---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 170.005"
title: "46"
number: "170.005"
heading: "Vessel alteration or repair."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/170.005"
---

# §170.005. Vessel alteration or repair.

- (a) Alterations and repairs to inspected vessels must be done—
  - (1) Under the direction of the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection; and
  - (2) Except as provided in [paragraph (b)](#b) of this section, in accordance with the regulations in this subchapter, to the extent practicable.
- (b) Minor alterations and repairs may be done in accordance with regulations in effect at the time the vessel was contracted for.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 43 U.S.C. 1333; 46 U.S.C. 2103, 3306, 3703; E.O. 12234, 45 FR 58801, 3 CFR, 1980 Comp., p. 277; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1.

### Source

Source: CGD 79-023, 48 FR 51010, Nov. 4, 1983, unless otherwise noted.