21st Century U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Manuals: Vessel Safety Check Manual and Coast Guard Regulations (CD-ROM)

This unique electronic book on CD-ROM has a complete reproduction of the latest version of the U.S. Coast Guard manual, Vessel Safety Check Manual (CIM 16796.8) and Coast Guard Regulations (CIM 5000.3B). In addition, as a bonus, there are reproductions of over 160 vital U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Instruction Manuals covering personnel, operations and readiness, management, and Coast Guard missions. Vessel Safety Check Manual - The VSC is a compliance-oriented certification examination; the VSC decal attests to the fact that the boat is in compliance with Federal and State requirements. Contents of this manual include: The Vessel Safety Check Program * Purpose * Scope * Definitions * Vessel Safety Check Program * Vessel Examiner * Vessel Safety Check (VSC) * Vessels Eligible for the Vessel Safety Check * Boats Owned by Federal, State, or Local Governments * Inflatable Craft * Boats Owned by Scout Groups * Special Exceptions * Vessels Not Eligible For Vessel Safety Check * Activities Beyond The Scope Of The Vessel Safety Check * Manufacturer Product Defect Notification * Relations With Law Enforcement Officials * Coast Guard Personnel * State and Local Enforcement Officials * District Supervision Of The Vessel Examination Program * Vessel Safety Checks Performed Outside Of The Home District * Vessel Examiner Qualification * Vessel Examiner Availability * Uniforms * Educational Materials * Exchange Boating Safety Information * Conducting the Vessel Safety Check * Awarding the VSC Decal * VSC Decal Requirements * Coast Guard Approved and Certified Equipment * Equipment Approvals * Vessel Safety Check Required Items * Display of Registration Numbers * Registration Numbers * Registration and Documentation * Identification of Documented Vessels * Personal Flotation Devices * Types Of Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) * Stowage * Visual Distress Signals (VDS) * Visual Distress Signals Required * Exceptions * Fire Extinguishers * Safety * Ventilation * Engine Compartments * Principles Of Natural Ventilation * Fuel Tank Compartments * Operator Responsibility For Maintenance * Backfire Flame Control * Sound Producing Devices * Navigation Lights * Definitions * Shapes during the day * Pollution Placards (Oily Waste Discharge) * MARPOL Trash Placards (Garbage Dumping Restriction) * Marine Sanitation Devices (MSDs) * Carriage Of Inland Navigation Rules * State Requirements * Overall Vessel Condition (as applies) * Marine Radio * Radio Licenses * Vessels required to be FCC licensed * Radio listening watch * False distress alerts * Distress calls * Dewatering Device and Backup * Mounted Fire Extinguishers * Anchoring and Line * First Aid and PIW kits * Inland Approved Visual Distress Signals (VDS) * Capacity Plate * Accident Reports * Owner Responsibility * Offshore Operation * Inflatable Life Rafts * Immersion Suits * Nautical Charts * Survival Tips * First Aid * Fueling * Fuel Management * Float Plan * Weather and Sea Conditions * Insurance Considerations * Boating Check List * Safe Boating Courses. Coast Guard Regulations cover senior officers, the Reserve, basic geographic organization, rules, orders, instructions, duties of officers, the commanding officer and officer in charge, the commanding officer of a ship, the officer in charge (OIC), rank and command, standard ship organization, internal routine and administration of the unit, discipline, regulations and instructions of general application, classification and status of vessels, logs, classified information, operation as a service in the Navy, honors and ceremonies, duties and authority of the Coast Guard.