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Unispected Passenger Vessel (UPV) Information Package Documents

Please refer to the document available in the drive. The link is mentioned below. Unispected Passenger Vessel (UPV) Information Package Documents

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IN WATER INSPECTIONS UPV/ CVLA

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2-Hr Rule Pamphlet

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What is a marine casualty reporting?

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New United States Coast Guard (USCG) amended rules for Merchant Mariners

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What is favourable weather definition?

Favourable weather means weather, when the visibility is good and when the combined effects of wind, sea or swell upon the ship under consideration are never greater than those which

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Out-Water Inspection Requirement

The Main Items we Check During the Inspection. Item 1: Thru Hull(s) in Good Condition? Item 2: Thru hull(s) Free? (Internal)  Item 3: Cutlass Bearing(s) Item 4: Rudder Bearing(s) Item

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DPNR application with checklist

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UPV Over 100 GT Guide

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LL.US Vessels Reqd to have Load Lines

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UPV Guidebook

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Blue Code Regulation

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Yellow Code Regulation

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MGN 280 Regulation

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In-Water Inspection Requirements and Main Possible Deficiencies

Item 1 – Stability Booklet Information in Owner’s Manual onboard. (CVLA can provide at request). (17) All sailing multihulls greater than 6 meters must have a stability information booklet onboard

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Anchor Requirements Blue Yellow Code

Anchor Requirements Blue Yellow Code. Today we are taking a look at what size anchors you are required to have on your CVLA Vessel. No matter what category you are

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CVLA User Portal

CVLA User Portal- you now will have the ability to create a new account and manage your own boats. Indeed, for the smaller boats that are able to self-certify every

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Tender/Dinghy Safety Requirements USVI

Tender/Dinghy Safety Requirements USVI- Yes, the Coast Guard has recently brought to our attention items that vessels with tenders should be aware of and have on board. Let me go

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