Title 33, Part 96 — Rules for the Safe Operation of Vessels and Safety Management Systems

Purpose.

Who does this subpart apply to?

Definitions.

Incorporation by reference.

Purpose.

Who does this subpart apply to?

What makes up a safety management system?

What objectives must a safety management system meet?

What functional requirements must a safety management system meet?

What documents and reports must a safety management system have?

Purpose.

Who does this subpart apply to?

What is involved to complete a safety management audit and when is it required to be completed?

Document of Compliance certificate: what is it and when is it needed?

Safety Management Certificate: what is it and when is it needed?

Interim Document of Compliance certificate: what is it and when can it be used?

Interim Safety Management Certificate: what is it and when can it be used?

What are the requirements for vessels of countries not party to Chapter IX of SOLAS?

How will the Coast Guard handle compliance and enforcement of these regulations?

When will the Coast Guard deny entry into a U.S. port?

Purpose.

Who does this regulation apply to?

What authority may an organization ask for under this regulation?

How does an organization submit a request to be authorized?

How will the Coast Guard decide whether to approve an organization's request to be authorized?

What happens if the Coast Guard disapproves an organization's request to be authorized?

How will I know what the Coast Guard requires of my organization if my organization receives authorization?

How does the Coast Guard terminate an organization's authorization?

What is the status of a certificate if the issuing organization has its authority terminated?

What further obligations exist for an organization if the Coast Guard terminates its authorization?

How can I appeal a decision made by an authorized organization?