Bulletins - USCG

Development of an Enhanced Oversight Program and Voluntary Safety Guidelines for Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels

U.S. Declares an Equivalency to Regulation VI/2 of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

MER‐MSIB 08‐16: Release of 2016 National Preparedness for Response Exercise Program (NPREP) Guidelines

Oil Spill Removal Organization Guidelines Update

Statutory Amendment of Load Line Exclusions

Enclosed Space Entry and Rescue Drills

Clarification on Survival Craft Requirements for Uninspected Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels

The 2015 Coast Guard Authorization Act allows uninspected commercial fishing vessels to use in-water survival craft. However, transition to out-of-water survival craft is highly recommended for safety. Current regulations remain unchanged until future amendments. A rulemaking project for vessels operating beyond 3 NM is underway.

Voluntary Vessel Fuel Oil Sampling Program

USCG initiates a voluntary fuel sampling program to assess MARPOL Annex VI sulfur compliance. Voluntary participation won’t result in sanctions for non-compliance; samples will be taken under Coast Guard oversight.

Cancellation of CVC Policy Letter 15-05: Requirements for Out-of-Water Survival Craft

USCG cancels CVC Policy Letter 15-05 due to the 2015 CGAA, which limits out-of-water survival craft requirements to passenger vessels over 100 GT in cold waters built or converted after Jan 1, 2016.

Zika Virus Precautions

USCG advises vessels to report Zika cases to CDC, outlines symptoms, transmission, and prevention measures, and warns against phishing scams

USCG Port State Control Detention Deficiency Areas

CHECKFIRE MARINE FIRE DETECTION SYSTEMS ON UNINSPECTED TOWING VESSELS (UTV)

Ballast Water Management (BWM) Program Update

Clarification of Mandatory Safety Exams for Commercial Fishing Vessels

Organizational Modification of the Vessel and Facility Response Plan Programs

NVIC 01-13, Change-1: Highlights. Inspection and Certification of Vessels under the Maritime Security Program (MSP)

WATER JET DEVICES

Parasailing - Flight Safety and Rules

New Emission Control Area (ECA) Sulfur Cap Started January 01, 2015

Notice of Arrival Requirements for Units on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)