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APPENDIX TO THE STATEMENT OF WORK 1

Recreational Boat Testing and Compliance

Inspection Program

Compliance Inspector & Boat Test Engineer

Training Personnel Qualification Standard

(PQS)

COMPLIANCE INSPECTOR

Overview

Compliance Inspectors must be subject matter experts in the following:

Statutory authority for U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) regulations;

Applicability and interpretation of USCG regulations;

Recreational boat construction techniques and standards; and

Recreational boating organizations, their roles and how they interact with each other.

References

46 USC 43

46 USC 131

33 CFR 179, 181 & 183

46 CFR 25

USCG Boatbuilder’s Handbook http://www.uscgboating.org http://www.safeafloat.com

________ Explain the authority to conduct factory and retail visits for the USCG.

________ Summarize what 46 USC 4307 Prohibited Acts refers to.

________ Explain the exemption process and what to look for on a boat.

33 CFR 179

________ Read all of 33 CFR 179.

________ What does 33 CFR 179 require?

________ What actions are required by a manufacturer when a USCG defect is discovered?

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33 CFR 181

________ Read all of 33 CFR 181.

________ What does 33 CFR 181 require?

________ Who is required to have a Manufacturer’s Identification Code (MIC)?

________ What is the minimum size characters that may be used in a HIN?

________ Explain the current HIN format.

________ What letters cannot be used in the serial number portion of the HIN?

________ How is Model Year defined?

________ What are the responsibilities for manufacturers importing boats into the U.S.?

________ How does a home boat builder go about receiving a HIN for a boat specifically built for personal use?

33 CFR 183

________ Read all of 33 CFR 183.

________ What does 33 CFR 183 require?

________ Watch the capacity label video on SafeAfloat.com.

________ Demonstrate the ability to calculate a capacity label.

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________ When are air chambers authorized for flotation on a mono-hull recreational boat?

________ How do you identify an item that is ignition protected?

________ What is required for pontoon boats?

________ What vessels are excepted from flotation regulations?

________ Explain the requirements for fuel systems for outboard powered boats.

________ When is U.S. Coast Guard used on a capacity label?

________ What are the requirements for navigation lights? How are they certified?

USCG

_________ Explain the organization of the Product Assurance Branch (CG-BSX-23) and who fills each role.

________ Explain what a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is and who the COR is for the RBTCP contract.

________ Define “scope creep” as it relates to the contract.

________ What is an “Admin Directed Visit” and what is the purpose for one?

________ What processes happen at USCG HQ after a defect has been determined?

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Compliance Inspector & Boat Test Engineer

Administrative

________ Complete a minimum of two visits to the Boat Test Facility to witness a test.

________ Complete a minimum of ten factory visits. (Document dates below)

_________ Fill out a proper Factory Visit report that entails discrepancies.

________ Conduct both a factory visit in-brief and out-brief with a manufacturer representative with your trainer.

_________ Explain the contractor and government travel protocols and limitations.

_________ Demonstrate proficiency with the cloud based database.

________ Explain the USCG case number naming convention.

________ Discuss how to handle confused, concerned or irate retailers or manufacturers when you make a visit.

________ Demonstrate proficiency in filling out the Factory Compliance Report Checklist.

________ Explain how to conduct a Post-Accident Inspection.

________ Explain the Compliance Inspector’s role in recommending boats to be purchased for testing.

________ Watch the Factory Visit video on SafeAfloat.com.

________ Review the USCG Boatbuilder’s Handbook.

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________ Describe the importance of developing a good working relationship with manufacturers.

________ Explain when a commercial boat manufacturer can affix a HIN to a commercial boat.

________ Complete a safe powering calculation.

________ Explain the Simpson’s Rule measurement requirements; complete Simpson’s

Rule calculation to determine displacement.

________ Complete MWC/MPC/number of persons calculations.

________ Discuss two additional ways to determine max displacement.

________ Discuss need for max displacement number to calculate MWC/MPC and flotation.

________ Complete I/B electrical system inspection; discuss ignition protection / conductor requirements / battery installation.

________ Complete I/B fuel system inspection; discuss fuel tank installation / anti-siphon protection / hoses / pressure testing.

________ Complete I/B ventilation system inspection; estimate engine space volume;

calculate powered and natural ventilation system requirements.

________ Explain when an O/B boat is required to have a ventilation system.

________ Prepare a complete factory inspection report with photographs and data entry into the RBSDB.

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ABYC Standards

________ Review the ABYC Standards and Technical Information Reports book.

________ Explain the differences between standards and regulations.

Partner Organizations

_________ Define NMMA and what its role is.

_________ Define ABYC and what its role is.

_________ Define NBSAC and what its role is.

Break-in & Shadowing Requirements

________ Conduct a minimum of 10 factory visits, two of which are conducted without assistance from your field training CI. Denote which two visits were successfully completed unassisted with an asterisk before the date. One of which must be an outboard powered boat and the other an inboard or I/O powered boat.

Date MIC Date MIC

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Compliance Inspector & Boat Test Engineer

BOAT TEST ENGINEER

Overview

Boat Test Engineers must be subject matter experts in the following:

Statutory authority for USCG regulations;

Applicability and interpretation of USCG regulations;

Recreational boat construction techniques and standards;

Testing of recreational boats for flotation/level flotation and capacity in accordance with

USCG regulations and/or policy; and

Recreational boating organizations, their roles and how they interact with each other.

References

46 USC 131

33 CFR 179, 181 & 183

46 CFR 25

USCG Boatbuilder’s Handbook http://www.uscgboating.org http://www.safeafloat.com

Prerequisites

________ Meet all requirements and certify as a Compliance Inspector.

Testing Requirements

________ State all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for testing.

________ State all OSHA requirements for the facility (crane/gantry certification, fire extinguisher requirements, etc).

________ State each test conducted for a boat and its purpose.

________ Explain the failure criteria for each test.

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________ Demonstrate all preconditions for testing a boat, such as marking the Passenger

Carrying Area (PCA) for 70%, 40%, and 30% and explain how these percentages apply to testing.

________ Demonstrate measuring boat length, transom width, transom height and calculate safe powering limit. Discuss various transom width options.

________ Discuss hard chine / flat bottom determination.

________ Discuss in what circumstances can fuel tanks be integral with the hull of the boat.

________ Discuss in what circumstances air chambers can be used for flotation.

________ Demonstrate the testing of a sample of foam from a test boat for compliance with the CFR.

________ For outboard powered boats over 2 Horsepower (HP); determine person, motor, gasoline and gear loads.

________ For rowboat and outboard powered boats under 2 HP; determine persons and gear loads.

________ State the boat test pass/fail criteria. Demonstrate proficiency with the use of the inclinometer.

________ For capacity label with incorrect MWC/MPC differential, determine maximum capacity TEST weight.

________ Prepare a boat for, and complete, an outboard powered maximum weight capacity test- with photographs.

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________ Explain how to handle boats that have trolling motors and/or “kicker” motors when factoring in the weight.

________ Determine when dry a stability test is required; determine persons weight; explain weight placement.

________ Prepare a boat for, and complete, outboard boat flotation and stability tests - with photographs.

________ For outboard powered boats failing flotation and stability tests, determine persons, motor, and gear weights for secondary testing to the old table 4 weight requirements.

________ Explain special conditions for inboard powered boat testing.

________ Prepare the USCG cover letter and test report with comments.

Break-in & Shadowing Requirements

________ Conduct a minimum of 10 Boat Tests, two of which must be conducted without assistance from your field training test engineer. Denote which two tests were successfully completed unassisted with an asterisk before the date. One of which must be an outboard powered boat and the other an inboard or I/O powered boat.

Date MIC Date MIC