Hi
Newby here, poring over the CFR’s and I can find nothing requiring an annual inspection for T-Boats that operate only domestically.
What I find is the opposite - i.e. only 5-year inspections required unless operating internationally
The webpage chain that leads to the below link goes like this - CFR › Title 46 › Chapter I › Subchapter T › Part 176 › Subpart A › Section 176.107
https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/46/176.107
Likewise -
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[li]U.S. Code › Title 46 › Subtitle II › Part B › Chapter 33 › § 3307 leads to the below link
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https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/46/3307
The boat had historically had annual inspections but missed due to owner’s poor health and management changes. I am hearing horror stories that we will have to start from scratch on COI due to missing annual and possibly face big fines.
***COULD PAY FOR EXPERT GUIDANCE IN INSPECTION / COMPLIANCE
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