Common Deficiencies in Sector Northern New England 2015 Passenger Vessel Industry Day LTJG Aaron Garnier
Number of Deficiencies 2
Deficiencies we will discuss today FCC Certificates and Licenses Life Saving Appliances PFD’s Flares Bilge Water Management First Aid kits Navigation Publications Drills Drug and Alcohol Program
FCC Certificates and Licenses 46 CFR 184.502 States that you must comply with FCC requirements 47 CFR 80.13 FCC Station License Required if you have Marine Radios, EPIRBS, and/or AIS equipment on board Valid for ten years 47 CFR 80.901 FCC Safety Certificate More than six passengers for hire that carry a radio Once every five years
Life Saving Appliances Personal Floatation Devices 46 CFR 185.604 Clearly legible block capital letters with the vessels name Type one retro-reflective tape approved in 164.018 46 CFR 180.78 Readily accessible The straps should be loose
Life Saving Appliances Flares 46 CFR 180.68 Verify that flares are not expired or deteriorated Stowed in brightly colored, portable, and watertight container Container marked “Distress Signals”
Bilge Water Management 46 CFR 182.500 Satisfactory arrangement to drain any watertight compartment. Verify Bilge system functions fully prior to inspection 46 CFR 182.530 Over 26 ft must have a visual and audible alarm at the operating station 46 CFR 182.520 Hand pump required up to 65 ft less than 49 PAX Verify operation
Navigation Publications 46 CFR 184.420 CG-543 Policy Letter 10-05 Current Charts US Coast Pilot* Coast Guard Light List* Tide Tables* Tidal Current Tables* Rules of the Road* *Can use electronic publications if readily accessible
First Aid Kits 46 CFR 184.710 USCG Approved 46 CFR 160.041 Equivalent Kit Non expired items
Drills and Training 46 CFR 185.520 Abandon Ship & MOB 46 CFR 185.524 Fire Fighting Logged/Documented Date & Time General Description
DAPI Records 46 CFR 16.260 List of Covered Employees Company’s Policy Record of Tests
Notes & Questions?? Sector Northern New England Inspections (207) 347-5002 Email: aaron.m.garnier@uscg.mil