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Initial VSC Training Program
PurposePurpose
To qualify membersTo qualify membersas Vessel Examinersas Vessel Examiners
Vessel Examiners – We DeliverVessel Examiners – We Deliver
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Chapter 1 one of three
DefinitionsDefinitions
The VSC ProgramThe VSC Program
The Vessel ExaminerThe Vessel Examiner
The Vessel Safety The Vessel Safety CheckCheck
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Chapter 1 – The Vessel Safety Check Program
VSCs are generally VSCs are generally performed on performed on recreational boats recreational boats under 65 feet. VSC under 65 feet. VSC requirements parallel requirements parallel federal regulations federal regulations regarding equipment regarding equipment and safety conditions and safety conditions of the vessel. of the vessel.
Vessel Examiners – We DeliverVessel Examiners – We Deliver
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Chapter 1 two of three
Vessels eligible for the Vessels eligible for the VSCVSC
Vessels NOT eligible Vessels NOT eligible for the VSCfor the VSC
Activities beyond the Activities beyond the scope of the VSC scope of the VSC
Relations with Law Relations with Law Enforcement officialsEnforcement officials
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Chapter 1 three of three
District supervision of District supervision of the VSC Programthe VSC Program
VSC performed VSC performed outside your home outside your home DistrictDistrict
Vessel Examiner Vessel Examiner qualificationsqualifications
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Chapter 2 – Vessel Safety Check Techniques This chapter This chapter
addresses the addresses the techniques that the techniques that the Vessel Examiner Vessel Examiner should be aware of should be aware of and adhere to when and adhere to when performing a Vessel performing a Vessel Safety CheckSafety Check
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Chapter 3 – The VSC Decal Requirements This chapter
focuses on what the Vessel Examiner and the boater need to understand to ensure the safety of the boat and its passengers.
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Coast Guard Approved and Certified Equipment
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Vessel Safety Check Decal Requirements
ITEM 1 - Display of NumbersITEM 1 - Display of Numbers
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Letters and numbers must be:At least 3” high.Block-type letters.Color contrast with hull color.Space or hyphen between letters and numbers equal to the width of another letter except “I”.Attached to forward half of the boat.State decal is placed according to the requirements of the state of registration
(Aft of numbers in Washington)
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Boat Numbers
WN 1234 AB
CHARACTERSBlock not less than
3 inches high
COLORMust be of a ColorContrasting to the
Background
SPACINGHyphen or Equivalent SpaceBetween 3 Parts of Number
PLACEMENTPainted or Attached to Each Side of Bow
Always Read Left to Right
WN 1234 ABWN-1234-AB
WN1234ABFL 1234 AB
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Not permanently attached Not block No spaces
Under overhang Not contrasting color
Incorrect numbers
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Dark numbers on a tinted window and no spaces
Backwards (right to left)
Incorrect numbers (cont.)
Check both sides
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Registration / DocumentationState Registration
• Must be registered in the State of principal use.Documented vessel with a hailing port of Washington or Oregon must be registered.Documented vessel owned in Idaho is not required to be registered.
• Vessel numbers are obtained from the State.Vessel numbers remain with the vessel after it is sold. Unless sold to outside of the State.Some boats don’t require registration. Check State requirements.
• If operator’s name doesn’t match owner’s, VE must be satisfied that the operator is authorized to use the boat.
• Verify that registration # on boat agrees with registration papers.• Check Registration is signed.• Check hasn’t passed the expiration date.• Must be aboard whenever vessel is being used.
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Reading the Washington State “Registration Certificate” for a registered vessel
Owner(s)
Hull Id NumberExpiration Date
Registration Number
Documentation Official Number (if is documented)
Signature(s)
PJGPJ12
Fuel TypeG = gasolineD = Diesel
Lengthfeet
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Documented Vessel• Documentation managed by US Coast Guard. • Name & hailing port (city & state) must be together, clearly visible,
at least 4 inches, & on exterior of hull.• Official # must be permanently marked (can’t be obliterated) on
interior structure of hull in block Arabic #s, at least 3 inches high, clearly visible, preceded by letters “No.”.
• Name, hailing port, & official # on boat must agree with documentation.
• State revenue decal must be affixed to boat per State requirements.Required to Not show State registration #.Washington State decals must be affixed to both sides of forward half of vessel.Oregon State decals must be affixed to both sides of aft half of vessel.Idaho no decal is required.
• Check within passed the expiration date.• Documentation must be aboard whenever vessel is being used.
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Vessel Name
Official Number Hull Id Number
Hailing Port
Owner / Operator
Expiration Date
How to read a “Certificate of Documentation” for a documented vessel
Lengthfeet
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Name & Port are not clearly legible or visible.
Proper & permanent Documentation #
Note: on inside of hull & over coated
State decal on fwd half of boat
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Vessel Safety Check
ITEM 2 – Registration / DocumentationITEM 2 – Registration / Documentation
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The Legal Paperwork one of two
State RegistrationMust be registered in the state of principal use.Vessel numbers are obtained from the State Vessel numbers remain with the vessel after it is sold.
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The Legal Paperwork two of two
Documented Vessel 5 or more net tons (capacity). Pleasure use only. Owner must be US Citizen.
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Hull Identification Number
HINHIN Usually on Starboard Side of TransomUsually on Starboard Side of Transom Must be on hull not top structure. May near Must be on hull not top structure. May near
the waterlinethe waterline
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Hull Identification Number
Before July 31, 1984 Before July 31, 1984
Since August 1, 1984Since August 1, 1984
MANUFACTURERSI.D. CODE
HULL SERIALNUMBER
DATE OFCERTIFICATION
A B C 4 5 6 7 8 M 7 3 E
A B C 4 5 6 7 8 A 4 9 2
MANUFACTURERSI.D. CODE
MANUFACTURERSI.D. CODE
HULL SERIALNUMBER
HULL SERIALNUMBER
DATE OFCERTIFICATION
OPTIONAL METHODDATE OFCERTIFICATION
MODELYEAR
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Measuring the Length of Boats
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Decal Requirements
ITEM 3 – Life Jackets (PFDs)ITEM 3 – Life Jackets (PFDs)
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Life Jackets (PFDs) one of two
Must Be Coast Guard approved Must Be Coast Guard approved and suitable size for wearerand suitable size for wearer
For boats Less than 16’ For boats Less than 16’ One wearable for each personOne wearable for each person
For boats 16’ and longer For boats 16’ and longer One wearable for each person One wearable for each person PLUS one throwable on the boatPLUS one throwable on the boat
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Destroy
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Type IV Throwable
Designed to be thrown, NOT WORN.Designed to be thrown, NOT WORN. Must have on aboard for boats 16 feet or Must have on aboard for boats 16 feet or
longer.longer.
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Type V
May provide the May provide the performance of Type performance of Type I, II or III as marked I, II or III as marked on the labelon the label
The label may state The label may state “approved only when “approved only when worn”, if so, it must be worn”, if so, it must be worn during the VSC. worn during the VSC.
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Fully inflatable Life Jacket
Must be worn!Must be worn! May perform as a type May perform as a type
II or III when inflatedII or III when inflated Manual and/or Manual and/or
automatic inflatableautomatic inflatable Checking this deviceChecking this device
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PWC Riding & Water Skiing
PWCs (AKA Jet Skies) and Water Skiers can PWCs (AKA Jet Skies) and Water Skiers can easily exceed the structural capability of regular easily exceed the structural capability of regular life jackets. They may tear off on impact.life jackets. They may tear off on impact.
ThereforeTherefore
Speed Rated Life Jackets are required on PWCs Speed Rated Life Jackets are required on PWCs and Water Skiers. They are available rated to and Water Skiers. They are available rated to
50 MPH – 75 MPH – 100 MPH50 MPH – 75 MPH – 100 MPH
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Decal Requirements
ITEM 4 – Visual Distress SignalsITEM 4 – Visual Distress Signals
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Visual Distress Signal Required
Approved VDS for:Approved VDS for: All vessels > 16 feetAll vessels > 16 feet Operating on the “high seas”, Great Lakes Operating on the “high seas”, Great Lakes
or Coastal waters of the USor Coastal waters of the US ALL other boats must carry a suitable ALL other boats must carry a suitable
means of distress signalingmeans of distress signaling Others need not be USCG approved Others need not be USCG approved
( Flashlight, etc)( Flashlight, etc)
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Visual Distress Signals
Day - NightDay - Night
Pyrotechnic - Non-PyrotechnicPyrotechnic - Non-Pyrotechnic
Coastal Waters - Great Lakes –Coastal Waters - Great Lakes –
Inland Waters Inland Waters
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Non Pyrotechnic Visual Distress Signals DayDay
NightNight
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Visual Distress Signals (VDS)
Pyrotechnic Devices
Orange Smoke (Day)
Hand Held Flares (Day & Night)
Aerial Flares (Day & Night)
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Visual Distress Signals (VDS)
Nighttime Non-Pyrotechnic Devices
Flash Light (SOS)
Strobe Light (Inland Waters Only)
50-70 Flashes per Minute
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Decal Requirements
ITEM 5 – Fire ExtinguishersITEM 5 – Fire Extinguishers
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Fire Extinguishers
Must be Coast Guard approvedMust be Coast Guard approved Coast Guard classificationCoast Guard classification
B-I, B-IIB-I, B-II Indicates weight of agentIndicates weight of agent Type of fireType of fire
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Types of Fire Extinguishers
Carbon DioxideCarbon Dioxide
Dry ChemicalsDry Chemicals
FE 241, FM 200 &Halotron*
*Replacements for Halon
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Class B Fire Extinguishers
Coast GuardClassification (type-size)
Underwriter’s Laboratory
Listing
Carbon Dioxide
(lbs.)
DryChemical
(lbs.)
Halon(lbs.)
B-I B-II
5B 10B
4 15
2 10
2.5 10
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Minimum Number of Hand PortableFire Extinguishers With and Without
Fixed Extinguishing Systems
Length of Vessel
Less than 26 feet
26 ft. to under 40 ft.
40 ft. to 65 ft.
No fixedsystem in
machinery space
Fixed fireextinguishing
system inmachinery space
1 B-I
2 B-I or 1 B-II
3 B-I or1 B-I and 1 B-II
None
1 B-I
2 B-I or 1 B-II
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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
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Decal Requirements
ITEM 6 - VentilationITEM 6 - Ventilation
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Ventilation System
General Precautions:Use your Nose If you smell gasoline,
DO NOT START THE ENGINE.
Find the source of the leak and fix it!
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Ventilation
Ventilation is not required in open boats. (Engine and Fuel tank are out in the open.)
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Ventilation SystemsPowered Ventilation Systems
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Ventilation SystemsPowered Ventilation Systems
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Natural Ventilation
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Have Proper Ventilation
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Warning Label
WarningWarning
Gas vapors can explodeGas vapors can explode
Before starting engine, check engine Before starting engine, check engine compartment and bilge for gas vapors compartment and bilge for gas vapors
(Sniff) (Sniff)
Then - operate blower for four minutesThen - operate blower for four minutes
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Decal Requirements
ITEM 7 – Backfire Flame ControlITEM 7 – Backfire Flame Control
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Inboard Engines Must Have Backfire Flame Control
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Backfire Flame Control
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Decal Requirements
ITEM 8 – Sound Producing DevicesITEM 8 – Sound Producing Devices
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Sound Producing Devices
Electric HornElectric Horn
AirhornAirhorn
Coach’s WhistleCoach’s Whistle
WhistleWhistle
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Sound Producing Devices
Audibility Range Required:
Less than 65 feet long ----- 0.5 mile
Longer than 65 feet ----- 1 mile
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Requirements over 39.4 ft. *?
Whistle or hornWhistle or horn
BellBell
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PWC Operator Should Have Whistle Attached To Life Jacket.
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Decal Requirements
ITEM 9 – Navigation LightsITEM 9 – Navigation Lights
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Definitions
SidelightSidelight SternlightSternlight Towing lightTowing light All-Around lightAll-Around light Flashing lightFlashing light Special flashing lightSpecial flashing light
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Arc of visibility
Port – red 112.5Port – red 112.5oo
Starboard – green Starboard – green 112.5112.5oo
Stern – white 135Stern – white 135oo
Masthead – white 225Masthead – white 225oo
Anchor –Anchor – white 360white 360oo
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Vessels under 65 feet
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Vessels under 39.4 feet may:
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Sail <23 feet and Vessel under oars may:
Carry a flashlight or lantern Carry a flashlight or lantern showing a white light that could showing a white light that could be displayed in time to prevent a be displayed in time to prevent a collisioncollision
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Additional Requirements
Anchor lightsAnchor lights ExclusionsExclusions
Sailboat when under Sailboat when under power is a power boatpower is a power boat
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Decal Requirements
ITEM 10 – Pollution PlacardITEM 10 – Pollution Placard
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The Federal WaterThe Federal WaterPollution Control ActPollution Control Act
Prohibits the discharge of oil or hazardous substances which may be Prohibits the discharge of oil or hazardous substances which may be
harmful into U.S. navigable waters.harmful into U.S. navigable waters.
Vessels longer than 26 feet must display a placardVessels longer than 26 feet must display a placard 5 x 8 durable material5 x 8 durable material In a conspicuous place near pump station and machinery spaceIn a conspicuous place near pump station and machinery space
May be ordered free from USPS Insurance Provider on VSC Web Site
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Decal Requirements
ITEM 11 – MARPOL PlacardITEM 11 – MARPOL Placard
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MARPOL Placards
The “The “International Convention for the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships” Prevention of Pollution from Ships” (Marine Pollution Limitation(Marine Pollution Limitation = = MARPOL MARPOL
ANNEX V)ANNEX V) places limitations on the places limitations on the discharge of garbage from vessels. It is discharge of garbage from vessels. It is illegal to dump plastic anywhere in the illegal to dump plastic anywhere in the ocean or navigable waters of the United ocean or navigable waters of the United States.States.
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MARPOL Placard
May be ordered free from USPS Insurance Provider on VSC Web Site
United States vessels of 26 feet or longer must display, in a prominent United States vessels of 26 feet or longer must display, in a prominent location, a durable, placard at least 4 x 9 inches notifying the crew and location, a durable, placard at least 4 x 9 inches notifying the crew and passengers of the discharge restrictions.passengers of the discharge restrictions.
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MARPOL Exceptions
Recreational vessels used exclusively Recreational vessels used exclusively in the Great Lakes may use the Annex in the Great Lakes may use the Annex V placards or a specially developed V placards or a specially developed placard that prohibits the dumping of placard that prohibits the dumping of garbage.garbage.
The trash The trash placardplacard is NOT required on is NOT required on
inland lakes and sole state waters.inland lakes and sole state waters.
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Trash Plan Requirement
Boats 40 ft or longer and are equipped Boats 40 ft or longer and are equipped with a galley and berthing must have a with a galley and berthing must have a writtenwritten
Trash Management PlanTrash Management Plan
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Decal Requirements
ITEM 12 – Marine Sanitation DevicesITEM 12 – Marine Sanitation Devices
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MSD Requirements
All recreational vessels with installed toilet All recreational vessels with installed toilet facilities facilities MUSTMUST have an operable marine have an operable marine sanitation device (MSD) on board. Direct sanitation device (MSD) on board. Direct discharge toilets are illegal.discharge toilets are illegal. Vessels < 65 feet may install type I, II or III Vessels < 65 feet may install type I, II or III
MSD MSD Vessels longer than or equal to 65 feet Vessels longer than or equal to 65 feet
must install a type II or III MSDmust install a type II or III MSD
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Types of MSD
Type I and Type II devices have the Type I and Type II devices have the ability to treat waste and discharge ability to treat waste and discharge overboard. overboard.
Type III devices re-circulate waste. Type III devices re-circulate waste. They are discharged at a pump out They are discharged at a pump out station or offshore in a legal dumping station or offshore in a legal dumping area.area.
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No-Discharge Area
A Type I or II flow-through MSD must be adequately secured while the vessel is in a no-discharge area to prevent any overboard discharge of treated or untreated sewage.
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Decal Requirements
ITEM 13 – Navigation RulesITEM 13 – Navigation Rules
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Carriage of Inland Navigation Rules
Self propelled vessel Self propelled vessel 39.4 feet or longer shall 39.4 feet or longer shall carry on board and carry on board and maintain for ready maintain for ready reference a complete reference a complete and current copy of the and current copy of the Navigation Rules. Navigation Rules.
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Decal Requirements
ITEM 14 – State and Local RequirementsITEM 14 – State and Local Requirements
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State and Local Requirements
The requirements of the state where the VSC The requirements of the state where the VSC is conducted will be included in the VSC. is conducted will be included in the VSC.
While states may require liability insurance, While states may require liability insurance, license restrictions, or specific activity license restrictions, or specific activity equipment, only equipment directly related to equipment, only equipment directly related to vessel safety or items on the VSC checklist vessel safety or items on the VSC checklist will be considered.will be considered.
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Vessel Check Decal Requirements
ITEM 15 – Overall Vessel ConditionITEM 15 – Overall Vessel Condition
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Overall Vessel Condition
The vessel must be in safe overall The vessel must be in safe overall condition in order to meet the finalcondition in order to meet the final requirement for the VSC decal. requirement for the VSC decal.
Items critical to the safety of the vessel Items critical to the safety of the vessel must be acceptable before the VE awards must be acceptable before the VE awards the VSC decal.the VSC decal.
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Overall Vessel Condition
Deck free of hazardsDeck free of hazards Clean BilgeClean Bilge Electrical SystemsElectrical Systems Fuel SystemsFuel Systems GalleyGalley Heating SystemHeating System
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Electrical and Fuel Systems
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Galley and Heating Systems
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Recommendedand
Discussion Items
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Marine Radio
Distress CallsDistress Calls MAYDAYMAYDAY PAN-PANPAN-PAN SECURITYSECURITY
Radio LicensesRadio Licenses Radio Listening WatchRadio Listening Watch DCS Radios & GPSDCS Radios & GPS False Distress SignalsFalse Distress Signals
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Dewatering Devices and Backup
At least one effective At least one effective dewatering devicedewatering device
Also one manual Also one manual device such as a pail device such as a pail or hand pumpor hand pump
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Mounted Fire Extinguishers
While it is NOT While it is NOT required to mount required to mount fire extinguishers, it fire extinguishers, it is recommended is recommended that they be that they be mounted in a readily mounted in a readily visible and visible and consistent location consistent location known to all aboard.known to all aboard.
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Should Have An Anchor And Line Suitable For Boat And Boating Area.
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First Aid Kits
Boaters are encouraged Boaters are encouraged to carry additional to carry additional safety equipment safety equipment including a First Aid including a First Aid Kit. These can be Kit. These can be purchased in various purchased in various sizes, depending on the sizes, depending on the type of boating a person type of boating a person does (small lakes versus does (small lakes versus offshore cruising). offshore cruising).
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Person in Water Kits
A line attached to the A line attached to the Life Jacket or ring Life Jacket or ring thrown to a PIW will thrown to a PIW will provide a means for provide a means for pulling the Person in pulling the Person in the Water back to the Water back to the vessel.the vessel.
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VDS Onboard for Inland Use
Although not Although not required it is required it is always a good always a good idea to have a idea to have a way to signal for way to signal for HELPHELP..
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Capacity Plate Information OutboardsOutboards
U.S. Coast Guard Capacity InformationU.S. Coast Guard Capacity InformationMaximum Horse PowerMaximum Horse PowerMaximum Persons CapacityMaximum Persons CapacityMaximum Weight CapacityMaximum Weight Capacity
• Persons Motor & Gear Persons Motor & Gear InboardsInboards
U.S. Coast Guard Capacity InformationU.S. Coast Guard Capacity InformationMaximum Persons CapacityMaximum Persons CapacityMaximum Weight CapacityMaximum Weight Capacity
• Persons Motor & GearPersons Motor & Gear
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Capacity Plate for Outboards
U.S. COAST GUARD CAPACITY INFORMATION
MAXIMUM HORSE POWERMAXIMUM PERSONS CAPACITY (POUNDS)MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY
PERSONS MOTOR & GEAR (POUNDS)
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Capacity Plate for Inboards
U.S. COAST GUARD CAPACITY INFORMATION
MAXIMUM PERSONS CAPACITY (POUNDS)MAXIMUM WEIGHT CAPACITY
PERSONS MOTOR & GEAR (POUNDS)
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Compliance Plate
THIS BOAT COMPLIES WITH U.S. COST GUARDSAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OFCERTIFICATION
MODEL NO. SERIAL NO.
MFD BY
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Discussion Items one of two
a. Accident reporting / a. Accident reporting / Owner responsibilityOwner responsibility
b. Offshore Operationb. Offshore Operation
c. Nautical Charts / c. Nautical Charts / Navigation AidsNavigation Aids
d. Survival Tips / First d. Survival Tips / First AidAid
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Discussion Items two of two
e. Fueling / Fuel Mgt.e. Fueling / Fuel Mgt.
f. Float Plan / Weather f. Float Plan / Weather & Sea Conditions& Sea Conditions
g. Insurance g. Insurance ConsiderationsConsiderations
h. Boating Check Listh. Boating Check List
i. Safe Boating Classesi. Safe Boating Classes
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Some more topics for discussion
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Warning Systems
Fire DetectorsSmoke DetectorsCombustible Fumes DetectorsCarbon Monoxide Detectors Fire Extinguisher Alarms
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Emergency Gear Bag
Emergency Gear Bag
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Chapter 5 – Forms and Materials
This chapter This chapter provides provides information on information on resources and resources and forms applicable to forms applicable to the Vessel Safety the Vessel Safety Check ProgramCheck Program..
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Chapter 5
Federal Requirements PamphletFederal Requirements Pamphlet Coast Guard InfolineCoast Guard Infoline State Boating HandbookState Boating Handbook VSC Form 7012VSC Form 7012
Submitted to Squadron ChairSubmitted to Squadron ChairChair files online with HQChair files online with HQ
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Useful WEB Sites
USPS National Page – – wwwwww..USPS.orgUSPS.org
USPS VSC Pg - USPS VSC Pg - www.usps.org/national/vsc/www.usps.org/national/vsc/ VSC National Public Page – – www.SafetySeal.netwww.SafetySeal.net CG Auxiliary National Page –– wwwwww..CGAUX.orgCGAUX.org
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Thank you for Thank you for your attentionyour attention
and and enjoy the VSC enjoy the VSC
programprogram
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Not permanently attached Not block No spaces
Under overhang Not contrasting color
Incorrect numbers
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Dark numbers on a tinted window and no spaces
Backwards (right to left)
Incorrect numbers (cont.)
Check both sides
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Registration / DocumentationState Registration (in Oregon called “Certificate of Number”)
• Must be registered in the State of principal use.
Documented vessel with a hailing port of Washington or Oregon must be registered.
Documented vessel with a hailing port of Idaho is not required to be registered.
• Vessel numbers are obtained from the State.
Vessel numbers remain with the vessel after it is sold. Unless sold to outside of the State.
Some boats don’t require registration. Check State requirements.
• If operator’s name doesn’t match owner’s, VE must be satisfied that the operator is authorized to use the boat.
• Verify that registration # on boat agrees with registration papers.
• Check Registration is signed.
• Check hasn’t passed the expiration date.
• Must be aboard whenever vessel is being used.
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Reading the Washington State “Registration Certificate” for a registered vessel
Owner(s)
Hull Id Number
Expiration Date
Registration Number
Documentation Official Number (if is documented)
Signature(s)
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Fuel TypeG = gasolineD = Diesel
Lengthfeet
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Documented Vessel• Must be at least 5 net tons.
• Vessel owned by an U.S. citizen or corporation.
• Documentation is obtained from the US Coast Guard.
• Verify name & hailing port (city & state) are mark together, clearly legible & visible, height at least 4 inches, & on exterior of hull.
• Verify official # is permanently marked (can’t be obliterated) on interior structure of hull in block Arabic #s, height at least 3 inches, clearly visible, & preceded by letters “No.”.
• Verify name, hailing port, & official # on boat agrees with documentation papers.
• Check State registration decal is affixed to boat per State requirements.
Required to Not show State registration #.
Washington State decals must be affixed to both sides of forward half of vessel.
Oregon State decals must be affixed to both sides of aft half of vessel.
Idaho no decal is required.
• Check hasn’t passed the expiration date.
• Must be aboard whenever vessel is being used.
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Vessel Name
Official Number Hull Id Number
Hailing Port
Owner / Operator
Expiration Date
How to read a “Certificate of Documentation” for a documented vessel
Lengthfeet
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Name & Port are not clearly legible or visible.
Proper & permanent Documentation #
Note: on inside of hull & over coated
State decal on fwd half of boat
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Pollution Placard
VSCM pg 25 & Fed’l & ABWH & AVEM pg 3-37 & 6-56
Vessels 26 ft in length & over must display a placard at least 5 by 8 inches, made of durable material, fixed in a conspicuous place in the machinery spaces, or at the bilge pump control station, stating the following:
A vessel with propulsion machinery must have the capacity to retain oil mixtures on board and a fixed or portable method to discharge oil waste to a reception facility is required. For a recreational boat a bucket of bailer is suitable.
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MARPOL Trash PlacardUnited States vessels of 26 feet or longer must display, in a prominent location, a durable, placard at least 4 x 9 inches notifying the crew and passengers of the discharge restrictions.
United States oceangoing vessels of 40 ft or longer, which are engaged in commerce or equipped with a galley & berthing, must have a written Waste Management Plan describing the procedures for collecting, processing, storing and discharging garbage, and designate the person who is in charge of carrying out the plan.
VSCM pg 25 & Fed’l & ABWH & AVEM pg 3-37 & 6-57