T-Boat Inspection



PARTY BOAT INSPECTION BOOK

|Name of Vessel, TX NUMBER: |

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|Official Number or HIN: |

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|Date Completed: |Location: |

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|Route(s): lakes, rivers, etc. |

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|Inspection Type |

| Certification of Inspection (COI) | Re-inspection |

|Inspector(s): |

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Table of Contents:

|Section |Page |

|Pre-inspection and administrative items |6 |

|Certificate and documents review |7 |

|Staff/Crew Requirements |8 |

|Logs and manuals |9 |

|Navigation safety systems |10-11 |

|Structural integrity |12-13 |

|General health and safety |14-15 |

|Lifesaving equipment |16 |

|Fire protection |17-18 |

|Machinery and auxiliary machinery |19-22 |

|Electrical |23-24 |

|Pollution prevention systems |25 |

|Fire drill |26 |

|Abandon ship drill |27 |

|Man overboard drill |28-29 |

|Plan Review |30 |

|Post-inspection items |31 |

|Deficiency Summary Worksheet |32–33 |

Regulation References/Dates:

|Reference |Date |

|Chapter 31 Parks & Wildlife Code |9/1/2007 |

|Chapter 31 Parks & Wildlife Code, Subchapter G – Party Boats |9/1/2007 |

|Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 31, Part 2, Chapter 55 |1/1/2008 |

|Law Enforcement, Subchapter H Party Boats | |

|Texas Water Code Chapter 26.044 |9/1/2007 |

|TAC Title 30, Part 1, Chapter 321, Subchapter A Boat Sewage |3/15/1996 |

|Disposal | |

|33 USC 34 Inland Navigation Rules |3/25/1999 |

|46 CFR Subchapter T |3/10/1996 |

|33 CFR 175 Subchapter B |12/23/2002 |

This document does not establish or change State or Federal laws or regulations. References given are general guides, the Code of Federal Regulations and federal technical references may apply and be used as regulatory references. Not all items in this book are applicable to all vessels. Due to recent regulatory revisions, OLD SUBCHAPTER T (46 CFR) cites (applicable to existing vessels on or before March 10, 1996) are provided in addition to new Subchapter T cites. Example (46 CFR 184.10-1)

NOTE: Guidance on how to conduct inspections on inland water. Questions regarding Exemptions inspections items listed in this book are at the officer(s) discretion.

Involved Parties & General Information:

|Vessel Representative or Agent: |

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|Phone #:       |

|Main Office Address: |

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|Owner-Listed on Registration (if different from above) |

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| No Change |

|Operator(s) (if known): |

|Operators will require a Party boat Operator’s License. |

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| No Change from previous year’s inspection |

Vessel Information:

|Built Date Year:       |

|Overall Length:       |

|Width at Stern (in feet):       |

|Maximum Passengers Allowed:       |

|Engine Type:       |

|Passenger Capacity determined by: |

|Stability Test by owner, witnessed by Marine Inspector. |

|Stability Test by 3rd party (include copy of letter/documents) |

|Stability test of sister vessel, VESSELL tested TX#       |

|Overnight Accommodations on vessel: |

| Yes | No | If yes, how many? |

Task 1: Pre-Inspection Administrative Items

|Step |Action |Ref |

|1.1 | Review TPWD records/local file. |31 TAC 53.16 (f) |

| |Special notes | |

| |Deficiency history |46 CFR 2.10 |

|1.2 | Determine proper type/scope of inspection. |46 CFR 176.400 |

| |Original Certificate of inspection (COI) |46 CFR 176.105 |

| |Annual Inspection |46 CFR 176.500 |

| | |PWC 31.174 (3) |

| | |PWC 31.177 (2) |

|1.3 | Prepare certificates. |PWC 31.177 (a)(1) |

| |Certificate of Inspection, or | |

| |Temporary COI | |

|1.4 | Review regulatory applicability. Vessel |PWC 31.171 |

| |Is 30 feet or longer in length; |PWC 31.172 |

| |Carries more than six passengers for hire; |31 TAC 55.402 (d) |

| |Operates on inland waters; and | |

| |Is not a sail boat | |

|Task 1 Notes: |

|PWC = Parks & Wildlife Code; TAC = Texas Administrative Code |

|CFR = Code of Federal Regulations; COI = Certificate of Inspection. |

|1.1: For the applicable fee, see Fee Chart (PWD 1253). Owner submits application, Inspector contacted|

|by TPWD to call and schedule an Inspection. |

|1.2: Owner / Agent must be present during Inspection. |

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Task 2: Certificate and Document Review

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|2.1 | Verify Certificate of Inspection is posted (COI) or on |46 CFR 176.302 |

| |board. |46 CFR 185.402 |

| |Not applicable on Original Inspection | |

|2.2 | Verify that registration is valid. |46 CFR 67.7 |

| | |PWC 31.021 |

|2.3 | Verify that the stability letter is posted, has been |46 CFR 176.306 |

| |issued, and is on file with TPWD. | |

|2.4 | Verify owner/operator awareness of mandatory |PWC 31.178 |

| |drug and alcohol testing for staff members if | |

| |vessel is involved in an accident. | |

|2.5 | Examine fire-servicing records/certificates if available. |46 CFR 25.30 |

| |If not available, inspect portable fire extinguishers for |PWC 31.067 |

| |compliance with correct number and type required. | |

| |Portable and Fixed Fire Extinguishing systems may require annual | |

| |inspection or servicing by a qualified servicing organization. | |

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Task 3: Staff/Crew Requirements

|Step |Action |Ref |

|3.1 | Examine Operator License(s). |PWC 31.176 (a)(2) |

| | |46 CFR 185.402 |

|3.2 | Examine Crew member Boating Safety Education |PWC 31.173 (a)(2) |

| |Cards. | |

|3.3 | Owner is required to provide each passenger |PWC 31.175 (a) |

| |with written and verbal safety information. | |

| |Passenger required to sign the form. | |

|3.4 | Notify owner of requirement to disclose to the |PWC 31.175 (b) |

| |passengers that no lifeguard is on board the | |

| |Party Boat. | |

|3.5 | Verify owner has obtain at least $300,000 of liability |PWC 31.175 (c) |

| |insurance for the Party Boat. |31 TAC 55.405 (b) |

|3.6 | Examine Staff CPR Card for at least one staff |PWC 31.173 (b) |

| |person on voyage or notify owner/operator of | |

| |the requirement prior to operation. | |

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Task 4: Logs and Manuals

|Step |Action |Ref |

|4.1 | Discuss/Examine current training records/logs. |46 CFR 185.420 |

| |Date and general description of training topics | |

| |Training record/log for each staff/crewmember | |

|4.2 | Discuss/Examine emergency training and drills logs. |46 CFR 185.520 |

| |Fire – Man Overboard – Abandon ship |46 CFR 185.524 |

| |Date of drill and training with general description of drill | |

|4.3 | Verify crew and passenger list is maintained |46 CFR 185.502 |

| |List prepared prior to departing | |

| |List communicated verbally or in writing ashore at vessel’s normal | |

| |berthing location or office | |

|4.4 | Verify voyage/Float plan prepared |46 CFR 185.503 |

| |(Overnight voyages only). | |

| |List prepared prior to departing | |

| |List communicated verbally or in writing ashore at vessel’s normal | |

| |berthing location or office | |

|4.5 | Discuss/Verify passenger safety orientation. |46 CFR 185.506 |

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Task 5: Navigation Safety Systems

|Step |Action |Ref |

|5.1 | Verify navigation publications or maps/charts. |46 CFR 184.20 |

| |Current maps/charts (large enough for safe |PWC 31.093 |

| |navigation) | |

|5.2 | Test navigation lights and signals |PWC 31.064; 33 USC |

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|5.3 | Inspect Sound Signaling devices |PWC 31.065 |

| |• Whistle/horn | |

| |• Bell | |

|5.4 | Test internal communications (pilothouse vessels |46 CFR 184.602 |

| |with engine room). | |

| |A fixed means of two-way communication from: | |

| |Operating station to machinery space or to auxiliary steering (single | |

| |screw vessels) | |

| |Handheld radios acceptable | |

|5.5 | Test public address system for functionality. | |

|IF vessels is: |AND carries: |THEN vessel MUST have: |

|> 65 feet in length | |Fixed installation |

|< 65 feet in length |> 49 passengers |Battery bullhorn |

|< 65 feet in length |< 49 passengers | |

| | |NONE required |

|5.6 | Verify propulsion engine control. |46 CFR 184.620 |

| |Two independent means of controlling each | |

| |propulsion engine | |

| |Multiple engine vessel with independent remote | |

| |propulsion control for each engine does not | |

| |need a second means | |

| |Must have engine shutdowns at the operating | |

| |station | |

|5.7 | Engine operating gauges, rpm, jacket water, and |46 CFR 182.410 (b) |

| |lube oil pressure readily visible at the operating | |

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Task 5: Navigation Safety Systems (Continued)

|Step |Action |Ref |

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|Verify communications with land based office | | |

|or shore (1 VHF, or 1 cell phone) | | |

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|Verify that staff/crew have received information | | |

|on actions to take in an emergency. | | |

|31.175 (a) | | |

|46 CFR 185.510 | | |

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|Inspect bridge windows (safety glass required) | | |

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|Test bridge steering system for functionality | | |

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Task 6: Structural Integrity

|Step |Action |Ref |

|6.1 | Examine external hull structure. |46 CFR 176.802 |

| |Decks (flooring) | |

| |Shell | |

| |Bulkheads* | |

| |Strength members | |

| |Visible damage | |

| |Bulwarks, rails, and guards* | |

| |Welds | |

|6.2 | Review stability letter. |46 CFR 176.306 |

| |Adequate Drainage (scuppers/freeing ports)* |46 CFR 171 |

| |Major changes/modifications affecting wind/heal | |

| |sail area or weight since last inspection? | |

|6.3 | Examine hull markings. |46 CFR 185.602 |

| |Draft marks and load marks (if applicable) |46 CFR 185.30-3 |

| |Load line (if applicable) |PWC 31.032 |

| |Name of hailing port/ or state registration number |46 CFR 67.123 |

| |Official number permanently affixed to interior |PWC 31.043 |

| |structural member or HIN on transom. |46 CFR 67.121 |

|6.4 | Examine internal compartment structures. |46 CFR 176.802 |

| |Frames | |

| |Floors | |

| |Shelves, brackets, clamps | |

| |Bulkheads* | |

| |Ventilation |PWC 31.069 |

|6.5 | Examine watertight integrity (vessels with |46 CFR 176.802 |

| |enclosures below deck). | |

| |(Not applicable to “OPEN” boats.) |TPWD |

| |Hull openings and closures |46 CFR 179.360 |

| |Deck openings and closures | |

| |Sill heights, combings, knife edges, gaskets, | |

| |hardware | |

| |Watertight doors and subdivision bulkheads | |

Task 6: Structural Integrity (Continued)

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|6.6 | Examine (drainage) Scuppers / Freeing ports* |46 CFR 171.145 |

| |(Not applicable to “OPEN” boats.) |TPWD |

| |Vessels with cockpit |46 CFR 171.150 |

| |Vessels with well deck | |

|6.7 | Inspect deck rails. |46 CFR 177.900 |

*Scupper – Opening for draining water from deck

*Bulkhead = partition or dividing wall

*Bulwark = barricade for support or protection

*Ballast = weight or counterweight

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Task 7: General Health and Safety Systems

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|7.1 | Test general alarms (vessels with overnight accommodations). |46 CFR 183.550 |

| |(Not applicable to “OPEN” boats) | |

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|7.2 | Verify upper decks are marked for maximum number of passengers as per|46 CFR 185.602g |

| |stability letter. |PWC 31.174 (1) |

| |(if applicable) | |

|7.3 | Inspect passenger accommodations. |46 CFR 177.800 |

| |Overnight accommodations |46 CFR 177.30 |

| |Sufficient Seating for passengers | |

|7.4 | Verify means of escape. |46 CFR 177.500 |

| |(Not applicable to “OPEN” boats.) | |

| |Two widely separated | |

| |Adequate size |46 CFR 185.606 |

| |Operable for either side |31 TAC 55.405 |

| |Properly Marked (i.e. “EXIT”) |(d)(6) |

|7.5 | Inspect cooking and heating system. |46 CFR 177.410 |

| |Clear of combustible materials |46 CFR 184.210 |

| |No open flames allowed (i.e. charcoal grills) | |

| |Grease trap | |

| |Location of shutoff valve for gas systems | |

| |No continuous pilot lights or glow plugs |46 CFR 184.240 |

| |Ventilation ducts above frying vats or grills |46 CFR 184.220 |

| |Portable cooking equipment with open flame. |TPWD |

| |(i.e. BBQ grills), requires portable fire | |

| |extinguisher within 10ft. | |

|7.7 | Conduct sanitation inspection. |46 CFR 176.818 |

| |Quarters | |

| |Toilets/washrooms | |

| |Galleys | |

| |Pantries | |

| |Lockers and similar spaces | |

|7.8 | Verify presence of first aid kit. |46 CFR 184.710 |

| |Location is easily visible and |31 TAC 55.405 (d)(8)|

| |Readily available for crew | |

Task 7: General Health and Safety Systems (Continued)

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|7.9 | Inspect ventilation systems. |46 CFR 177.600 |

| |Adequate ventilation to enclosed spaces | |

| |normally occupied |PWC 31.069 |

| |Must be capable of being shut down from the |95.1 NTSB NASBLA |

| |pilot house | |

|7.10 | Inspect portable lights. |46 CFR 183.430 |

| |At least two on board | |

| |Flashlights, spotlights acceptable | |

|7.11 | Ensure no unsafe conditions or practices exist. |46 CFR 176.830 |

| |Slips, trips, and falls | |

| |Sharp edges | |

| |Swinging loads/gear adrift | |

|7.12 | Ensure proper ground tackle (mooring/towing lines) |46 CFR 184.300 |

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Task 8: Lifesaving Equipment

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|8.1 | Inspect life preservers. |46 CFR 180.71 a |

| |Adequate number; USCG-approved |33 CFR 175B |

| |Serviceable and in good repair |PWC 31.066 |

| |Inflatable PFDs are serviced annually |62.1,4 NASBLA |

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|8.2 | Inspect life preserver stowage. |46 CFR 180.78 (a) |

| |Readily accessible and distributed throughout |33 CFR 175B |

| |accommodation spaces |PWC 31.066 |

| |Stowage containers labeled, not capable of | |

| |being locked and when practical allow life |66.2,3 NASBLA |

| |preservers to float free |NTSB |

| |Child-size PFDs available and stowed separately | |

|8.3 | Verify that PFD instructions to passengers are |46 CFR 185.516 |

| |provided: | |

| |donning placards are posted; OR | |

| |Instructions are available to the passengers; OR | |

| |Donning is demonstrated prior to departure. | |

|8.4 | Examine ring lifebuoys. |46 CFR 180.70 |

| |USCG-approved |46 CFR 185.604 |

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