---
kind: "section"
citation: "46 C.F.R. § 8.505"
title: "46"
number: "8.505"
heading: "Scope and applicability."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/8.505"
---

# §8.505. Scope and applicability.

- (a) This subpart applies to U.S. documented or registered vessels that have a valid COI.
- (b) A vessel enrolled in the SIP will be inspected in accordance with its approved Vessel Action Plan (VAP).
- (c) **The SIP includes all inspections required to renew and maintain a valid COI.** The SIP does not include dry-dock examinations, unscheduled inspections related to vessel casualties, equipment repair or replacement, or vessel modifications. Those inspections will be conducted in accordance with the subparts applicable to the vessel.

## Notes

### Source

Source: CGD 96-055, 63 FR 44353, Aug. 18, 1998, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1903, 1904, 3803 and 3821; 46 U.S.C. 3103, 3306, 3316, 3703, and 70034; Department of Homeland Security Delegation No. 0170.1 and Aug. 8, 2011 Delegation of Authority, Anti-Fouling Systems.

### Source

Source: CGD 95-010, 62 FR 67532, Dec. 24, 1997, unless otherwise noted.