46 C.F.R. § 67.99 Evidence of build.
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(a) Evidence of the facts of build may be either a completed original form CG–1261, or other original document containing the same information, executed by a person having personal knowledge of the facts of build because that person: (1) Constructed the vessel; (2) Supervised the actual construction of the vessel; or (3) Is an officer or employee of the company which built the vessel and has examined the records of the company concerning the facts of build of the vessel. (b) A vessel owner applying for documentation must file a separate certificate from each builder involved in the construction of the vessel. (c) A Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin is not evidence of the facts of build.
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PART 67—DOCUMENTATION OF VESSELS
Subpart F—Build Requirements for Vessel Documentation
§ 67.99 Evidence of build.