OUPV & 100-Ton Master · Casualty Reporting — Serious Marine Incident
Following a Serious Marine Incident (SMI), the marine employer must ensure that involved crew members undergo:
- AOnly an interview
- BA vision test only
- CChemical (drug and alcohol) testing within required time limits✓ Correct
- DNo action until the next port
Explanation
An SMI triggers mandatory chemical testing: alcohol testing as soon as practicable (generally within 2 hours, and within 8 hours) and drug testing within 32 hours. The marine employer is responsible for ensuring the testing is conducted.
Authority: 46 CFR Part 4 (4.06)
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