{"data":{"id":"us/46-cfr-8.505","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"46 CFR 8.505","heading":"Scope and applicability.","body":"(a) This subpart applies to U.S. documented or registered vessels that have a valid COI.\n(b) A vessel enrolled in the SIP will be inspected in accordance with its approved Vessel Action Plan (VAP).\n(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.","path":["Title 46—Shipping","CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","SUBCHAPTER A—PROCEDURES APPLICABLE TO THE PUBLIC","PART 8—VESSEL INSPECTION ALTERNATIVES","Subpart E—Streamlined Inspection Program"],"source_url":"https://www.ecfr.gov/api/versioner/v1/full/2026-08-25/title-46.xml","current_through":"2026-08-25","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T02:26:22Z","sha256":"09b903b79cac764cce213e3bf40bfb159fa495042d3a529bd62bbdf5f8d3dc83","source_id":"us-cfr","stale":true,"prev":"us/46-cfr-8.500","next":"us/46-cfr-8.510"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}