SPV Log and Emergency Requirements

46 CFR 122.702 and 46 CFR 185.720

Weekly maintenance and inspections

(a) Each survival craft and launching appliance must be visually inspected to ensure its readiness for use.
46 CFR 122.722 and 46 CFR 185.722

Monthly inspection

(a) Each survival craft, rescue boat and launching appliance on a vessel must be inspected monthly, using the manufacturers instructions to make sure it is complete and in good order.
46 CFR 122.520 and 46 CFR 185.520

Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training

(a)The master shall conduct sufficient drills and give sufficient instructions to make sure that all crew members are familiar with their duties during emergencies that necessitate abandoning ship or the recovery of persons who have fallen overboard.
(b)Abandon ship and man overboard drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill entry shall include the following information:

(1)The date of the drill and training; and
(2)General description of the drill scenario and training topics.
46 CFR 122.524 and 46 CFR 185.524

Fire fighting drills and training

(a)The master shall conduct sufficient fire drills to make sure that each crew member is familiar with his or her duties in case of a fire.
(b)Fire fighting drills and training shall be logged or otherwise documented for review by the Coast Guard upon request. The drill entry shall include the following information:
(1)Date of the drill and training; and
(2)General description of the drill scenario and training topics.