# 46 CFR § 31.01-20: 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/ecfr-46-31.01-20

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 31.01-20
- **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:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 46—Shipping > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER D—TANK VESSELS > PART 31—INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION > Subpart 31.01—General

## 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 CFR § 31.01-1 § 31.01-1 Inspections required—TB/ALL, preemptive effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-31.01-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 31.01-2 § 31.01-2 Incorporation by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-31.01-2.md)
- [46 CFR § 31.01-3 § 31.01-3 Alternate compliance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-31.01-3.md)
- [46 CFR § 31.01-5 § 31.01-5 Scope of initial inspection—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-31.01-5.md)
- [46 CFR § 31.01-10 § 31.01-10 Authority of marine inspectors—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-31.01-10.md)
- [46 CFR § 31.01-15 § 31.01-15 Application for a Certificate of inspection—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-31.01-15.md)
- [46 CFR § 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.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-31.01-20.md)
- [46 CFR § 31.05-1 § 31.05-1 Issuance of certificate of inspection—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-31.05-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 31.05-5 § 31.05-5 Posting the certificate of inspection—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-31.05-5.md)
- [46 CFR § 31.05-10 § 31.05-10 Period of validity for a Certificate of Inspection—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-31.05-10.md)
- [46 CFR § 31.05-15 § 31.05-15 Certificate of inspection; terms; endorsements—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-31.05-15.md)
- [46 CFR § 31.10-1 § 31.10-1 Recognized classification society—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-31.10-1.md)
- [46 CFR § 31.10-5 § 31.10-5 Inspection of new tank vessels—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-31.10-5.md)
- [46 CFR § 31.10-10 § 31.10-10 Vessels converted to tank vessels—TB/ALL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-31.10-10.md)

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