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Vessel Inspection Bulletin 04-10 covers gudance for the inspection and testing of immersion suits.
Vessel Inspection Bulletin 05-10 discusses Fast Rescue Boat (FRB) self-inflating mechanism safety pins.
An template for a boat-specific Small Boat Operations Manual (SBOM).
Template that can be used as Log Book aboard Small Boats
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.