# 46 C.F.R. § 188.01-1 (2026): Purpose of regulations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P188_S188_01_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 188.01-1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose of regulations
- **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 188: GENERAL PROVISIONS / Subpart 188.01: Subpart 188.01—Authority and Purpose / § 188.01-1: § 188.01-1   Purpose of regulations.

## Text

The purpose of the regulations in this subchapter is to set forth uniform minimum requirements for oceanographic research vessels designated in accordance with § 3.10-1 of this title and subject to Coast Guard inspection requirements. The regulations are necessary to carry out the provisions of applicable laws governing inspection and certification of oceanographic research vessels and have the force of law.
[CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997]

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 188.01-1 (2026) § 188.01-1   Purpose of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P188_S188_01_1.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 188.01-3 (2026) § 188.01-3   Scope of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P188_S188_01_3.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 188.01-5 (2026) § 188.01-5   Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P188_S188_01_5.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 188.01-7 (2026) § 188.01-7   Right of appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P188_S188_01_7.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 188.01-15 (2026) § 188.01-15   OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P188_S188_01_15.md)

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