Attachment 3 - UPV Form (2023).pdf

Forest Service (FS) Inspection of Uninspected Passenger Vessels (UPV)

As a result of the August 1, 1990 carbon monoxide poisoning boating accident in Prince William Sound, the Alaska Region established a safety requirement that all marine vessel rentals/charters would have a pre-use inspection.

Charter Vessel Annual Inspections

Charter vessels receiving an annual United States Coast Guard (USCG) inspection do not require a Forest Service (FS) inspection. Charter vessels and operators shall meet all USCG requirements as well as FS watercraft safety policy and contract related requirements.

USCG inspection requirements provide checks for a vessel’s seaworthiness, safety equipment, and proper operator licensing. For a complete list of vessels subject to USCG inspection, see the 2021 US Code, Title 46, Subtitle II, Part B, Chapter 33, Sec. 3301 at https://law.justia.com/codes/us/2021/title-46/subtitle-ii/part-b/chapter- 33/sec-3301 .

Charter vessels receiving annual USCG inspections do not require a separate FS inspection prior to employee use.

Charter vessels not receiving an annual USCG inspection do require a FS inspection prior to employee use.

Uninspected Passenger Vessel (UPV) as Defined by the USCG:

Generally, operations that carry 6 or fewer passengers for hire are referred to as Uninspected Passenger Vessels (UPV), 6 Passenger (Pax), or 6 Pack operations. These are your typical charter boat fishing guide or tour boat operations that may use a state numbered boat. UPV operations traveling on navigable waters of the United States under U.S. Coast Guard jurisdiction are not required to be inspected by the Coast Guard. They must comply with minimal federal standards for safety, navigation, pollution prevention and the vessel operator must hold (minimally) an Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) license issued by the Coast Guard.

Request for Inspection for Uninspected Passenger Vessel

Inspections to be conducted by Forest Fleet Manager, or designee.

Contracts >$2,500 / Grants & Agreements – Contracting Officer (CO) or Grants & Agreements Officer, upon selecting a vessel for award of a charter, will notify the Forest Fleet Manager a vessel is in need of inspection, providing the following information:

o Name of Vessel o Vessel’s Official Number o Vessel’s Owner Name and Contact Information o Homeport, or Other Location to be Inspected o Contract or Agreement Reference Number o Copy of Float Plan (if available)

Contracts <$2,500 (Government Purchase Card) – The end user or immediate supervisor will be responsible for requesting UPV inspection prior to use. Fleet Manager to be notified a UPV Inspection is requested, after providing the following information.

o Name of Vessel o Vessel’s Official Number o Vessel’s Owner Name and Contact Information o Homeport, or Other Location to be Inspected o Copy of Float Plan (if available)

Compliance Requirements of UPV

FSH 6709.11, Chapter 10, Section 15.11-15 http://www.fs.fed.us/im/directives/field/r10/fsh/6709.11/6709.11_10s.doc

CFR Title 46, Part 2.01-80 Vessel Inspections in Alaska: http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=bfac4b8d384bddc5af2fb096ba634380&mc=true&node=se46.1.2_101_680&rgn=div8

CFR Title 46, Part 24 – 26 Uninspected Vessels: http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=bfac4b8d384bddc5af2fb096ba634380&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title46/46CIsubchap C.tpl

CFR Title 46, Part 180 – 181 Small Passenger Vessels (Under 100 Gross Tons): http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text- idx?SID=381540634b6168954d2bd4beb00c87df&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title46/46CIsubcha pT.tpl

Letter of Inspection

Vessels which have been inspected and found in compliance with the requirements used in the Forest Service Uninspected Passenger Vessel Letter of Inspection Checklist shall be issued a completed copy to post aboard the vessel. A copy will be maintained in the issuing office's file, the contract file, and dispatch office for any float following.

The Forest Fleet Manager inspection is not considered an inspection for seaworthiness; however, a visual examination of the vessel structure will be made. If any unsafe structural conditions are observed, this fact will be reported to the CO and End User, and a Letter of Inspection will not be issued. In the event the Letter of Inspection is not issued due to the existence of such unsafe structural conditions, it is understood that the CO and End User will cancel the pending charter and locate another vessel.

Forest Service (FS) Uninspected Passenger Vessel (UPV) Letter of Inspection

Vessel Name: ___________________________________________

Vessel Registration and License Number: _____________________________________

Captain Name: __________________________________________

Captain Registration and License Number: ____________________________________________

1. License Number to Operate UPV (46 CFR 26.20) (FSH 6709.11): ___________________________________

2. Personal Floatation Devices: Serviceable, readily available, and 1 per passenger. (46 CFR 25.25-5 to 25.25-

15) (FSH 6709.11_10)

Yes ___ No ___

3. Ring Life Buoy(s): Line and float serviceable. Over 100 ton must have 3. (46 CFR 25.25-5 & 25.25-17)

Yes ___ No ___

4. Survival Craft (Liferaft): Serviceable, with the proper type and size. (46 CFR 180.200)

Yes ___ No ___

5. Visual Distress Hand Signals: Red or orange and a minimum of 6. (46 CFR 180.68)

Yes ___ No ___

6. Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB): Installed to automatically float free and activate.

(46 CFR 180.64)

Yes ___ No ___

7. Fire Extinguisher(s): Serviceable, readily available, and with the proper type, size and location. (46 CFR

181.500)

Yes ___ No ___

8. Backfire Flame Control (for gasoline inboard motors only). (46 CFR 25.35)

Yes ___ No ___

9. Inboard Engine Ventilation: Exhaust duct separate from intake duct. (46 CFR 25.40)

Yes ___ No ___

10. Cooking and heating appliances use approved fuel. (46 CFR 25.45)

Yes ___ No ___

11. Safety briefing presented to passengers. (46 CFR 26.03-1)

12. Emergency Instructions Check-Off List posted. (46 CFR 26.03-2)

Yes ___ No ___

13. Carbon Monoxide Detector: Tested, operational, and Properly Located IAW the contract (Overnight vs. Day

Trip)

a. UPV Provided CO Detector

Yes ___ No ___

b. Forest Service Provided CO Detector

Determination of Compliance:

Vessel _________________________________________ has been found in compliance with Forest Service

Handbook and 2021 Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations regarding Uninspected Passenger Vessels.

Signed: ______________________________________

Title: _________________________________________

Date: ___________________