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Regulatory and Standards Compliance Flashcards

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  1. When surveying a vessel for insurance purposes, which SAMS standard requires the surveyor to document the vessel's registered value versus fair market value?

    Answer: SAMS Survey Standards requiring separate notation of insured and market values

    SAMS survey standards require surveyors to document both the insured/agreed value and the current fair market value so underwriters can assess adequacy of coverage.

  2. Under 33 CFR Part 164, vessels over 1,600 gross tons on certain US waters are required to carry which navigation equipment?

    Answer: Voyage data recorder (VDR) and AIS transponder

    33 CFR Part 164 requires certain larger vessels to carry navigation safety equipment including AIS transponders to improve collision avoidance.

  3. ABYC standard P-1 governs which system aboard recreational vessels?

    Answer: Exhaust system installations

    ABYC P-1 covers installation of exhaust systems for marine engines, including requirements for wet and dry exhaust configurations.

  4. Which regulation requires vessels operating on the US Outer Continental Shelf to meet OCS safety zone requirements?

    Answer: 33 CFR Part 147

    33 CFR Part 147 establishes safety zones around OCS facilities such as offshore platforms, regulating vessel traffic in those areas.

  5. When a surveyor notes that a through-hull fitting below the waterline is not equipped with a seacock, this is a deficiency under which standard?

    Answer: ABYC H-27 (Seacocks and Through-Hull Fittings)

    ABYC H-27 requires all through-hull fittings below the waterline to have a seacock or valve to allow isolation in case of failure.

  6. What is the primary purpose of a Stability Letter issued for a commercial vessel?

    Answer: To certify that the vessel meets minimum stability criteria for its intended service

    A Stability Letter certifies that a vessel has been assessed and meets stability standards, specifying loading limits and operational restrictions.

  7. Under EPA regulations, what must a vessel owner do before discharging treated gray water within 3 nautical miles of the US coast?

    Answer: Comply with Clean Water Act NPDES Vessel General Permit (VGP) conditions

    The EPA's Vessel General Permit under the NPDES program governs discharge of gray water and other effluents from vessels operating in US waters.