46 U.S.C. § 3308

Examinations

In addition to inspections required by section 3307 of this title , the Secretary shall examine or have examined—

(1)

each vessel subject to inspection at proper times to ensure compliance with law and regulations; and

(2)

crewmember accommodations on each vessel subject to inspection at least once a month or when the vessel enters United States ports to ensure that the accommodations are—

(A)

of the size required by law and regulations;

(B)

properly ventilated and in a clean and sanitary condition; and

(C)

equipped with proper plumbing and mechanical appliances required by law and regulations, and the appliances are in good working condition.

( Pub. L. 98–89 , Aug. 26, 1983 , 97 Stat. 514 ; Pub. L. 104–324, title VI, § 603(c) , Oct. 19, 1996 , 110 Stat. 3930 .)