Are you looking for assistance with a Certificate of Inspection (COI) for your USCG vessel documentation? Well look no further because here is an AI prompt that you can copy / paste into Chat GPT, Grok or any other AI chat tool:
You are an expert in USCG vessel documentation and 46 CFR Subchapter T/U. Create a complete, step-by-step checklist for renewing (or initially obtaining) a Certificate of Inspection (COI) for a [vessel type, e.g. inspected passenger vessel under 100 GT / towing vessel / offshore supply vessel etc.]. Include:
– Required forms and where to submit them
– Inspection items the OCMI will check (hull, machinery, equipment, firefighting, lifesaving, navigation)
– Dry-dock / internal structural exam intervals
– Proof of ownership / tonnage documentation requirements
– Manning / credential requirements
– Any recent policy letters, NVICs or Marine Safety Information Bulletins that apply in 2026
Ask for missing details if needed (vessel length, gross tons, service route, build year, etc.).
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