46 C.F.R. Subpart 91.15—Inspection of Vessels
Title 46 - Shipping
In the inspection of hulls, boilers, and machinery of vessels, the standards established by the American Bureau of Shipping, see part 90, subpart 90.35 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 25289, May 20, 1996] (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 20593–0001; telephone (202)267–2988; 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; USCG–2004–18884, 69 FR 58347, Sept. 30, 2004]
Title 46: Shipping
PART 91—INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION
Subpart 91.15—Inspection of Vessels
§ 91.15-1 Standards in inspection of hulls, boilers, and machinery.
§ 91.15-5 Alternate compliance.

