COMDTINST 16710.2A
18 NOV 1988
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b.
In general, the OCMI's plan review oversight will be done in conjunction with vessel
oversight inspections. Plans approved by ABS which pertain to areas of vessel
construction selected for oversight inspection should be reviewed by the OCMI. The
oversight review should be general in nature, reviewing the plans for obvious
discrepancies relative to regulatory requirements. It is neither expected nor desired that the
OCMI accomplish detailed plan review. If any discrepancies are found, they should be
brought to the immediate attention of the local ABS surveyor. When necessary, the OCMI
may request technical advice from the MSC.
c.
The second level of oversight plan review will be conducted by the MSC. All plans
reviewed by ABS on behalf of the Coast Guard are forwarded to the MSC. These plans
are necessary for reference during the review of other plans for the respective vessels.
Also from these plans, certain ones will be selected for oversight review. In some cases, it
may be appropriate to perform oversight review on the entire plan package. In other cases,
certain major systems or design areas may be targeted for oversight review. Any
discrepancies or problems detected during oversight plan review are to be brought to the
attention of ABS, and ABS is to be encouraged to resolve such problems. Except in formal
appeals (paragraph 8. below), direct Coast Guard intervention to resolve discrepancies or
problems should only be used when ABS does not resolve them to the Coast Guard's
satisfaction. Significant problems encountered during plan review oversight are to be
brought to the attention of Commandant (G-MTH).
d.
In conducting their respective plan review oversight responsibilities, the OCMI and the
MSC should review an overall average of 10 percent of the plans reviewed by ABS under
reference (a). This percentage need not be applied equally to each vessel, but it should be
representative of the total plans reviewed by ABS under reference (a), either by inspection
zone in the cased of the OCMI, or fleet wide in the case of the MSC.
e.
Oversight should be timely and concurrent with the OCMI's inspection and the MSC's
review of other plans for the respective vessels.
7.
INSPECTIONS FOR CAUSE.
a.
Additional inspections and plan review may be required by the OCMI based upon the
results of inspections or reviews routinely conducted under his local oversight program.
The OCMI will determine which discrepancies between ABS approvals and Coast Guard
standards are sufficient cause for additional inspections or plan review.
b.
Inspections for cause may be conducted if the OCMI becomes aware of any circumstances
where he believes that more direct Coast Guard involvement is necessary.
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