[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 7]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR167.15-33]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 167_PUBLIC NAUTICAL SCHOOL SHIPS--Table of Contents
 
                       Subpart 167.15_Inspections
 
Sec. 167.15-33  Underwater Survey in Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD).

    (a) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI), may approve an 
underwater survey instead of a drydock examination at alternating 
intervals if your vessel is--
    (1) Less than 15 years of age;
    (2) A steel or aluminum hulled vessel;
    (3) Fitted with an effective hull protection system; and
    (4) Described in 46 CFR 167.15-30(a)(1) or (2).
    (b) For vessels less than 15 years of age, you must submit an 
application for an underwater survey to the OCMI at least 90 days before 
your vessel's next required drydock examination. The application must 
include--
    (1) The procedure for carrying out the underwater survey;
    (2) The time and place of the underwater survey;
    (3) The method used to accurately determine the diver's or remotely 
operated vehicle's (ROV) location relative to the hull;
    (4) The means for examining all through-hull fittings and 
appurtenances;
    (5) The means for taking shaft bearing clearances;
    (6) The condition of the vessel, including the anticipated draft of 
the vessel at the time of survey;
    (7) A description of the hull protection system; and
    (8) The name and qualifications of any third party examiner.
    (c) If your vessel is 15 years old or older, the District Commander, 
may approve an underwater survey instead of a drydock examination at 
alternating intervals. You must submit an application for an underwater 
survey to the OCMI at least 90 days before your vessel's next required 
drydock examination. You may be allowed this option if--
    (1) The vessel is qualified under paragraphs (a)(2) through (4) of 
this section;

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    (2) Your application includes the information in paragraphs (b)(1) 
through (b)(8) of this section; and
    (3) During the vessel's drydock examination, preceding the 
underwater survey, a complete set of hull gaugings was taken and they 
indicated that the vessel was free from appreciable hull deterioration.
    (d) After the drydock examination required in paragraph (c)(3) of 
this section, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection submits a 
recommendation for future underwater surveys, the results of the hull 
gauging, and the results of the Coast Guards' drydock examination 
results to the cognizant District Commander for review.

[USCG-2000-6858, 67 FR 21083, Apr. 29, 2002]