Marine safety bulletins

Seafarers’ Access to Maritime Facilities

USCG mandates MTSA-regulated facilities ensure free, secure access for seafarers and maritime representatives between vessels and facility gates.

NEW PROCEDURE FOR SHIPPING INDUSTRY TO NOTIFY THE US GOVERNMENT OF NON AVAILABILITY OF COMPLIANT FUEL OIL

USCG now handles fuel oil non-availability reports for MARPOL compliance in ECAs; EPA no longer accepts FONAR submissions.

HSE Guidance welding fume 2019

Cyber Adversaries Targeting Commercial Vessels

USCG warns of phishing and malware attacks targeting vessels; urges cyber vigilance, verified communication, and proper incident reporting procedures.

Tecnicomar ECOMAR MED Certification

Parasailing – Navigation Rules and Flight Safety

Guidance on safe parasailing operations, highlighting vessel navigation rules and FAA flight safety protocols to prevent midair collisions.

GPS Week Number Rollover

NPREP Guidelines | Version 2016.1

Announces release of PREP Guidelines Version 2016.1 for oil spill response preparedness, effective October 1, 2018, with updated procedures.

Accidental Carbon Dioxide releases onboard UK Merchant Vessels

Amphibious Passenger Vessel Operations

Advises enhanced safety measures and crew preparedness for amphibious passenger vessels following the Stretch Duck 07 sinking incident.

Authorization of Classification Societies for the Issuance of Statements of Compliance – Fuel Oil Consumption Reporting

Details Coast Guard authorization for classification societies to issue Statements of Compliance for MARPOL fuel oil consumption reporting.

Concentrated Inspection Campaign: Open Lifeboats

Details a Coast Guard inspection campaign targeting U.S. vessels with open lifeboats to ensure serviceability, readiness, and compliance.

Oily Mixtures (“Oily Bilge Water”) Management for Oceangoing Vessels of less than 400 Gross Tons

Outlines regulatory requirements for managing oily bilge water on oceangoing vessels under 400 GT using retention or OWS systems.

Survey Request | National Response Team Improving Area Contingency Planning

USCG requests stakeholder feedback via survey to improve national Area Contingency Plans for oil and hazardous substance response.

NPREP Guidelines | Version 2016.1 Notice of availability; request for comments

Electronic Chart Display Information Systems Updates to Meet International Hydrographic Organization Standards

Application of Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety (CFVS) Requirements On NMFS Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS)- Permitted Handgear Vessels

Acceptable U.S. Ballast Water Management Methods vs. BWM Convention Methods

Electro-Technical Officer (ETO) and Electro-Technical Rating (ETR) Endorsement(s) on U.S. Flag Vessels

International Health Regulations: Ship Sanitation Control Certificate/Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate

Vapor Pressure Relief Valve Testing on Pneumatic Systems

Ballast Water Management (BWM) Extension Program Update

RAC DRILL CLARIFICATIONS | NPREP 2016

2014 Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention