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Out-Water Inspection Requirement

  • May 3, 2023
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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 5: Rudder Blade(s)

Item 6: Vessel Name Decal(s)

Item 7: Propeller(s)

Item 8: Sail Drive(s)

Item 9: Blistering(s) Found?

Item 10: Hull Keel(s) Attachment External

Item 11: Corrosion(s)

Item 12: External Hull Condition(s)

Item 13: Zinc(s) Intact

Item 14: Hull Deck Join

Item 15: Chain Plates / Anchoring Gear

Item 16: Shroud Attachment Reinforcement

Item 17: Deck(s)

Item 18: Deck Fittings

Item 19: Mast(s) and Rig Condition

Item 20: Steering Gear

Item 21: Keel(s) Bolts Internal

Item 22: Bilge Pump(s) Condition Mount

Item 23: Vessel Electrical Systems

Item 24: Electrical Wiring

Item 25: Outboard Engine(s)

Item 26: Main engine(s)

Item 27: Engines/ Generator Mounts

Item 28: All Engines Plumbing, Harnesses, Controls, Gauges and Wiring

Item 29: Generator(s) Condition

Item 30: Propeller Shaft (Internal)

Item 31: Cathodic Protection Bonding (Internal)

Item 32: Skin Fittings, Pipework, Sinks, Taps and Toilets (Internal)

Item 33: Structural Bonding (Internal)

Item 34: Chain Plate Mounts (Internal) (Cleats, Rigging, Pullpits, Stanchions).

Item 35: Marpol Polution Protection (Internal)

Item 36: Shaft, Gearbox, Stuffing Box, Drive, Seals, Drives and Associated Stern Gear (Internal)

Item 37: Underwater Shell (External)

Item 38: Topsides (External)

Item 39: Windows

Item 40: Tanks

Item 41: Bulkheads

Item 42: Keel(s) Attachment and Surrounding Area (External)

Item 43: Battery Systems

Item 44: Fit to Sail?

Item 45: Fire Proof Materials for upholstery

Additional Information

KNOW WHAT CATEGORY YOU ARE APPLYING FOR! 

KNOW WHAT CATEGORY YOU ARE APPLYING FOR! THIS IS ON YOUR INSPECTION SHEET.

Category 0 – Unlimited.

Category1 – Up to 150 miles from safe haven.

Category 2 – Up to 60 miles from safe haven.

Category 3 – Up to 20miles from safe haven.

Category 4 – Up to 20 miles from safe haven in favourable weather & daylight.

Category 5 – In designated authorized bay during daylight area in favorable Conditions Only.

Category 6-1 mile from shore in favorable conditions in the bay or protected waters Only.

No. of Persons – Onboard (max. no. of persons – determined from stability tests/results, including a
max. of 12 passengers).

All vessels at a minimum require a in water inspection annually.

All vessels are required to be inspected out of the water every three years or less.

(Please note CVLA or the USCG can request a more frequent inspection) The vessel inspection dates will be added to the vessels Small Commercial Vessel Certificate (SCVC) from CVLA.

 
– Vessels staff require in be in the a drug consortium when operating in the USA/ USVI.
 
– The master must carry a valid operating license for the vessel and area operating.
 
– Qualified Crew for the vessel’s operations.
 
**OOW– Out-of-water deficiencies to address.
 
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