46 CFR 176.400 : Shipping (§ 1.01-05 To Subchapter D) — (§ 166.01 To § 199.640) — Coast Guard, Department Of Homeland Security (Continued) (§ 166.01 To § 199.640) — Small Passenger Vessels (Under 100 Gross Tons) (§ 175.100 To Parts 186-187) — Inspection And Certification (§ 176.1 To § 176.930) — Inspection For Certification (§ 176.400 To § 176.404) — General.

(a) An inspection is required before the issuance of a Certificate of Inspection. Such an inspection for certification is not made until after receipt of the application for inspection required by § 176.105.

(b) Upon receipt of a written application for inspection, the cognizant OCMI assigns a marine inspector to inspect the vessel for compliance with this subchapter at a time and place mutually agreed upon by the OCMI and the owner, managing operator, or representative thereof.

(c) The owner, managing operator, or a representative thereof shall be present during the inspection.