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Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
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Title 46 - Shipping |
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Chapter I - Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security |
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SubChapter M - Towing Vessels |
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Part 137 - Vessel Compliance |
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Subpart B - Inspections and Surveys for Certification |
§ 137.212 - Coast Guard oversight of vessel survey program for vessels under the TSMS option.
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§ 137.212 Coast Guard oversight of vessel survey program for vessels under the TSMS option.
If the cognizant OCMI has reasonable cause to believe that a vessel's survey program is deficient, that OCMI may:
(a) Require an audit or survey of the vessel in the presence of a representative of the cognizant OCMI;
(b) Increase the frequency of the audits;
(c) For vessels under the internal survey program, require that the vessel comply with the external survey program requirements of § 137.205;
(d) Require any other specific action within his or her authority that he or she considers appropriate; or
(e) For repeatedly deficient surveys, remove the vessel and or owner or managing operator from using the TSMS option.