Safety Checklist

NMFS Observer Programs' Information That Can Be Gathered Only Through Questions

WCGOP Vessel Safety Checklist - Observer logbook

OMB: 0648-0593

Document [pdf]
Download: pdf | pdf
Vessel Safety Checklist
All highlighted equipment and safety topics must be checked off before you leave port.
Do not deploy if any are not verified or current.
Vessel Name:
USCG/State Registration #:
LIFE RAFTS
 Inflatables

USCG DECAL
 Buoyant apparatus

Total capacity:

 None

 N/A

Be sure the following fields are
checked:

Total # people on board:

List full names of crew members present on the reverse side.

 Documented

Life raft able to float free?  Yes

 Expiration month

 No

Service sticker expiration date*:

 Locations

Hydrostatic release expiration **:

 Expiration year

Life raft equipment?  SOLAS A  SOLAS B
 PA

 PB

 Coastal

 Yes

 No



FLARES

 Yes

 No

One for each person?  Yes

 No

Required (unless inside 3 miles); 6 handheld, 3 Parchute, 3 Smoke

 N/A

Location(s):

Location:

Handheld: how many:

PFD for each person?  Yes

 No

Location:
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
 Yes

 No

Serviceable?  Yes

 No

Present?

the vessel.

 Ocean Service

IMMERSION SUITS
On board?

Is the decal valid?

Complete the above sticker as it appears on

Exp. date*:

Parachute: how many:

Exp. date*:

Smoke: how many:

Exp. date*:

Meteor: how many:

Exp. date*:

TYPE IV THROWABLE
How many?

 Ring

 Cushion

 Lifesling

Easily accessible?  Yes

Location:

Number:

 No

Location(s):

Other signaling devices:
EPIRBS
Present?  Yes  No  N/A In float-free location?  Yes  No Registered to this vessel?  Yes  No Signal tested?  Yes  No

Decal’s alphanumeric code matches EPIRB code?  Yes  No Location(s):
Battery exp. date*:

Hydrostatic release exp. date*:

NOAA registration sticker:

Exp. date:

ADDITIONAL CHECKS
First aid materials present?  Yes

 No Location:

Who besides you is CPR Certified? (Name & position):
Working radios: how many?

Type:

Watertight doors/hatches working properly?

 Yes  No

Digital selective calling (DSC) enabled radio present?  Yes

 No

Hatches/passageways unobstructed?

 Yes  No

DSC registered & radio interfaced with GPS?

 Yes

 No

Did you hear the general/high water alarms?

 Yes  No

Is there a Station Bill posted?

 Yes

 No

Is there adequate means of escape?

 Yes  No

Did you see the bilge pumps?

 Yes  No

Is there an anchor present?

 Yes

 No

Were you given emergency directions?

 Yes

Was a wheel watch arranged?

 Yes

 No

(complete line below if yes)

 No

What were the emergency instructions?
Observer signature:
Date:

Print:
* Expires the last day of the month displayed.
** Hydrostatic releases are valid for two years from installation date.
OMB Control No. 0648-0593 exp. 12/31/2021

11

CREW MEMBERS

Provide full names of crew present
1. Captain:

4. Deckhand:

2. Deckhand:

5. Deckhand:

3. Deckhand:

6. Deckhand:

ADDITIONAL NOTES

COMPLETED VESSEL SAFETY CHECKLIST

AŌer compleƟng the checklist, sign the form, print your name and date it. Email, text, or fax a copy of the checklist and
all associated notes to your provider (CS) or coordinator (NCS). If you have any safety quesƟons or concerns, please
contact the following coordinators:

John LaFargue, CA Coordinator
427 F Street #217
Eureka CA 95501
Ofϐice: 707.443.3228
Cell: 530.604.7386
email: [email protected]

12

Scott Leach, WA/OR Coordinator
Hatϐield Marine Science Center
2032 SE OSU Dr
Newport OR 97365
Ofϐice: 541.351.8250
Cell: 541.366.8080
Fax: 541.867.0505
email: [email protected]


File Typeapplication/pdf
File Title2021 Observer Logbook.indd
AuthorPhillip.Bizzell
File Modified2020-08-20
File Created2020-08-20

© 2024 OMB.report | Privacy Policy