Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 12, 2026

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Jan 15, 2026
§ 78.17-30 - Examination of boilers and machinery.

It shall be the duty of the chief engineer when assuming charge of the boilers and machinery of a vessel to examine them thoroughly. If any parts thereof are in bad condition, the fact shall immediately be reported to the master, owner or agent, and the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

[CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51205, Sept. 30, 1997]
authority: 33 U.S.C. 1321(j); 46 U.S.C. 2103,3306,6101; 49 U.S.C. 5103,5106; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; E.O. 12777, 56 FR 54757, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1
source: CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16955, Dec. 30, 1965, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 46 CFR 78.17-30