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

November 3, 2021

Media: Document

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

Vessel Operations Coordinator Guide Book

January 1, 2020

Media: Document

Vessel Operations Coordinator (VOC) Guide Book

Lookout and Roving Watch Requirements

May 1, 2021

Media: Document

SBP Bulletin 2021-01: Small Boat Program Safety Alert - Lookout and Roving Watch Requirements. May 01, 2021

Small Boat Program Inspection Bulletin 02-2021

May 1, 2021

Media: Document

SBP Inspection Bulletin 02-2021 discusses fire detection systems aboard vessels with overnight berthing

Small Boat Program Training Bulletin 01-2021 (OCT 2020)

October 1, 2020

Media: Document

Includes training updates on Bloodborne Pathogen (BBP) Awareness 2.0 training, the Small Boat Standards and Procedures Manual Policy Test, and the NOAA Small Boat Component Course Refresher Test

Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens: Exposure Control Plan (BBP ECP)

August 17, 2020

Media: Document

Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan (BBP ECP)

OMAO Supplemental Policy to NOAA Small Boat Standards & Procedures Manual v.2

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OMAO Supplemental Policy to NOAA Small Boat Standards & Procedures Manual

NOAA Diving Standards and Safety Manual (NDSSM)

February 12, 2020

Media: Document

The NOAA Diving Standards and Safety Manual (NDSSM) sets the minimum safety standards for diving under NOAA.

OMAO 0110A: Marine Operations Safety and Environmental Statement

Media: Document

Marine Operations, in the Office of Marine and Aviation operations (OMAO), will develop, implement, maintain, and ensure continual improvement via safety and environmental management systems.