[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: 46CFR176.635]

[Page 215]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 176--INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents
 
               Subpart F--Hull and Tailshaft Examinations
 
Sec. 176.635  Preliminary examination requirements.

    (a) If you exclusively use divers to examine the underwater hull 
plating, you must arrange to have a preliminary examination conducted by 
a third party examiner, with the assistance of qualified divers. The 
purpose of the preliminary examination is to assess the overall 
condition of the vessel's hull and identify any specific concerns to be 
addressed during the underwater hull examination.
    (b) The preliminary examination is required only upon the vessel's 
entry or reentry into the AHE program.
    (c) If you use an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) as the 
predominate means to examine your vessel's hull plating, a preliminary 
examination and the participation of a third party examiner will not be 
necessary.

[USCG-2000-6858, 67 FR 21085, Apr. 29, 2002]