USCG

The US Coast Guard is one of the five armed forces of the United States and the only military organisation within the Department of Homeland Security. Since 1790 the Coast Guard has safeguarded the US's maritime interests and environment around the world.

See below for the latest technical articles submitted by, or based upon, the USCG.

Latest USCG Updates

23.02.2006 - 14:57 GMT

USCG Oil Spill Database

Pollution Incidents In and Around U.S. Waters A Spill/Release Compendium: 1969 - 2001 http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g%2Dm/nmc/response/stats/aa.htm ... Login to view this article

23.02.2006 - 14:57 GMT

Guidance re U.S. maritime security

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a series of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs) providing guidance on its maritime security programme. These documents (which are so lengthy that they...... Login to view this article

23.02.2006 - 14:57 GMT

Vessel Tonnage regulations interpretations

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Notice announcing availability of the Marine Safety Center Technical Note (MTN) on tonnage measurement. http://www.intertanko.com/members/artikkel.asp?id=6731&utg_...... Login to view this article

23.02.2006 - 14:57 GMT

New Maritime Security NVICs Released

The U.S. Coast Guard has released its Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) relating to port state control targeting and boarding policy for vessel security and safety. The NVIC provides...... Login to view this article

23.02.2006 - 14:57 GMT

Deepwater Ports Act - Temporary Interim Rule

As a follow-up of its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) published in May 2002, the USCG issued a Temporary Interim Final Rule (TIFR) on 6 January 2004 with immediate implementation effect. The...... Login to view this article

23.02.2006 - 14:57 GMT

USCG guidelines re oily water monitor and separator systems – revision

The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a revised Policy Letter MOC Policy Letter No. 04-13, Rev. 1 providing guidelines for the inspection of oily water...... Login to view this article

23.02.2006 - 14:57 GMT

USCG PSC targeting and boarding policy

The U.S. Coast Guard has released its Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) relating to port state control targeting and boarding policy for vessel security and safety. The NVIC provides...... Login to view this article

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