126.110—Inspection after accident.
               		
               		
               	 	
               	 	
               	 	
               	 		
    
        
        (a) 
         The owner or operator of an OSV shall make the vessel available for inspection by a marine inspector—
     
    
        
        (1) 
         Each time an accident occurs, or a defect is discovered that affects—
     
    
        
        (i) 
         The safety of the vessel; or
     
    
        
        (ii) 
         The effectiveness or completeness of its lifesaving, fire-fighting, or other equipment; or
     
    
        
        (2) 
         Whenever any important repairs or renewals are made.
     
    
        
        (b) 
         The inspection is to ensure that—
     
    
        
        (1) 
         The necessary repairs or renewals have been effectively made;
     
    
        
        (2) 
         The material and workmanship used to accomplish the repairs or renewals are satisfactory; and
     
    
        
        (3) 
         The OSV complies with the regulations in this subchapter.