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8/12/2014: Draft change to the inspection of vessels under the Maritime Security Program NVIC

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The Coast Guard published a notice to the Federal Register extending the public comment period on its draft change to Navigation and Inspection Circular 01-13.

The NVIC provides uniform Maritime Security Program process guidance to assist vessel owners and operators, authorized classification societies, and Coast Guard personnel.

View the June 19, 2014 Federal Register notice for further information about the proposed revisions to better facilitate the transition of vessels to U.S. registry under the MSP.

Comments and related material must be submitted on or before September 17, 2014.

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