# 46 C.F.R. § 69.7 (2026): Vessels transiting the Panama and Suez Canals

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P69_S69_7

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 69.7 (2026)
- **Heading:** Vessels transiting the Panama and Suez Canals
- **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 / § 69.7: § 69.7   Vessels transiting the Panama and Suez Canals.

## Text

For vessels that will transit the Panama Canal and/or Suez Canal, the respective canal authorities may require special tonnage certificates in addition to those issued under this part. These special certificates may be issued by measurement organizations who have received appropriate authorization from the respective canal authorities.
[USCG-2011-0522, 81 FR 18718, 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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