# 33 CFR § 157.07: Equivalents

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-157.07

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 CFR § 157.07
- **Heading:** Equivalents
- **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 O—POLLUTION > PART 157—RULES FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT RELATING TO TANK VESSELS CARRYING OIL IN BULK > Subpart A—General

## Text

The Coast Guard may accept an equivalent, in accordance with the procedure in 46 CFR 30.15-1, of a design or an equipment to fulfill a requirement in this part, except an operational method may not be substituted for a design or equipment requirement that is also required under the MARPOL 73/78.
[CGD 82-28, 50 FR 11625, Mar. 22, 1985, as amended by CGD 97-023, 62 FR 33364, June 19, 1997; USCG-2000-7641, 66 FR 55573, Nov. 2, 2001]

## Nearby sections

- [33 CFR § 157.01 § 157.01 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-157.01.md)
- [33 CFR § 157.02 § 157.02 Incorporation by reference: Where can I get a copy of the publications mentioned in this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-157.02.md)
- [33 CFR § 157.03 § 157.03 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-157.03.md)
- [33 CFR § 157.04 § 157.04 Authorization of classification societies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-157.04.md)
- [33 CFR § 157.05 § 157.05 Performing calculations for this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-157.05.md)
- [33 CFR § 157.06 § 157.06 Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-157.06.md)
- [33 CFR § 157.07 § 157.07 Equivalents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-157.07.md)
- [33 CFR § 157.08 § 157.08 Applicability of subpart B.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-157.08.md)
- [33 CFR § 157.09 § 157.09 Segregated ballast.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-157.09.md)
- [33 CFR § 157.10 § 157.10 Segregated ballast tanks and crude oil washing systems for certain new vessels.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-157.10.md)
- [33 CFR § 157.10a § 157.10a Segregated ballast tanks, crude oil washing systems, and dedicated clean ballast tanks for certain new and existing vessels of 40,000 DWT or more.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-157.10a.md)
- [33 CFR § 157.10b § 157.10b Segregated ballast tanks, dedicated clean ballast tanks, and special ballast arrangements for tank vessels transporting Outer Continental Shelf oil.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-157.10b.md)
- [33 CFR § 157.10c § 157.10c Segregated ballast tanks, crude oil washing systems, and dedicated clean ballast tanks for certain new and existing tankships of 20,000 to 40,000 DWT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-157.10c.md)
- [33 CFR § 157.10d § 157.10d Double hulls on tank vessels.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-157.10d.md)

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