Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 3630 AUGUST 2016 • FOGHORN SAFETYMATTERS for most vessel operators and property serviced and functioning firefighting equipment is vital to the safety of the vessel. Fixed systems are normally serviced by a professional, but that does not mean an operator cannot verify that everything is put back together properly. Ask the servicing technician to go over the system if you or your crew have questions. Regardless of whether a vessel is fitted with a fixed extinguishing system or not, machinery space ven- tilation must be able to be secured and ducts covered in order to contain and smother a fire. The crew needs to be familiar with how ventilation is secured, and that should be part of routine firefighting drills. Electrical Electrical wiring deficiencies result in the greatest number of require- ments issued for a single component. Removal of dead end wiring, improper cable support, improper cable size, and deficient electrical components are the major requirements issued by the Coast Guard. When removing electri- cal equipment that will not be replaced, it is important to also remove the wiring associated with the equipment. Improper support or cable sizing could present a fire or personnel hazard. Remember that replacement of wiring or cable must comply with the most current regulations regardless of what was originally installed. Construction Damage or wastage in the hull and decking, wasted fasteners, bad gaskets and hatches, and cracked or tripped frames are the types of requirements issued under this category. Maintaining watertight and weathertight integrity of a vessel should be a primary concern to vessel operators and company man- agement. Documentation The two most important pieces of paper a company needs to maintain on their vessels are the Certificate of Inspection (COI) and Certificate of Documentation (CoD). Please make sure to check the status of your docu- mentation well before your inspection date. By law, (not regulation) the vessel cannot operate without a valid COI or COD and the Coast Guard has no dis- cretion in that matter. The PVAstaff remains committed to assisting vessel operators and company personnel in complying with regula- tory requirements. We are also on call to assist when questions arise as to the appropriateness of the requirements issued by Coast Guard inspectors. n EASY MANEUVERABILITY Give your passengers a smooth ride with reliable John Deere PowerTech™ propulsion and generator drive engines. With high torque and low-rated rpm, they deliver excellent vessel control and quiet operation. For easy navigation on the water — Nothing Runs Like A Deere™. JohnDeere.com/marine 60 to 559 kW (80 to 750 hp)