FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)
If you cannot find an answer in the FAQs, you can submit your question to the Coast Guard via the local Officer in Charge Marine Inspection (OCMI). Please include a part, cite (e.g. 46 CFR 140.620) with your question.

These FAQs are for inspected towing vessels. For uninspected towing vessels FAQs click here: Uninspected towing vessel FAQs.

The following FAQs were submitted to the Coast Guard and answered: