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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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  • Stability Determination Capsizing Cases Involving Uninspected Vessels
    Stability Determination Capsizing Cases Involving Uninspected Vessels
    United States. Coast Guard
    1965-08-06 | PDF
    This circular calls attention to the particular desirability of determining the stability characteristics of certain vessels which have capsized and provides for action which may be taken in such cases.
  • Guide for Electrical Installations on Merchant Vessels and Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
    Guide for Electrical Installations on Merchant Vessels and Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
    United States. Coast Guard
    1989-08-14 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 2-89: Guide for Electrical Installations on Merchant Vessels and Mobile Offshore Drilling Units.
  • Uninspected Commercial Vessel Safety
    Uninspected Commercial Vessel Safety
    United States. Coast Guard
    1982-03-01 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 4-82: Uninspected Commercial Vessel Safety.
  • CH1 Implementation of Lifesaving Equipment Regulations for Commercial Fishing Vessels
    CH-1 - Implementation of Lifesaving Equipment Regulations for Commercial Fishing Vessels
    United States. Coast Guard
    1992-08-01 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 1-92 CHANGE 1: CH-1 - Implementation of Lifesaving Equipment Regulations for Commercial Fishing Vessels.
  • Appeal of Coast Guard Commercial Vessel Decisions and Actions
    Appeal of Coast Guard Commercial Vessel Decisions and Actions
    United States. Coast Guard
    1982-09-15 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 16-82: Appeal of Coast Guard Commercial Vessel Decisions and Actions.
  • Amendments to the 1974 Safety of Life at Sea SOLAS Treaty
    Amendments to the 1974 Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Treaty
    United States. Coast Guard
    1984-04-01 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 2-84: Amendments to the 1974 Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Treaty.
  • Alteration of Ships Structure which may Affect the Adequacy of Installed Safety Devices
    Alteration of Ship's Structure which may Affect the Adequacy of Installed Safety Devices
    United States. Coast Guard
    1967-05-17 | PDF
    The purpose of this instruction is to emphasize the importance of considering all possible effects on a vessel's safety when contemplating alteration of a ship's structure.
  • Coast Guard Guidance Regarding Requirements for Automatic Radar Plotting Aid ARPA and Device to Indicate Speed and Distance Speed Log
    Coast Guard Guidance Regarding Requirements for Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) and Device to Indicate Speed and Distance (Speed Log)
    United States. Coast Guard
    1985-11-01 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 11-85: Coast Guard Guidance Regarding Requirements for Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA) and Device to Indicate Speed and Distance (Speed Log).
  • Coast Guard Relationships with Classification Societies for US Flag Vessels
    Coast Guard Relationships with Classification Societies for U.S. Flag Vessels
    United States. Coast Guard
    1986-06-01 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 8-86: Coast Guard Relationships with Classification Societies for U.S. Flag Vessels.
  • Approval of Navigation Equipment for Ships
    Approval of Navigation Equipment for Ships
    United States. Coast Guard
    2001-09-26 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 8-01: Approval of Navigation Equipment for Ships.
  • Deck Foam Systems for Polar Solvents
    Deck Foam Systems for Polar Solvents
    United States. Coast Guard
    1982-05-21 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 11-82: Deck Foam Systems for Polar Solvents.
  • 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.
  • Repair of Boiler Safety Valves
    Repair of Boiler Safety Valves
    United States. Coast Guard
    1971-01-08 | PDF
    The purpose of this circular is to outline of conditions Coast Guard approval and acceptance when safety valves are repaired under the provisions of Section 59.01-5, Title 46 CFR, Subchapter F, Marine Engineering.
  • Implementation of the Benzene Regulations of Title 46 Code of Federal Regulations Part 197 46 CFR 197 All Changes included
    Implementation of the Benzene Regulations of Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 197 (46 CFR 197) All Changes included
    United States. Coast Guard
    1992-08-01 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 6-92: Implementation of the Benzene Regulations of Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 197 (46 CFR 197) All Changes included.
  • Captain of the Port Zone Boundaries
    Captain of the Port Zone Boundaries
    United States. Coast Guard
    1992-12-15 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 13-92: Captain of the Port Zone Boundaries.
  • Guidelines for the Presentation of Stability Information for Operating Personnel
    Guidelines for the Presentation of Stability Information for Operating Personnel
    United States. Coast Guard
    1989-09-01 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 3-89: Guidelines for the Presentation of Stability Information for Operating Personnel.
  • Guidance on Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 1993
    Guidance on Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 1993
    United States. Coast Guard
    1994-09-30 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 7-94: Guidance on Passenger Vessel Safety Act of 1993.
  • Recommendations for the Submittal of Merchant Vessel Plans and Specifications
    Recommendations for the Submittal of Merchant Vessel Plans and Specifications
    United States. Coast Guard
    1984-08-23 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 8-84: Recommendations for the Submittal of Merchant Vessel Plans and Specifications.
  • Tensile Fasteners
    Tensile Fasteners
    United States. Coast Guard
    1968-03-21 | PDF
    The purpose of the attached notes is to provide information on the applications, installation and inspection of tensile fasteners used as structural connections on inspected vessels. This information is furnished for guidance purposes. Where specifics are given it should be understood that mandatory application is not intended. Nothing herein shall ...
  • Recommended Qualifications for Small Passenger Vessel Deckhands
    Recommended Qualifications for Small Passenger Vessel Deckhands
    United States. Coast Guard
    1991-02-20 | PDF
    Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 1-91: Recommended Qualifications for Small Passenger Vessel Deckhands.
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