512 EM 385-1-1 Chapters 16-22

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19-5. Inspection Requirements.

Floating Plant Inspection and Certification

Verify all USCG documentation for floating plants with a COI is current before use, and post documentation on board. Provide copies of USCG Form CG-835F to the USACE supervisor/KO or COR.
Ensure dredges comply with load line regulations and maintain valid USCG/ABS documentation, posting it on the vessel and providing it to relevant authorities.
Annually inspect all other floating plants by a qualified inspector, documenting the inspection and posting the report on the vessel.

USACE Motorized Vessels and Boat Trailers

Conduct inspections by a Qualified Person (QP), maintaining records for five years and ensuring inspections adhere to ER 385-1-91 and manufacturer's instructions.
Inspect launches, motorboats, skiffs, boat trailers, and tow vehicles before each use and periodically as per ENG Form 6175 and manufacturer's recommendations.

Emergency Systems

Monthly, operate and inspect emergency lighting and power systems to guarantee functionality.

Anchor Points

Examine all anchor points before applying load or tensioning cables.

Dredging

Regularly inspect all submerged pipes to ensure proper anchorage.

Safety Equipment

Perform documented inspections of life rings, ring buoys, and throw bags before use and every six months.

Motorboat Operation

Inspect and use vessel engine cutoff devices (kill switches) and safety lanyards, attaching the lanyard to the operator. Note that wireless kill-switch devices are not permitted.

19-6. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Requirements.

Development of Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)

Identify and control operations in areas lacking deck-edge perimeter protection, referencing paragraph 19-8.j.
Outline the locations and specify restricted activities within safe zones next to Red Flag ships, as detailed in paragraph 19-8.o.

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19-4. How long must USACE motorized vessel and boat trailer inspection records be maintained?

Two years

Five years

Ten years

Twenty years

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EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 19-5.

19-5. Inspection Requirements.

a.  Floating Plant Inspection and Certification.  (19-5.a)

(1)  Ensure all USCG documentation is current for floating plants holding a USCG- issued Certificate of Inspection (COI) according to 46 CFR Part 91 before placing it in service.  Post a copy of documentation in a public area on board the vessel.  Make available to the USACE supervisor/KO or COR a copy of any USCG Form CG-835F (Facility Inspection Requirements) issued to the vessel in the preceding year and keep
    a copy on board the vessel.

(2)  All dredges subject to load line regulations must obtain and maintain a valid load line.  If applicable, maintain a valid USCG-issued COI according to 46 CFR Part 91 or ABS Classification Certificate.  Ensure all USCG/ABS documentation is current
    before placing the vessel in service.  Post a copy of the documentation in a public area on board the vessel. If applicable, make available to the USACE supervisor/KO or COR a copy of any USCG Form CG-835F issued to the vessel in the preceding year and
    keep a copy on board the vessel.

(3)  Inspect annually in the working mode all other dredges, self-propelled vessels over 65-feet (19.8 m), crane barges, floating cranes, and floating plant with overnight/berthing accommodations not subject to USCG inspection and certification or not having a current ABS classification.  A USCG Marine Inspector, an ABS surveyor, or a marine surveyor must perform all inspections.  (See para 29-4.e)

(4)  Inspect all other floating plant, motorized and non-motorized, before being placed in use and at least annually.  Inspections must be completed by a QP.

(5)  For all floating plants under paragraphs 19-5.a(3) and 19-5.a(4):

(a)  Document the inspection using a hard copy or electronic checklist that is appropriate for the vessel being inspected that includes all 46 CFR and other applicable regulatory and safety requirements.  Post a copy of the most recent inspection report in a public area on board the vessel, or, for smaller vessels, file and make available to the local SOHO/USACE supervisor/KO or COR upon request.

(b)  The inspection must be appropriate for the intended use of the plant.  At a minimum, include an evaluation of the structural condition, critical machinery components, watertight integrity (for example, bulkheads, seals), and lifesaving and safety devices and equipment according to NFPA 302.

(c)  Conduct periodic inspections and tests to evaluate if a safe operating condition for all floating plants is being maintained.

(6)  Remove from service all floating plants found in an unsafe condition and do not operate until all deficiencies have been corrected.

b.  USACE Motorized Vessels (that is, less than 26 feet (19.8 m) in length) and Boat Trailers. Inspect, test, maintain, and repair vessels and boat trailers according to ER 385-1-91 and the manufacturer’s instructions.  (19-5.b)

(1)  Inspections must be conducted and by a QP.  Retain inspection records for a period of five years.

(2)  Inspect all launches, motorboats, skiffs, boat trailers, and tow vehicles prior to each use and periodically using ENG Form 6175 (Small Boat (Less Than 26 Feet) and Equipment Checklist) (see para 19-10) and the manufacturer’s recommendations.

c.  Emergency Systems.  Operate and inspect emergency lighting and power systems at least monthly to ensure proper operation (see para 19-8.b).  (19-5.c)

d.  Anchor Points.  Inspect all anchor points prior to applying a load or putting cables under tension. (19-5.d)

e.  Dredging. Conduct routine inspections of all submerged pipe to ensure anchorage (see para 19-8.m).  (19-5.e)

f.  Conduct documented inspections of life rings, ring buoys, and throw bags prior to placing in service and at least every six months.  (19-5.f)

g.  All motorboat operators must inspect and use the vessel engine cutoff device (kill switch) and safety lanyard and attach the safety lanyard to their person (exclusive use of wireless kill-switch devices are not authorized.  (19-5.g)

EM 385-1-1 Paragraph 19-6.

512 EM385-1-1 Chapters 16-22

19-5. Inspection Requirements.

Floating Plant Inspection and Certification

USACE Motorized Vessels and Boat Trailers

Emergency Systems

Anchor Points

Dredging

Safety Equipment

Motorboat Operation

19-6. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Requirements.

Development of Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs)

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19-5. Inspection Requirements.

19-6. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) Requirements.