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ASTS Drug Test Training Video
All Zone 2, 3, and 4 vessels must have drug testing kits aboard the vessel for use after a serious incident. This requirement is for vessels that travel further than 32 hours from port. This is not to be confused with the alcohol test kits. Please contact ASTS and buy your test kits immediately as the USCG may ask for them during your inspection period.
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USCG Drug and Alcohol Training for Supervisors
The two USCG sector sites have extensive information including:
Notice to Mariners, Safety Zones, TWIC information, and telephone numbers for inspections, investigations, and emergencies.
USCG Casualty Report
USCG Form 2692 is the document to report a marine casualty. For commercial passenger carrying vessels you must notify the USCG when you have a reportable casualty. This form clearly explains when you should make a report. It is required that all reportable incidents be called in to USCG as soon as possible, if not immediately, after a reportable incident.
33 CFR 88.01 (g) requires "the operator of each self-propelled vessel 12 meters or more in length shall carry, on board and maintain for ready reference, a copy of these rules".
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