b'is not equipped with an inflatable lifevessel inspections. Annual or periodicAmendedCOIsarenormallyissued SAFETYraft, there is no need to have inspec- inspections are recorded on the COI infollowingthecertificaterenewalor tion information for that device. Everythe lower left-hand corner where the in- drydockexam;however,changesto vessel should have it own inspectionspector will sign his or her name at thetheowner,operator,lifesavingand checklist, and it should be used by theconclusion of the inspection. Remem- firefighting equipment, route or op-crew to maintain the vessel. ber, you have 90 days on either side oferating conditions may also result in the inspection anniversary date to com- you getting an amended COI. If you TheCertificateofInspection(COI)plete an annual inspection. The gracehave a change to the owner, operator, containsinformationonthevesselperiod does not apply to the certificateor equipment on board the vessel, you owner and operator, vessel build dateexpirationdatelocatedintheupperneedtoletyourlocalCoastGuard and location, details the crew comple- right-handcornerofthedocument.office know the changes so that your ment,establishesrequiredlifesavingDrydock exam dates are located on theCOI can be as accurate as possible. andfirefightingequipment,trackssecond page of the COI. A vessels next inspection dates and amendments, andexam date will be clearly stated.ThemostcurrentCOImustbe specifies route permitted and operatingposted on board the vessel with all conditions.MuchoftheinformationOnce the COI has expired or thepages visible.remains static with the primary chang- drydock date has passed, you may es being inspection dates for the hull,not legally operate the vessel withMANAGE THE INSPECTIONinternalstructuralexamorpressurepassengers for hire.Have a plan for the inspection. This is Pages from the Subchapter T CG-840 bookFOGHORN 36'