[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: 46CFR115.635] [Page 312] 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. 115.635 Preliminary examination requirements. (a) If you exclusively use divers to examine the underwater hull plating, you must arrange to have a preliminary examination conducted by a third party examiner, with the assistance of qualified divers. The purpose of the preliminary examination is to assess the overall condition of the vessel's hull and identify any specific concerns to be addressed during the underwater hull examination. (b) If you use an underwater ROV as the predominate means to examine your vessel's hull plating, a preliminary examination and the participation of a third party examiner will not be necessary. (c) The preliminary examination is required only upon the vessel's entry or review into the AHE program. [USCG-2000-6858, 67 FR 21081, Apr. 29, 2002]