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USCG: D9 Notice – Special Consideration in Authorizing Departures From Specific Requirements in Subchapter M

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02/27/2018

The U.S Coast Guard Ninth District published a notice related to Subchapter M enforcement.  The notice allows the OCMI/COTP to utilize their authority to allow special considerations for certain requirements found in Subchapter M. The cognizant OCMI may give special consideration to authorizing departures from specific requirements when unusual circumstances or arrangement warrant such departures and when an equivalent level of safety is provided.

Click here to download CGD9NOTE 16771.

USCG: New Form CG-835V Vessel Inspection Requirements

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04/06/2018

Excerpt from the Coast Guard Maritime Commons posted on 04/05/2018. 

Form CG-835V Vessel Inspection Requirements is specifically tailored to capture more detailed deficiency data in a manner that is aligned with globally accepted Port State Control methodologies. The CG-835V was developed in conjunction with corresponding enhancements to the Coast Guard’s internal database, MISLE, in order to support better data analytics and the development and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators for the U.S. flag fleet and the Recognized Organizations that perform statutory certification and services on the Coast Guard’s behalf.

Click here to read the full blog post from the Coast Guard Maritime Commons.

USCG: CG-CVC Policy Letter 18-04 Guidance on Implementation of New Standards for Fire Protection, Detection, and Extinguishing Equipment

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04/03/2018

The Coast Guard office of Commercial Vessel Compliance issued CG-CVC Policy Letter 18-04 Guidance on Implementation of New Standards for Fire Protection, Detection, and Extinguishing Equipment.

This policy letter provides information and guidance to the Officer(s) in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) on recent changes to regulatory requirements for fire protection, detection and extinguishing equipment used on inspected and uninspected vessels, Outer Continental Shelf facilities, deepwater ports and mobile offshore drilling units per reference (a).

Reference:

(a) “Harmonization of Standards for Fire Protection, Detection, and Extinguishing Equipment,” 81 Fed. Reg. 48220-48303, July 22, 2016
(b) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 10; Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers (2010 Edition)

(c) “Harmonization of Fire Protection Equipment Standards for Towing Vessels,” 83 Fed. Reg. 8175-8181, February 26, 2018