This document contains the standards and procedures for operations and management of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Service (NOAA) small boats. For the purposes of The NOAA Small Boat Standards and Procedures Manual (the Manual), small boats are defined as vessels less than 300 gross tons. The Manual is designed to provide guidance, enhance safety and promote operational readiness by dictating general operating standards and procedures for all small boats operated under the authority of NOAA, including those based on Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) ships. It is not intended to cover every contingency that may arise or every rule of safety in practice. At a minimum, this Manual incorporates the required provisions defined by NOAA Administrative Order (NAO) 209-125: The NOAA Small Boat Program, while also providing guidance specific to operations of NOAA small boats. All NOAA small boat operators, as well as employees and contractors involved in small boat operations, shall adhere to this Manual.


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