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A web site for the Commercial Fishing Vessel Industry
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Quick linksTake Our SurveyContacts Got Questions? Here is a contact list of Coast Guard commercial fishing vessel safety examiners across the countryCoast Guard Districts MapJob Aids Coast Guard Stability Job Aid, Stability Checklist and Freeing Port Calculator latest updates Sep 2022.Voluntary Inititives and Good Marine PracticesVideos Disrict 13 YouTube channelOrion Handheld flare demonstrationSOLAS red handheld MK8 flare demonstrationAccident Reports FV DESTINATION Accident Investigation ReportALASKA JURIS Accident Investigation ReportSafety Advisories & Notices Findings of Concern - "Impacts of Modifications, Alterations and Weight Creep on Stability"GMDSS compliance date extended (this only applies to Commercial Fishing vessels greater than 300 Gross Tons)Marine Safety Alert Oct. 6, 2017 - Vessel Stability - Remain upright by fully understanding vessel stability.Marine Safety Alert Aug. 17, 2016 - Coast Guard releases reminder to trawlers and other vessel that work the ocean floor about discarded munitions.Marine Safety Alert Aug. 9, 2016 - Reminder about hazardous atmospheres in holdsMarine Safety Information Bulletin July 20, 2016 - Suspends development of Alternate Safety Complaince Program (ASCPs) for voluntary safety guidelines.An end to 2182 kHz monitoring by the USCGSurviving falls overboardFatigue is deadly - How to manage it.NOAA equipment in the Puget Sound and Straight of Juan de Fuca could cause gear entanglement.Latest info on Engineers License RequirementsAsst Engineers extended deadline... againNew construction requirementsUpdated rules for pumping fuel as cargo (Processors)Oil Spill Response Plans requirements vsls > 400GTFishing Safety Training and Fishing Safety Research Grant programsLink to the new Coast Guard Headquarters Fishing Vessel Safety Website www.dco.uscg.mil/fishsafe |
Finding of Concern--Fouled Propeller and Emergency TowingPosted October 31, 2024-Sector Western Alaska & US Arctic issued a Finding of Concern to alert mariner's to be aware of obstructions in the water that can foul the propulsion or steering systems. And to be prepared for situations that might require emergency towing to avoid further damage or loss of the vessel.Finding of Concern 009-24 New Construction PolicyPosted August 26, 2024-The Coast Guard's office of Commercial Vessel Compliance-Fishing Vessel Safety Division (CVC-3) released a policy on the process and procedures for the construction of new fishing and fish tendering vessels 50 to 180 feet in length. New Construction Policy Letter 24-02 When is a CFVS Exam required and when does it need to be updated?Posted July 29, 2024-Depending upon several factors, some Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels are required to maintain a valid CFVS Decal (every 2 years). Or a valid Certificate of Compliance (COC) (every 2 years). While others are required to complete a CFVS exam every 5 years. Or may choose to complete a CFVS exam or maintain a valid CFVS Decal voluntarily. The following graphic should better explain: Updated D13 CFVS Reference Guide for 2024.Posted June 19, 2024-The latest edition of the Coast Guard District 13 Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Reference Guide has been released. This guide is used by examiners as a resource, alongside other job aids and published policies, while conducting Part 28 exams or at-sea boardings.D13 CFVS Reference Guide 2024 Notice of proposed rulemaking: Electronic chart and navigational equipment carriage requirementsThis advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) outlines the Coast Guard’s broad strategy to revise its CFR chart and navigational equipment carriage requirements to implement statutory electronic-chart-use provisions. This ANPRM is necessary to obtain additional information from the public before issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking. Click here to access this notice. Notice: Recording of the Microsoft Teams meeting to discuss Fish Tender Vessels that require a Loadline.The meeting took place Thursday May 26, 2022. Click here to access the recording of the meeting and related documents for the meeting. Notice of proposed rulemaking: Electronic chart and navigational equipment carriage requirementsThis advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) outlines the Coast Guard’s broad strategy to revise its CFR chart and navigational equipment carriage requirements to implement statutory electronic-chart-use provisions. This ANPRM is necessary to obtain additional information from the public before issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking. Click here to access this notice.
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