[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 46, Volume 4]

[Revised as of October 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 46CFR115.615]



[Page 310]

 

                            TITLE 46_SHIPPING



                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

 

   CHAPTER I--COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (CONTINUED)

 

PART 115_INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION--Table of Contents

 

                Subpart F_Hull and Tailshaft Examinations

 

Sec.  115.615  Underwater Survey in Lieu of Drydocking (UWILD).



    (a) The Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI), may approve an 

underwater survey instead of a drydock examination at alternating 

intervals if your vessel is--

    (1) Less than 15 years of age;

    (2) A steel or aluminum hulled vessel;

    (3) Fitted with an effective hull protection system; and

    (4) Described in Sec.  115.600(b) or (c) of this part.

    (b) For vessels less than 15 years of age, you must submit an 

application for an underwater survey to the OCMI at least 90 days before 

your vessel's next required drydock examination. The application must 

include--

    (1) The procedure for carrying out the underwater survey;

    (2) The time and place of the underwater survey;

    (3) The method used to accurately determine the diver's or remotely 

operated vehicle's (ROV) location relative to the hull;

    (4) The means for examining all through-hull fittings and 

appurtenances;

    (5) The condition of the vessel, including the anticipated draft of 

the vessel at the time of survey;

    (6) A description of the hull protection system; and

    (7) The name and qualifications of any third party examiner.

    (c) If your vessel is 15 years old or older, the cognizant District 

Commander, may approve an underwater survey instead of a drydock 

examination at alternating intervals. You must submit an application for 

an underwater survey to the OCMI at least 90 days before your vessel's 

next required drydock examination. You may be allowed this option if--

    (1) The vessel is qualified under paragraphs (a)(2) through (4) of 

this section;

    (2) Your application includes the information in paragraphs (b)(1) 

through (b)(7) of this section; and

    (3) During the vessel's drydock examination, preceding the 

underwater survey, a complete set of hull gaugings was taken and they 

indicated that the vessel was free from appreciable hull deterioration.

    (d) After this drydock examination required by paragraph (c)(3) of 

this section, the OCMI submits a recommendation for future underwater 

surveys, the results of the hull gauging, and the results of the Coast 

Guards' drydock examination results to the District Commander for 

cognizant review.



[USCG-2000-6858, 67 FR 21080, Apr. 29, 2002]