PUBLIC LAW 98-89 —AUG. 26, 1983 97 STAT. 513 proper authorities of any country concerned that the collection of fees for the inspection of vessels of the United States has been discontinued. § 3304. Carrying individuals in addition to crew (a) A documented vessel carrying cargo that carries not more than 12 individuals in addition to the crew on international voyages, or not more than 16 individuals in addition to the crew on other voyages, is not subject to inspection as a passenger vessel or a small passenger vessel. (b) Before an individual in addition to the crew is carried on a vessel as permitted by this section, the owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, or individual in charge of the vessel first shall notify the individual of the presence on board of dangerous articles as defined by law, and of other conditions or circumstances that would constitute a risk of safety to the individual on board. (c) The privilege authorized by this section applies to a vessel of a foreign country that affords a similar privilege to vessels of the United States in trades not restricted to vessels under its own flag. § 3305. Scope and standards of inspection (a) The inspection process shall ensure that a vessel subject to inspection— (1) is of a structure suitable for the service in which it is to be employed; (2) is equipped with proper appliances for lifesaving, fire prevention, and firefighting; (3) has suitable accommodations for the crew, sailing school instructors, and sailing school students, and for passengers on the vessel if authorized to carry passengers; (4) is in a condition to be operated with safety to life and property; and (5) complies with applicable marine safety laws and reg- ulations. (b) If an inspection, or examination under section 3308 of this title, reveals that a life preserver, life-saving device, or firehose is defec- tive and incapable of being repaired, the owner or master shall destroy the life preserver or firehose in the presence of the official conducting the inspection or examination. (c) A nautical school vessel operated by a civilian nautical school shall be inspected like a small passenger vessel or a passenger vessel, depending on its tonnage. § 3306. Regulations (a) To carry out this part and to secure the safety of individuals and property on board vessels subject to inspection, the Secretary shall prescribe necessary regulations to ensure the proper execution of, and to carry out, this part in the most effective manner for— (1) the design, construction, alteration, repair, and operation of those vessels, including superstructures, hulls, fittings, equip- ment, appliances, propulsion machinery, auxiliary machinery, boilers, unfired pressure vessels, piping, electric installations, and accommodations for passengers and crew, sailing school instructors, and sailing school students; (2) lifesaving equipment and its use; (3) firefighting equipment, its use, and precautionary meas- ures to guard against fire; Inspection exemption. Defective and unrepairable safety devices. 11-194 O - 18 QL3
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