Small Boat Media
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.
Use this form to perform an Annual Trailer Evaluation (ATE) on all trailers.
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.
The Green-Amber-Red (GAR) form is used to prior to operstions to conduct an Operational Risk Assessment prior to operations.
All Small Boat Operators must have a Authorization form listing the vessels they are qualified to operate.
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.
