Title 46, Part 115 — Inspection and Certification

Preemptive effect.

[Reserved]

When required.

Description.

How to obtain or renew.

Period of validity for a Certificate of Inspection.

Routes permitted.

Total persons permitted.

Passengers permitted.

Alternative requirements for a vessel operating as other than a small passenger vessel.

Certificate of Inspection amendment.

Permit to proceed.

Permit to carry excursion party.

Certificates and permits.

Stability letter.

Certification expiration date stickers.

General.

Initial inspection for certification.

Subsequent inspections for certification.

When required.

Certificate of Inspection: Conditions of validity.

Drydock examination, internal structural examination, and underwater survey intervals.

Scope of drydock and internal structural examinations.

Underwater Survey in Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD).

Description of the Alternative Hull Examination (AHE) Program for certain passenger vessels.

Eligibility requirements for the Alternative Hull Examination (AHE) Program for certain passenger vessels.

The Alternative Hull Examination (AHE) Program application.

Preliminary examination requirements.

Pre-Survey meeting.

Alternative Hull Examination (AHE) Procedure.

Alternative Hull Examination (AHE) Program options: Divers or underwater ROV.

Hull examination reports.

Continued participation in the Alternative Hull Examination (AHE) Program.

Notice and plans required.

Tailshaft examinations.

Extension of examination intervals.

Permission for repairs and alterations.

Installation tests and inspections.

Breaking of safety valve seals.

Inspection and testing prior to hot work.

Inspection standards.

Notice of inspection deficiencies and requirements.

Hull.

Machinery.

Electrical.

Lifesaving.

Fire protection.

Pressure vessels and boilers.

Steering systems.

Miscellaneous systems and equipment.

Sanitary inspection.

Unsafe practices.

Additional tests and inspections.

Applicability.

Passenger Ship Safety Certificate.

Exemptions.

Safety Management Certificate.

Equivalents.