In accordance with 46 CFR 136.202, owners and managing operators (OMO) are responsible for ensuring that 75% of their respective fleets receive a Certificate of Inspection (COI) before July 19, 2021. Failure […]
New Form CG-3752 Application for Inspection of U.S. Vessel
The Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance has posted an updated CG-3752 Application for Inspection of U.S. Vessel.
MSIB 09-20 Vessel Inspections, Exams, and Documentation
The Coast Guard has released guidance regarding its current position on commercial vessel compliance activities during the COVID-19 response.
Update to guidance for TSMS option vessels under Subchapter M

The Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance recently updated the work instruction “Towing Vessel COI Inspections under TSMS Option.” Updates include but are not limited to adding annual and renewal Certificate of Inspection guidance for Towing Safety Management System option vessels inspected under Subchapter M.
4/18/2019: Subchapter M – Only a few days left to schedule inspections to meet July 22, 2019 compliance requirements
In this post, Rear Adm. John Nadeau reminds towing vessel owners and operators of the responsibility to ensure 25 percent of their fleet has received a COI before July 22, 2019. In addition, at least 30 days before the inspection, the owner or operator must submit a completed “Application for Inspection of a U.S. Vessel” to the OCMI indicating if the Coast Guard or Towing Safety Management System option will be used to meet these requirements.