46 CFR 144.330: Review of watertight and weathertight integrity
Last reviewed: October 14, 2026
This section lets the cognizant OCMI require a review of a vessel's watertight and weathertight integrity. It says who may perform the review and what the review may include.
What it says
The cognizant OCMI may require a review of a vessel's watertight and weathertight integrity.
“The cognizant OCMI may require review of a vessel's watertight and weathertight integrity.”
An individual who meets the requirements of § 144.140 may perform the review.
“This review may be performed by an individual who meets the requirements of § 144.140.”
The review may include an examination of a plan that shows the original placement of decks and bulkheads.
“The review may include an examination of a plan that shows the original placement of decks and bulkheads.”
Common questions
Who can require a review of a vessel's watertight and weathertight integrity?
The cognizant OCMI may require this review.
“The cognizant OCMI may require review of a vessel's watertight and weathertight integrity.”
Who may perform the watertight and weathertight integrity review?
An individual who meets the requirements of § 144.140 may perform the review.
“This review may be performed by an individual who meets the requirements of § 144.140.”
What can a watertight and weathertight integrity review include?
The review may include an examination of a plan that shows the original placement of decks and bulkheads.
“The review may include an examination of a plan that shows the original placement of decks and bulkheads.”
The text of 46 CFR 144.330
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Review of a vessel's watertight and weathertight integrity
The cognizant OCMI may require review of a vessel's watertight and weathertight integrity. This review may be performed by an individual who meets the requirements of § 144.140. The review may include an examination of a plan that shows the original placement of decks and bulkheads.
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