(a) A vessel is inspected for compliance with the standards required by this subchapter. Machinery, equipment, materials, and arrangements not covered by standards in this subchapter may be inspected in accordance with standards acceptable to the cognizant OCMI as good marine practice.
(b) In the application of inspection standards due consideration must be given to the hazards involved in the operation permitted by a vessel's Certificate of Inspection. Thus, the standards may vary in accordance with the vessel's area of operation or any other operational restrictions or limitations.
(c) The published standards of classification societies and other recognized safety associations may be used as guides in the inspection of vessels when such standards do not conflict with the requirements of this subchapter.
Notes of Decisions
Smith v. United States Coast Guard, 220 F. Supp. 2d 275 (S.D.N.Y. 2002).
· cites it 3× “46 C.F.R. § 176.800 et seq. Plaintiffs cite a number of regulations with which they claim the Conservator failed to comply, and maintain that the Coast Guard employee inspecting the Conservator was required to determine compliance with each of these regulations before issuing a…”
Gaffney, Michael P. v. Riverboat Serv IN, 451 F.3d 424 (7th Cir. 2006).
“2002) (discussing 46 C.F.R. § 176.800 (b)), the Coast Guard is bound by a regulation that specifically restricts the exercise of this discretion.”
Fiedler v. United States (9th Cir. 2026).
“1 46 C.F.R. § 176.800 (a). Subchapter T mandates that all T-boats have a Coast Guard Certificate of Inspection (“COI”) to carry commercial passengers.”
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