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Uninspected Passenger Vessel Examiner (AUXUPV) is one of the qualifications within the USCG AUX Marine Safety Program for direct support and augmentation of the USCG active forces

U.S. Coast Guard Sector

Auxiliary Uninspected Passenger Vessel (UPV) Examiner Performance Qualification Standard (PQS)

http://wow.uscgaux.info/Uploads_wowII/P-DEPT/AuxUninspectedPassengerVesselPQS.pdf

UNINSPECTED COMMERCIAL VESSEL SAFETY PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

http://wow.uscgaux.info/Uploads_wowII/P-DEPT/PPT/UPV_Policy_Letter_Presentation.pdf

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Scope of Training & Major Tasks

Introduction Application

Task 1-1

Application

Task 1.2 Equivalents

Task 2.1

Task 2.2

The presentation is provided in nine (9) sessions which will allow ease for searching selected topics.

This presentation does not alleviate or replace on the job training or additional requirements or training required by each Sector.

Additionally there are tasks, depending upon your AOR, that may not be applicable or present the opportunity for field experience however they are documented in this presentation for your knowledge.

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Scope of Training & Major Tasks

Continued

Requirements

Tasks 3.1 – 3.4

Requirements

Tasks 3.5 – 3.10

Operations

Tasks 4.1 – 4.7

Operations

Tasks 4.8 - 4.12

General Housekeeping Tasks 5.1 – 5.8
Expanded Issues
Exercise Opportunities

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INTRODUCTION TO UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSELS

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Training Prerequisites

A. Completion of correspondence courses:

Introduction to Marine Safety and Environmental Protection (IMSEP)

2. ICS 100

ICS 200
ICS 210
ICS 700
ICS 800

Completion of PQS Workbook
Favorable DO PSI if required by COPT/OCMI
Successful completion of Oral Board
Designation Letter submitted for approval

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Marine Safety Training Ribbon (MSTR)�USCGAUX Marine Safety Program

Marine Safety Training Ribbon Application

http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=P-DEPT&category=marine-safety

After you have completed the prerequisites listed in A (previous slide) and successfully completed the Good Mate Course and one Auxiliary PQS you are eligible for the Marine Safety Training Ribbon by completing the application and sending it to your DSO-MS.

Additional information may be found on the web site

http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=P-DEPT&category=marine-safety

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UPV Training Objectives

Assist UPV trainees toward their efforts of achieving Qualified Examiner status

Provide subject matter that encompasses the PQS with additional information a Qualified Examiner should be familiar with

Provide the trainee with basic knowledge prior to on the job training and additional training, if any, available or required at each of the Sectors

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Examiners Commitment

Willing to devote considerable time

Interest in marine safety issues

Desire to improve safety within the uninspected passenger vessel fleet

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UPV Examination Principles

Voluntary, dockside exam

Carries no penalty

Schedule re-exam for correction of any deficiencies

Objective is safety & education

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UPV Outreach

Attitude

Low key: “we have been asked by the local USCG Sector to contact all UPV operators and discuss UPV requirements in the law”
Answer questions, provide guidance, suggest compliance ideas resulting in lesser costs
Offer voluntary UPV Safety Examinations and award decals to vessels in compliance

Never forget these are commercial entities and they deserve our utmost professional performance

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General

Examine UPVs and their associated equipment for compliance with the applicable safety regulations in 46 CFR Subchapter C.

UPVs commonly known as “Six Pack”

Usually have one master, maybe one mate, and not more than six passengers

Engages in fishing, sight seeing, parties, etc.

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Abbreviations & Acronyms

Code of Federal Regulations Compressed Natural Gas Certificate of Documentation Federal Communications

Commission Gross Ton

Liquefied Petroleum Gas

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Abbreviations & Acronyms

MSD NVIC

NT OUPV

UL UPV VTS

Marine Sanitation Device Navigation and Vessel Inspection

Circular

Net Ton

Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel Underwriter’s Laboratory

Uninspected Passenger Vessel Vessel Traffic Service

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What is an Uninspected Passenger Vessel (UPV)?

Two categories

Per 46 CFR 24-10.1

Vessel less than 100 GT

Carrying not more than six passengers, including at least one passenger-for-hire, or

That is chartered with the crew provided or specified by the owner or the owner’s representative and carrying not more than six passengers

Vessel at least 100 GT

Same except passenger limit increases to 12

UPVs are commercial vessels!

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UPV Characteristics

Less than 100 GT

M/B, S/V, M/V or self-propelled gondola
Operations governed, inter alia, by 46 CFR Sub Chapter C
Captain/deck crew are provided by the owner/operator
Captain must be a USCG licensed mariner

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What is NOT a UPV?

Chartered Recreational Vessels

Owner signs a contract with the chartering party turning the vessel over to the chartering party to operate within the contract’s scope

e.g., like renting a car

The charterer

May elect to hire a Captain/deck crew

– May NOT be specified by or be the owner/operator

May carry no more than 12 passengers (including any charterer hired crew)
Pays all expenses incurred during the charter period including extra insurance
May not carry any passengers for hire

Legal basis

Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 1993
NVIC 7-94

The vessel must meet Recreational Vessel requirements

If the vessel/s are UPVs one day and Chartered Recreational Vessels the next, they are reviewed as a UPV

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Task1.0

APPLICATION

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Demonstrate Use of 33 & 46 Code of Federal Regulations

Task 1.1

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Electronic - Search

http://www.ecfr.gov

Search Engines

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Exercise

Answers found in following Sessions

What condition must life preservers and other life saving equipment be in?

When an EPIRB is required to be installed, how often must it be tested?

Where is NVIC 7-94 found?

Identify three items whose requirements change when the UPV is ≥ 100 GT. There are at least seven items.

Where do the terms “T Boat” and “K Boat” come from?

What categories of licenses and MMCs can operate UPVs and what are some typical restrictions the Examiner should expect to see?

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You have completed Session 1 Introduction & Task 1.1

Several questions have been presented in Exercise #1. Research each of these, document and save as this information will assist you as you work toward status as a UPV Examiner.

This presentation does not alleviate or replace on the job training or additional requirements, or training required by each Sector.

Date of Update: 01/18/2024