# 46 CFR § 31.05-5: Posting the certificate of inspection—TB/ALL

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-46-31.05-5

## Section

- **Citation:** 46 CFR § 31.05-5
- **Heading:** Posting the certificate of inspection—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 31.05—Certificates of Inspection

## Text

The certificate of inspection shall be framed under glass and posted in a conspicuous part of the vessel, except that where it is not practicable to so expose the certificate of inspection it shall be carried in the vessel in such manner as authorized by the Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection.

## 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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