Towing & Ship-Assist · Subchapter M
Under Subchapter M, towing vessels are issued a:
- ACertificate of Documentation only
- BCertificate of Inspection (COI)✓ Correct
- CLoad Line Certificate only
- DState registration decal
Explanation
Subchapter M brought towing vessels into the inspected fleet; each is issued a Certificate of Inspection specifying route, manning, and equipment. The COI is valid for five years subject to required annual and periodic surveys.
Authority: 46 CFR Subchapter M, Part 136
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