46 C.F.R. Subpart 31.10—Inspections
Title 46 - Shipping
(a) In the inspection of hulls, boilers, and machinery, the current standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping and designated Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels respecting material and construction of hulls, boilers, and machinery, except as otherwise provided for by law and regulations in this chapter, shall be accepted as standard by the Coast Guard. (b) The current standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping in effect at the time of construction of the vessel, or otherwise as applicable, shall be used. The book Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels is usually published annually and may be purchased from the American Bureau of Shipping, ABS Plaza, 16855 Northchase Drive, Houston, TX 77060. These standards may be also examined at the office of the Commandant (G-M), U.S. Coast Guard, Washington, DC 20593–0001, or at the office of any Coast Guard District Commander or Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. (c) The approved plans and certificate of the American Bureau of Shipping, or other recognized classification society for classed vessels, may be accepted by the Coast Guard as evidence of the structural efficiency of the hull and reliability of machinery of vessels subject to the regulations in this subchapter, except as otherwise provided for by laws and regulations in this chapter. [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16662, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5712, Apr. 12, 1968; CGD 88–070, 53 FR 34533, Sept. 7, 1988; 53 FR 37570, Sept. 27, 1988; 53 FR 44011, Nov. 1, 1988; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50461, Sept. 29, 1995; USCG-2000–7790, 65 FR 58459, Sept. 29, 2000] (a) Plans. Triplicate copies of contract plans and specifications shall be forwarded to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, in whose district the construction will take place, for submission to the Marine Safety Center, 400 7th Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590–0001 for approval, but if the tank vessel is to be classed, such plans and specifications shall first be approved by a recognized classification society. If the plans and specifications are found to be in substantial agreement with the regulations in this chapter, they shall be approved, properly stamped and dated and distributed as follows: One set to owner or builder; one set to Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, of the district in which the vessel is to be built; and one set shall be retained at the Marine Safety Center. If such plans and specifications are not approved, the Marine Safety Center shall notify the owner or builder promptly wherein they fail to comply with the regulations in this chapter. For list of electrical plans see subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter. (1) The plans and specifications shall include the arrangement of the cargo gear. Plans and specifications for cargo gear shall be approved by either a recognized classification society or the International Cargo Gear Bureau, Inc., whose home office is located at 90 West Street, Suite 1612, New York, NY 10006, prior to submission to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. (2) For vessels of 100 meters (328 feet) or more in length contracted for on or after September 7, 1990, a plan must be included which shows how visibility from the navigation bridge will meet the standards contained in §32.16–1 of this subchapter. (b) Inspection. During construction, and upon completion of each tank vessel, it shall be inspected by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, to determine whether it has been built in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, and, if so, a certificate of inspection endorsed as a permit for the carriage of flammable or combustible liquids in bulk for the proper grade or grades of cargo shall be issued to the vessel or its owner. (c) Certificate of class may be accepted. In the event such tank vessel is classed by the American Bureau of Shipping or other recognized classification society, the approved plans and certificates of such society may be accepted by the Coast Guard as evidence of the structural efficiency of the hull and reliability of machinery, except as otherwise provided for by law and the rules and regulations in this subchapter. [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16662, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 74–125A, 47 FR 15230, Apr. 8, 1982; CGD 85–099, 55 FR 32247, Aug. 8, 1990; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51197, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-2000–7790, 65 FR 58459, Sept. 29, 2000] The procedure for the inspection of vessels converted to tank vessels shall conform to the inspection for new tank vessels as called for in §31.10–5(b), and such vessels shall comply with the requirements of inspections for converted vessels as set forth in the regulations in this subchapter. (a) After receiving an application for inspection, the OCMI will inspect a tank vessel in his or her jurisdiction once every 5 years. The OCMI will ensure that every tank vessel is of a structure suitable for the carriage of flammable and/or combustible liquids in bulk and for the proper grade or grades of cargo the vessel carries while in service. If the OCMI deems it necessary, he or she may direct the vessel to be put in motion, and may adopt any other suitable means to test the tank vessel and its equipment. (b) The inspection for certification 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 appurtenances, 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. (c) If the vessel passes the inspection for certification, the OCMI will issue a new Certificate of Inspection. [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16662, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5712, Apr. 12, 1968; CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18804, Dec. 18, 1968; CGD 82–036, 48 FR 655, Jan. 6, 1983; CGD 79–032, 49 FR 25455, June 21, 1984; CGD 95–012, 60 FR 48049, Sept. 18, 1995; CGD 95–027, 61 FR 25997, May 23, 1996; USCG-1999–4976, 65 FR 6499, Feb. 9, 2000] (a) 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 competent persons or a recognized organization or nonprofit association approved by the Commandant to certify the suitability of the cargo gear. (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 recognized cargo gear organization; or (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; (5) Certification of the testing and examination of wire rope; (6) Certification of the heat treatment of chains, rings, hooks, shackles, and swivels which require such treatment; and, (7) Certification of the annual thorough examinations of gear not required to be periodically heat treated. (e) The authorization for an organization to perform the required inspection is granted by the Commandant (G-MOC), and will continue until superseded, canceled, or modified. The following organization is currently recognized, by the Commandant (G-MOC), as having the technical competence to handle the required inspection:
The International Cargo Gear Bureau, Inc., with home office at 90 West Street, Suite 1612, New York, New York 10006. [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16662, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51197, Sept. 30, 1997] (a) Annual inspection. Your vessel must undergo an annual inspection within 3 months before or after each anniversary date, except as specified in paragraph (b) of this section. (1) You must contact the cognizant OCMI to schedule an inspection at a time and place which he or she approves. No written application is required. (2) The scope of the annual inspection is the same as the inspection for certification but in less detail unless the cognizant marine inspector finds deficiencies or determines that a major change has occurred since the last inspection. If deficiencies are found or a major change to the vessel has occurred, the marine inspector will conduct an inspection more detailed in scope to ensure that the vessel is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended. If your vessel passes the annual inspection, the marine inspector will endorse your vessel's current Certificate of Inspection. (3) If the annual inspection reveals deficiencies in your vessel's maintenance, you must make any or all repairs or improvements within the time period specified by the OCMI. (4) Nothing in this subpart limits the marine inspector from conducting such tests or inspections he or she deems necessary to be assured of the vessel's seaworthiness. (b) Periodic inspection. Your vessel must undergo a periodic inspection within 3 months before or after the second or third anniversary of the date of your vessel's Certificate of Inspection. This periodic inspection will take the place of an annual inspection. (1) You must contact the cognizant OCMI to schedule an inspection at a time and place which he or she approves. No written application is required. (2) The scope of the periodic inspection is the same as that for the inspection for certification, as specified in §31.10–15(b). The OCMI will ensure that the vessel is in satisfactory condition and fit for the service for which it is intended. If your vessel passes the periodic inspection, the marine inspector will endorse your vessel's current Certificate of Inspection. (3) If the periodic inspection reveals deficiencies in your vessel's maintenance, you must make any or all repairs or improvements within the time period specified by the OCMI. (4) Nothing in this subpart limits the marine inspector from conducting such tests or inspections he or she deems necessary to be assured of the vessel's seaworthiness. [USCG-1999–4976, 65 FR 6499, Feb. 9, 2000] To maintain a valid Certificate of Inspection, you must complete your annual and periodic inspections within the periods specified in §31.10–17 (a) and (b) and your Certificate of Inspection must be endorsed. [USCG-1999–4976, 65 FR 6500, Feb. 9, 2000] (a) It shall be the duty of the owner, master, or person in charge of a tank vessel to require and have performed at least once in every 12 months, the tests and inspections of all hand portable fire extinguishers, semiportable fire extinguishing systems, and fixed fire extinguishing systems on board, as described in paragraphs (b), (c), and (d) of this section. The owner, master, or person in charge shall keep records of such tests and inspections showing the dates when performed, the number and/or other identification of each unit tested and inspected, and the name(s) of the person(s) and/or company conducting the tests and inspections. Such records shall be made available to the marine inspector upon request and shall be kept for the period of validity of the vessel's current certificate of inspection. Where practicable, these records should be kept in or with the vessel's logbook. The conduct of these tests and inspections does not relieve the owner, master, or person in charge of his responsibility to maintain this firefighting equipment in proper condition at all times. (b) The following tests and inspections of portable fire extinguishing equipment shall be made: (c) The following tests and inspections of fixed fire extinguishing equipment shall be made: (d) Deck foam systems shall be tested at the inspection for certification and the periodic inspection by discharging foam for approximately 15 seconds from any nozzle designated by the marine inspector. It shall not be required to deliver foam from all foam outlets, but all lines and nozzles shall be tested with water to prove them to be clear of obstruction. Before the inspection for certification and periodic inspection of deck foam systems utilizing a mechanical foam system, a representative sample of the foam liquid shall be submitted to the manufacturer who will issue a certificate indicating gravity, pH, percentage of water dilution and solid content. (e) At each inspection for certification, periodic inspection, and at such other times as considered necessary, the inspector shall determine that all fire extinguishing equipment is in suitable condition and that the tests and inspections required by paragraphs (b) through (i) of this section have been conducted. In addition, the marine inspector may require such tests as are considered necessary to determine the condition of the equipment. (f) On all fire extinguishing systems, all the piping, controls, valves, and alarms shall be checked by the marine inspector to ascertain that the system is in good operating condition. (g) The fire main system shall be operated and the pressure checked at the most remote and highest outlets by the marine inspector. 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. The marine inspector shall check that the hose couplings are securely fastened in accordance with the regulations of this subchapter. (h) At each inspection for certification, periodic inspection, and at such other times as considered necessary, all carbon dioxide cylinders for fixed, semiportable, and portable systems shall be examined and replaced if any corrosion is found. They shall also be checked by weighing to determine their contents, and if found to be more than 10 percent under the required contents of carbon dioxide, they shall be recharged. (i) Steam smothering lines shall be tested with at least 50 pounds per square inch of air pressure or by blowing steam through the lines at the working pressure and a survey made for detecting corrosion and defects using hammer test or such other means as may be necessary. [CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16662, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGFR 68–32, 33 FR 5712, Apr. 12, 1968; CGD 84–044, 53 FR 7748, Mar. 10, 1988; USCG-1999–4976, 65 FR 6500, Feb. 9, 2000] (a) Once during each 12 month period after the month an original Certificate of Inspection is issued for a liquefied gas vessel under §31.05–1, the master shall ensure that the firefighting systems required in part 154 of this chapter for a liquefied gas vessel meets the following: (1) The exterior water spray system must past a water spray test. (2) The dry chemical system must meet the manufacturer's specifications for— (i) The amount of dry chemical powder; and (ii) The pressure for nitrogen bottles. (3) The piping, valves, and controls of the system must be operable. (b) On the same date that the requirements under paragraph (a) of this section are met, the master shall record in the vessel's official logbook the following information: (1) The date of the inspection. (2) The identification of each device inspected. (3) The name of the inspector. [CGD 74–289, 44 FR 26006, May 3, 1979] (a) During the inspection of fire-fighting equipment, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, may require fire apparatus to be tested, and used, except as provided under §§31.10–18(h) and 34.15–90(a) of this subchapter. (b) [Reserved] As used in this part— (a) Drydock examination means hauling out of a vessel or placing a vessel in a drydock or slipway for an examination of all accessible parts of the vessel's underwater body and all through-hull fittings. (b) Internal structural examination means an examination of the vessel while afloat or in drydock and consists of a complete examination of the vessel's main strength members, including the major internal framing, the hull plating, voids, and ballast tanks, but not including cargo or fuel oil tanks. (c) Cargo tank internal examination means an examination of the vessel while afloat or in drydock and consists of an examination of the internals of all cargo tanks; except, if the vessel is certificated to carry cargoes regulated under part 38 or subchapter O of this chapter, the cargo tank internal examination must be accomplished as specified in parts 38 and 151 of this chapter respectively. (d) Underwater survey means the examination, while the vessel is afloat, of all accessible parts of the vessel's underwater body and all through-hull fittings. [CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39649, Oct. 23, 1987, as amended by CGD 84–024, 53 FR 32229, Aug. 24, 1988; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51197, Sept. 30, 1997] (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) through (g) of this section, each tank vessel must undergo drydock, internal structural, and cargo tank internal examinations as follows: (1) Except under paragraph (a)(2) of this section, vessels that operate in salt water must be inspected in accordance with the intervals set forth in table 31.10–21(a). Where table 31.10–21(a) indicates a 2.5 year examination interval, it means a vessel must undergo two examinations within any five year period. No more than three years may elapse between any two examinations. (2) Vessels that operate in fresh water at least six months in every 12 month period since the last drydock examination must be examined in accordance with the intervals set forth in table 31.10–21(b). Where table 31.10–21(b) indicates a 2.5 year examination interval, it means a vessel must undergo two examinations within any five year period. No more than three years may elapse between any two examinations. (b) During each inspection or reinspection for certification, all wing voids, rakes, cofferdams, and other void spaces on tank barges must be opened and checked from on-deck for the presence of water or cargo indicating hull damage or cargo tank leakage. If water or cargo is not present, these spaces need not be gas freed, ventilated, cleaned, or otherwise prepared for personnel entry. If water or cargo is present, an internal structural examination may be required. (c) If, during an internal structural examination, cargo tank internal examination, or underwater survey, damage or deterioration to the hull plating, structural members, or cargo tanks is discovered, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, may require the vessel to be drydocked or otherwise taken out of service to further assess the extent of the damage and to effect permanent repairs. (d) Vessels less than 15 years of age (except wooden hull vessels) that are in salt water service with a 2.5 year drydock interval (as indicated in table 31.10–21(a) of this section) or that are in fresh water service with a five year drydock interval (as indicated in table 31.10–21(b) of this section) may be considered for an underwater survey instead of alternate drydock examinations, provided the vessel is fitted with an effective hull protection system. Vessel owners or operators must apply to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, for approval of underwater surveys instead of alternate drydock examinations for each vessel. The application must include the following information: (1) The procedure to be followed in carrying out the underwater survey. (2) The location where the underwater survey will be accomplished. (3) The method to be used to accurately determine the diver location relative to the hull. (4) The means that will be provided for examining through-hull fittings. (5) The means that will be provided for taking shaft bearing clearances. (6) The condition of the vessel, including the anticipated draft of the vessel at the time of the survey. (7) A description of the hull protection system. (e) Vessels otherwise qualifying under paragraph (d) of this section, that are 15 years of age or older may be considered for continued participation in or entry into the underwater survey program on a case-by-case basis, if— (1) Before the vessel's next scheduled drydocking, the owner or operator submits a request for participation or continued participation to Commandant (G-MOC); (2) During the vessel's next drydocking after the request is submitted, no appreciable hull deterioration is indicated as a result of a complete set of hull gaugings; and (3) The results of the hull gauging and the results of the Coast Guard drydock examination together with the recommendation of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, are submitted to Commandant (G-MOC) for final approval. (f) Each vessel which has not met with the applicable examination schedules in paragraphs (a) through (e) of this section because it is on a voyage, must undergo the required examinations upon completion of the voyage. (g) The Commandant (G-MOC) may authorize extensions to the examination intervals specified in paragraph (a) of this section. [CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39649, Oct. 23, 1987, as amended at 53 FR 32230, Aug. 24, 1988; 53 FR 34872, Sept. 8, 1988; CGD 95–072, 60 FR 50461, Sept. 29, 1995; CGD 91–045, 61 FR 39792, July 30, 1996; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50726, Sept. 27, 1996; CGD 95–028, 62 FR 51198, Sept. 30, 1997] (a) As used in this section, the term “midbody” means the 40-percent midship length (0.40L) of the tank vessel. The age of the midbody is determined from its year of original construction. (b) Midbodies of all tank vessels certificated to carry a pollution category I oil cargo listed in 46 CFR Table 30.25–1 must undergo an initial gauging survey and periodic regauging surveys as follows: (1) An initial midbody gauging survey must be accomplished no later than the next drydocking inspection after the midbody becomes 30 years old. (2) Regaugings: (i) Midbodies of double hull tank vessels, or single hull tank vessels with independent tanks, that operated in fresh water at least 6 months in every 12-month period since the last drydock examination must be regauged at intervals not exceeding 10 years; (ii) Midbodies of all other tank vessels must be regauged at intervals not exceeding 5 years. (c) The midbody gauging survey must be comprised of at least three transverse (girth) belts of deck, bottom, side, inner hull, trunk, and longitudinal bulkhead plating and attached longitudinal members. The number and specific locations of the gauging points shall be to the satisfaction of the Officer in Charge of Marine Inspection (OCMI). (d) Except as provided in paragraph (f) of this section, within 60 days of the vessel's required compliance date the owner or operator shall submit the following to the OCMI that issued the vessel's current Certificate of Inspection: (1) The gauging survey results. (2) An engineering analysis signed by a registered Professional Engineer licensed by any state of the United States or the District of Columbia, or signed by a Coast Guard-approved organization, that— (i) Certifies the vessel's compliance with the minimum section modulus and plating thickness requirements of subpart 32.59 of this chapter; or (ii) Proposes structural repairs and/or modifications that will bring the vessel up to the required strength standards. (e) The vessel owner or operator shall keep a permanent copy of the Coast Guard-approved gauging report available for inspection by the OCMI. (f) Instead of the submittals required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of this section, current classification with the American Bureau of Shipping or another recognized classification society, or a load line certificate issued in accordance with the International Convention on Load Lines or the International Voyage Load Line Act, may be submitted as evidence of compliance with the requirements of this section. [CGD 91–209, 58 FR 52602, Oct. 8, 1993] (a) The master, owner, operator, or agent of the vessel shall notify the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, whenever the vessel is to be drydocked regardless of the reason for drydocking. (b) Each vessel, except barges, that holds a Load Line Certificate must have on board a plan showing the vessel's scantlings. This plan must be made available to the Coast Guard marine inspector whenever the vessel undergoes a drydock examination, internal structural examination, cargo tank internal examination, or underwater survey or whenever repairs are made to the vessel's hull. (c) Each barge that holds a Load Line Certificate must have a plan showing the vessel's scantlings. The plan need not be maintained on board the barge but must be made available to the Coast Guard marine inspector whenever the barge undergoes a drydock examination, internal structural examination, cargo tank internal examination or underwater survey or whenever repairs are made to the barge's hull. [CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39651, Oct. 23, 1987] (a) Each fuel oil tank with at least one side integral to the vessel's hull and located within the hull (integral fuel oil tank) is subject to inspection as provided in this section. The owner or operator of the vessel shall have the tanks cleaned out and gas freed as necessary to permit internal examination of the tank or tanks designated by the marine inspector. The owner or operator shall arrange for an examination of the fuel tanks of each vessel during an internal structural examination at intervals not to exceed five years. (b) Integral non-double-bottom fuel oil tanks need not be cleaned out and internally examined if the marine inspector is able to determine by external examination that the general condition of the tanks is satisfactory. (c) Double-bottom fuel oil tanks on vessels less than 10 years of age need not be cleaned out and internally examined if the marine inspector is able to determine by external examination that the general condition of the tanks is satisfactory. (d) All double-bottom fuel oil tanks on vessels 10 years of age or older but less than 15 years of age need not be cleaned out and internally examined if the marine inspector is able to determine by internal examination of at least one forward double-bottom fuel oil tank, and by external examination of all other double-bottom fuel oil tanks on the vessel, that the general condition of the tanks is satisfactory. (e) All double-bottom fuel oil tanks on vessels 15 years of age or older but less than 25 years of age need not be cleaned out and internally examined if the marine inspector is able to determine by internal examination of at least one forward, one amidships, and one aft double-bottom fuel oil tank, and by external examination of all other double-bottom fuel oil tanks on the vessel, that the general condition of the tanks is satisfactory. (f) All double-bottom fuel oil tanks on vessels 25 years of age or older need not be cleaned out and internally examined if the marine inspector is able to determine by internal examination of at least one double-bottom fuel oil tank in way of each cargo tank, and by external examination of all other double-bottom fuel oil tanks, that the general condition of the tanks is satisfactory. [CGD 84–024, 52 FR 39651, Oct. 23, 1987, as amended at 53 FR 32230, Aug. 24, 1988] No extensive alterations involving the safety of a tank vessel either in regard to hull or machinery shall be made without the approval of the Commandant. Before such alterations are carried out, copies of plans and specifications in triplicate for the work involved shall be forwarded to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, in whose zone the repairs will be made, for submission to Headquarters for approval. If approved one set of the plans and specifications, properly stamped and dated, shall be returned to the owner or to the repair yard designated by the owner; one set to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, who forwarded the plans and specifications to Headquarters; and one set shall be retained at Headquarters. If such plans and specifications are not approved, the Commandant shall promptly notify the owner or designated shipyard wherein they fail to comply with the regulations in this chapter. No extensive repairs to the hull or machinery which affect the safety of a vessel shall be made without the knowledge of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. Each tank vessel must meet the applicable requirements in subchapter S of this chapter. [CGD 79–023, 48 FR 51006, Nov. 4, 1983] (a) This section applies to each tankship and tank barge the construction of which begins on or after September 6, 1977. (b) Each tank vessel over 300 feet in length must have the loading information prescribed in either §42.15–1(a) or §45.105(a) of this chapter. For tank vessels subject to the Load Line Acts the information must be approved by the Commandant or by a recognized classification society that is approved by the Commandant. For tank vessels not subject to the Load Line Acts loading information must be approved by the Commandant. If the vessel is a tankship, the approved information must be provided to the master of the vessel. If the vessel is a tank barge, the information must be provided to the person in charge of handling the cargo during loading or off-loading of the barge. [CGD 75–041, 42 FR 28887, June 6, 1977; 42 FR 35650, July 11, 1977] (a) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, may issue a permit to proceed to another port for repair, Form CG-948, 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) Such permit will only be issued upon the written application of the master, owner or agent of the vessel. (c) 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. (d) The permit shall be carried in a manner similar to that described in §31.05–5 for a certificate of inspection. On the trial trip of each new or converted tankship, an inspector shall be present to observe from the standpoint of safety in the carriage of flammable and/or combustible liquids in bulk, the operation of boilers, engines, steering gear, and auxiliaries; and if not satisfied with the performance of such boilers and machinery, appliances, and apparatus for stowage, he shall make such requirements as in his judgment will overcome any deficiencies which may have come under his observation. Crew's quarters shall be inspected to determine their sanitary condition. The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, upon completing such inspection, shall notify the master or officer in charge of the vessel of his findings, which shall be entered in the vessel's log book. (a) When inspecting oil-burning vessels, either internal-combustion type or steam-driven type, the marine inspector shall examine the tank tops and bilges in the fireroom and engineroom to see that there is no accumulation of oil which might create a fire hazard.
Title 46: Shipping
PART 31—INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION
Subpart 31.10—Inspections
§ 31.10-1 Recognized classification society—TB/ALL.
§ 31.10-5 Inspection of new tank vessels—TB/ALL.
§ 31.10-10 Vessels converted to tank vessels—TB/ALL.
§ 31.10-15 Inspection for certification—TB/ALL.
§ 31.10-16 Inspection and certification of cargo gear—TB/ALL.
§ 31.10-17 Annual and periodic inspections—TB/ALL.
§ 31.10-17a Certificate of Inspection: Conditions of validity.
§ 31.10-18 Firefighting equipment: General—TB/ALL.
Table 31.10-18(b)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Type unit Test------------------------------------------------------------------------Soda acid................................ Discharge. Clean hose and inside of extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge.Foam..................................... Discharge. Clean hose and inside of extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge.Pump tank (water or antifreeze).......... Discharge. Clean hose and inside of extinguisher thoroughly. Recharge with clean water or antifreeze.Cartridge operated (water, antifreeze or Examine pressure cartridge loaded stream). 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.Stored pressure (water, antifreeze or See that pressure gage is in loaded stream). operating range. If not, or if seal is broken, weigh or otherwise determine that full charge is in extinguisher. Recharge if pressure is low or if extinguishing agent is needed.Carbon dioxide........................... Weigh cylinders. Recharge if weight loss exceeds 10 percent of weight of charge. Inspect hose and nozzle to be sure they are clear.\1\Dry chemical (cartridge-operated type)... Examine pressure cartridge and replace 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 if they are clear. Insert charged cartridge. Be sure dry chemical is freeflowing (not caked) and chamber contains full charge.Dry chemical (stored pressure type)...... 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.Vaporizing liquid \2\ (pump type)........ Pump a few strokes into clean pail and replace liquid. Keep water out of extinguisher or liquid. Keep extinguisher completely full of liquid.Vaporizing liquid \2\ (stored pressure See that pressure gage is in type). 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.------------------------------------------------------------------------\1\ 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.
Table 31.10-18(c)------------------------------------------------------------------------ Type system Test------------------------------------------------------------------------Foam..................................... Systems utilizing a soda solution shall have such solution replaced. In all cases, ascertain that powder is not caked.Carbon dioxide........................... 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 and halon extinguishers must be tested or renewed, as required by §§ 147.60 and 147.65 of this chapter.
§ 31.10-18a Liquefied gas vessels: additional firefighting equipment inspections.
§ 31.10-19 All firefighting equipment may be tested—TB/ALL.
§ 31.10-20 Definitions relating to hull examinations—T/B ALL.
§ 31.10-21 Drydock examination, internal structural examination, cargo tank internal examination, and underwater survey intervals—TB/ALL.
§ 31.10-21a Periodic gauging of tank vessel midbodies more than 30 years old that carry certain oil cargoes—TB/ALL.
§ 31.10-22 Notice and plans required.
§ 31.10-24 Integral fuel oil tank examinations—T/ALL.
§ 31.10-25 Inspection covering repairs and alterations involving safety—TB/ALL.
§ 31.10-30 Stability requirements—TB/ALL.
§ 31.10-32 Loading information—TB/ALL.
§ 31.10-35 Permit to proceed to another port for repair—TB/ALL.
§ 31.10-40 Inspection during trial trip—T/ALL.
§ 31.10-45 Inspection of crew accommodations—TB/ALL.
§ 31.10-50 Inspection of bilges—TB/ALL.
