Current through November 30, 2024
Section 164.61 - Marine casualty reporting and record retentionWhen a vessel is involved in a marine casualty as defined in 46 CFR 4.03-1 , the master or person in charge of the vessel shall:
(a) Ensure compliance with 46 CFR Subpart 4.05, "Notice of Marine Casualty and Voyage Records;" and(b) Ensure that the voyage records required by 46 CFR 4.05-15 are retained for:(1) 30 days after the casualty if the vessel remains in the navigable waters of the United States; or(2) 30 days after the return of the vessel to a United States port if the vessel departs the navigable waters of the United States within 30 days after the marine casualty.CGD 74-77, 42 FR 5956, Jan. 31, 1977