MICHELLE ADELE

The Coast Guard shall examine at dockside a vessel that operates with more than 16 individuals on board at least once every 5 years, but may require and exam at dockside every 2 years for vessels at least 50 feet overall in length, built before July 1, 2013, and 25 years of age or older. Vessel has not been examined for compliance with 46 CFR Subchapter C since 1995. Make vessel available for examination prior to 2024 Bristol Bay operating season when back in the water and prepared. 46 USC 5402(f)

Fish tenders are subject to inspection under 46 USC Part B unless the vessel is not more than 500 gross tons measured under 14502 (GRT) or an alternative tonnage measurement under 14302 (ITC). Vessel owner must submit either: (1) proposal for achieving compliance with 46 CFR Subchapter I (to include submission of plans for MSC review, drydock/internal structure examinations, and inspection for certification), or (2) official measurement under section 14502 (GRT) noting a tonnage of less than 500 GRT after completion of the 2024 Bristol Bay operating season. 46 USC 3301(11) and 46 USC 3302(c)(2)

Any vessel over 300 gross tons using the navigable waters of the United States or any port or other place subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, including any such vessel using a deepwater port or other offshore facility subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, must apply for and ensure the vessel is covered at all times by a current COFR, by complying with the requirements and procedures set forth in this subpart, including the reporting requirements in 33 CFR 138.150. Provide proof of COFR coverage prior to the start of the 2024 Bristol Bay operating season. 33 CFR 138.20 & 33 CFR 138.40(b)

Subpart E of 46 CFR 28 applies to each commercial industry vessel which is 79 feet or more in length that is not required to be issued a load line and has undergone a major conversion started on or after September 15, 1991. Vessel does not have stability instructions on file that demonstrates compliance with Subpart E developed by a qualified individual. 46 CFR 28 Subpart E - 28.500 and 28.530