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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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