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Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.136.210 Obtaining or renewing a COI

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

Owners and managing operators must submit Form CG–3752, “Application for Inspection of U.S. Vessel,” to the cognizant OCMI where the inspection will take place. The owner or managing operator must submit the application at least 30 days before the vessel will undergo the initial inspection for certification. The owner or managing operator must schedule an inspection for this initial certification with the cognizant OCMI at least 3 months before the vessel is to undergo the inspection for certification.

(a) In addition to Form CG–3752, the owner or managing operator must submit:

(1) For initial certification:

(i) Vessel particular information;  and

(ii) Number of persons in addition to the crew, if requested;  or

(2) For a renewal of certification:

(i) Any changes to the information in paragraph (a)(1) of this section;  and

(ii) A description of any modifications to the vessel.

(b) In addition to Form CG–3752 and the requirements of paragraph (a) of this section, the owner or managing operator of vessels utilizing the TSMS option must submit:

(1) Objective evidence that the owner or managing operator and the vessel are in compliance with the TSMS requirements in part 138 of this subchapter;  and

(2) Objective evidence that the vessel's structure, stability, and essential systems comply with the applicable requirements of this subchapter for the intended route and service. This objective evidence may be in the form of a survey report issued by a TPO or another form acceptable to the Coast Guard.

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