Regulatory and Standards Compliance Flashcards
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Which ABYC standard covers ventilation requirements for engine and fuel tank compartments to prevent fuel vapor accumulation?
Answer: ABYC H-2
ABYC H-2 establishes requirements for ventilation of enclosed engine and fuel compartments to prevent dangerous accumulation of explosive vapors.
A surveyor finds that a commercial passenger vessel's life ring is not marked with the vessel's name and home port. Which regulation is violated?
Answer: 46 CFR Part 160 (USCG equipment approval standards)
46 CFR Part 160 requires USCG-approved life-saving equipment such as ring buoys to bear the vessel's name and home port for identification.
Under MARPOL Annex IV, what is required before a vessel can discharge sewage at sea within 12 nautical miles of the nearest land?
Answer: Sewage must be comminuted and disinfected or treated by an approved marine sanitation device
MARPOL Annex IV requires that sewage discharged within 12 nm be treated by an approved marine sanitation device or be comminuted and disinfected.
What is the significance of a vessel's USCG Documentation Number versus its State Registration Number?
Answer: Documentation is federal and required for commercial use or vessels over 5 net tons; state registration applies to smaller recreational vessels
Federal documentation under 46 CFR Part 67 is required for commercially operated vessels and those over 5 net tons, while state registration applies to smaller recreational craft.
During an insurance survey, a surveyor finds the vessel's fire extinguishers are USCG-approved but have not been serviced in 5 years. Which standard addresses this maintenance requirement?
Answer: NFPA 10 (Portable Fire Extinguishers) and 33 CFR Part 175
NFPA 10 requires annual inspection and periodic maintenance of portable fire extinguishers, and 33 CFR Part 175 mandates USCG-approved serviceable extinguishers aboard recreational vessels.
According to 33 CFR Part 95, what is prohibited regarding the operation of a vessel by a person under the influence (BUI)?
Answer: Operating a vessel with a BAC of 0.08% or greater on US navigable waters
33 CFR Part 95 prohibits operating a vessel on US navigable waters with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or greater.
Which ISO standard is most commonly referenced by SAMS surveyors when evaluating the build quality of fiberglass recreational boat hulls?
Answer: ISO 12215 (Small Craft Hull Construction)
ISO 12215 provides scantling rules and structural design standards for small craft hull construction, commonly referenced in evaluating fiberglass recreational vessel quality.