All gear certification functions shall be performed by competent persons as set forth in the following table:

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        Functions              |        Competent person
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Any testing, examination,       | Responsible individual, surveyor or
 inspection, or heat treatment |   other authorized agent of a person
 required in United States     |   accredited by the Administration under
 ports.                        |   the regulations contained in this part.
Any testing, examination,       | Responsible individual, surveyor or
 inspection, or heat treatment |   other authorized agent of persons
 required while the vessel is  |   recognized by the Commandant of the
 in other than United States   |   United States Coast Guard or by a
 ports.                        |   foreign nation whose certification is
                               |   accepted by the Administration as being
                               |   in substantial accordance with
                               |   1918.12(a) of this chapter.
Testing, examination and        | Employees or authorized agents of persons
 inspection of loose gear or   |   accredited specifically by the
 wire  rope; heat treatment of |   Administration for this purpose under
 loose gear.                   |   the regulations contained in this part,
                               |   or the manufacturer of the gear
                               |   concerned unless disapproved by the
                               |   Assistant Secretary.
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