
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
International Association of Classification Societies
International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC), 1972
U.S. List of Approved Continuous Examination Programs (ACEPs) as of June 13, 2013
U.S. List of Delegated Approval Authorities (Organizations entrusted to test, inspect and approve containers) as of June 3, 2013
IMO Circular 134: Guidance on Serious Structural Deficiencies in Containers
Regulations and Guidance:
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Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/g-m/nvic/
Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circulars (NVICs)
Audio Recordings of Public Meeting in Newport News, VA on October 18, 2011 re Inspection of Towing Vessels Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM):
The MP3 files containing the audio recordings of the subject public meeting held October 18, 2011, in Newport News, VA, could not be placed in this www.regulations.gov docket, Docket No. USCG–2006–24412. The links below, however, provide access to these MP3 files.
To listen to the morning (am) session of this public meeting, click on or visit:
ITV NPRM 18OCT11 PUB MTG NEWPORT NEWS AM.MP3
To listen to the afternoon (pm) session of this public meeting, click on or visit:
ITV NPRM 18OCT11 PUB MTG NEWPORT NEWS PM.MP3
The notice for this public meeting was published Sept 9, 2011 at 76 FR 55847 (http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-09-09/pdf/2011-23053.pdf).
Vessel and Facility Operating
Standards Division (CG-OES-2)
U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters
2100 Second Street, SW Stop 7126
Washington, DC 20593-7126
202-372-1401