Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 06, 2026

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Jan 15, 2026
§ 71.20-5 - When made.

(a) The original inspection will only be made upon the written application of the owner or builder of the vessel to the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection, on Form CG-3752, application for inspection of U.S. vessel, at or nearest the port where the vessel is located.

(b) [Reserved]

authority: 46 U.S.C. 2113,3205,3306,3307,70034; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.2
source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16895, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 71.20-5