**NOAA SMALL BOAT POLICY**

TABLE OF CONTENTS

[SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION 6](#section-1.-introduction)

[.01 Purpose 6](#purpose)

[.02 Wording 6](#wording)

[.03 Distribution 6](#distribution)

[.04 Waivers and Emergency Action 7](#waivers-and-emergency-action)

[.05 Other Guidance 7](#other-guidance)

[SECTION 2. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
9](#section-2.-roles-and-responsibilities)

[.01 Small Boat Safety Board and Policy Review
9](#small-boat-safety-board-and-policy-review)

[.02 Line Office Assistant Administrator
9](#line-office-assistant-administrator)

[.03 Line Office Small Boat Officer 9](#line-office-small-boat-officer)

[.04 Program Director 9](#program-director)

[.05 Vessel Operations Coordinator 10](#vessel-operations-coordinator)

[.06 Operator-in-Charge (OIC) 10](#operator-in-charge-oic)

[.07 Small Boat Operator 10](#small-boat-operator)

[.08 Crewmember 10](#crewmember)

[.09 Persons Other than Crew (Passengers)
10](#persons-other-than-crew-passengers)

[SECTION 3. SMALL BOAT GENERAL POLICIES
12](#section-3.-small-boat-general-policies)

[.01 Official Use 12](#official-use)

[.02 Transportation of Passengers 12](#transportation-of-passengers)

[.03 Small Boat Command Designation 12](#small-boat-command-designation)

[.04 Small Boat Control 12](#small-boat-control)

[.05 Personnel Authorized to Operate NOAA Small Boats
13](#personnel-authorized-to-operate-noaa-small-boats)

[.06 Seamanship and Conduct 13](#seamanship-and-conduct)

[.10 Alcohol, Drugs, Narcotics 13](#alcohol-drugs-narcotics)

[.11 Smoking Restrictions 13](#smoking-restrictions)

[SECTION 4. QUALIFICATION, EVALUATION AND DESIGNATION
15](#__RefHeading___Toc162083434)

[.01 Introduction 15](#introduction)

[.02 Small Boat Categories. 15](#small-boat-categories.)

[.03 Required Credentials and Training for Small Boat Operators
15](#required-credentials-and-training-for-small-boat-operators)

[.04 Operator Qualification Checklist
16](#operator-qualification-checklist)

[.05 Training for crewmembers 16](#training-for-crewmembers)

[.06 CPR and First Aid Training 16](#cpr-and-first-aid-training)

[.07 Documentation 16](#documentation)

[.08 Currency Requirements 16](#currency-requirements)

[.09 Delinquency 16](#delinquency)

[.10 Small Boat Operator Currency Responsibilities
17](#small-boat-operator-currency-responsibilities)

[SECTION 5. SAFE MANNING REQUIREMENTS
18](#section-5.-safe-manning-requirements)

[.11 General 18](#general)

[.12 Succession to Command 18](#succession-to-command)

[.13 Minimum Safe Manning Levels 18](#minimum-safe-manning-levels)

[SECTION 6. SMALL BOAT OPERATING PROCEDURES
20](#section-6.-small-boat-operating-procedures)

[.01 Prior to Engine Start-Up 20](#prior-to-engine-start-up)

[.02 Start-Up Procedures 23](#start-up-procedures)

[.03 Underway Operations 23](#underway-operations)

[.04 Shut-Down Procedures 24](#shut-down-procedures)

[.05 Office Float Plan Maintenance 25](#office-float-plan-maintenance)

[SECTION 7. SMALL BOAT CREW DUTY PERFORMANCE
27](#section-7.-small-boat-crew-duty-performance)

[.01 Crew Duty 27](#crew-duty)

[.02 Watch Standing (as per STCW chapter VII, section A-VIII-1)
27](#watch-standing-as-per-stcw-chapter-vii-section-a-viii-1)

[SECTION 8. MINIMUM EQUIPMENT 28](#section-8.-minimum-equipment)

[.01 Emergency Equipment 28](#emergency-equipment)

[b. Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
28](#b.-emergency-position-indicating-radio-beacon-epirb)

[c. Life rafts/floats 28](#c.-life-raftsfloats)

[d.. Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) and Immersion Suits
28](#__RefHeading___Toc162083463)

.02 Navigation Equip[ement 29](#a.-personal-protective-clothing)

[.03. Other 29](#a.-personal-protective-clothing)

[e. Personal Protective Clothing 29](#a.-personal-protective-clothing)

[SECTION 9. MEDICAL POLICY 30](#section-9.-medical-policy)

[.01 Medical Screening (blank) 30](#medical-screening)

[.02 Level of Medical Training 30](#__RefHeading___Toc162083467)

[.03 Medical Supply Carriage Requirements (blank)
30](#medical-supply-carriage-requirements)

[.04 Medical Oxygen 31](#medical-oxygen)

[.05 Recordkeeping 31](#recordkeeping)

[.06 Communicable Disease Control 31](#communicable-disease-control)

[.07 Pregnancy (blank) 31](#pregnancy)

[.08 Medical records (blank). 31](#medical-records.)

[.09 CPR and First Aid certifications 31](#__RefHeading___Toc162083474)

[SECTION 10. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 32](#section-10.-emergency-procedures)

[.01 Responsibility 32](#responsibility)

[.02 Emergency Drills 32](#emergency-drills)

[.03 Emergency Communications 32](#emergency-communications)

[.04 Emergency Procedures 33](#emergency-procedures)

[SECTION 11. ACCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION
34](#section-11.-accident-reporting-and-investigation)

[SECTION 12. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 35](#section-12.-hazardous-materials)

[SECTION 13. SMALL BOAT INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
36](#section-13.-small-boat-inspection-requirements)

[.01 General 36](#general-1)

[.02 Responsibility 36](#responsibility-1)

[[.03]{.mark} NMAO Inspection Procedure [(This needs further work. Must
have decision on ABYC standards)]{.mark}
36](#nmao-inspection-procedure-this-needs-further-work.-must-have-decision-on-abyc-standards)

.04 Canoes, kayaks, and rowboats
[36](#nmao-inspection-procedure-this-needs-further-work.-must-have-decision-on-abyc-standards)

[SECTION 14. SMALL BOAT ACQUISITIONS, ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS.
39](#__RefHeading___Toc162083487)

[.01 Small Boat Acquisition. 39](#small-boat-acquisition.)

[.02 Marine Surveys. 39](#marine-surveys.)

[.03 Alteration and Repair of Small Boats
40](#alteration-and-repair-of-small-boats)

[SECTION 15. NOAA Small Boat Identification and Registration
41](#section-15.-noaa-small-boat-identification-and-registration)

[.01 General. 41](#general.)

[.02 Requirements. 41](#requirements.)

[.03 Responsibility. 41](#responsibility.)

[.04 Visual Identification. 41](#visual-identification.)

[.05 Exemptions. 44](#exemptions.)

[.06 Flags. 44](#flags.)

[.07 NOAA Hull Registration Numbers.
45](#noaa-hull-registration-numbers.)

[SECTION 16. CONFIGURATION
MANAGEMENT](#section-16.-configuration-management)
[49](#section-17.-maintenance)

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[SECTION 17. MAINTENANCE 49](#section-17.-maintenance)

[.01 General 49](#general-2)

[.02 Financial Support for Small Boat Maintenance
49](#financial-support-for-small-boat-maintenance)

[APPENDIX A -- NAO 209-XXX: Safety and Management of NOAA Small Boats
51](#appendix-a-nao-209-xxx-safety-and-management-of-noaa-small-boats)

[APPENDIX B -- Procedures of Risk Analysis and Management
52](#appendix-b-procedures-of-risk-analysis-and-management)

[APPENDIX C- Small Boat Operations Manual Table of Contents Template
57](#appendix-c--small-boat-operations-manual-table-of-contents-template)

[APPENDIX D Example - Operator/Crewmember Qualifications Letter (Hoggard
update)
61](#appendix-d-example---operatorcrewmember-qualifications-letter)

[Appendix E -- Minimum Small Boat Safety Equipment (Price update)
62](#appendix-e-minimum-small-boat-safety-equipment)

[Appendix F -- Minimum Small Boat Communication and Navigation Equipment
(Price)
64](#appendix-f-minimum-small-boat-communication-and-navigation-equipment)

[APPENDIX G -- First Aid Equipment Carriage Recommendations
65](#appendix-g-first-aid-equipment-carriage-requirements-recommendations.)

[Appendix H -- Examples of NOAA Small Boat Hull Markings
69](#appendix-h-examples-of-noaa-small-boat-hull-markings)

[APPENDIX XXX - Standards Of Competence For Seafarers Designated to
Provide Elementary First Aid
71](#appendix-xxx---standards-of-competence-for-seafarers-designated-to-provide-elementary-first-aid)

[APPENDIX XXX - Personal Floatation Devices Policy
72](#appendix-xxx---personal-floatation-devices-policy)

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## SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION {#section-1.-introduction .unnumbered}

### Purpose

> This document contains the Policy for standardized operations and
> management of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Service (NOAA) small
> boats. For the purposes of this Policy, "small boats" are defined as
> vessels less than 300 gross tons. The NOAA Small Boat Policy (NSBP, or
> "Policy") is designed to furnish policy guidance, enhance safety and
> promote operational readiness by addressing general operating
> procedures for all small boats operated under the authority of NOAA.
> It is not intended to cover every contingency which may arise nor
> every rule of safety in practice. This Policy at a minimum
> incorporates the required provisions defined by National Oceanic and
> Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrative Order (NAO) 209-XXX:
> Safety and Management of NOAA Small Boats, while also providing
> guidance specific to operations of NOAA small boats. All NOAA small
> boat operators, as well as employees and contractors involved in small
> boat operations shall adhere to this Policy.
>
> This Policy can be augmented by Line Office Small Boat Policy (LOSBP),
> however, the Line Office Vessel Policy can not diminish the minimum
> standards as set by this Policy or by NAO 209-XXX.

### Wording

> Words used in this Policy to denote mandatory or permissive actions
> are defined as follows:

a.  "Shall" or "must" means the procedure or standard is mandatory.

b.  "Should" means the procedure or standard is recommended.

c.  "May" and "need note" means that the procedure or standard is
    optional.

d.  "Will" means futurity of action only and does not indicate any
    degree of requirement for application of a procedure or meeting a
    standard.

### Distribution

> The current version of the Policy shall be made available on the Small
> Boat Safety Program website. Each Line Office that services a NOAA
> small boat shall have a time-stamped and updated hardcopy available,
> and if possible on board for viewing by anyone at anytime. This Policy
> shall be read by all NOAA employees and contractors, as well as
> partners and volunteers that may use NOAA small boats as part of their
> work. In addition, copies of this Policy will be distributed to
> partner law enforcement entities. Other interested parties may receive
> a copy upon request. If practical, the Operator-in-Charge (OIC) of a
> vessel is responsible for ensuring that an up-to-date copy of this
> Policy, the Line Office Policy (if in place) and a specific small boat
> operation manual are on board the boat.

### Waivers and Emergency Action

> The procedures and standards contained in this Policy constitute
> criteria necessary to promote the safe and efficient operation of NOAA
> small boats. Neither Operators nor Crewmembers shall be scheduled for,
> nor shall they engage in, boating activities unless they satisfy the
> requirements of this Policy. Only a Program Director may approve
> requests through the Vessel Operations Coordinator for waivers to
> these enclosed procedures, standards, and requirements for his/her
> Program. Emergency situations may warrant actions contrary to the
> dictates of this Policy. Emergency situations consist of conditions
> that could result in death, physical harm, property loss, or where
> environmental damage is likely, but only to the extent that the action
> is immediately necessary in order to prevent or minimize harm. Any
> deviations from these guidelines in this policy must be reported to
> the respective Program Director within 24 hours.

### Other Guidance

> This Policy provides guidance for operations and management of all
> NOAA small boats. Further guidance, references, directives, and
> details may be found in the Line Office Small Boat Policy, applicable
> Program Operational Risk Assessments, Small Boat Operations Manual
> (SBOM), Original Equipment Manuals (OEM), or applicable United States
> Coast Guard (USCG) and federal regulations.

a.  Supplemental Line Office Small Boat Policy

> Line Offices may issue policy relating to Small Boat Safety and Small
> Boat operations in addition to the Policy set in this document.
> Supplemental Line Office Small Boat Policy shall not diminish from
> this Policy.

b.  Annual Risk Assessment

> Every NOAA Line Office that operates small boats shall conduct,
> document, and review an Annual Risk Assessment for each qualified
> Class II, Class III, and Small Research Vessel (SRV) , as well as in
> general for Class A, Class I, Class II, and non-motorized small boats.
> The assessment shall be based on an evaluation of operational risks to
> personnel, small boat, environment, mission, and public relations.
> Guidelines for performing an Annual Risk Assessment can be found in
> [Appendix XXX]{.mark} of this Policy.

c.  Small Boat Operations Manual (SBOM)

> A small boat-specific SBOM is required for each qualified Class II,
> Class III, and Small Research Vessel (SRV), as well as in general for
> Class A, Class I, Class II, and non-motorized small boats. The manual
> shall be a compilation of instructions, procedures, regulations, and
> guidelines derived from that small boat's or a small boat Class'
> Operational Risk Assessment. A template outlining the topics to be
> included in a SBOM can be found in Appendix C of this Policy.

d.  Original Equipment Manual (OEM)

> Technical manuals for equipment installed aboard a qualified Class II,
> Class III, and Small Research Vessel (SRV) shall be kept onboard that
> small boat and may be used as specific guidance for safe operations
> and maintenance. For Class A, Class I and Class II small boats, as
> well as non-motorized small boats where it may not be practical to
> carry these aforementioned manuals onboard, a laminated copy of the
> operating procedures shall be sufficient.

## SECTION 2. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES {#section-2.-roles-and-responsibilities .unnumbered}

### Small Boat Safety Board and Policy Review

###  {#section-1 .unnumbered}

a.  Small Boat Safety Board

> The objective and purpose of the Small Boat Safety Board are reflected
> in its charter. A copy of the charter is included as [Appendix
> XXX]{.mark}.

b.  Policy Review

> It is the responsibility of each Line Office in NOAA to review this
> Policy annually and propose written policy changes to their Small Boat
> Safety Board representative. Significant proposed changes to the NOAA
> Small Boat Policy shall be reviewed by the SBSB. The chair of the SBSB
> is responsible for ensuring that any approved changes/additions to
> this Policy are forwarded to the Small Boat Safety Program Coordinator
> for distribution to Line Offices. Revisions to the NOAA Small Boat
> Policy will be implemented via the issuance of either technical
> directives or a new Policy edition, as required. Programs and
> operating units shall establish small boat working groups that will
> review this policy, ensuring that they can meet the stated safety and
> operational requirements. Issues pertaining to this policy shall be
> elevated to the Small Board Safety Board for review.

### Line Office Assistant Administrator

> The Assistant Administrator (AA) maintains overall responsibility for
> compliance with policies and for the safe use and management of all
> small boats within the Line Office.

### Line Office Small Boat Officer

> The Line Office Small Boat Officer represents both individual programs
> and the Line Office as a whole on all matters pertaining to small boat
> operations. He/she serves on NOAA's Small Boat Safety Board and the
> Line Office's Small Boat Committee. The Line Officer Small Boat
> Officer assists Line Office Regional Programs in carrying out safe and
> effective small boat operations, as well as coordinates Line Office
> compliance with [NAO 209-XXX]{.mark}, the requirements as set by this
> Policy and Line Office Small Boat Policy.

### Program Director

> The Program Director ensures implementation of and compliance with all
> policies for the safe use and management of small boats within a
> Program. The Program Director reviews and approves, via signature,
> written waivers of any requirement stipulated in this Policy.

### Vessel Operations Coordinator

> The Vessel Operations Coordinator (i.e., Operations Coordinator,
> Operations Manager, Marine Operations Coordinator, Navigation Response
> Team Leader or marine operations point of contact) for each Program,
> Laboratory, or Field Party is responsible for implementing all
> requirements in accordance with this Policy.
>
> The Vessel Operations Coordinator shall also manage and maintain small
> boat support costs, establish and maintain contact with all users, and
> manage all small boat operations personnel. The Vessel Operations
> Coordinator should address any conflicts or other problems arising
> from the daily operation or maintenance of small boats with his/her
> Program Director as soon as possible.

### Operator-in-Charge (OIC)

> The OIC is the single qualified individual responsible for the safe
> operation of a small boat and all embarked personnel while underway.
> In any case where more than one qualified Small Boat Operator or
> "captain" is aboard a small boat, only one individual shall be
> designated OIC. The OIC shall make the decision whether to conduct,
> postpone, or cancel operations based on weather, the status of the
> small boat, available personnel, and other pertinent factors, any of
> which could result in an unacceptable level of risk.

### Small Boat Operator

A Small Boat Operator must meet all requirements for certification and
be designated according to this policy. Small Boat Operators are
qualified to a level similar to that of the OIC, and are required
onboard during longer, more complex voyages, including overnight
voyages, as defined in Section 5 of this Policy. The Small Boat
Operator(s) assists with the oversight of all personnel aboard, and
helps to ensure that operations are conducted safely and efficiently, in
accordance with the OIC's instructions. The Small Boat Operator(s)
reports directly to the OIC while underway.

### Crewmember

An individual designated in writing capable of conducting small boat
operations (including underway operations, docking, anchoring,
communications, and emergency procedures) and must be able to assist the
Small Boat Operator in safely completing the mission. Crewmembers are
required onboard during longer, more complex voyages and/or those
voyages requiring the carriage of a large number of people, as defined
in Section 5 of this Policy. Crewmembers assist with all basic boat
procedures, including underway operations, anchoring, docking and
undocking, communications, and emergency procedures. Crewmembers report
directly to the OIC or Small Boat Operator currently on watch.

### Persons Other than Crew (Passengers)

Persons Other than Crew include researchers, educators, VIP's, members
of the media, interns, students, volunteers, or other personnel on board
to participate directly in the planned operations, as documented in the
Float Plan. All Persons Other than Crew must comply with this Policy and
follow the instructions and guidance of the OIC, Small Boat Operator(s),
and Crewmember(s). Any embarked person(s) who possess skills and
qualifications commensurate with a Crewmember's duties may assume a
Crewmember's role at the discretion of the OIC. In this case, the
embarked person/Crewmember shall not assume any mission-related duties
until his/her duties as a Crewmember are fulfilled.

## SECTION 3. SMALL BOAT GENERAL POLICIES  {#section-3.-small-boat-general-policies .unnumbered}

### .01 Official Use {#official-use .unnumbered}

> All NOAA small boats shall be used for official government purposes
> only. In determining whether a use is official, all pertinent factors
> shall be considered, including whether the use is essential to the
> completion of an operation, mission, or other legitimate NOAA function
> or activity, and whether it is consistent with the purpose for which
> the boat was acquired. Each Vessel Operations Coordinator or designee
> shall determine whether a proposed small boat underway operation is
> official. OIC's are responsible for the enforcement of this
> requirement.

### .02 Transportation of Passengers {#transportation-of-passengers .unnumbered}

> When permitted by this Policy or a Small Boat Operating Manual,
> non-mission critical personnel (passengers) may be transported on NOAA
> boats. Any such arrangements shall be prearranged and approved by the
> Vessel Operations Coordinator. Non-mission critical personnel may
> include members of the media, guests, VIPs or service organization
> personnel. The OIC has the authority to deny passage to any personnel
> that he or she determines to be unofficial. Approvals will be granted
> when:

a\. It is determined to be clearly in the interest of the Government.

b\. The embarked personnel will not interfere with NOAA operations.

> Special considerations should be given to carriage of minors on NOAA
> small boats. [WHAT SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS?]{.mark}
>
> The OIC may authorize the boarding and carriage of personnel in
> emergency situations involving the protection of life at sea. For
> further guidance consult NOAA Administrative Order (NAO) 217-106,
> "Transportation of Nongovernmental Personnel as Passengers on NOAA
> Vessels, Aircraft, and Motor Vehicles."

### .03 Small Boat Command Designation {#small-boat-command-designation .unnumbered}

> A Program Director is responsible for delegating authority of small
> boat operations to his/her Vessel Operations Coordinator. The Vessel
> Operations Coordinator is responsible for designating an OIC for each
> underway operation. The OIC has command authority over all Small Boat
> Operators, crewmembers, and other embarked personnel while underway.
> The OIC is also responsible for ensuring the safe conduct of the
> mission and compliance with all NOAA and Line Office policies and
> procedures.

### .04 Small Boat Control {#small-boat-control .unnumbered}

> A small boat when underway shall have a designated OIC or Small Boat
> Operator in control at all times. When conducting dive operations, a
> qualified Small Boat Operator shall be in control of the small boat.

###  {#section-2 .unnumbered}

### .05 Personnel Authorized to Operate NOAA Small Boats {#personnel-authorized-to-operate-noaa-small-boats .unnumbered}

> Only those personnel whose credentials meet training and certification
> requirements as per this Policy will be authorized to operate NOAA
> small boats. An authorization letter must be written for each
> qualified Small Boat Operator, identifying the specific small boats,
> or class of boats for which that operator is qualified. The
> authorization letter must be signed and maintained on file by the
> Small Boat Operator's Vessel Operations Coordinator. Personnel in
> training for OIC, Small Boat Operator, or crewmember designation may
> control the small boat under the direct supervision of an OIC or
> instructor for training purposes only.

### .06 Seamanship and Conduct {#seamanship-and-conduct .unnumbered}

> OIC's shall conduct small boat operations in such a manner as to avoid
> unnecessary hazards. All Small Boat Operators and Crewmembers must
> exercise prudent judgment and take proper action when dictated by
> emergencies that endanger life or property. No person may serve as a
> Small Boat Operator or Crewmember on a small boat if his physical or
> psychological condition could impair safe conduct of underway
> operations.

### Alcohol, Drugs, Narcotics

> Crewmembers shall not be scheduled for underway duty within eight
> hours of having consumed alcoholic beverages, narcotics, or drugs that
> may detrimentally impact cognitive or motor abilities. The consumption
> of these substances is prohibited onboard NOAA small boats.
>
> Crewmembers shall not consume alcoholic beverages during the
> eight-hour period prior to scheduled departure time. Any Crewmember or
> other embarked personnel who, in the opinion of the OIC, appears to be
> under the influence of alcohol, drugs or narcotics, will not be
> permitted aboard the small boat.

### .11 Smoking Restrictions {#smoking-restrictions .unnumbered}

> Smoking may be permitted aboard NOAA small boats outfitted with
> weather decks that are physically separated from the small boat's
> house, including all berthing, eating, and living spaces, the
> pilothouse, and all machinery spaces. Smoking is allowable on weather
> decks only.
>
> Smoking is prohibited within 50 feet of all NOAA vessels during
> fueling operations.
>
> Smoking shall not be permitted in the vicinity of fuel,
> flammable/combustible material, or battery storage areas, and such
> areas shall be labeled accordingly. Smoking shall not be permitted in
> the vicinity of any ventilation intake ducts. Identifying designated
> smoking area(s) that are physically removed from all mission-related
> working areas is strongly recommended.
>
> .12 Additional NOAA Policies
>
> Small boat operations must comply with all applicable NOAA policies.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc162083434 .anchor}SECTION 4. QUALIFICATION,
EVALUATION AND DESIGNATION

### Introduction

> **\
> **This chapter establishes policy and provides guidance for the
> evaluation, qualification, and designation of personnel involved in
> the operation of NOAA small boats. Each Vessel Operations Coordinator
> shall ensure that personnel are trained to achieve the stated
> qualifications and to maintain the level of proficiency and currency
> necessary to safely and effectively accomplish their assigned duties.
> The requirements described in this Policy shall be regarded as the
> minimum standard of personnel qualification.

### Small Boat Categories.

> [NAO 209-XXX]{.mark} defines the following small boat categories:

+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------+
| **Small Boat Category**  | **Definition**                            |
+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------+
| > Class A                | > less than 16 feet length overall        |
+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------+
| > Class I                | > 16 to less than 26 feet length overall  |
+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------+
| > Class II               | > 26 to less than 40 feet length overall  |
+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------+
| > Class III              | > 40 to 65 feet length overall            |
+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------+
| > Small Research Vessel  | > greater than 65 feet length overall but |
| >                        | > less than 300 gross tons                |
| > (SRV)                  |                                           |
+--------------------------+-------------------------------------------+

### Required Credentials and Training for Small Boat Operators

**Class A, I and II training:**

1.  **The USCG Auxiliary BS&S** (Boating Skills and Seamanship) or
    equivalent.

2.  **NOAA Component** and TCT: Adjusted toward the smaller boats.

    -   Administered by NOAA Line Office trainers,

    -   1-2 days in duration.

3.  **PQS** on site, developed by the LO with direction from the Small
    Boat Safety Program\
    -Advanced/Continuing Education- Local or program specific training
    (examples; Surf operations, dive operations, towing nets,
    trailering, survey launch, ice, whale hunting).

**Class IIQ, III and SRV:**

1.  **Appropriate USCG License or Uniformed Service OOD.**

2.  **NOAA Component:** Adjusted toward larger vessel operations (ex.
    more stability, watch standing).

3.  **PQS** and Advanced/Continuing Education.

> All Small Boat Operator candidates shall also meet minimum sea service
> requirements [(WHO DETERMINES THIS?)]{.mark}aboard the small boat(s)
> on which they will be employed, under the direct supervision of a
> qualified OIC. The class of small boat, the small boat's operating
> area(s), and small boat's mission shall be taken into account when
> determining an appropriate sea service requirement.

### Operator Qualification Checklist

###  {#section-3 .unnumbered}

> In addition to meeting the training and proficiency qualification
> standards above, Small Boat Operators must successfully complete a
> checkout process with their Vessel Operations Coordinator for each
> specific small boat on which the personnel will be employed. Upon
> completion of the checkout process, the Vessel Operations Coordinator
> must complete an Operator Qualifications Checklist form [(Appendix XXX
> \[old Appendix D\])]{.mark} for each person who will be working aboard
> any small boat(s) within that Line Office Program.

### Training for crewmembers

> All personnel other than Small Boat Operators are required to meet the
> training requirements defined in this Policy, and any additional
> standards set by the Program Director [and Line Office?.]{.mark}
> Personnel are required to receive small boat-specific training and
> must demonstrate to their Vessel Operations Coordinator knowledge of
> the procedures and equipment carried aboard the small boat(s) on which
> they will be employed.

### CPR and First Aid Training

> All Small Boat Operators shall have current Red Cross or equivalent
> certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including the
> use of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and First Aid.

### Documentation

> Copies of all training certificates and operator qualification
> checklists for all Small Boat Operators will be maintained by the
> Vessel Operations Coordinator for each Line Office Program.

### Currency Requirements

> All Small Boat Operator Qualification Checklists shall be validated
> annually by the Program Vessel Operations Coordinator to ensure
> currency of certifications, training requirements, and a measure of
> proficiency.

### Delinquency

> Small Boat Operators shall be considered delinquent and will be
> restricted from duties on their designated small boat(s) if the
> required training and certification requirements are not maintained in
> accordance with this Policy.

### Small Boat Operator Currency Responsibilities

> Although each Program Vessel Operations Coordinator will maintain
> records of personnel qualifications Small Boat Operators are
> responsible for tracking their own training and currency requirements
> in conjunction with the Vessel Operations Coordinator.
>
> Each Small Boat Operator should request training through the Program
> Director to maintain qualification and currency in advance of
> expiration dates, to ensure that their small boat qualifications
> remain uninterrupted.

## SECTION 5. SAFE MANNING REQUIREMENTS {#section-5.-safe-manning-requirements .unnumbered}

### General 

> All NOAA small boats shall be manned by qualified operators and
> crewmembers, with possible exceptions during emergency situations, to
> ensure that operations are conducted in a safe, efficient, and
> professional manner. Personnel who are onboard primarily to conduct
> mission-related operations may assume crew duties only if the OIC has
> determined that the individual possesses the necessary skills and
> qualifications prior to assuming those duties. In this case, the
> embarked person/crewmember shall assign higher priority to the
> crewmember duties. Small boat crewmembers may, if conditions warrant,
> assist embarked personnel with their mission at the discretion of the
> OIC.

### Succession to Command

> The Chain of Command must be addressed during the pre-departure
> briefings. Should the OIC become incapacitated, the next senior-most
> operator or crewmember must take the lead in maneuvering the small
> boat to a position of safety and contacting emergency services to make
> necessary arrangements

### Minimum Safe Manning Levels 

a.  All Class A, Class I, and Class II

> Manning-level baselines (minimum safe manning level requirements) are
> set by the Vessel Operation Coordinator based on, but not limited to,
> the minimum manning levels as determined by the small boat's Annual
> Risk Assessment and as approved by the Program Director.

b.  All Class III and SRVs

> All Class III and SRVs small boats shall be manned at a minimum by one
> Small Boat Operator and one crewmember. Manning-level baselines
> (minimum safe manning level requirements) are set by the Vessel
> Operation Coordinator based on, but not limited to, the pre-departure
> Risk Assessment and as approved by the Program Director.

c.  Manning Requirements for Additional Embarked Personnel [ON WHAT SIZE
    VESSEL DOES THIS APPLY?]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

> In addition to the OIC and a crewmember, an additional staff person is
> required for every 10 embarked persons (other than crew). One
> additional staff person is also required for each normally inhabited
> deck level regardless of the number of total embarked persons.

d.  Length of Operations

> For planned operations exceeding 12 hours in duration an additional
> operator and enough qualified crewmembers must be onboard so that each
> watch is manned appropriately for the size and complexity of the small
> boat[. Question: DOES THIS ONLY]{.mark} [APPLY TO UNDERWAY OPERATIONS?
> WHAT IF A VBOAT IS ONLY UNDERWAY FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME?]{.mark}
> [IT IS ON STATION FOR]{.mark} [TIME IN EXCESS OF THE 12 HOURS AND THEN
> RETURNS?]{.mark}

## SECTION 6. SMALL BOAT OPERATING PROCEDURES {#section-6.-small-boat-operating-procedures .unnumbered}

Compliance with each of the following procedures for motorized small
boats is mandatory for all trips, whether planned or unplanned.

### Prior to Engine Start-Up

a.  Crew Reporting

> Crewmembers for each mission shall report to the OIC at a specific,
> pre-determined time and place prior to departure.

b.  Pre-departure and Safety Briefings

> The OIC shall conduct a pre-departure briefing which should review any
> prior mission planning and preparation and cover any updates. This
> briefing shall be conducted far enough in advance to enable the crew
> to prepare adequately for any last minute adjustments. The next
> senior-most Small Boat Operator or Crewmember must be identified
> during this briefing, and must be prepared to take command of the
> small boat in case of OIC incapacitation.
>
> The OIC, Small Boat Operator, or Crewmember must also conduct a
> thorough safety briefing with all embarked personnel prior to getting
> underway. The briefing shall include general small boat familiarity
> and the locations of all safety systems and equipment carried aboard
> (fire extinguishers, life rafts, life rings, personal floatation
> devices, immersion suits, EPIRBs, etc.). The embarked personnel shall
> be apprised of the procedures to follow during fire, abandon ship, man
> overboard, and other emergencies. The use of a formal, written
> checklist detailing all of the topics to be covered during each safety
> briefing is strongly encouraged. [ANY EXAMPLES TO REFER TO?]{.mark}

c.  Operational Risk Assessment

> Prior to getting underway, the OIC and Crewmember(s) shall conduct an
> Operational Risk Assessment ([see Appendix XXX)]{.mark} and confirm
> that the mission, personnel, and small boat all meet the assumptions
> made within the Annual Risk Assessment. If there is any indication
> that an unacceptable level of risk exists, the OIC shall take actions
> to reduce existing risks to an acceptable level.
>
> Actions taken might include requiring additional crewmembers, reducing
> the scope of the mission, or carrying additional equipment aboard. Any
> modifications to the mission, personnel, or small boat completed in an
> effort to mitigate risks shall be documented in both the Float Plan
> and the small boat\'s log and provided verbally to the Vessel
> Operations Coordinator prior to departure.
>
> The total score of the Operational Risk Assessment shall be recorded
> in the Float Plan or the small boat log.
>
> The OIC or Small Boat Operator has the authority to cancel the
> operations in question if risks cannot be reduced to a level that will
> ensure the safe, successful outcome of the mission.

d.  Weather Briefing

> The OIC is responsible for reviewing and being familiar with both
> prevailing and anticipated weather conditions for the area in which
> the mission is planned. The OIC shall obtain a briefing by a qualified
> meteorological forecast service (i.e. NOAA weather radio, National
> Weather Service website, calling local Coast Guard for conditions,
> etc.). The briefing information shall consist of, at a minimum,
> current weather, sea state, trends, and forecasts for the departure
> location, proposed route, destination, and any alternate working
> areas.
>
> Based on weather and sea state forecasts, the OIC will determine if
> conditions are suitable for operations. The OIC has the authority to
> cancel operations if he/she determines that personnel safety or the
> safety of the small boat will be subject to unnecessary risk.

e.  Float Plan

> All use of NOAA small boats shall be documented in a Float Plan. All
> Float Plans must be filed prior to departure, and shall conform, as a
> minimum, with the standardized Float Plan. (see [Appendix XXX]{.mark})
>
> In addition, the OIC shall ensure that the name and contact number of
> a family member, significant other, or legal guardian is available for
> all embarked personnel prior to the small boat's departure.
>
> All Float Plans must be submitted in writing or electronically,
> regardless of voyage duration. The OIC shall tender the Float Plan,
> prior to departure, with the Vessel Operations Coordinator or designee
> on shore as follows:

1.  The Plan shall establish a specific tracking and communications
    procedure that requires the OIC to report the small boat's position
    and an operations update at least once daily.

2.  The person on shore shall be responsible for determining whether a
    small boat is overdue for arrival or check-in, and shall take
    appropriate action to either determine the location of the small
    boat or initiate emergency response.

> If the OIC cannot prepare a written Float Plan prior to departure,
> he/she shall contact the Vessel Operations Coordinator or designee on
> shore to communicate the Float Plan over the phone, and the Vessel
> Operations Coordinator or designee shall then put the information in
> writing and manage the Float Plan as required by this Policy. The
> Vessel Operations Coordinator or designee must have the Float Plan
> documented and on file prior to the small boat getting underway.
>
> f\. Communication Plan
>
> A specific point of contact (POC) must be identified and established
> prior to departure, planned or unplanned. The POC must be available by
> phone or radio throughout the duration of [the]{.mark}
> [mission]{.mark}. The communications plan shall be incorporated into
> the Float Plan, and must identify specific times at which the OIC will
> check in and the means of communication to be used.
>
> A back-up emergency phone number(s) shall be included in the event the
> primary means of communication fails.
>
> g\. Fuel Planning
>
> Fuel planning for each voyage should be based on efficiency and
> economy, but shall not compromise safety. Careful considerations must
> be given to the weather conditions at the planned destination, and
> distances to alternate ports shall be taken into account.
>
> h\. Boat Inspection
>
> The OIC shall ensure that a pre-mission inspection of the boat is
> completed in accordance with the applicable start-up procedures. In
> addition to the start-up procedures, the OIC shall also:

1.  Inspect the log for maintenance discrepancies that have not been
    addressed.

2.  Not accept the boat if it has been identified as not operational in
    the logbook or during the inspection until the mechanical or
    structural problem has been corrected.

3.  Ensure that the boat is properly fueled for the mission.

4.  Ensure all fluid levels are normal (e.g. oil, coolant, steering,
    etc.) and that adequate reserves are onboard.

5.  When applicable, ensure that the back-up motor or secondary means of
    propulsion is operational.

### Start-Up Procedures

a.  Start-up Procedures Checklist

> All NOAA small boats are required to have a written checklist of
> start-up procedures, specific to each small boat, to ensure safe
> operations. The OIC is responsible for ensuring the use of the
> checklist prior to each and every voyage.

b.  Start Logbook Entries

> For all small boats except small boats without enclosed cabins, the
> OIC shall ensure that all start-up procedures are appropriately
> entered in the official logbook, and shall identify the information to
> be logged while underway. Logbook entries should include but are not
> limited to:
>
> 1\) Vessel Operator;
>
> 2\) Name/description of the mission;
>
> 3\) Date and Time Underway
>
> 4\) Date and Time of Arrival
>
> 5\) Items of Operational Interest;
>
> 6\) Problems or Incidents; and
>
> 7\) Operational area and/or destination.
>
> The OIC of a small boat without enclosed cabins may prepare a trip
> report instead of maintaining a vessel log book (see [Appendix
> XXX]{.mark} for a sample trip report).

### Underway Operations

a.  Weather Updates

> The OIC shall ensure that destination and en-route weather forecasts
> are obtained prior to departure from the pier. Detailed weather
> updates shall be obtained at appropriate intervals, as well as anytime
> the weather conditions appear threatening or conflict with forecasted
> conditions, and/or any time that en-route plans change.

b.  Operations Under Adverse Conditions

> Adverse weather conditions include, but are not limited to, low
> visibility, high winds, and/or high sea state, which could cause
> equipment or personnel emergencies, or system malfunctions. NOAA small
> boats shall not be operated in known or forecasted conditions which
> exceed small boat or personnel limitations.
>
> The OIC has the authority and responsibility to cease operations,
> return to port, or not depart from port if he/she determines there is
> unnecessary risk to either personnel or the safety of the small boat.
> Any such decision should be based upon the results of a formal risk
> assessment.

c.  Float Plan Updates

> The filed Float Plan shall be updated whenever the small boat will
> exceed the estimated time of arrival by more than 60 minutes, or
> whenever en-route plans or operations change substantially.

d.  Radio Transmissions

> Use of the small boat radios shall be professional and limited to the
> conduct of normal marine radio traffic and government business.

### Shut-Down Procedures

a.  Use of Checklists

> All NOAA boats are required to have a written checklist of shut-down
> procedures specific to each small boat. The OIC is responsible for
> ensuring the use of the checklist at the conclusion of each and every
> voyage.

b.  Logbook Completion

> The OIC shall ensure that all logbook entries are completed in a
> timely manner after the boat has been shutdown. Entries shall include,
> at a minimum, actual time of arrival, final fuel information, ending
> engine hours, and any changes to the original Float Plan.
>
> In the event a trip report will be filed it shall be prepared and sent
> to the Vessel Operations Coordinator or his designee in a timely
> fashion upon completion of the voyage or operation.

c.  Equipment Malfunction Reporting

> All equipment malfunctions shall be logged in the small boat logbook
> (or trip report) on the day of discovery. The OIC shall report the
> malfunction to the Vessel Operations Coordinator on the day of
> discovery.

d.  Float Plan Closure Procedures

> Float Plans must be closed and notification of arrival must be made
> with the shore based designee within thirty minutes of arrival.

Small Boat Clean-Up Procedures

A post-mission inspection shall be made in accordance with the Shut-down
Procedures Checklist in a timely manner after the boat is docked. A
freshwater rinse shall be completed after each mission, and all trash
and personal belongings shall be removed at that time. The small boat
shall be left in a state in which it could be immediately used if
necessary.

### Office Float Plan Maintenance

> Each Vessel Operations Coordinator or designee is responsible for
> maintaining and monitoring active Float Plans within his/her Line
> Office Program. The OIC shall communicate directly with the Vessel
> Operations Coordinator or designee on shore to amend or close a Float
> Plan

If a small boat is delinquent (has not returned within 60 minutes of
estimated time of arrival), the Vessel Operations Coordinator or
designee shall:

1\) Attempt to contact the small boat's satellite/cell phone, if
applicable.

2\) Check the boat slip personally or ask the local marina manager,
Coast Guard, or any on-site personnel to do so, if practicable.

3\) Attempt to contact the small boat by VHF if possible.

4\) If no contact is made after 2 hours of delinquency or if sunset is
near, notify the Program's Program Director.

5\) When appropriate, notify the USCG of delinquency and be prepared to
provide Float Plan information.

6\) Remain in the office or at the station until the boat has been
contacted and either returns to the dock or has reached an alternate
safe location.

7\) If the boat is delinquent 4 hours or more and communications cannot
be established with the small boat by the USCG, the Line Office Small
Boat Program Representative should be contacted.

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## SECTION 7. SMALL BOAT CREW DUTY PERFORMANCE {#section-7.-small-boat-crew-duty-performance .unnumbered}

### Crew Duty

> All Small Boat Operators and Crewmembers will be trained and qualified
> to perform the duties expected of them at sea, whether on oceans, or
> littoral, inland, or Great Lakes waterways. In addition to duties,
> Small Boat Operators and Crewmembers will be checked out by the OIC or
> the Program's Vessel Operations Coordinator on all equipment,
> including: cranes, A-frames, hydraulic units, anchor windlass/winches,
> davits, compressors, as well as all small boats carried aboard and
> their outboard engines.

### Watch Standing (as per STCW chapter VII, section A-VIII-1)

> a\. All persons who are assigned duty as officer in charge of a watch
> or as a rating forming part of a watch shall be provided a minimum of
> 10 hours of rest in any 24-hour period.
>
> b\. The hours of rest may be divided into no more than two periods,
> one of which shall be at least 6 hours in length.
>
> c\. The requirements for rest periods laid down in paragraph .02.a and
> .02.b need not be maintained in the case of an emergency or drill or
> in other overriding operational conditions.
>
> d.  Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph ,02.a and .02.b, the
> minimum period of ten hours may be reduced to not less than 6
> consecutive hours provided that any such; reduction shall not extend
> beyond two days and not less than 70 hours of rest are provided each
> seven-day period.
>
> e\. Administrations shall require that watch schedules be posted where
> they are easily accessible.
>
> f\. When required, a Crewmember may be assigned duties as a watch
> stander either when the small boat is underway or at anchor. As watch
> stander, the primary task is to stand a proper lookout, free of
> distractions so that full focus can be applied to the environment of
> the small boat.
>
> No small boat personnel shall be "on-duty" for greater than 12 hours
> in a 24 hour period, except in emergency situations. The OIC shall
> make every effort to avoid situations requiring that anyone is on duty
> in excess of 12 hours in one day. All OIC's, Small Boat Operators, and
> Crewmembers should take every precaution to include a rest period of
> at least eight hours in duration in between consecutive underway days.

## SECTION 8. MINIMUM EQUIPMENT {#section-8.-minimum-equipment .unnumbered}

### The items of safety, survival, and communication/navigation equipment specified in Appendix E and Appendix F of this Policy are the minimum required for safe operations. All survival equipment shall be maintained, inspected or tested monthly, at a minimum, in accordance with best management practices and guidance in appendix M. Additions and changes to these requirements may be necessitated by such considerations as small boat configuration, type and duration of missions, area of operations, and proximity to search and rescue assets. Individual survival gear shall be placed in areas accessible to all Small Boat Operators, Crewmembers, and embarked personnel so as to be readily available in an emergency. {#the-items-of-safety-survival-and-communicationnavigation-equipment-specified-in-appendix-e-and-appendix-f-of-this-policy-are-the-minimum-required-for-safe-operations.-all-survival-equipment-shall-be-maintained-inspected-or-tested-monthly-at-a-minimum-in-accordance-with-best-management-practices-and-guidance-in-appendix-m.-additions-and-changes-to-these-requirements-may-be-necessitated-by-such-considerations-as-small-boat-configuration-type-and-duration-of-missions-area-of-operations-and-proximity-to-search-and-rescue-assets.-individual-survival-gear-shall-be-placed-in-areas-accessible-to-all-small-boat-operators-crewmembers-and-embarked-personnel-so-as-to-be-readily-available-in-an-emergency. .unnumbered}

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### .01 Emergency Equipment {#emergency-equipment .unnumbered}

a.  Emergency Equipment.

> See Appendix E of this Policy for the minimum required safety, fire
> fighting, and life saving equipment requirements that must be on board
> and maintained in a ready and serviceable condition before any NOAA
> small boat is operated. All lifesaving and firefighting equipment
> shall be USCG approved and/or Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) approved,
> when applicable.

###  b. Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) {#b.-emergency-position-indicating-radio-beacon-epirb .unnumbered}

> All NOAA boats shall be equipped with an operable EPIRB in accordance
> with Appendix F of this Policy. All EPIRBs must be properly registered
> with the NOAA SARSAT program and registrations must be current. Prior
> to departure, the OIC should ensure that the EPIRB battery has not
> expired. In addition, EPIRB beacon identification registration
> information shall be reviewed at least annually to ensure that it
> contains valid emergency contact information.

###  c. Life rafts/floats {#c.-life-raftsfloats .unnumbered}

> Life rafts/floats of sufficient capacity to accommodate all embarked
> personnel shall be carried onboard all NOAA small boats in accordance
> with Appendix E of this Policy.

###  d.. Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) and Immersion Suits  {#d..-personal-floatation-devices-pfds-and-immersion-suits .unnumbered}

###  {#section-22 .unnumbered}

> All personnel must have a PFD and or an Immersion Suit available in
> accordance with Appendix XXX

.02 Communications and Navigation Electronics.

> The minimum communication and navigation equipment requirements for
> small boats are based on the distance from shore or support vessel
> that the small boat will operate from. (see Appendix F)
>
> Communication and navigation equipment must be maintained in a ready
> and serviceable condition, before any NOAA small boat gets underway.
>
> .03 Other Equipment.
>
> Other equipment specified in Appendix E of this Policy shall be USCG
> approved, or conform to military specification, or approved by the
> SBSB.

### a. Personal Protective Clothing {#a.-personal-protective-clothing .unnumbered}

> Protective footwear that is appropriate to the work that is being
> conducted shall be worn by all persons aboard NOAA small boats at all
> times. It is recommended that all personnel have appropriate foul
> weather gear, including long sleeve shirts, long pants, and a hat
> onboard the small boat for use in unexpected weather conditions or
> emergencies. Special operations may require the wearing of other
> safety equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, safety
> harnesses, steel toed shoes, etc. based on the operational risk
> assessment.

###  {#section-23 .unnumbered}

## SECTION 9. MEDICAL POLICY {#section-9.-medical-policy .unnumbered}

### Medical Screening

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[]{#__RefHeading___Toc162083467 .anchor}Level of Medical Training

a.  Class A, Class I, and Class II small boats.

> When underway, these small boats shall carry a minimum of one person
> certified in First Aid/ CPR in accordance with American Red Cross,
> STCW Table A-VI/1-3: Elementary First Aid (Appendix [XXX]{.mark}), or
> equivalent certification.

b.  Class III and SRVs operating in coastal areas, less than 20 NM from
    a habitable port, returning to port within 24 hours.

> These small boats shall carry a minimum of two (2) persons certified
> in Medical First Aid in accordance with STCW Code Table A-VI/4-1
> (Appendix [XXX]{.mark}). In addition, these small boats should carry
> an MPIC trained to a level equivalent to the standards defined in STCW
> Code, Section A-VI/4-2 and Table A-VI/4-2 (Appendix [XXX]{.mark}).

c.  Class III and SRV operating at open sea, more than 20 NM from a
    habitable port or underway greater than 24 hours.

> These small boats shall carry a minimum of two (2) persons certified
> in Medical First Aid in accordance with STCW Code Table A-VI/4-1. In
> addition, these small boats shall carry an MPIC trained to a level
> equivalent to the standards defined in STCW Code, Section A-VI/4-2 and
> Table A-VI/4-2. These small boats shall have, or shall designate, an
> area sufficient to diagnose and treat medical conditions commensurate
> with the qualifications of the MPIC. Embarked personnel may be used to
> fulfill medical qualification and service requirements. In addition,
> all OICs, Small boat Operators, and Crewmembers shall be trained in
> First Aid and CPR/AED to a level equivalent to the standards defined
> in STCW Code Table A-VI/4-1: Medical First Aid.

d.  Any small boat carrying medical oxygen shall carry a minimum of one
    person with training in the administration of medical oxygen. That
    person shall remain topside at all times.

### Medical Supply Carriage Requirements

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### Medical Oxygen

> All small boats shall comply with NAO 209-123 Diving Regulation for
> the carriage of medical oxygen when engaged in diving operations.

### Recordkeeping

> Each small boat shall maintain a log of all medical care provided
> onboard. This log shall include date, time, extent of injury,
> action(s) taken, and should identify any medical advisors consulted,
> if applicable.
>
> If maintaining such a log is not feasible, due to either the
> size/layout of the small boat or the nature of a given emergency, then
> the OIC/MPIC shall make every attempt to document the events
> associated with a medical emergency as soon as the situation is
> secure, or as soon as the small boat returns to port.
>
> Each Vessel Operations Coordinator shall maintain written
> documentation of all work-related injuries that occur on the small
> boat(s) for which the VOC is responsible. The injuries should be
> documented on OSHA forms 300 and 301, or other comparable forms.
>
> [(SHALL WE MENTION THE]{.mark} [DATABASE AS WELL?)]{.mark}

### Communicable Disease Control

> Each Line Office Program shall be responsible for creating a
> Communicable Disease Control Plan for each of that Program's small
> boats, in accordance with 29 CFR §1910.1030, the Control of
> Communicable Disease Manual (18^th^ Edition, published by the American
> Public Health Association), and any other applicable Program-specific
> policies in place. Items to be addressed in this Plan shall include,
> but are not limited to, immunization requirements and methods of
> tracking, blood borne pathogen exposure control, and personal
> protective equipment requirements.

### Pregnancy

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    certifications

> CPR and First Aid certifications [shall]{.underline} be maintained at
> the NOAA field office. [MAINTAINED IN THE INDIVIDUALS]{.mark}
> [RECORDS?]{.mark}

##  SECTION 10. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES {#section-10.-emergency-procedures .unnumbered}

### Responsibility

> When an OIC experiences an underway difficulty or emergency, or
> believes that a situation exists that will create a difficulty or an
> emergency, the OIC must take the appropriate action to ensure the
> safety of the small boat and embarked personnel. The OIC is encouraged
> to use all personnel on the boat in a judicious manner to assist in
> responding to the difficulty or emergency. The OIC may deviate from
> approved procedures when a greater emergency would result from strict
> compliance with the procedures set forth in this Policy.

### Emergency Drills

> OICs shall hold emergency training and drills to maintain crew
> proficiency in emergency procedures. Drills should be realistic
> including at a minimum; man overboard, fire, abandon ship and
> emergency communications. Small Boat Operators and Crewmembers are
> required to participate\...

a.  Aboard Class A, Class I, and Class II small boats.

> Man overboard, fire, abandon ship and emergency communication
> drill/training shall be conducted annually for boat operators and crew
> . A safety briefing shall be conducted immediately prior to sailing
> for all embarked personnel explaining man overboard, fire, abandon
> ship and emergency communications procedures.

b.  Aboard Class III and SRV's.

> See [Appendix XXX]{.mark} for a list of drills and frequencies. Upon
> completion, all drills shall be logged.

### Emergency Communications

> As soon as practicable after completing the tasks necessary to
> stabilize an underway emergency, or if an emergency is catastrophic,
> the OIC shall furnish the USCG with a description and assessment of
> the situation, request any assistance necessary, state intentions for
> handling the emergency, and provide any other pertinent information.
> When time permits, the OIC should notify the designated POC on shore,
> in accordance with the Communications and Float Plans.
>
> During an emergency, at least one VHF radio shall be continually tuned
> to either Channel 16, or an alternate frequency if requested by the
> USCG. The OIC shall recognize the following two phases of critical,
> unplanned situations, and shall understand the difference between a
> "PAN-PAN" radio call and a "MAYDAY" call. [WHERE IS THIS
> EXPLAINED?]{.mark}
>
> All small boats shall carry communications equipment in accordance
> with Appendix F of this Policy. Qualified Class II, Class III, and
> SRVs, shall include written instructions on the use of all
> communications equipment carried aboard in the SBOM. In addition,
> simple, thorough instructions on how to place an emergency distress
> call shall be posted next to each type of emergency communications
> equipment.

### Emergency Procedures

> Each field office shall develop small boat-specific emergency
> procedures for applicable emergency situations in [Appendix M.]{.mark}

##  SECTION 11. ACCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION {#section-11.-accident-reporting-and-investigation .unnumbered}

Small Boat Program activities shall follow all existing policy regarding
the reporting of accidents.

The affected Program's Program Director (or designee) shall notify the
Line Office Small Boat Program Representative of a small boat accident
or incident when it involves any of the following:

a.  Unintentional grounding for greater than 24 hours;

b.  Explosions;

c.  Sinking;

d.  Fire;

e.  Collisions involving breach of hull integrity;

f.  Any incident which results in damage in excess of \$10,000 to the
    small boat, its systems, or its equipment;

g.  Incapacitating injury requiring professional medical attention,
    hospitalization, or loss of life of any person;

h.  Unintentional and extensive flooding (self bailing boats excluded);

i.  Discharge of oil or any substance violating local, State, or Federal
    Regulations;

j.  Failure of gear and equipment and any other damage that may affect
    or impair a small boat's seaworthiness; or

k.  Damage / harm to a protected or endangered natural resource or
    species.

When the cause of the accident is not clearly evident, the Program
Director shall initiate an investigation. Findings and recommendations
resulting from the investigation shall be made available to the Program
Director, Line Office Small Boat Program Representative, AA, NOAA Small
Boat Safety Program Coordinator(s), NMAO Small Boat Engineer(s), and the
Director NMAO.

Findings and lessons learned from an accident or accident investigation
shall be distributed by the NOAA Small Boat Safety Program Coordinator
to the NOAA small boat user community. The identity of the small boat,
personnel, and program or facility associated with the accident will
remain anonymous.

## SECTION 12. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS {#section-12.-hazardous-materials .unnumbered}

All NOAA small boats shall operate in full compliance with NOAA's
environmental compliance requirements. All hazardous
materials/substances required to carry out the objectives of an embarked
scientific party, including ancillary tasks, are the direct
responsibility of the embarked designated Chief Scientist, whether or
not that Chief Scientist is using the materials directly.

Each Program's Vessel Operations Coordinator will assist with all
environmental compliance requirements and work with the Chief
Scientist(s) to ensure that this management policy is properly executed,
and that any problems are promptly brought to the attention of the
Program's Director.

A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) shall be available for all hazardous
materials carried aboard. MSDS sheets shall be forwarded to the Vessel
Operations Coordinator at least two weeks prior to [sailing]{.mark}
getting underway?. The Chief Scientist shall have copies of each MSDS
available when the hazardous materials are loaded aboard.

The embarked scientific party, under the supervision of the Chief
Scientist, shall explain the spill response procedures during the
predeparture briefing. This includes providing properly-trained
personnel for response, as well as the necessary neutralizing chemicals
and clean-up materials. A spill response will be a collaborative effort
between the Chief Scientist and the boat crew

## SECTION 13. SMALL BOAT INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS {#section-13.-small-boat-inspection-requirements .unnumbered}

### General

> NOAA's Small Boat Inspection Program is designed to ensure that
> standards of safety are maintained at an acceptable level in order to
> minimize risk.
>
> The items of safety, survival, and communication/navigation equipment
> specified in Appendix E and Appendix F of this Policy are the minimum
> required for safe operations. All survival equipment shall be
> maintained, inspected or tested monthly, at a minimum, in accordance
> with best management practices and guidance in Appendix M. Additions
> and changes to these requirements may be necessitated by such
> considerations as small boat configuration, type and duration of
> missions, area of operations, and proximity to search and rescue
> assets. Individual survival gear shall be placed in areas accessible
> to all Small Boat Operators, Crewmembers, and embarked personnel so as
> to be readily available in an emergency.

### Responsibility

a.  The NMAO Fleet Inspection Office is responsible for managing an
    annual inspection system for all Class III and SRV vessels.

b.  The Small Boat Safety Board in conjunction with the NMAO Fleet
    Inspection Office is responsible for managing an inspection program
    for Class A, Class I, and Class II boats . See Appendix [XXX]{.mark}
    for inspection policy and checklist.

c.  Program Directors or their designee(s), in cooperation with the NOAA
    Small Boat Program, are responsible for ensuring that all small
    boats not covered in Section 13.02.a are inspected in accordance
    with the provisions of this Policy.

d.  Vessel Operations Coordinators shall ensure appropriate routine
    inspections are conducted by OICs.

### NMAO Inspection Procedure [(This needs further work. Must have decision on ABYC standards)]{.mark}

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a.  Scheduling Inspections.

> The Vessel Operations Coordinator for any qualified Class II, Class
> III, or SRV shall contact the NMAO Fleet Inspection Office in order to
> schedule a mutually acceptable date and time for an inspection.
> Written notification of the upcoming inspection shall be provided to
> the Vessel Operations Coordinator approximately one month before the
> agreed upon date.

b.  Drills.

> Inspectors may, depending on nature of operations or small boat size
> and complexity, require an underway demonstration of mission
> operations or emergency responses to fire, flooding, collision, man
> overboard, and/or abandon ship emergencies.

c.  Records.

> Records, including but not limited to the following, may be examined
> by the inspectors:

1.  Annual Risk Assessments;

2.  Small Boat Alteration Plans;

3.  Operator Training Records;

4.  Small Boat Operating Manual; and

5.  Certification documents.

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d.  Post-inspection Exit Briefing.

> Following completion of the on-board or on-site inspection, the
> Inspector will conduct an exit briefing with the Vessel Operations
> Coordinator (or his designee) and OIC on the general findings of the
> inspection.

e.  "Do Not Operate" Order.

> An NMAO Fleet Inspection Officer has the authority to prevent any
> motorboat from operating if the Inspector determines that the
> motorboat possesses deficiencies which represent a significant or
> unacceptable risk to life, property, or the marine environment.

f.  Inspection Report.

> A written report of the inspector's findings will be sent within 30
> business days from NMAO to the appropriate Deputy Assistant
> Administrator or Line Office Director, the Program Director, and
> NOAA's Chief Financial Officer (CFO)/Chief Administrative Officer
> (CAO). The report will detail areas of deficiency as well as risks
> presented to personnel, small boat, environment, mission, and public
> relations. The report will consist only of those items discussed in
> the post-inspection exit briefing.

g.  Response to the Inspection Report.

> The Program Director will submit a written response indicating
> corrective action taken, or anticipated to be taken, with respect to
> the deficiencies listed in the inspection report. The response shall
> identify the corrective action and a due date for completion of the
> corrective action. It shall further indicate whether assistance is
> required to correct any reported deficiency. The response shall be
> provided to the Director, NMAO, and the NMAO Fleet Inspection Office
> in a timely fashion after receipt of the inspection report.
>
> **.04 Canoes, kayaks and rowboats** Non-motorized canoes, kayaks and
> rowboats shall be exempt from small boat examinations.
>
> []{#__RefHeading___Toc162083487 .anchor}**SECTION 14. SMALL BOAT
> ACQUISITIONS, ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS.**

### Small Boat Acquisition.

> []{.mark}
>
> a\. Program Directors, or their designees, shall assess the
> suitability of a new or used small boat, or a small boat design, in
> relation to cost, mission requirements, operational risk, safety, and
> environmental compliance prior to initiating a small boat purchase.
> The cost assessment and any required marine survey shall be forwarded
> to the respective senior management and budget official prior to any
> commitment.
>
> b\. Program Directors, or their designees, shall notify the NOAA Small
> Boat Safety Program Coordinator:
>
> 1\. Prior to a planned small boat acquisition that would require
> significant alteration or modification to the small boat after its
> delivery in order to meet mission requirements; or
>
> 2\. Prior to any commitment to build a small boat to
> Government-furnished technical specifications.
>
> c\. When a small boat meets the criteria of Section 14.01.b. above,
> Program Directors, or their designees, shall ensure that contract
> specifications are written or reviewed by a NMAO Small Boat Engineer,
> a professional marine engineer, or a naval architect. The review shall
> ensure that the resultant small boat will be properly configured with
> respect to safety systems, stability, mission capabilities, sound
> marine engineering practices, environmental compliance, and Section15
> of this Policy, "NOAA Small Boat Visual Identification and
> Registration."
>
> d\. Program Directors may exempt Class A, Class I, or Class II small
> boats from the requirement for assessing the suitability of a small
> boat prior to acquisition (see Section 14.01.a.) when the suitability
> and cost factors for the small boat to be acquired are already
> addressed or known from previous experience with similar craft engaged
> in similar missions.

### Marine Surveys. 

A survey conducted by an accredited marine surveyor may be prudent prior
to any commitment that will result in acquisition (regardless whether
cost is involved) of a Class III small boat or SRV. The marine survey
shall examine the condition and value of the small boat as well as the
structural integrity and safety for its intended use. A marine survey is
not required for a new boat or design.

### Alteration and Repair of Small Boats

> a\. All proposed alterations to NOAA small boats shall be reviewed by
> the Program Director or Vessel Operations Coordinator to assess their
> potential impact on safety and mission of the boat. Program Directors
> or Vessel Operations Coordinators shall seek advice or guidance from a
> NOAA Small Boat Engineer, the Fleet Inspection Office and SBSPC to
> ensure that the work will be done in accordance with the rules and
> regulations applicable to the particular class of small boat.
>
> b\. Alterations and repairs shall be performed in accordance with
> applicable marine engineering standards, rules, instructions, and
> regulations. A listing of current and potentially applicable
> standards, rules, instructions, and regulations is provided on the
> NOAA Small Boat Program web site.
>
> c\. For all significant alterations, Program Directors or Vessel
> Operations Coordinators shall seek marine engineering services through
> NMAO or a professional marine engineer.
>
> d\. Records, such as drawings or weight and moment reports, resulting
> from the alteration of boats shall be maintained at the appropriate
> program office.

## SECTION 15. NOAA Small Boat Identification and Registration {#section-15.-noaa-small-boat-identification-and-registration .unnumbered}

### General. 

> A uniform identification scheme is necessary to develop and promote
> public recognition of NOAA small boat activities in the coastal
> environment. A uniform numbering system is required by U.S. Code for
> the purpose of identification.

### Requirements. 

> All NOAA small boats must comply with the visual identification and
> registration requirements specified in this Policy.

### Responsibility.

> NOAA Programs that own small boats are responsible for:
>
> a\. Complying as closely as practicable with the visual identification
> guidelines listed in this Policy; and
>
> b\. Registering any new small boat or existing small boat not already
> registered with the NOAA Small Boat Safety Program Coordinator.
>
> The NOAA Small Boat Safety Program Coordinator shall be responsible
> for issuing hull registration numbers.

### Visual Identification.

a.  NOAA Emblem.

> Display of the NOAA emblem is intended to promote public awareness of
> NOAA programs. Questions relating to the placement of the NOAA emblem
> shall be directed to the NOAA Small Boat Program Coordinator.
>
> 1\. Broadside Position.
>
> \(a\) On boats which have a cabin, deck house, or a steering console,
> NOAA emblems shall be placed on both the port and starboard side of
> the cabin, deck house, or console at a location which is least
> obstructed from a clear broadside view. Emblems shall be sized to be
> as large as possible for the available surface area.
>
> \(b\) On boats without a cabin, deck house, or steering console, NOAA
> emblems shall be placed on the forward portion of both the port and
> starboard bow.
>
> 2\. Transom Position.
>
> \(a\) Boats with a full and un-obscured transom shall display the NOAA
> emblem centered on the transom. The emblem shall be sized to be as
> large as possible for the available surface area and must account for
> the area required for the hull registration number placement below the
> emblem.
>
> \(b\) Catamarans, canoes, and other boats with either insufficient
> transom area to adequately display the NOAA emblem in a centered
> position, or boats with a transom obscured by a centerline notch,
> bracket, ramp or other device, shall display the NOAA emblem on the
> port side of the transom outboard of the hull registration number.
> Emblems placed on the transom in this position shall be sized as
> closely as possible to match the font size of the NOAA hull
> registration number.

3.  Optional Position.

> An additional NOAA emblem may be displayed on the port and starboard
> bow of any class motorboat or SRV when the size of the bow provides
> adequate surface area and it is determined that the additional NOAA
> emblems enhance the boat marking scheme.

4.  NOAA Emblem Ordering.

> Current and additional information pertaining to ordering NOAA emblems
> can be found on the NOAA Small Boat Program web site.

a.  Line and Staff Office Specific Boat Marking.

> 1\. NOAA Line and Staff Offices may develop specific boat marking
> schemes. Specific boat marking schemes shall be applied consistently
> to all boats owned by the Line or Staff Office. Specific boat marking
> schemes shall not infringe upon, be similar to, or be able to be
> construed as being similar to, any existing vessel marking schemes in
> use by any vessel, or fleet of vessels, either public or private.
>
> 2\. NOAA Line and Staff Offices may display the program name on their
> boats. Program name lettering shall follow the guidelines for boat
> name and hull registration numbers as closely as practicable.

b.  Boat Name and Hull Registration Number.

> Boat name and hull registration numbers shall be
>
> 1\. block shaped capital letters in sans-serif (Arial) type font;
>
> 2\. of a color providing contrast with the background hull color,
> usually black; and,
>
> 3\. sized as follows:
>
> NOTE: Drawings 1 through 4 of Appendix G provide example markings for
> common boat configurations to assist in complying with the intent of
> Section 14.04.a through Section 14.04.c of this Policy.

a.  Hulls.

> The hull of boats shall comply with the following visual guidelines:
>
> 1\. Fiberglass. Color shall be that of pigment used in the original
> fiberglass lay up. Programs acquiring new boats should specify a white
> hull when available.
>
> 2\. Wood or Steel. Color shall be white. Exemptions for existing boats
> painted colors other than white shall be considered by the NOAA Small
> Boat Program Coordinator on a case-by-case basis.

b.  Structures.

> The house, or any structure used to house cargo, personnel, or
> laboratory space which extends above the main working deck, shall be
> white.

c.  Weight Handling Equipment.

> Cranes, winches, or other weight handling gear shall be black.

d.  Exterior Decks and Ladder Treads.

> To the extent possible, exterior decks and ladder treads shall be
> gray. Boats of fiberglass construction are exempt from this
> requirement.

e.  Masts and Rigging.

> Masts and rigging shall be black or buff.

f.  Boot Top.

> Boot topping, if applied, shall be black.

### Exemptions. 

###  {#section-26 .unnumbered}

> Requests to exempt a small boat, or to deviate from the standards
> described in items Section 14.04.a through Section 14.04.i of this
> Policy, for reasons other than those listed in items Section 14.05.a
> through Section 14.05.e, shall be transmitted to the NOAA Small Boat
> Safety Program Coordinator for review and action by the Small Boat
> Safety Board.
>
> a\. Aluminum Structures.
>
> Marine grade aluminum hulls or structures are not required to be
> painted.
>
> b\. Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats.
>
> Existing rigid hull inflatable boats are exempt from the visual
> identification requirements. Although exempt from these items,
> existing rigid hull inflatable boats should attempt to comply with the
> identification requirements where practicable. New rigid hull
> inflatable boats should comply with the visual identification
> requirements where practicable and to the extent that it will not
> place unreasonable demands on program resources.
>
> c\. Established Recognition.
>
> Existing boats with established public recognition may be granted an
> exemption from the visual identification requirements when this
> established recognition is critical to mission success or necessary to
> prevent harassment by marine authorities or other mariners.
>
> d\. Imminent Danger.
>
> Exemption from the visual identification requirements may be granted
> by the Program Director, on a temporary basis, for boats when a
> significant hazard to the boat or its complement is probable or
> perceived due to unpopular public opinion caused by NOAA regulation or
> policy. Restoration of the boat to the visual identification
> requirements of this Order shall be at the earliest possible time
> after the passage of the perceived or possible threat.
>
> e\. Unique or Extreme Operating Hazards.
>
> Exemption from the visual identification requirements may be granted
> by the Program Director if it is determined that another marking
> scheme greatly enhances the visibility, and therefore safety, of a
> small boat (e.g., marking the house or hull of a boat with high
> contrast highlights to provide better visual detection when the small
> boat is frequently navigated in fog or heavy weather).

### Flags.

a.  All Flags.

> When practical, all small boats shall follow the policy and procedures
> regarding the flying of flags contained in NAO 201-6, Official Flags
> of NOAA.

b.  Sizes.

> The flag of the United States shall be the highest and largest flag
> flown aboard a small boat when other flags are flown in conjunction
> with the flag of the United States. Flags of the United States should
> comply with minimum size requirements for each class of small boat as
> follows:

###  {#section-27 .unnumbered}

### NOAA Hull Registration Numbers.

a.  NOAA registration numbers shall be issued by the NOAA Small Boat
    Program Coordinator. Registration numbers shall be composed of up to
    six (6) characters.

> 1\. The first character shall be a letter and assigned as follows:
>
> 2\. The second and third characters shall be a number corresponding to
> the overall length (LOA) of the small boat measured in feet and
> rounded down to the nearest whole foot length, or LOA as provided by
> the boat manufacturer.
>
> 3\. The fourth, fifth, and optional sixth characters shall be a number
> determined by the NOAA Small Boat Safety Program Coordinator and
> assigned in sequential order. The optional sixth digit may be utilized
> when inventory in a specific length category exceeds 99 total boats.

b.  Program Directors, or Vessel Operations Coordinators, shall submit
    the following information to the NOAA Small Boat Safety Program
    Coordinator when requesting a hull registration number:

> 1\. length overall (LOA);
>
> 2\. hull construction material(s);
>
> 3\. builder/brand;
>
> 4\. mission;
>
> 5\. propulsion plant type, configuration, and horsepower;
>
> 6\. Vessel Operations Coordinator;
>
> 7\. ownership (Line or Staff Office/program); and
>
> 8\. home port or usual storage location.

c.  NOAA Hull Registration Number Display. NOAA small boats shall
    display a specific NOAA registration number in the following manner.

> 1\. Bow. The number shall be displayed on the forward section of the
> port and starboard bow. If the small boat name is displayed on the
> port and starboard bow, the number shall appear beneath the name, left
> justified on the port bow, right justified on the starboard bow, and
> of similar size font as the small boat name. The NOAA emblem, if
> displayed on the bow, shall be positioned forward of the small boat
> name and NOAA registration number.
>
> 2\. Transom. The NOAA registration number shall be applied to the
> transom of all small boats as follows:
>
> (a). Full transom - centered below the NOAA emblem, and sized in
> accordance with the guidance in Section 14.04.a.2.(a) of this Policy;
> and
>
> (b). Small boats with transoms described in Section 14.04.a.2.(b) - on
> the port side, left justified to the NOAA emblem and sized in
> accordance with Section 14.04.c.3 of this Appendix (note: where
> application of Section 14.04.c.3 is not practical, the NOAA emblem and
> NOAA registration number shall be sized to be as large as possible
> within the given area).

d.  Variation. Variations to the display requirements for NOAA
    registration numbers shall be considered on a case-by-case basis.
    Requests for variations shall be submitted by the Program Director,
    or designee, to the Small Boat Safety Program Coordinator.

## SECTION 16. CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT {#section-16.-configuration-management .unnumbered}

### 

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## SECTION 17. MAINTENANCE

### General

> This policy requires the establishment of maintenance requirements and
> procedures for all NOAA small boats in an effort to maximize
> operational readiness. The objectives of these procedures are to help
> prevent hull damage and mechanical or electrical system casualties,
> any of which could compromise the safety of small boat operations.
> Compliance will help to avoid the rendering of a small boat unsafe or
> inoperable due to lack of proper maintenance.

### Financial Support for Small Boat Maintenance

> Each Program must provide adequate financial support for all
> maintenance requirements for all the small boats in that Program's
> possession. Sufficient funds should be in place for all annual repairs
> dry dock periods, and mid-season upkeep and repairs.

Appendices

## APPENDIX A -- NAO 209-XXX: Safety and Management of NOAA Small Boats {#appendix-a-nao-209-xxx-safety-and-management-of-noaa-small-boats .unnumbered}

(to be included after finalization and approval of NAO 209-XXX)

## APPENDIX B -- Procedures of Risk Analysis and Management {#appendix-b-procedures-of-risk-analysis-and-management .unnumbered}

This guidance is provided and intended to assist field personnel in
developing Annual Risk Management plans by detailing the philosophy and
discrete steps necessary to conduct a self-evaluation of inherent risks
pertaining to small boat operations.

[RISK MANAGEMENT]{.underline}

.01 Principles of Risk Management.

> a\. Accept risk when benefits outweigh costs. Risk is inherent in boat
> operations. Risk is also related to gain; normally greater potential
> gain requires greater risk. The goal of ORM is not to eliminate risk,
> but to manage it so that mission can be fulfilled with the minimum
> amount of exposure to potential harm or loss.
>
> b\. Accept no unnecessary risk. Only take risks which are necessary to
> accomplish a mission. Taking unnecessary risks not related to
> successful mission completion is equivalent to gambling. Gambling is
> an imprudent activity which does not belong in operational risk
> management.
>
> c\. Anticipate and manage risk by planning. Risks are more easily
> controlled when they are identified early.
>
> d\. Make risk decisions at the appropriate level. Risk-based decisions
> are made directly by the person in charge of a specific operation,
> boat, or activity at a given time. Prudence, experience, judgment,
> intuition, and situational awareness of the person in charge of a
> specific operation, boat, or activity at a given time are critical
> elements in making effective risk management decisions. When the
> person in charge of a specific operation, boat, or activity at a given
> time determines that the risk associated with their decision cannot be
> controlled at their level, or is not in accordance with the Program's
> Program Director's operational intent, the decision must be elevated
> to the next level of supervision.

.02 Risk Management Process. Risk Management entails a process of
identification, ranking, abatement, communication, and supervision of
risks and associated controls.

a\. Identification.

> 1\. Potential hazards are first identified and must include potential
> dangers to:
>
> \(a\) Personnel;\
> \
> (b) Small boat;\
> \
> (c) Environment; and\
> \
> (d) Mission success.
>
> Identified hazards are later ranked according to the severity and
> probability of occurrence.
>
> 2\. Typical Causes. The following are common causes of injury or
> accident for boats. Causes must be considered in the risk
> identification phase in order to develop and implement logical and
> cost effective risk control measures.
>
> \(a\) Human Systems Failure;
>
> \(b\) Structural Failure;
>
> \(c\) Mechanical/Systems Failure;
>
> \(d\) Collision;
>
> \(e\) Allision;
>
> \(f\) Fire;
>
> \(g\) Inadequate Stability;
>
> \(h\) Grounding; and
>
> \(i\) Hazardous Material Reactions;
>
> 3\. Contributing Factors. The following is a list of contributing
> program or small boat-specific factors which must be considered when
> determining risk hierarchy rankings for identified hazards:
>
> \(a\) Small boat Design Limits;
>
> \(b\) Repair Standards;
>
> \(c\) Stability Tests/Reports;
>
> \(d\) Emergency Drills;
>
> \(e\) Safety Systems;
>
> \(f\) Operator Qualifications;
>
> \(g\) Night Operations;
>
> \(h\) Proximity or Probability of Emergency Assistance;
>
> \(i\) Embarked Personnel;
>
> \(j\) Staffing Levels;
>
> \(k\) Management and Funding;
>
> \(l\) Inspection Suitability;
>
> \(m\) Material Condition;
>
> \(n\) Nature of Operations;
>
> \(o\) Operating Environment; and
>
> \(p\) Safety Record.\
> \
> b. Ranking.
>
> 1\. Hazard Severity. The following is a classification of hazard
> severity and is intended to assist in developing a risk hierarchy.
>
> \(a\) Category I -- The hazard may cause death, complete loss of boat
> or gear, severe or irreparable damage to the environment, and result
> in great loss of trust or support from any group of stakeholders.
>
> \(b\) Category II -- The hazard may cause severe injury, chronic
> illness, substantial property or environmental damage, temporary loss
> of boat use, and result in a loss of trust from any group of
> stakeholders.
>
> \(c\) Category III -- The hazard may cause minor injury or property
> damage, temporary damage to the environment or a boat, and result in a
> loss of trust from a group of stakeholders.
>
> \(d\) Category IV -- The hazard presents minimal threats to personal
> safety, property, or health and will result in decreased mission
> accomplishment or represents inefficient use of Government resources.

2\. Hazard Probability.

> \(a\) Category A -- Likely to occur in time, or repetitively over
> time. Expected to occur frequently to a person or item of property, or
> continuously throughout the small boat user community.
>
> \(b\) Category B -- Probably will occur in time. Expected to occur
> several times to an individual person, item, or frequently to the
> small boat user community over time.
>
> \(c\) Category C -- May occur in time. Can reasonably be expected to
> occur some time to an individual person, or item, or several times to
> the small boat user community over time.
>
> \(d\) Category D -- Unlikely to occur to any person, or item over the
> period of one year. May occur within the small boat user community
> rarely over time.

3\. Risk Hierarchy.

> \(a\) Ranking hazards in terms of severity leads to the development of
> more informed and cost effective risk control measures. In determining
> the rank of a particular hazard, the hazard severity and probability
> are evaluated to arrive at a relative risk ranking. A relative ranking
> for each hazard based on the following matrix should aid in compiling
> a risk hierarchy. A Risk Hierarchy rating of 10 represents the
> greatest risk, a rating of 1 represents the least risk.

+-----------------------------------+--------+-------+-------+-------+
| ##### RISK HIERAR                 |        |       |       |       |
| CHY {#risk-hierarchy .unnumbered} |        |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------------+--------+-------+-------+-------+
|                                   | HAZARD |       |       |       |
|                                   | PROBA  |       |       |       |
|                                   | BILITY |       |       |       |
+-----------------------------------+--------+-------+-------+-------+
| HAZARD SEVERITY                   | A      | B     | C     | D     |
+-----------------------------------+--------+-------+-------+-------+
| I                                 | 10     | 10    | 9     | 8     |
+-----------------------------------+--------+-------+-------+-------+
| II                                | 9      | 9     | 7     | 6     |
+-----------------------------------+--------+-------+-------+-------+
| III                               | 8      | 7     | 4     | 3     |
+-----------------------------------+--------+-------+-------+-------+
| IV                                | 6      | 3     | 2     | 1     |
+-----------------------------------+--------+-------+-------+-------+

> \(b\) In some cases, the worst credible consequence of a hazard may
> not correspond to the highest ranking for that hazard. For example,
> one hazard may have two potential consequences. The severity of the
> worst consequence (I) may be unlikely (D), resulting in a ranking of
> 8. The severity of a lesser consequence (II) may be probable (B),
> resulting in a raking of 9. Therefore, it is also important to
> consider less severe consequences of a hazard if they are more likely
> to occur than the worst consequence of a hazard since the more likely
> occurrence may present greater overall risk.
>
> \(c\) Abatement. After identifying and ranking risk, possible control
> measures are considered. Control measures are implemented based on
> applicable regulation, lessons learned, mission impact, cost,
> effectiveness, and prudent seamanship. Control measures shall be
> written and form the basis for Vessel Operations Manuals and Small
> boat Policies. An example of policy derived from abatement measures
> could appear as a written policy, for example, prohibiting drugs and
> alcohol aboard Government vessels, or requiring personal floatation
> devices (PFD) while working near or over the side of a boat. Other
> results of abatement procedures could require specific outfitting with
> respect to safety gear such as EPIRBs (emergency position indicating
> radio beacon), PFDs, or GMDSS (global maritime distress and survival
> system) approved electronics. Abatement measures could also entail
> developing policy for administrative procedures such as requiring
> procurements based on "best value" instead of "low bid."
>
> \(d\) Communication. Risks for which no method of abatement or control
> are available, or for which a method of control or abatement would be
> impractical for reasons of adverse impact on mission accomplishment,
> or insufficient benefit for cost, are controlled through communication
> of the risk. For example, working from a hero platform presents
> significant risk because personnel can easily fall overboard. Simple
> control measures would require wearing a PFD and/or a tether. There
> are many more risk abatement measures which could be used but would
> not be feasible due to cost or adverse impact on mission. Therefore
> identification, such as black and yellow hazard striping or signage
> can remind the person on the platform to mind their step.
> Communication serves the best means of reducing uncontrollable risk by
> reminding personnel of the innate hazards of certain activities.

Note: *It is important to recognize that not all risk is bad. In
conducting daily operations a certain amount of calculated risk is
necessary for a program to remain dynamic or focused on goals and
operational needs. In the most general and extreme sense, setting foot
on board a small boat constitutes taking a risk. It is the goal of NOAA
Small Boat Operational Risk Management to make the inherent risks
associated with operating small boats reduced, calculated, or at least
identified and communicated.*

## APPENDIX C- Small Boat Operations Manual Table of Contents Template {#appendix-c--small-boat-operations-manual-table-of-contents-template .unnumbered}

(Courtesy of Discovery Marine Services)

Operations Manual\
For\
"Small boat Name, NOAA Number"\
\
Table of Contents

**I. Small boat's General Description and Nature of Operations**

A.  Small boat Classification (A, I, II, III, or SRV). Note: A Vessel
    Operations Manual is required for all qualified Class II and larger
    small boats.

B.  Mission.

C.  Operating Area.

D.  Small boat Capabilities.

**II. Small boat Characteristics**

A.  Manufacturer.

B.  Official Numbers: NOAA No., Documentation No., and Hull ID No.

C.  Visual Identification and Painting Scheme: Logos, Name and ID
    Numbers Locations, Flag(s), Plaques.

D.  Year Built.

E.  Gross tonnage, Net Tonnage, Displacement.

F.  Hull and Cabin material.

G.  Length Over All, Beam and Draft.

H.  Speed and Endurance.

I.  Hull, Machinery, Electrical and Scientific Equipment.

**III. Operational Procedures and Limitations**

A.  Ranking of Risk Assessment (Required for Class II, III and SRV.
    Optional for Class A and I).

B.  General Policies and Procedures.

C.  Material Condition.

D.  Weather and Sea State Limitations and Monitoring.

E.  Stability and Load Limitations.

F.  Distance from Shore Restrictions.

G.  Night and Overnight Operations.

H.  Position Reporting Requirements.

I.  Check-Off Lists: Departure and Arrival (Appendix II).

J.  Afloat/Cruise Plans (Appendix III).

K.  Embarked Personnel: Crew, Scientists and Passengers.

L.  Diving from Sanctuary Small boats: NOAA Diving Regulations Apply,
    Oxygen Kit Required Aboard.

M.  Use of Permanent and Temporary (Science) Installed Equipment.

**IV. Repair and Preventative Maintenance Requirements**

A.  ABYC, NFPA and USCG Regulations Apply.

B.  Critical Vs Non-Critical Repairs.

C.  PMS Scheduling (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Semi-annually,
    Annually and Based on Hours of Operation).

D.  Maintenance Logs (Hardcopy and Database).

E.  Monitoring Systems: LO Analysis, Vibration, Gages, Alarms.

F.  Crew and Shore/Depot Level Repair and Maintenance.

**V. Safety Systems**

A.  Required Safety/Firefighting/Life Saving Equipment, Table 1.

B.  Testing/Examination of Safety/Firefighting/Life Saving Equipment.

C.  Required Navigation and Communication Equipment, Table 2.

**VI. Emergency Procedures**

A.  Proximity and Probability of Emergency Assistance (Appendix IV).

B.  Drills: Fire, Flooding, Collision, Man Overboard, Oil Spill, etc.

C.  Emergency Check-Off Lists (46CFR 185.25-5).

**VII. Operator Qualifications and Staffing Levels**

A.  Certification and License Requirements as Applicable to Small boat
    Class.

B.  Training: Seamanship, CPR and First Aid.

C.  Vessel Operations Coordinator.

D.  Operator and Crew Staffing Levels.

**VIII. Inspection Requirements**

A.  Required Triennial OMAO Fleet Inspection for Class II and Larger
    Small boats.

B.  Qualified Marine Surveyor or Equivalent Inspection for Class A and
    I.

C.  Annual Inspection Requirements for all small boats.

**IX. Configuration Control**

A.  Boat Alts, Submittal Procedures, and Record Keeping.

B.  Marine Engineering Consultation.

C.  Weight and Moment Control.

**X. Documentation, Reporting and Record Keeping**

A.  Drawing and Diagrams showing:

    1.  Major systems.

    2.  Location of Emergency and Safety Gear (Damage control).

    3.  General Arrangements Including Galley, Messing and Berthing .

B.  Pollution Control and Discharge Plaque.

C.  Stability Information.

D.  MSDS.

E.  OEM Technical Manuals for Installed Equipments.

F.  NOAA Small Boat Program Website: http//www.sbp.noaa.gov/.

G.  Spares Inventory: H, M & E (Appendix V), Electronics (Appendix VI).

H.  Database Management For Class II and Larger Small boats.

I.  Accident Reporting and Investigation.

J.  Boat Alteration Records.

K.  Operator Certifications, Licensing, and Training Records.

L.  Inspection Records.

##  {#section-29 .unnumbered}

**XI. References**

> 46CFR, ABYC and USCG Regulations, Risk Analysis, ONMS Vessel Policy,
> OMAO Instructions, and NOAA Administrative Orders as Applicable.

## APPENDIX D Example - Operator/Crewmember Qualifications Letter  {#appendix-d-example---operatorcrewmember-qualifications-letter .unnumbered}

  ---------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------ ---------
  Name                                                                            

  Line Office                                                                     

  Address                                                                         

  Address                                                                         

  Phone                                                                           

  Phone                                                                           

  Email                                                                           

                                                                                  

  Operator                                                           Expiration   
  Documents and                                                      Date         
  Certificates                                                                    
  (List all                                                                       
  licenses,                                                                       
  certificates,                                                                   
  endorsements,                                                                   
  and training)                                                                   

                                                                                  

                                                                                  

                                                                                  

                                                                                  

  Medical                                                            Expiration   
  Certifications                                                     Date         
  (List type of                                                                   
  CPR/First Aid                                                                   
  certification)                                                                  

                                                                                  

                                                                                  
  ---------------- ------------------------------------------------- ------------ ---------

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
possesses the appropriate certificates, licenses, and has demonstrated
the skills necessary to operate the following NOAA vessels~~:~~

~~\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\--~~

Limitations, operating area or special conditions:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Approved by:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_,
Vessel Operations Coordinator

Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

## Appendix E -- Minimum Small Boat Safety Equipment {#appendix-e-minimum-small-boat-safety-equipment .unnumbered}

NOTE: This Table is based on USCG equipment carriage requirements for
recreational vessels and is intended to provide minimum acceptable
levels of outfitting for research motorboats and small research vessels.
Exemptions to these requirements may be granted by the NOAA Small Boat
Safety Program on a case-by-case basis following examination of an
operational risk assessment.

+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| **Eq      | **        |           |           |           |           |
| uipment** | MOTORBOAT |           |           |           |           |
|           | CLASSIF   |           |           |           |           |
|           | ICATION** |           |           |           |           |
+===========+===========+===========+===========+===========+===========+
|           | **Class   | **Class   | **Class   | **Class   | **SRV**   |
|           | A**       | I**       | II**      | III**     |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Anchor    | Optional, | Optional, | One       | One, as   |           |
|           | depends   | depends   |           | required  |           |
|           |           |           |           | by design |           |
|           | on nature | on nature |           | cal       |           |
|           | of        | of        |           | culations |           |
|           |           |           |           |           |           |
|           | o         | o         |           |           |           |
|           | perations | perations |           |           |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Portable  | 1 Type    |           | 2 Type    | As        |           |
| Fire      | B-I (when |           | B-I or 1  | required  |           |
|           | boat has  |           |           | by        |           |
| Exti      | enclosed  |           | Type      | ap        |           |
| nguishers |           |           | B-II. A   | plication |           |
|           | com       |           |           | of        |           |
|           | partment) |           | Fixed     | ap        |           |
|           |           |           | System    | propriate |           |
|           |           |           |           | re        |           |
|           |           |           | equals    | gulation. |           |
|           |           |           | one B-I   |           |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| NOTE: B-I |           |           |           |           |           |
| type      |           |           |           |           |           |
| approved  |           |           |           |           |           |
| hand      |           |           |           |           |           |
| portable  |           |           |           |           |           |
| exti      |           |           |           |           |           |
| nguishers |           |           |           |           |           |
| contain:  |           |           |           |           |           |
| 1.25 to   |           |           |           |           |           |
| 2.33      |           |           |           |           |           |
| gallons   |           |           |           |           |           |
| Foam, 4   |           |           |           |           |           |
| to 15     |           |           |           |           |           |
| pounds    |           |           |           |           |           |
| Carbon    |           |           |           |           |           |
| Dioxide,  |           |           |           |           |           |
| or 2 to   |           |           |           |           |           |
| 10 pounds |           |           |           |           |           |
| Dry       |           |           |           |           |           |
| Chemical; |           |           |           |           |           |
| B-II type |           |           |           |           |           |
| approved  |           |           |           |           |           |
| hand      |           |           |           |           |           |
| portable  |           |           |           |           |           |
| exti      |           |           |           |           |           |
| nguishers |           |           |           |           |           |
| contain:  |           |           |           |           |           |
| 2.5       |           |           |           |           |           |
| gallons   |           |           |           |           |           |
| Foam, 15  |           |           |           |           |           |
| pounds    |           |           |           |           |           |
| Carbon    |           |           |           |           |           |
| Dioxide,  |           |           |           |           |           |
| or 10 to  |           |           |           |           |           |
| 20 pound  |           |           |           |           |           |
| Dry       |           |           |           |           |           |
| Chemical. |           |           |           |           |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Backfire  | One       |           |           |           |           |
| Flame     | approved  |           |           |           |           |
|           | device on |           |           |           |           |
| Arrester  | each      |           |           |           |           |
| and Drip  | c         |           |           |           |           |
|           | arburetor |           |           |           |           |
| Pan       | of all    |           |           |           |           |
|           | installed |           |           |           |           |
|           | gasoline  |           |           |           |           |
|           | engines,  |           |           |           |           |
|           | not       |           |           |           |           |
|           | a         |           |           |           |           |
|           | pplicable |           |           |           |           |
|           | to        |           |           |           |           |
|           | outboard  |           |           |           |           |
|           | engines   |           |           |           |           |
|           | or diesel |           |           |           |           |
|           | engines.  |           |           |           |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| N         | As        |           |           |           |           |
| avigation | described |           |           |           |           |
| Lights    | in        |           |           |           |           |
|           | N         |           |           |           |           |
|           | avigation |           |           |           |           |
|           | Rules,    |           |           |           |           |
|           | COMDTINST |           |           |           |           |
|           | M         |           |           |           |           |
|           | 16672.2C. |           |           |           |           |
|           | Direct    |           |           |           |           |
|           | questions |           |           |           |           |
|           | regarding |           |           |           |           |
|           | ap        |           |           |           |           |
|           | plication |           |           |           |           |
|           | of the    |           |           |           |           |
|           | Rules to  |           |           |           |           |
|           | NMAO      |           |           |           |           |
|           | Fleet     |           |           |           |           |
|           | I         |           |           |           |           |
|           | nspection |           |           |           |           |
|           | Office.   |           |           |           |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Oar       | One Set   | One Set   | None      | None      | None      |
| s/Paddles |           |           |           |           |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Magnetic  | None      | One       | One, with | One,      |           |
| Compass   |           | handheld  | current   | adjusted  |           |
|           |           |           |           | with      |           |
|           |           | bearing   | deviation | current   |           |
|           |           | compass   | card      | deviation |           |
|           |           |           |           | card      |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Ve        | At least  |           |           | As        |           |
| ntilation | two       |           |           | required  |           |
|           | v         |           |           | by        |           |
|           | entilator |           |           | ap        |           |
|           | ducts,    |           |           | plication |           |
|           | fitted    |           |           | of        |           |
|           | with      |           |           | ap        |           |
|           | cowls or  |           |           | propriate |           |
|           | their     |           |           | re        |           |
|           | eq        |           |           | gulation. |           |
|           | uivalent, |           |           |           |           |
|           | for every |           |           |           |           |
|           | engine or |           |           |           |           |
|           | fuel tank |           |           |           |           |
|           | co        |           |           |           |           |
|           | mpartment |           |           |           |           |
|           | of decked |           |           |           |           |
|           | over      |           |           |           |           |
|           | boats     |           |           |           |           |
|           | that use  |           |           |           |           |
|           | gasoline  |           |           |           |           |
|           | or other  |           |           |           |           |
|           | fuel of a |           |           |           |           |
|           | flash     |           |           |           |           |
|           | point     |           |           |           |           |
|           | less than |           |           |           |           |
|           | 110       |           |           |           |           |
|           | degrees   |           |           |           |           |
|           | Fa        |           |           |           |           |
|           | hrenheit. |           |           |           |           |
|           | Boats of  |           |           |           |           |
|           | such      |           |           |           |           |
|           | con       |           |           |           |           |
|           | struction |           |           |           |           |
|           | shall     |           |           |           |           |
|           | also be   |           |           |           |           |
|           | outfitted |           |           |           |           |
|           | with a    |           |           |           |           |
|           | powered   |           |           |           |           |
|           | bilge     |           |           |           |           |
|           | exhaust   |           |           |           |           |
|           | blower    |           |           |           |           |
|           | which has |           |           |           |           |
|           | an arc    |           |           |           |           |
|           | resistant |           |           |           |           |
|           | motor and |           |           |           |           |
|           | is wired  |           |           |           |           |
|           | inde      |           |           |           |           |
|           | pendently |           |           |           |           |
|           | of the    |           |           |           |           |
|           | ignition  |           |           |           |           |
|           | starting  |           |           |           |           |
|           | system.   |           |           |           |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Personal  | One       |           |           |           |           |
| Flotation | appr      |           |           |           |           |
|           | opriately |           |           |           |           |
| Devices   | sized     |           |           |           |           |
|           | device    |           |           |           |           |
|           | for every |           |           |           |           |
|           | person    |           |           |           |           |
|           | embarked  |           |           |           |           |
|           | aboard.   |           |           |           |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Ring Life | None      | One ring  |           | As        |           |
| Buoys or  |           | life buoy |           | required  |           |
| Buoyant   |           | or        |           | by        |           |
| Cushions  |           | buoyant   |           | ap        |           |
|           |           | cushion.  |           | plication |           |
|           |           |           |           | of        |           |
|           |           |           |           | ap        |           |
|           |           |           |           | propriate |           |
|           |           |           |           | re        |           |
|           |           |           |           | gulation. |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Lifeboat, | None      | None      | None      | As        |           |
| Raft, or  |           |           |           | required  |           |
|           |           |           |           | by        |           |
| Buoyant   |           |           |           | ap        |           |
| Apparatus |           |           |           | plication |           |
|           |           |           |           | of        |           |
|           |           |           |           | ap        |           |
|           |           |           |           | propriate |           |
|           |           |           |           | re        |           |
|           |           |           |           | gulation. |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Emergency | None      | None      | As        |           |           |
| Tiller    |           |           | required  |           |           |
|           |           |           | by        |           |           |
| or        |           |           | ap        |           |           |
| Steering  |           |           | plication |           |           |
| System    |           |           | of        |           |           |
|           |           |           | ap        |           |           |
|           |           |           | propriate |           |           |
|           |           |           | re        |           |           |
|           |           |           | gulation. |           |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| **Eq      | **Class   | **Class   | **Class   | **Class   | **SRV**   |
| uipment** | A**       | I**       | II**      | III**     |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| First Aid | One       | One       | One       | One       | One       |
| Kit       |           |           |           |           |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| NOTE:     |           |           |           |           |           |
| First-aid |           |           |           |           |           |
| kit       |           |           |           |           |           |
| contents  |           |           |           |           |           |
| should be |           |           |           |           |           |
| adequate  |           |           |           |           |           |
| for type  |           |           |           |           |           |
| of        |           |           |           |           |           |
| operation |           |           |           |           |           |
| and skill |           |           |           |           |           |
| level of  |           |           |           |           |           |
| personnel |           |           |           |           |           |
| expected  |           |           |           |           |           |
| to        |           |           |           |           |           |
| a         |           |           |           |           |           |
| dminister |           |           |           |           |           |
| first     |           |           |           |           |           |
| aid.      |           |           |           |           |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Whi       | Some      |           |           | As        |           |
| stle/Horn | means of  |           |           | required  |           |
|           | making an |           |           | by        |           |
|           | efficient |           |           | ap        |           |
|           | sound     |           |           | plication |           |
|           | signal    |           |           | of        |           |
|           | audible   |           |           | ap        |           |
|           | for ½     |           |           | propriate |           |
|           | mile for  |           |           | re        |           |
|           | at least  |           |           | gulation. |           |
|           | 4 to 6    |           |           |           |           |
|           | seconds.  |           |           |           |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Bell      | None      | None      | None      | One, ≥    |           |
|           |           |           |           | 8\"       |           |
|           |           |           |           | Diameter  |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Visual    | One       | One       |           | As        |           |
| Distress  | electric  | orange    |           | required  |           |
|           |           | distress  |           | by        |           |
| Signals   | distress  | flag, or  |           | ap        |           |
|           | light or  | one       |           | plication |           |
|           | 3         | electric  |           | of        |           |
|           |           | distress  |           | ap        |           |
|           | co        | light, or |           | propriate |           |
|           | mbination | three     |           | re        |           |
|           |           | hand-held |           | gulation. |           |
|           | day/night | or        |           |           |           |
|           | red       | floating  |           |           |           |
|           | flares    | orange    |           |           |           |
|           | when      | smoke     |           |           |           |
|           | operating | signals,  |           |           |           |
|           | between   | and       |           |           |           |
|           | sunset    |           |           |           |           |
|           | and       | One       |           |           |           |
|           | sunrise.  | electric  |           |           |           |
|           |           | distress  |           |           |           |
|           |           | light, or |           |           |           |
|           |           | three     |           |           |           |
|           |           | co        |           |           |           |
|           |           | mbination |           |           |           |
|           |           | (d        |           |           |           |
|           |           | ay/night) |           |           |           |
|           |           | red       |           |           |           |
|           |           | flares:   |           |           |           |
|           |           | handheld, |           |           |           |
|           |           | meteor,   |           |           |           |
|           |           | or        |           |           |           |
|           |           | parachute |           |           |           |
|           |           | type      |           |           |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| N         | None      |           |           | One Copy  |           |
| avigation |           |           |           |           |           |
| Rules     |           |           |           |           |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Nautical  | None      | One       |           | One of    |           |
| Charts    |           | w         |           | each      |           |
|           |           | aterproof |           | chart     |           |
|           |           | chart or  |           | covering  |           |
|           |           | chartlet  |           | the       |           |
|           |           | covering  |           | vessel's  |           |
|           |           | the       |           | normal    |           |
|           |           | o         |           | o         |           |
|           |           | perations |           | perations |           |
|           |           | area      |           | area      |           |
|           |           |           |           | corrected |           |
|           |           |           |           | through   |           |
|           |           |           |           | the most  |           |
|           |           |           |           | current   |           |
|           |           |           |           | Notice to |           |
|           |           |           |           | Mariners  |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Oil       | None      |           |           | One       |           |
| Placard   |           |           |           |           |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Garbage   | None      |           |           | One       |           |
| Placard   |           |           |           |           |           |
+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+

## Appendix F -- Minimum Small Boat Communication and Navigation Equipment {#appendix-f-minimum-small-boat-communication-and-navigation-equipment .unnumbered}

+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| **          | **DISTANCE  |             |             |             |
| EQUIPMENT** | FROM SHORE  |             |             |             |
|             | OR SUPPORT  |             |             |             |
|             | VESSEL**    |             |             |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | **Less than | **0 - 2     | **2 -- 20   | **\> 20     |
|             | 2 Miles and | Miles**     | Miles**     | Miles**[^1] |
|             | within      |             |             |             |
|             | protected   |             |             |             |
|             | Bays,**     |             |             |             |
|             |             |             |             |             |
|             | **Sounds or |             |             |             |
|             | Rivers**    |             |             |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| VHF         | One         | One         | Two         | Two         |
| Radio[^2]   |             |             |             |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| HF Radio^2^ | None        | None        | None        | One         |
| [^3]        |             |             |             |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| GPS or      | None        | One         | One         | One         |
| LORAN       |             |             |             |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| EPIRB[^4]   | None        | None        | One         | One         |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| SART        | None        | None        | None        | One         |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| Cellular or | None        | None        | One         | One         |
| Satellite   |             |             |             |             |
|             |             |             |             |             |
| Phone       |             |             |             |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+

## APPENDIX G -- First Aid Equipment Carriage ~~Requirements~~ Recommendations. {#appendix-g-first-aid-equipment-carriage-requirements-recommendations. .unnumbered}

**Class A, Class I and Class II vessels.**

The following is a suggested list of items that should be considered for
inclusion in a small boat's first aid kit. This list is not intended to
be a requirement and each kit should be designed around the extent of
required medical training expected of the people normally onboard.

  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  **TABLE                                                      
  A: CLASS                                                     
  A, CLASS                                                     
  I, AND                                                       
  CLASS II                                                     
  SMALL                                                        
  BOATS**                                                      
  --------- -------------------------------------------------- -----------------
            **Description**                                    **QTY.**

  1         Acetaminophen Tablets, 325 mg                      1 Bottle (100
                                                               count)

  2         Adhesive Bandage, ¾"X 3" (Band Aids)               1 Box (100 count)

  3         Fabric Knuckle Adhesive Bandage                    1 Box (100 count)

  4         Fabric Fingertip Adhesive Bandage                  1 Box (100 count)

  5         Tissue Forceps, 4 ½"                               1 pc.

  6         Artificial Respiration & Mouth To Mouth            1 pc.
            Resuscitation Instruction Card                     

  7         Aspirin Tablets, 325mg Tabs                        1 Bottle (100
                                                               count)

  8         Burn Dressing Gel w/ Lidocaine, foil packs         10 pcs.

  9         Compress and Bandage, 4" X 4"                      1 Package (25
                                                               count)

  10        Compressed Gauze Bandage, 2"X 6", 4"X 6"           1 Package (25
                                                               count)

  11        Compressed Gauze Sponge Surgical, 2"X 2"           1 Package (25
                                                               count)

  12        Compressed Muslin Bandage (Cravat), 37" X 52"      3 pcs.

  13        Eye Dressing First Aid Kit                         1 pc.

  14        First Aid Field Dressing, 4\"x 7\"                 3 pcs.

  15        First Aid Instruction Sheet                        1 pc.

  16        General Surgical Scissors, Straight 5 ½"           1 pc.

  17        Lipstick, Antichap                                 1 pc.

  18        Meclizine, 25 mg, Tabs                             1 Bottle (100
                                                               count)

  19        Bacitracin Topical Ointment, 0.9 gm foil packs     10 pcs.

  20        Petrolatum Gauze 3\" X 18\"                        1 pc.

  21        Povidine Iodine Solution, 10%, ½ Fl Oz             1 Bottle

  22        Sulisobenzone Lotion U/V Screen 10% 75gm           1 Bottle

  23        CPR protective mask                                1 pc.

  24        Latex (surgical) glove, sized for medical provider 6 pair

  25        Insect Repellant Cream, 31.5%                      1 Bottle
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

**Class III and SRVs** (operating less than 20 NM from a habitable port,
returning to port within 24 hours)

These vessels shall carry at all times a Stokes litter and a bridle in
case of a helicopter evacuation. These vessels shall carry a first aid
kit in each manned space on the vessel. Each kit shall include at
minimum each item listed on the Appendix G, Table A inventory list of
this Policy, and may include more according to the medical training of
the people onboard.

[]{.mark}

In addition to the first aid kits, these vessels shall carry a jump kit.
This should be in a bag or case that can be taken to any location on the
vessel. The contents of this bag may vary with the level of medical
training onboard, but shall at a minimum include:

+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
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+===+==================================================+================+
|   | **Description**                                  | **QTY.**       |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | Sphygmomanometer                                 | 1 pc.          |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | Stethoscope                                      | 1 pc.          |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 3 | Penlight with pupil gauge                        | 1 pc.          |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 4 | Shears, 7 ¼"                                     | 1 pc.          |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 5 | Ring Cutter                                      | 1 pc.          |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 6 | Sterile Cotton Tip Applicators                   | 1 Box (100     |
|   |                                                  | count)         |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 7 | Instant Heat and Cold Packs                      | 5 pcs. each    |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 8 | Adult Bag Valve Mask                             | 1 pc.          |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 9 | Emergency blanket                                | 1 pc.          |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | Anti-Septic Hand Wipes                           | 1 Box (100     |
| 0 |                                                  | count)         |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | ADB pads, 5\" x 9\"                              | 5 pcs.         |
| 1 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | Sterile Trauma Dressing, 10\" x 30\"             | 5 pcs.         |
| 2 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | Sterile Sponges, 4\" x 4\"                       | 1 Box (25      |
| 3 |                                                  | count)         |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | Sterile Sponges, 2\" x 2\"                       | 1 Box (100     |
| 4 |                                                  | count)         |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | Conforming Sterile Stretch Gauze, 4\"            | 2 rolls        |
| 5 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | Elastic Bandage, 2\" x 5 yards                   | 2 rolls        |
| 6 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | Elastic Bandage, 4\" x 5 yards                   | 1 roll         |
| 7 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | Clear Surgical Tape, 1\"                         | 1 roll         |
| 8 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | Face Mask with Eye Shield                        | 1 pc.          |
| 9 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | OPA\'S Airway Kit                                | 1 pc.          |
| 0 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | Nasal Cannulas, Adult                            | 2 pcs.         |
| 1 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | Medium Bio Hazard Bag                            | 1 pc.          |
| 2 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | SAM Splints                                      | 1 pc.          |
| 3 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | Epi-Pens                                         | 1 pc.          |
| 4 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | Activated Charcoal                               | 1 pc.          |
| 5 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | Aspirin, Chewable, 81mg                          | ??             |
| 6 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | Glucose, Liquid Gel, 40%                         | ??             |
| 7 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | Oral Rehydration Salts                           | ??             |
| 8 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | Zinc Oxide Ointment                              | ??             |
| 9 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+

[]{.mark}

**Class III and SRVs (operating outside coastal areas, for a period
greater than 24 hours.)**

In addition to the first aid requirements as stated in Table A and B-1
of Appendix G of this Policy, those vessels operating outside coastal
areas for a period greater than 24 hour shall carry the following drugs
and equipment.

+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
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+===+==================================================+================+
|   | **Description**                                  | **QTY.**       |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | Al/Mg Hydroxide & Simethicone tablets            | ??             |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | Pepto-Bismol                                     | ??             |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 3 | Permethrin Cream Rinse (Nix)                     | ??             |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 4 | Clotrimazole Cream (anti-fungal, athlete's foot  | ??             |
|   | treatment)                                       |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 5 | Diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl)                   | ??             |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 6 | Syrup of Ipecac                                  | ??             |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 7 | Hydrogen Peroxide Solution, 3%                   | ??             |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 8 | Silver Sulfadiazine Cream (Prescription)         | ??             |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 9 | Throat Lozenges                                  | ??             |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | Guaifenesin & Dextromethorphan Syrup             | ??             |
| 0 | (Robitussun)                                     |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | Zarosen Dental Desensitizer                      | ??             |
| 1 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | Insulin Injection (prescription)                 | ??             |
| 2 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | Fluorescien Sodium Ophthalmic Strips             | ??             |
| 3 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | Gentamicin Ophthalmic Ointment (Gentac,          | ??             |
| 4 | Prescription)                                    |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | Milk of Magnesia                                 | ??             |
| 5 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | Sterile water for irrigation                     | ??             |
| 6 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | Permethrin Cream Rinse (Nix)                     | ??             |
| 7 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | Clotrimazole Cream (Anti-Fungal, Athlete's Foot  | ??             |
| 8 | Treatment)                                       |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1 | Diphenhydramine HCL (Benadryl)                   | ??             |
| 9 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | Cobalt Blue Pen Light                            | ??             |
| 0 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | Eye Magnet w/ Loop                               | ??             |
| 1 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | Adhesive Skin Closures                           | ??             |
| 2 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | Portable Suction Device                          | ??             |
| 3 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | Laryngoscope Kit                                 | ??             |
| 4 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | Reflex Hammer                                    | ??             |
| 5 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | Pulse Oximeter                                   | ??             |
| 6 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | Glucometer                                       | ??             |
| 7 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | Thermometer, oral                                | ??             |
| 8 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 2 | Restraining Devices                              | ??             |
| 9 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
| 3 | Mortuary Transfer Bag                            | ??             |
| 0 |                                                  |                |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+

## Appendix H -- Examples of NOAA Small Boat Hull Markings  {#appendix-h-examples-of-noaa-small-boat-hull-markings .unnumbered}

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Drawing 1 - Typical Class A and Class I NOAA Visual Identification and
  Numbering, Starboard Profile and Obscured Transom.

  NOTE: Additional NOAA Emblem may be placed forward of the name and hull
  identification number on bow.

  Drawing 2 - Typical Class II Small Boat Visual Identification and
  Numbering, Starboard Profile and Obscured Transom.

  NOTE: NOAA Emblem on bow is required due to the lack of a console or
  deck house.

   

  Drawing 3 - Typical Class III Motorboat Visual Identification and
  Numbering, Starboard Profile and Full Transom.

  NOTE: Additional NOAA Emblem may be placed forward of name and hull
  identification number on bow.

   

  Drawing 4 - Typical Small Research Vessel Visual Identification and
  Numbering, Starboard Profile and Full Transom.

  NOTE: NOAA Emblem on bow optional.

   
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

##    {#section-30 .unnumbered}

## APPENDIX XXX - Standards Of Competence For Seafarers Designated to Provide Elementary First Aid

Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Section
A-VI/1.3: Standards of Competence for Seafarers Designated to Provide
Elementary First Aid can be found at the following link:

<http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-w/g-wk/wkh/smc/App_B_Elementary_First_Aid.pdf>

**STANDARD OF COMPETENCE FOR PERSONS DESIGNATED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL FIRST
AID**

Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Section
A-VI/4.1 and Table A-VI/4.1: Standard of Competence for Persons
Designated to Provide Medical First Aid can be found at the following
link:

[**http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-w/g-wk/wkh/smc/App_C\_%20Medical_First_Aid.pdf**](http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-w/g-wk/wkh/smc/App_C_ Medical_First_Aid.pdf)

**SPECIFICATIONS OF MINIMUM STANDARDS OF COMPETENCY FOR PERSONS IN
CHARGE OF MEDICAL CARE**

Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping (STCW) Section
A-VI/4.2 and Table A-VI/4.2: Specifications of Minimum Standards of
Competency for Persons in Charge of Medical Care\-\--Document and link
pending.

## APPENDIX XXX - Personal Floatation Devices Policy {#appendix-xxx---personal-floatation-devices-policy .unnumbered}

(Final version of PFD policy to be inserted here...)

##  {#section-31 .unnumbered}

##  {#section-32 .unnumbered}

##  {#section-33 .unnumbered}

##  {#section-34 .unnumbered}

##  {#section-35 .unnumbered}

##  {#section-36 .unnumbered}

##  {#section-37 .unnumbered}

   

[^1]: Vessels operating greater than 20 miles from shore or support
    vessel may be required to comply with the provisions of the Global
    Maritime Distress and Safety System. GMDSS entails specific
    outfitting with regard to electronics such as radios capable of
    digital selective calling (DSC), and assignment of a Maritime Mobile
    Service Identity (MMSI) for each vessel's radio installation.

[^2]: All marine radios purchased after the effective date of this Order
    must have DSC capability and VHF radios must be able to receive NOAA
    National Weather Service SAME (Special Area Message Encoded) Marine
    Weather Alerts when available in the boat's operational area. Radios
    equipped with DSC require issuance of a MMSI number.

[^3]: Appropriate FCC or GMDSS radio operator's licenses are required.

[^4]: EPIRBs equipped with a GPS receiver to transmit position of
    distress are highly recommended.

    NOTE: RADAR and depth sounders may be recommended or required
    minimum equipment for qualified Class II motorboats and larger craft
    after evaluation of operational risks.