Delivery, crewing and management for boat owners.

All vessels are subject to regulations of some sort. A one person Kayak still requires the paddler to operate within the rules and the operator still needs a PFD. Of course as the size of the vessel increases the regulations become more complex. And when we operate a commercial vessel we are entering a whole new arena. Here at The Captain Can Do It we are proud of the expertise in dealing with these regulations and ensuring that everything is in compliance. We understand what the various authorities are looking for when a vessel is inspected or boarded and can help make sure that you pass every boarding.

Our specialty is with Passenger vessels Inspected under TITLE 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Sub-chapters T and K. But we can also make sure that even a small Uninspected Passenger Vessel is in compliance. Many are not. And the owner/captain naively goes out each day risking not only lives but his/her livelihood.

SUBCHAPTER T--SMALL PASSENGER VESSELS (UNDER 100 GROSS TONS)

SUBCHAPTER K--SMALL PASSENGER VESSELS CARRYING MORE THAN 150 PASSENGERS OR WITH OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS FOR MORE THAN 49 PASSENGERS

Note that a vessel can be inspected under BOTH T and K regulations, and for vessels on international routes, under SOLAS regulations as well.

Our compliance services are designed to keep you out of trouble.

Sample services:

Crew training and drills.

Conversion of uninspected to inspected vessels.

Pre-inspection prior to annual USCG inspection with recommendations.

Ensuring that all your paperwork is in order.

We can be available to walk you through the inspection process with the Coastguard. Including actual presence during the inspection and working with the Coastguard to quickly remedy any issues.

Many issues can be dealt with immediately, thereby avoiding issuing the CG-835 form which is the list of things that need to be dealt with prior to issuing a Certificate of Inspection or COI.

With careful preparation we can ensure that at least there are no “No Sail” problems when inspection day arrives. Remember that is more cost effective to be ready than to lose revenue due to No Sail restrictions.

Hot Button items I have recently seen a lot of attention paid to:

Random Drug Testing Program. You must have this and all crew must be listed.

FCC Marine Radio Operators Permit. This again is a requirement for at least one crew-member, usually the captain.

Rig Inspection for Sailing vessels. Failures over the last few years have brought about a new interest in rigs.