1. Uninspected Towing Vessel (UTV) Exam Form & Instructions
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2. Lesson Objectives
Determine applicable reference materials related to an Uninspected Towing Vessel (UTV) examination
Verify UTV characteristics as required by the UTV examination form
State applicable procedural steps to conduct a UTV exam
Name key elements when documenting a UTV exam
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12/31/2018

3. Instructions

4. Old Exam Form:
Removed (new form)
CEMS
SMS
Boundary Line/
Nav Rules
Combined lead examiner section into issuing examiner section
Redefined:
Exam types
Examination results

5. Vessel Name:
Enter vessel name as listed on the Certificate of Documentation (COD), state registration, or MISLE.
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6. VIN:
Enter Vessel Identification Number as listed in Certificate of Documentation (COD), state registration, or MISLE.
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7. Enter MISLE activity number after opening an Activity.
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8. Enter hailing port as listed on Certificate of Documentation (COD).
For state registered vessels, enter primary port of operation.
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9. Enter vessel call sign as listed on vessel’s FCC License.
Validate in MISLE: “Vessel Description Summary” > “Communication”.
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10. Year Built:
Enter build year from Certificate of Documentation (COD) or state registration.
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11. Check propulsion type based on observation. If “other,” specify type.
Validate in MISLE: “Vessel Description Summary” > “Propulsion”.
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12. Validate in MISLE: “Vessel Description Summary” > “Hull”.
Check hull material type based on Certificate of Documentation (COD), state registration, and/or direct observation. If “other,” specify type.
Validate in MISLE: “Vessel Description Summary” > “Hull”.
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13. Enter # of engines by observation.
Validate in MISLE: “Vessel Description Summary” > “Propulsion”.
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14. Enter # of shafts by observation.
Validate in MISLE: “Vessel Description Summary” > “Propulsion”.
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15. For documented vessels, enter registered gross and net tonnage.
Reg GT: NT:
For documented vessels, enter registered gross and net tonnage.
For state registered:
If known, enter exact tonnage.
If not known, enter “< 5 net tons.”
Validate in MISLE: “Vessel Description Summary” > “Tonnage and Dimension”.
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16. ITC GT: NT:
If applicable, enter International Tonnage Certificate (ITC) gross and net tons.
Validate in MISLE: “Vessel Description Summary” > “Tonnage and Dimension”.
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17. Enter vessel’s total brake horsepower.
Total HP:
Enter vessel’s total brake horsepower.
Validate in MISLE: “Vessel Description Summary” > “Propulsion”.
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18. Enter length overall as listed on Certificate of Documentation.
For state registered:
Use Vessel Information System (VIS) to access registration information.
Validate in MISLE: “Vessel Description Summary” > “Tonnage and Dimension”.
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19. Validate in MISLE: “Vessel Description Summary” > “Hull”.
# Fuel Tanks:
Enter # of fuel tanks by direct observation and information provided by operator.
Validate in MISLE: “Vessel Description Summary” > “Hull”.
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20. Enter fuel capacity based on information provided by vessel operator.
Fuel Cap (gal):
Enter fuel capacity based on information provided by vessel operator.
Validate in MISLE: “Vessel Description Summary” > “Hull”.
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21. Validate in MISLE: “Vessel Description Summary” > “Hull Details”.
Lube Oil Cap (gal):
Enter lube oil capacity based on information provided by vessel operator.
Validate in MISLE: “Vessel Description Summary” > “Hull Details”.
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22. Hydraulic Oil Cap (gal):
Enter hydraulic oil capacity based on information provided by vessel operator.
Validate in MISLE: “Vessel Description Summary” > “Hull”.
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23. Route:
Check route based on COD and determine endorsement. Establish primary route from operator. If no COD, determine primary route from vessel operator.
Validate in MISLE: in “Vessel Description Summary” > “Vessel Routes and Conditions”.
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24. Determine primary service of vessel via operator.
Check appropriate box.
If “other,” specify type.
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25. If classed, enter classification society/type on form.
Class Certification:
Check appropriate box.
If classed, enter classification society/type on form.
Validate in MISLE: “Vessel Description Summary” > “Certificate”.
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26. Enter name of vessel owner and address.
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27. Enter managing operator’s name, address, and phone number.
Operator Phone:
Enter managing operator’s name, address, and phone number.
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28. Master/Mate/Pilot:
Enter name and applicable information about the vessel’s primary person in charge during exam.
Enter phone number where the vessel’s primary person in charge present during exam may be reached.
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29. Enter Lat/Long of exam location based on GPS coordinates.
Location of Exam:
Enter Lat/Long of exam location based on GPS coordinates.
If applicable, enter River and Mile Marker.
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30. Exam Type: Check appropriate box
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31. Check appropriate box based on the outcome of the examination.
Examination Results:
Check appropriate box based on the outcome of the examination.
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32. Lead Examiner’s Name: Signature: Examiner’s Unit: Date:
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33. Vessel Representative’s Name Signature
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34. Legend
Vessel Name & VIN
Requirements

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36. Capturing the Deficiency
This will include:
What is wrong (the deficiency)- use common language
The regulatory standard (CFR regulation)- no cite, no deficiency (should map over)
How should it be corrected- in terms op can understand
Any conditional stipulations- needs to be in description
Write it as if you will not be there next time

37. Deficiency
You find the fuel shut-off for the port main engine not operable.
State what is wrong: the port main engine fuel shut-off is not operable, the remote pull cable is broken.
Site: The fuel shot-off is not operable as required by CFR
To clear: Prove proper operation of the port main engine fuel shut-off to the attending CG examiner.
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38. Recommendations
Recommend the vessel’s MMSI be programmed into the vessel’s DSC-equipped radiotelephone as it could aid in identifying the vessel when the DISTRESS button is pressed on the radiotelephone.
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12/31/2018

39. Lesson Objectives
Determine applicable reference materials related to an Uninspected Towing Vessel (UTV) examination
Verify UTV characteristics as required by the UTV examination form
State applicable procedural steps to conduct a UTV exam
Name key elements when documenting a UTV exam
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12/31/2018

40. Questions
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