Bulletins by year

Interference with Maritime Radio Reception by Onboard Equipment

U.S. Coast Guard Request for Waiver to Permit Use of Class D VHF Digital Selective Calling Equipment in Lieu of Class A Equipment

Alternate Management Systems (AMS) Program Update, Rev. 1

FAQS | NPREP 2016: Vessel Response Plan Exercises - GIUEs and SMFF

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

Portable fuel tanks

Dangerously weighted heaving lines