# 46 C.F.R. § 69.1 (2026): Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P69_S69_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 69.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **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 69: MEASUREMENT OF VESSELS / Subpart A: General / § 69.1: § 69.1   Purpose.

## Text

This part implements legislation concerning the measurement of vessels to determine their tonnage (part J of 46 U.S.C. subtitle II). Tonnage is used for a variety of purposes, including the application of vessel safety, security, and environmental protection regulations and the assessment of taxes and fees. This part indicates the particular measurement system or systems under which the vessel is required or eligible to be measured, describes the measurement rules and procedures for each system, identifies the organizations authorized to measure vessels under this part, and provides for the appeal of measurement organizations' decisions.
[USCG-2011-0522, 81 FR 18717, Mar. 31, 2016]

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 69.1 (2026) § 69.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P69_S69_1.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 69.3 (2026) § 69.3   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P69_S69_3.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 69.7 (2026) § 69.7   Vessels transiting the Panama and Suez Canals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P69_S69_7.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 69.9 (2026) § 69.9   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P69_S69_9.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 69.11 (2026) § 69.11   Determining the measurement system or systems for a particular vessel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P69_S69_11.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 69.13 (2026) § 69.13   Applying provisions of a measurement system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P69_S69_13.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 69.15 (2026) § 69.15   Authorized measurement organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P69_S69_15.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 69.17 (2026) § 69.17   Application for measurement services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P69_S69_17.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 69.19 (2026) § 69.19   Remeasurement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P69_S69_19.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 69.20 (2026) § 69.20   Applying tonnage thresholds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P69_S69_20.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 69.21 (2026) § 69.21   Right of appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P69_S69_21.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 69.23 (2026) § 69.23   Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P69_S69_23.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 69.25 (2026) § 69.25   Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P69_S69_25.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 69.27 (2026) § 69.27   Delegation of authority to measure vessels.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P69_S69_27.md)

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