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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS -- INSPECTION

Who do I call to schedule an inspection of my 41 foot boat?

Contact the Small Boat Program Coordinator or Small Boat Engineer(s) for guidance. See the OMAO Contacts link under the "RESOURCES" heading for current contact information.

Can OMAO inspect my 20 foot Boston Whaler?

Yes. However, timeliness of the inspection availability of an inspector from the OMAO Fleet Inspection Office during the early stages of the Small Boat Program implementation may require that some or many inspections be contracted to independent and accredited surveyors or marine engineering firms. OMAO Inspectors will usually not be able to inspect any boats which are not included in the initial inspection request. For example, an OMAO inspector shows up to inspect a large motorboat and the question of "Hey, can you take a look at this little boat here?" arises. Generally, these types of requests are difficult to fulfill.

To what standards will my boat be inspected?

Inspection standards for most boats will differ based on the nature of employment for the vessel, operations area, number of persons (passengers, crew, scientists) carried aboard, and boat size. Therefore, there are a myriad of regulations that may apply to any given boat. Applicable regulation could come from CFR Subchapter T or L, ABYC Standards and Technical Information Reports for Small Craft, ABS, IMO... the list can go on and on depending on vessel and operational complexity. A matrix and step-by-step guide to assist with determining applicable regulation is currently being developed.