§ 130.15 - Service of process.

(a) When executing the forms required by this part, each applicant and underwriter shall designate thereon a person in the United States as its agent for service of process for the purpose of section 311 of the Act of this part.

(b) Each designation shall be acknowledged in writing by the designee unless that party has already furnished the Coast Guard with a “master” concurrence showing it has agreed in advance to act as the United States agent for service of process for the applicant and underwriter in question.

(c) When the designated agent cannot be served because of death, disability, or unavailability, the Commandant becomes the agent for service of process.

(d) When serving the Commandant, the server shall also—

(1) Send to the applicant, certificant, or underwriter, by registered mail, at its last address on file with the Coast Guard, a copy of each document served upon the Commandant; and

(2) Attest to that mailing at the time service is made upon the Commandant.