[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: 46CFR97.30-5]



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                            TITLE 46_SHIPPING



                  (This book contains parts 90 to 139)

 

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

 

PART 97_OPERATIONS--Table of Contents

 

    Subpart 97.30_Reports of Accidents, Repairs, and Unsafe Equipment

 

Sec.  97.30-5  Accidents to machinery.



    (a) In the event of an accident to a boiler, unfired pressure 

vessel, or machinery tending to render the further use of the item 

unsafe until repairs are made, or if by ordinary wear such items become 

unsafe, a report shall be made, by the chief engineer immediately to the 

Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, or if at sea immediately upon 

arrival at port.