OCEAN EVOLUTION

The owner of a vessel subject to inspection under section 3301 shall- (1) Ensure that such vessel is equipped with a vessel master key control system, manual or electronic, which provides controlled access to all copies of the vessel's master key of which access shall only be available to the individuals described in paragraph (2); (2) Establish a list of all crew, identified by position, allowed to access and use the master key and maintain such list upon the vessel, within owner records and included in the vessel safety management system (3) Record in a log book information on all access and use of the vessel's master key, including dates and times of access, the room or location accessed, and the name and rank of the crew member that used the master key. Vessel's company had prepared a master key control policy, however it was not being implemented on board the vessel. Vessel had unsecured access to all room keys and master keys on the bridge, in every fire suit, and on a lanyard which numerous crew members could locate. System was properly implemented to the satisfaction of the attending USCG inspectors during the inspection.

VESSEL TO CONDUCT DRILLS FIRE & BOAT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE COAST GUARD IN AOR THE VESSEL WILL OPERATE. AS PER 46 CFR 199.80