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Source: Domestic Vessels
Link: 6/5/2017: How are we doing?

The new policy letter covers use of previously conducted audits under existing safety management systems, such as the ISM Code and American Waterways Operators’ Responsible Carrier Program, as objective evidence of compliance for the issuance of a towing vessel’s initial certificate of inspection.
Source: Domestic Vessels
Link: 5/24/2017: New policy letter on Subchapter M implementation released

This MSIB addresses recent instances of port States misinterpreting requirements of III/6 and III/7 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping (STCW), 1978, as amended.
Source: Domestic Vessels
Link: 5/16/2017: MSIB 06-17 Electro-Technical Officer and Electro-Technical Rating endorsements

MSIB 005-17 clarifies the U.S. policy on vessel inspections and issuance of certifications as it pertains to IHR 2005.
Source: Domestic Vessels
Link: 5/5/2017: MSIB 005-17 Ship sanitation control

Comment period extended through June 5, 2017.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: 5/5/2017: Comment period extended – Great Lakes 2017 pilotage rate review

The Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee will meet via teleconference, Tuesday, May 16, 2017, from 11 a.m., to 2 p.m. EST, to complete the discussions from its March meetings on various issues related to the training and fitness of merchant marine personnel.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: 5/1/2017: Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee teleconference scheduled

This supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking seeks to add regulated navigation areas and safety zones in Green Bay, Lake Erie Islands, and Saginaw Bay.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: 4/21/2017: Great Lakes – Regulated Navigation Areas and Safety Zones

Meeting scheduled May 16-17, 2017, in New Orleans.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: 4/11/2017: National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee meeting scheduled

A recent inspection revealed evidence of falsely identified fasteners being used as part of the drive train system. Several installed bolt heads separated from their shanks and, as a result, a splined hub coupling loosened and disconnected from the reduction gear / transmission.
Source: Investigations & Casualty Analysis
Link: 4/7/2017: Safety Alert 03/17 – The dangers of counterfeit parts

After a review of the comments received, the Coast Guard has determined that it is not necessary to revise the final report, and therefore considers it to be complete as published.
Source: Federal Register Notices
Link: 4/5/2017: Atlantic Coast Port Access Route Study complete