Marine Safety Unit Portland, Ore., Port State Control exams of foreign vessels [Image 12 of 16]

UNITED STATES

05.01.2017

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Valerie Higdon 

U.S. Coast Guard District 13

Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Kelley, a marine science technician at Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Portland, observes a steering test of the lifeboat aboard the vessel Morning Catherine during a Port State Control exam at the Port of Portland, Portland, Ore., May 1, 2017.

During an inspection, MSTs ensure that lifeboats have functioning rudders, fresh provisions and are ready to deploy in the event of an emergency.

• Date Taken: 05.01.2017
• Date Posted: 05.03.2017 20:40
• Photo ID: 3353355
• VIRIN: 050117-G-IG980-0176
• Resolution: 7360x4912
• Size: 10.81 MB
• Location: US