MSIB 09-20 Vessel Inspections, Exams, and Documentation

Source: USCG Maritime Commons blog Originally published on: 27/03/2020 The Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy has published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 09-20 “Vessel Inspections, Exams, and Documentation”.

The uninterrupted flow of commerce on our Marine Transportation System (MTS) is critical to both National Security and National economic well-being. During this National emergency for COVID-19 it is paramount that the Coast Guard safeguards the continued operation of the MTS to ensure our domestic supply chain continues uninterrupted. Commercial vessel compliance activities should, to the extent possible, continue so as to safeguard the MTS and prevent an undue backlog from causing future delays. To facilitate the safe flow of commerce, the Coast Guard will liberally use remote inspection techniques to verify vessel compliance and, if needed, defer inspections. The following is the Coast Guard’s current position on commercial vessel compliance activities: Full article here