46 CFR 91.35-1: Monthly inspection of crew spaces
Last reviewed: October 14, 2026
This section sets how often a vessel must inspect quarters, toilet and washing spaces, serving pantries, galleys, etc. The inspection must happen at least once in every month. A vessel away from a United States port for more than one month must inspect at least once every trip.
What it says
A vessel must inspect quarters, toilet and washing spaces, serving pantries, galleys, etc., at least once in every month.
46 CFR 91.35-1(a)“An inspection of quarters, toilet and washing spaces, serving pantries, galleys, etc., shall be made at least once in every month.”
If the vessel's route keeps it away from a United States port for more than one month, the inspection must be conducted at least once every trip.
46 CFR 91.35-1(a)“If the route of the vessel is such that it is away from a United States port for more than one month, an inspection shall be conducted at least once every trip.”
Common questions
How often must quarters and galleys be inspected on a vessel?
The inspection must be made at least once in every month. This covers quarters, toilet and washing spaces, serving pantries, galleys, etc.
“An inspection of quarters, toilet and washing spaces, serving pantries, galleys, etc., shall be made at least once in every month.”
What is the inspection rule if a vessel is away from a United States port for more than one month?
The inspection must be conducted at least once every trip.
“If the route of the vessel is such that it is away from a United States port for more than one month, an inspection shall be conducted at least once every trip.”
The text of 46 CFR 91.35-1
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When made
(a) An inspection of quarters, toilet and washing spaces, serving pantries, galleys, etc., shall be made at least once in every month. If the route of the vessel is such that it is away from a United States port for more than one month, an inspection shall be conducted at least once every trip.
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