# 33 CFR § 101.130: Equivalent security measures

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-101.130

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 CFR § 101.130
- **Heading:** Equivalent security measures
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER H—MARITIME SECURITY > PART 101—MARITIME SECURITY: GENERAL > Subpart A—General

## Text

(a) For any measure required by part 104, 105, or 106 of this subchapter, the owner or operator may substitute an equivalent security measure that has been approved by the Commandant (CG-5P) as meeting or exceeding the effectiveness of the required measure. The Commandant (CG-5P) may require that the owner or operator provide data for use in assessing the effectiveness of the proposed equivalent security measure.
(b) Requests for approval of equivalent security measures should be made to the appropriate plan approval authority under parts 104, 105 or 106 of this subchapter.
[USCG-2003-14792, 68 FR 39278, July 1, 2003, as amended by USCG-2013-0397, 78 FR 39173, July 1, 2013]

## Nearby sections

- [33 CFR § 101.100 § 101.100 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-101.100.md)
- [33 CFR § 101.105 § 101.105 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-101.105.md)
- [33 CFR § 101.110 § 101.110 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-101.110.md)
- [33 CFR § 101.112 § 101.112 Federalism.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-101.112.md)
- [33 CFR § 101.115 § 101.115 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-101.115.md)
- [33 CFR § 101.120 § 101.120 Alternatives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-101.120.md)
- [33 CFR § 101.130 § 101.130 Equivalent security measures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-101.130.md)
- [33 CFR § 101.200 § 101.200 MARSEC Levels.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-101.200.md)
- [33 CFR § 101.300 § 101.300 Preparedness communications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-101.300.md)
- [33 CFR § 101.305 § 101.305 Reporting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-101.305.md)
- [33 CFR § 101.310 § 101.310 Additional communication devices.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-101.310.md)
- [33 CFR § 101.400 § 101.400 Enforcement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-101.400.md)
- [33 CFR § 101.405 § 101.405 Maritime Security (MARSEC) Directives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-101.405.md)
- [33 CFR § 101.410 § 101.410 Control and Compliance Measures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-101.410.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-101.130. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.