In compliance with the United States Coast Guard vessel definition and category, for types of vessel, and in compliance with the (MIC) Manufacturer Identification Code under 33CFR Part 181. Safe Guarding Law Enforcement, Carafino Clear Boats Worldwide, Incorporated, manufacturs nationally and internationally, two (2) types of vessels and defined by the USCG as;

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1) "T" Boats: Larger passenger carrying boats are inspected vessels and could be considered a Sub chapter T vessel, that is, a vessel to which the rules in Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations, Sub chapter T apply. These are passenger vessels carrying more than 6 passengers and are less than 100 gross tons displacement. The Carafino Clear Boat vessel(s) falls into this category nationally.

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Carafino Clear Boats are encompassed under the European Union States as a "CE"  certification Category "D" class vessel.

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2) The U.S. commercial passenger carrying vessels are divided into inspected and un-inspected vessels. Un-inspected vessels are usually boats with six (6) or less passengers for hire. Boats carrying six (6) or less passengers for hire, also called six (6) pack boats have to meet the same vessel construction safety standards as recreational boats, however the skipper or captain of the boat must have a U.S. Captain License to carry (6) six or less passengers and six (6) or more passengers. The license goes to the person, not the boat.

All vessels that carry more than (6) six paying passengers are referred to as inspected vessels. Carafino Clear Boats are defined as a

T Boat Class vessel operating either as a uninspected vessel carrying less than six (6) passengers for hire with a U.S. Licensed Captain  or classified as an inspected vessel carrying more than six (6) passengers for hire with a U.S. licensed Captain upon US waters.

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The United States Coast Guard enforces the Code of Federal Regulations upon boat manufacturers to ensure safety mandates meet or exceed "CE" international standards and those of the National Marine Manufacturer Association which certify through paid membership, that member NMMA manufacturers meet basic safety compliance standards  for international "recreation boat" building. The US Coast Guard and the Coast Guard of foreign lands, are the highest authority whom issue certification for commercial passenger carrying vessels and are the final say of what vessels are CE or USA certifiable. For further information, contact your local Coast Guard Sector.

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Carafino Clear Boats are defined as an "Open Boat", as defined in 46 CFR 175.400, of 22, 24 and 26 feet in length , with outboard powered engine(s), running from portable fuel tanks positioned on deck, in the open air, of not more than 12 U.S. gallons. The vessel is specially designed for near shore "passenger for hire carrying operations", in swell of less than (1) one meter or 3 feet in height and winds not more than 20 mph upon any body of water internationally or domestic (USA). Commonly adhered to as near shore or semi protected waters. Carafino Clear Boats comply with the Simplified Stability Proof Test as listed under  46 CFR 178.310(c)(1) , and defined as CFR 178.330. Carafino Clear Boats are accompanied upon delivery with a Ship Builders Certificate where applicable https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Portals/9/DCO%20Documents/NVDC/CG1261%20Builder%27s_Certification.pdf   or sold as a pre-registered  vessel with a transfer of ownership title.

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For further data on compliance and assistance inquire via email: info at carafino dot com

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