U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Safety Inspections Event

The US Coast Guard will be available to conduct safety inspections of Lummi fishing vessels by appointment. Getting a safety inspection ahead of time is not only good for you and your crew's safety, but can help prevent ill-timed on-the-water Coast Guard stops during commercial openings. The Coast Guard will also be issuing immersion suit exemption letters. You must pass the vessel safety inspection in order to receive the immersion suit exemption letter. The safety inspection and exemption letter are valid for 2 years.

Please Contact Guy Redfox, 360-746-5725, or email at GuyR@lummi-nsn.gov to schedule your inspection.

USCG Safety Inspection Checklist for Commercial Vessels Under 26 ft

• Registration markings
• Injury Placard
• Navigation lights/ Fishing lights
• Day shapes
• Sound device (air horn, whistle, etc)
  
• Personal Flotation Devices/ life vests for every person on board
• 1 ring buoy or cushion pfd if vessel is between 16 ft and 26 ft
• Fire extinguisher
• Flame arrestor
• Ventilation in engine compartment
• Marine sanitation device for any installed toilets
• Immersion suit OR exemption letter which can be provided at the safety check

USCG Safety Inspection Checklist for Commercial Vessels 26 ft - 40 ft

• Registration markings
• Injury Placard
• Oil pollution placard
• Garbage placard
• Navigation lights/ Fishing lights
• Day shapes
• Sound device suitable for vessel size
• Personal Flotation Devices/ life vests for every person on board
• 1 ring buoy with line
• Fire extinguisher
• Flame arrestor
• Ventilation in engine compartment
• Marine sanitation device for any installed toilets
• Immersion suit OR exemption letter which can be provided at the safety check

See official documents below for more details: