[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: 46CFR169.230]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 169_SAILING SCHOOL VESSELS--Table of Contents
 
              Subpart 169.200_Inspection and Certification
 
Sec. 169.230  Underwater Survey in Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD).

    (a) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI), on a case-by-
case basis, 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) Listed in Sec. 169.229(a)(1) or (2) of this part.
    (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 condition of the vessel, including the anticipated draft of 
the vessel at the time of survey;
    (6) A description of the hull protection system; and
    (7) The name and qualifications of any third party examiner.
    (c) If your vessel is 15 years old or older, the cognizant District 
Commander, on a case-by-case basis, 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;
    (2) Your application includes the information in paragraphs (b)(1) 
through (b)(7) 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 by paragraph (c)(3) of 
this section, the OCMI 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]