# 46 CFR § 188.01-1: Purpose of regulations

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.01-1

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 188.01-1
- **Heading:** Purpose of regulations
- **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 U—OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH VESSELS > PART 188—GENERAL PROVISIONS > Subpart 188.01—Authority and Purpose

## Text

The purpose of the regulations in this subchapter is to set forth uniform minimum requirements for oceanographic research vessels designated in accordance with § 3.10-1 of this title and subject to Coast Guard inspection requirements. The regulations are necessary to carry out the provisions of applicable laws governing inspection and certification of oceanographic research vessels and have the force of law.
[CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997]

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 188.01-1 § 188.01-1 Purpose of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.01-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.01-3 § 188.01-3 Scope of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.01-3.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.01-5 § 188.01-5 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.01-5.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.01-7 § 188.01-7 Right of appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.01-7.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.01-15 § 188.01-15 OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.01-15.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.05-1 § 188.05-1 Vessels subject to requirements of this subchapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.05-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.05-2 § 188.05-2 Exemptions from inspection laws for oceanographic research vessels and terms and conditions which apply in lieu thereof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.05-2.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.05-3 § 188.05-3 New vessels and existing vessels for the purpose of application of regulations in this subchapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.05-3.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.05-5 § 188.05-5 Specific application noted in text.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.05-5.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.05-7 § 188.05-7 Ocean or unlimited coastwise vessels on inland and Great Lakes routes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.05-7.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.05-10 § 188.05-10 Application to vessels on an international voyage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.05-10.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.05-33 § 188.05-33 Scientific personnel—interpretive rulings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.05-33.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.05-35 § 188.05-35 Load lines—interpretive ruling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.05-35.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.10-1 § 188.10-1 Anniversary date.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.10-1.md)

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