512 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 16-22

Sections

Chapter 19: Floating Plant and Marine Activities

This chapter focuses on the comprehensive guidelines and requirements for floating plant operations and marine activities, emphasizing safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.

This chapter emphasizes the guidelines and requirements for floating plant operations and marine activities.

It details inspection and certification processes for floating plants, including floating cranes, barges, and dredges, ensuring they meet USCG and other relevant standards before service.

Special attention is given to the qualifications, training, and credentials of personnel operating these vessels, handling emergency situations, and operating under various weather conditions.

The chapter also outlines the roles and responsibilities of competent persons, vessel operators, and inspectors. This includes the preparation of emergency, severe weather, and towing plans, alongside conducting regular inspections and maintenance of the floating plants and equipment.

Finally, it addresses the operational procedures for safely conducting dredging activities, transferring personnel, and managing hazardous materials, ensuring that all practices minimize risks and protect both personnel and the marine environment.

19-1. References.

EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 19-1.

19-1. References.

a.  ABS Classification Certificate (https://ww2.eagle.org/en/rules-and- resources/rules-and-guides.html)  (19-1.a)

b.  American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Standards (https://abycinc.org/page/standards)  (19-1.b)

c.  ASTM F1166,  Standard Practice for Human Engineering Design for Marine Systems, Equipment, and Facilities (https://www.astm.org/products-services/standards- and-publications.html) (19-1.c)

d.  EP 1130-2-500, Partners and Support (Work Management Guidance and Procedures), Appendix L- Agreement Between USACE and U.S. Coast Guard (https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Pamphlets/) (19-1.d)

e.  ER 385-1-91, Training, Testing, and Licensing for Operators of Class A and Class I Motorboats (https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE- Publications/Engineer-Regulations/)  (19-1.e)

f.  ISO 15085, Small Craft - Man-Overboard Prevention and Recovery (https://www.iso.org/standards.html)  (19-1.f)

g.  National Association of Safe Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), NASBLA Approved Education Courses (https://www.nasbla.org/education/approved-boating- courses)  (19-1.g)

h.  NAVMED P-5010-6, Manual of Provocative Medicine, Water Quality Afloat (https://www.med.navy.mil/Directives/All-Pubs-and-Manuals/)  (19-1.h)

i.  NFPA 70, National Electrical Code (NEC) (https://www.nfpa.org/Codes-and- Standards)  (19-1.i)

j.  NFPA 302, Fire Protection Standard for Pleasure and Commercial Motor Craft (https://www.nfpa.org/Codes-and-Standards)  (19-1.j)

k.  Title 33, United States Code (USC) Subchapter I (33 USC Subchapter I) - Oil Pollution Liability and Compensation (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-
2020-title33/pdf/USCODE-2020-title33-chap40-subchapI.pdf) (19-1.k)

l.  USCG Form CG-835F, Facility Inspection Requirements (https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/forms)  (19-1.l)

m. 33 CFR,  Navigation and Navigable Waters (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2012-title33-vol1/pdf/CFR-2012-title33-vol1- chapI.pdf)  (19-1.m)

n.  33 CFR 155, Oil or Hazardous Material Pollution Prevention Regulations for Vessels (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2021-title33-vol2/pdf/CFR-2021- title33-vol2-part155.pdf)  (19-1.n)

o.  33 CFR Part 156, Oil and Hazardous Material Transfer Operations (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2021-title33-vol2/pdf/CFR-2021-title33-vol2- part156.pdf)  (19-1.o)

p.  40 CFR 141, National Primary Drinking Water Regulation (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2015-title40-vol23/pdf/CFR-2015-title40- vol23-part141.pdf)  (19-1.p)

q.  46 CFR Shipping Subpart B – Special Rules Pertaining to Deck Cargo Barges (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2016-title46-vol1/pdf/CFR-2016-title46- vol1.pdf)  (19-1.q)

r.  46 CFR 25.30-15, Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2022-title46-vol1/pdf/CFR-2022-title46-vol1- sec25-30-15.pdf)  (19-1.r)

s.  46 CFR 58.50, Rudder Stops (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2022- title46-vol2/pdf/CFR-2022-title46-vol2-sec58-25-50.pdf) (19-1.s)

t.  46 CFR 98.30, Portable Tanks and Intermediate Bulk Containers (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2022-title46-vol4/pdf/CFR-2022-title46-vol4- part98-subpart98-30.pdf)  (19-1.t)

u.  49 CFR 171, Hazardous Material Regulations, General Information, Regulations, and Definitions (https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CFR-2020-title49- vol2/pdf/CFR-2020-title49-vol2-part171.pdf) (19-1.u)

19-2. Definitions.

EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 19-2.

19-2. Definitions.

a.  Crane, Floating.  A rotating superstructure, power plant, operating machinery, and boom mounted on a barge or pontoon.  The power plant may be installed below decks.  The crane’s function is to handle loads at various radii.  (19-2.a)

b.  Dredge. Any vessel fitted with machinery for the purpose of removing or relocating material from or in a body of water.  (19-2.b)

c.  Duck Pond.  Openings between stationary vessels or vessels and other structures that create fully enclosed water areas (duck ponds) into which personnel could fall.  (19-2.c)

d.  Emergency (Marine).  An unforeseen development that imposes an immediate hazard to the safety of the vessel, the passengers, the crew, the cargo, property, or the marine environment requiring urgent action to remove or mitigate the hazard.  (19-2.d)

e.  Floating Plant/Vessel.  Used to transport personnel, work boats, floating cranes and derricks, barges, patrol boats, etc.  (19-2.e)

f.  Gangway.  Any ramp, stairway, or ladder provided for personnel to board/leave a vessel. (19-2.f)

g.  Manned Vessels.  Vessels that operate with crews, quartered personnel, or that have work areas that are occupied by assigned personnel during normal work activities. (19-2.g)

h.  Marine Activities. Operations and work involving proximity to or on water. (19-2.h)

i.  Red Flag Barge/Vessel.  A barge/vessel carrying in bulk hazardous cargoes regulated by Subchapter D (petroleum) and O (chemical) of 46 CFR Chapter I, or vessels whose primary purpose is the transporting of flammable or other hazardous cargos (for example, oil tankers, chemical parcel tankers, liquid chemical barges, liquefied gas tankers). (19-2.i)

j.  Station Bill.  A placard that designates vessel personnel duties and procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency or emergency drill.  Placards must be
permanently placed in personnel quarters and work areas and are strategically located throughout the vessel. (19-2.j)

k.  Unmanned Vessels.  Vessels that carry cargo such as materials, supplies, equipment, or liquids, and do not have personnel on board during normal operations. (19-2.k)

l.  Vessel. Every type of watercraft or artificial contrivance used, or capable of being used, as a means of transportation on water, including special-purpose floating structures not primarily designed for or used as a means of transportation on water. (19-2.l)

512 EM385-1-1 Chapters 16-22

Chapter 19: Floating Plant and Marine Activities

19-1. References.

19-1. References.

19-2. Definitions.

19-2. Definitions.