46 CFR 2.01-15 - Vessel repairs.
Code of Federal Regulations - Title 46: Shipping (2005)
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TITLE 46 - SHIPPING
CHAPTER I - COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
SUBCHAPTER A - PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO THE PUBLIC
PART 2 - VESSEL INSPECTIONS
2.01 - 15 - Vessel repairs.
(a) No repairs or alterations affecting the safety of the vessel or its machinery shall be made unless applicable requirements in this chapter are met. The procedures to be followed in notifying the Coast Guard about vessel repairs vary according to the type of vessel and service in which engaged. The requirements are set forth in the subchapter governing a particular class of vessels or in a subchapter governing a particular subject as follows: (1) For passenger vessels that are 100 gross tons or more, see 71.551 and 71.601 of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter.
(2) For small passenger vessels under 100 gross tons, see either 176.700 of subchapter T (Small Passenger Vessels) or 115.700 of subchapter K (Small Passenger Vessels Carrying More than 150 Passengers or with Overnight Accommodations for more than 49 Passengers) of this chapter.
(3) For cargo and miscellaneous vessels, see 91.451 and 91.501 of subchapter I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter.
(4) For tank vessels, see 31.1025 and 35.011 of subchapter D (Tank Vessels) of this chapter.
(5) For public nautical schoolships, see 167.301 and 167.3010 of subchapter R (Nautical Schools) of this chapter.
(6) For oceanographic vessels, see 189.451 and 189.501 of subchapter U (Oceanographic Vessels) of this chapter.
(7) For repairs to a vessel after it has been surveyed, see 42.0950 of subchapter E (Load Lines) of this chapter.
(8) For repairs to boilers, pressure vessels, and appurtenances, see part 59 of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter.
(9) For repairs to electrical installations or equipment, see 111.055(e), 111.0510(e), and 111.905 of subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter.
(10) For vessels carrying compressed gases regulated by subchapter O (Certain Bulk Dangerous Cargoes), see 151.50 30(c) of this chapter.
(11) For repairs to a vessel that affects its subdivision or stability, see 170.005 of this chapter.
(b) If repairs to a vessel are necessary, such a vessel may be permitted to proceed to another port for repairs, if, in the opinion of the marine inspector, it can be done with safety. The permit is granted by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, upon request in writing by the master or owner of the vessel and is issued on Coast Guard Form CG-948, Permit to Proceed to Another Port for Repairs. The requirements for such permits are set forth in the subchapter governing a particular class of vessels as follows: (1) For passenger vessels that are 100 gross tons or more, see subpart 71.05 of subchapter H (Passenger Vessels) of this chapter.
(2) For small passenger vessels under 100 gross tons, see subpart B of subchapter T (Small Passenger Vessels) of this chapter.
(3) For cargo and miscellaneous vessels, see subpart 91.05 of subchapter I (Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels) of this chapter.
(4) For tank vessels, see 31.1035 of subchapter D (Tank Vessels) of this chapter.
(5) For public nautical schoolships, see 167.305 of subchapter R (Nautical Schools) of this chapter.
(6) For oceanographic vessels, see subpart 189.05 of subchapter U (Oceanographic Vessels) of this chapter.
[CGFR 68126, 34 FR 9010, June 5, 1969, as amended by CGD 7396, 42 FR 49023, Sept. 26, 1977; CGD 79023, 48 FR 51006, Nov. 4, 1983; CGD 97057, 62 FR 51041, Sept. 30, 1997; USCG-200418884, 69 FR 58341, Sept. 30, 2004]
