---
kind: "unit"
title: "46"
title_heading: "Shipping"
key: "chI/subchA/part8"
level: "part"
label: "Part 8"
heading: "Vessel Inspection Alternatives"
release: "ecfr-current"
date: "2026-08-27"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/46/chI-subchA-part8"
sections_count: 36
---

# Part 8 — Vessel Inspection Alternatives

Title 46 C.F.R. — Shipping › Chapter I — Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security › Subchapter A — Procedures Applicable to the Public

## Contents

- [Subpart A — General](/cfr/46/chI-subchA-part8-subpartA.md)
- [Subpart B — Recognition of a Classification Society](/cfr/46/chI-subchA-part8-subpartB.md)
- [Subpart C — International Convention Certificate Issuance](/cfr/46/chI-subchA-part8-subpartC.md)
- [Subpart D — Alternate Compliance Program](/cfr/46/chI-subchA-part8-subpartD.md)
- [Subpart E — Streamlined Inspection Program](/cfr/46/chI-subchA-part8-subpartE.md)