[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 2]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
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[CITE: 46CFR42.09-35]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)
 
PART 42_DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VOYAGES BY SEA--Table of Contents
 
  Subpart 42.09_Load Line Assignments and Surveys_General Requirements
 
Sec. 42.09-35  Additional survey requirements for wood-hull vessels.

    (a) In addition to the requirements in Sec. 42.09-25, the surveyor 
of the assigning authority shall examine the items, etc., listed in this 
section, to determine if in satisfactory condition and meeting the 
applicable requirements in this subchapter.
    (b) When the vessel is in drydock or hauled out, the keel, stem, 
stern frame or sternpost, outside planking, and caulking shall be 
examined.
    (c) The fasteners shall be examined. Bolts, screws, or equivalent 
fastenings, as deemed necessary by the surveyor, must be backed out, or 
otherwise dealt with, to ensure soundness.
    (d) The holds, 'tween decks, peaks, bilges, machinery spaces, and 
bunkers shall be examined.
    (e) The entire structure, including decks, shall be examined. If 
considered necessary by the surveyor, borings shall be made, or other 
means may be used, to ascertain the condition of the materials. Should 
these measures disclose sufficient cause, further examination to satisfy 
the surveyor as to the true condition shall be made and check locations 
listed. This list shall be submitted to the assigning and issuing 
authority for record purposes, and for use in subsequent surveys.

[CGFR 68-60, 33 FR 10057, July 12, 1968]