46 U.S.C. § 3312 — Display of certificate of inspection
U.S.C. Title 46 - SHIPPING 46 U.S.C. United States Code, 2023 Edition Title 46 - SHIPPING Subtitle II - Vessels and Seamen Part B - Inspection and Regulation of Vessels CHAPTER 33 - INSPECTION GENERALLY Sec. 3312 - Display of certificate of inspection From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov
§3312. Display of certificate of inspection
The certificate of inspection issued to a vessel under section 3309 of this title shall be displayed, suitably framed, in a conspicuous place on the vessel. When it is not practicable to so display the certificate, it shall be carried in the manner prescribed by regulation.
(Pub. L. 98–89, Aug. 26, 1983, 97 Stat. 515.)
Historical and Revision Notes Revised sectionSource section (U.S. Code)
3312 46:400
Section 3312 requires the conspicuous display of the certificate of inspection to provide notice that the vessel is in compliance with applicable maritime safety laws and regulations. The section also applies to the posting of the temporary certificate of inspection.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date Section effective Apr. 15, 1984, see section 2(g)(1) of Pub. L. 98–89, set out as a note under section 3101 of this title.