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1. COI annual inspection: 1 year from the coi anniversary date.From 46 CFR 176.500, When required (Subchapter T, Cornell LII), checked Oct 29, 2026.
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2. Maintenance due: the interval set in every (months) from the last done.Set per customer; no rule fixes this interval.
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1. Subchapter T: the master keeps a correct, written count of every passenger who gets on and off. Before departure the count is passed on, verbally or in writing, and is available ashore at the boat's normal berth or with the owner's representative.From 46 CFR 185.504, Passenger count (Subchapter T, Cornell LII), checked Oct 29, 2026.
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2. Subchapter T: on the voyages the rule lists, such as a coastwise or oceans voyage with passengers aboard overnight, the master keeps a list of the names of everyone who gets on and off, made before departure.From 46 CFR 185.502, Crew and passenger list (Subchapter T, Cornell LII), checked Oct 29, 2026.
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3. Subchapter T: before the boat gets underway, or as soon as practicable after, the master makes sure passengers are told where the emergency exits, ring buoys and life jackets are and how to put a life jacket on.From 46 CFR 185.506, Passenger safety orientation (Subchapter T, Cornell LII), checked Oct 29, 2026.
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4. Subchapter T: the master has the steering, whistle, propulsion controls and communication systems examined and tested before each voyage. Once in any 24 hour period is enough.From 46 CFR 185.320, Steering gear, controls, and communication system tests (Subchapter T, Cornell LII), checked Oct 29, 2026.
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5. Subchapter T: abandon ship and man overboard drills are logged for the Coast Guard to review, each entry with the date and a general description of the scenario and training topics.From 46 CFR 185.520, Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training (Subchapter T, Cornell LII), checked Oct 29, 2026.
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6. Subchapter T: fire drills are logged the same way, with the date and a general description of the scenario and training topics.From 46 CFR 185.524, Fire fighting drills and training (Subchapter T, Cornell LII), checked Oct 29, 2026.
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7. Subchapter T: the boat has an annual inspection within the 3 months before or after each anniversary date of its Certificate of Inspection.From 46 CFR 176.500, When required (Subchapter T, Cornell LII), checked Oct 29, 2026.
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8. Subchapter C: before getting underway on an uninspected passenger vessel, the operator makes sure passengers can learn where the life preservers are, how to put one on, what lifesaving gear is aboard, and where the emergency checkoff list is.From 46 CFR 26.03-1, Safety orientation (Subchapter C, Cornell LII), checked Oct 29, 2026.
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9. Subchapter C: the operator of an uninspected passenger vessel posts an emergency checkoff list in a prominent, easy-to-reach place for passengers and crew.From 46 CFR 26.03-2, Emergency instructions (Subchapter C, Cornell LII), checked Oct 29, 2026.
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10. A merchant mariner credential is valid for 5 years from the date it is issued.From 46 CFR 10.205, Validity of a Merchant Mariner Credential (Subchapter B, Cornell LII), checked Oct 29, 2026.
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11. A captain may not serve under a merchant mariner credential past its expiration date.From 46 CFR 10.205, Validity of a Merchant Mariner Credential (Subchapter B, Cornell LII), checked Oct 29, 2026.
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12. Medical certificates for mariners outside STCW service are issued for a maximum of 5 years.From 46 CFR 10.301, General requirements (Subchapter B, Cornell LII), checked Oct 29, 2026.
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13. Anyone working aboard a vessel where STCW applies gets a medical certificate valid for 2 years, or 1 year under age 18.From 46 CFR 10.301, General requirements (Subchapter B, Cornell LII), checked Oct 29, 2026.
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14. Uninspected vessels (Subchapter C): the marine employer keeps a random drug testing program for crew who must hold a Coast Guard credential for their duties aboard. The same section covers crew in the positions an inspected boat's Certificate of Inspection requires.From 46 CFR 16.230, Random testing requirements (Cornell LII), checked Oct 29, 2026.
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