Posted on 03/07/2005 1:20:11 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
COMMERCIAL FISHING VESSEL SAFETY
FISHING VESSEL SAFETY ACT OF 1988
On September 9, 1988, President Regan signed into law the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Act of 1988 (P.L. 100-424) as the first comprehensive safety legislation ever enacted specifically for commercial fishing vessels in the United States.
This act required the Coast Guard to issue new regulations for safety equipment and operating instructions for fishing, fish tenders, and fish processing vessels.
These regulations gained final approval and were printed in the Federal Register on August 14, 1991 with an effective date of September 15, 1991 and are now incorporated into the Code of Federal Regulations.
The best way for fisherman to ensure that their vessels are in compliance with these federal regulations is to request a free dockside examination prior to leaving port.
DOCKSIDE EXAMINATIONS
At your request, a Dockside Examiner will conduct an examination of your vessel to determine compliance in accordance with the applicable regulations. These voluntary Dockside Examinations are free of charge. The Exam will identify possible at sea violations that could result in penalty fines. Any discrepancies found during the free dockside examination will not result in citations. If the fishing vessel passes all applicable regulations, a "DECAL" will be awarded indicating full compliance. Commercial Fishing Vessels that have a valid decal are considered to be a low boarding priority while at sea.
TYPICAL EXAMINATION ITEMS
The following are some of the typical items to be examined during a free dockside examination:
| Lifejackets | Flares | Fire-Extinguishers |
| Survival-Craft | EPIRB | Navigation-Equipment |
| Communication-Equipment | Guards | Emergency-Drills |
| Structure & Watertight Integrity |
For more information or to schedule a free dockside examination,
Please CLICK HERE
Or Call the Commercial Fishing Vesssel Examinier at:
1-800-368-5647
Choose Option 1 then Option 6 for
Commercial Fishing Vesssel Exams
To check to see if your recreational vessel
has the required safety equipment
Click Here.
To contact the Coast Guard Auxiliary
for a free recreational vessel check
Click Here.
The two anchors crossed represent cooperation and strength
Silver and Gold stars represent the Auxiliary and Coast Guard members
Two red vertical bars represent the blood shed on the 11th of September, 2001
The eagle, superimposed upon the red bars,
represents our renewed strength and vigilance to
“never tire, never falter, never fail”.
Waterway Watch is the initial and primary Coast Guard Auxiliary program launched as a component of Operation Patriot Readiness,
and is a major part of the Coast Guard's maritime security initiative.
Waterway Watch promotes public awareness and involvement in Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA)
and Maritime Homeland Security (MHLS) activities.
Waterway Watch involves all Auxiliarists, both those performing direct operational missions
and those involved in Recreational Safe Boating operational support activities.
In April of 2004 I passed the test for a Coast Guard Auxiliary Recreational Vessel Inspector.
In March '05 I was certified as a Commercial Vessel Inspector by
the MSO Portland (Marine Safety Officer)
He came down from Portland to
check me out on actual Commercial Vessel Inspections and then certified me.
There are only 4-7 Coast Guard Auxiliary,
in Oregon, that are certified as Commercial Vessel Inspectors.
I am the only one in the mid and southern part of the state.
All the others are in the Portland area.
Limits on Commercial Vessel Inspections are
Up to 79'
Under 100 Gross Tons
Less than 10,000 gallons fuel.
Anything over these must be done by the MSO only.
BTTT!!!!!
Coastie bump!
Thanks for the Ping!
Any Coast threads, if you wouldn't mind, please ping me. My husband was in the Coast Guard and would love to read about it too!
Two red vertical bars represent the blood shed on the 11th of September, 2001
The eagle, superimposed upon the red bars, represents our renewed strength and vigilance to “never tire, never falter, never fail”.
Very interesting information!
You have a heck of nice resumé.
BTTT
Congrats! You are saving lives!
Bump!
Great job! The Auxiliary is the real unsung group that helps keep the Coast Guard running. You guys do good stuff!
Love reading Coast Guard stories - my little brother is an active duty Coastie, and probably will be for the next couple of decades. :-)
God Bless you, dear Tonk, and All who Serve and Love our America!
Way to go passing that important test. Sounds like you have a pretty big job, taking care of your portion of the inspections!
Way to go passing that important test. Sounds like you have a pretty big job, taking care of your portion of the inspections!
1. What does a 100 gross ton ship look like?
2. Where did the word, "Port" come from?
Thank you.
Congratulations, Tonk! But they forgot to ask you two questions:
1. What does a 100 gross ton ship look like?
2. Where did the word, "Port" come from?
Thank you.
I work on the CG base at least one day a week.
I'm a qualified radio watch stander.
Now a days I update crew training records.
Now I'll go out, instead of crew for Commercial Dockside exams.
Tell your brother I said
Thank You for your service to our country.
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