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ASA question #342 (part 1)
Capt. JG wrote:
You've been randomly boarded by the Coast Guard. You are just outside the
demarcation line.
You have a documented vessel under 12 meters and a 6-pak, near coastal
ticket. Upon a thorough
inspection by the CG, you're found to have all of the proper safety
equipment in place and it is up-to-date. In addition, you have the
documentation number posted, the documentation paperwork for the boat, the
proper charts, and a copy of the Navigation Rules. The boat is properly
marked on the hull, you have your original license, and have not exceeded
the limits of your license in any way. The marpol sticker is aboard. Since
you usually sail on Inland waters, the head is disabled from pumping over
the side in the proper fashion.
In fact, one of the boarding party remarks that you have generally exceeded
the requirements. But, of course, they're not finished with their
inspection.
They interview your six passengers (you don't carry crew) and find
everything is in order. For example, you've briefed them on the use of
emergency equipment and shown them the location of fire-extinguishers and
similar.
This particular boarding party is exceedingly thorough, and unfortunately,
they find that you're missing one item of paperwork. You're cited for this.
Name this document.
hard question Jon
Is it the no drugs aboard info?
Joe
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