46 C.F.R. § 136.215

Period of validity.

Last amended: 2016Year: 2026Length: 77 wordsSubsections: 3Official source

Cite as 46 C.F.R. § 136.215 (2026)

(a) A COI for a towing vessel is valid for 5 years from the date of issue. (b) For a towing vessel utilizing the TSMS option, the COI is invalid upon the expiration or revocation of the owner or managing operator TSMS certificate or the ISM Code Certificate. (c) A COI may be suspended and withdrawn or revoked by the cognizant Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection at any time for noncompliance with the requirements of this subchapter.
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