[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: 46CFR189.27-1]

[Page 350]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 189--INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents
 
             Subpart 189.27--Annual and Periodic Inspections
 
Sec. 189.27-1  Annual inspection.


    (a) Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within the 3 
months before or after each anniversary date, except as specified in 
Sec. 189.27-5.
    (b) You must contact the cognizant OCMI to schedule an inspection at 
a time and place which he or she approves. No written application is 
required.
    (c) The scope of the annual inspection is the same as the inspection 
for certification, as specified in Sec. 189.25-10, but in less detail 
unless the cognizant marine inspector finds deficiencies or determines 
that a major change has occurred since the last inspection. If 
deficiencies are found or a major change to the vessel has occurred, the 
marine inspector will conduct an inspection more detailed in scope to 
ensure that the vessel is in satisfactory condition and fit for the 
service for which it is intended. If your vessel passes the annual 
inspection, the marine inspector will endorse your current Certificate 
of Inspection.
    (d) If the annual inspection reveals deficiencies in your vessel's 
maintenance, you must make any or all repairs or improvements within the 
time period specified by the OCMI.
    (e) Nothing in this subpart limits the marine inspector from 
conducting such tests or inspections he or she deems necessary to be 
assured of the vessel's seaworthiness.

[USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6509, Feb. 9, 2000]