April 10, 2023

MSIB: Reduced Visibility from the Navigation Bridge

The Coast Guard Inspections and Compliance Directorate has released Marine Safety Information Bulletin 04-23, to advise mariners that an increasing number of break-bulk and retrofitted bulk carriers are arriving in the U.S. carrying wind turbine parts stowed in a manner that substantially limits visibility from the navigation bridge. Many of these vessels were issued dispensation letters by their flag administration or recognized organization that temporarily exempted compliance with the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) 1974 Chapter V, Regulation 22, which specifies requirements regarding navigation bridge visibility standards.

April 4, 2023

Federal Register Notice: National Boating Safety Advisory Committee; May 2023 meetings

The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that the National Boating Safety Advisory Committee will conduct a series of meetings over three days in Annapolis, MD to discuss matters relating to recreational boating safety. The meetings will be open to the public via a virtual platform. There is also limited in-person access.

March 27, 2023

Work Instruction: Worksite Exception (WSE) Requests and Workboat Designation

The Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CVC) would like to announce the publication of CG CVC-WI-001(1), Worksite Exception (WSE) Requests and Workboat Designation. 

March 24, 2023

Interim Rule: Fire safety of small passenger vessels; OMB approval of information collection request

The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that it has received approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an information collection request associated with the interim rule requirements for fire safety on certain covered small passenger vessels.

March 24, 2023

Recap of the 9th session of the IMO sub-committee on ship systems and equipment

The IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE), held its 9th session February 27- March 3, 2023 in London, England. Ms. Brandi Baldwin, Chief of the Coast Guard’s Lifesaving and Fire Safety Division in the Office of Design and Engineering Standards, led the U.S. delegation, comprised of members from the Coast Guard and technical advisors from government and private sectors.