Encl. (3) to COMDTINST 4610.6
REPAIR COSTS
1.
General.
a.
Actual Costs. When Coast Guard property is damaged and can be repaired, damages are
measured by the cost of the repair necessary to restore the property to its condition before
the injury. The Coast Guard is not entitled to any portion of the cost of repair which
makes the property more valuable than it was before the injury. If reparable property is
damaged in transit and then repaired, the cost of any repair expense attributable to
preshipment condition must be deducted from the total repair cost. As with all elements of
damages, cost of repair (actual or estimated) must be shown to be reasonable.
Several options exist when damaged property can be repaired. Some of them are discussed
in the following paragraphs. It is imperative that the property owner work with the
transportation officer to determine the proper course of action and acquire the necessary
funds for repair. The Claims Section does not furnish the funds for repair. In all
instances, the matter should be coordinated with the carrier before repairs are made.
b.
Carrier's Repair of Damaged Property.
(1) Damaged property, except classified and protected cargo (sensitive and controlled), as
defined in DoD 4500.32R, Military Standard Transportation and Movement
Procedures (MILSTAMP), may be repaired by the carrier. When the carrier performs
the repairs, the carrier must agree in writing to:
(a) Restoring the damaged property to the condition it was in when the government
released it for shipment.
(b) Repairing the damaged property to meet military or contract specifications.
(c) Repairing the property promptly.
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