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(continued) Inspection (OCMI), that inspects the vessel enters on the Certificate of Inspection (COI) for each tank vessel the complement of officers and crew that are required by statute and regulation and that in the judgment of the OCMI are necessary for its safe operation. The OCMI may change the complement from time to time by endorsement to the COI for changes in conditions of employment.

[CGD 79–116, 60 FR 17155, Apr. 4, 1995]

§ 31.15-5 Tank barges—B/ALL.
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Tank barges subject to the provisions of this subchapter need not be manned unless, in the judgment of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, such manning is necessary for the protection of life and property and for the safe operation of the vessel.

[CGD 81–059, 54 FR 151, Jan. 4, 1989]

§ 31.15-10 Towing vessels may carry persons in addition to crew—B/LBR.
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(a) Towing vessels engaged in towing tank barges on the Great Lakes, inland waters, or rivers, may be authorized by the Coast Guard District Commander of the district to carry on board such number of persons in addition to its crew as shall be deemed necessary to carry on the legitimate business of such towing vessel or barge, not exceeding, however, one person to every net ton of the towing vessel.

(b) A Coast Guard District Commander granting a license to a vessel engaged in towing to carry persons in addition to its crew shall notify the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, in whose jurisdiction the vessel receiving the permit is engaged, and the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, shall keep a record of the same.

Subpart 31.20—Waters Operated Over
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§ 31.20-1 Waters—TB/ALL.
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The certificate of inspection shall show the waters over which the tank vessel is permitted to operate, such as: all waters; oceans; coastwise; Great Lakes; bays, sounds, and lakes other than the Great Lakes; rivers; or inland waters tributary to the Gulf of Mexico.

Subpart 31.25—Load Lines
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§ 31.25-1 Load lines required—TB/OCL.
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All tank vessels of 150 gross tons or over, or 79 feet in length or greater, navigating the oceans, coastwise waters, and Great Lakes are subject to the regulations in parts 42 to 45, inclusive, subchapter E (Load Lines), of this chapter, as applicable.

[CGFR 69–72, 34 FR 17481, Oct. 29, 1969]

Subpart 31.30—Marine Engineering
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§ 31.30-1 Marine engineering regulations and material specifications—TB/ALL.
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(a) All tank vessels are subject to the regulations contained in parts 50 to 63, inclusive, of subchapter F (Marine Engineering) of this chapter, whenever applicable, except as such regulations are modified by the regulations in this subchapter for tank vessels.

[CGFR 68–82, 33 FR 18804, Dec. 18, 1968]

Subpart 31.35—Electrical Engineering
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§ 31.35-1 Electrical installations, lighting and power equipment, batteries, etc.—TB/ALL.
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All tank vessels are subject to the regulations contained in subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter except as such regulations are modified by the regulations in this subchapter for tank vessels.

§ 31.35-5 Communications; alarm systems, telephone and voice tube systems, engine telegraph systems, etc.—TB/ALL.
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All tank vessels are subject to the regulations contained in subchapter J (Electrical Engineering) of this chapter except as such regulations are modified by the regulations in this subchapter for tank vessels.

Subpart 31.36—Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements
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§ 31.36-1 Lifesaving appliances and arrangements—TB/ALL.
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All lifesaving appliances and arrangements on tank vessels must be in accordance with subchapter W (Lifesaving Appliances and Arrangements) of this chapter.

[CGD 84–069, 61 FR 25286, May 20, 1996]

Subpart 31.40—Certificates Under International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974
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§ 31.40-1 Application—T/ALL
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The provisions of this subpart shall apply to all tankships on an international voyage. (See §30.01–6 of this chapter.)

[CGD 95–012, 60 FR 48049, Sept. 18, 1995, as amended by USCG-1999–4976, 65 FR 6500, Feb. 9, 2000]

§ 31.40-5 Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate—T/ALL.
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(a) All tankships on an international voyage are required to have a Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate. This certificate shall be issued by the U.S. Coast Guard or the American Bureau of Shipping to certain vessels on behalf of the United States of America as provided in Regulation 12, Chapter I, of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974.

(b) All such tankships shall meet the applicable requirements of this chapter for tankships on an international voyage.

[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16662, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 90–008, 55 FR 30660, July 26, 1990]

§ 31.40-10 Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate—T/ALL.
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(a) All tankships on an international voyage are required to have a Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.

(b) All such tankships shall meet the applicable requirements of this chapter for tankships on an international voyage.

§ 31.40-15 Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate—T/ALL.
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Every tankship equipped with a radio installation on an international voyage must have a Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate. Each radio installation must meet the requirements of the Federal Communication Commission and the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea.

[USCG-1999–4976, 65 FR 6500, Feb. 9, 2000]

§ 31.40-25 Exemption Certificate—T/ALL.
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(a) A tankship may be exempted by the Commandant from complying with certain requirements of the Convention under his administration upon request made in writing to him and transmitted via the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

(b) When an exemption is granted to a tankship by the Commandant under and in accordance with the Convention, an Exemption Certificate describing such exemption shall be issued through the appropriate Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, in addition to other required certificates.

§ 31.40-30 Safety Management Certificate—T/ALL.
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All tankships to which 33 CFR part 96 applies on an international voyage must have a valid Safety Management Certificate and a copy of their company's valid Document of Compliance certificate on board.

[CGD 95–073, 62 FR 67514, Dec. 24, 1997]

§ 31.40-35 Availability of certificates.
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The Convention certificates shall be on board the vessel and readily available for examination at all times.

[USCG-1999–4976, 65 FR 6500, Feb. 9, 2000]

§ 31.40-40 Duration of Convention certificates—T/ALL.
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(a) The following certificates are valid for a period of not more than 60 months.

(1) A Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.

(2) A Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate.

(3) A Safety Management Certificate.

(4) A Cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate.

(b) An Exemption certificate must not be valid for longer than the period of the certificate to which it refers.

(c) A Convention certificate may be withdrawn, revoked, or suspended at any time when it is determined that the vessel is no longer in compliance with applicable requirements. (See §2.01–70 of this chapter for procedures governing appeals.)

[USCG-1999–4976, 65 FR 6500, Feb. 9, 2000]

§ 31.40-45 American Bureau of Shipping—T/ALL.
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(a) The American Bureau of Shipping, with its home office at ABS Plaza, 16855 Northchase Drive, Houston, TX 77060, is hereby designated as an organization duly authorized to issue the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate to certain tankships on behalf of the United States of America as provided in Regulation 12, chapter I, of the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974, and executive order 12234 and the certificate shall be subject to the requirements in this subpart. The American Bureau of Shipping is authorized to place the official seal of the United States of America on the certificate. This designation and delegation to the American Bureau of Shipping shall be in effect from May 26, 1965, until terminated by proper authority and notice of cancellation is published in the Federal Register.

(b) At the option of the owner or agent of a tankship on an international voyage and on direct application to the American Bureau of Shipping, the Bureau may issue to such tankship a Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate, having a period of validity of not more than 60 months after ascertaining that the tankship:

(1) Has met the applicable requirements of the Convention; and,

(2) Is currently classed by the Bureau and classification requirements have been dealt with to the satisfaction of the Bureau.

(c) When the Bureau determines that a tankship to which it has issued a Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate no longer complies with the Bureau's applicable requirements for classification, the Bureau shall immediately furnish to the Coast Guard all relevant information, which will be used by the Coast Guard to determine whether or not to withdraw, revoke or suspend the Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate.

[CGFR 65–50, 30 FR 16662, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by CGD 90–008, 55 FR 30660, July 26, 1990; CGD 96–041, 61 FR 50726, Sept. 27, 1996; USCG-2000–7790, 65 FR 58459, Sept. 29, 2000]