b'SAFETYMATTERSbeen determined, the Coast Guardsmeets eitherthe U.S. Department ofbeen required for decades.If not Marine Board of Investigation identi- Commerce (FF 4-72.16) Standardmetal, then proof of noncomputabil-fi ed potential sources. Those potentialfor Mattress Flammability or theity is required.threats were addressed in a nation- International Maritime OrganizationSmoke detectors in passenger compart-wide Marine Safety Information(IMO) Resolution A.688(17), Firement did not meet UL 217 approval. Bulletin (MSIB 008-19 PassengerTest Procedures for Ignitability ofWhile modular smoke detectors Vessel Compliance and OperationalBedding Components. may look alike, UL 217 is the only Readiness) released on September 10,Waste receptacles not construct- standard incorporated by reference 2019.While the focus of the addition- ed of noncombustible materials.in the regulations when listed as a al inspections is on passenger vesselsNoncombustible trash cans haveSingle Station Smoke detector with overnight accommodations, there are lessons that can be learned by all inspected passenger vessels.Top De ciency Categories:Working & Living Conditions Electrical modifications made without Coast Guard approval.The Coast Guard requires all modifi cations thatPublic Tickets & impact the safety and operation ofPrivate Chartersthe vessel be approved prior to the.together at lastinstallation of the new equipment or materials.If the Coast Guard de-termines that the modifi cations are an immediate threat to the vessel,EFFORTLESSIntegrated online, phone passengers, or crew, the vessel mayRESERVATIONS and walk-up bookingsbe restricted from operating with+ TICKETINGpassenger. for Passenger Vessels andAutomated conrmation, Handles and foot rungs from emergencyWater Sports reminder and follow-up emailsescape hatches missing.Regulations are in place for ladders and handMarketing and Search holds to facilitate egress from belowEngine Optimization (SEO)deck compartments, whether those compartments are for passengersPersonalized set-up, training or crew. and support includedBerth Dimensions/egress.Width of aisles in berths were found to be less than the required 24 inches, bunks didManage your entire business fromnot allow for rapid egress and bunks nota single, integrated platformsecured.Some of these items couldEFFORTLESShave been from initial constructionCONTRACTSand certifi cation, so operators need to be ready to provide documenta- for Charters, Schools, and Tour Groupstion on prior Coast Guard accep-tance if there is a deviation from theCustom PDF contractsDetailed reports for regulations. with fully-trackableevent planning and Fire Safety versioning nancial trackingEmergency exits not marked on both sides. Markings are required on bothSupport for privateResource tracking for sides. charters, schools andmulti-use inventoryMattresses for bunks do not meet firetour groupsretardant standards.If the do-not-remove tag has been removed, then itSCHEDULE A DEMOmay be diffi cult to prove the mattressW W W . S T A R B O A R D S U I T E . C O MNOVEMBER 2019FOGHORN 31'