46 C.F.R. Subpart 189.45—Repairs and Alterations
Title 46 - Shipping
(a) No repairs or alterations affecting the stability or safety of the vessel with regard to the hull, machinery, and equipment shall be made without the knowledge of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. (b) Drawings of alterations shall be approved before work is started unless deemed unnecessary by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection. (c) Drawings will not be required for repairs in kind. (d) Notice is not required for repairs or alterations to scientific equipment where the stability or safety of the vessel with regard to the hull and machinery or equipment is not affected. (a) An inspection, either general or partial depending upon the circumstances, shall be made whenever any important repairs or alterations are undertaken.
Title 46: Shipping
PART 189—INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION
Subpart 189.45—Repairs and Alterations
§ 189.45-1 Notice required.
§ 189.45-5 Inspection required.
