4.02.3 Attachment 2 UCTTWONOTE 4590 - Small Boat SOP.PDF

This document is a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Small Boat Operations issued by the Department of the Navy's Underwater Construction Team TWO (UCT TWO), located in Port Hueneme, California. The SOP establishes comprehensive guidelines for managing and operating small boats, inflatable crafts, motors, and small boat trailers, with a focus on personnel training, qualification, and safety protocols. Key operational requirements include authorized use of small craft only for official activities, strict environmental compliance, and mandatory qualifications for personnel, with specific responsibilities outlined for roles such as Coxswains, Boat Officers, Crew Members, and Safety Observers.

The document details extensive operational procedures, including boat check-out processes, equipment management, navigation planning, and restrictions on boat operations (such as halting operations during sea states of 4 or higher). Qualification requirements are rigorous, mandating that all personnel must be thoroughly trained and evaluated, including practical tests demonstrating navigation planning, boat launching, mooring, and emergency procedures. The SOP emphasizes safety, professional seamanship, and adherence to Navy directives, with provisions for revoking qualifications for negligent behavior and procedures for reinstatement of qualifications.