Navigational and vessel inspection circular No. 5-86. Voluntary standards for US uninspected commercial fishing vessels. Final report
The vessel standards program, which this NVIC addresses, originally consisted of a series of five NVICs; Stability (5-85), Radio and Shipboard Navigation Equipment (6-85), Fire Safety Measures (7-85), Lifesaving Equipment and Protection of the Crew (8-85), and Hull, Machinery, and Electrical Installations (9-85). Many of these NVICs contained specific operational and educational material for fishermen which could be used before the `Vessel Safety Manual` was published; therefore, some material previously contained in any one of the NVICs has been moved to the manual, although some overlap still exists. Since input from the fishing industry and other interested parties was essential, the authors published NVICs 5-85 thru 9-85 as proposed standards and distributed them to over 230 individuals, groups and organizations throuoghout the U.S. who have an interest in fishing vessel safety. These groups included safety consultants, marine surveyors, naval architects, insurance underwriters, fishing vessel owners` associations, boat builders, fisheries unions, personnel associated with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Sea Grant program, and the National Marine Fisheries Service. Several sent detailed comments; all expressed a favorable reaction to the standards. This report is a consolidation of NVICs 5-85 thru 9-85 taking into account the comments and recommendations received. For continuity, certain regulatory requirements (although not voluntary) have been included where appropriate.
- Research Organization:
- National Maritime Center, Arlington, VA (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 418957
- Report Number(s):
- PB-97-107973/XAB; NVIC-5-86; TRN: 63311319
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: PBD: 18 Aug 1986
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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