b'than 10 seamen must have at least one(or by position such as captain, deck- establish a limit on the number of indi-washing space. If a restroom serves tohand,foodandbeveragedirector)viduals that may be provided access to meet the washing space requirements,aboardthevesselhasaccesstothethe master key, only that, among other it would be mandatory to post the nec- master key? On some vessels the mas- things, individuals are documented, ac-essary reporting information.ter key is hanging in the wheelhouse. cess to the key is controlled, and the use of the key is also documented. Hanging Note: The Coast Guard encourages vesselsA: The law requires controlled accessamasterkeyinavesselswheelhouse to post information for the crew when ato all copies of the vessels master keymay not meet the requirements of the vessel is not constructed with a crew berthof which must only be available to in- law unless adequate measures are taken.or wash space to ensure they are consistent- dividuals identified by position in a list ly informed on policies and procedures forrequired by the law. The law does not2. When is use of master key logged? reporting sexual misconduct.PolicyLetter23-05Surveillance. This policy letter implements 46 USC4901 and does not apply to passen-ger vessels.PolicyLetter23-06MasterKey. This policy letter implements 46 USC3106 and applies to all inspected vessels with the exception of vessels that com-ply with cruise ship requirements in 46 USC3507(f), which is crew access to passengerstateroomrequirementsof Cruise Vessel Safety and Security Act. CG-CVC-WI-004FlagStateIn-terpretations of the International SafetyManagement(ISM)Code. This work instruction applies to ves-sels that are required to implement the ISM Code (International Voyages) or who have voluntarily implemented a Safety Management System. MASTER KEY CONTROLBecausetheMasterKeyControl policy has the potential to impact the most PVA members, the Regulatory andSafety&SecurityCommittees cameupwithaseriesofquestions thatwereposedtoCAPTMark Neeland, Chief of the Office of Com-mercialVesselComplianceatCoastGuard Headquarters:1. Can a vessel operator state in their policy that any crew member on duty 31 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2024'