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Unispected Passenger Vessel (UPV) Information Package Documents

Please refer to the document available in the drive. The link is mentioned below. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1iqHZOW52f6xA4HMleSKC7zSZp1Wm8oGS&usp=drive_fsbnbbn

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November 25, 2024 No Comments
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Inspections

Out-Water Inspection Requirement

The Main Items we Check During the Inspection. Item 1: Thru Hull(s) in Good Condition? Item 2: Thru hull(s) Free? (Internal)  Item 3: Cutlass Bearing(s) Item 4: Rudder Bearing(s) Item

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May 3, 2023 No Comments

DPNR application with checklist

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March 24, 2023 No Comments

UPV Over 100 GT Guide

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March 24, 2023 No Comments

LL.US Vessels Reqd to have Load Lines

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March 24, 2023 No Comments

UPV Guidebook

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March 24, 2023 No Comments

Blue Code Regulation

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March 24, 2023 No Comments

Yellow Code Regulation

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March 23, 2023 No Comments

MGN 280 Regulation

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March 21, 2023 No Comments
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Inspections

In-Water Inspection Requirements and Main Possible Deficiencies

Item 1 – Stability Booklet Information in Owner’s Manual onboard. (CVLA can provide at request). (17) All sailing multihulls greater than 6 meters must have a stability information booklet onboard

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November 29, 2022 No Comments
Anchor CVLA
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Anchor Requirements Blue Yellow Code

Anchor Requirements Blue Yellow Code. Today we are taking a look at what size anchors you are required to have on your CVLA Vessel. No matter what category you are

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June 28, 2021 No Comments
CVLA User Portal
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CVLA User Portal

CVLA User Portal- you now will have the ability to create a new account and manage your own boats. Indeed, for the smaller boats that are able to self-certify every

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June 26, 2021 No Comments
Big Nauti CVLA USVI
General Info

Tender/Dinghy Safety Requirements USVI

Tender/Dinghy Safety Requirements USVI- Yes, the Coast Guard has recently brought to our attention items that vessels with tenders should be aware of and have on board. Let me go

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June 13, 2021 No Comments
Singularity 2.0 CVLA
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USVI Boat Registration

USVI Boat Registration US Virgin Islands boat registration is required on any vessel that spends longer than 60 calendar days in the USVI. This is required for your CVLA Blue

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June 13, 2021 No Comments
USVI Info Bulletin VI Face Coverings
Local Coast Guard Bulletins USVI

USVI Info Bulletin VI Face Coverings

USCG INFO BULLETIN VI FACE COVERINGS The President issued Executive Order (13998), Promoting COVID-19 Safety in Domestic and International Travel that requires masks be worn on all “public maritime vessels,

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February 9, 2021 No Comments
FCC Sample Radio License
General Info

How do I get an FCC Radio License for the USVI?

How do I get an FCC Radio License for the USVI? Going through the process to have your vessel compliant to take between 7 and 12 passengers in the USVI.

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January 30, 2021 No Comments
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Local Coast Guard Bulletins USVI

USVI Passenger for Hire Regulations

USVI Passenger for Hire Regulations. Start learning what you can do and not do in regards to chartering with paying passengers in the US Virgin Islands. U.S. Flagged Vessels can:

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January 26, 2021 No Comments
Heavenly Catamaran CVLA
General Info

CVLA Press Release

For Immediate Release: 01/08/2021                                                                           Press Contact Kerry Hucul Commercial Vessel Licensing Authority E-Mail: Info@cvla.nauticaltrips.com Phone: 734-716-0678 United States Coast Guard Guidance Licensing USVI Small Commercial Vessel

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January 2, 2021 No Comments
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