---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 107.261"
title: "46"
number: "107.261"
heading: "Drydock or special examination."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/107.261"
---

# §107.261. Drydock or special examination.

- (a) Except as provided in paragraphs [(b)](#b), [(c)](#c), and [(d)](#d), each unit must be drydocked in the presence of a Coast Guard inspector at least once during each 24 month period after it is issued a Certificate of Inspection.
- (b) If a unit is column-stabilized, it may be specially examined in lieu of drydocking in accordance with [§ 107.265](/cfr/46/107.265.md) in the presence of a Coast Guard inspector.
- (c) If a unit is self-elevating, it may be specially examined in lieu of drydocking in accordance with [§ 107.267](/cfr/46/107.267.md) in the presence of a Coast Guard inspector.
- (d) If a unit is a surface type, it may be specially examined in lieu of drydocking in accordance with [§ 107.265](/cfr/46/107.265.md) in the presence of a Coast Guard inspector if the examination is specifically approved by the Commandant.
- (e) The master, person in charge, owner, or agent of a certificated unit must notify the appropriate Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection before the unit is drydocked, or specially examined.
- (f) The master, person in charge, owner, or agent of a certificated unit operating in international service must notify the appropriate Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection at least 60 days before the unit is drydocked or specially examined under [§ 107.265](/cfr/46/107.265.md) or [§ 107.267](/cfr/46/107.267.md).

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307, 3316; DHS Delegation No. 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4; § 107.05 also issued under the authority of 44 U.S.C. 3507.

### Source

Source: CGD 73-251, 43 FR 56802, Dec. 4, 1978, unless otherwise noted.