# 46 C.F.R. § 31.01-20 (2026): Application for inspection of a new tank vessel or conversion of a vessel to a tank vessel—TB/ALL

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P31_S31_01_20

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 C.F.R. § 31.01-20 (2026)
- **Heading:** Application for inspection of a new tank vessel or conversion of a vessel to a tank vessel—TB/ALL
- **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 31: INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION / Subpart 31.01: Subpart 31.01—General / § 31.01-20: § 31.01-20   Application for inspection of a new tank vessel or conversion of a vessel to a tank vessel—TB/ALL.

## Text

Prior to the commencement of the construction of any new tank vessel, or prior to the commencement of the conversion of any vessel to a tank vessel, application for the approval of contract plans and specifications and for a certificate of inspection shall be made in writing to the Coast Guard and no such construction or conversion shall be proceeded with until such approval is granted. (See § 31.10-1.)

## Nearby sections

- [46 C.F.R. § 31.01-1 (2026) § 31.01-1   Inspections required—TB/ALL, preemptive effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P31_S31_01_1.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 31.01-2 (2026) § 31.01-2   Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P31_S31_01_2.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 31.01-3 (2026) § 31.01-3   Alternate compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P31_S31_01_3.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 31.01-5 (2026) § 31.01-5   Scope of initial inspection—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P31_S31_01_5.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 31.01-10 (2026) § 31.01-10   Authority of marine inspectors—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P31_S31_01_10.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 31.01-15 (2026) § 31.01-15   Application for a Certificate of inspection—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P31_S31_01_15.md)
- [46 C.F.R. § 31.01-20 (2026) § 31.01-20   Application for inspection of a new tank vessel or conversion of a vessel to a tank vessel—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T46_P31_S31_01_20.md)

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