Port State Control Division (CG-CVC-2)

USCG Tactics, Techniques, & Procedures(TTP) for Marine Inspections & Port State Control Exams

Coast Guard Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures(TTP) are maintained by U.S. Coast Guard Force Readiness Command. The TTPs on this page consolidate, update, and standardize guidance for Coast Guard marine inspectors conducting certain types of inspections and exams. TTPs are not a substitute for applicable legal requirements. TTPS are intended to provide guidance to Coast Guard personnel and are not intended, nor do they, impose legally binding requirements on any party outside the Coast Guard.


Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures(TTP)
TTP Name	TTP Number
Alternate Compliance Program	CGTTP 3-72.9A
Foreign Passenger Vessel Examiners	CGTTP 3-72.2B
Foreign Passenger Vessel Initial Certificate of Compliance Exam	CGTTP 3-72.5A
Foreign Gas Carrier Examiner	CGTTP 3-72.6A
Foreign Freight Vessel Examiner	CGTTP 3-72.8
Foreign Passenger Vessel Certificate of Compliance Periodic Exam	CGTTP 3-72.10
Port State Control Examiner	CGTTP 3-72.12
This information will be updated as changes occur
Revised December 7, 2020

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