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NOAA Small Boat Operational Risk Assessment (GAR) Form

May 12, 2022

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Same as the existing GAR Form, with the following statement added under the title: "If any category is =>7 then stop and mitigate"

NOAA Small Boat Operator Personal Qualification Standards for Class II

November 3, 2021

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Class II Vessels (26'-<40')

NOAA Small Boat Operator Personal Qualification Standards for Class A & I

November 3, 2021

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NOAA Small Boat Operator Personal Qualification Standards for Class A & I

NOAA Small Boat Hoisting Weight Test and Visual Inspection Record

April 21, 2021

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Use this form as guidance to complete weight testing of shipboard cranes used to hoist small boats that contain personnel. It works in conjunction with OMAO Weight Testing Guidance memo.