Assignment of load lines.

§ 2.85–1 Assignment of load lines. Most U.S. vessels, and foreign vessels in U.S. waters are required to have load line assignments in accordance with 46 U.S.C. Chapter 51. The load lines marks, when placed on a vessel, indicate the maximum draft to which such vessel can be lawfully submerged, in the various circumstances and seasons applicable to such vessel. See subchapter E (Load Lines) of this chapter for applicable details governing assignment and marking of load lines. [CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51195, Sept. 30, 1997, as amended by USCG–1998–4442, 63 FR 52188, Sept. 30, 1998; USCG–2004–18884, 69 FR 58341, Sept. 30, 2004]