Category: News

Labels on models of adult and child PFDs list incorrect minimum buoyant force.
Source: Investigations & Casualty Analysis
Link: Recall of Marlin personal flotation devices

The work instruction was updated Sept. 20, 2019, with language to be more specific in its application.
Source: Domestic Vessels
Link: Work Instruction update: Determinations for keel laid date or similar stage of construction

In this post, we mark the anniversary of the Coast Guard’s marine inspection program, which was the result of the Congressional Act of 1838.
Source: Investigations & Casualty Analysis
Link: Oct. 1, 1838: First law in the U.S. to regulate steamboats takes effect

The contest winners’ works of art will be featured on the Coast Guard, NAMEPA and CIP-OAS websites. The two grand prize winners will receive a certificate, a bilingual (English and Spanish) calendar featuring the art of all 12 winners, a $100 cash prize and a special Coast Guard-themed package. Finalists will receive a certificate and the bilingual calendar.
Source: Investigations & Casualty Analysis
Link: “All Aboard! There’s a Place for You in the Maritime Community” student art program contest winners

The CFSAC is scheduled to meet by teleconference Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee teleconference

A passenger who intentionally jumps into the water from a commercial passenger vessel or who falls from the vessel as a result of high-risk behavior may be considered to be interfering with the safe operation of a vessel as defined by 46 U.S. Code 2302. Offenders are subject to a fine up to $34,000.
Source: Investigations & Casualty Analysis
Link: Marine Safety Alert: Prevent Passenger High-Risk Behaviors

This NVIC provides that U.S. vessels may access navigation publications electronically, through underway connectivity, to meet domestic carriage and Safety of Life at Sea certification requirements.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: Notice of Availability: Change to NVIC regarding use of electronic charts and publications in lieu of paper charts, maps and publications

The Coast Guard proposes to increase from 3 years to 7 years the period within which qualifying sea service aboard vessels of the uniformed services can be used to satisfy the requirement for recent sea service to qualify for a Merchant Mariner Credential with a national officer endorsement.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: Crediting recent sea service of personnel serving on vessels of the Uniformed Services

On September 2, 2019, the small passenger vessel Conception caught fire and sank off the coast of Santa Cruz Island, California with loss of life. This bulletin identifies regulations related to firefighting, lifesaving, preparations for emergencies, and means of escape that serve as a reminder for owner and operators to ensure the safety of the passengers and crew while onboard.
Source: Investigations & Casualty Analysis
Link: MSIB: Passenger vessel compliance and operational readiness

The Coast Guard is requesting public comments until Nov. 12, 2019, on its proposal to cease broadcasting Navigational Telex over Medium Frequency.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: Proposed termination of Coast Guard medium frequency broadcast of Navigational Telex (NAVTEX) and shift to satellite