Tag: USCG

The US Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CVC) announced the publication of CG CVC-WI-018(2), Laid up Inspected/Examined Vessels.

New reports claim that a cargo ship's captain drugged two students at sea, raping one of them.

The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA) applauded the US Coast Guard for issuing a Policy Letter providing a transparent and expedited process for domestic offshore energy vessels to participate in disaster recovery activities.

A logjam of ships, tugboats and barges because of low water levels on the Mississippi River is threatening trade of grains, fertilizer and other goods.

The US Coast Guard continues to respond to multiple barge groundings due to low water levels in the Lower Mississippi River.

A construction worker drowned after falling from an offshore platform that is just over the coast of the Texas Gulf on 1 October.

USCG published a Marine Safety Advisory addressing maritime distress communication devices available to operators. Over the past decade, these devices have proliferated in the marketplace, and there are key differences to consider when purchasing one.

USCG informs owners and operators of U.S. flagged vessels of the applicability of MARPOL Annex VI, Chapter 4 provisions, including the amendments that enter into force on November 1, 2022.  

The US Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance reminds all Subchapter M – Towing Vessel owners and operators that while the phase-in allowance to get their Certificate of Inspection (COI) has past, as of July 19, 2022, there are some other requirements for existing vessels.

The US Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the 49th USCG BWMS Type Approval Certificate to Langh Tech Oy AB after a detailed review of the manufacturer’s type approval application determined the system met the requirements of 46 CFR 162.060.