46 USC 3311 - Certificate of inspection required

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 3311.

Certificate of inspection required

(a)

Except as provided in subsection (b), a vessel subject to inspection under this part may not be operated without having on board a certificate of inspection issued under section 3309 of this title.

(b)

The Secretary may direct the owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, or individual in charge of a vessel subject to inspection under this chapter and not having on board a certificate of inspection—

(1)

to have the vessel proceed to mooring and remain there until a certificate of inspection is issued;

(2)

to take immediate steps necessary for the safety of the vessel, individuals on board the vessel, or the environment; or

(3)

to have the vessel proceed to a place to make repairs necessary to obtain a certificate of inspection.

(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 515; Pub. L. 98–498, title II, § 211(b), Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2304.)

cite as: 46 USC 3311