Section 80.59, Compulsory Ship Inspections and Ship Inspection Certificates, FCC Forms 806, 824, 827 and 829

The requirements in Section 80.59 are necessary to implement the provisions of Section 362(b) of the Communications Act of 1934. Section 362(b) of the Act, for a period of not more than 90 days for the sole purpose of enabling a United States vessel to complete its voyage and proceed to a port in the United States when an inspection can be held. An information application must be submitted by a ship's owner, operator or authorized agent. The application must be submitted to the Commission's District Director or Resident Agent in charge of the FCC office nearest the port of arrival at least three days before the ship's arrival.

The latest form for Section 80.59, Compulsory Ship Inspections and Ship Inspection Certificates, FCC Forms 806, 824, 827 and 829 expires 2021-09-30 and can be found here.

Section 80.59, Compulsory Ship Inspections

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