# 46 C.F.R. § 114.550 (2026): Special consideration

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## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 114.550 (2026)
- **Heading:** Special consideration
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 46 CFR: Shipping / Chapter I: COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 114: GENERAL PROVISIONS / § 114.550: § 114.550   Special consideration.

## Text

In applying the provisions of this subchapter, the OCMI may give special consideration to authorizing departures from the specific requirements when unusual circumstances or arrangements warrant such departures and an equivalent level of safety is provided. The OCMI of each marine inspection zone in which a vessel operates must approve any special consideration granted to the vessel.

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 114.100 (2026) § 114.100   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P114_S114_100.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 114.110 (2026) § 114.110   General applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P114_S114_110.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 114.112 (2026) § 114.112   Specific applicability for individual parts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P114_S114_112.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 114.120 (2026) § 114.120   Vessels on an international voyage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P114_S114_120.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 114.122 (2026) § 114.122   Load lines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P114_S114_122.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 114.400 (2026) § 114.400   Definitions of terms used in this subchapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P114_S114_400.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 114.540 (2026) § 114.540   Equivalents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P114_S114_540.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 114.550 (2026) § 114.550   Special consideration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P114_S114_550.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 114.560 (2026) § 114.560   Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P114_S114_560.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 114.600 (2026) § 114.600   Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P114_S114_600.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 114.800 (2026) § 114.800   Approved equipment and material.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P114_S114_800.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 114.900 (2026) § 114.900   OMB control numbers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P114_S114_900.md)

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