(a) This subpart applies to each fish tender vessel engaged in the Aleutian trade that has not undergone a major conversion and:
- (1) Was operated in Aleutian trade before September 8, 1990; or
- (2) Was purchased to be used in the Aleutian trade before September 8, 1990, and entered into service in the Aleutian trade before June 1, 1992.
- (b) Except as noted otherwise in this subpart, a vessel subject to this subpart must also comply with the requirements of subparts A, B, and C of this part.
- (c) Each fish tender vessel engaged in the Aleutian trade that undergoes a major conversion after September 15, 1991 must comply with the additional requirements of subpart D.
(d) A fish tender vessel engaged in the Aleutian trade is subject to inspection under the provisions of 46 U.S.C. 3301 (1), (6), or (7) unless it:
- (1) Is not more than 500 gross tons;
- (2) Has an incline test performed by a marine surveyor; and
- (3) Has written stability instructions posted on board the vessel.