Feb. 6, 2024

Norway Safety Investigation Authority (NSIA) Report Marine 2023/06 into the Circumstances Surrounding the Casualty and Loss of Life Onboard the Cruise Ship Viking Polaris

The Coast Guard’s Office of Investigations and Casualty Analysis (CG-INV) recently posted NSIA Report Marine 2023/06 to Marine Casualty Reports (uscg.mil) regarding a marine casualty involving the cruise ship VIKING POLARIS southeast of Cape Horn, Chile, which resulted in multiple injuries to passengers and the loss of one life on Nov. 29, 2022.

Feb. 1, 2024

Announcement: The Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG) approves first synthetic fluorine-free foam concentrate (PFAS-free) to pass NFPA 11, Annex F Test Method

The Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG) has approved the first synthetic fluorine-free foam concentrate (PFAS-free) to pass the NFPA 11, Annex F Test Method. Hiller Systems has received USCG approval to use their “Hiller Haven Green” synthetic fluorine-free foam concentrate, also known as “Solberg Re-Healing 3x3% SP-100 AR-SFFF Alcohol Resistant Synthetic Fluorine Free Foam Concentrate” with their USCG Certificate of Approval (COA) 162.033/47. This COA can be viewed on CGMIX at https://cgmix.uscg.mil/Default.aspx.

Jan. 25, 2024

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Atlantic Coast Shipping Safety Fairways

The Coast Guard is proposing a major rulemaking establishing a system of shipping safety fairways along the Atlantic Coast.

Jan. 10, 2024

Report of the Investigation into the Circumstances Surrounding the Sinking of the Commercial Fishing Vessel Scandies Rose

The Coast Guard’s Office of Investigations and Casualty Analysis (CG-INV) recently posted a Report of Investigation (ROI) to Marine Casualty Reports (uscg.mil) regarding the sinking and loss of the commercial fishing vessel Scandies Rose south of Sutwik Island, AK resulting in the loss of five lives Dec. 31, 2019. This investigation was a formal Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) convened by the Commandant of the Coast Guard. 

Jan. 10, 2024

Update to MSIB 13-23 — Coast Guard Policies to Address Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response on Vessels

The Coast Guard has published change 2 to MSIB 13-23 — Coast Guard Policies to Address Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response on Vessels. This update provides further clarity to the existing frequently asked questions from the public regarding changes to Title 46 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) to enhance vessel safety and address sexual assault and sexual harassment.