COMDTINST 16000.72 — Marine Safety: Inspection Of Engineering Systems, Equipment, And Materials

COMDTINST 16000.72 governs Coast Guard inspection of engineering systems, equipment, and materials for use aboard vessels.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 16000.72
  • Title: MARINE SAFETY: INSPECTION OF ENGINEERING SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIALS
  • Date: 9/20/2021
  • Proponent: CG-CVC

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COMDTINST 16000.72 contains provisions of Title 46 CFR for inspecting equipment and materials, including lifesaving equipment, PFDs, and engineering materials. It requires inspections, testing, reporting of unsatisfactory equipment, and compliance with Commandant standards.

Applies to: This and the following two chapters contain those provisions of Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) that apply to the inspection of equipment and materials for use aboard inspected vessels and also to certain items of equipment carried on uninspected vessels.

Topics covered

  • Marine equipment and materials
  • Vessel equipment and materials
  • Factory and shop inspections
  • PFD construction and testing
  • Lifeboat installations
  • Inert gas systems
  • Engineering material certification

Questions and answers

What regulations control the inspection of vessel equipment and materials?

The controlling regulations are contained in 46 CFR Subchapter Q. (paragraph 1-2)

What must marine inspectors determine about equipment and materials?

The marine inspector is responsible for determining that equipment and materials are manufactured and installed in accordance with the Commandant's standards as required by regulation. (paragraph 1-2)

What happens when Coast Guard-approved equipment does not meet applicable requirements?

When a factory or shop inspection indicates that equipment or materials required to be Coast Guard-approved do not meet the applicable requirements, the situation must be reported to Commandant (CG­CVC) via the chain of command. (paragraph 1-2)

When must approval of unsatisfactory equipment be suspended?

If these conditions are serious, the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) and district commander must take immediate steps to suspend approval, pending final action by the Commandant (see 46 CFR 2.75­40). (paragraph 1-2)

What testing is required for a PFD body strap assembly?

The test must be run at the load specified in the appropriate subpart and must last for 10 minutes, in which time no more than 3 inches of slippage is permitted (1 inch for Type I devices). (paragraph 5)

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