SUBJECT: # 13247: Manifestly Unsafe Voyage

Submitted by Ds (63.80.249.91) from MASSACHUSETTS on 12/28/1999 9:37:00 AM

I was curious enough about what constituted a MUG and who can declare one to email the Coast Guard. Here's their response.

The determination of a "manifestly unsafe voyage" is ultimately made my a unit's District Commander (CITE: 33CFR177.04). The determination is subject to many factors, beginning with the vessel's designation and assigned compliance. The following is an excerpt from the Code of Federal Regulations 33CFR177.07) outlining unsafe conditions:

g) Designated manifestly unsafe for a specific voyage on a specific body of water due to:

1) Unsuitable design or configuration, or

2) Improper construction or inadequate material condition, or

3) Improper or inadequate operational or safety equipment, and setforth in an order issued by a District Commander according to the provisions of Sec. 177.04.

1. 12/28/1999 8:57:00 PM Submitted by shoes (208.151.191.63) from MAINE says Muv
   Now there's a good name for a boat next time someone want ideas, as in "the old MUV's not leaking much today!"

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