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Update to CVC Policy Letter 23-05 — Guidance on Surveillance Requirements for Certain Commercial Vessels That Do Not Carry Passengers

Oct. 3, 2024 | By Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance

The Coast Guard has published change 1 to CVC Policy Letter 23-05 — Guidance on Surveillance Requirements for Certain Commercial Vessels That Do Not Carry Passengers. This update provides further clarity to the existing guidance regarding Title 46 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) to enhance vessel safety and address sexual assault and sexual harassment through mandated surveillance systems. The list of Policy Letters and Work Instructions can also be viewed on the Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) website. 

If you have any questions regarding implementation of 46 U.S.C. § 4901 on your vessel, please seek advice from your local Officer in Charge, Marine inspections. For any questions regarding this blog post, please contact USCG-FlagStateControl@uscg.mil

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