46 CFR § 61.20-15 - Tailshaft examination.

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# 61.20-15 Tailshaft examination.

The rules in §§ 61.20-15 through 61.20-23 apply only to vessels in ocean and coastwise service. Each examination, inspection and test prescribed by these sections must be conducted in the presence of a marine inspector.

[CGD 78-153, 45 FR 52388, Aug. 7, 1980]