be carried in the same manner as the regular certificate and shall in all ways be considered the same as the regular certificate of inspection which it represents. (b) [Reserved] 871.01-20 Expired certificate. (a) Nothing in this subpart shall prevent a vessel upon a regularly established line from a port in the United States to a port of a foreign country not contiguous to the United States whose certificate of inspection expires at sea or while said vessel is in a foreign port or a port of Hawaii from lawfully completing her voyage without the valid certificate of inspection or temporary certificate required by this subpart: Provided, That the voyage shall be completed within 30 days after the expiration of the certificate of inspection. No such vessel shall depart if its certificate of inspection will expire within 15 days of the date of sailing. (b) [Reserved] Subpart 71.05-Permit To Proceed to Another Port for Repair 871.05-1 When issued. (a) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, may issue a permit to proceed to another port for repair, Form CG948, to a vessel, if in his judgment it can be done with safety, even if the certificate of inspection of the vessel has expired or is about to expire. (b) [Reserved] 871.05-5 To whom issued. (a) Such permit will only be issued upon the written application of the master, owner, or agent of the vessel. (b) [Reserved] $71.05-10 Conditions of permit. (a) The permit will state upon its face the conditions under which it is issued and whether or not the vessel is permitted to carry freight or passengers. Passengers may not be carried if the certificate of inspection has expired, except as provided under $71.0120. (b) [Reserved] 871.05-15 Posting. (a) The permit shall be carried in a manner similar to that described in §71.01-5 for a certificate of inspection. (b) [Reserved] Subpart 71.10-Permit To Engage in Excursions 871.10-1 When issued. (a) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, may issue a permit to carry additional passengers on an excursion, Form CG-949, if after personally inspecting the vessel, it can, in his judgment, be done with safety. (b) [Reserved] 871.10-5 To whom issued. (a) Such permit will only be issued upon the written application of the master, owner, or agent of the vessel. (b) [Reserved] 871.10-10 Conditions of permit. (a) The permit will state upon its face the conditions under which it is issued, the number of extra passengers the vessel may carry, any additional lifesaving or safety equipment which will be required, the route for which the permit is granted, and the dates on which the permit will be valid. (b) [Reserved] 871.10-15 Posting. (a) The permit when used, shall be carried in addition to the certificate of inspection and shall be carried in a manner similar to that described in §71.01-5 for a certificate of inspection. (b) [Reserved] Subpart 71.15-Inspection of Vessels 871.15-1 Standards in inspection of hulls, boilers, and machinery. In the inspection of hulls, boilers, and machinery of vessels, the standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping, see part 70, subpart 70.35 of this chapter respecting material and inspection of hulls, boilers, and machinery, and the certificate of classification referring thereto, except where otherwise provided for by the rules and regulations in this subchapter, subchapter E (Load Lines), subchapter F (Marine Engineering), subchapter J (Electrical Engineering), and subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter, shall be accepted as standard by the inspectors. [CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25287, May 20, 1996] 871.15-5 Alternate compliance. (a) In place of compliance with other applicable provisions of this subchapter, the owner or operator of a vessel subject to plan review and inspection under this subchapter for initial issuance or renewal of a Certificate of Inspection may comply with the Alternate Compliance Program provisions of part 8 of this chapter. (b) For the purposes of this section, a list of authorized classification societies, including information for ordering copies of approved classification society rules and supplements, is available from Commandant (G-MSE), 2100 Second St., SW., Washington, DC 205930001; telephone (202) 267-6925; or fax (202) 267-4816. Approved classification society rules and supplements are incorporated by reference into 46 CFR 8.110(b). [CGD 95-010, 62 FR 67536, Dec. 24, 1997, as amended by USCG-1999-5004, 64 FR 30439, June 8, 1999] Subpart 71.20-Initial Inspection 871.20-1 Prerequisite of certificate of inspection. (a) The initial inspection is a prerequisite of the issuance of the original certificate of inspection. (b) [Reserved] 871.20-5 When made. (a) The original inspection will only be made upon the written application of the owner or builder of the vessel to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, on Form CG-3752, application for inspection of U.S. vessel, at or nearest the port where the vessel is located. (b) [Reserved] 871.20-10 Plans. (a) Before application for inspection is made and before construction is started, the owner or builder shall have plans indicating the proposed arrangement and construction of the vessel approved by the Commandant. The procedure for submitting plans and the list of plans to be supplied is set forth in subpart 71.65. (b) [Reserved] $71.20-15 Scope of inspections. The initial inspection, which may consist of a series of inspections during the construction of a vessel, shall include a complete inspection of the structure, including the outside of the vessel's bottom, the machinery, unfired pressure vessels, equipment and the inside and outside of the boilers. The inspection shall be such as to insure that the arrangements, material, and scantlings of the structure, boilers and other pressure vessels and their appurtenances, piping, main and auxiliary machinery, electrical installations, lifesaving appliances, fire-detecting and extinguishing equipment, pilot boarding equipment, pollution prevention equipment and other equipment fully comply with the applicable regulations for such vessel and are in accordance with approved plans, and determine that the vessel is in possession of a valid certificate issued by the Federal Communications Commission, if any. The inspection shall be such as to ensure that the workmanship of all parts of the vessel and its equipment is in all respects satisfactory and that the vessel is provided with lights, means of making sound signals, and distress signals as required by applicable statutes and regulations. [CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 5715, Apr. 12, 1968, as amended by CGD 82-036, 48 FR 654, Jan. 6, 1983; CGD 79-032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984; CGD 95-012, 60 FR 48051, Sept. 18, 1995] $71.20-20 Specific tests and inspections. The applicable tests and inspections relating to annual inspection as set forth in subpart 71.25 shall be made at this time. In addition, the following specific tests and inspections shall be made by the inspector: (a) For inspection procedures of lifesaving appliances and arrangements, see subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter. (b) Installation of carbon dioxide extinguishing piping, see §76.15-15 of this subchapter. (c) For inspection procedures of marine engineering equipment and systems, see subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter. (d) For inspection procedures of electrical engineering equipment and systems, see subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter. (e) For inspection and testing standards of structural subdivision integrity, see § 72.01-25 of this subchapter. (f) For inspection and testing of watertight doors, see § 170.270 of this chapter. [CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16895, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51007, Nov. 4, 1983; CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25287, May 20, 1996] Subpart 71.25—Annual Inspection $71.25-1 Prerequisite of reissuance of certificate of inspection. (a) The annual inspection is a prerequisite of the reissuance of a certificate of inspection. (b) [Reserved] 871.25-5 When made. (a) The annual inspection will be made only upon the written application of the master, owner, or agent of the vessel on Form CG-3752, Application for Inspection of U.S. Vessel, to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, at or nearest the port where the vessel is to be inspected. (b) You must submit your application for the annual inspection at least 30 days before your current certificate of inspection expires. [CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16895, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by USCG-1999-4976, 65 FR 6501, Feb. 9, 2000] $71.25-10 Scope of inspections. The annual inspection shall include an inspection of the structure, boilers, and other pressure vessels, machinery and equipment. The inspection shall be such as to insure that the vessel, as regards the structure, boilers and other pressure vessels, and their appur tenances, piping, main and auxiliary machinery, electrical installations, life-saving appliances, fire-detecting and extinguishing equipment, pilot boarding equipment, and other equipment is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended, and that it complies with the applicable regulations for such vessels, and determine that the vessel is in possession of a valid certificate issued by the Federal Communications Commission, if required. The lights, means of making sound signals, and distress signals carried by the vessel shall also be subject to the above-mentioned inspection for the purpose of ensuring that they comply with the requirements of the applicable statutes and regulations. [CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 5715, Apr. 12, 1968 as amended by CGD 82-036, 48 FR 655, Jan. 6, 1983; CGD 79-032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984; CGD 95-012, 60 FR 48051, Sept. 18, 1995] $71.25-15 Lifesaving equipment. For inspection procedures of lifesaving appliances and arrangements, see subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter. [CGD 84-069, 61 FR 25287, May 20, 1996] TABLE 71.25-20(A)(1)—Continued Type unit Pump tank (water or antifreeze). Cartridge operated (water, antifreeze or loaded stream). Carbon Dioxide Test Discharge. Clean hose and inside of extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge with clean water or antifreeze. Examine pressure cartirdge and replace if end is punctured or if cartridge is otherwise determined to have leaked or to be in unsuitable condition. Remove liquid. Clean hose and inside of extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge with clean water, solution or antifreeze. Insert charged cartridge. Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight loss exceed 10 percent of weight of charge. Inspect hose and nozzle to be sure they are clear.1 Dry chemical (cartridge- | Examine pressure cartridge and reoperated type). place if end is punctured or if cartridge is otherwise determined to have leaked or to be in unsuitable condition. Inspect hose and nozzle to see they are clear. Insert charged cartridge. Be sure dry chemical is free-flowing (not caked) and chamber contains full charge. See that pressure gage is in operating range. If not, or if seal is broken, weigh or otherwise determine that full charge of dry chemical is in extinguisher. Recharge if pressure is low or if dry chemical is needed. Dry chemical (stored pressure type). Vaporizing liquid 2 (pump type). Vaporizing liquid (stored pressure type). Pump a few strokes into clean pail and replace liquid. Keep water out of extinguisher or liquid. Keep extinguisher completely full of liquid. See that pressure gage is in operating range. Weigh or check liquid level to determine that full charge of liquid is in extinguisher. Recharge if pressure is low or if liquid is needed. 'Cylinders must be tested and marked, and all flexible connections and discharge hoses of semi-portable carbon dioxide and halon extinguishers must be tested or renewed, as required by §§ 147.60 and 147.65 of this chapter. 2 Vaporizing-liquid type fire extinguishers containing carbon tetrachloride or chlorobromomethane or other toxic vaporizing liquids shall be removed from all vessels. (See § 76.50-5(e) of this subchapter.) TABLE 71.25-20(A)(2)—Continued Type system Carbon dioxide Test Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight loss exceeds 10 percent of weight of charge.1 1 Cylinders must be tested and marked, and all flexible connections on fixed carbon dioxide systems must be tested or renewed, as required by §§ 147.60 and 147.65 of this chapter. (3) All fire detecting and extinguishing systems, all piping controls, valves, and alarms shall be checked to ascertain that the system is in operating condition. In this respect, automatic sprinkling systems shall be checked by means of test stations or opening heads, smoke detecting systems shall be checked by introducing smoke into the accumulators, fire detecting and manual alarm systems shall be checked by test stations or actuating detectors or pull boxes, and steam smothering lines shall be checked with at least a 50 p.s.i. air pressure with the ends capped or by blowing steam through the lines at the designed pressure. (4) The fire main system shall be operated and the pressure checked at the most remote and highest outlets. All fire hose shall be subjected to a test pressure equivalent to the maximum pressure to which they may be subjected in service, but not less than 100 p.s.i. (b) [Reserved] [CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16895, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68-32, 33 FR 5716, Apr. 12, 1968; CGD 84-044, 53 FR 7748, Mar. 10, 1988] $71.25-25 Hull equipment. (a) At each annual inspection, the inspector shall conduct the following tests and inspections of hull equipment: (1) All subdivision bulkheads shall be examined to determine that their watertight integrity has not been impaired. (2) All watertight doors shall be operated locally by manual power and also by hydraulic or electric power if so fitted. Where remote control is fitted, the doors shall also be operated by the remote control apparatus. (3) All magnetically controlled fire doors shall be operated locally and by the remote control, and all automatic fire dampers shall be checked to determine that they are in an operable condition. (4) The remote controls of all valves shall be operated. (5) The owner, operator or master shall provide the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection with all current valid certificates and registers of cargo gear issued by an organization recognized by the Commandant under § 31.10-16. (b) Every acceptable cargo gear certificate and/or register shall be properly executed by a person authorized to do so and shall: (1) Certify as to the tests and examinations conducted; (2) Show the dates on which the tests and examinations were conducted; and, (3) Indicate that the cargo gear described in the certificate or register complies with the standards of the organization or association authorized to issue the certificate or register. (c) Competent persons for the purposes of this section are defined as (1) Surveyors of a classification society recognized by the Commandant under 46 U.S.C. 3316. (2) Surveyors of a cargo gear organization recognized by the Commandant under §31.10-16. (3) Responsible officials or employees of the testing laboratories, companies, or organizations who conduct tests of pieces of loose cargo gear, wire rope, or the annealing of gear as may be required by the standards of the organization or association authorized to issue the certificate or register. (d) The registers issued in connection with cargo gear certification must have all required entries fully completed as of the dates indicated, shall be kept current, and shall include the following: (1) A register of the cargo handling machinery and the gear accessory thereto carried on the vessel named therein; (2) Certification of the testing and examination of winches, derricks, and their accessory gear; (3) Certification of the testing and examination of cranes, hoists, and their accessory gear; (4) Certification of the testing and examination of chains, rings, hooks, shackles, swivels, and blocks; $71.25-37 Pollution prevention. At each inspection for certification, the inspector shall examine the vessel to determine that it meets the vessel design and equipment requirements for pollution prevention in 33 CFR part 155, subpart B. [CGD 71-161R, 37 FR 28262, Dec. 21, 1972] 871.25-40 Sanitary inspection. (a) At each annual inspection the passenger and crew quarters, toilet and washing spaces, galleys, serving pantries, lockers, etc., shall be examined by the inspector to be assured that they are in a sanitary condition. (b) [Reserved] 871.25-45 Fire hazards. (a) At each annual inspection, the inspector shall examine the tank tons and bilges in the machinery spaces to see that there is no accumulation of oil which might create a fire hazard. (b) [Reserved] §71.25-50 Inspector not limited. (a) Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as limiting the inspector from making such tests or inspections as he deems necessary to be assured of the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel. (b) [Reserved] |