June 2, 2025

Revision to Coast Guard Guidance on Portable Accommodation Modules Now Available

The Coast Guard has revised CG-ENG Policy Letter 01-16, titled “Portable Accommodation Modules (PAM) Guidance,” to increase flexibility by incorporating additional design standards and to implement a risk-based inspection process that streamlines the compliance verification processes by eliminating unnecessary plan submittals and inspections.

July 22, 2024

Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 02-19 Change 2: Guide to Marine Equipment Approvals covered by a Mutual Recognition Agreement

The U.S. Coast Guard Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG) published Change 2 to Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 02-19, Guide to Marine Equipment Approvals covered by a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA).

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.

Nov. 27, 2023

Policy Letter: Guidance for the U.S. Implementation of the Code for the Transport and Handling of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk on Offshore Support Vessels – OSV Chemical Code

The Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG) has issued Policy Letter 03-23, Guidance for the U.S. Implementation of the Code for the Transport and Handling of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk on Offshore Support Vessels – OSV Chemical Code.

Aug. 7, 2023

Policy Letter: USCG Acceptance of IMO Guidelines for Hydrostatic Testing of Carbon Dioxide Cylinders Associated with Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing Systems

The Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG) has issued Policy Letter 02-23, USCG Acceptance of IMO Guidelines for Hydrostatic Testing of Carbon Dioxide Cylinders Associated with Fixed Gas Fire Extinguishing Systems.