On July 20, 2016, Coast Guard Headquarters Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) posted a notice about the Marine Safety Information Bulletin 11-16 to provide clarifying information on stopping the development of an Alternate Safety Compliance Program (ASCP), and instead, starting the development of an Enhanced Oversight Program (EOP). Today, the Coast Guard is announcing the release and availability of the “Voluntary Safety Initiatives and Good Marine Practices for Commercial Fishing Vessels.” These good marine practices for older fishing vessels replace the ASCP and EOP voluntary safety guidelines.
8/19/2016: Proceedings magazine – Update to distribution schedule
To better serve its readership, the Proceedings of the Marine Safety and Security Council magazine will transition to three printed editions annually.
8/15/2016: Commercial fishing vessels – Extension of public comment period
The Coast Guard issued a notice that the comment period for submitting public comments on the notice of proposed rulemaking regarding commercial fishing vessels is being extended for 90 additional days.
8/5/2016: Summer 2016 edition of Proceedings now available!
The Coast Guard released the summer 2016 edition of Proceedings.
8/2/2016: Marine Safety Manual Volume II, Change 2 now available
The Coast Guard announces the availability of the updated Marine Safety Manual Volume II, COMDINST M16000.7B, Material Inspection, Change Two. MSM Volume II establishes marine safety policies on international conventions and U.S. statutes and regulations relating to material inspection of domestic and foreign commercial vessels.