46 CFR 154.36 - Correspondence and vessel information: Submission.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 07, 2026

Title 46 - Shipping last revised: Jan 15, 2026

§ 154.36 - Correspondence and vessel information: Submission.

Correspondence to the Coast Guard and all vessel information submitted to the Coast Guard must be in English, except—

(a) IMO Certificates may be in French; and

(b) SOLAS Certificates may be in the official language of the flag administration.

authority: 46 U.S.C. 3703,9101; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1

source: CGD 74-289, 44 FR 26009, May 3, 1979, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 46 CFR 154.36