1625-0032 Stat/Authority

§ 115.107

46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–03 Edition)

the vessel as found at the inspection
for certification.
[CGD 85–080, 61 FR 892, Jan. 10, 1996, as
amended by USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6504, Feb.
9, 2000]

§ 115.107 Period of validity for a Certificate of Inspection.
(a) A Certificate of Inspection is
valid for 1 year for vessels carrying
more than 12 passengers on international voyages.
(b) A Certificate of Inspection is
valid for 5 years for all other vessels.
(c) A Certificate of Inspection may be
suspended and withdrawn or revoked
by the cognizant OCMI at any time for
noncompliance with the requirements
of this subchapter.
[USCG 1999–4976, 65 FR 6504, Feb. 9, 2000]

§ 115.110

Routes permitted.

(a) The area of operation for each
vessel and any necessary operational
limits are determined by the cognizant
OCMI, and recorded on the vessel’s Certificate of Inspection. Each area of operation, referred to as a route, is described on the Certificate of Inspection
under the major headings ‘‘Oceans,’’
‘‘Coastwise,’’ ‘‘Limited Coastwise,’’
‘‘Great Lakes,’’ ‘‘Lakes, Bays, and
Sounds,’’ or ‘‘Rivers,’’ as applicable.
Further limitations imposed or extensions granted are described by reference to bodies of waters, geographical points, distance from geographical points, distances from land,
depths of channel, seasonal limitations, and similar factors.
(b) Operation of a vessel on a route of
lesser severity than those specifically
described or designated on the Certificate of Inspection is permitted unless
expressly prohibited on the certificate
of Inspection. The general order of severity of routes is: oceans, coastwise,
limited coastwise, Great Lakes, lakes,
bays and sounds, and rivers. The cognizant OCMI may prohibit a vessel
from operating on a route of lesser severity than the primary route a vessel
is authorized to operate on if local conditions necessitate such a restriction.
(c) Non-self-propelled vessels are prohibited from operating on an oceans,
coastwise, limited coastwise, or Great

Lakes route unless the Commandant
approves such a route.
(d) When designating a permitted
route or imposing any operational limits on a vessel, the OCMI may consider:
(1) Requirements of this subchapter
for which compliance is based on the
route of the vessel;
(2) The performance capabilities of
the vessel based on design, scantlings,
stability,
subdivision,
propulsion,
speed, operating modes, maneuverability, other characteristics; and
(3) The suitability of the vessel for
night-time operations and use in all
weather conditions.
§ 115.112 Total persons permitted.
The cognizant OCMI determines the
total number of persons permitted to
be carried on a vessel. In determining
the total number of persons permitted
to be carried, the OCMI may consider
stability restrictions and subdivision
requirements of the vessel, the vessel’s
route, general arrangement, means of
escape, lifesaving equipment, the minimum manning requirements, and the
maximum number of passengers permitted in accordance with § 115.113 of
this part.
§ 115.113 Passengers permitted.
(a) The maximum number of passengers permitted must be not more
than that allowed by the requirements
of this section, except as authorized by
the OCMI under paragraph (d) of this
section.
(b) The maximum number of passengers permitted on any vessel may be
the greatest number permitted by the
length of rail criterion, deck area criterion, or fixed seating criterion described in this paragraph or a combination of these criteria as allowed by
paragraph (c) of this section.
(1) Length of rail criterion. One passenger may be permitted for each 760
millimeters (30 inches) of rail space
available to the passengers at the periphery of each deck. The following rail
space may not be used in determining
the maximum number of passengers
permitted:
(i) Rail space in congested areas unsafe for passengers, such as near anchor handling equipment or line handling gear, in the way of sail booms,

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