First Coast Guard District Tow Vessel Voluntary Dockside Exam Check Sheet

WHEELHOUSE      
Properly Licensed Operator >26 ft 46 CFR5.610 SAT UNSAT
Radar Observer Endorsement 46 CFR15.815 SAT UNSAT
Additional Operator ofr voyage > 12 hours 46 CFR15.705(d) SAT UNSAT
Licensed Chief Engineer > 200 GT 46 CFR15.820 SAT UNSAT
Designated Duty Engineer Equivalent 46 CFR15.915 SAT UNSAT
Record of Operator's familiarity with area (Pilotage) 46 CFR15.812 SAT UNSAT
Certificate of Documentation 46 CFR13 SAT UNSAT
Official Number affixed on interior structural member 46 CFR67.121 SAT UNSAT
State Registration < 5 Net Tons   SAT UNSAT
State numbering certificate on board 33 CFR173.21 SAT UNSAT
3" state numbers on each bow 33 CFR173.27 SAT UNSAT
Endorsed for coastwise trade 46 CFR19 SAT UNSAT
Evidence of complete Drug and Alcohol testing, education and employee assistance program 46 CFR16 SAT UNSAT
Review vessel's log for marine casualties. Operator aware of marine casualty reporting requirements. 46 CFR04 SAT UNSAT
Vessel name marked on bow, homeport on stern 46 CFR67.123 SAT UNSAT
       
NAVIGATION SAFETY EQUIPMENT      
Marine Radar (Vessels > 12 meters - 39.4 ft LOA) 33 CFR164.72 SAT UNSAT
Navigation Lights w/screens if > 20 meters COLREGS 33 33 CFR164 SAT UNSAT
Searchlight 33 CFR164 SAT UNSAT
Magnetic compass 33 CFR164 SAT UNSAT
Echo Depth Sounding device (8/2/2001) 33 CFR164 SAT UNSAT
Electronic Position Fixing Device (>3 nm) 33 CFR164 SAT UNSAT
Charts/Maps - Inland water - current editions, corrections 33 CFR164 SAT UNSAT
Outside navigable waters (3 nm) - current corrected editions 33 CFR164 SAT UNSAT
General Publications - currently corrected edition of, or an applicable currently corrected extract from each of the following publications for the area to be transited: 33 CFR164 SAT UNSAT
Inland Navigation Rules (Vessels > 12 meters) 33 CFR164 SAT UNSAT
Notices to Mariners / Local Notices to Mariners 33 CFR164 SAT UNSAT
Tidal Current Tables 33 CFR164 SAT UNSAT
Tide Tables 33 CFR164 SAT UNSAT
U.S. Coast Pilot 33 CFR164 SAT UNSAT
Coast Guard Light List 33 CFR164 SAT UNSAT
       
COMMUNICATIONS      
VHF-FM Radio - Continous monitor of Channel 13 and 16 33 CFR164.72 SAT UNSAT
Ship Radio Station License (Vessels > 26 ft)   SAT UNSAT
Radio Operator's Permit (FCC)   SAT UNSAT
       
UNDERWAY TESTS      

Tests and Inspections Logged:

Vessel embarking on voyage > 24 hours or new operator assumes command

  • Steering
  • Navigation equipment
  • Communications
  • Lights
  • Terminal gear
  • Propulsion systems

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FIREFIGHTING      
Portable fire extinguishers (CO2/HALON) proper size, number, hydrostatic test, location 46 CFR25.30-10 SAT UNSAT
Fixed Fire extinguishers 46 CFR25.30-15 SAT UNSAT
Hydro test 46 CFR147.65 SAT UNSAT
Time delays 46 CFR76.15-10 SAT UNSAT
       
MARINE SANITATION DEVICE      
Installed toilet; operational 33 CFR159.7 SAT UNSAT
Overboard valve for holding tank closed within 3 nm of shore 33 CFR159.53 SAT UNSAT
Types I and II must be CG Approved 33 CFR159.7 SAT UNSAT
Type III CG approval label not required on tank      
       
GARBAGE POLLUTION PREVENTION      
Garbage placard posted on vessels > 26 feet 33 CFR151.59 SAT UNSAT
Waste Management plan for vessels > 40 feet 33 CFR151.57 SAT UNSAT
Garbage log for vessels > 40 feet outside 3 nm 33 CFR151.55 SAT UNSAT
       
LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT      
Personnel floatation devices w/ 31 sq inches retro tape. With light outside boundary line. Type I required on all vessels > 40 feet 46 CFR25.25 (a) SAT UNSAT
Ring life buoy for vessels > 26 feet (White/Orange) 46 CFR25.25 (d) SAT UNSAT
EPIRB for vessels > 36 feet outside 3 nm   SAT UNSAT
Work vest stowage   SAT UNSAT
       
OIL PREVENTION POLLUTION      
Oil Pollution placard (Vessels > 26 feet) 33 CFR155.450 SAT UNSAT
Pumping, Piping and Discharge system for oily water mixtures 33 CFR155.410 SAT UNSAT
Oil containment system at hose connections, vents and fills 33 CFR155.320 SAT UNSAT
Oil transfer procedures available and posted where easily seen and used by crew during oil transfers (250 bbls or more) 33 CFR155.720 SAT UNSAT
       
TOWLINE & TERMINAL GEAR      
Records for towline: initial minimum breaking strength and/or record of retest onboard or in office 33 CFR164.74 SAT UNSAT
Records indicating company program to routinely inspect and evaluate serviceability of the towline   SAT UNSAT

Visual observation of towline / tow wire on deck:

  • Free of knots
  • Spliced with thimble or poured socket
  • Free of wire clips (except for temp repairs, minimum of 5 wire clips)
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TOWLINE & TERMINAL GEAR - TOWING ALONGSIDE AND PUSHING AHEAD 33 CFR164.76 SAT UNSAT

Visual observation of the towline / tow wire on deck:

  • Free of knots
  • Spliced with thimble or poured socket
  • Free of wire clips (except for temp repairs, minimum of 5 wire clips)
     
       
TERMINAL GEAR      

Visual Inspection:

  • Inadequate strength/size/environment
  • Safety shackles - minimum of 1 nut & securing device (w/cotter pin or other device)
  • Towline protected from chafing
  • Towline release (as for line, spool off wire)
  • Towline winch if not towing with synthetic or natural line
  • Drum fitted with brake if equipped with winch

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MISCELLANEOUS      

The scope of this examination does not limit the marine inspector from ensuring the vessels seaworthiness for its intended voyage and service.

While this checklist is a useful tool, it shall not bind the marine inspector when evaluating unlisted hazardous conditions.

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General - No UTV's granted exemptions by COTP for limited geographic area, assistance towing or pollution response, public vessels 46 CFR27.100    
General alarm with contact maker, red light and warning sign in engine room, tested weekly. PA System in lieu of general alarm is okay if it meets the same

46 CFR27.305 new

46 CFR27.205 existing

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Two way comms with engine room - not required if twin screw or engine control <10 feet from engine room access

46 CFR27.315 new

46 CFR27.215 existing

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Monthly crew training drills - firefighting procedures/drill monthly, safety orientation within 24 hours of reporting aboard unless participating in drills/training within a month, verify by deck log or other documentation 46 CFR27.340 SAT UNSAT
Fire detection system - automatic audible/visual alarms at control panel

46 CFR27.310 new

46 CFR27.210 existing

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