46 CFR § 109.205 - Inspection of boilers and machinery.

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t46/s109.205"
source: "ecfr"
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title: "46 CFR § 109.205 - Inspection of boilers and machinery."
title_number: 46
title_name: "Shipping"
section_number: "109.205"
section_name: "Inspection of boilers and machinery."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
subchapter_number: "I-A"
subchapter_name: "A—MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNITS"
part_number: "109"
part_name: "OPERATIONS"
positive_law: false
currency: "2026-03-24"
last_updated: "2026-03-24"
format_version: "1.1.0"
generator: "[email protected]"
authority: "43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 6101, 10104; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4."
regulatory_source: "CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56828, Dec. 4, 1978, unless otherwise noted."
cfr_part: "109"
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# 109.205 Inspection of boilers and machinery.

The chief engineer or engineer in charge, before he assumes charge of the boilers and machinery of a unit shall inspect the boilers and machinery, other than industrial machinery, and report to the master or person in charge and the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, any parts that are not in operating condition.