b'SAFETYMATTERSviously approved plans. Owners oftenrecords and should access them beforeare lost due to fire, flooding, or other do not have plans so when the MSCasking the owner. The Coast Guarddisaster. Industry requested the MSC or the local Officer in Charge Marinestated that after 2008, it is likely thatwork with the local OCMI to determine Inspection (OCMI) asks for plans, thethe plans exist in the MSCs digitalif the old plans are available before owner likely cannot comply withoutarchives. Alternatively, if the localmaking it a requirement of the owner.paying big money to have as-builtOCMI has maintained the records asThe Coast Guard wrapped up their plans created.Depending on the agerequired, then they will have the plans.formal presentations with a discus-of the vessel, the MSC may have theUnfortunately, plans get tossed, orsion on reconsideration and appeals. Within the MSC there are three paths to compliancemeet the regulations, equivalency, and alternative arrange-ments. Alternative arrangements can be operational in nature or be route or RELAX. THIS JOURNEYSarea specifi c. When there is a difference of opinion between the plan submitter POWERED BY CATERPILLAR. and the MSC staff engineer, the recon-sideration and appeal process follows When your cargo can talk, the stakes are high. Whenthe chain of command. Reconsideration you choose Caterpillar, you dont have to worry aboutends with the MSC Commanding meeting your passengers high expectations forOffi cer and appeals go to the Director reliable, safe, clean operation. Our engines set theof Commercial Regulations and standard, so everyone can sit back and enjoy the ride. Standards. There are fewer layers in the appeal process than if a vessel owner Learn more about our Ferrydisagrees with their local OCMI.and Cruise solutionsOpen DiscussionThe industry participants had a number of comments and questions for the MSC personnel that often referred For more information, visit www.cat.com/marine back to a previous MSC determination,2020 Caterpillar. All Rights Reserved. CAT, CATERPILLAR, LETS DO THE WORK, their respective logos, Caterpillar Yellow, the Power Edge and Catincluding: Requirement for an automa-Modern Hex trade dress as well as corporate and product identity used herein, are trademarks of Caterpillar and may not be used without permission.tion procedure beyond stated policy; Use of a policy letter from the late 1990s allowing direct current circuit breakers not called out in the regulations; and Full Service Addressing the increased use of LED Vessel Design lighting into dated electrical regulatory requirements. Layouts There was a discussion on the Structure MSCs first in/first out policy where SINCE 1959, LP&Ahas built its reputation on designing unique vesselsplans, with few exceptions, are which meet our clients diverse requirements. In addition to casinoOut tting reviewed in the order received and if vessels, we also design a wide variety of vessels including dinner andMechanical systems there is a need for additional informa-overnight excursion vessels, auto/passenger ferries, research vessels,HVAC systems tion there will be a delay. The MSC container ships, tugboats, private motor yachts and specialty projects. personnel encouraged plan submit-We enjoy an excellent reputation not only with shipyards, owners andElectrical systems ters to reach out directly if they have operators, but also with the U.S. Coast Guard, the American Bureau ofFeasibility studies questions or believe there is an issue Shipping, and Bureau Veritas. Stability analysis that can be resolved by a quick phone call. Speci cations A question was raised about local Phone: (904) 221-7447Fax: (904) 221-1363 Concept designs plan review where the local OCMI 2300 Marsh Point Rd. Suite 303 has staff to review plans. This was Neptune Beach, FL 32266 Vessel inspections common up until 2001, when there was matt@laypitman.comwww.laypitman.com Shipyard anda concerted effort in face of a post 9/11 regulatory liaison workload to consolidate all plan review 36SEPTEMBER 2020FOGHORN'