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USCG: Cancellation of CG-MMC Policy Letter 01-17, Guidelines for Issuing Endorsements for Tankerman PIC Restricted to Fuel Transfers on Towing Vessels

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Excerpt from notice published on 05/25/2021

The Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing (CG-MMC) announces the cancellation of Policy Letter 01-17, Guidelines for Issuing Endorsements for Tankerman PIC Restricted to Fuel Transfers on Towing Vessels. The policy was canceled by the rulemaking on Person in Charge (PIC) of Fuel Transfers (USCG-2018-0493) effective May 27, 2020. The Coast Guard will no longer issue or renew Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsements for Tankerman PIC Restricted to Fuel Transfers on Towing Vessels.

Click here to download the full notice.

Click here to access the Final Rule on Person in Charge of Fuel Transfers

USCG: CG-CVC Policy Letter 21-03 Guidance Concerning the Use of Doubler Plates for Repairs Involving Towing Vessels Subject to 46 CFR Subchapter M

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The office of Commercial Vessel Compliance has published its guidance on the use of Doubler Plates, dated 05/19/2021.

Click here to download CG-CVC Policy Letter 21-03.

USCG: Marine Safety Alert 01-21: SEE-ME PFD Light Failures Due to Battery Issues

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03/21/2021 the USCG published Marine Safety Alert 01-21 SEE-ME PFD Light Failures Due to Battery Issues on the Maritime Commons.

You can click here to download MSA 01-21 or here to access the blog post on the Maritime Commons.