Section 281.3103. Drydock inspection.

(1) All vessels carrying passengers for hire shall pass an initial drydock inspection conducted by a marine inspector. Thereafter, a vessel shall pass a drydock inspection when the department   has  reasonable cause to believe it necessary or at intervals not to exceed 60 months.

(2)   Before an inspection, the owner of  a  vessel   shall  remove  or effectively store all associated equipment, including   fishing  gear, coolers, and personal belongings onboard the vessel, which will impede the inspection process.

(3)   The owner of a vessel shall  open   or  remove  all  hatches  and inspection ports before or during an inspection and shall have the vessel in a reasonably clean and orderly condition.

(4)   To determine that a vessel is seaworthy and in good and serviceable condition, the owner of a vessel shall permit  the   marine  inspector  to inspect the entire interior and exterior of the vessel, including  all  of the following:

(a)   The hull and appendages.

(b)   Propellers.

(c)   Shafting.

(d)  Stern bearings.

(e)   Rudders.

(f)  Through-hull fittings.

(g)   Sea valves.

(h)   Strainers.

(i)   Outdrive units.

(j)   Outboard lower units.

(5)     When the marine inspector has reasonable cause to believe that the seaworthiness or the sound structure of the vessel may be impaired, the owner of the vessel may be required to remove sections or portions of the lining, decking, ceiling, or other obstructions that may obscure any part of the vessel so that the seaworthiness or sound   structure   may   be determined.

(6)   When through-hull fittings are present  below  the  waterline   they shall be fitted with a readily accessible shutoff valve. The shutoff  valve shall be located as close to the through-hull fitting as possible and be in good and serviceable condition. This subrule shall not  be  construed  to conflict with Act No. 167 of the Public Acts of 1970, as  amended,  being S323.331  et seq. of  the  Michigan  Compiled  Laws,  and   known as   the watercraft pollution control act of 1970.

History: 1982 AACS.