46 C.F.R. Subpart F—Build Requirements for Vessel Documentation
Title 46 - Shipping
Evidence that a vessel was built in the United States must be on file for any vessel for which a coastwise, Great Lakes, or fishery endorsement is sought, unless the vessel is otherwise qualified for those endorsements under subpart J of this part. To be considered built in the United States a vessel must meet both of the following criteria: (a) All major components of its hull and superstructure are fabricated in the United States; and (b) The vessel is assembled entirely in the United States. (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. (a) A vessel owner applying for documentation unable to obtain the evidence of build required by §67.99 may apply for a waiver of that requirement to the Director, National Vessel Documentation Center. (b) No waiver of the requirement in §67.99 to produce evidence of build may be granted unless the applicant provides: (1) A written request for the waiver, explaining why the evidence required by §67.99 cannot be furnished; and (2) Competent and persuasive evidence of the facts of build. [CGD 89–007, CGD 89–007a, 58 FR 60266, Nov. 15, 1993, 58 FR 65131, Dec. 13, 1993, as amended by CGD 95–014, 60 FR 31604, June 15, 1995; USCG–1998–4442, 63 FR 52190, Sept. 30, 1998]
Title 46: Shipping
PART 67—DOCUMENTATION OF VESSELS
Subpart F—Build Requirements for Vessel Documentation
§ 67.95 Requirement for determination.
§ 67.97 United States built.
§ 67.99 Evidence of build.
§ 67.101 Waiver of evidence of build.
