Common Deficiencies in Sector Northern New England 2015

Common Deficiencies in Sector Northern New England 2015 Passenger Vessel Industry Day LTJG Aaron Garnier

Number of Deficiencies

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 3

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 4

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 5

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” 6

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 7

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 8

First Aid Kits 46 CFR 184. 710 46 CFR 160. 041 • USCG Approved • Equivalent Kit • Non expired items 9

Drills and Training 46 CFR 185. 520 Abandon Ship & MOB 46 CFR 185. 524 Fire Fighting • Logged/Documented • Date & Time • General Description 10

DAPI Records 46 CFR 16. 260 • List of Covered Employees • Company’s Policy • Record of Tests 11

Notes & Questions? ? Sector Northern New England Inspections (207) 347 -5002 Email: aaron. m. garnier@uscg. mil 12