TS 997 Docking Instructions for Cutters and Boats - Appendix D - Markup Dec2019.pdf

SFLC TECHNICAL STANDARD 997

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APPENDIX D

SMALL BOAT SINGLE LIFT DRYDOCK APPROVAL

D1. SCOPE

D1.1 Intent. This appendix describes the particular requirements for a single lift approval for small boat (less than 65 feet in length) drydocking. The Facility’s boat drydock facility is to be inspected only by a qualified USCG appointed inspector. This single lift approval applies only in the event of routine lifting of boats for bottom cleaning or inspection under the Simplified Acquisition Process (SAP).

D2. REQUIREMENTS

D2.1 General. The USCG appointed inspector shall use the checklist provided in this appendix, to conduct an independent survey of the Facility’s drydock facilities.

D2.2 Validation for Inspection. The USCG appointed inspector shall complete an inspection of the facility’s drydocking facility and witness an operational test of the Facility’s drydock equipment, and then record conditions using the checklists as formatted and detailed within this Appendix. The USCG appointed inspector shall provide a signed statement with their completed checklists thereby attesting that the information within is valid, based on their judgment. The checklists and signed statement may be contained within the applicable Maintenance Procedure Card (MPC).

D2.2.1 Appointed Inspectors. Inspectors shall be appointed by the Small Boat Product Line (SBPL). In general, these Inspectors will be Port Engineers or Sector Engineering Officers, but other qualified Coast Guard personnel may be appointed in writing by Sector Engineering Officers as required.

D2.2.2 Checklist Validation. Completed checklists shall be forwarded to the Technical Warrant Holder after they are approved by the SBPL.

NOTE:

The checklists provided within this specification are formatted so that the USCG appointed inspector may obtain the necessary information for acceptance of the inspection by USCG. The use of additional sheets, as necessary for informational purposes, is acceptable.

D2.3 Cycle for Inspection. The Facility shall be aware that the period for which the completed checklist shall be recorded as valid and accepted by USCG is for a single docking and undocking

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D2.4 Load Test. Documentation of a load test must be provided by the facility owner or operator that shows a valid test has been completed within the 24 months prior to the date of inspection. The load test must be completed to 110% of the facility capacity and documentation must be provided as an OSHA Certificate, a Certification from a Professional Engineer, or a Certification from the Manuafacturer or a Manufacturer’s Representative. In cases where proof of a valid load test is not available, the Facility shall provide a current certificate of liability insurance for the facility, including the mobile boat hoist.

D2.5 Applicability. The inspection checklist sheets are for use only with small mobile boat hoist and crane facilities for vessels less than 65 feet in length. This checklist does not apply to any floating drydocks, graving docks, vertical lift devices or marine railways.

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Figure 49 - Checklists

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D3. NOTES None.