[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: 46CFR176.404]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 176--INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents
 
                 Subpart D--Inspection for Certification
 
Sec. 176.404  Subsequent inspections for certification.

    (a) An inspection for renewal of a Certificate of Inspection is 
conducted

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to determine if the vessel is in satisfactory condition, fit for the 
service intended, and complies with all applicable regulations. It 
normally includes inspection and testing of the structure, machinery, 
equipment, and on a sailing vessel, rigging and sails. The owner or 
operator must conduct all tests as required by the OCMI, and make the 
vessel available for all specific inspections and drills required by 
subpart H of this part. In addition, the OCMI may require the vessel to 
get underway.
    (b) You must submit your written application for renewal of a 
Certificate of Inspection to the OCMI at least 30 days prior to the 
expiration date of the Certificate of Inspection, as required in 
Sec. 176.105 of this part.

[CGD 85-080, 61 FR 953, Jan. 10, 1996; 61 FR 20557, May 7, 1996; USCG-
1999-4976, 65 FR 6508, Feb. 9, 2000; USCG-2003-14749, 68 FR 39315, July 
1, 2003]