1. Regulations
  2. title 46
  3. chapter I-i3
  4. part 136
  5. subpart B
  6. § 136.215

View all text of Subpart B [§ 136.200 - § 136.250]

§ 136.215 - Period of validity.

(a) A COI for a towing vessel is valid for 5 years from the date of issue.

(b) For a towing vessel utilizing the TSMS option, the COI is invalid upon the expiration or revocation of the owner or managing operator TSMS certificate or the ISM Code Certificate.

(c) A COI may be suspended and withdrawn or revoked by the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection at any time for noncompliance with the requirements of this subchapter.

AUTHORITY: 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3301, 3306, 3308, 3316, 8104, 8904; 33 CFR 1.05; DHS Delegation 0170.1.

SOURCE: 81 FR 40101, June 20, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

CITE AS: 46 CFR 136.215