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Domestic & Offshore Compliance (CG-CVC-1)

Towing Vessels

Guidance

Below is a list of all guides and guidance (other than Policy Letters) associated with Towing Vessels.

Date Posted	Description
12/19/24	American Waterways Operators MOA
11/18/20	Army Corp of Engineers MOA
11/06/23	ITV Vessel Particulars, CVC-FM-004(3), see CVC MMS Page
10/15/10	OSHA Authority Over Vessels and Facilities on or Adjacent to U.S. Navigable Waters and the Outer Continental Shelf (OSC)

Policy

Below is a list of all policy associated with Towing Vessels.

Date Posted	Program	Description
02/04/19	CG-CVC	Policy Letter 17-04 (Ch1): Subchapter M Third Party Organization (TPO) Guidance
03/12/10	CG-543	Policy Letter 10-02: Existing Systems & Equipment on Uninspected Towing Vessels
03/04/11	CG-543	Policy Letter 11-02: Guidelines for Acceptance of Perko Navigational Light Fixtures on Uninspected Commercial Vessels
01/03/11	CG-543	Policy Letter 10-05: Electronic Navigation Publications Onboard U.S. Vessels
01/03/11	CG-543	Policy Letter 10-06: Carriage of Lifesaving and Firefighting Equipment on Board uninspected Towing Vessels in Excess of Subchapter C Requirements
03/12/10	CG-5431	Marine Inspection Notice 01-10: Hillersafe Fire Detection Systems on Uninspected Towing Vessels
03/12/10	CG-5431	Marine Inspection Notice 06-11: HillerSafe Fire Detection Systems on Uninspected Towing Vessels

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