CFR > Title 46 - Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER A—PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO THE PUBLIC (parts 1 to 9) > PART 8—VESSEL INSPECTION ALTERNATIVES > SUBPART E—Streamlined Inspection Program (§8.500 to §8.570) > 8.505—Scope and applicability.

8.505—Scope and applicability.

(a) This subpart applies to U.S. documented or registered vessels that have a valid COI.
(b) A vessel enrolled in the SIP will be inspected in accordance with its approved Vessel Action Plan (VAP).
(c) The SIP includes all inspections required to renew and maintain a valid COI. The SIP does not include dry-dock examinations, unscheduled inspections related to vessel casualties, equipment repair or replacement, or vessel modifications. Those inspections will be conducted in accordance with the subparts applicable to the vessel.