(a) Nothing in this subpart shall be construed as limiting the inspector from making such tests or inspections as he or she deems necessary to be assured of the safety and seaworthiness of the vessel.
(b) [Reserved]
[CGFR 65-50, 30 FR 16974, Dec. 30, 1965, as amended by USCG-2021-0348, 87 FR 3224, Jan. 21, 2022]