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POLICY LETTERS

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Search All Coast Guard Comercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) Policy Letters

A
Alternate Security Programs: Compliance Verification of Alternative Security Programs for MTSA Regulated Vessels and Facilities
Anti-Fouling Systems

C
Carbon Dioxide Fire Suppression Systems - Policy on the Implementation of Additional Personnel Safety Requirements for Carbon Dioxide Fire Suppression Systems
Certificate of Inspection (COI) Phase-In Period for Existing Towing Vessels Using the TSMS Option Under Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Subchapter M

D
Deficiency Recording and Reporting for Vessels Using a Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) Option
Design Criteria For Natural Gas Fuel Systems

E

Electronic Navigation Publications (This policy letter has been superseded by NVIC 01-16 Ch-1)
Existing Systems and Equipment on Uninspected Towing Vessels
Use of Existing Safety Management Systems to Obtain an Initial Certificate of Inspection Under 46 CFR Subchapter M
Excess Equipment

G

GMDSS and Tonnage Interpretations

H

HillerSafe Fire Detection Systems on Uninspected Towing Vessels

I

Inland Tank barge Inspection and Repair Guidelines
Interim Guidance for Manning Work Site Exclusions and Work Boats
International Ship Security Certificates (ISSC) - Issuing International Ship Security Certificates (ISSC) to Vessels Not Subject to SOLAS
Issuance and Acceptance of Electronic Certificates

M

Mate or Master of Towing Vessels upon Western Rivers Restricted from Transiting Locks
Mariner Medical Evaluations Processing
MARPOL Annex V
MARPOL Annex VI

O

OSHA Authority Over Vessels and Facilities on or Adjacent to U.S. Navigable Waters and the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)

P

Perko Navigational Light Fixtures on Uninspected Commercial Vessels
Guidance for issuing Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsements of Tankerman Person In Charge (PIC) Restricted to Fuel Transfers on Towing Vessels
Processing of Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC) for Mariners Not Requiring a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

S

Sea Service On Vessels Measured Under Both the Regulatory Measurement System and Convention Measurement System"
STCW - 2010 Amendments
STCW Endorsements - DDE
STCW - Hours of Rest
STCW - Security Endorsements
STCW - Issuing Endorsements and Approving Training
STCW - Qualification Via "The Hawsepipe" for STCW Endorsements as Officer in Charge of a Navigational Watch on Ships of 200 GRT/500 GT or More"

T

TWIC - 30 Days Unescorted Access Extension to Individuals Awaiting Issuance and Activation

U

Use of the uninspected towing vessel decal to meet certain requirements regarding issuance of the initial COI under subchapter M

V

Vessel General Permit (VGP)
Visual Examination in Lieu of Hydrostatic Testing For Clean Agent Pre-Engineered Fixed Fire Suppression System Cylinders

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