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Daily Missions” and Subsection “b. 24 Hour Operations” |\n| 10 | • Changed language to allow for SBP/SBSB to review and approve life raft make and models in addition to those under USCG purview |\n| 11 | • Changed Table 1 frequency requirements to apply only to Class III and SRVs |\n| 17 | • Changed accident and damage reporting procedures to better align with NOAA SECO requirements and utilizes NOAA SECO reporting mechanism for all events |\n\n4th Edition  \n\n| SECTION | DETAIL |\n| --- | --- |\n| All | Renumbered sections and page numbers, revised content and references to appropriate sections and updated appendices |\n| 1 | • Outlined three categories of small boat ownership & operation |\n| 2 | • Remove passenger definition\u003Cbr>• Added VPC roles and responsibilities\u003Cbr>• Elaborated VOC roles and responsibilities |\n| 3 | • Added minimum age and requirements\u003Cbr>• Added foreign nationals and controlled technologies\u003Cbr>• Added Sexual Harassment definition\u003Cbr>• Added medical and fitness considerations\u003Cbr>• Added waivers |\n| 4 | • Added definitions of Active and Inactive small boats |\n| 5 | • Changed how risk assessment is accomplished (Baseline, Mission and GAR) |\n| 6 | • 3 year refresher for PQS\u003Cbr>• Crewmember PQS requirements and documentation based on size\u003Cbr>• Added advanced and continuing education |\n\n\n| 7 | • Added watch standing requirements to this section |\n| --- | --- |\n| 8 | • New POC notification prior to departure\u003Cbr>• Overdue notification workflow changed |\n| 9 | New Section-STABILITY, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS |\n| 10 | New Section-LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT AND SMALL BOAT EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS |\n| 11 | New Section-EMERGENCY READINESS |\n| 12 | • Added process for pre-acquisition |\n| 13 | • Shifted prescriptive-visual identification general guidance\u003Cbr>• Allow different colors |\n| 14 | • 45 day window extended to A,I, II\u003Cbr>• Added authorized deviations |\n| 15 | • Environmental compliance new requirements |\n| 16 | New Section-MAINTENANCE PLAN |\n| 17 | • New tables for accident and damage reporting |\n| 18 | New Section-WEIGHT LIFTING EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION AND MAINTENANCE |\n| 19 | • Added rigging log |\n\nACRONYMS  \nAA: Assistant Administrator  \nAED: Automatic External Defibrillators  \nASBE: Annual Small Boat Evaluation  \nCOTR: Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative  \nCPR: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation  \nGAR: Green-Amber-Red  \nLO: Line Office  \nLOSBO: Line Office Small Boat Officer  \nMOCC: Motorboat Operators Certification course  \nNAO: NOAA Administrative Order  \nNOAA: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration  \nOEM: Original Equipment Manuals  \nOIC: Operator-in-Charge / Officer-In-Charge  \nOMAO: Office of Marine and Aviation Operations  \nOOD: Officer of the Deck  \nORM: Operational Risk Management  \nOSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration  \nPQS: Personnel Qualification Standards  \nSBEX: Small Boat Examination  \nSBO: Small Boat Operator  \nSBOM: Small Boat Operations Manual  \nSBP: Small Boat Program  \nSBPM: Small Boat Program Manager  \nSBSB: Small Boat Safety Board  \nSBSP: Small Boat Supplemental Policies  \nSBSPM: Small Boat Standard and Procedures Manual SECD: Safety & Environmental Compliance Division  \nSRV: Small Research Vessel  \nUSCG: United States Coast Guard  \nVIM: Vessel Inventory Management  \nVOC: Vessel Operations Coordinator  \nVPC: Vessel Program Coordinator  \nWLL: Working Load Limit  \nXO: Executive Officer  \nNOAA SMALL BOAT STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES MANUAL  \nTABLE OF CONTENTS  \nCHANGE MEMO ...............................................................................","cbCaia4No1lnpWys","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaia4No1lnpWys","pdf",4083536,117,"English","# Change Memo\n# Record of Changes\n## Section 7: Duration of Operations and Watch/Underway Requirements\n## Sections 8-19: Notification, Stability, Lifesaving Equipment, Emergency Readiness, Maintenance, and Certification\n# ACRONYMS","[{\"question\":\"What key procedural areas were updated in the 4.1 record of changes?\",\"answer\":\"The changes add or revise sections covering duration of operations, underway requirements, POC notification workflows, stability considerations, lifesaving and equipment requirements, emergency readiness, maintenance planning, and weight-lifting equipment certification and maintenance.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the 4.1 edition update risk assessment and training-related requirements?\",\"answer\":\"The manual updates how risk assessment is accomplished by referencing Baseline, Mission and GAR. 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