571—48.4(462A) Inspectors.

1. 48.4(1)  Qualifications. An inspector shall:

   1. a. Have prior experience as a U.S. Coast Guard marine inspector or as a classification society (recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard) surveyor; or
   2. b. Be a classification surveyor acting on behalf of a classification society; or
   3. c. Be a professional engineer licensed by one of the 50 states; or
   4. d. Be a professional naval architect or marine engineer.

2. 48.4(2)  Minimum documented work experience. An inspector shall:

   1. a. Have obtained three years’ experience in the examination of steel or aluminum vessels of similar design; and
   2. b. Be familiar with the regulations and standards under which the PMV was built; and
   3. c. Be familiar with permanent mooring arrangements and ship structures supporting the same; and
   4. d. Have experience in marine emergency response operations and planning that is sufficient for the individual to competently review emergency action plans required by these rules; and
   5. e. Have experience in the investigation of reportable occurrences as described in the “State of Iowa Permanently Moored Vessel Inspection Requirements,” 2005.

Inspections of PMVs shall be conducted by a person or persons meeting the criteria set forth in this rule.

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