Nov. 21, 2023

Federal Register Notice: 2022 Liquid Chemical Categorization Updates

The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that it is aligning liquid chemical categorization tables in its tank vessels and bulk dangerous cargo regulations with the 2020 Edition of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk and the International Maritime Organization’s 2019 Marine Environment Protection Committee’s Circular 25.

Nov. 6, 2023

Announcement: CG-ENG website updated for electronic record books

The Coast Guard has published an initial list of electronic record books that have received an acknowledgment of assessment, as per Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 01-23. This list will be updated periodically.

Aug. 18, 2023

NAVIGATION AND VESSEL INSPECTION CIRCULAR NO. 01-23: Guidance for the voluntary use of MARPOL electronic record books on U.S. flag vessels

The Coast Guard has published Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 01-23, Guidance for the voluntary use of MARPOL electronic record books On U.S. Flag Vessels.

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.

March 24, 2023

Recap of the 9th session of the IMO sub-committee on ship systems and equipment

The IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Systems and Equipment (SSE), held its 9th session February 27- March 3, 2023 in London, England. Ms. Brandi Baldwin, Chief of the Coast Guard’s Lifesaving and Fire Safety Division in the Office of Design and Engineering Standards, led the U.S. delegation, comprised of members from the Coast Guard and technical advisors from government and private sectors.