46 CFR § 8.200 - Purpose.

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identifier: "/us/cfr/t46/s8.200"
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title: "46 CFR § 8.200 - Purpose."
title_number: 46
title_name: "Shipping"
section_number: "8.200"
section_name: "Purpose."
chapter_name: "COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
subchapter_number: "A"
subchapter_name: "PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO THE PUBLIC"
part_number: "8"
part_name: "VESSEL INSPECTION ALTERNATIVES"
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currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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generator: "[email protected]"
authority: "33 U.S.C. 1903, 1904, 3803 and 3821; 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3306, 3316, 3703, and 70034; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1 and Aug. 8, 2011 Delegation of Authority, Anti-Fouling Systems."
regulatory_source: "CGD 95-010, 62 FR 67532, Dec. 24, 1997, unless otherwise noted."
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# 8.200 Purpose.

This subpart establishes criteria and procedures for vessel classification societies to obtain recognition from the Coast Guard. This recognition is necessary in order for a classification society to become authorized to perform vessel inspection and certification functions delegated by the Coast Guard as described in this part.