COMDTINST 16710.2A
18 NOV 1988
5.
c.
(4)
Time spent on oversight must be documented. Pending completion of the initial
inspection case, oversight time should be entered on Form CG-2801A monthly.
After completion of the initial inspection case, oversight time should be entered in
the Marine Safety Information System (MSIS).
d.
At the completion of a vessel's construction, the ABS surveyor should provide the
following documentation, via the local ABS office, to the OCMI before a Certificate of
Inspection is issued:
(1) A copy of the Interim Class Certificate.
(2) A copy of the Provisional Load Line Certificate.
(3) A copy of the Safety Construction Certificate (if applicable).
(4) A letter which states that the vessel was constructed and inspected in accordance with
the pertinent regulations of the U.S. Coast Guard and lists any outstanding require
limitations relative to areas ABS has inspected on behalf of the Coast Guard. ABS is
expected to follow up and complete satisfactory inspection of all items delegated to
them in reference (a), otherwise, uncompleted items should be addressed as discussed
in subparagraph 5. b above. For outstanding requirements of items delegated to ABS,
feedback must be provided to ABS when the OCMI takes action to resolve such
requirements without referral to ABS.
(5) For Tankers - acceptance letters in regard to the inert gas and crude oil washing
systems (if applicable).
e.
The OCMI or the OCMI's representative should meet periodically with the local ABS
surveyor to determine whether any problems have been encountered during inspections.
Continuous open communication between the OCMI and local ABS representatives
should be maintained. Comments or suggestions which are relevant to the entire MI
Program should be forwarded by the OCMI to Commandant (G-MVI).
f.
This arrangement allows a great deal of flexibility. The authority and responsibility of the
OCMI to inspect any portion of a vessel is not limited by this instruction.
6.
OVERSIGHT OF ABS PLAN REVIEW.
a.
Oversight of plans reviewed by ABS on behalf of the Coast Guard in accordance with
reference (a) will be accomplished on two separate levels. The first level of oversight
review will be conducted by the OCMI in a timely manner subsequent to receiving the
stamped plans and approval letter from ABS. The second level of oversight review will be
conducted by the MSC concurrent with MSC review of other required plans for the vessel.
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