# 46 C.F.R. § 137.212 (2026): Coast Guard oversight of vessel survey program for vessels under the TSMS option

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P137_S137_212

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 137.212 (2026)
- **Heading:** Coast Guard oversight of vessel survey program for vessels under the TSMS option
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 46 CFR: Shipping / Chapter I: COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY / Part 137: VESSEL COMPLIANCE / Subpart B: Inspections and Surveys for Certification / § 137.212: § 137.212   Coast Guard oversight of vessel survey program for vessels under the TSMS option.

## Text

If the cognizant OCMI has reasonable cause to believe that a vessel's survey program is deficient, that OCMI may:
(a) Require an audit or survey of the vessel in the presence of a representative of the cognizant OCMI;
(b) Increase the frequency of the audits;
(c) For vessels under the internal survey program, require that the vessel comply with the external survey program requirements of § 137.205;
(d) Require any other specific action within his or her authority that he or she considers appropriate; or
(e) For repeatedly deficient surveys, remove the vessel and or owner or managing operator from using the TSMS option.

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 137.200 (2026) § 137.200   Documenting compliance for the Coast Guard inspection option.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P137_S137_200.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 137.202 (2026) § 137.202   Documenting compliance for the TSMS option.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P137_S137_202.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 137.205 (2026) § 137.205   External survey program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P137_S137_205.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 137.210 (2026) § 137.210   Internal survey program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P137_S137_210.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 137.212 (2026) § 137.212   Coast Guard oversight of vessel survey program for vessels under the TSMS option.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P137_S137_212.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 137.215 (2026) § 137.215   General conduct of survey.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P137_S137_215.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 137.220 (2026) § 137.220   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P137_S137_220.md)

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