46 USC § 3312 - Display of certificate of inspection

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identifier: "/us/usc/t46/s3312"
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title: "46 USC § 3312 - Display of certificate of inspection"
title_number: 46
title_name: "SHIPPING"
section_number: "3312"
section_name: "Display of certificate of inspection"
chapter_number: 33
chapter_name: "INSPECTION GENERALLY"
part_number: "B"
part_name: "Inspection and Regulation of Vessels"
positive_law: true
currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-03-26"
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generator: "[email protected]"
source_credit: "(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 515.)"
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# § 3312. Display of certificate of inspection

section 3309 of this title

The certificate of inspection issued to a vessel under  shall be displayed, suitably framed, in a conspicuous place on the vessel. When it is not practicable to so display the certificate, it shall be carried in the manner prescribed by regulation.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 515.)

| Revised section | Source section (U.S. Code) |
| --- | --- |
| 3312 | 46:400 |

Section 3312 requires the conspicuous display of the certificate of inspection to provide notice that the vessel is in compliance with applicable maritime safety laws and regulations. The section also applies to the posting of the temporary certificate of inspection.

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