Nov. 5, 2024

Invasive (freshwater mussel) detected in California

On Nov 1 2024, the Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance was notified by the State of California on the detection and identification of golden mussel (Limnoperna Fortunie) in the Port of Stockton. The Golden Mussels are similar in appearance, biology, and impacts to the quagga and zebra mussel, posing a future threat to infrastructure and water quality.

Aug. 28, 2024

CVC Policy Letter 24-02 "Application of Fishing Vessel Construction Requirements”

CG-CVC has recently released CVC Policy Letter 24-02 “Application of Fishing Vessel Construction Requirements.” This directive communicates the Coast Guards thinking on applicable requirements that pertain to commercial fishing industry vessels as specified in 46 United States U.S. Code (U.S.C.) § 4503.

July 17, 2024

2023 Flag State Control Annual Report

The Coast Guard’s Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance is pleased to announce the publication of the 2023 Flag State Control Domestic Annual Report.

May 7, 2024

Design Verifications – Inspected Towing Vessels

The Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) has received public inquiry regarding “replacement in kind” determinations and design verification for towing vessel inspected under 46 CFR subchapter M. The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center (MSC) and CG-CVC would like to provide the following information.

May 1, 2024

Announcement: CG-CVC Work Instruction 002(1): Qualship 21 & E-Zero Programs

On 22 April 2024, the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) published CG-CVC-WI-002(1), Qualship 21 & E-Zero Programs, available for reference on CVC’s Mission Management System (MMS) webpage.