Office of Marine and Aviation Operation
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Guidance for NOAA Operators who conduct over-the-side operations on small boats.
Safety considerations NOAA Operators should consider when working nearshore, especially within 1 mile of a high energy surf zone.
A guide to the color code used for electrical wires in the United States.
A table showing AWG conductor size vs allowed amperage at temperature.
There are no “maintenance free” metallic fuel tanks. This document is a primer on why all tanks need periodic inspection. Excerpted from USCG Boating Safety Circular 79
Galvanic corrosion occurs when dissimilar metals are in physical contact. This document is a primer on why galvanism occurs, and how to watch out for corrosion.
The Small Boat Annual Evaluation Outline works in conjunction with the Small Boat Annual Evaluation/Examination Checklist. The Outline explains the items found on the Checklist.
Small Boat Operator candidates must complete a Personnel Qualifications Standards checklist for each type of mission they will perform, and for each specific small boat they will operate.
This form is intended to provide general guidance to assist in developing a Baseline Assessement and Small Boat Operations Manual.
The OMAO Weight Testing Guidance contains safety policy to be used when hoisting small boats containing personnel using shipboard cranes.