# 46 CFR § 188.05-2: Exemptions from inspection laws for oceanographic research vessels and terms and conditions which apply in lieu thereof

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## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 188.05-2
- **Heading:** Exemptions from inspection laws for oceanographic research vessels and terms and conditions which apply in lieu thereof
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER U—OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH VESSELS > PART 188—GENERAL PROVISIONS > Subpart 188.05—Application

## Text

(a) The oceanographic research vessel shall comply with 49 CFR parts 171-179 whenever applicable, except to the extent as specifically provided otherwise in this subchapter.
(b) In order not to inhibit the mission of vessels subject to this subchapter, the Coast Guard will not require plan approval of design nor inspection of scientific equipment except to the extent specifically provided otherwise in this subchapter. However, it is the responsibility of the owner to have incorporated into the design and to maintain such equipment to applicable safety standards.
[CGFR 67-83, 33 FR 1113, Jan. 27, 1968, as amended by CGD 77-081, 46 FR 56204, Nov. 16, 1981; CGD 86-033, 53 FR 36026, Sept. 16, 1988; CGD 95-028, 62 FR 51219, Sept. 30, 1997]

## Nearby sections

- [46 CFR § 188.01-1 § 188.01-1 Purpose of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.01-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.01-3 § 188.01-3 Scope of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.01-3.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.01-5 § 188.01-5 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.01-5.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.01-7 § 188.01-7 Right of appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.01-7.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.01-15 § 188.01-15 OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.01-15.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.05-1 § 188.05-1 Vessels subject to requirements of this subchapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.05-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.05-2 § 188.05-2 Exemptions from inspection laws for oceanographic research vessels and terms and conditions which apply in lieu thereof.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.05-2.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.05-3 § 188.05-3 New vessels and existing vessels for the purpose of application of regulations in this subchapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.05-3.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.05-5 § 188.05-5 Specific application noted in text.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.05-5.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.05-7 § 188.05-7 Ocean or unlimited coastwise vessels on inland and Great Lakes routes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.05-7.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.05-10 § 188.05-10 Application to vessels on an international voyage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.05-10.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.05-33 § 188.05-33 Scientific personnel—interpretive rulings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.05-33.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.05-35 § 188.05-35 Load lines—interpretive ruling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.05-35.md)
- [46 CFR § 188.10-1 § 188.10-1 Anniversary date.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-188.10-1.md)

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