# Presentation: 657650

## Slide 1

## New York State

- Public Vessel Inspection Program

## Public Vessels

- Program dates back to the laws of 1897
- Intended to protect passengers and goods being moved on state waterways
- Program is administered by State Parks through the Marine Services Unit

## Definition of a Public Vessel

- Three key elements: 	**1. Mechanically Propelled**

- Inboard – Stern Drive – Outboard

- Gas – Diesel – Electric - Steam

- No Horsepower Limitations

## Definition of a Public Vessel

- Three key elements: 	**2. Commercial Purpose**

- Tours
- Fishing
- Diving
- Water-skiing
- Water-taxi
- Parasailing

## Definition of a Public Vessel

- Three key elements: 	**3. Compensation Received**

## Navigable Waters of the State	

- Navigable Waters of the State

- Excludes:
- Great Lakes
- Lake Champlain
- State Canal System
- Cayuga Lake
- Seneca Lake
- Oneida Lake
- Tidewaters of Long Island & NYC
- Hudson River

- Currently 51 Waterways Across New York State

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## Certificate of Inspection

- Public vessels are inspected annually
- A new COI is issued following inspection
- Must be on board while operating
- Must be posted on vessels of 10 tons or more
- Operation without COI is a misdemeanor (140-a NL)

## Certificate of Inspection

-   The annual inspection includes examination of:

-   Hull and passenger accommodations
-   Propulsion
-   Electrical and fuel systems
-   Steering
-   Navigation equipment
-   Safety and firefighting

## Certificate of Inspection

- Inspection standards follow Code of Federal Regulations with one exception:
- Standard of 174 pounds per person is used for determining passenger capacity, as of 2006

## 2006

-  339 Vessels Inspected

## 2006

-  319 Vessels Inspected

## 2006

-  339 Vessels Inspected

## Operator Licensing

- Each operator must have a valid license on board while underway
- Must be posted on boats over 10 tons
- The type of license is stated on the certificate of inspection
- Unlicensed operation is a misdemeanor

## License types include:
Joint Pilot & Engineer
Most common type issued
Required on vessels not exceeding:
65 feet in length
65 passengers
50 tons
Must be at least 18 years old

- Joint Pilot & Engineer
- Most common type issued
- Required on vessels not exceeding:
- 65 feet in length
- 65 passengers
- 50 tons
- Must be at least 18 years old

- Operator Licensing

## Master/Apprentice Master
Required on vessels that exceed the limits of a joint pilot and engineer’s license
Must be at least 21 years old

Engineer 
May be required on larger boats with more complex engineering plants
Must be at least 21 years old

- Required on vessels that exceed the limits of a joint pilot and engineer’s license
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Engineer
- May be required on larger boats with more complex engineering plants
- Must be at least 21 years old

- Operator Licensing

## Original license requirements
Must complete a boating safety course
Must pass a written examination
Based on public vessel operator’s study guide
May be waived with a valid USCG license
Licenses must be renewed annually
An open-book renewal exam may be given every five years
Masters & Engineers must complete practical examination after 60 hours of bridge time

- Must complete a boating safety course
- Must pass a written examination
- Based on public vessel operator’s study guide
- May be waived with a valid USCG license
- Licenses must be renewed annually
- An open-book renewal exam may be given every five years
- Masters & Engineers must complete practical examination after 60 hours of bridge time

- Operator Licensing

## 2006

-  250 Original Licenses Issued
- 766 Licenses Renewed

## For More Information:

- Marine Services Unit
- NYS Parks
- Empire State Plaza
- Building 1
- Albany NY 12238
- 518-474-0445
- www.nysparks.com

## Slide 20

## Washington State Charter Vessel Program

- Chuck Lemon
- DOSH Maritime
- Safety Specialist

**Notes:**
Thank you for coming to today’s hearing.  I am Chuck Lemon, a safety and health specialist with L&I P&TS.  I will be giving a short presentation about the proposed rule, and will answer questions before comments are taken.

## Washington State’s Jurisdiction	

- Charter Vessels on Non-Navigable Waters
- Licenses are required for vessels that carry 7 or more passengers for hire
- The Masters of these vessels must also be licensed by either us or the USCG
- Both of these licenses’ expire annually

**Notes:**
I will cover why we changed the rule, what changed, review how the new chapter is organized and as I just said, answer any questions you may have.

## Quantity

- Currently we have 14 charter vessels under our jurisdiction
- 4 of which are on Lake Diablo and 10 are at Lake Chelan
- The vessels very from 7 passengers to 300 passengers
- Hulls are Steel, Wood, and FRP

## Inspections are performed annually

- The Charter Vessels and Crew must adhere to the same rules as the USCG and Our Rule (WAC 296-115, Safety Requirements for Charter Boats)
- Masters must pass physical exams and a written exam every 5 years

**Notes:**
As part of the Regulatory reform act, existing rules are being made easier to understand.  The rules for Cranes, Derricks, and other lifting equipment are being rewritten and reorganized to make the information easier to find, and easier to understand and use once you do find it.

ANSI references have been updated to more current editions.  Some ANSI references in current crane rules are from 1968 and 1969  editions.

New rule will be effective March 1st of 2004.

## Stability Tests

- We have performed new Simplified Stability Tests on 4 of the vessels using the new 185 lb per passenger
- Only 1 of the 4 had to reduce their maximum capacity (from 92 to 80)

**Notes:**
A few of the newer ANSI editions

## Questions?

- 1956 Chris Craft
- 56 ft Wood Hull

- 100 ft Steel Hull
- 300 Passenger

**Notes:**
Any questions?

## Slide 27

## TENNESSEE WILDLIFE

- RESOURCES AGENCY

## SOLE STATE WATERSJ. PERCY PRIEST LAKE

*14,000 acres*
*Impounded in 1968*
*Primary commercial activity – Dinner Cruises (Charter Boats)*

## SOLE STATE WATERS  OCOEE RIVER	

*5.5 miles of whitewater*
*Popularized in the 1970’s*
*Primary commercial activity – Guided Rafting*
*300,000 visitors annually*

## SOLE STATE WATERS CENTER HILL LAKE	

*18,000 Acres*
*Impounded in 1948*
*Primary commercial activity -   Rental Houseboats (Bare Boat Charters)*

## SOLE STATE WATERSTHE LOST SEA

*Underground Lake*
*13 Acres*
*Commercialized in 1915*
*Primary commercial activity – Guided Boat Tours*

## PROPOSED REGULATIONSBARE BOAT CHARTERS

- BASIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT
- MARINE RADIO
- SAFETY ORIENTATION BY BOAT OWNER
- MAINTENANCE LOG ON VESSEL
- WARNING PLACARDS

## PROPOSED REGULATIONSCHARTER BOATS

- INSPECTED EVERY 2 YEARS BY SURVEYOR
- INSPECTED AFTER MODIFICATIONS
- LICENSED CAPTAIN
- PASSENGER SAFETY BRIEFING
- FIRST AID KIT
- VESSEL MAINTENANCE LOG

## PROPOSED REGULATIONSWHITEWATER

- VESSEL CONSTRUCTION
- EMERGENCY PLAN
- PFD’S AND HELMETS
- FIRST AID KITS
- MINIMUM AGE OF PARTICIPANTS – 8
- GUIDE QUALIFICATIONS

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