---
kind: "unit"
title: "46"
title_heading: "Shipping"
key: "stII/ptB/ch33"
level: "chapter"
label: "Chapter 33"
heading: "Inspection Generally"
release: "119-102"
date: "2026-07-12"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/46/stII-ptB-ch33"
sections_count: 18
---

# Chapter 33 — Inspection Generally

Title 46 — Shipping › Subtitle II — Vessels and Seamen › Part B — Inspection and Regulation of Vessels

## Sections

- [§3301. Vessels subject to inspection](/usc/46/3301.md)
- [§3302. Exemptions](/usc/46/3302.md)
- [§3303. Reciprocity for foreign vessels](/usc/46/3303.md)
- [§3304. Transporting individuals in addition to crew](/usc/46/3304.md)
- [§3305. Scope and standards of inspection](/usc/46/3305.md)
- [§3306. Regulations](/usc/46/3306.md)
- [§3307. Frequency of inspection](/usc/46/3307.md)
- [§3308. Examinations](/usc/46/3308.md)
- [§3309. Certificate of inspection](/usc/46/3309.md)
- [§3310. Records of certification](/usc/46/3310.md)
- [§3311. Certificate of inspection required](/usc/46/3311.md)
- [§3312. Display of certificate of inspection](/usc/46/3312.md)
- [§3313. Compliance with certificate of inspection](/usc/46/3313.md)
- [§3314. Expiration of certificate of inspection](/usc/46/3314.md)
- [§3315. Disclosure of defects and protection of informants](/usc/46/3315.md)
- [§3316. Classification societies](/usc/46/3316.md)
- [§3317. Fees](/usc/46/3317.md)
- [§3318. Penalties](/usc/46/3318.md)