[Title 46 CFR 69.19]
[Code of Federal Regulations (annual edition) - October 1, 2006 Edition]
[Title 46 - SHIPPING]
[Chapter I - COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)]
[Subchapter G - DOCUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT OF VESSELS]
[Part 69 - MEASUREMENT OF VESSELS]
[Subpart A - General]
[Sec. 69.19 - Remeasurement and adjustment of tonnage.]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]


46SHIPPING22006-10-012006-10-01false69.19Sec. 69.19SHIPPINGCOAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)DOCUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT OF VESSELSMEASUREMENT OF VESSELSGeneral
Sec. 69.19  Remeasurement and adjustment of tonnage.

    (a) If a vessel that is already measured is to undergo a structural 
alteration or if the use of a space within that vessel is to be changed, 
a remeasurement may be required. Vessel owners shall report immediately 
to an authorized measurement organization any intent to structurally 
alter the vessel or to change the use of a space

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within the vessel. The organization advises the owner if remeasurement 
is necessary. Spaces not affected by the alteration or change need not 
be remeasured.
    (b) When there is a perceived error in the application of a 
regulation or in the tonnage calculations, the vessel owner should 
contact the responsible measurement organization. If the error is 
verified, the tonnage is adjusted as necessary.
    (c) If a remeasurement or adjustment of tonnage is required, the 
organization will issue a new tonnage certificate. If the vessel is 
documented, the vessel's owner must surrender the Certificate of 
Documentation as required under part 67, subpart 67.25, of this chapter.
    (d) A vessel of less than 79 feet in overall length measured under 
the Standard or Dual Measurement Systems may be remeasured at the 
owner's request under the Simplified Measurement System.

[CGD 87-015b, 54 FR 37657, Sept. 12, 1989, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 
FR 51045, Sept. 30, 1997]