OUPV & 100-Ton Master · Subchapter T — Inspections
An inspected small passenger vessel's 5-year Certificate of Inspection is maintained by completing required:
- AAnnual inspections plus drydock/underwater examinations during the COI period✓ Correct
- BA single inspection at issuance only
- CSelf-inspections with no Coast Guard involvement
- DInspections only after a casualty
Explanation
The COI is valid up to 5 years but is conditioned on satisfactory annual (and mid-period) inspections and drydock/underwater hull examinations on the required schedule. Failing to complete them invalidates the certificate.
Authority: 46 CFR Subchapter T; 46 CFR Part 2
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