1-6-1. INSPECTION OF PUBLIC VESSELS OR OTHER EQUIPMENT FOR FEDERAL AGENCIES

With the exception of vessels owned by the Maritime Administration, the Coast Guard does not have statutory inspection authority under the navigation and vessel inspection laws with respect to public vessels owned by the Federal Government. However, the Coast Guard may perform 'such inspections of public vessels if requested by the Federal agency having jurisdiction. The procedures and instructions in this part shall be followed when performing such inspections of vessels or other equipment.

1-6-3. INSPECTION OF PRIVATELY OWNED VESSELS REQUESTED BY FEDERAL AGENCIES

Laws administered by other agencies may require inspection of privately owned vessels by the Coast Guard prior to such agency doing certain acts requested. Where the vessel is not subject to the vessel inspection laws administered by the Coast Guard, then the inspection should be made only upon the request of the agency having jurisdiction. The Bureau of Customs at the present time is the major agency requiring such inspections.

1-6-5. COAST GUARD POLICY

It is the Coast Guard policy to cooperate with all Federal agencies in promoting safety of life and property and in enforcing the navigation and vessel inspection laws of the United States.

1-6-10. LIAISON WITH OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES

The district commander, marine inspection officer, and officer in charge, marine inspection, should maintain a liaison with local offices of other Federal agencies which have an interest in navigation and vessel inspection or may be concerned with problems affecting the merchant marine. This may include local officials of:

Treasury Department: Customs.

Narcotics.

Internal Revenue.
Alcohol Tax.

Secret Service.
Department of Justice:

United States District Attorney.
Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Immigration.

State Department:

Division of International Communications.

Consular Officers Overseas. Department of Health, Welfare, and Education:

Public Health Service Marine Hospitals.

Public Health Service medical examiners of marine personnel. National Military Establishment: United States Navy.

Military Sea Transportation Service. United States District Engineer, Corps of Engineers.

Army Transportation Corps.
Department of Commerce:

Maritime Administration.
Coast and Geodetic Survey.

Department of the Interior:

Territories and Possessions. National Park Services. Federal Communications Commission.

1-6-15. INSPECTIONS CONDUCTED FOR OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

The Coast Guard, in cooperation with other Government agencies, has established a procedure for the handling of inspections of vessels, boilers, and equipment owned by the Government but not required by law to be inspected. The procedures outlined in this section may be modified by confidential or secret instructions issued in certain instances because of military necessity. Where detailed specific instructions are applicable in certain cases, the following general procedures should be modified. The inspections are divided into two groups as follows:

Group 1--Inspection of Governmentowned vessels.

Group 2--Inspection of boilers and/or pressure vessels located on Government-owned floating equipment where the inspection of such boilers and/or pressure vessels only is requested (not the vessel and the remainder of its equipment).

1-6-20. PROCEDURES FOR INSPECTING GOVERNMENT OWNED VESSELS

1-6-20A. Application for Inspection

Application for inspection of the vessel shall be addressed to the OCMI in whose district the inspection is to be made, and not to the Commandant.

1-6-20B. Inspection Report

The OCMI making the inspection will make out but one copy of the appropriate inspection book published by the Coast Guard (Form CG-840 series), in the

manner prescribed for privately owned vessels, which book shall be placed on file in the OCMI's office.

1-6-20C. Issuing Certificate of Inspection

Upon completion of the inspection, the OCMI will, if required, issue a Certificate of Inspection, Form CG-841, provided the vessel complies with the applicable regulations; if not, the OCMI will issue a list of deficiencies which must be corrected to obtain a certificate of inspection. The Government agency involved may, upon request, obtain a copy of the certificate of inspection issued.

1-6-25. PROCEDURES FOR INSPEC

TION OF BOILER ONLY OR PRESSURE VESSELS ONLY ON FLOATING EQUIPMENT

1-6-25A. Application for Inspection

Application for the inspection of such boilers and/or pressure vessels on Government-owned floating equipment shall be made to the OCMI in whose district the inspection is to be conducted.

1-6-25B. Inspection Reports

All reports concerning such inspections shall be made on the standard form only.

1-6-25C. Issuing Inspection Report to Agency

A properly executed copy of the standard form showing the marine inspector's findings shall be given to the representative of the Government agency involved, in each case.

1-6-25D. Hydrostatic Tests

It is unnecessary that another marine inspector be assigned to witness the hydrostatic pressure applied because a representative of the Government agency

tinue to be maintained in such matters. The procedure and policies in this section will therefore be observed, in accordance with General Order No. 7, September 2, 1941.

1-6-50B. Reporting Violations

Whenever the Coast Guard detects or learns that oil is being or has been discharged into or upon the coastal or navigable waters of the United States by any vessel, a complete investigation and report will be made of the incident, which will include the names of witnesses, samples, and all other pertinent details.

1-6-50C. Forwarding Report to District Engineer

This report will be forwarded immediately by the district commander, without recommendation, to the United States district engineer in all cases for his decision as to subsequent prosecution procedure. (In the cases detected in the Harbor of New York the report will be forwarded to the Supervisor of New York Harbor as authorized by the New York Harbor Act.)

1-6-50D. Report to Local OCMI

If the vessel involved is of American registry, a duplicate report will be forwarded to the OCMI. No action under the provisions of R. S. 4450 for the revocation or suspension of the license or certificate of personnel involved in oil pollution cases will be taken by the OCMI except upon the request of the United States district engineer, and then only when it is clear that the violation was caused by the incompetence, negligence, inattention to duty, or misconduct of such personnel while acting under authority of their licenses. Any action by the OCMI in this connection is to be regarded as independent of such other prosecution as is decided upon by the United States district engineer.

1-6-50E. Report to Commandant (MVI)

A copy in every case shall also be forwarded to the Commandant (MVI).

1-6-75. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS

COMMISSION

1-6-75A. Radio Inspections

In acting as the enforcing agency of radio requirements, marine inspectors will proceed in the same manner as is customary in enforcing compliance with the rules and regulations for vessel inspection where deficiencies are noted in regard to boilers, lifesaving equipment, etc. In other words, where the OCMI is notified by the local representatives of the Federal Communications Commission that deficiencies having to do with the technical aspects of the radio installation exist on a vessel, the Safety Certificate should be withheld until the deficiencies are corrected and formal notice to that effect received. In case notification is received that such deficiencies exist on a vessel already in possession of an active Safety Certificate, to an extent which the Federal Communications Commission considers would warrant withdrawal of this certificate, such action should be taken by the OCMI. Marine inspectors will, however, consult with the local representatives of the Federal Communications Commission before reaching a decision as to the proper action to be taken under the circumstances, and in general cooperate fully with the inspectors of the Federal Communications Commission in carrying out the intent of these instructions. The Certificate of Inspection, Form CG-841, required by R. S. 4421 (46 U. S. C. 399) should neither be withheld nor withdrawn in connection with technical radio deficiencies.

1-6-75B. Technical Determination by Inspectors

It should be borne in mind that the technical aspects of the radio installation

itself, its adequacy and efficiency, are to be determined solely by the inspectors of the Federal Communications Commission. The question of the suitability of the electrical wiring installed in the radio room inter-connecting the various components of the radio installation or the radio direction finding equipment is within the jurisdiction of the Federal Communications Commission, and is to be determined by the inspectors of the Commission who are solely responsible for the proper maintenance and efficient operation of the equipment.

1-6-75C. Electric Power and Electrical Wiring

The adequacy and suitability of the power leads from the main power supply to the main radio installation in the radio room are under the sole jurisdiction of the Coast Guard. The amount and character of the power supply, however, must be adequate as determined by the Federal Communications Commission to operate properly and efficiently the radio installation and its auxiliary. When any inadequacies in the power are observed by the Federal Communications Commission, marine inspectors will be notified as heretofore, and action taken by them to secure correction of the deficiencies. All other electrical wiring in the radio room not connected with the radio installation is under the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard.

1-6-75D. Location and Requirements of Emergency Installations

The emergency installation of the ship's radiotelegraphy station must be placed in a location to be approved by the Coast Guard. In this connection, marine inspectors shall satisfy themselves that the main and emergency radio installation is located in the upper part of the ship in a position of the greatest possible safety, as high as practicable above the deepest load water line. The emergency

installation shall be provided with a source of energy independent of the propelling power of the ship and of the main electrical system and be capable of being put into operation rapidly and of working for at least six continuous hours. It should also be noted that the use of the emergency battery as a source of power for other than radio equipment and emergency lights in the radio room is prohibited.

1-6-75E. Enforcement of 1948 Convention Requirements regarding Radio

Installations

The Federal Communications Commission is responsible for the enforcement of all Federal laws concerning radio equipment required on merchant vessels, including radio direction finders, except the portable radio for lifeboats. The portable radio for lifeboats is within the cognizance of the Coast Guard. However, this equipment is inspected and tested for the Coast Guard by the Federal Communications Commission. (See 3-7-10A for instructions regarding radio inspections.) The Coast Guard was designated by Executive Order 10402 as the enforcing agency for the 1948 Convention (see 1-2-100C). The Act of August 13, 1954 (68 Stat. 704, 47 U.S.C. 361), authorized the Federal Communications Commission to issue safety radiotelegraphy certificates, safety radiotelephony certificates, and exemption certificates with respect to radio requirements for merchant vessels. The safety radiotelegraphy and safety radiotelephony certificates will no longer be issued by the Coast Guard. However, the safety certificate and Exemption Certificate will be issued by the Coast Guard to passenger vessels. This certificate shall not be issued, however, until receipt of a duly executed Federal Communications Commission Form 806 is received (or other valid information) that the vessel is in compliance with the 1948 Convention regarding radio requirements.