EP 1130-2-500
27 Dec 96
(2) The use and procurement of personal flotation devices will be in accordance with the
applicable provisions of 46 CFR and EM 385-1-1 and the procedures outlined in Appendix D.
(c) ER 840-1-1 describes the procedures for flags for vessels.
(d) Equipment and Stores for Vessels.
(1) Masters, superintendents, launchmen, or others designated in charge of Corps of
Engineers vessels will be held responsible that the equipment required by law or safety of the
vessel and its crew is always on board when their vessels are in use.
(2) The Department of the Navy has authorized Commandants of Navy Yards to issue
from stock such marine stores as naval fittings and equipage, as may be required for use on Corps
of Engineers vessels.
7-15. Authorities for Acquisition and Repair. See ER 1130-2-500, Chapter 7, Section 1, Plant
Design, Acquisition, and Construction; ER 1130-2-500, Chapter 7, Section 3, Plant Inspection,
Maintenance, Operation and Repair; and ER 1130-2-500, Chapter 15, Acquisition of Plant,
Ownership, and Financial Management.
Section IV. Corps of Engineers Marine Engineering Board
7-16. Purpose. This section establishes guidance for the USACE Marine Engineering Board.
7-17. Background and Composition of the Board.
a. The Marine Engineering Board was initially established as a continuing body on 25
February 1944 under the title Hopper Dredge Board. The title was changed to Dredge Board on
18 March 1963 and subsequently changed to its present designation, Marine Engineering Board,
on 26 July 1974.
b. The Marine Engineering Board was established by the Director of Civil Works and is
administered by the Operations, Construction and Readiness Division, HQUSACE.
c. Membership of the Board is shown in Appendix P. The Chairperson shall be Chief of
the Dredging and Navigation Branch, Operations, Construction and Readiness Division,
HQUSACE.
7-18. Functions of the Board. The Board is responsible for the following functions which are
applicable to all USACE marine plant. Findings and recommendations are to be submitted
through the Chief, Operations, Construction and Readiness Division, to the Director of Civil
Works, HQUSACE for approval.
a. Establishes fundamental principles for the design, construction, and operation of marine
plant.
b. Recommends policies and major design features for new construction and major
alterations to marine plant.
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