[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: 46CFR176.500]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 176_INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents
 
                         Subpart E_Reinspection
 
Sec. 176.500  When required.


    (a) Vessels carrying more than 12 passengers on international 
voyages must undergo an inspection for certification each year as 
specified in Sec. 176.404.
    (b) All other vessels must undergo an inspection for certification 
as specified in Sec. 176.404 and annual inspection as specified in 
paragraph (b)(1) of this section.
    (1) Annual inspection. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection 
within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date.
    (i) 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.
    (ii) The scope of the annual inspection is the same as the 
inspection for certification 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.
    (iii) 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.
    (iv) 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.
    (2) [Reserved]

[USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6508, Feb. 9, 2000]