Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-48.4

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 13, December 25, 2024

Rule 571-48.4 - Inspectors

Inspections of PMVs shall be conducted by a person or persons meeting the criteria set forth in this rule.

(1)Qualifications. An inspector shall:

a. Have prior experience as a U.S. Coast Guard marine inspector or as a classification society (recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard) surveyor; or

b. Be a classification surveyor acting on behalf of a classification society; or

c. Be a professional engineer licensed by one of the 50 states; or

d. Be a professional naval architect or marine engineer.

(2)Minimum documented work experience. An inspector shall:

a. Have obtained three years' experience in the examination of steel or aluminum vessels of similar design; and

b. Be familiar with the regulations and standards under which the PMV was built; and

c. Be familiar with permanent mooring arrangements and ship structures supporting the same; and

d. Have experience in marine emergency response operations and planning that is sufficient for the individual to competently review emergency action plans required by these rules; and

e. Have experience in the investigation of reportable occurrences as described in the "State of Iowa Permanently Moored Vessel Inspection Requirements," 2005.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 571-48.4