Deck equipment — winches, capstans, windlasses

USCG Boatswain Manual Ch. 4 §4.1

USCG Boatswain Manual Ch. 4 §4.1 — Deck Safety Deck PPE includes hardhat in cargo or rigging operations, ANSI-rated work boots with non-slip soles, high-visibility vest, gloves appropriate to the task (cut-resistant for wire, leather for line), and hearing protection where engine or compressor noise exceeds 85 dB.

USCG Boatswain Manual Ch. 4 §4.3

USCG Boatswain Manual Ch. 4 §4.3 — Deck Safety The single most-cited fault in small-vessel deck-injury reports is loss of footing on a wet deck. Non-slip surface treatment, handholds at every traffic point, and clear stowage of lines and gear reduce the risk substantially.

46 CFR §10.239

§ 10.239 § 10.239 Quick reference table for MMC requirements. Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 93063, Nov. 25, 2024.Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 102334, Dec. 17, 2024.Table 1 to § 10.239 provides a guide to the requirements for officer endorsements. Provisions in the reference section are controlling. Table 1 to § 10.239: Quick Reference Table for MMC Requirements [For tankerman endorsements, see table 1 to § 13.129.] EndorsementcategoryMinimum ageCitizenshipMedical andphysical examExperienceRecommendationsand character checkFirefightingProfessional examDemonstrationof professionalabilityRecency of serviceFirst aid and CPRMaster, mates§ 11.201(e)Note: exceptions.U.S., § 10.221(a)(1) § 11.201(d)§ 10.302(a)46 CFR Part 11—Subpart DN/A: Note exceptions in § 11.201(g) for …

46 CFR §11.304

§ 11.304 § 11.304 STCW deck officer endorsements. Link to an amendment published at 89 FR 93070, Nov. 25, 2024.(a) Specific requirements for all STCW deck officer endorsements are detailed in the applicable sections in this part. (1) Master on vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management level). (2) Chief mate on vessels of 3,000 GT or more (management level). (3) Officer in charge of a navigational watch (OICNW) of vessels of 500 GT or more (operational level). (4) Master of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT (management level). (5) Chief mate of vessels of 500 GT or more and less than 3,000 GT (management level). (6) Master of vessels of less than 500 GT (management level). (7) Master of vessels of less than 500 GT limited to near-coastal waters (management level). (8) …

46 CFR §185.724

§ 185.724 § 185.724 Quarterly inspections. (a) Each winch control apparatus of a launching appliance on a vessel, including motor controllers, emergency switches, master switches, and limit switches, must be examined once in each 3 months. (b) The examination required by paragraph (a) of this section must include the removal of drain plugs and the opening of drain valves to make sure that enclosures are free of water.

46 CFR §28.410

§ 28.410 § 28.410 Deck rails, lifelines, storm rails, and hand grabs. (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (d) of this section, deck rails, lifelines, grab rails, or equivalent protection must be installed near the periphery of all weather decks accessible to individuals. Where space limitations make deck rails impractical, hand grabs may be substituted. (b) The height of deck rail, lifelines, or bulwarks must be at least 39inches (1 meter) from the deck, except, where this height would interfere with the normal operation of the vessel, a lesser height may be substituted. (c) All deck rails or lifelines must be permanently supported by stanchions at intervals of not more than 7 feet (2.3 meters). Stanchions must be through bolted or welded to the deck. (d) Portable stanchions …