Current through Register Vol. 24-06, March 15, 2024
(1) No person will
rent, lease, or hire out a charter boat, carry, advertise for carrying, or
arrange for carrying, more than six passengers on a vessel for a fee or other
consideration on state waters unless the vessel meets the requirements of this
chapter.
(2) Notice of casualty.
(a) The owner or person in charge of any
vessel involved in a marine accident or casualty involving any of the following
must report the incident immediately to the department:
(i) Damage to property in excess of
$1,500.
(ii) Major damage affecting
the seaworthiness or safety of the vessel.
(iii) Loss of life or an injury to a person
that requires medical treatment beyond first aid.
(iv) Fire on board the vessel.
(b) The report must be in writing
to the assistant director. Upon receipt of the report the assistant director
may request an investigation by a marine dock inspector.
(c) For work-related injuries and illness
involving any employee that resulted in death, inpatient hospitalization,
amputation or loss of an eye, you must comply with the recordkeeping and
reporting regulations in chapter 296-27 WAC.
(3) Miscellaneous operations.
(a) In the case of collision, accident, or
other casualty involving a vessel, the operator must:
(i) So far as possible without serious danger
to the vessel or persons aboard, render any necessary assistance to other
persons affected by the collision, accident, or casualty to save them from
danger.
(ii) Provide the name and
address of the vessel owner and the name of the vessel to any person injured
and to the owner of any property damaged.
(b) The person in charge of the vessel must
see that the provisions of the certificate of inspection are strictly adhered
to. This will not limit the person in charge from taking any action in an
emergency judged necessary to help vessels in distress or to prevent loss of
life.
(c) The operator of a vessel
must comply with the provisions of the USCG Navigation Rules
International/Inland, Commandants Instruction M16672.2D.
(d) The operator of a vessel must test the
vessel's steering gear, signaling whistle, controls, and communication system
before getting under way for the day's operation.
(e) Vessels using fuel with a flashpoint of
110°F or lower must not take on fuel when passengers are on
board.
(f) All vessels must enforce
"no smoking" provisions when fueling and as otherwise required by chapter
70.160 RCW. Locations on the vessel where flammable liquids are stored must be
posted "No smoking." "Smoke" or "smoking" means the carrying or smoking of any
kind of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or any other lighted smoking
equipment.
(g) Flammable liquids
must be stored in a U.S. Department of Transportation approved container or
flammable storage locker securely connected to the deck. See
46 C.F.R.
142.225 and
29 C.F.R. 1926.152.
(h) All vessels must prepare and post
emergency check-off lists in a conspicuous place accessible to crew and
passengers, covering the following:
(i) Man
overboard.
(ii) Fire.
(i) The persons in charge must
conduct emergency drills to ensure that the crew is familiar with their duties
in an emergency and must document the drills.
(j) Carrying hazardous substances is
prohibited on vessels. However, the assistant director may authorize a vessel
to carry specific types and quantities of hazardous substances if the assistant
director approves the type, quantity, and manner in which it is
carried.
(k) All areas accessible
to passengers or crew must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. All
walking surfaces must be free of slipping or tripping hazards and in good
repair.
(4) First aid.
(a) All passenger vessels at all times must
have a person holding a valid certificate of first-aid/CPR training.
(b) A first-aid kit or first-aid room must be
provided on all vessels. The size and quantity of first-aid supplies or
equipment required must be determined by the number of persons normally
dependent upon each kit or equipment. The first-aid kit or supplies must be in
a weatherproof container with individually sealed packages for each type of
item. The location of the first-aid station or kit must be posted or marked
"first aid" on the container.
Statutory Authority:
RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050,
49.17.060,
49.17.210, and
88.04.005. 08-20-123, §
296-115-060, filed 10/1/08, effective 11/1/08. Statutory Authority:
RCW
49.17.010,
49.17.040,
49.17.050 and 1999 c 111.
00-23-100, § 296-115-060, filed 11/21/00, effective 1/1/01. Statutory
Authority: Chapter 49.17 RCW. 91-03-044 (Order 90-18), § 296-115-060,
filed 1/10/91, effective 2/12/91. Statutory Authority:
RCW
49.17.040,
49.17.050,
49.17.240,
chapters
42.30 and
43.22 RCW. 80-17-014 (Order 80-20),
§ 296-115-060, filed 11/13/80.