Uninspected Vessel Branch

Responsible for implementing the voluntary inspection program for uninspected commercial fishing vessels. This branch also conducts voluntary exams on uninspected towing & passenger (6 pax) vessels. In addition, this branch follows up on all commercial vessel owner's requests for examination resulting from deficiencies noted during a Coast Guard 4100 boarding at sea.

• Uninspected Passenger Vessel Check Sheet
  
  
• NVIC 07-94: Guidance on the Passenger Vessel Safety Act - Includes charter agreements, requirements for vessels that carry more than 12 passengers and other regulations for passenger carrying vessels.
  
  
• Chartering Operations Brochure
  
  
• Towing Vessel Bridging Program
  A Towing Vessel Bridging Program (TVBP) has been initiated by the Office of Vessel Activities (CG-5431) to ease the transition and ensure that both the Coast Guard and the towing vessel industry are informed and prepared to meet the new requirements to be finalized in Subchapter M.
  
  
• USCG 840 Inspection Books
  These Inspection Books are used by Marine Inspectors during the course of their inspections. Vessel operators are encouraged to use them in preparation for applicable Coast Guard inspections.
  
  NOTE: These are not a substitute for, nor do they in any way, alter regulatory requirements.  These are to be used as reference aids only.

Further Information/h2>

• Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise (TVNCOE)
• Located at our HomePort website under the "Domestic Vessel Inspection" section:
          http://homeport.uscg.mil/miami

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