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Sailing Vessel Rig Inspections (PDF) Sailing Vessel Rig ItiInspections A USCG/ASTA Colla borative Effort Captain Jonathan Boulware Safety Under Sail Forum, Cleveland Nov 2009 Na HkHoku II Dismasted Dec 2006 Mamala Bay, HI 1 fatality Na Hoku II • Causal Factors – Improper mainsail installation – Excess sail area – Holes drilled in unsupported span • Other ftfactors – Master outside scope of license – Master positive for THC Kiele V Dismasted March 2007 Maui, HI 1 fatality Kiele V Two prior dismastings in 1991 and 1996 • ClCausal factors unknown—much of rig unrecoverable • Failure of mast step USCG Response • Hawaiian Sailing Passenger Vessel Exam “surge” • Sector Honolulu Inspection Note 13 • Commandant’s response to Accident Report Recommendations Pride of Baltimore II, Bay of Biscay, 2005 Pride of Baltimore II • Design/manufacturing flaw was genesis • Did not indicate poor maintenance or inspection • Inspection may not have revealed the flaw • Nonetheless raises USCG awareness of our fleet Hawaiian SPV Examination Surge 59 Vessels Examined: • 18 Vessels received CG‐835’s. – 5 vessels deficiencies requiring correction in 30 days – 11 deficiencies requiring correction prior to sailing – 2 permanently removed their sailing rigs Hawaiian SPV Examination Surge Types of No‐Sail deficiencies found included: • Severe corrosion • Improper installation of spreaders • Damaged mast steps • Damaged standing rigging • Excessive sail area Inspection Note 13 • Acknowledges problems specific to Hawaii Catamaran hulls, high wind environment • Requires “regular rig examination regime” • Prescribes non‐destructive testing where “questions remain” Post Accident Recommendations and Response Na HkHoku II Recommendation: Create a national minimum standard for masting and rigging of sailing vessels and a standard time interval for unstepping of masts. Post Accident Recommendations and Response Na Hoku II Recommendation: Create a national minimum standard for masting and rigging of sailing vessels and a standard time interval for unstepping of masts. Commandant’s Response: We do not concur. NtiNationa l stddtandards are adtdequate, if properly applied. Post Accident Recommendations and Response Na Hoku II Recommendation: Require engineer’s certification for all new plan review submitted to MSC. Post Accident Recommendations and Response Na HkHoku II Recommendation: Require engineer’s certification for all new plan review submitted to MSC. Commandant’s Reponse: We partially concur. We will consider changing this from OCMI discretion to mandatory (regulatory). Post Accident Recommendations and Response Na HkHoku II Recommendation: Require third‐party rig inspections with minimum content and objective criteria Post Accident Recommendations and Response Na HkHoku II Recommendation: Require third‐party rig inspections with minimum content and objective criteria Cdt’Commandant’s Response: We partially concur. Test Inspection Note 13 proviiisions and reassess when they are bdlbroadly applied. Existing Regulations • 46 CFR 176.402(c)(1): Inspection of “superstructure including yards, masts, spars, rigging, sail” at time of initial inspection. • 46 CFR 176.802(a)(3) Requires Inspection of same at time of subsequent inspections. • 46 CFR 176.840: Cognizant OCMI may require any additional test or inspection deemed reasonable and necessary. • 46 CFR 177.202(b)(12): Stipulates plan review of masts, rigging, calculations, etc. prior to initial inspection for certification. • 46 CFR 177.330: Design, materials and construction of masts, posts, yards, booms, bowsprits, and standing rigging must be suiblitable. OCMI may require ddildetailed callliculations for review. ASTA Action • Invitation from USCG • Formation of Working Group John Beebe‐Center Jonathan Kabak Jonathan Boulware Michael Kellick Jen Haddock Bert Rogers Deborah Hayes Walter Rybka Wesley Heerssen ASTA Action • Defining the problem – USCG acknowledges training deficit – Needs assistance with rig inspections • Third party inspections • Vessel specific inspection regimes • Survey of current practices within ASTA – Many ASTA vessels already have systems ASTA Survey Results • 65% seasonal, 35% year‐round • 70% SbSub T, 16% SSV, 14% unitdinspected • 27% inland, 68% coastwise, 13% oceans • 65% day trips, 35% overnight trips ASTA Survey Results • Most examinations are done by captain or mate or under direction • Majority of member vessels already inspect monthly or more often (>70%) • Minor ity report didocumenting that iiinspection or keeping a maintenance log MOST VESSELS ARE ALREADY IN COMPLIANCE. WHAT MANY VESSELS LACK IS DOCUMENTATION. A System for Rig Inspections • Master as arbiter and responsible party • Monthly inspections • CflCareful didocumentation • Opt‐in system • Third party inspections still OCMI discretion Requirements for Rig Inspections 1. A monthly, thorough rig inspection, using an approved checklist. 2. Careful documentation of routine rig maintenance, problems, and corrective action. 3. Log entries for all replacements and other major maintenance. Area‐Main Mast A. Safety/Crew Support Aloft Ratlines, ratboards, etc. and method of attachment Backropes, footropes, cranelines, gantlines, jacklines, etc. B. Mast (including uppers) Examine mast column Examine step, partners, wedges, compression post, etc. Examine Crosstrees, spreaders, trestletrees, hounds, etc. EiExamine mast tangs, mast bdbands, strops Evaluate condition of protective and lubrication coatings Antennas, instrument sensors, lights, wiring, etc. C. Standing Rigging Wire‐Examine condition of wire for broken strands, deformation, chafe Wire termination‐ Splices, Swages, Poured sockets, etc. Fitting and Terminals‐Examine for cracks, rust, corrosion, deformation, wear Turnbuckles, Bottlescrews, Deadeyes and Lanyards‐Examine condition and integrity Chain plates‐Evaluate condition and attachment Coatings and coverings (service, etc)‐Examine condition Rigging Tension‐Ensure proper tension D. Running Rigging 1 Evaluate condition of Halyards, Sheets, Braces, etc. 2 Evaluate conditions of Blocks Keeper plates present Sheaves turning freely Rope/Metal strops in good condition Shackles seized/moused BktBecket bltbolts secure Splices, soft eyes, etc. E. Sails Evaluate condition of cloth, stitching, patches, reinforcements Cringles, Earrings, etc Bolt ropes Lashings, Shackles, attachments Reefing gear (points, nettles, outhauls, etc.) F. Spars Hardware‐ ironwork, parrals, bails, goosenecks, fittings Jonathan Boulware 203‐500‐3404 [email protected] Jonathan Kabak 917‐309‐4790 [email protected].
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