[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 46, Volume 1]
[Revised as of Octobery 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 46CFR8.545]

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                           TITLE 46--SHIPPING
 
         CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 8_VESSEL INSPECTION ALTERNATIVES--Table of Contents
 
                Subpart E_Streamlined Inspection Program
 
Sec. 8.545  Scope of inspection for enrolled vessels.

    (a) A Coast Guard marine inspector will conduct required periodic 
and follow-on inspections necessary to ensure compliance with Coast 
Guard regulations.

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    (b) A Coast Guard marine inspector will conduct the inspections in 
paragraph (a) of this section in accordance with the procedures set out 
in the VAP. These inspections will normally include the following:
    (1) Administrative review. This portion of the inspection consists 
of a review of prior Coast Guard SIP inspection forms, the contents of 
the VAP, and other certifications of equipment and vessel systems.
    (2) SIP performance review. This portion of the inspection consists 
of a review of vessel SIP documentation and records, review of the SIP 
procedures, and a company evaluation of their SIP.
    (3) Materiel review. This portion of the inspection consists of a 
general examination of the vessel, witnessing the examination of 
selected items under the VAP by company designated SIP support 
personnel, inspection of selected items, and witnessing crew performance 
in drills.
    (4) Conclusion and recommendations. This portion of the inspection 
contains the Coast Guard marine inspector's evaluation of regulatory 
compliance of the vessel under its VAP.
    (c) A Coast Guard marine inspector may conduct any additional tests 
or examinations of vessel equipment or systems necessary to ensure 
compliance with Coast Guard regulations during an inspection covered in 
paragraph (a) of this section.