SAFETY STANDARDS.

SEC. 505. SAFETY STANDARDS. Section 4502(f) of title 46, United States Code, is amended by striking paragraphs (2) and (3) and inserting the following: “(2) shall examine at dockside a vessel described in subsection (b) at least once every 5 years, but may require an exam at dockside every 2 years for certain vessels described in subsection (b) if requested by the owner or operator; and “(3) shall issue a certificate of compliance to a vessel meeting the requirements of this chapter and satisfying the requirements in paragraph (2).” .