46 CFR § 126.110 - Inspection after accident.

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title: "46 CFR § 126.110 - Inspection after accident."
title_number: 46
title_name: "Shipping"
section_number: "126.110"
section_name: "Inspection after accident."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
subchapter_number: "L"
subchapter_name: "OFFSHORE SUPPLY VESSELS"
part_number: "126"
part_name: "INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION"
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currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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authority: "46 U.S.C. 3205, 3306, 3307, 70034; 46 U.S.C. Chapter 701; sec. 617, Pub. L. 111-281, 124 Stat. 2905; E.O. 11735, 38 FR 21243, 3 CFR 1971-1975 Comp., p. 793; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4."
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# 126.110 Inspection after accident.

(a) The owner or operator of an OSV shall make the vessel available for inspection by a marine inspector—

(1) Each time an accident occurs, or a defect is discovered that affects—

(i) The safety of the vessel; or

(ii) The effectiveness or completeness of its lifesaving, fire-fighting, or other equipment; or

(2) Whenever any important repairs or renewals are made.

(b) The inspection is to ensure that—

(1) The necessary repairs or renewals have been effectively made;

(2) The material and workmanship used to accomplish the repairs or renewals are satisfactory; and

(3) The OSV complies with the regulations in this subchapter.