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Title 46 → Chapter I → Subchapter A → Part 2
§2.01-1 Applications for inspections.
§2.01-3 Notification of inspection.
§2.01-5 Certificate of inspection.
§2.01-6 Certificates issued to foreign vessels.
§2.01-7 Classes of vessels (including motorboats) examined or inspected and certificated.
§2.01-8 Application of regulations to vessels or tankships on an international voyage.
§2.01-10 Inspection requirements—domestic vessels.
§2.01-13 Inspection requirements—foreign vessels.
§2.01-15 Vessel repairs.
§2.01-20 Suspension or revocation of certificates of inspection.
§2.01-25 International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974.
§2.01-30 Delegation of OCMI signature authority.
§2.01-40 Passengers or persons in addition to crew on cargo or tank vessels.
§2.01-45 Excursion permit.
§2.01-50 Persons other than crew on towing, oyster, or fishing steam vessels.
§2.01-60 Overtime compensation.
§2.01-70 Right of appeal.
§2.01-80 Vessel inspections in Alaska.
§2.10-1 Applicability.
§2.10-5 Exemptions.
§2.10-10 Waivers.
§2.10-20 General requirements.
§2.10-25 Definitions.
§2.10-101 Annual vessel inspection fee.
§2.10-105 Prepayment of annual vessel inspection fees.
§2.10-115 Changes in vessel service.
§2.10-120 Overseas inspection and examination fees.
§2.10-125 Fees for examination of foreign tankships.
§2.10-130 Fees for examination of foreign mobile offshore drilling units.
§2.10-135 Penalties.
§2.20-40 Chief engineer's reports.
§2.20-50 Repairs or alterations in lifesaving or fire prevention equipment.
Subpart 2.45—Classification Society Activities
§2.45-1 Definitions.
§2.45-5 Incorporation by reference.
§2.45-10 General.
§2.45-15 Approval requirements.
§2.45-20 Probation, suspension, and revocation.
§2.45-25 Application for approval.
§2.45-30 Penalties.
§2.50-1 Penalty procedures.
§2.75-1 Approvals.
§2.75-5 Certificates of approval.
§2.75-10 Procedures for obtaining approvals.
§2.75-15 Requirements and tests.
§2.75-25 Portable fire extinguishers.
§2.75-40 Suspension of approval.
§2.75-50 Withdrawals or terminations of approvals and appeals.
§2.75-60 Hazardous ships' stores.
§2.75-70 Welding procedure and performance qualifications.
§2.85-1 Assignment of load lines.
§2.90-1 General requirements.
§2.95-1 Certificates or documents issued by Coast Guard.
§2.95-5 Certificates or documents issued by others.
§2.95-10 Equipment or material required to be approved.
Editorial Note: Nomenclature changes to part 2 appear by USCG-2009-0702, 74 FR 49223, Sept. 25, 2009, and USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60144, Sept. 30, 2013.
[CG870FR 65-50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51006, Nov. 4, 1983; CGD 91-030, 60 FR 13563, Mar. 13, 1995; CGD 97-057, 62 FR 51041, Sept. 30, 1997; CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51194, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2006-25556, 72 FR 36329, July 2, 2007]
[CGD 85-015, 51 FR 19340, May 29, 1986, as amended by USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6498, Feb. 9, 2000; USCG-2006-25556, 72 FR 36329, July 2, 2007]
(b) Description of certificates. The certificates of inspection issued to United States vessels describe the vessel, the route the vessel may travel, the minimum manning requirements, the safety equipment and appliances required to be on board, the total number of persons that may be carried, and the names of the owners and operators. The period of validity is stated on the certificate. The certificate may be renewed by applying for inspection under §2.01-1.
(c) Amending certificates. When, because of a change in the character of the vessel or vessel's route, equipment, etc., the vessel does not comply with the requirements of the Certificate of Inspection previously issued, an amended certificate may be issued at the discretion of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, to whom a request is made.
[CGD 77-014, 44 FR 5316, Jan. 25, 1979, as amended by USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6498, Feb. 9, 2000; USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58341, Sept. 30, 2004; USCG-2010-0759, 75 FR 60000, Sept. 29, 2010]
(4) A foreign vessel that is suitable for carriage of cargoes as defined in 46 CFR subchapter D and is in compliance with Tankship Cargo Venting and Handling Systems and Minimum Safety Standards (SOLAS 74—46 CFR part 35), Pollution Prevention Regulations and Transfer Procedures (33 CFR parts 155, 156, 157, and 159), and Navigation Safety Regulations (33 CFR part 164).
(b) Foreign vessels of countries which are non-signatory to the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, are issued a Temporary Certificate of Inspection (CG-854) and a Certificate of Inspection (CG-841), respectively, as described in §2.01-5. Any amendments to these certificates shall be accomplished in accordance with §2.01-5(c).
Vessels inspected and certificated under Subchapter H—Passenger
Vessels2345 or Subchapter K or T—Small Passenger Vessels234
Vessels inspected and certificated under Subchapter I—Cargo and
Vessels25
Vessels subject to the provisions of Subchapter C—Uninspected
Vessels.23678
Vessels subject to the provisions of Subchapter U—Oceanographic
Vessels23679
O—Certain Bulk and
Cargoes10
(1) Motor, all vessels except seagoing motor vessels ≥300 gross tons All vessels carrying combustible or flammable liquid cargo in bulk.5 (i) All vessels carrying more than 12 passengers on an international voyage, except recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7
(ii) All vessels <100 gross tons that— All vessels >15 gross tons carrying freight-for-hire, except those covered by columns 2 and 3. All vessels carrying dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 CFR part 98 All vessels not covered by columns 2, 3, 4, and 6 None All vessels carrying cargoes in bulk that are listed in part 153, table 1, or part 154, table 4, or unlisted cargoes that would otherwise be subject to these parts.12
(2) Motor, seagoing motor vessels ≥300 gross tons All vessels carrying combustible or flammable liquid cargo in bulk.5 (i) All vessels carrying more than 12 passengers on an international voyage, except recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7 All vessels, including recreational vessels not engaged in trade. This does not include vessels covered by columns 2 and 3, and vessels engaged in the fishing industry All vessels not covered by columns 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7 All vessels engaged in oceanographic research All vessels carrying cargoes in bulk that are listed in part 153, table 1, or part 154, table 4, or unlisted cargoes that would otherwise be subject to these parts.12
(3) Non-self-propelled vessels <100 gross tons All vessels carrying combustible or flammable liquid cargo in bulk.5 (i) All vessels that—
(C) Carry more than 12 passengers when chartered with no crew provided, or All manned barges except those covered by columns 2 and 3 All barges except those covered by column 3 None All tank barges carrying cargoes listed in Table 151.05 of this chapter or unlisted cargoes that would otherwise be subject to part 151.11112
(4) Non-self-propelled vessels ≥100 gross tons All vessels carrying combustible or flammable liquid cargo in bulk.5 (iii) All vessels that—
(D) Carry at least 1 passenger-for-hire and is a submersible vessel.7 All seagoing barges except a seagoing barge that is covered by column 2 or 3, or that is unmanned for the purposes of operating or navigating the barge, and that carries neither a hazardous material as cargo nor a flammable or combustible liquid, including oil, in bulk quantities of 250 barrels or more All barges except those covered by columns 3 and 6 All seagoing barges engaged in oceanographic research All tank barges carrying cargoes listed in Table 151.05 of this chapter or unlisted cargoes that would otherwise be subject to part 151.11112
(5) Sail13 vessels ≤700 gross tons All vessels carrying combustible or flammable liquid cargo in bulk.5 (i) All vessels carrying more than 12 passengers on an international voyage, except recreational vessels not engaged in trade.7 All vessels carrying dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 CFR part 98 All vessels not covered by columns 2, 3, 4, and 6 None All vessels carrying cargoes in bulk that are listed in part 153, table 1, or part 154, table 4, or unlisted cargoes that would otherwise be subject to these parts.12
(6) Sail13 vessels >700 gross tons All vessels carrying combustible or flammable liquid cargo in bulk.5 (i) All vessels carrying passengers or passengers-for-hire, except recreational vessels.7
(ii) All ferries that carry at least 1 passenger All vessels carrying dangerous cargoes, when required by 46 CFR part 98 All vessels not covered by columns 2, 3, 4, and 6 None All vessels carrying cargoes in bulk that are listed in part 153, Table 1, or part 154, Table 4, or unlisted cargoes that would otherwise be subject to these parts.12
9Under 46 U.S.C. 441 an oceanographic research vessel “. . . being employed exclusively in instruction in oceanography or limnology, or both, or exclusively in oceanographic research, . . .. Under 46 U.S.C. 443, “an oceanographic research vessel shall not be deemed to be engaged in trade or commerce.” If or when an oceanographic vessel engages in trade or commerce, such vessel cannot operate under its certificate of inspection as an oceanographic vessel, but shall be inspected and certified for the service in which engaged, and the scientific personnel aboard then become persons employed in the business of the vessel.
11For manned tankbarges, see §151.01-10(c) of this chapter.
12See §151.01-15, 153.900(d), or 154.30 of this chapter as appropriate.
(b)(1) A U.S.-flag towing vessel is subject to inspection and certifying regulations in subchapter M of this chapter except:
(A) Assistance towing as defined in §136.110 of this chapter;
Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations affecting §2.01-7, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.govinfo.gov.
(b) For details regarding application of Convention requirements to tankships, see §30.01-6 of this chapter; to passenger vessels, see §70.05-10 of this chapter; to cargo ships other than tankships, see §90.05-10 of this chapter; and to small passenger vessels, see §§115.900 and 176.900 of this chapter. (E.O. 11239, 30 FR 9671, 3 CFR, 1965 Supp.).
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 90-008, 55 FR 30659, July 26, 1990; USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6499, Feb. 9, 2000]
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51194, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58341, Sept. 30, 2004]
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 73-96, 42 FR 49022, Sept. 26, 1977; CGD 97-057, 62 FR 51041, Sept. 30, 1997]
(1) For passenger vessels that are 100 gross tons or more, see §§71.55-1 and 71.60-1 of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter.
(3) For cargo and miscellaneous vessels, see §§91.45-1 and 91.50-1 of subchapter I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter.
(4) For tank vessels, see §§31.10-25 and 35.01-1 of subchapter D (Tank Vessels) of this chapter.
(5) For public nautical schoolships, see §§167.30-1 and 167.30-10 of subchapter R (Nautical Schools) of this chapter.
(6) For oceanographic vessels, see §§189.45-1 and 189.50-1 of subchapter U (Oceanographic Vessels) of this chapter.
(7) For repairs to a vessel after it has been surveyed, see §42.09-50 of subchapter E (Load Lines) of this chapter.
(9) For repairs to electrical installations or equipment, see §§111.05-5(e), 111.05-10(e), and 111.90-5 of subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter.
(4) For tank vessels, see §31.10-35 of subchapter D (Tank Vessels) of this chapter.
(5) For public nautical schoolships, see §167.30-5 of subchapter R (Nautical Schools) of this chapter.
[CGFR 68-126, 34 FR 9010, June 5, 1969, as amended by CGD 73-96, 42 FR 49023, Sept. 26, 1977; CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51006, Nov. 4, 1983; CGD 97-057, 62 FR 51041, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58341, Sept. 30, 2004]
[CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51195, Sept. 30, 1997, as amended by USCG-1998-4442, 63 FR 52188, Sept. 30, 1998; USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58341, Sept. 30, 2004]
(ix) High-Speed Craft Safety Certificate.
(3) When authorized by the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, an authorized classification society may issue international convention certificates as permitted under part 8, subpart C, of this title.
(b) Applications. (1) The application for inspection and issuance of a certificate or certificates is made on the appropriate form listed in §2.01-1, or by letter, to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, in or nearest the port at which the inspection is to be made and shall be signed by the master or agent of the vessel. The certificates previously issued are surrendered at the time the inspection is performed. Further details are set forth in subchapter D (Tank Vessels), subchapter H (Passenger Vessels), subchapter I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels), subchapter K (Small Passenger Vessels Carrying more than 150 Passengers or with overnight accommodations for more than 49 Passengers), subchapter L (Offshore Supply Vessels), subchapter O (Certain Bulk Dangerous Cargoes), subchapter T (Small Passenger Vessels), and subchapter U (Oceanographic Research Vessels), of this chapter.
(2) A Convention certificate may be withdrawn, revoked or suspended at any time when it is determined the vessel is no longer in compliance with applicable requirements. (See §2.01-70 for appeal procedures.)
Editorial Note: For Federal Register citations affecting §2.01-25, see the List of CFR Sections Affected, which appears in the Finding Aids section of the printed volume and at www.govinfo.gov.
The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, may redelegate signature authority for documents issued under this subpart to: one individual on his or her staff; and each Marine Safety Unit Commanding Officer within his or her Sector.
(b) The application for permission to carry persons in addition to the crew may be included in the application described in §2.01-1. If granted it is endorsed on the certificate of inspection.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51195, Sept. 30, 1997]
(a) Under 46 U.S.C. 2113, the Coast Guard may issue a permit to the owner, operator, or agent of a passenger vessel, allowing the vessel to engage in excursions that carry additional numbers of passengers, extend an existing route, or both. Details concerning the application process for excursion permits for inspected passenger vessels are contained in §§71.10, 115.204, or 176.204 of this chapter. Details concerning the application process for special permits for uninspected passenger vessels are contained in §26.03-6 of this chapter.
(b) For Marine Events of National Significance, as determined by the Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, a vessel may be permitted to engage in these events while carrying passengers-for-hire for the duration of the event. Event sponsors must request this determination in writing from the Commandant (CG-54) at least 1 year prior to the event. Details concerning the application process for special permits for Marine Events of National Significance are contained in §26.03-8 of this chapter.
[USCG-1999-5040, 67 FR 34767, May 15, 2002]
(b) The application for a permit to carry such persons may be included in the application described in §2.01-1. If granted it is endorsed on the certificate of inspection.
Source: CGD 91-030, 60 FR 13563, Mar. 13, 1995, unless otherwise noted.
(a) This subpart establishes inspection and examination fees for all owners or operators requesting certification, including those for vessels that are required to have a Certificate of Inspection and those required to have a Certificate of Compliance.
[CGD 91-030, 60 FR 13563, Mar. 13, 1995, as amended by CGD 96-067, 62 FR 19232, Apr. 21, 1997; USCG-2010-0759, 75 FR 60001, Sept. 29, 2010; USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60144, Sept. 30, 2013]
(d) Vessel owners or operators may submit a written request for exemption to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, of the Marine Inspection Zone in which the vessel normally operates. The exemption request must provide the vessel name, the vessel identification number, and evidence that the organization and the vessel meet the criteria set forth in this section. The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection will endorse and forward the request to Commandant (CG-DCO-83) for decision.
[CGD 96-067, 62 FR 19232, Apr. 21, 1997, as amended by CGD 96-067, 63 FR 59474, Nov. 4, 1998; USCG-2010-0759, 75 FR 60001, Sept. 29, 2010]
The Commandant (CG-DCO-83) will waive collection of vessel inspection fees in this subpart for a Federally-owned or operated vessel if the fee would be directly paid by an agency acting as the vessel owner using Federal appropriated funds. By October 1 of each year, Federal agencies shall provide Commandant (CG-DCO-83) with a list of the names and vessel identification numbers of vessels for which a fee waiver is requested.
[CGD 91-030, 60 FR 13563, Mar. 13, 1995, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50459, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50725, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG-2010-0759, 75 FR 60001, Sept. 29, 2010]
(b) Fees required by this subpart must be paid in U.S. currency by check or money order, drawn on a U.S. bank, and made payable to the U.S. Treasury. Payment may also be made by credit card or wire transfer.
(i) For payment by credit card, online through www.pay.gov, or U.S. Coast Guard Finance Center (OGR), 1430A Kristina Way, Chesapeake, VA 23326.
(e) For purposes of this subpart, the address for Commandant (CG-DCO-83), Attn: Office of Budget Execution, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7318, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7318.
(f) Information concerning a vessel's user fee anniversary date may be obtained from any Coast Guard Coast Guard Sector, Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, or Marine Safety Detachment.
[CGD 91-030, 60 FR 13563, Mar. 13, 1995, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50459, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50725, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG-2010-0759, 75 FR 60001, Sept. 29, 2010; USCG-2011-0618, 76 FR 60753, Sept. 30, 2011; USCG-2012-0832, 77 FR 59773, Oct. 1, 2012; USCG-2018-0874, 84 FR 30881, June 28, 2019]
Nautical school vessel means a vessel operated by or in connection with a nautical school or an educational institution under section 13 of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 1986, Public Law 99-640.
Sea-going towing vessel means a sea-going commercial vessel engaged in or intending to engage in the service of pulling, pushing or hauling alongside, or any combination of pulling, pushing or hauling alongside, that has been issued a Certificate of Inspection under the provisions of subchapter I of this chapter.
[CGD 91-030, 60 FR 13563, Mar. 13, 1995, as amended by CGD 96-067, 62 FR 19232, Apr. 21, 1997; CGD 97-057, 62 FR 51041, Sept. 30, 1997; CGD 96-067, 63 FR 59474, Nov. 4, 1998; USCG 2008-1107; 74 FR 63628, Dec. 4, 2009; USCG-2012-0208, 79 FR 48924, Aug. 18, 2014; USCG-2006-24412, 81 FR 40100, June 20, 2016]
(a)(1) Unless otherwise provided by this subpart, each vessel required to have a Certificate of Inspection is subject to the annual vessel inspection fee listed in table 2.10-101 for its vessel category.
(2) A vessel certificated for more than one service must pay only the higher of the two applicable fees in table 2.10-101 of this section.
(b) The vessel owner or operator must pay the annual vessel inspection fee each year on or before the vessel's user fee anniversary date, unless the fee has been prepaid under §2.10-105 of this subpart.
(c) Payment of the annual vessel inspection fee entitles a vessel to all inspection services related to compliance with its Certificate of Inspection, including but not limited to the inspection for renewal of the Certificate of Inspection, reinspections (annual and periodic inspections), hull (drydock) inspections, deficiency inspections, damage surveys, repair and modification inspections, change in vessel service inspections, permit to proceed inspections, drydock extension inspections, and all inspections required for the issuance of international certificates.
[CGD 91-030, 60 FR 13563, Mar. 13, 1995, as amended by CGD 96-067, 62 FR 19232, Apr. 21, 1997; USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58341, Sept. 30, 2004; USCG-2010-0759, 75 FR 60001, Sept. 29, 2010]
(b) To prepay the annual vessel inspection fee for a period of three or more years, the owner must submit a written request to Commandant (CG-DCO-83) specifying the vessel identification number and the period for which prepayment is to be made.
RO is the published user fee of the vessel
t is the number of years after prepayment of the fee, for each annual increment (t = 0, 1, 2, 3 ... n)
(e) If a vessel is removed from Coast Guard certification and the vessel owner surrenders the vessel's Certificate of Inspection, the owner may request a refund of the remaining prepayment amount. The annual vessel inspection fee will not be refunded for the year in which the Certificate of Inspection is surrendered. The request for refund must be submitted to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection to whom the Certificate of Inspection is surrendered. The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection will endorse and forward the request to Commandant (CG-DCO-83) for decision.
(b) If a change in service occurs and the annual vessel inspection fee has been prepaid, Commandant (CG-DCO-83) will recalculate the prepayment amount based on the new vessel category and advise the owner of available prepayment options.
[CGD 91-030, 60 FR 13563, Mar. 13, 1995, as amended by CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50459, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50725, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58341, Sept. 30, 2004 ; USCG-2010-0759, 75 FR 60000, Sept. 29, 2010]
(b) The overseas inspection and examination fee for each vessel must be received before an overseas inspection or examination is conducted.
[CGD 91-030, 60 FR 13563, Mar. 13, 1995, as amended by USCG-2013-0671, 78 FR 60144, Sept. 30, 2013]
(a) For examination for the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance under §2.01-6(a)(2)(i) of this part, or examination for the annual endorsement to a Certificate of Compliance, a fee of $1,100.
(b) For examination for the issuance of a Tank Vessel Examination Letter under §2.01-6(a)(3) of this part, a fee of $1,100.
(a) For examination for the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance indicating compliance with the design and equipment standards of either the documenting nation or the International Maritime Organization Code for Construction and Equipment of Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, a fee of $1,830.
(b) For examination for the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance indicating compliance with the design and equipment standards of 46 CFR part 108, the inspection fee listed in table 2.10-101 of this subpart for the same type of mobile offshore drilling unit.
[CGD 91-030, 60 FR 13563, Mar. 13, 1995, as amended by CGD 96-052, 62 FR 16703, Apr. 8, 1997]
(a) Repairs to boilers and pressure vessels. The chief engineer is required to report any repairs to boilers or unfired pressure vessels in accordance with §§33.25-5, 78.33-1, and 97.30-1 of this chapter.
(b) The chief engineer of any vessel is required to report any accident to a boiler, unfired pressure vessel, or machinery tending to render the further use of the item unsafe until repairs are made by §§35.25-5, 78.33-5, and 97.30-5 of this chapter.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18804, Dec. 18, 1968; USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58341, Sept. 30, 2004]
No repairs or alterations shall be made to any lifesaving or fire-detecting or fire-extinguishing equipment, except in an emergency, without advance notice to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. See §§78.33-10 and 97.30-10 of this chapter.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 97-057, 62 FR 51041, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58341, Sept. 30, 2004]
Source: 77 FR 47551, Aug. 9, 2012, unless otherwise noted.
Classification society means an organization that, at a minimum, verifies that a vessel meets requirements embodying the technical rules, regulations, standards, guidelines and associated surveys, and inspections covering the design, construction, and/or through life compliance of a ship's structure and essential engineering and electrical systems.
Recognized Organization (RO) means an organization authorized to act on behalf of an Administration.
Regional port state control secretariat means an organization established to collect and maintain port state control inspection data in addition to other functions under a regional agreement among countries.
(a) Certain material is incorporated by reference into this part with the approval of the Director of the Federal Register under 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. To enforce any edition other than that specified in this section, the Coast Guard must publish notice of change in the Federal Register and the material must be available to the public. All approved material is available for inspection at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the availability of this material at NARA, call 202-741-6030 or go to http://www.archives.gov/federal__register/code__of__federal__regulations/ibr__locations.html. Also, it is available for inspection at the Coast Guard Headquarters. Contact Commandant (CG-ENG), Attn: Office of Design and Engineering Systems, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509, and is available from the sources indicated in this section.
(b) International Maritime Organization, 4 Albert Embankment, London SE1 7SR, U.K. + 44 (0)20 7735 7611, http://www.imo.org/.
(1) IMO Resolution A.739(18), Guidelines for the Authorization of Organizations Acting on Behalf of the Administration, adopted 4 November 1993, incorporation by reference approved for §2.45-15.
(a) A classification society (including an employee or agent of that society) must not review, examine, survey, or certify the construction, repair, or alteration of a vessel in the United States unless it is approved under the provisions of this subpart.
(b) This subpart applies to a recognized organization that meets the definition of a classification society provided in §2.45-1 of this subpart.
(a) A classification society may be approved for purpose of §2.45-10 if the following conditions are met:
(1) Vessels surveyed by the classification society must have a worldwide port state control detention rate of less than 2 percent based on the number of Recognized Organization (RO)-related detentions divided by the number of vessel inspections for at least 40 port state control inspections for the past 3 years;
(2) The classification society must not be identified in the most recent publication of “Port State Control in the United States” as a Priority I and as having more than one RO-related detention for the past 3 years;
(3) The classification society must comply with the minimum standards for an RO recommended in IMO Resolution A.739(18), Appendix 1 (incorporated by reference, see §2.45-5.);
(4) The classification society must be an RO for at least one country under a formal written agreement that includes all of the elements described in IMO Resolution A.739(18), Appendix 2 (incorporated by reference, see §2.45-5.);
(5) The referenced country that is cited for satisfaction of the requirement of paragraph (a)(4) of this section for which the classification society is an RO—
(i) Must be signatory to each of the following: The International Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS), the International Convention on the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78), the International Convention on Load Lines (ICLL), 1966, and the Protocol of 1988 relating to the ICLL, 1966; and
(ii) Must not be identified as a flag state targeted for additional port state control action by the Coast Guard or any regional port state control secretariat.
(6) The classification society must use a system to—
(i) Make its safety records and those of persons acting on behalf of the classification society available to the Coast Guard in electronic format;
(ii) Provide its safety records and those of persons acting on behalf of the classification society to another classification society that requests those records for the purpose of conducting surveys of vessels; and
(iii) Request the safety records of a vessel to be surveyed from any other classification society that previously surveyed that vessel.
(b) Where sufficient performance records are not available from a regional port state control secretariat, the Coast Guard may consider an equivalent safety performance indicator proposed by the classification society seeking approval.
(a) A classification society approved for the purpose of this subpart must maintain the minimum requirements for approval set forth in §2.45-15.
(b) If an approved classification society fails to maintain compliance with paragraph (a) of this section, the Coast Guard may place the classification society approval on probation, or suspend or revoke the classification society's approval, as appropriate.
(c) Probation. A classification society on probation is approved for the purpose of this subpart. The probation continues until the next review of the classification society's compliance with paragraph (a) of this section.
(1) If the review shows that compliance with paragraph (a) of this section is achieved, the probation may end.
(2) If the review shows significant improvement but compliance with paragraph (a) of this section is not achieved, the probation may be extended.
(3) If the review does not show significant improvement, and compliance with paragraph (a) of this section is not achieved, the approval may be suspended.
(d) Suspension. A classification society whose approval is suspended is not approved for the purpose of this subpart. Suspension will continue until the next review of the classification society's compliance with paragraph (a) of this section.
(1) If the review shows compliance with paragraph (a) of this section, the classification society's approval may be restored.
(2) If the review shows significant improvement toward compliance with paragraph (a) of this section, the suspension may be extended.
(3) If the review does not show significant improvement and compliance with paragraph (a) of this section, the classification society's approval may be revoked.
(e) Revocation. A classification society whose approval is revoked is not approved for the purpose of this subpart. The classification society may reapply for approval when the requirements of §2.45-15 are met.
(f) The Coast Guard's Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG) administers probations, suspensions, and revocations and makes all related notifications to affected classification societies.
(a) An application for approval must be made in writing and in the English language to Commandant (CG-ENG), Attn: Office of Design and Engineering Systems, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509.
(b) The application must—
(1) Indicate the type of work the classification society intends to perform on vessels in the United States;
(2) Include documentation demonstrating that the classification society complies with §2.45-15;
(3) Contain a list of the vessels surveyed by the classification society over the previous 3 calendar years. The list must include vessel names, flags, and IMO numbers, as well as initial vessel inspections and detentions; and
(4) Provide a summary of the safety records of vessels the classification society surveys for each of the previous 3 calendar years, including initial vessel inspections and detentions for all data contained in regional port state control Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and other port state control data sources, including the U.S. Coast Guard.
(c) An application submitted in accordance with 46 CFR part 8, subpart B satisfies the application requirements of paragraph (a) of this section, provided the applicant:
(1) Has been notified in writing by the Commandant that it met the criteria to be a recognized classification society, and its recognized status has not been revoked, under 46 CFR part 8, subpart B;
(2) Submits in writing and in the English language to the address in paragraph (a) of this section a statement that the applicant is applying for approval under this subpart; and
(3) Certifies in the submission under paragraph (c)(2) of this section that the information in the application submitted under 46 CFR part 8, subpart B remains valid.
The owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, or individual in charge of a vessel that employs a classification society to review, examine, survey, or certify the construction, repair, or alteration of a vessel in the United States is subject to civil penalties in accordance with Title 46 U.S.C. 3318 if the classification society is not approved by the Coast Guard under this subpart.
(b) The Commandant's approvals are issued to persons, partnerships, companies, or corporations who offer for sale specific items of safety equipment, materials, or installations, or intend them for their own or others' use. These approvals are intended to provide a control over the quality of such approved items. The Commandant's approvals apply only to those items constructed or installed in accordance with applicable requirements, and the details as described in the documents granting specific approval. If a specific item when manufactured does not comply with these details, then it is not considered to be approved and the approval issued does not apply to such modified item. For example, if an item is manufactured with changes in design or material not previously approved, the approval does not apply to such modified item. The failure to comply with applicable requirements and details specified in the approval subjects the holder to immediate suspension of approval as described in §2.75-40, and if necessary, to a public hearing seeking withdrawal of approval and removal of all such items from use or installation as provided in §2.75-50.
(c) The Commandant's approvals are issued to qualified holders in the form of certificates of approval (Form CGHQ-10030), by appropriate description and identification in documents filed with the Office of the Federal Register and published in the Federal Register, or by letters, or by appropriate markings on drawings, plans, etc. Under the direction of the Commandant, the Deputy for Operations Policy and Capabilities (CG-DCO-D) is delegated the authority to exercise the necessary actions relating to the granting, suspension, cancellation or revocation of approvals for special items of safety equipment, materials or installations required by law in regulation in this chapter or in 33 CFR chapter I to have the Commandant's approval. The authority delegated to the Deputy for Operations Policy and Capabilities (CG-DCO-D) may be further delegated by him.
(d) The approvals granted to holders qualifying under the regulations in this chapter or in specifications, copies of which may be obtained from the Commandant (CG-ENG), and to which official Coast Guard numbers are assigned, will be in the form of certificates of approval. Unless specifically provided otherwise, the approval shall be valid for a period of five years from the date on the certificate of approval, but subject to suspension and/or cancellation if it is found the item offered, sold, or used as Coast Guard approved differs in any detail from the item as described in the certificate of approval and referenced material.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 82-063b, 48 FR 4781, Feb. 3, 1983; CGD 88-070, 53 FR 34533, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50459, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 93-055, 61 FR 13927, Mar. 28, 1996; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50725, Sept. 27, 1996; CGD 97-057, 62 FR 51041, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58341, Sept. 30, 2004; USCG-2010-0759, 75 FR 60001, Sept. 29, 2010]
(a) The Deputy for Operations Policy and Capabilities (CG-DCO-D) or his delegate, will issue a certificate of approval to the manufacturer or party named therein and certify that such manufacturer or party has submitted satisfactory evidence that the item described therein complies with the applicable laws and regulations, which are outlined on the reverse side of the certificate.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 82-063b, 48 FR 4781, Feb. 3, 1983; CGD 88-070, 53 FR 34533, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50725, Sept. 27, 1996; CGD 97-057, 62 FR 51041, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58341, Sept. 30, 2004]
(b) Unless otherwise specified, correspondence concerning approvals should be addressed to the Commandant (CG-ENG), Attn: Office of Design and Engineering Systems, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509. When plans, drawings, test data, etc., are required to be submitted by the manufacturer, the material being transmitted with the application should be clearly identified.
[CGD 76-048, 44 FR 73043, Dec. 17, 1979, as amended by CGD 82-063b, 48 FR 4781, Feb. 3, 1983; CGD 88-070, 53 FR 34533, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50459, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50725, Sept. 27, 1996]
(a) Approved items described in certificates of approval are usually required to meet specific requirements and/or tests, prior to obtaining the approval. Additional factory tests to determine that proper uniformity and quality controls are followed during the manufacture of the specific items may be required. These requirements governing the manufacturer in particular are set forth in the regulations in this chapter or in specifications, copies of which may be obtained from the Commandant (CG-ENG). If the requirements are met, a certificate of approval will be issued.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 82-063b, 48 FR 4781, Feb. 3, 1983; CGD 88-070, 53 FR 34533, Sept. 7, 1988; CGD 95-072, 60 FR 50459, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50725, Sept. 27, 1996]
(c) The procedures for a laboratory to qualify as a recognized laboratory and to be listed in §162.028-5 of subchapter Q (Specifications) of this chapter are as follows:
(1) The laboratory shall submit an informal application in writing on its usual letterhead paper to the Commandant (CG-5PS), Attn: Director of Commercial Regulations, U.S. Coast Guard Stop 7509, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20593-7509, requesting recognition and listing, as a recognized laboratory.
(3) If the Commandant finds that a laboratory qualifies as a recognized laboratory, and it is subject to Coast Guard jurisdiction, the approval and listing will be published on the Coast Guard's Maritime Information eXchange Web site at http://cgmix.uscg.mil/equipment and will be in effect until suspended, canceled or terminated by proper authority. The failure of a recognized laboratory to maintain its established factory inspection, listing and labeling program as approved by the Commandant shall be cause for terminating a listing as a recognized laboratory.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 82-063b, 48 FR 4781, Feb. 3, 1983; USCG-2015-0867, 80 FR 62469, Oct. 16, 2015]
(b) The procedures for appealing the temporary suspension shall be those described in §2.01-70.
(c) Any person directly affected by a decision to deny, withdraw, or terminate an approval may appeal the decision to Director of Commercial Regulations & Standards (CG-5PS) as provided in §1.03-15 of this chapter.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 93-055, 61 FR 13927, Mar. 28, 1996; CGD 96-041, 61 FR 50725, Sept. 27, 1996; CGD 97-057, 62 FR 51041, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2004-18884, 69 FR 58341, Sept. 30, 2004]
[CGD 84-044, 53 FR 7748, Mar. 10, 1988]
(a) Welding procedures and welder performance utilized in the fabrication of vessels and their various systems and components subject to Coast Guard inspection shall be qualified as required by the applicable subchapter. For applicable requirements see §§32.60-1(a) of subchapter D (Tank Vessels), §72.01-15 of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels), §92.01-10 of subchapter I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels), or §190.01-10 of subchapter U (Oceanographic Vessels) of this chapter. See part 57 of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) for requirements for the welding of pressure piping, boilers, pressure vessels, and nonpressure vessel type tanks, and associated secondary barriers as defined in §38.05-4 of subchapter D (Tank Vessels) of this chapter.
(b) The requirements for passenger vessel construction are in parts 43-46, 70-78, of this chapter.
(c) The requirements for tank vessel construction are in parts 30-39, 43-45, of this chapter.
(d) The requirements for cargo and miscellaneous vessel construction are in parts 43-45, 90-97, of this chapter.
(e) The requirements for marine engineering installations or equipment are in parts 50-69 of this chapter.
(f) The requirements for electrical engineering installations or equipment are in parts 110-113 of this chapter.
(g) The requirements for items to be manufactured under specific approval by the Commandant are in parts 160-164 of this chapter.
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16604, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 73-96, 42 FR 49203, Sept. 26, 1977; CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51006, Nov. 4, 1983]