X3 Casualty,Field by Field.
Is it reportable? Is it a serious marine incident? The clocks, the CG-2692 and the fix.
- 46 CFR 136-144Subchapter M towing vessels
- 46 CFR 199.180Monthly drills
- 46 CFR 10.301Medical certificates
- 46 CFR 16.230Random testing — 50%
- 29 CFR 1915.12Confined & enclosed spaces
- 29 CFR 1917.50Crane certification
- 33 CFR 105.220Security drills every 3 months
- 33 CFR 155.1060Spill response exercises
- 46 CFR 4.05-10CG-2692 within 5 days
- 46 CFR 4.06-32-hour / 32-hour test clocks
Every record X3 Casualty keeps, the rule behind it, how often it comes due, and exactly what to type in each field — with where to find it on your own paperwork.
Casualties
46 CFR 4.05 / 4.06 · Each time it happens
Marine casualties: groundings, injuries, damage and other accidents. Many must be reported to the Coast Guard right away, followed by form CG-2692 within 5 days.
| Field | What it is | Where to find it | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occurred | When the casualty happened. | Logbook entry. | 06/30/2027 03:40 |
| What happened | What happened, in plain words. | Master's report or logbook. | Tow grounded at mile 182 in fog |
| A barge was involved | Yes if a barge was involved. A CG-2692A is then needed. | Master's report. | Yes |
| Death, injury or missing person | Yes if anyone died, was hurt beyond first aid, or is missing. | Master's report. | No |
| Reportable (4.05-1) | Whether it must be reported to the Coast Guard. | Grounding, loss of propulsion or steering, injury needing professional treatment beyond first aid that leaves the person unfit for routine duties, or damage over $75,000. | Yes |
| Serious marine incident (4.03-2) | Whether it is a serious marine incident (SMI). An SMI triggers drug and alcohol testing. | SMI: a death; an injury needing professional treatment beyond first aid that leaves the person unfit for routine duties; property damage over $200,000; total loss of an inspected vessel, or an uninspected vessel of 100 GT or more; 10,000 gallons or more of oil discharged; or a reportable quantity of a hazardous substance released (46 CFR 4.03-2). | Yes |
| Coast Guard notified at | When you told the Coast Guard (right away, once safety is under control). | Call log: the Sector or MSU you called and who you spoke with. | 06/30/2027 04:15 |
| CG-2692 filed | The date the CG-2692 was sent (within 5 days). | Your copy of the email or fax to the Sector or MSU. | 07/02/2027 |
| Alcohol tests completed | When alcohol tests were done (within 2 hours of an SMI). | Breath or saliva test forms. | 06/30/2027 05:20 |
| Drug specimens collected | When drug specimens were collected (within 32 hours of an SMI). | CCFs from the collection. | 06/30/2027 14:00 |
| Why any test was late or not done | If a test was late or not done, the reason. This also goes on the CG-2692 and CG-2692B. | Master's notes. | No collector reachable until 10:00 |
| Evidence of alcohol or drug use (4.05-12) | Whether there's evidence of drug or alcohol use. | Test results or witness observations. | None found |
| Status | Open, Investigating or Closed. | Close when the investigation and actions are done. | Investigating |
Corrective Actions
Company program · Each action
Fixes assigned after a casualty or near miss, with a named owner and a check that each fix worked.
| Field | What it is | Where to find it | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Action | What will be done. | Investigation report. | Add fog procedure to TSMS |
| Due | When it must be done. | Investigation report or your SMS deadline. | 07/31/2027 |
| Status | Open, Done - awaiting check, or Verified. | Verified means someone checked the fix worked. | Open |
Near Misses
Company program · Each time it happens
Close calls where nothing was hurt or damaged. Reporting them helps prevent the real accident.
| Field | What it is | Where to find it | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | The date of the near miss. | Crew report. | 06/30/2027 |
| What almost happened | What almost happened. | Crew report. Describe it without blame. | Line parted near deckhand |
| What was done | What was done about it. | Supervisor's notes. | Replaced line, toolbox talk |
Root Cause
Company program · Each casualty or serious near miss
Root cause analysis: finding out why something happened so it doesn't happen again. 'Human error' alone is not a root cause.
| Field | What it is | Where to find it | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | The method used to find the root cause. | Pick the method your team used. | 5 Whys |
| Root cause | The underlying reason it happened. | Investigation findings. Name a cause you can fix, not just 'human error'. | No fog procedure in the TSMS |
| Contributing factors | Other things that helped it happen. | Investigation findings. | Fatigue, radar not tuned |
| Lessons learned / bulletin | What the fleet should learn from it. | Your lessons-learned bulletin. | Stop and hold in fog under 0.5 mile |
Compliance information, not legal advice. Rules cited are current as we publish; confirm against the official eCFR.