chapter IX of SOLAS;
(b) You are a responsible person who owns a U.S. vessel(s) that is not required to comply with Chapter IX of SOLAS, but requests application of this subpart;
(c) You are a responsible person who owns a foreign vessel(s) engaged on a foreign voyage, bound for ports or places under the jurisdiction of the U.S., which must comply with Chapter IX of SOLAS; or
(d) You are a recognized organization applying for authorization to act on behalf of the U.S. to conduct safety management audits and issue international convention certificates.

## 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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