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Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVIC)
A Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) provides detailed guidance about the enforcement or compliance with a certain Federal marine safety regulations and Coast Guard marine safety programs. While NVIC’s are non-directive, meaning that they do not have the force of law, they are important “tools” for complying with the law. Non-compliance with a NVIC is not a violation of the law in and of itself, however non-compliance with a NVIC may be an indication that there is non-compliance with a law, a regulation or a policy.
NVIC’s are used internally by the Coast Guard to ensure that inspections and other regulatory actions conducted by our field personnel are adequate, complete and consistent. Likewise, mariners, the marine industry and the general public use NVIC’s as means of determining how the Coast Guard will be enforcing certain regulations or conducting various marine safety programs. NVIC’s are issued by the Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy (CG-5P) and address a wide variety of subjects, including: vessel construction features; mariner training and licensing requirements; inspection methods and testing techniques; safety and security procedures; requirements for certain Coast Guard regulatory processes; manning requirements; equipment approval methods; and special hazards.
Popular NVICs
07-95 Guidance on Inspection, Repair and Maintenance of Wooden Hulls
07-68 Notes on Inspection and Repair of Steel Hulls
05-86 Voluntary Standards for U.S. Uninspected Commercial Fishing Vessels
01-89 Underwater Survey Guidance
NVIC’s are numbered consecutively by year, e.g., NVIC 7-02 would be the seventh NVIC issued in 2002. The “zero” NVIC, numbered 00, is always the index of NVIC’s in force or still current at the beginning of the calendar year. For example, NVIC 00-07 is a list of all NVIC’s in effect as of January 1, 2007.
Read more about NVIC from USCG website. NVIC listings by year and by subject:
https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/NVIC/
NVIC Index by Year
2016
03-16 Guidelines For Credentialing Officers of Towing Vessels
02-16 Inspection Guidance For Sail Rigging And Masts on Inspected Sailing Vessels
01-16 Use of Electronic Charts and Publications in lieu of Paper Charts, Maps and Publications
2015
01-15 Marine Casualty Reporting Procedures Guide with Associated Standard Interpretations
2014
24-14 Guidelines for Qualifications for STCW Endorsements As Electro-Technical Rating on Vessels Powered by Main Propulsion Machinery of 750 kW/1000 HP or More
23-14 Guidelines for Qualifications for STCW Endorsements As Electro-Technical Officer on Vessels Powered by Main Propulsion Machinery of 750 kW/1000 HP or More
22-14 Guidelines for Qualifications for STCW Endorsements for Officers and Ratings on Oil, Chemical, and Liquefied Gas Tank Vessels
21-14 Guidelines for Qualifications for STCW Endorsements for Vessel Security Officers, Vessel Personnel With Designated Security Duties, and Security Awareness
20-14 Guidelines for Qualifications for High-Speed Craft Type-Rating Endorsements
19-14 Policy on Qualified Assessors
18-14 Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Able Seafarer-Engine
17-14 Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Officer in Charge of an Engineering Watch in a Manned Engineroom or Designated Duty Engineer in a Periodically Unmanned Engineroom on Vessels Powered by Main Propulsion Machinery of 750KW/100 HP Propulsion Power or More
16-14 Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Chief Engineer Officer and Second Engineer Officer on Ships Powered by Main Propulsion Machinery of 750 kW/1000 HP Propulsion Power or More and Less Than 3000 kW/4000 HP Propulsion Power
15-14 Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Chief Engineer Officer and Second Engineer Officer on Ships Powered by Main Propulsion Machinery of 3000 kW/4000 HP Propulsion Power or More
14-14 Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Able Seafarer-Deck
13-14 Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Master or Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch of Vessels of Less than 500 GT Limited to Near-Coastal Waters
12-14 Guidelines on Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on Vessels of 500 GT or More
11-14 Guidelines On Qualification for STCW Endorsements of Master or Chief Mate of Vessels of 500 GT or More and Less than 3000 GT
10-14 Guidelines On Qualification For STCW Endorsements Of Master Or Chief Mate On Vessels Of 3,000 GT Or More
09-14 Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements for Advanced Firefighting
08-14 Guidelines for Qualifications for STCW Endorsements in Basic Training (Formerly Basic Safety Training)
07-14 Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Rating Forming Part of an Engineering Watch
06-14 Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements as Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch
05-14 Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements Proficiency in Fast Rescue Boats
04-14 Guidelines for Qualification for STCW Endorsements for Proficiency in Survival Craft and Rescue Boats Other Than Fast Rescue Boats
03-14 Guidelines for Approval of Training Courses and Programs
02-14 Grandfathering and Transitional Provisions for Merchant Mariner Credentials
01-14 Guidance on the Issuance of Medical Certificates
2013
02-13 Guidance Implementing the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006
01-13 Inspection and Certification of Vessels Under the Maritime Security Program (MSP)
00-13 NVIC 2013 Index
2011
02-11 Kite Propulsion Systems
01-11 Guidance Related to Waterfront Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Facilities
00-11 Index of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars
2010
03-10 New SOLAS Requirements for Lifejackets and Immersion Suits Effective 1 JULY 2010
02-10 Guidance for the Implementation and Enforcement of the Salvage and Marine Firefighting Regulations for Vessel Response Plans
01-10 Reserved
2009
01-09 Provides guidance to voluntarily request USCG certification of compliance with international sewage regulations in Annex IV to MARPOL 73/78.
2008
05-08 w/ CH-1 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED by NVIC 1-11 Guidance related to Waterfront Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Facilities
04-08 (2013 Update w/ Enclosures) Provides guidance for evaluating the physical and medical conditions of applicants for merchant mariner’s documents, licenses, certificates of registry and STCW endorsements, collectively referred to as “credentials.”
03-08 Cancelled, see Marine Safety Manual Volume II, Section D, Chapter 7. Provides guidance for plan review and examinations of foreign passenger vessels that embark passengers in U.S. ports or call at U.S. ports with U.S. citizens as passengers.
02-08 Criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of a Crew Endurance Management System (CEMS) implementation. A CEMS provides a system of proven practices for managing endurance risk factors that affect operational safety and crewmember efficiency in the maritime industry.
01-08 Promulgation of recommendations from the IMO in MSC Circulars 1047 and 1114, concerning periodic inspection and testing of immersion suits by ships’ crews.
2007
04-07 Servicing and Maintenance of Lifeboats, Launching Appliances and On-Load Release Gear.
03-07 Guidance for the implementation of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Program in the Maritime Sector.
02-07 Guidance on the Coast Guard’s role and responsibilities for Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREI).
01-07 Guidance on vessel and facility response plans in relation to Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO) resource movements during significant pollution events.
00-07 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED Index of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVIC).
2006
03-06 Guidance on Implementation of revisions to MARPOL Annex II and the IBC Code.
02-06 Follow up Programs for Fire Safety Type-Approved Products.
01-06 Guidelines for assessment of Merchant Mariner’s proficiency for certification as ratings forming part of an engineering watch through demonstration of skills.
00-06 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED Index of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVIC).
2005
06-05 Unified interpretations of SOLAS Chapter 11-2, the FSS Code, the FTP Code and related fire test procedures.
05-05 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED by NVIC 5-08 Guidance Related to Waterfront Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Facilities
04-05 Port State Control Guidelines for the enforcement of management for the safe operation of ships (ISM Code).
03-05 Guidance for oversight of post-licensing activities associated with development of deepwater ports (DWPS).
02-05 International Port Security (ISP) Program.
01-05 CH-1 Change 1 to NVIC 01-05, interim guidance for the development and review of response plans for non-tank vessels.
01-05 Interim guidance for the development and review of response plans for non-tank vessels.
00-05 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED Index of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVIC).
2004
12-04 Maritime security compliance and enforcement for U.S./Canadian boundary and coastal waters.
10-04 Part 110-04 Part 2 Guidelines for Handling of Sensitive Security Information (SSI), parts 1 and 2.
09-04 Guidelines for assessing merchant mariners through demonstrations of proficiency as officers in charge of engineering watches in manned engine-rooms or as designated duty engineers in periodically unmanned engine-rooms.
08-04 CH-1 to 08-04, Guide to marine equipment approvals covered by US – EC MRA by US – EEA EFTA MRA
08-04 SUPERSEDED by NVIC 8-04, CH-1 Guide to marine equipment approvals covered by US – EC MRA
07-04 CH-1 to 07-04, Ballast water management for the control of aquatic nuisance species in the waters of the United States.
07-04 Ballast water management for the control of aquatic nuisance species in the waters of the United States.
06-04 Voluntary screening guidance for owners or operators regulated under parts 104, 105, and 106 of Subchapter H of Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations.
05-04 Guidelines for assessing merchant mariners through demonstrations of proficiency in medical first aid.
04-04 Environmental inspection checklist; addendum to Foreign Passenger Vessel Examination Book, CG-840.
03-04 Guidance for the development of shipboard marine pollution emergency plans for noxious liquid substances pursuant to Regulation 16 of Annex II of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78) on U.S. flag vessels and compliance determinations on foreign flag vessels.
02-04 Guidelines for assessing merchant mariners through demonstrations of proficiency for persons in charge of medical care.
01-04 Shipboard Technology Evaluation Program (STEP) Experimental Ballast Water Treatment Systems.
00-04 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED Index of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVIC).
2003
06-03 CH-2 Cancelled, see Marine Safety Manual Volume II, Section D. Ch-2 to 06-03, Coast Guard Port State Control targeting and boarding policy for vessel security and safety.
06-03 CH-1, Part 2 SUPERCEDED by Ch-2 to 06-03 Ch-1 part 2 to 06-03, Coast Guard Port State Control targeting and boarding policy for vessel security and safety.
06-03 CH-1, Part 1 SUPERCEDED by Ch-2 to 06-03 Ch-1 part 1 to 06-03, Coast Guard Port State Control targeting and boarding policy for vessel security and safety.
06-03 SUPERCEDED by Ch-2 to 06-03 Coast Guard Port State Control targeting and boarding policy for vessel security and safety.
05-03 Implementation Guidance for the Maritime Security Regulations Mandated by the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 for Outer Continental Shelf Facilities.
04-03 CH-3 to 04-03, Guidance for verification of vessel security plans on domestic vessels in accordance with the regulations mandated by the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) Regulations and International Ship & Port Facility Security (ISPS) code.
04-03 CH-2 to 04-03, Guidance for verification of vessel security plans on domestic vessels in accordance with the regulations mandated by the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) Regulations and International Ship & Port Facility Security (ISPS) code.
04-03 CH-1 to 04-03, Guidance for verification of vessel security plans on domestic vessels in accordance with the regulations mandated by the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) Regulations and International Ship & Port Facility Security (ISPS) code.
04-03 Guidance for verification of vessel security plans on domestic vessels in accordance with the regulations mandated by the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) Regulations and International Ship & Port Facility Security (ISPS) code.
03-03 CH-2 to 03-03, Implementation guidance for the regulations mandated by the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA) for Facilities.
03-03 CH-1 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED by NVIC 3-03, CH-2 Ch-1 to 03-03, implementation guidance for the regulations mandated by the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA) for Facilities.
03-03 Implementation guidance for the regulations mandated by the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA) for Facilities.
02-03 Carriage of navigation equipment by ships on international voyages.
01-03 Guide to Subchapter W Safety Assessments under 46 CFR 199.630 (F).
00-03 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED Index of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVIC).
2002
11-02 CH-1 to 11-02, recommended security guidelines for facilities.
11-02 Recommended security guidelines for facilities.
10-02 CH-1 to 10-02, security guidelines for vessels.
10-02 Security guidelines for vessels.
09-02 CH4 Guidelines for the Area Maritime Security Committees and Area Maritime Security Plans Required for U.S. Ports
09-02 CH-3 to 09-02, guidelines for development of area maritime security committees and area maritime security plans required for U.S. Ports.
09-02 CH-2 to 09-02, guidelines for development of area maritime security committees and area maritime security plans required for U.S. Ports.
09-02 CH-1, Part 2 to 09-02, guidelines for development of area maritime security committees and area maritime security plans required for U.S. Ports.
09-02 CH-1, Part 1 to 09-02, guidelines for development of area maritime security committees and area maritime security plans required for U.S. Ports.
09-02 CH-1 to 09-02, guidelines for development of area maritime security committees and area maritime security plans required for U.S. Ports.
09-02 Guidelines for development of area maritime security committees and area maritime security plans required for U.S. Ports.
08-02 Guidelines for assessing merchant mariners through demonstration of proficiency as officers in charge of a navigational watch on ships of 500 gross tonnage or more as measured under the International Tonnage Convention (ITC).
07-02 Marine Safety at firework displays.
06-02 2000 Amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-2.
05-02 Guidelines for assessing merchant mariners through demonstrations of proficiency as officers in charge of a navigational watches and master on ships of less than 500 gross tonnage as measured under the International Tonnage Convention (ITC) while engaged on near-coastal voyages.
04-02 Security for passenger vessels and passenger terminals.
03-02 Guidelines for assessment of merchant mariners’ proficiency in survival-craft or rescue-boats through demonstration of skills.
02-02 Guidelines for assessment of seafarers’ proficiency for certification as ratings, forming part of a navigational watch through demonstration of skills.
01-02 Guidelines for seafarers’ proficiency in fire fighting.
00-02 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED Index of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVIC).
2001
09-01 Guidance on STCW Quality Standards Systems (QSS) for merchant mariner courses or training programs.
08-01 CH-2 to 8-01, approval of navigation equipment for ships.
08-01 CH-1 to 8-01, approval of navigation equipment for ships.
08-01 Approval of navigation equipment for ships.
07-01 Procedures for hull inspection and repair on vessels built of riveted construction.
06-01 Protective equipment required for firefighter’s outfits.
05-01 CH-1 to 05-01, guidance for enhancing the operational safety of domestic high-speed vessels.
05-01 Guidance for enhancing the operational safety of domestic high-speed vessels.
04-01 en1, en2, en3, en4, en5, en6 Licensing and manning for officers of towing vessels.
03-01 Guide to establish equivalency to fire safety regulations for small passenger vessels (46 CFR Subchapter K).
02-01 Qualifications of engineer officers serving on seagoing vessels with gas turbine main propulsion.
01-01 Inspection of amphibious passenger carrying vehicles.
00-01 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED Index of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVIC).
2000
09-00 CH-1 to 09-00, carbon dioxide fire extinguishing system safety.
09-00 Carbon dioxide fire extinguishing system safety.
08-00 Guidance regarding enforcement of the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC), 1972, for freight containers with one door removed.
07-00 Clarification of the application of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW), 1978, as amended, to vessels less than 200 gross register tons (GRT).
06-00 Issuance of international forms required by the STCW to validate merchant mariner licenses and documents.
05-00 Guidance on performance measures used to assess seafarers’ proficiency in programs in basic safety training meeting the requirements on the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended.
04-00 Superseded by changes implemented in Consolidation Merchant Mariner Qualification Credentials Renewal for continuity of licenses and qualified ratings issued under the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW-78)
03-00 Manning and training guidance for fast rescue boats on United States vessels.
02-00 App1, App2,App3, App4,App5 Inspection guidance for vessels participants in marine events of national significance.
01-00 Guidance for the establishment and development of Harbor Safety Committees under the Maritime Transportation System (MTS) initiative.
00-00 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED Index of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVIC).
1999
10-99 Interpretations of SOLAS Chapter II-2
09-99 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED by NVIC 6-01 Protective Equipment Required for Fireman’s Outfit
08-99 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED by NVIC 7-04, CH-1 Guidance For The Enforcement Of The 1999 Amendments To Title 33 Code Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 151, Implementation Of The National Invasive Species Act Of 1996 (Nisa 1996)
07-99 Year 2000 (Y2k) Risk Assessment And Mitigation Policy For Vessels And Marine Facilities
06-99 Plan Review, Inspection, And Certification Guidance For Vessels Built To The International Code Of Safety For High-Speed Craft And Additional Information Regarding Non-Code High-Speed Vessels
05-99 Guidance Regarding Voluntary Compliance with the International Management Code for the Safe Operation Of Ships and for Pollution Prevention (International Safety Management (Ism) Code)
04-99 Special Training Requirements for Merchant Mariners Serving on Passenger Ships other than Roll-On/Roll-Off (Ro-Ro) Passenger Ships.
03-99 Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacon (EPIRB) Equipment Requirements for Commercial Vessels
02-99 Part A, 02-99 Part B Streamlined Inspection Program
01-99 Refresher Courses for Continued Professional Competence for License Renewals
00-99 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED Index of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICS).
1998
07-98 The International Maritime Organization Standard Marine Communication Phrases
06-98 Special training requirements for Merchant Mariners serving on roll-on/roll-off (RO-RO) passenger ships
05-98 International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolution A.849(20). Code for the Investigation of Marine Causalities and Incidents.
04-98 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED by NVIC 04-05 Port State Control guidelines for the enforcement of and compliance with chapter IX of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS), “Management for the Safe Operation of Ships.
03-98 Port State Control Guidelines for the Enforcement of the 1995 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW).
02-98 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED by NVIC 4-08 Physical Evaluation Guidelines for Merchant Mariner’s documents and licenses
01-98 Loading Considerations for Existing Inland Tank Barges
1997
10-97 Guidelines for Cargo Securing Manual Approval
09-97 CH-1 Guide to Structural Fire Protection
08-97 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED by NVIC 6-00 Issuance of International Form Required by the STCW to Validate Merchant Mariner Licenses and Documents
07-97 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED by NVIC 9-01 Guidance on STCW Quality Standards Systems (QSS) for Merchant Mariners courses or training programs.
06-97 Policy on Qualified Instructors and Designated Examiners who will train or assess the competence of Merchant Mariners
05-97 En1, En2, En3, En4 Guidance on Coast Guard Accepted Training Record Books
04-97 Guidance on company roles and responsibilities under the 1995 Amendments to the International Convention on STCW
03-97 Stability Related Review Performed By The American Bureau Of Shipping For U.S. Flag Vessels.
02-97 CH-1 Implementation of Operational Measures for Existing Tank Vessels Without Double Hulls Until 2015. ch-1
02-97 Implementation of Operational Measures for Existing Tank Vessels Without Double Hulls Until 2015.
01-97 Shipboard Safety Management And Contingency Plan For Passenger Vessels
00-97 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED Index of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs).
1996
03-96 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED by NVIC 04-02 Security for Passenger Vessels and Passenger Terminals.& Ch-1.
02-96 Inspection of Cargo Handling Gear Prior to Explosive Handling Operations.
01-96 Safety Standards for the Design and Operation of a Marine Vapor Control System (VCS) at Tank Barge Cleaning Facilities.
1995
08-95 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED by NVIC 8-97 Issuance of International Form Required by the STCW to Validate Merchant Mariner Licenses and Documents.
07-95 Guidance on Inspection, Repair and Maintenance of Wooden Hulls
06-95 Maneuvering Standards
05-95 Guidelines for Organizations Offering Coast Guard Approved Courses
04-95 Fire Safety Standards for Foreign Passenger Vessels Constructed Before 1 October 1994
03-95 Periodic Inspection and Testing of Fixed Halon Fire Fighting Equipment Aboard Merchant Vessels
02-95 CH-2 U.S. Coast Guard’s The Alternate Compliance Program (ACP)
01-95 Voluntary Training Standards for Entry-Level Personnel on Towing Industry Vessels
1994
10-94 CH-2 Guidance for Determination and Documentation of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) Phase-Out Schedule for Existing Single Hull Vessels Carrying Oil in Bulk
10-94 Guidance for Determination and Documentation of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90) Phase-Out Schedule for Existing Single Hull Vessels Carrying Oil in Bulk
09-94 Guidelines for Training and Certification in the Use of Marine Radar
08-94 Issues Regarding Federal Pilotage
07-94 Guidance on the Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 1993
06-94 w/ CH-1 Guidance for Issuing International Oil Pollution Prevention (IOPP) Certificates Under Annex I of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as Modified by the Protocol of 1978 Relating Thereto (MARPOL 73/78)
05-94 Requirements for Vessels Carrying Bulk Grain Cargo
04-94 Elimination of Coast Guard Plan Review for Non Critical Engineering Systems and Cargo Barges
03-94 International Maritime Organization Code for the Safe Carriage of Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High-Level Radioactive Wastes in Flasks on Board Ships
02-94 Guidance Regarding Voluntary Compliance with the International Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention
01-94 Marking of Life Preservers and PFDs
1993
11-93 CH-3 Ch-3 to 11-93, Applicability of Tonnage Measurement Systems to U.S. Flag Vessels
11-93 CH-2 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED by NVIC 11-93, Change 3 Applicability of Tonnage Measurement Systems to U.S. Flag Vessels(Change 2)
10-93 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED by 46 CFR in accordance with NFPA 13-1996 Guide to the Acceptance of National Fire Protection Association Code No.13 for automatic Sprinkler System Design, Installation and Maintenance is.
09-93 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED by NVIC 3-99 Emergency Position Indicating Radiobeacons (EPIRBs) and Other Radio Lifesaving Equipment for Inspected Vessels and Uninspected Commercial Vessels.
08-93 CH-1 Equivalent Alternatives to 46 CFR Subchapter H Requirements Related to Means of Escape, Safe Refuge Areas and Main Vertical Zone Length
08-93 Equivalent Alternatives to 46 CFR Subchapter H Requirements Related to Means of Escape, Safe Refuge Areas and Main Vertical Zone Length
07-93 Guidelines for Acceptance of Fishing Vessel Safety Instructors and Course Curricula for Training Fishing Vessel Drill Conductors
06-93 Termination of Coast Guard Type Approval for Gas Mask/Self Contained Breathing Apparatus
05-93 Guidance for Certification of Passenger Carrying Submersibles
04-93 Subdivision and Damage Stability of Dry Cargo Vessels
01-93 CANCELED/ SUPERSEDED by NVIC 3-08 Control Verification Examinations (CVEs) of Foreign Passenger Vessels
1992
14-92 Suitability of Extended Size and Certain Adult Life Preservers for Some Children.
13-92 Captain of the Port Zone Boundaries
11-92 Guidance for Acceptance of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI) National Board Inspection Code (NBIC) for Repairs and Alterations to Boilers and Pressure Vessels
10-92 CH-2 Coast Guard Recognition of Registered Professional Engineer Certification of Compliance with Coast Guard Requirements
06-92 Implementation of the Benzene Regulations of Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 197 (46 CFR 197) All Changes included.
05-92 Guidelines for Wire Rope Towing Hawsers
04-92 Recommended Intact and Damage Stability Design Criteria for New Tank Vessels
03-92 Recommended Program for Protection of Merchant Mariners from Occupational Health Problems.
02-92 Survival Equipment for Lifeboats and Liferafts
01-92 CH-2 Implementation of Lifesaving Equipment Regulations for Commercial Fishing Vessels
01-92 CH-1 Implementation of Lifesaving Equipment Regulations for Commercial Fishing Vessels
01-92 Lifesaving Equipment Regulations for Commercial Fishing Vessels
1991
17-91 Guidelines for Conducting Stability Tests
16-91 Special Fire Protection Systems for Atriums
15-91 CH-1 Critical Areas Inspection Plans (CAIPs)
15-91 Critical Areas Inspection Plans (CAIPs)
13-91 CH-1 Fishing Industry Vessel Third Party Examination and Procedures for Designation of “Accepted Organizations” and “Similarly Qualified Organizations”
13-91 Fishing Industry Vessel Third Party Examination and Procedures for Designation of “Accepted Organizations” and “Similarly Qualified Organizations”
11-91 Ocean Tow of Jackup Drilling Units
10-91 Inspection and Certification of Floating Detention Facilities
08-91 Initial and Subsequent Inspection of Existing, Uncertificated Offshore Supply Vessels, Including Lifeboats
07-91 Determination of Cold Water Areas
06-91 Fire Drills and On-Board Training
05-91 Inspection and Certification of River Barges Carrying Occupied Recreational Vehicles (RVs)
04-91 Pilot Transfer Arrangements
01-91 CH-1 Recommended Qualifications for Small Passenger Vessel Deckhands
01-91 Recommended Qualifications for Small Passenger Vessel Deckhands
1990
02-90 Recommended Standard for Double Hulls to be Fitted on New Tank Vessels or Retrofitted on Existing Tank Vessels (With All Changes)
1989
08-89 Recommendations Concerning Emergency Towing of Tankers
07-89 Maneuvering Information
05-89 Guidelines for Nondestructive Testing of Pressure Vessel Type Cargo Tanks Aboard Tank Barges
04-89 Introduction to Human Factors Engineering
03-89 Guidelines for the Presentation of Stability Information for Operating Personnel
02-89 Guide for Electrical Installations on Merchant Vessels and Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
01-89 Underwater Survey Guidance
1988
3-88,
Ch-1 Issuance of Letters of Compliance to Foreign Documented Mobile Offshore Drilling Units Operating on the Outer Continental Shelf of the United States
02-88 Inerting Requirements for Chemical Tankers and Gas Carriers
01-88 Ch-1 Ch-1 to 01-88, International Load Line Certificates for Small Passenger Vessels Operating Within 20 Miles of the Mouth of a Harbor of Safe Refuge
01-88 International Load Line Certificates for Small Passenger Vessels Operating Within 20 Miles of the Mouth of a Harbor of Safe Refuge
1987
08-87 Notes on Design, Construction, Inspection and Repair of Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Vessels With Change Included
07-87 Guidance on Waterborne Transport of Oil Field Wastes
06-87 Recommended Procedures for Control of Asbestos and Other Respiratory Hazards on Board Merchant Vessels, Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Facilities and Deepwater Ports
05-87 Guidance on Implementation of Annex II of the MARPOL Protocol of 73/78 for Vessels Carrying Noxious Liquid Substances (NLS) in Bulk
04-87 Report of Inadequate Reception Facilities
02-87 Domestic Barge Transportation of Radioactive Materials/Nuclear Waste
1986
13-86 Use of Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Listed Fire Extinguishers
12-86 Replacement of Flame Safety Lamps with combination Oxygen/Combustible Gas Indicators
11-86 Guidelines Governing the Use of Fiberglass Pipe (FGP) on Inspected Vessels
10-86 Equivalence to Minimum Bow Height Requirements for Load Line Assignment
08-86 CANCELED Coast Guard Relationships with Classification Societies for U.S. Flag Vessels
07-86 Information on the Adequacy and Currency of Nautical Charts
05-86 Voluntary Standards for U.S. Uninspected Commercial Fishing Vessels
04-86 Hydraulic Release Units for Life Rafts, Life Floats and Buoyant Apparatus, and Alternate Float-Free Arrangements
01-86 Shipment and Discharge of Seamen
1985
11-85 SUPERSEDED by 33 CFR 164.38 Coast Guard Guidance Regarding Requirements for Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) and device to Indicate Speed and Distance.
10-85 Oversight of Technical and Administrative Aspects of Load Line Assignment
04-85, Ch-1, Ch-2 Recall and Other Corrective Measures for Lifesaving Equipment
03-85 Bulk Liquid Cargo Finding Aid
02-85 Notification to the U.S. Coast Guard for Enforcement of Load Line Requirements
1984
11-84 Guidelines for New Construction or Major Modification of U.S. Flag Vessels in Foreign Shipyards
09-84 Electrical Installations in Agricultural Dust Locations
08-84 Recommendations for the Submittal of Merchant Vessel Plans and Specifications
07-84 Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Citizenship Requirement; Exemptions from
06-84 Automated Main and Auxiliary Machinery; Supplemental Guidance On
04-84 Equivalent Determination for Existing, Installed Oil-Water Separators which have Not Received U.S. Coast Guard Approval
02-84 Amendments to the 1974 Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Treaty
01-84 Lack of Topstitching on Some Type I Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
1983
13-83 Coast Guard Retention of Commercial Vessel Plan Review Case Files
12-83 Intact Stability of Towing and Fishing Vessels; Research Results
11-83, CH-1 Regulations for Very Large 46 CFR Subchapter T Passenger Vessels
10-83 Stability Approval and the Issuance of Stability Letters
09-83 Coast Guard Guidance Regarding Requirement for Charts and publications
08-83 Guidance for Compliance with Annex I of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973, as Modified by the Protocol of 1978 Relating Thereto (MARPOL 73/78)
05-83 Unified Interpretation of the International Convention on the Load Lines, 1986
03-83 Voluntary Qualification for U.S. Merchant Marine Entry-Ratings
01-83 Painters for Life Floats and Buoyant Apparatus
1982
18-82 Form B Load Lines; Procedures for Issuance of Certificates
17-82 Intact Stability of Small Vessels; Recommendations
16-82 Appeal of Coast Guard Commercial Vessel Decisions and Actions
13-82 Cross Reference List Between the IMO Chemical Code and 46 CFR Part 153
12-82 Recommendations on Control of Excessive Noise
11-82 Deck Foam Systems for Polar Solvents
10-82 w/ CH-2 Acceptance of Plan Review and Inspection Tasks Performed by the American Bureau of Shipping for New Construction or Major Modifications of U.S. Flag Vessels
09-82, Ch-1 Part A, Ch-1 Part B CANCELED/SUPERSEDED by NVIC 1-09 MSD Certification
08-82 Load Line Certificates
07-82 Sample Format of Vessel or Facility
06-82 SUPERSEDED by 46 CFR 160.151 Servicing and Inspection of Inflatable Life Rafts Utilizing Voluntary Third Party Inspection Origination
05-82 Fixed Ballast
04-82 CANCELED Uninspected Commercial Vessel Safety
1981
14-81 w/ CH-1 Stability Tests; Waiving of for “Sister Vessels”
10-81 Coast Guard Certification and Inspection of Certain Categories of Existing Vessels
09-81 Coast Guard Guidance Regarding Shipboard Helicopter Facilities
06-81 Lifeboat Weight Tests
05-81 Literature Concerning Hazardous Cargoes
02-81 w/ CH-1 Coast Guard Inspection Guidance Regarding Integrated Tug Barge Combinations
01-81 w/ CH-1 Guidance for Enforcement of the Requirements of the Port and Tanker Safety Act of 1978(PTSA) Pertaining to SBT, CBT, COW, IGS, Steering Gear, and Navigation Equipment for Tank Vessels
1980
11-80 Structural Plan Review Guidelines for Aluminum Small Passenger Vessels
09-80 SUPERSEDED by 46 CFR 160.151 Servicing Requirements of Inflatable Life Rafts/
08-80 SUPERSEDED/CANCELED BY NVIC 9-97 Fire Hazard of Polyurethane and Other Organic Foams
07-80 Use of Fire Detection Systems Which are Not Approved Under 46 CFR 161.002
02-80 Poured Metal Socket Connections for Lifeboat Falls
01-80 Inspection of Viking On-Load Release Gear on Watercraft America Lifeboats
1979
05-79 Inerting and Tank Cleaning Procedures for Alkylene Oxide Containment & Systems
03-79 Lifeboat Capacity on Foreign Flag Passenger Vessels
02-79 Aluminum Bus Bars
1978
04-78 Inspection and Certification of Existing Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
01-78 w/ CH-1 Automation of Offshore Supply Vessels of 100 Gross Tons and Over
1977
05-77 Inspection of Hydraulic Starting Systems for Lifeboats and Survival Capsules
04-77 Shifting Weights or Counter Flooding During Emergency Situations
03-77 Code of Safe Practice for Ships Carrying Timber Deck Cargoes
1976
02-76 Damage Stability Calculation for Tank Vessels
1975
03-75 Bulk Grain Cargoes
02-75 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED by 46 CFR 160.151. Alteration of Existing Rafts to Comply with Improved Inflation Standards
1974
07-74 w/ CH-1 Oil-Water Separators; Acceptance of
06-74 Elimination of Unsafe Condition on Board Tank Barges
04-74 Stability Information Required on Inspected and Uninspected United States Vessels Receiving a Load Line Certificate and Foreign Vessels Receiving Form B Load Line Certificates
1973
08-73 CANCELED: Alternate Means of Determining the Weight of C02 in Fire Extinguishing Systems
07-73 Main Propulsion Boiler Automation
03-73 Intact Stability Criteria for Passenger and Cargo Ships Under 100 Meters in Length
1972
06-72 w/ CH-1 Guide to Fixed Fire-Fighting Equipment Aboard Merchant Vessels
1971
05-71 Index of 46 CFR Part 151 (Certain Bulk Dangerous Cargoes on Unmanned Tank Barges), Subchapter 0
04-71 Valves Employing Resilient Material
02-71 Pipe Stress Analysis Calculations; Procedure for Submission of
01-71 Repair of Boiler Safety Valves
1970
07-70 Marine Type Portable Fire Extinguishers
06-70 Fixed Fire Extinguishing Systems for Use In Galley Ventilating Equipment
04-70 Powder Loads for Lyle Type Line-Throwing Guns
1969
12-69 Special Examination in Lieu of Drydocking for Large Mobile Drilling Units
08-69 Impulse-Projected Rocket Type Line-Throwing Appliances
03-69 Z Nomograph Method of Calculating Available GM
02-69 Submission of Reports for the Shipment and Discharge of Seamen not Shipped or Discharged before a Shipping Commissioner; Information Concerning
01-69 Automated Main and Auxiliary Machinery
1968
08-68 Classification of Vessels as Self-Propelled
07-68 Notes on Inspection and Repair of Steel Hulls
04-68 CANCELED/SUPERSEDED by NVIC 9-99 Protective Protective Equipment Required for Fireman’s Outfit
03-68 Tensile Fasteners
1967
03-67 Alteration of Ship’s Structure which may Affect the Adequacy of Installed Safety Devices
1966
1-66 Requirements for Hull Structural Steel-Structural Continuity
1965
10-65 Stability Determination Capsizing Cases Involving Uninspected Vessels
01-65 w/ encl. 1 24.0′ x 8.0′ x 3.58′ Steel Lifeboats with Removable Interiors, Oar Propelled (App. No. 160.035/398/0), Hand-Propelled (App. No. 160.035/411/0), and Motor-Propelled (App.No. 160.035/412/0), Manufactured by Welin Davit & Boat, Perth Amboy, New Jersey, Replacement of Short Breast Plates
1963
11-63 w/ encl. 1 LSTs as Unmanned Barges; Structural Reinforcement and Drydocking; Hull Inspection Requirements
02-63 w/ encl. 1 Guide for Inspection and Repair of Lifesaving Equipment
1962
02-62 Watertight Bulkheads in All Inspected Vessels Maintenance of Watertight Integrity
1960
10-60 Placards, Forms and Instructions Required to be Posted Aboard Vessels, Alternative Materials and Methods
1956
07-56 Manned LSTs; Structural Reinforcement and Drydocking; Hull Inspection Requirements
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