---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 167.15-27"
title: "46"
number: "167.15-27"
heading: "Definitions relating to hull examinations."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/167.15-27"
---

# §167.15-27. Definitions relating to hull examinations.


As used in this part—

- (a) Drydock examination means hauling out a vessel or placing a vessel in a drydock or slipway for an examination of all accessible parts of the vessel's underwater body and all through-hull fittings, sea chests, sea valves, sea strainers, and valves for the emergency bilge suction.
- (b) Internal structural examination means an examination of the vessel while afloat or in drydock and consists of a complete examination of the vessel's main strength members, including the major internal framing, the hull plating, voids, and ballast tanks, but not including cargo or fuel oil tanks.

## Notes

### Amendments

[CGD 84-024, 52 FR 39655, Oct. 23, 1987, as amended at 53 FR 32232, Aug. 24, 1988]

### Authority

Authority: 46 U.S.C. 3306, 3307, 6101, 8105; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; DHS Delegation 00170.1, Revision No. 01.4.

### Source

Source: CGFR 51-11, 16 FR 3218, Apr. 12, 1951, unless otherwise noted.

### Amendments

[CGD 84-024, 52 FR 39655, Oct. 23, 1987, as amended at 53 FR 32232, Aug. 24, 1988]