[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: 46CFR169.239]

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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. 169.239  Hull.

    At each inspection for certification and periodic inspection, the 
vessel must be afloat and ready for the following tests and inspections 
of the hull structure and its appurtenances:
    (a) All accessible parts of the exterior and interior of the hull, 
the watertight bulkheads, and weather deck are examined. Where the 
internals of the vessel are completely concealed, sections of the lining 
or ceiling may be removed or the parts otherwise probed or exposed so 
that the inspector may be satisfied as to the condition of the hull 
structure.
    (b) All watertight closures in the hull, decks and bulkheads are 
examined and operated.
    (c) The condition of the superstructure, masts, and similar 
arrangements constructed on the hull is checked. All spars, standing 
rigging, running rigging, blocks, fittings, and sails, including storm 
sails are inspected.
    (d) All railings and bulwarks and their attachment to the hull 
structure are inspected. Special attention is paid to ensure that guards 
or rails are provided in all dangerous places.
    (e) All weathertight closures above the weather deck are inspected. 
The provisions for drainage of sea water from the exposed decks are 
checked.

[CGD 83-005, 51 FR 896, Jan. 9, 1986, as amended by USCG-1999-4976, 65 
FR 6508, Feb. 9, 2000]