Enclosure (1) to LANT/PACAREAINST 16710.

United States Coast Guard

Requirements For Uninspected Passenger

Vessels

Revised: August 2017, CGD11

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If you:

 Have questions about the information in this guidebook,

 Want additional copies of the handout, or
 Want a courtesy Safety Examination of your boat:

 Please contact the Prevention Department at your local Coast Guard Sector office:

Find your local USCG Sector Field office online at USCG Homeport – Port Directory

 Or contact the Coast Guard District Prevention division at:

 District One Boston MA (617) 223-8442

 District Five Portsmouth, VA (757) 398-6558

 District Seven Miami, FL (305) 415-6868

 District Eight New Orleans, LA (504) 671-2165

 District Nine Cleveland, OH (216) 902-6052

 District Eleven Alameda, CA (510) 437-5960

 District Thirteen Seattle, WA (206) 220-7217

 District Fourteen Honolulu, HI (808) 535-3422

 District Seventeen Juneau, AK (907) 463-2808

To suggest additions or corrections to this handout, contact LANTAREA Prevention Division at

757-398-7787.

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U. S. COAST GUARD REQUIREMENTS FOR

UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUBJECT PAGE

Introduction........................................................................................................... 7

Definitions ............................................................................................................. 9

Personnel Licensing .............................................................................................. 11

Watchstanding....................................................................................................... 12

Vessel Documentation ........................................................................................... 13

Drug Testing ......................................................................................................... 15

Marine Casualty Reporting................................................................................... 20

Communication ..................................................................................................... 22

Automatic Identification System (AIS) .................................................................. 22

Charts and Nautical Publications & Electronic Equivalencies ........................... 23

Navigation Lights and Sound Signals ................................................................... 26

Garbage & Waste ................................................................................................. 29

Lifesaving Equipment............................................................................................ 32

Fire Fighting Equipment....................................................................................... 38

Fire Prevention and Suppression ......................................................................... 40

Safety Orientation and Instructions ...................................................................... 46

Marine Sanitation Devices .................................................................................... 49

Oil Pollution Prevention ....................................................................................... 51

Special Permits or Excursion Permits .................................................................. 52

Marine Events of National Significance ............................................................... 53

Additional Recommended Safety Items ................................................................. 54

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INTRODUCTION
Overview
This document applies to U.S. uninspected passenger vessels (UPVs) that do not carry
freight for hire. It has been developed to assist UPV owners and operators as well as
Coast Guard Marine Inspectors, Examiners and Boarding officers during dockside or at-
sea examinations of UPVs. It is not meant to replace the federal regulations. For
precise language, exemptions and interpretations of please consult the specific laws or
regulations containing that requirement.

Each section corresponds to the checklist, enclosure (2) of LANT/PACINST 16710.2.

The checklist is designed to be used with this booklet.

Abbreviations Listed are abbreviations found in this document:

CFR: Code of Federal Regulations
CG: U. S. Coast Guard
COD: Certificate of Documentation
COTP: USCG, Captain of the Port
GT: Gross Tons
MMC: Merchant Mariner Credential
MMD: Merchant Mariner Document
MSD: Marine Sanitation Device
NM: Nautical Mile
NT: Net Tons
OCMI: USCG, Officer-in-Charge Marine Inspection
PFD: Personal Flotation Device
SPC: Sector Prevention Command
STCW: Standard Training and Certification Watchstanding
TWIC: Transportation Worker Identification Credential
UPV: Uninspected Passenger Vessel
USC: United States Code
VTS / VMRS: Vessel Traffic System / Vessel Movement Regulatory System

Copy of Regulations
For more detailed information, contact the Prevention Department at your local Sector
office. The following summary of requirements is free; however, you may purchase a
full text copy of the Federal regulations through the Government Printing Office at
HTTP://bookstore.gpo.gov/ , or by contacting GPO at (866) 512-1800. United States
Code (USC) and the Code of Federal Regulations (CFRs) are also available online at
www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/.

Penalties
In accordance with 46 USC 4106, if an UPV is operated in violation of applicable laws
and regulations, the owner, charterer, managing operator, agent, master, and individual in

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charge are each liable for criminal or civil penalties. The UPV is liable in rem for the
penalty.

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DEFINITIONS

Coastal Waters - The territorial Seas of the U.S. (3nm), U.S. waters of the Great Lakes, and those waters directly
connected (i.e. bays, sounds, harbors, rivers, inlets, etc.) where any entrance exceeds 2nm.
Coastwise Voyage - Navigating the waters of any ocean or the Gulf of Mexico, 20nm or less offshore.
Consideration - An economic benefit, inducement, right, or profit including monetary payment going to
an individual, person, or entity, but not including a voluntary sharing of the actual expenses of the voyage, by
monetary compensation of fuel, food, beverage, or other supplies. 46 USC 2101 (5a)
Crewmember - An individual who is on board a vessel acting under the authority of a license, certificate of registry,
or merchant mariner’s document issued under this subchapter, whether or not the individual is a member of the
vessel’s crew; or engaged or employed on board a vessel owned in the United States that is required by law or
regulation to engage, employ, or be operated by an individual holding a license, certificate of registry, or merchant
mariner’s document issued under this subchapter. 46 CFR 16.105 (a) (b).
Demarcation Line - The regulations in this part established the lines of demarcation delineating those waters upon
which mariners shall comply with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72
COLREGS) and those waters upon which mariners shall comply with the Inland navigation Rules. The waters inside
the lines are Inland Rules waters. The waters outside the lines are COLREGS waters. 33 CFR 80.01 (a) (b)
Great Lakes Voyage - Voyage from a U.S. port or place on the Great Lakes to another U.S. or Canadian port or
place on the Great Lakes, or conversely.
Inland Waters - the waters shoreward of the territorial sea baseline. 33 CFR 2.26
In rem - Unlike in personam (which is against a person and its property) in rem is a technical term meaning "against
a thing or property". Any lawsuit or judgment made against the property or thing is an action "in rem". In this case,
the location of the property is important as the court can hold the trial only in the jurisdiction under which the land
falls. Unlike in personam, the judgment can be against the land and not its owner.
Merchant Mariner Credential - A MMC is the credential issued by the Coast Guard under 46 CFR part 10. It
combines the individual merchant mariner's document, license, and certificate of registry enumerated in 46 U.S.C.
subtitle II part E as well as the STCW endorsement into a single credential that serves as the mariner's qualification
document, certificate of identification, and certificate of service.
Ocean Voyage - Includes waters of any ocean, or the Gulf of Mexico more than 20nm offshore.
Oceangoing - Vessels operating seaward of the outermost boundary of the Territorial Sea (3nm) of the U.S. (i.e.
beyond 3nm).
Passenger - Passenger means an individual carried on a vessel, EXCEPT—
(1) The owner or an individual representative of the owner, or in the case of a vessel under charter, an individual
charterer or individual representative of the charterer; (2) The master; or (3) A member of the crew engaged in the
business of the vessel, who has not contributed consideration for carriage, and who is paid for onboard services.
46 USC 2101 (21) and 46 CFR 24.10-1.
Note: All persons on board are crewmembers, passengers, or National Marine Fisheries Service official observers.
THERE ARE NO GUESTS OR “OTHER” OBSERVERS.
Passenger for Hire - Passenger for whom a consideration is contributed as a condition of carriage whether directly
or indirectly flowing to the owner, charterer, operator, agent, or any other person interested in the vessel is a
passenger for hire. 46 USC 2101 (21a)

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TWIC - Congress directed the federal government, through the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA), to
issue a biometric security credential to individuals who require unescorted access to secure areas of facilities and
vessels and all mariners holding Coast Guard- issued credentials or qualification documents. A Transportation
Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) is needed only for an initial license issuance or if your vessel has a Vessel
Security Plan or if unescorted access to secure areas of regulated facilities is required. CG Policy letter 11-15.
UPV - A vessel not subject to inspection by the Coast Guard under 46 USC 3301, less than
100 GTs:
 Carrying no more than six passengers, including at least one passenger for hire, or

 Chartered with the crew provided by the owner or owner’s representative, and carrying six or fewer
passengers. 46 USC 2101(42)(B)
UPVs may also include vessels over 100 GTs but less than 300 GTs that carry not more than 12 passengers,
with at least one being a passenger for hire. Refer to the USCG guide, Addendum Uninspected Passenger
Vessels over 100 GTs but less than 300 GTs that carry 12 or fewer passengers for hire .

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PERSONNEL LICENSING

Applies To:

All UPVs, 100 GTs or less, carrying at least one passenger for hire.

Personnel Licensing:
Every UPV must be under the direction and control of an individual licensed by the Coast
Guard. 46 CFR 15.605

The following rules apply:

 An individual holding a Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) or license as master or
pilot of inspected, self-propelled vessels is authorized to serve as operator of an UPV
within any restrictions other than gross tonnage limitations on the individual’s
license;
 A licensed mate of inspected, self-propelled vessels on the Great Lakes, inland, or
rivers of not more than 200 GTs are authorized to serve as an operator of an UPV
and must operate in their respective waters only; if a licensed mate of over 200 GTs,
see below;
 A licensed mate of oceans and coastwise inspected, self-propelled vessels is
authorized to serve as an operator of an UPV, within any restrictions other than gross
tonnage limitations on the individual’s license. 46 CFR 15.905

An individual may not serve in a position in which the individual is required to hold a
license unless the individual holds a valid license authorizing service in the capacity in
which the individual is employed and the individual serves within any restrictions placed
on the license. 46 CFR 15.401

The original Coast Guard MMC or license suitable for the vessel's route and service
license must be kept on board and be available for immediate presentation it to Coast
Guard officials whenever passengers are being carried for hire.
46 CFR 26.20-1

Mariners who are being issued an initial MMC, or who never held a TWIC, will need to
enroll for a TWIC at a TWIC enrollment center. They will also have to pay all applicable
fees associated with getting a TWIC. This is required because the TWIC enrollment
center is the only place where the Coast Guard can obtain biometric information
(fingerprints) from the applicant.

For mariners renewing their MMC, who do not require a TWIC, they may skip the TWIC
enrollment process and apply for an MMC at a Regional Exam Center (REC). If a
mariner chooses to do this, only criminal background data from previous applications
will be available. 46 CFR 10.113& 12.01-11 Policy Letter 11-15.

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PERSONNEL LICENSING (CONTINUED)

There is no requirement for mates or other UPV personnel who are not in control of the
vessel to hold a Coast Guard license or document.

WATCHSTANDING

Applies to:

All UPV's of 100 GTs or less, carrying at least one passenger for hire.

Work-hour Limitations:

A licensed individual may not be required to work more than 12 of 24 hours at sea,
except in an emergency when life or property is endangered. 46 USC 8104 (b)

UPVs operating more than 12 hours should have a two-watch system, specifically a
second licensed operator.

Licensed individuals serving as the operator of a UPV may voluntarily work more than
12 hours in a 24-hour period. He or she must maintain an adequate watch. If they have
no relief and are too fatigued to stand an alert watch, then that individual would be
negligent for failure to maintain an adequate watch. Charter fishing and dive vessels
routinely operating more than 24 consecutive hours with only one licensed operator
present significant issues of negligence on the part of the UPV operator or owner for
failure to provide an adequate watch. Between 12 and 24 hours of operation, there is a
gray area in which the owner/operator of the UPV must judge the prudence of a decision
to sail without a second licensed individual.

It has been suggested by some operators that a qualified seaman could be left at the helm
while the licensed operator sleeps close by. This is an untenable position. 46 USC 8903
mandates the vessel be operated (under the "direction and control") by a licensed
individual; the Coast Guard does not have the discretion to allow any unlicensed seaman
to control the vessel without supervision.

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VESSEL DOCUMENTATION
Applies To:

All UPVs of at least 5 net tons. If you are not sure if you vessel is at least 5 net tons you
can check with the simplified measurement form at
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/msc/docs/CG-5397.pdf. Other questions regarding vessel
documentation contact National Vessel Documentation Center see contact information
below.

Certificate of Documentation: Over 5 Net Tons

A UPV of at least 5 net tons that engages in domestic or coastwise trade must have a
Certificate of Documentation (COD) on board bearing a valid endorsement for the
activity in which it is engaged. 46 CFR 67.

UPVs whose route is from point "A" in the U.S. to point "B" in the U.S., or returning to
point "A" without leaving U.S. territorial waters must be U.S. built and hold a COD with
an operational endorsement for coastwise trade. If the vessel is of foreign or unknown
build, it must receive a waiver from MARAD through the Small Vessel Waiver Program.
46 USC 12106(b), 46 CFR 67.19(a), 19 CFR 4.80.

COD endorsements are valid for 1 year.

 To renew, an original Notice of Expiration (CG-1280) or Final Notice of

Expiration (CG-1280-B) form must be completed;
 The renewal forms can be obtained through the Coast Guard's National Vessel
Documentation Center at (800) 799-8362; or at
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/nvdc/default.asp
 A renewal decal will be issued which must be affixed to the COD to prove that
the COD has been renewed. 46 CFR 67.163

Display of official number:

 BLOCK-type Arabic numerals not less than three inches in height;

 Preceded by the abbreviation "NO.";
 Must be marked on some clearly visible interior structural part of the hull;
 Must be permanently affixed so that alteration, removal, or replacement would be
obvious. 46 CFR 67.121

Example: NO. 123456

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VESSEL DOCUMENTATION (CONTINUED)

Documented Vessel Markings:

UPV name must be marked on some CLEARLY visible exterior part of the port and starboard
bow and the stern. The hailing port must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the
stern, the hailing port must be a place in the United States and must include the State, territory,
or possession in which it is located;
 For UPVs with a square bow, the name must be marked on some clearly visible
exterior part of the bow in a manner to avoid obliterating. The name and hailing port
must be marked on some clearly visible exterior part of the stern;
 These markings, which may be made by the use of any means and materials which
result in durable markings, must be made in clearly legible letters of the Latin
alphabet or Arabic or Roman numerals not less than four inches in height. 46 CFR
67.123

UPVs Under 5 Net Tons

UPVs under 5 net tons shall be State numbered. A State registered, undocumented vessel
must have a valid state certificate aboard whenever the vessel is underway. State
registration certificate might be endorsed for Commercial or Commercial Passenger
service. This endorsement/certificate various from state to state, check with your state.
33 CFR 174.19(a)/173.21(a), 46 CFR 67. /46 CFR 67.9

Vessel markings (State Registered):

 Numerals and letters of State issued numbers must be plain, block characters reading
from left to right, and must not be less than three inches in height;
 Numbers must be painted or permanently attached to each side of the forward half of the
vessel, must be visible from each side of the vessel;
 The color of the numbers and letters must be in contrast with the background to which
they are affixed.
 Spaces must be placed between letters and numerals; they must be equal to the width of a
letter or numeral (other than I or 1). 33 CFR 173.27

Example: VA 1234 AB or FL-1234-AB

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DRUG TESTING
Applies To:

 Coast Guard (CG) licensed UPV crewmembers, operators and/or masters acting under the
authority of a license/MMC.

 UPV crewmembers who do not hold a MMC but whose duties directly affect the safe
operation of the vessel (such as those who assist passengers in emergency evolutions).

 Crewmember includes all individuals above that perform safety sensitive duties aboard.

Pre-Employment Testing
No marine employer shall engage or employ any individual to serve as a
crewmember unless the individual passes a chemical test for dangerous drugs for that
employer. This may be waived if the individual can satisfactorily provide evidence that
the individual either:
 passed a chemical test for dangerous drugs within the past six months with
no subsequent positive tests
 or during the previous 185 days, has been subject to random testing for at
least 60 days and did not fail or refuse to participate in a chemical test for
dangerous drugs. 46 CFR 16.210

Periodic Testing
Whenever a physical examination is required for an individual for Licensing by 46 CFR
Part 10, a chemical test for dangerous drugs must be included as a part of the physical
examination, unless exempted under paragraph (c). 46 CFR 16.220

Random Testing

Marine employers shall establish programs for the chemical testing for
dangerous drugs on a random basis of their crewmembers. Crewmembers shall be tested
on a random basis at an annual rate generally of not less than 25%. Random selection
means that all crewmembers have an equal chance of selection. 46 CFR 16.230(b)

Reasonable Cause Testing

Employers shall require any crewmember of the UPV who is reasonably suspected of
using a dangerous drug to be chemically tested for dangerous drugs. The employer's
decision must be based on a reasonable and articulate belief that the individual has used a
dangerous drug based on direct observation. Where practicable, this belief should be
based on observations by two persons in supervisory positions. 46 CFR 16.250 and
33CFR 95.035

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DRUG TESTING (CONTINUED)

Serious Marine Incident 46 CFR 4.06

The marine employer shall ensure that all persons directly involved in a serious marine
incident (SMI) are chemically tested within 32 hours for dangerous drugs and within 2
hours for alcohol, IAW the requirements for mandatory chemical testing.
Must demonstrate the capability to meet the alcohol testing requirements by carrying test
kits on board or identify an approved facility where the testing will be conducted for all
the vessel’s hours of operation.

Testing

A serious marine incident includes the following events

 A marine casualty or accident required to be reported to the CG that results in
one or more deaths,
 Injury requiring professional medical treatment and, for a crewmember, that
renders the person unfit to perform his or her routine duties,
 Damage to property in excess of $100,000,
 Actual or constructive total loss of any vessel subject to inspection, or
 Actual of constructive total loss of any self-propelled vessel, not subject to
inspection, of 100 gross tons or more,
 A discharge of oil of 10,000 gallons or more into U.S. navigable waters; or
 A discharge of a reportable quantity of a hazardous substance into U.S.
navigable waters or a release of a reportable quantity of a hazardous substance
into the environment of the United States. 46 CFR 16.240

Failure of a Drug Test 46 CFR 16.201

(a.k.a. Positive or Non-Negative Test Results)
If an individual fails a chemical test for dangerous drugs under this part, the individual
will be presumed to be a user of dangerous drugs.

If an individual holding a license, certificate of registry, or merchant mariner's document

fails a chemical test for dangerous drugs, the individual's employer or prospective
employer shall report the test results in writing to the nearest Coast Guard Officer in
Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI). An individual shall be denied employment as a
crewmember or removed from duties which directly affect the safe operation of the
vessel as soon as practicable. An individual holding a merchant mariner credential shall
be subject to suspension and revocation proceedings.

If an individual does not hold a license, merchant mariner's document, or certificate of

registry fails a chemical test for dangerous drugs, the individual shall be denied
employment as a crewmember or removed from duties which directly affect the safe
operation of the vessel as soon as possible. 46 CFR 16.201

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DRUG TESTING (CONTINUED)

Drug Testing Records

Employers shall maintain records of chemical tests which the Medical Review
Officer reports as positive or “non-negative” for a period of five years. Records of tests
reported as negative shall be retained for one year. Safety sensitive employees shall have
proof of attending EAP training; supervisors at least 60 minutes of EAP training.
49 CFR 40.333 and 46 CFR 16.260 The CCF and MRO test result.

Pre-employment test records are to be maintained for the duration of employment.

46 CFR 16.260

Chemical Testing History

Employers must conduct 2-year drug and alcohol testing history checks for all newly
hired crewmembers. 49 CFR 40.25

 Employers must obtain a newly hired crewmember’s written consent to

contact previous employers for this purpose.
 Employers must contact previous marine employers, and any other
employer that are subject to federal DOT chemical testing regulations (i.e.
commercial trucking, aviation, railroad, and public transportation agencies);
 Employers must inquire of previous employers within 30 days if the newly
hired crewmember has failed or refused a federal/DOT chemical test within
the previous 2 year period;
 Employers must not employ anyone as a crewmember if that person has
failed or refused a federal/DOT chemical test within the previous two-year
period.
 An employer may employ a crewmember who has completed a prescribed
treatment program from a SAP as outlined in 49 CFR Part 40.293 through
40.305, and who has been issued a “Return to duty” letter from a certified
medical review officer.
 Employers must maintain this info on file for at least three years, regardless
of the crewmember’s duration of employment.

Note: Marine employers may obtain a sample consent and report form that
may be reproduced and used in order to achieve compliance with this
regulation by going to:
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/
drug_alcohol/forms/media/Release_of_Information_Page.pdf

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DRUG TESTING (CONTINUED)

Management Information
System Reports
Employers must submit a Management Information System (MIS) report (OMB No. 2105-0529)
by March 15th of the following calendar year. This form must be submitted to Coast Guard
Headquarters at the address listed below:

Commandant (CG-INV-1)
Attn: DAPI
US Coast Guard
2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, STOP 7501
Washington, D.C. 20593-7501

For additional information, see the “Marine Employers Drug Testing Guidance” which is
published by the US Coast Guard and is available on homeport. http://homeport.uscg.mil (click
on "Investigations" on right side of page, click "Drug and Alcohol Program” on right side of
page, scroll down and click on "Marine Employers Drug Testing Guidance", click "View
Document")

Note: Employers who submitted this form for any three consecutive years, and
Who have not employed more than ten crewmembers (including the owner
who may also be the operator) are exempt from this requirement. If the
employer subsequently employs more than ten crewmembers (including self
employed operators) then the MIS form must again be submitted.
46 CFR 16.500

There is capability online to submit the report at the following site:

http://damis.dot.gov

Operating While Intoxicated

A person is prohibited from operating UPVs while intoxicated. A person is considered

operating the UPV when that person is a crewmember (including a licensed person) of
the vessel. A person operating a vessel (other than recreational vessel) is considered
intoxicated if his or her blood alcohol content (BAC) is 0.04 or more by weight. A
person is also considered intoxicated (under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drug)
when the effect(s) of the intoxicant(s) consumed have an apparent and observable effect
on his or her manner, disposition, speech, muscular movement, general appearance or
behavior. 33 CFR 95.015 & .020

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General operating rules for vessels inspected, or subject to inspection, under Chapter 33 of Title
46 United States Code.

While on board a vessel inspected, or subject to inspection, under Chapter 33 of Title 46 United
States Code, a crewmember (including a licensed individual), pilot, or watchstander not a regular
member of the crew: (a) Shall not perform or attempt to perform any scheduled duties within
four hours of consuming any alcohol; (b) Shall not be intoxicated at any time; (c) Shall not
consume any intoxicant while on watch or duty; and (d) May consume a legal non-prescription
or prescription drug provided the drug does not cause the individual to be intoxicated. 33 CFR
95.045

Note: Intoxicants include alcohol, drugs, or combination thereof.

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MARINE CASUALTY REPORTING

Applies To:

All CG documented UPVs.

For undocumented UPVs (state numbered), a casualty or accident report must be

submitted to the reporting authority of the state who issued the state numbers or to the
state where the accident occurred. 33 CFR 173.51 & .59, 46 CFR 4.01-3

Verbal Notice of Marine Casualty:

The following applies to CG documented UPVs:

Immediately after addressing safety concerns, the owner, master, operator, or

person in charge shall notify the nearest Coast Guard Sector whenever a vessel is
involved in a marine casualty, such as:

 An unintended grounding, or an unintended strike of a bridge or bridge

fendering system;
 An intended grounding or an intended strike of a bridge that creates a
hazard to navigation, the environment, or safety of a vessel;
 Loss of main propulsion, primary steering, etc. that reduces the
maneuverability of the vessel;
 An occurrence adversely affecting the seaworthiness or fitness including
fire, flooding, or failure of/damage to fire fighting, lifesaving, & auxiliary
power equipment, or bilge-pumping systems;
 A loss of life;
 Injury requiring professional medical treatment and, for a crewmember,
that renders the individual unfit to perform his or her routine duties;
 Any occurrences of injury or loss of life to any person while diving from a
vessel and using underwater breathing apparatus or
 Occurrence causing property damage above $25,000 including cost of
labor and material but not cost of salvage, gas-freeing, drydocking, or
demurrage. 46 CFR 4.05-1
(Demurrage is "the compensation payable to a carrier of freight whose
vehicle or vessel is delayed, as by failure to load or unload the freight
within the time allowed." Webster.)

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MARINE CASUALTY REPORTING (CONTINUED)

Written Notice of Marine Casualty

In addition to the verbal report, the owner, master, operator, or person in charge shall,
within 5 days, file a written report with the nearest OCMI or Sector Prevention Office on
form CG-2692: Report of Marine Accident, Injury or Death and, as necessary, be
supplemented by form CG-2692B: Report of Required Chemical Drug & Alcohol
Testing following a Serious Marine Incident.

Serious Marine Incident includes the following events involving a UPV in commercial
service:

A marine casualty or accident required to be reported to the CG that results in:

 one or more deaths,

 injury requiring professional medical treatment and, for a crewmember,

that renders the person unfit to perform his or her routine duties,

 damage to property in excess of $100,000,

 actual or constructive total loss of any vessel subject to inspection, or

 actual of constructive total loss of any self-propelled vessel, not subject to

inspection, of 100 gross tons or more,

 a discharge of oil of 10,000 gallons or more into U.S. navigable waters;

 a discharge of a reportable quantity of a hazardous substance into U.S.

Navigable waters or a release of a reportable quantity of a hazardous
substance into the environment of the United States.
46 CFR 4.03-2, 46 CFR 4.05-10

*CG-2692 must be submitted in writing with an original signature.

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COMMUNICATIONS
Applies To:
All UPVs over 20 meters (65.6 feet) in length. 33 CFR 26.03(a)(1)

VHF-FM Radio:

UPVs of 20 meters and over must have one or more VHF-FM radios onboard as
prescribed by 33 CFR 26 and 47 CFR 80, and must be capable of transmitting and
receiving on channel 22A (157.1 Mega-Hertz).

When transiting any waters within a vessel traffic service (VTS) area, a second VHF-FM
radio must also be onboard. 33 CFR 26.03

VHF-FM, MF and HF Radios Equipped for DSC:

All VHF-FM, Medium and High Frequency (also known as single side band (SSB))
Radios that are equipped for Digital Selective Calling (DSC), should have a Maritime
Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) programmed and have an input from a GPS. See:
http://www.uscg.mil/acquisition/rescue21/benefits.asp

Radio Station Licenses:

Radio transmitting devices onboard UPVs of 20 meters and greater, and UPVs with
Single Side Band radios, must be licensed by the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC). The licenses are valid for 10 years. If the license has just recently been applied
for, a UPV should have a copy of FCC Form 605 and it accompanying Schedule B for
use as a temporary permit. FCC ship station license application forms can be obtained by
calling the Federal Communications Commission at (800) 418-FORM (3676), or online
at http://www.fcc.gov/. The license is issued to the UPV, and cannot be transferred to
another vessel. 47 CFR 80.13 & .25

Each UPV 20 meters and greater in length must have a radio operator who holds a
restricted radiotelephone operator permit or higher class license. Operator permits and
licenses issued on or after 25 March 2008 no longer expire, and are valid for the life of
the holder. 47 CFR 80.163 / 33 CFR 26

AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - AIS

Applies to: Self propelled vessels 65 feet or greater in length.
An AIS Class A device is required. A USCG type-approved AIS Class B device can be
used in lieu of a Class A if the following are met: (1) Vessel is not subject to pilotage by
other than the vessel master or crew; (2) Does not operate in a Vessel Traffic Service

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AIS continued.

(VTS) or Vessel Movement Reporting System (VMRS) (33CFR161(c)); AND (3) Does
not operate at speeds in excess of 14 kts.

CHARTS AND NAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS

Charts and Nautical Publications 46 CFR 26.03-4

As appropriate for the intended voyage, all vessels must carry adequate and
up-to-date—

 Paper charts of appropriate scale to make safe navigation possible;

 “U.S. Coast Pilot” or similar publication;

 Coast Guard light list;

 Tide tables, and

 Current tables or a river current pub issued by the U.S. ACOE, or a river authority.

 Copy of Navigation Rules (39.4 feet or greater in length), all navigable waters.

Alternative Compliance:
As an alternative, you may substitute extracts or copies from the publication above. This
information must be applicable to area transited.
46 CFR 26.03-4.b

Electronic Charts and Publications Equivalency - NVIC 01-16

Electronic navigational charts and electronic publications are accepted as equivalent to
requirements in Title 33 and Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations. NVIC 01-16
should be reviewed. Equivalency guidance:
A. Charts
_ Official charts must be issued by authority of a government or hydrographic
office or relevant government institution (“official electronic charts”).
B. Electronic Charting System (ECS) Carriage
Vessel representative should be able to validate that the ECS is:
_ SOLAS compliant vsl meeting the chart carriage requirements on all waters, or

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B. Electronic Charting System (ECS) Carriage cont.

_ Meets Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM) class A
ECS chart carriage requirements (for vsls. not on international voyages), or
_ Meets RTCM class B or C ECS chart carriage requirements for vsls not more
than 12nm from territorial sea baseline.
RTCM class D does not meet equivalency requirements to paper charts.

C. Redundant Arrangements
Electronic charts as the primary means of navigation must have an independent
redundant arrangement, and:
_ Be equivalent to requirement in paragraph B, connected to a back-up power
supply separate and independent from the primary system, or
_ Have a full folio of required official paper charts for the intended voyage.
_ If official electronic charts are being used as primary and back-up means of
navigation, equipment identified in Section E (Integration) of this enclosure
must also be integrated with the redundant arrangement.
D. Training
1. RTCM class ‘A’ is considered to function closely to an Electronic Chart Display
and Information System (ECDIS). Mariners in charge of a navigational watch &
using a class ‘A’ ECS must possess completion certificate from a USCG approved
ECDIS course and have the appropriate MMC endorsement -- this training meets
46 C.F.R. §15.405.

2. RTCM ECS class ‘B’ and ‘C’. Title 46 C.F.R. § 15.405 require each credentialed
crewmember must be familiar with installed navigation equipment. Required
familiarity: company follows manufacturer’s standards, user’s manuals, and
company policies to document watch stander competency. ECDIS endorsements
on MMCs are compliant with this Circular - no additional training in needed.

E. Integration.
1. The following equipment must be integrated with the ECS:
a. External electronic position-fixing device providing position information,
b. Automatic Identification System (AIS),
c. Gyro-compass or other means to determine and display the vessel’s heading by
vessel borne non-magnetic means and transmit heading information, and
d. Marine radar.
2. Recommended equipment integrated with the ECS:
a. Magnetic compass; and
b. Voyage data recorder or simplified voyage data recorder.

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F. Electronic Publications Carriage.

33 C.F.R. § 161.4, 164.33, 164.72 and SOLAS Ch.V Reg. 27
U.S. Coast Pilot, Sailing Directions, Coast Guard Light List, List of Lights, tide-
current and river-current tables, Notice to Mariners, Local Notice to Mariners, Notices
to Navigation, and Vessel Traffic Rules.
_ Derived from the original source,
_ currently corrected/up-to-date, and
_ readily accessible on the vessel’s bridge.
_ a redundant copy is required and may be a second computer, CD, or portable mass
storage device readily displayable to the navigation watch, or a paper copy.

Copy of Navigation Rules Book, 33 CFR 83.01(g)

FR VOL. 79, NO. 127, JULY 2, 2014 Rule Change, Refer to USCG NAVCEN
The operator of each self-propelled vessel 39.4 feet (12 meters) or more in length shall
carry, on board and maintain for ready reference, a copy of these Rules. An electronic
copy is not acceptable to meet the requirement.
(2014 rule change from inland only requirement to all navigable waters).

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NAVIGATION LIGHTS & SOUND SIGNALS

Applies to:

All UPVs at anchor or underway from sunset to sunrise, or in or near areas of restricted
visibility.

Navigation Lights:

Each UPV underway, greater than 12 meters (39.4 feet) shall display, per Navigation
Rule 23, Inland and International:

UPVs underway shall display:

 red and green sidelights (displayed on red/port and green/starboard sides

respectively) showing light from right ahead across an unbroken arc
(unobstructed) of 112.5 degrees arc of visibility across the horizon,
 one white masthead light showing light from right ahead across an
unbroken arc (unobstructed) of 225 degrees (112.5 degrees on either side
of center line) across the horizon,
 an additional masthead light abaft of and higher than the first mast head
lights if the UPV is 50 meters (164 feet) or greater in length (except that a
UPV may show this light forward of and lower than other masthead lights
if such lights are displayed on the UPV's aft mast,*
 one white stern light placed on UPV's centerline showing light astern
across an unbroken arc (unobstructed) of 135 degrees across the horizon,
 masthead light must be at least 1 meter above sidelights.
 UPVs less than 12 meters (39.4 feet) may substitute one all around
(unobstructed) white light for the white masthead and stern lights.

* Note: UPVs 20 meters (65.6 feet) or greater in length may not place all of their
masthead lights aft of their sidelights. See Navigation Rules Annex I.3 (b) & (d), both
Inland and International, for further details on horizontal light placement.

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NAVIGATION LIGHTS & SOUND SIGNALS (CONTINUED)

Note 1: it is recommended that the Inland and International Navigation Rules COMDTINST M16672.2D
Navigation Rules, International - Inland) be reviewed for specific information on various configurations for
lights and shapes (the latest Navigations Rules can be found at the USCG Navigation Center website).
Navigation Rule 23, Inland and International 23.

Note 2: Navigation light fixtures with bulbs must comply with the horizontal and vertical sectors and meet
the range requirements as outlined in Annex I of the Navigation Rules. Household bulbs and compact
fluorescents are not permitted. Use only manufacturer approved bulbs. Navigation Rules ANNEX I,
Inland and International.

Sidelights
UPVs underway shall be fitted sidelights (green stb/red port) with 112.5o arch of
visibility.

Power driven vessels less than 7 meters in length whose maximum speed is 7 or less
knots may, in lieu of displaying a mast, stern and sidelights, just display an all around
white light.

Power driven vessels less than 12 meters may exhibit the masthead light or all-round
white light aft displaced (off center) from the fore and aft centerline of the vessel if
centerline fitting is not practicable, provided that the sidelights are combined in one
lantern which shall be carried on the fore and aft centerline of the vessel or located as
nearly as practicable in the same fore and aft line as the masthead light or the all-round
white light.

Power driven with 20 meters (65.6 feet) or more in length: sidelights shall be fitted with
matte black inboard screens. For UPVs less than 20 meters, sidelights, if necessary to
meet the arc required of the light, shall be fitted with black matte inboard screens.

Sound Signals:
Equipment for Sound Signals Rule 33, Inland and International:

 A vessel of less than 12 meters (39.4 feet) in length shall be provided with some
means of making an efficient sound signal
 Vessels 12 meters or more in length shall be provided with a whistle.
 Vessels 20 meters or more in length shall be provided with a bell and a whistle.
 Vessels 100 meters or more in length shall, in addition, be provided with a gong,
the tone and sound of which cannot be confused with that of the bell.

The whistle, bell and gong shall comply with the specifications in Annex III of the Nav
Rules. The bell or gong or both may be replaced by other equipment having the same
respective sound characteristics, provided that manual sounding of the prescribed signals
shall always be possible.

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NAVIGATION LIGHTS & SOUND SIGNALS (CONTINUED)

Bells shall be of corrosion-resistant material and designed to give a clear tone. When
practicable, a power-driven striker is recommended to ensure a constant force but manual
operation shall be possible. 33 CFR 86.23

The bell does not have to be mounted. It must be on board the vessel and accessible.

Whistle

The audibility of a whistle must meet the following distances:

Audibility Table

Vessel Length

Over or Audibility Range

Less Than
Equal to

20 M (65.6 ft) 0.5 NM

20 M (65.6 ft) 75 M (246 ft) 1.0 NM

75 M (246 ft) 200 M (656 ft) 1.5 NM

200 M (656 ft) 2.0 NM

NOTE: This table is provided for informational guidance purposes only in explaining the whistle
audibility requirements.

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GARBAGE POLLUTION PREVENTION

Applies to:

All UPVs.

General Requirements:
No person may discharge garbage into U.S. navigable waters and tributaries.
33 CFR 151.66

Garbage Placards:
Applies to UPVs over 26 feet in length.

UPVs shall display at least one garbage placard. Each placard must be at least nine
inches wide by four inches high, made of durable material, and with letters at least 1/8"
high. The placard must notify the reader of the following IAW 33 CFR 151.59 (d):

 Discharge of plastic or garbage mixed with plastic into any waters is

prohibited;

 Discharge of garbage is prohibited in U.S. navigable waters and in all

other waters within three nautical miles (NM) of the nearest land;

 Discharge of dunnage, lining, and packing material that float is prohibited

within 25 NM of the nearest land;

 Other unground garbage may be discharged beyond 12 NM from the

nearest land;

 Other garbage ground to less than one inch may be discharged beyond
three NM of the nearest land;

 Violators are liable for civil penalties up to $25,000, criminal fines up to

$500,000, and imprisonment for up to six years per violation;

Garbage placards must be displayed in prominent locations so that crew and passengers
can read them. 33 CFR 151.59

The discharge of all garbage into the Great Lakes or their connecting or tributary waters
is prohibited. 33CFR151.59c

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GARBAGE POLLUTION PREVENTION (CONTINUED)

Example Garbage Placard

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Waste Management Plan:

Applies to:
Oceangoing (>3nm) UPVs 40 feet or more in length that are engaged in commerce or
equipped with a galley and berthing.

UPVs must have a waste management plan detailing who is responsible for the garbage,
how it shall be collected, how it is to be stowed, and how it is disposed of.
33 CFR 151.57.

SAMPLE WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN:

Waste Management Plan for (Vessel Name):___________________________
Person in Charge: ________________________________________________

Solid Waste Management Procedures:

Crew Education:
At the beginning of each season, all crewmembers are reminded of the refuse discharge
laws and shown the MARPOL V placard posted in the galley. Crew is told that it is
vessel policy to stow all garbage materials on board except for food and paper when the
vessel is outside of 12 miles. The captain orients all new crew and passengers to the rules
governing the vessel including refuse laws and refuse handling.

If the vessel is within 12 miles of shore or returning to shore:

All refuse materials are put in garbage bags and stored on board until the end of the trip
when the deckhand disposes of the bags in the dockside trash receptacles.

If the vessel is outside of 12 miles from shore:

All the garbage with the exception of food materials and paper is put in a garbage bag to
be hauled to the dockside trash receptacle at trip's end. Food materials and paper
generated in the galley are collected in a bucket (or in a paper bag or cardboard box) and
the bucket emptied over the side (or the food filled bag or box is thrown overboard) by a
crewmember.
OR
All vessel refuse is put in garbage bags and stored on board until they can be disposed or
in dumpsters on shore.

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LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT

Applies to: All UPVs.

Personal Flotation Devices (PFD), i.e., Life Preservers

All UPVs must have at least one CG approved TYPE I PFD of a suitable size for each
person embarked. 46 CFR 25-25(c).

Kapok and fibrous glass life preservers without plastic covered pad inserts are
unacceptable.

Commercial hybrid PFDs may be substituted for life preservers if:

 It is worn when the UPV is underway and the intended wearer is not within an
enclosed space;

 It is used in accordance with the marked conditions on the PFD and in the owner's
manual; and

 Labeled for use aboard commercial vessels. 46 CFR 25.25(f), 46 CFR 160.077.

Each required life preserver intended to be worn must have approved Type I retro-
reflective material (often flexible tape with an adhesive backing) with at least 200 sq. cm.
(31 sq. in.) of material on the front, at least 200 sq. cm. on the back, and, if reversible, at
least 200 sq. cm. on each reversible side. The material attached on each side must be
divided equally between the upper quadrants of the side and as close as possible to the
shoulder area of the PFD.
46 CFR 25.25-15

Note: Additional Type II or Type III PFDs may be carried aboard a UPV,
however, they must be stowed separately and they may not be used to substitute
any Type I PFDs that must be kept onboard (i.e. one Type I for each person
embarked).

On Ocean, Coastwise, or Great Lake voyages each required life preserver and buoyant
device or vest must have a working CG approved PFD light attached to the front shoulder
area. 46 CFR 25.25-13

If a PFD light has a non-replaceable power source, the light must be replaced on
or before expiration date. If a PFD light has a replaceable power source, the
power source must be replaced before its expiration date, and the light must be
replaced when is no longer serviceable.

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LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)

Ring Life Buoy

UPVs 26 feet or longer in length must have at least one CG approved orange or white
throwable ring life buoy with a minimum outside diameter of 20 inches. Note: If on an
international voyage, the ring life buoy must be orange. 46 CFR 25.25-5(d)

Emergency Position Indicating Radio

Beacon (EPIRB)
UPVs less than 100 gross tons are not required to carry EPIRBs. 46 CFR 25.26-10

Note: although not required by regulation, UPVs are highly encouraged to outfit their
vessels with a float-free, automatically activated, Category 1, 406 MHz EPIRB. All
EPIRBS must be registered with NOAA; see www.beaconregistration.noaa.gov

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Visual Distress Signals (VDS)

46CFR25.25-19 refers to 33CFR175

All UPVs must minimally carry three day and three night visual distress signals (VDS)
while operating on Coastal Waters (which includes the Great Lakes) and Oceans (see
table below). All VDS must be current (unexpired date). Vessels not on Coastal or Ocean
waters (e.g. lakes) have no requirement but may carry any type and number of VDS.

Visual distress signals required. No person may use a boat operating as an uninspected
passenger vessel unless visual distress signals selected from the Table 175.130 or
meeting the ‘Existing Equipment ' requirements, in the number required, are onboard.
Devices suitable for day use and devices suitable for night use, or devices suitable for
both day and night use, must be carried. 33 CFR 175.110

Launchers. When a visual distress signal carried to meet these requirements requires a
launcher to activate, then a launcher approved per 46 CFR 160.028 must also be carried.
33 CFR 175.113

Red Flare Parachute Flare

(hand held/day and night) (day and night)

Orange Smoke Signal Floating Orange Smoke Signal

(hand held/day only) (day only)

Red Meteor
(day and night)

Non-Pyrotechnic Device Examples

Orange Flag Electric Distress Signals

(day only) (night only)

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Exceptions. The following persons need not comply with these carriage requirements;
however, each must carry on board visual distress signals suitable for night use, selected
from Table 175.130 (including "Existing Equipment"), in the number required, and
between sunset and sunrise:
 A person competing in any organized marine parade, regatta, race, or similar
event;
 A person using a manually propelled boat; or
 A person using a sailboat of completely open construction not equipped with
propulsion machinery, less than 26 feet in length. 33 CFR 175.115

Stowage. Visual distress signals required are readily accessible. 33 CFR 175.20

Serviceability. Each signal is required to be in serviceable condition and the service life
of the signal, if indicated by a date marked on the signal, has not expired. 33 CFR
175.125

Marking. No person may use a boat unless each signal is legibly marked with the
approval number or certification statement as specified in 46 CFR Parts 160 and 161.
33 CFR 175.128

Visual distress signals accepted.

 Any of the following signals, when carried in the number required, can be used
to meet these requirements.:
 An electric distress light meeting the standards of 46 CFR 161.013. One is
required to meet the night only requirement.
 An orange flag meeting the standards of 46 CFR 160.072. One is required to
meet the day only requirement.
 Pyrotechnics meeting the standards noted in Table 175.130.

 Combination of VDS types. Any combination of signal devices from the types
noted, when carried in the number required, may be used to meet both day and night
requirements. Examples--the combination of two hand held red flares (160.021), and
one parachute red flare (160.024 or 160.036) meets both day and night requirements.
Three hand held orange smoke (160.037) with one electric distress light (161.013)
meet both day and night requirements. 33 CFR 175.130

Existing equipment. Launchers manufactured before 1 January 1981, which do not have
approval numbers, are acceptable for use with meteor or parachute signals listed in Table
175.130 under Sec. 175.130 as long as they remain in serviceable condition. 33 CFR
175.135

Training to use your flares: You are authorized and encouraged to ignite flares from a
shore side location for training purposes but you must notify the local USCG before and

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after training. Ensure the local USCG Station knows who, when, and where the flare
evolution will take place. 33 CFR 175.140
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg5/cg534/sarfactsinfo/IfYouSeeAflare.asp

Flare Disposal: The USCG recommends that you dispose of them at your local fire
department or HAZMAT disposal. Contact your closest USCG station and ask if they
hold flare training/demonstration days for the public.

Prohibited use. No person in a boat shall display a visual distress signal on waters to
which this subpart applies under any circumstance except a situation where assistance is
needed because of immediate or potential danger to the persons on board. 33 CFR
175.140
Table 175.130--Pyrotechnic Signal Devices
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Approval number Device Description Meets Requirements for Number
under 46 CFR
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160.021 Hand Held Red Flare Day and Night 3
Distress Signals \³\.
160.022 Floating Orange Smoke Day Only 3
Distress Signals.
160.024 Parachute Red Flare Day and Night \¹\ 3
Distress Signals.
160.036 Hand-Held Rocket- Propelled Day and Night 3
Parachute Red Flare Distress Signals.
160.037 Hand-Held Orange Smoke Day Only 3
Distress Signals.
160.057 Floating Orange Smoke Day Only 3
Distress Signals.
160.066 Distress Signal for Boats, Day and Night \²\ 3
Red Aerial Pyrotechnic Flare.
------------------------------------------------------------------------
\¹\ These signals require use in combination with a suitable launching device approved
under 46 CFR 160.028.
\²\ These devices may be either meteor or parachute assisted type. Some of these signals
may require use in combination with a suitable launching device approved under
46 CFR 160.028.
\³\ Must have a manufacture date of 1 Oct. 1980 or later.

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Miscellaneous Regulations:

 Lifesaving equipment required to be worn must be readily accessible. 46 CFR 25.25.9

 Equipment designed to be thrown must be immediately available. 46 CFR 25.25.9
 When carried on UPVs, approved buoyant vests (Type III PFD’s) shall be stowed
separately from the regular stowage of required lifesaving equipment. Such equipment
will not be used to substitute other lifesaving equipment (PFDs) required by the
Regulations. 46 CFR 26.30.
 The lifesaving equipment must be CG approved and in serviceable condition. Although
not required by regulation, if you carry an inflatable survival craft/life raft, it should be in
serviceable condition with a current servicing/inspection date. 46 CFR 25.25-11

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FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT

Applies to:

All UPVs.

Fire Fighting Equipment

 All hand fire extinguishers, semi portable, and fixed fire extinguishing systems shall be
USCG approved or Underwriters Laboratory (UL) listed for marine use and marked as
such. 46 CFR 25.30-5(b)

 All required hand portable fire extinguishers and semiportable fire extinguishing systems
are "B" type; i.e., suitable for extinguishing fires involving flammable liquids, grease, etc.
46 CFR 25.30-10(b)

 All UPVs of 65 feet in length and smaller shall carry at least the minimum fire
extinguishers as set forth in the table below:

Table 46 CFR 25.30-20(a)(1)

Minimum number of B-I hand

Vessel Length portable fire extinguishers

Equal No fixed FF in Fixed FF in

Or Over Under Machinery Space Machinery Space

--- 16' 1 0
16' 26' 1 0
26' 40' 2 1
40' --- 3 2

Note: One B-II fire extinguisher may be used to substitute 2 B-I fire
extinguishers.

All UPVs over 65 feet in length shall carry at least the minimum fire extinguishers as set forth in
Table on the following page.

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Minimum number of B-II hand

Gross tonnage portable fire extinguishers

Over Not over

---- 50 1
50 100 2

In addition to the hand portable fire extinguishers required by Table 25.30-

20(b)(1) above, a B-II portable fire extinguisher is required for each 1000
B.H.P. of the main engines or fractions thereof. However, no more than 6 such
extinguishers need to be carried.

When a fixed fire-extinguishing system is installed, it must be a type approved or

accepted by the Lifesaving and Fire Safety Division, commandant (CG-5214) or the
Commanding Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Center. If the system is a carbon-
dioxide type, then it must be designed and installed in accordance with 46 CFR 76.15.
46 CFR 25.30-15

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FIRE PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION

Ventilation: UPVs Built Before 1980

Applies to:

UPVs built on or before July 31, 1980 that use fuel having a flash point of 110 degrees F
or less (gasoline).

 UPVs shall have at least two ventilation ducts, fitted with cowls or their equivalent, for
the removal of explosive or flammable gases from the bilges of all engine compartments
and all fuel tank compartments.
 At least one exhaust duct shall extend from the open atmosphere to the lower portion of
the bilge. At least one intake duct shall extend to a point at least midway to the bilge, or
at least below the level of the carburetor air intake. 46 CFR 25-40-1.

Note. UPVs built after July 31, 1978 are exempt from requirements for fuel tank compartments
that (a) contain a permanently installed fuel tank if each electrical component is ignition
protected in accordance with 33 CFR 183,410(a), and (b) contain fuel tanks that vent to the
outside of the vessel. Vessels that comply with 33 CFR 183 Subsection K (see below, UPVs built
after 1980) do not need to comply with this section.

Ventilation: UPVs Built After 1980

Applies to:

UPVs built after July 31, 1980 that uses fuel having a flashpoint of 110 degrees F or less
(gasoline). 33 CFR 183.601

Blowers

 UPVs with permanently installed, gasoline engines which are not open to the
atmosphere must be ventilated by an exhaust blower system in accordance with
the applicable Regulations.

 Each intake duct for an exhaust blower must extend to the lower one-third of
the compartment, and above the normal level of accumulated bilge water.

 Each vessel that is required to have an exhaust blower system must also have a
label as close to the engine ignition switch as practicable, which says the following:

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FIRE PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION (CONTINUED)

WARNING – GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE. BEFORE
STARTING ENGINE, OPERATE BLOWER FOR AT LEAST 4 MINUTES
AND CHECK ENGINE COMPARTMENT BILGE FOR GASOLINE
VAPORS. 33 CFR 183.610

Natural Ventilation
UPVs must have “natural ventilation” which means an airflow through the following
compartments:

 Any compartment that contains a permanently installed gasoline engine;

 Any compartment that has openings between it and compartment that requires
ventilation;

 Any compartment that contains a permanently installed fuel tank and an electrical
component that is not ignition protected in accordance with 33 CFR 183.410(a);

 Any compartment that contains a non-metallic fuel tank.

Natural ventilation systems must consist of supply intake ducts or openings, as well as
exhaust ducts or openings.

 Natural ventilations systems must have a supply intake opening located on the
exterior surface of the UPV, or to another ventilated compartment, or compartment
open to the atmosphere.

 Natural ventilation systems’ exhaust ducts or openings must originate in the lower
one-third of the compartment. Each supply duct and exhaust duct must originate
above the normal accumulation of bilge water.

 The minimum internal cross-sectional area of each supply intake and each exhaust
duct must be determined in accordance with 33 CFR 183.610(d), but in any case the
minimum cross-sectional area of each duct must exceed 3 square inches.
33 CFR 183.630

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FIRE PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION (CONTINUED)

Heating, Lighting, & Cooking Systems
UPV shall not use fuel in any heating, lighting or cooking system without approval from
Commandant (CG-521), except for the following: 46 CFR 25.45-1 & 2

 Alcohol - solid (containers must be properly secured to a fixed base);

 Alcohol - liquid, combustible (must have a catch pan of not less than ¾ inch depth
secured inside the frame of the stove, and a ¾” upward flange around the edge of the
protection pan underneath the stove);

 Fuel oil - #1, #2, or #3 (must have a catch pan of not less than ¾ inch depth secured
inside the frame of the stove, or a ¾” upward flange around the edge of the protection
pan underneath the stove);

 Kerosene - (must follow the same guidelines as for fuel oil systems);

 Wood - (systems fitted after August 9, 1989 must be installed in accordance with
guidelines of chapter 6 of NFPA 302);

 Charcoal - (must follow the same guidelines as for wood-burning systems).

 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) – for cooking systems only; additional requirements
apply; see following page.

 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) – For cooking systems only; additional requirements
apply; see following page.

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FIRE PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION (CONTINUED)

Cooking Systems Using GNG or LPG
UPVs fitted with cooking systems that use compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied
petroleum gas (LPG) must comply with additional requirements. 46 CFR 25.45-2

LPG and CNG cooking systems must meet the compliance standards listed in the table
below:

SYSTEM ELEMENT COMPLIANCE STANDARD

LPG – Design, installation, and testing ABYC1 A-1-78, or
NFPA2 302, ch.. 6
LPG – Odorization3 ABYC A-1.5.d
LPG – Cylinder markings and mounting3 ABYC A-1.6.b

LPG – Cylinder type (vapor withdrawal) ABYC A-1.5.b

3

CNG – Design, installation and testing ABYC A-22-78, or

NFPA 302, ch. 6
CNG – Odorization3 ABYC A-22.5.b
CNG – Cylinders, regulating equipment, NFPA 302, ch. 6-5.12
and safety equipment: stowage,
installation and testing4

1. American Boat and Yacht Council.

2. National Fire Protection Association.
3. Applies only to LPG and CNG systems using NFPA 302, chapter 6 as the
installation standard.
4. Applies only to CNG systems using ABYC as the installation standard.

Other Requirements:

 CNG containers shall not be stored in accommodation areas, machinery spaces,

bilges, or other enclosed spaces.

 LPG and CNG systems installed using ABYC standards, shall not be fitted with
continuous pilot lights or automatic glow plugs.

 No UPV shall have a CNG stove with an attached CNG cylinder stowed in an
enclosed space.

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 Any fuel line proceeding from a CNG container into an enclosed space shall be
fitted with a remote shut-off valve located between the CNG container and the
point where the fuel line enters the enclosed portion of the vessel. A power-
operated valve must be of a type that will fail closed.

The following deviations from ABYC and/or NFPA standards are allowed:

 The opening to the CNG container’s storage locker or housing access need not
be located on the top, as otherwise required by ABYC compliance standards.

 The installation of the CNG container’s storage locker or housing access need
not be above the waterline, as otherwise required by ABYC and NFPA
compliance standards.

 Ignition protection need not be provided for LPG or CNG systems, as

otherwise required by NFPA compliance standards.

Backfire Flame Control

Applies to engines on all UPVs installed after April 25, 1940, except outboard engines.
46 CFR 25.35-1

Engines shall be equipped with an acceptable means of backfire flame control.

The following are acceptable means of backfire flame control for gasoline
engines: 46 CFR 58.10-5(3)

 Backfire flame arrestors complying with Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)

J-1928 or Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL) 1111, marked accordingly. The flame
arrestor must be suitably secure to the air intake with a flame-tight connection.

 An engine air and fuel induction system which provides adequate protection from
propagation of backfire flame to the atmosphere equivalent to that provided by an
acceptable backfire flame arrestor as cited in the previous example. Such systems
that do not include an approved flame arrestor must either include a reed valve
assembly, or installed in accordance with SAE J-1928.

 An arrangement of the carburetor or engine air induction system that will disperse
any flames caused by engine backfire into the atmosphere outside the vessel, such
that the discharged flames will not endanger the vessel, nearby vessels or
structures, or persons in the immediate area. Flame dispersion may be achieved
by attachments to the carburetor or air induction system. All attachments must be
of metallic construction with flame-tight connections, and be firmly secured to
withstand vibration, shock, and engine backfires. Such systems do not require
formal approval and labeling.

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FIRE PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION (CONTINUED)

Engines installed prior to November 19, 1952 may use an alternate backfire
flame control system as long as it is serviceable, and in good working order.

Alternate backfire flame arrestors must bear basic Coast Guard approval numbers
162.015 or 162.041.

Alternate air and fuel induction systems must bear basic Coast Guard approval numbers
162.015 or 162.042.

Subsequent replacements of backfire flame control systems must meet the applicable
standards described on the previous page. 46 CFR 25.35-1(b), (c).

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SAFETY INSTRUCTION AND ORIENTATION

Safety Orientation
Applies to all UPVs.

Prior to getting underway, operators of UPVs must ensure public announcements,

placards, or both are provided to passengers that address the following topics:

 Stowage locations of life preservers;

 Proper method of donning and adjusting life preservers carried aboard the vessel;

 The type and location of all lifesaving devices carried on the vessel;

 The location of the Emergency Check-off List (described in the next subsection).
46 CFR 26.03.1

Passenger Counts
All UPVs shall keep a correct count of all passengers received and delivered from day to
day. Specifically, the master, owner, charterer, managing operator, or person in charge of
the vessel is responsible for ensuring that this is done. 46 USC 3502.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTION AND ORIENTATION (CONTINUED)

Emergency Instructions
Operators of UPVs shall ensure that an emergency check-off list is posted in a
conspicuous and continuously accessible place aboard the vessel. The emergency
check-off list must include the following minimum information:

Measures to be considered for rough weather or for crossing hazardous bars:

 All water/weather tight hatches, doors, and airports closed to prevent taking water
aboard;

 Bilges kept dry to prevent loss of stability

 Passengers seated and evenly distributed;

 All passengers wearing life preservers during rough seas or bar crossings;

 International distress call and call to the Coast Guard over radiotelephone (if so
equipped) made if assistance is needed.

Measures to be considered in the event of man overboard

 Ring buoy thrown as close to person-in-the-water (PIW) as possible;

 Lookout posted to keep PIW in sight.

 Crewmember, wearing life preserver and tending line standing by to enter the
water to assist in recovery, if necessary;

 Coast Guard and all nearby vessels notified by radiotelephone;

 Search continued until after radiotelephone consultation with the Coast Guard (if
possible).

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SAFETY INSTRUCTION AND ORIENTATION (CONTINUED)

Measures to be considered in the event of a fire at sea

 Cut off air supply to the fire by closing hatches, ports, doors, and ventilators, etc.

 Portable fire extinguishers discharged at the base of the flames of flammable liquid or
grease fires, or water applied to fires of combustible solids.

 If fire is in machinery spaces, fuel supply and ventilation shut off, and any installed
fixed firefighting system discharged.

 Vessel maneuvered to minimize the effect of wind on the fire.

 Coast Guard and all vessels in the vicinity notified by radiotelephone (if so equipped)
of the fire, and location of the vessel.

 Passengers moved away from the fire, wearing life preservers.

46 CFR 26.03-2

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MARINE SANITATION DEVICES

Applies to:
All UPVs with installed toilets operating the navigable waters of the U.S.

General Requirements:
Type I, II or III Marine Sanitation Devices (MSD) are required. They include any
equipment for installation on board a vessel which is designed to receive, retain, treat or
discharge sewage, and any process to treat such sewage. 33 CFR 159.3 & .7(a)

 Type I MSD means a device that produces an effluence (discharge) having a fecal
coliform bacteria count not greater than 1,000 per 100 milliliters and no visible
solids.

 Type II MSD means a device that produces an effluence having a fecal coliform
bacteria count not greater than 200 per 100 milliliters and suspended solids not
greater than 150 milligrams per liter.

 Type III MSD means a device that is designed to prevent the overboard discharge
of treated or untreated sewage or waste derived from sewage. Holding tanks can
be discharged over the side no closer than three nautical miles from land.

Note: If a Type III MSD has a "Y" valve which allows discharge over the deck to a
facility or through the hull over the side, it must be secured in U.S. navigable waters
(inside 3nm) so as to prohibit accidental discharges overboard inside three nautical miles
from land.
33 CFR 159.7(c)

MSD Systems
UPVs with installed toilet facilities must be equipped with a Type II or Type III MSD.
33 CFR 159.7(a))

Note:
Any UPV 65 feet or under in length may utilize a properly labeled and functioning
Type I MSD. 33 CFR 159.7(a)(2)

Portable toilets or "port-a-potties" are not considered installed toilets and are not
subject to MSD regulations. Such devices do not "treat" the sewage refuse. (cont)

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MARINE SANITATION DEVICES (CONTINUED)

Consequently, discharge of this untreated sewage into coastal waters, estuaries,

and other internal waters is prohibited. 40 CFR 140.3(d).

MSD Placard
Each Type I or II MSD must have an identification placard attached that provides;

 the name of the manufacturer,

 the name and model number of the device,

 the month and year of completion of manufacture,

 serial number,

 whether the device is certified for use on an inspected or and uninspected vessel,

 whether the device is Type I, II or III. 33 CFR 159.55

Types I and II MSDs' must have placards posted, which provide; operating instructions,
safety precautions, and warnings pertinent to the MSD. The letters on the placard must
be at least one eighth of an inch. Locking the head door only applies to a Type I or Type
II toilet. 33 CFR 159.59

State No Discharge Zones: Some states have established No Discharge Zones for Vessel
Sewage. The EPA maintains a current listing of the zones at:
http://www.epa.gov/owow/oceans/vessey_sewage/vsdnozone.html
In a no discharge zone locking the head door only applies to a Type I or Type II toilet.
40 CFR 140.4

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OIL POLLUTION PREVENTION

Applies to:
All UPVs operating on the navigable waters of the U.S.

General Requirements
No person may intentionally drain oil or hazardous materials from any source into the
bilge. 33 CFR 155.770

No person may operate a U.S. non-oceangoing UPV in U.S. navigable waters unless it
has the capacity to retain on board all oily mixtures and is equipped to discharge the oily
mixtures to a reception facility. 33 CFR 155.330

Oil Placard
UPVs 26 feet or more in length must have a placard posted in each machinery space and
bilge system control station. The placard must be at least 5 by 8 inches, made of durable
material, and shall state:

33 CFR 155.450

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Bilge Slops Retention

Oceangoing UPVs shall have the capacity to retain all oily mixtures on board and be
equipped to discharge these to a reception facility, or be equipped with a Coast Guard
approved oily-water separator. An oily residue tank is not required on these UPVs.
33 CFR 155.350

Non-oceangoing UPVs may not be operated in U.S. navigable waters, unless they have
the capacity to retain on board all oily mixtures, and are equipped to discharge these oily
mixtures to a reception facility. UPVs may retain oily mixtures in the bilges; an oily
residue (sludge) tank is not required. 33 CFR 155.330.

SPECIAL PERMIT

Special Permit or Excursion Permit

If an Uninspected Vessel is used for charity for fundraising activities, which would
subject it to Coast Guard inspection, and the vessel can be safely operated, the OCMI
may issue a special permit to the owner, operator, or agent. Each special permit is valid
for only one voyage of a donated vessel, which is used for a charitable purpose.
Applications are considered and approved on a case-by-case basis. 46 CFR 176.204

Each of the following conditions must be met:

 Any charity using a donated vessel must be a bona fide charity or a non-profit
organization qualified under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986.

 All donations received from the fundraising must go to the named charity;

 A permit may not be obtained for an individual vessel more than four times in a
12 month period; and

 You must apply to the local OCMI for a special permit prior to the intended
voyage, allowing adequate time for processing and approval of the permit.

Nothing here may be construed as limiting the OCMI from making such tests and
inspections, both afloat and in dry-dock that are reasonable and practicable to be assured
of the vessel’s seaworthiness and safety. 46 CFR 26.03-6

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MARINE EVENT OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE

Determining a Marine Event of National Significance

For a Marine Event of National Significance, as determined by the Commandant, U.S.

Coast Guard, a vessel may be permitted to engage in excursions while carrying
passengers-for-hire for the duration of the event. Event sponsors seeking this
determination must submit a written request to the Commandant (CG-54) at least one
year prior to the event. 46 CFR 26.03-8

Special Permits
A vessel that is registered as a participant in a marine Event of National Significance may
apply for a special permit to carry passengers-for-hire for the duration of the event. The
application is made to the Coast Guard OCMI who has jurisdiction over the vessel’s first
United States port of call. The OCMI may issue a Form CG-949 “Permit to Carry
Excursion Party” if the operation can be undertaken safely. The OCMI may require an
inspection prior to issuance of a special permit to ensure that the vessel can safely operate
under the conditions for which the permit is issued.

The permit will state the conditions under which it is issued. These conditions must
include the number of passengers-for-hire the vessel may carry, the crew required, the
number and type of lifesaving and safety equipment required, the route and operating
details for which the permit is issued, and dated for which the permit will be valid.

The permit must be displayed in a location visible to passengers.

The carrying of passengers-for-hire during a Marine Event of National Significance must

comply with the regulations governing coastwise transportation for passengers under
19 CFR 4.50(b) and 19 CFR 4.80(a).
46 CFR 26.03-8

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ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED SAFETY ITEMS

Federal Law or Regulations do not require the following items. However these
items will contribute significantly to the safety of the passengers and crew of an
Uninspected Passenger Vessel.

Safety Training Program

A UPV should have a safety-training program for all crew members on emergency
procedures and safety equipment use. This program ought to include record keeping
showing that drills and training are conducted regularly. The following emergency
situations should be covered by the training and drills program;

 Fire

 Flooding

 Man overboard

 Abandon Ship

 Emergency /Distress Communications (MAYDAY)

 CPR and First Aid

Bilge Pump and Alarm

A UPV should have a properly installed bilge pump and bilge alarm. Note: Some vessels
are designed without a bilge, or have suitable reserve buoyancy to float the vessel in a
totally swamped condition, and will not need the bilge pump and alarm.

Backup Emergency Communications

A UPV should have some emergency communications capability that does not depend on
the normal onboard power system that is located in an area of the vessel away from the
normal power source for the vessel. A radio powered by a separate battery, a handheld
VHF FM radio with a minimum of 5 watts of power, or a portable satellite phone can be
used to provide this level of safety.

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ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED SAFETY ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

EPIRB

A 406 MHz Emergency Position Indication Radio Beacon (EPIRB) Category I or II.
These need to be properly mounted, registered and serviced.

Survival Craft

A UPV going off shore should have on board, a properly installed and serviced, Coast
Guard approved inflatable liferaft or inflatable buoyant apparatus, canister or valise type,
with a minimum capacity for all passenger and crew on board. (Life floats or buoyant
apparatus require much more storage space and a reduced level of safety, but may
substitute for the above equipment. They should be equipped with lifeline, pendants,
painter and floating electric light.) Survival Craft should be stored so as to be float free
or readily accessible.

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