[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of Octobery 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR15.725]

[Page 252-253]
 
                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 15_MANNING REQUIREMENTS--Table of Contents
 
              Subpart F_Limitations and Qualifying Factors
 
Sec. 15.725  Sailing short.

    Whenever a vessel is deprived of the service of a member of its 
complement,

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and the master or person in charge is unable to find appropriate 
licensed or documented personnel to man the vessel, the master or person 
in charge may proceed on the voyage, having determined the vessel is 
sufficiently manned for the voyage. A report of sailing short must be 
filed in writing with the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) 
having cognizance for inspection in the area in which the vessel is 
operating, or the OCMI within whose jurisdiction the voyage is 
completed. The report must explain the cause of each deficiency and be 
submitted within twelve hours after arrival at the next port. The 
actions of the master or person in charge in such instances are subject 
to review and it must be shown the vacancy was not due to the consent, 
fault or collusion of the master or other individuals specified in 46 
U.S.C. 8101(e). A civil penalty may be assessed against the master or 
person in charge for failure to submit the report.