# 46 C.F.R. § 2.45-10 (2026): General

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P2_S2_45_10

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 2.45-10 (2026)
- **Heading:** General
- **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 2: VESSEL INSPECTIONS / Subpart 2.45: Subpart 2.45—Classification Society Activities / § 2.45-10: § 2.45-10   General.

## Text

(a) A classification society (including an employee or agent of that society) must not review, examine, survey, or certify the construction, repair, or alteration of a vessel in the United States unless it is approved under the provisions of this subpart.
(b) This subpart applies to a recognized organization that meets the definition of a classification society provided in § 2.45-1 of this subpart.

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 2.45-1 (2026) § 2.45-1   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P2_S2_45_1.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 2.45-5 (2026) § 2.45-5   Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P2_S2_45_5.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 2.45-10 (2026) § 2.45-10   General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P2_S2_45_10.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 2.45-15 (2026) § 2.45-15   Approval requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P2_S2_45_15.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 2.45-20 (2026) § 2.45-20   Probation, suspension, and revocation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P2_S2_45_20.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 2.45-25 (2026) § 2.45-25   Application for approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P2_S2_45_25.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 2.45-30 (2026) § 2.45-30   Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P2_S2_45_30.md)

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