X3 Charter,Field by Field.
Captain's license, drug testing, safety gear and passenger limits for six-pack charter operators.
- 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
- 46 CFR 28.270Fishing vessel drills
- 46 U.S.C. 2101Six-pack passenger limit
- 40 CFR 112Marina SPCC plans
- 29 CFR 1926.106Working over water
Every record X3 Charter 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.
Captains & Licenses
46 CFR 10 / 11 · Renew by each expiry date — start 90 days early
Every captain carrying paying passengers holds a current Coast Guard license (OUPV or master) and medical certificate. The MMC runs 5 years; start the renewal early.
| Field | What it is | Where to find it | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| MMC expires | The expiry date on the Merchant Mariner Credential. | Page 1 of the MMC booklet. | 04/30/2029 |
| Medical certificate expires | The expiry date on the medical certificate. | The medical certificate from the NMC. | 04/30/2028 |
Boat Safety Gear
46 CFR 25 / 33 CFR 175 · Before the season and monthly
The safety gear an uninspected passenger vessel must carry under 46 CFR Part 25 and 33 CFR 175. A missing item means no passengers until it is fixed.
| Field | What it is | Where to find it | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checked | The day you checked the boat. | Walk the boat with this list. | 10/26/2026 |
| Flares expire | The expiry date stamped on the flares. | The flare canister. | 06/2028 |
Trips & Passengers
46 U.S.C. 2101 · Every trip
Each trip with its captain and passenger count. More than six passengers for hire on an uninspected vessel, or an owner-supplied captain on a 'bareboat', is an illegal charter.
| Field | What it is | Where to find it | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paying passengers | How many people paid (or gave anything of value) to go. | Your booking sheet. | 4 |
| Safety briefing given | Did the captain give a safety briefing before leaving? | Your briefing card. | Yes |
Drug Testing Program
46 CFR 16.230 · Keep the membership current
Licensed captains carrying passengers for hire must be in a random drug testing program. Most six-pack operators join a consortium; X3 Marine Testing keeps the records.
| Field | What it is | Where to find it | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Membership renews | When your consortium membership renews. | Your consortium invoice or certificate. | 01/31/2027 |
Registration, Documentation & Insurance
46 CFR 67 / state law · By each expiry date
The papers that keep the boat and the business legal: documentation (renewed every year), state registration, insurance and radio license.
| Field | What it is | Where to find it | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expires | The expiry date on the document. | The certificate, policy or license. | 03/31/2027 |
Defects & Repairs
Company program · As found
Anything broken on the boat, with a fix-by date. A major defect keeps passengers ashore until it is fixed.
| Field | What it is | Where to find it | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Found | The day it was found. | Your notes. | 10/22/2026 |
Safety Walkdowns
46 CFR 25 / company program · Monthly, and before every exam or inspection
A walk-through with the checklist of the items inspectors and examiners write up most. Every fail becomes an open item with a due date.
| Field | What it is | Where to find it | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walked | The day you walked it. | Your checklist. | 10/27/2026 |
Compliance information, not legal advice. Rules cited are current as we publish; confirm against the official eCFR.