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US Coast Guard Circulars

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The US Coast Guard Circulars Collection holds digitized NVICs published from 1960 through 2000. A Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) provides detailed guidance about the enforcement or compliance with certain Federal marine safety regulations and Coast Guard marine safety programs. The collection is searchable by NVIC number. Bookmark this collection: https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/collection_uscgcirculars or https://doi.org/10.21949/1530856.

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  • Port State Control guidelines for the enforcement of and compliance with chapter IX of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea 1974 SOLAS Management for the Safe Operation of Ships
    Port State Control guidelines for the enforcement of and compliance with chapter IX of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS), Management for the Safe Operation of Ships
    United States. Coast Guard
    1998-03-17 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 4-98: Port State Control guidelines for the enforcement of and compliance with chapter IX of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS), Management for the Safe Operation of Ships.
  • Physical Evaluation Guidelines for Merchant Mariners documents and licenses
    Physical Evaluation Guidelines for Merchant Mariner's documents and licenses
    United States. Coast Guard
    1998-01-01 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 2-98: Physical Evaluation Guidelines for Merchant Mariner's documents and licenses.
  • Port State Control Guidelines for the Enfordement of the 1995 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1978 STCW
    Port State Control Guidelines for the Enfordement of the 1995 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW)
    United States. Coast Guard
    1998-01-01 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 3-98: Port State Control Guidelines for the Enfordement of the 1995 Amendments to the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978 (STCW).
  • Loading Considerations for Existing Inland Tank Barges
    Loading Considerations for Existing Inland Tank Barges
    United States. Coast Guard
    1998-01-01 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 1-98: Loading Considerations for Existing Inland Tank Barges.
  • International Maritime Organization IMO resolution A84920 Code for the Investigation of Marine Causalities and Incidents
    International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolution A.849(20). Code for the Investigation of Marine Causalities and Incidents.
    United States. Coast Guard
    1998-01-01 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 5-98: International Maritime Organization (IMO) resolution A.849(20). Code for the Investigation of Marine Causalities and Incidents.
  • Special training requirements for Merchant Mariners serving on rollonrolloff RORO passenger ships
    Special training requirements for Merchant Mariners serving on roll-on/roll-off (RO-RO) passenger ships
    United States. Coast Guard
    1998-01-01 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 6-98: Special training requirements for Merchant Mariners serving on roll-on/roll-off (RO-RO) passenger ships.
  • Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No 098 Index of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars NVICs
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 0-98. Index of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs).
    United States. Coast Guard
    1998-01-01 | PDF
    This Circular provides the current listing of NVICs. NVICs are issued by CoastGuard Headquarters in the form of duplicated circulars. Their purpose is to inform the public ofCoast Guard guidance, requirements or information regarding marine safety activities.
  • Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No 897 Issuance of International Form Required by the STCW to Validate Merchant Mariner Licenses and Documents
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 8-97. Issuance of International Form Required by the STCW to Validate Merchant Mariner Licenses and Documents.
    United States. Coast Guard
    1997-10-31 | PDF
    This circular publishes the Coast Guard's policy for issuance of the international endorsements prescribed by the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping of Seafarers (STCW). It includes provisions for endorsements issued under both the 1978 Convention (STCW-78) and the 1995 amendments (STCW-95).
  • Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No 997 Guide to Structural Fire Protection
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 9-97. Guide to Structural Fire Protection.
    United States. Coast Guard
    1997-10-31 | PDF
    This Circular explains the Coast Guard structural fire protection (SFP) regulations as outlined in Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations (46 CFR). It is intended to serve as an explanation of accepted practices which have been found to comply with the intent of the regulations.
  • US Coast Guards ABS Based Alternate Compliance ch1
    U.S. Coast Guard's ABS Based Alternate Compliance (ch-1)
    United States. Coast Guard
    1997-08-01 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 2-95 CHANGE 1: U.S. Coast Guard's ABS Based Alternate Compliance (ch-1).
  • Guidelines for Cargo Securing Manual Approval
    Guidelines for Cargo Securing Manual Approval
    United States. Coast Guard
    1997-07-11 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 10-97: Guidelines for Cargo Securing Manual Approval.
  • Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No 797 Guidance on STCW Quality Standards Systems QSS for Merchant Mariner Courses or Training Programs
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 7-97. Guidance on STCW Quality Standards Systems (QSS) for Merchant Mariner Courses or Training Programs.
    United States. Coast Guard
    1997-07-01 | PDF
    All training that is required by the International Convention on Standards ofTraining, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW) must be monitored as partof a quality standards system (QSS). The entire process of applying for, obtaining, andmaintaining a U.S. Coast Guard license or document is the responsibility of the MerchantMarine Lice ...
  • Applicability of Tonnage Measurement Systems to US Flag Vessels Change 2
    Applicability of Tonnage Measurement Systems to U.S. Flag Vessels (Change #2)
    United States. Coast Guard
    1997-06-30 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 11-93: Applicability of Tonnage Measurement Systems to U.S. Flag Vessels (Change #2).
  • Guidance on STCW Quality Standards Systems QSS for Merchant Mariners courses or training programs
    Guidance on STCW Quality Standards Systems (QSS) for Merchant Mariners courses or training programs
    United States. Coast Guard
    1997-01-01 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 7-97: Guidance on STCW Quality Standards Systems (QSS) for Merchant Mariners courses or training programs.
  • Guide to Structural Fire Protection
    Guide to Structural Fire Protection
    United States. Coast Guard
    1997-01-01 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 9-97: Guide to Structural Fire Protection
  • Guidance on Coast Guard Accepted Training Record Books
    Guidance on Coast Guard Accepted Training Record Books
    United States. Coast Guard
    1997-01-01 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 5-97: Guidance on Coast Guard Accepted Training Record Books.
  • Shipboard Safety Management And Contingency Plan For Passenger Vessels
    Shipboard Safety Management And Contingency Plan For Passenger Vessels
    United States. Coast Guard
    1997-01-01 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 1-97: Shipboard Safety Management And Contingency Plan For Passenger Vessels
  • Policy on Qualified Instructors and Designated Examiners who will train or asses the competence of Merchant Mariners
    Policy on Qualified Instructors and Designated Examiners who will train or asses the competence of Merchant Mariners
    United States. Coast Guard
    1997-01-01 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 6-97: Policy on Qualified Instructors and Designated Examiners who will train or asses the competence of Merchant Mariners.
  • Guidance on company roles and responsibilities under the 1995 Amendments to the International Convention on STCW
    Guidance on company roles and responsibilities under the 1995 Amendments to the International Convention on STCW
    United States. Coast Guard
    1997-01-01 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 4-97: Guidance on company roles and responsibilities under the 1995 Amendments to the International Convention on STCW.
  • Implementation of Operational Measures for Existing Tank Vessels Without Double Hulls Until 2015
    Implementation of Operational Measures for Existing Tank Vessels Without Double Hulls Until 2015.
    United States. Coast Guard
    1997-01-01 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 2-97: Implementation of Operational Measures for Existing Tank Vessels Without Double Hulls Until 2015.
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