# 46 CFR § 114.550: Special consideration

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.550

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 114.550
- **Heading:** Special consideration
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER K—SMALL PASSENGER VESSELS CARRYING MORE THAN 150 PASSENGERS OR WITH OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 49 PASSENGERS > PART 114—GENERAL PROVISIONS

## Text

In applying the provisions of this subchapter, the OCMI may give special consideration to authorizing departures from the specific requirements when unusual circumstances or arrangements warrant such departures and an equivalent level of safety is provided. The OCMI of each marine inspection zone in which a vessel operates must approve any special consideration granted to the vessel.

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 114.100 § 114.100 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.100.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.110 § 114.110 General applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.110.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.112 § 114.112 Specific applicability for individual parts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.112.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.120 § 114.120 Vessels on an international voyage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.120.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.122 § 114.122 Load lines.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.122.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.400 § 114.400 Definitions of terms used in this subchapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.400.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.540 § 114.540 Equivalents.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.540.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.550 § 114.550 Special consideration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.550.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.560 § 114.560 Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.560.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.600 § 114.600 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.600.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.800 § 114.800 Approved equipment and material.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.800.md)
- [46 CFR § 114.900 § 114.900 OMB control numbers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-114.900.md)

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