[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2003]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR169.218]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 169--SAILING SCHOOL VESSELS--Table of Contents
 
              Subpart 169.200--Inspection and Certification
 
Sec. 169.218  Procedures for designating sailing school vessels.

    (a) Upon written request by a qualified institution, a determination 
is made by the OCMI whether the vessel may be designated as a sailing 
school vessel.
    (b) The request should contain sufficient information to allow the 
OCMI to make this determination. At a minimum the following items must 
be submitted:
    (1) A detailed description of the vessel, including its 
identification number, owner, and charterer.
    (2) A specific operating plan stating precisely the intended use of 
the vessel and the intended course of instruction for sailing school 
students.
    (3) A copy of the Internal Revenue Service designation as a non-
profit, tax-exempt, organization under sections 501(a) and 501(c)(3) of 
the Internal Revenue Code.
    (4) An affidavit certifying that the owner or charterer has 
financial resources to meet any liability incurred for death or injury 
to sailing school students or sailing school instructors on voyages 
aboard the vessel, in an amount not less than $50,000 for each student 
and instructor.
    (5) Any additional information as requested by the Officer in 
Charge, Marine Inspection.
    (c) If a designation is granted it is indicated on the certificate 
of inspection and remains valid for the duration of the certificate, 
provided all operating conditions remain unchanged.
    (d) In the event of a change, the institution must advise the OCMI 
who issued the designation. After reviewing the pertinent information 
concerning the change, the OCMI shall determine if the vessel is 
eligible to retain its designation as a sailing school vessel.