1625-0014 Stat/Authority

Coast Guard, DOT

§ 3.10–1

PART
3—DESIGNATION
OF
OCEANOGRAPHIC
RESEARCH
VESSELS

Subpart 3.05—Definition of Terms
Used in This Part
§ 3.05–1

Subpart 3.01—Authority and Purpose
Sec.
3.01–1
3.01–3

Purpose of regulations.
Authority for regulations.

§ 3.05–3
sel.

Subpart 3.03—Application
3.03–1 Vessels subject to the requirements
of this part.

Oceanographic research ves-

‘‘An oceanographic research vessel is
a vessel which the U.S. Coast Guard
finds is employed exclusively in one or
more of the following:
(a) Oceanographic instruction;
(b) Limnologic instruction;
(c) Oceanographic research; or,
(d) Limnologic research.’’

Subpart 3.05—Definition of Terms Used in
This Part
3.05–1
3.05–3

Letter of designation.

A letter issued by an Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection, designating
an uninspected vessel as an oceanographic research vessel.

Letter of designation.
Oceanographic research vessel.

Subpart 3.10—Designation

Subpart 3.10—Designation

3.10–1 Procedures for designating oceanographic research vessels.
3.10–5 Renewal of letter of designation.
3.10–10 Right of appeal.

§ 3.10–1 Procedures for designating
oceanographic research vessels.

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 2113, 3306; 49 CFR 1.46.

(a) Upon written request by the
owner, master, or agent of a vessel, a
determination will be made by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, of
the zone in which the vessel is located,
whether the vessel may be designated
as an oceanographic research vessel
under the provisions of 46 U.S.C. 441.
(b) The request should contain sufficient information to allow the Officer
in Charge, Marine Inspection, to make
this determination. At a minimum, the
following items must be submitted:
(1) A detailed description of the vessel, including its identification number, owner and charterer.
(2) A specific operating plan stating
precisely the intended use of the vessel.
(3) Any additional information as
may be requested by the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection.
(c) If designation is granted, it shall
be indicated as follows:
(1) For inspected vessels—indicated
on the certificate of inspection, valid
for its duration.
(2) For uninspected vessels—indicated by a letter of designation, which
shall be maintained on board the vessel
and remain in effect for two years from
date of issuance.

SOURCE: CGD 77–081, 46 FR 56202, Nov. 16,
1981, unless otherwise noted.

Subpart 3.01—Authority and
Purpose
§ 3.01–1 Purpose of regulations.
The purpose of the regulations in this
part is to establish standard procedures
for the designation of certain vessels as
oceanographic research vessels as defined in 46 U.S.C. 441.
§ 3.01–3 Authority for regulations.
The regulations regarding the designation of oceanographic research vessels interpret or apply title 46, United
States Code, sections 441 through 445.

Subpart 3.03—Application
§ 3.03–1 Vessels subject to the requirements of this part.
The regulations in this subchapter
are applicable to U.S. flag vessels desiring designation as oceanographic research vessels in accordance with 46
U.S.C. 441.

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§ 3.10–5

46 CFR Ch. I (10–1–96 Edition)
4.03–20
4.03–25
4.03–30
4.03–35
4.03–40
4.03–45
4.03–50
4.03–55

(d) All designations shall remain
valid for the period specified on the applicable document, provided all operating conditions remain unchanged from
the date of designation.
(e) In the event of a change in operating conditions, the owner, master, or
agent of the vessel shall advise the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection who
issued the designation. After reviewing
the pertinent information concerning
the operational changes, the Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection, shall determine if the vessel is still eligible to retain its designation as an oceanographic research vessel.

Subpart 4.04—Notice of Potential Vessel
Casualty
4.04–1 Reports of potential vessel casualty.
4.04–3 Reports of lack of vessel communication.
4.04–5 Substance of reports.

Subpart 4.05—Notice of Marine Casualty
and Voyage Records

§ 3.10–5 Renewal of letter of designation.
At least 60 days prior to the expiration date of the letter of designation or
certificate of inspection, a request for
renewal must be submitted in the same
manner as described in 3.10–1. However,
if the request for renewal is submitted
to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, who made the initial determination and all operating conditions
remain unchanged, the information required by § 3.10–1(b) need not be resubmitted with the request.

4.05–1 Notice of marine casualty.
4.05–5 Substance of marine casualty notice.
4.05–10 Written report of marine casualty.
4.05–12 Alcohol or drug use by individuals
directly involved in casualties.
4.05–15 Voyage records, retention of.
4.05–20 Report of accident to aid to navigation.
4.05–25 Reports when state of war exists.
4.05–30 Incidents involving hazardous materials.
4.05–35 Incidents involving nuclear vessels.

Subpart 4.06—Mandatory Chemical Testing Following Serious Marine Incidents
Involving Vessels in Commercial Service

§ 3.10–10 Right of appeal.
Any person directly affected by a decision or action taken under this part,
by or on behalf of the Coast Guard,
may appeal therefrom in accordance
with subpart 1.03 of this chapter.

4.06–1 Responsibilities of the marine employer.
4.06–5 Responsibilities of individuals directly involved in serious marine incidents.
4.06–10 Required specimens.
4.06–20 Specimen collection requirements.
4.06–30 Specimen collection in incidents involving fatalities.
4.06–40 Specimen handling and shipping.
4.06–50 Specimen analysis and follow-up
procedures.
4.06–60 Submission of reports and test results.

[CGD 88–033, 54 FR 50379, Dec. 6, 1989]

PART 4—MARINE CASUALTIES AND
INVESTIGATIONS
Subpart 4.01—Authority and Scope of
Regulations
Sec.
4.01–1
4.01–3

Coast Guard district.
District Commander.
Investigating officer.
Nuclear vessel.
Public vessels.
Marine employer.
Recreational vessel.
Law enforcement officer.

Subpart 4.07—Investigations

Scope of regulation.
Reporting exclusion.

4.07–1 Commandant or District Commander
to order investigation.
4.07–5 Investigating officers, powers of.
4.07–7 Opening statement.
4.07–10 Report of investigation.
4.07–15 Recommendations, action on.
4.07–20 Transfer of jurisdiction.
4.07–25 Testimony of witnesses in other districts, depositions.
4.07–30 Testimony of witnesses under oath.
4.07–35 Counsel for witnesses and parties in
interest.

Subpart 4.03—Definitions
4.03–1 Marine casualty or accident.
4.03–2 Serious marine incident.
4.03–4 Individual directly involved in a serious marine incident.
4.03–5 Medical facility.
4.03–6 Qualified medical personnel.
4.03–7 Chemical test.
4.03–10 Party in interest.
4.03–15 Commandant.

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