D E PA R T M E N T O F H O M E L A N D S E C U R I T Y

U N I T E D S TAT E S C O A S T G U A R D

FLAG STATE CONTROL

IN THE UNITED STATES

2020 DOMESTIC ANNUAL REPORT

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 Rear Admiral Richard V. Timme
Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy
United States Coast Guard

I am pleased to present to you the Coast Guard’s 2020 Flag State Control Domestic
Annual Report, summarizing statistics and information regarding inspections and
enforcement of regulations on U.S. flagged vessels. Included in this report are
deficiency and detention rates for each type of inspected domestic vessel, as well
as performance metrics for Recognized Organizations that perform work on the
Coast Guard’s behalf.
In 2020, Coast Guard Marine Inspectors conducted 18,414 inspections on U.S.
flagged vessels and identified 27,087 deficiencies. In comparison to last year,
the number of vessel inspections decreased by 3,057. The average number of
deficiencies identified per inspection decreased from 1.48 to 1.47.
This past year presented unprecedented challenges on a global scale. No part of daily life or segment of industry
was spared from the direct impacts of COVID-19, including maritime commerce. From increased consumer
demand and supply shortages to passenger reductions and crew change complications, it is more apparent than
ever that the Maritime Transportation System is critical to the global economy.
The pandemic also presented challenges to the Coast Guard vessel compliance program. To meet unique
social distancing requirements and delays in vessel availability, the Coast Guard employed remote inspection
techniques to conduct certain inspections and audits, ensuring continued compliance with domestic and
international regulations and conventions. While this approach worked well to meet short term requirements,
it illustrated that there is no replacement for boots on deck. The Coast Guard will continue to explore ways to
incorporate remote inspection and auditing techniques to augment the physical attendance of highly trained
Coast Guard marine inspectors.
The maritime industry continues to expand its use of cyber technology to increase the efficiency and reliability
of the Maritime Transportation System. However, where cyber technologies create benefits, they also introduce
new vulnerabilities and risks. The interconnected nature of the Maritime Transportation System provides
vectors for the exploitation, misuse, disruption, or failure of cyber systems with the potential for subsequent
injury or death, harm to the marine environment, or disruption of vital trade. Vessel owners and operators
should thoroughly review their cyber systems to identify potential threats and weaknesses and take actions to
bolster security measures.
The Coast Guard continues to emphasize the benefits of effective safety management systems. At the deck
plate level, vessel crews are the front line of these safety systems and should be the first to recognize issues
and take swift corrective actions. Vessel owners should focus on creating a positive safety culture by actively
supporting vessel crews and incentivizing proactive hazard identification and correction.
 Table of Contents
F l a g S ta t e C o n t r o l i n t h e U n i t e d S ta t e s
2020 Domestic A nnual R eport

Domestic Vessel Fleet Overview Chapter 1

Report Overview 3
Domestic Fleet 4
Marine Casualties 6
Flag State Detentions 7
Recognized Organization (RO) Performance Metrics 8
Alternate Compliance (ACP) and Maritime Security (MSP) Programs 12

Fleet Description and Performance Chapter 2

Barges 14
Cargo Vessels 16
Passenger Vessels 18
Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) 20
Research and School Vessels 22
Towing Vessels 24
Fishing Vessels 26

Appendix Chapter 3
Definitions 29
Domestic Vessel Contact Information 31

The Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) reports statistics on foreign vessels trading in U.S. ports within the U.S. Port State Control
Annual Report which can be found on the U.S. Coast Guard website : CG-CVC Annual Reports

Please direct all questions about this report to [email protected]

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Report Overview
This report collates data from the Coast Guard’s Marine Information Safety and Law Enforcement (MISLE) database regarding
vessel population, inspections conducted, and deficiencies issued for the 2020 calendar year. The vessel populations used within
this document are defined in the definitions appendix on page 29.
In 2020, the U.S. Flag fleet contained 19,398 vessels subject to inspection, with Coast Guard Marine Inspectors (MI) conduct-
ing 18,414 inspections.
Due to the ongoing impacts of COVID-19, the overall number of inspections on the U.S. Flag fleet decreased this year by 14%.
Additionally, the number of deficiencies issued decreased by more than 14% from the 2019 calendar year report.
FIGURE 1 | Inspections/Deficiencies

35000
31,738

30000
27,087
25,324
25000
21,629 21,471
20,627 20,048
20000 17,914 18,424 18,414
63

15000

10000

5000

0 2020
2016 2017 2018 2019

■ Inspections ■ Deficiencies

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Domestic Fleet
In 2020, of the 18,414 inspections conducted by MIs, 27,087 deficiencies were identified on the 19,398 active vessels in the
U.S. fleet of responsibility.
Figure 2 displays the number of U.S. inspected vessels of each type in calendar year 2020.
FIGURE 2 | Vessel Types

5,086 570 6,556 522 56 6,608

■ Barge ■ Cargo ■ Passenger ■ OCS ■ Research and School ■ Towing

Figure 3 associates the number of inspections with Figure 4 displays the ratio of deficiencies to the
the number of deficiencies for each vessel fleet. number of vessels for each fleet.
FIGURE 3 | Inspections and Deficiencies FIGURE 4 | Deficiencies/Vessel

Barge
INSP 3,758 3 3 3
DEF 1,463 2 4 2 4 2 4

Cargo
INSP 1,188 1 5 1 5 1 5
DEF 1,945 0 6 0 6 0 6

OCS
INSP 622 0.29 3.41 1.87
DEF 977 BARGE DEFICIENCIES CARGO DEFICIENCIES OCS DEFICIENCIES

Passenger INSP 9,880

DEF 17,566
3 3 3
Research INSP 91 2 4 2 4 2 4
& School DEF 214 1 5 1 5 1 5

Towing
INSP 2,875 0 6 0 6 0 6
DEF 4,922
2.68 3.82 0.74
PASSENGER DEFICIENCIES RESEARCH & SCHOOL DEFICIENCIES TOWING DEFICIENCIES
0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000

Figure 5 displays the average age of the domestic fleet and for each vessel category.
FIGURE 5 | Average Age of Vessel Fleets

17 years BARGE
20 years
OCS

29 years CARGO
27 years
AVERAGE AGE OF
32 years
RESEARCH AND SCHOOL
DOMESTIC FLEET

28 years
PA S S E N G E R
35 years
TOWING

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Domestic Marine Inspector Workforce

Marine inspectors trace their roots back to 1838 when Congress passed laws to improve the safety of steam-propelled vessels.
Today, marine inspectors still examine steam propelled vessels and riveted steel hulls.
Additionally, these officers, warrant officers, enlisted, and civilian service members inspect new technology including ballast
water and exhaust gas treatment systems to reduce the environmental impact of vessels, computer control systems to improve
safety and efficiency, and advanced Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), fuel cell, and battery propulsion systems.
The Coast Guard is committed to developing and maintaining a professional workforce that ensures certificated vessels,
whether using old or new technology, remain safe for people, property, and the environment. All Coast Guard Marine
Inspectors complete a comprehensive training program that is focused on meeting or exceeding industry and international
standards.
These maritime professionals have an in-depth technical knowledge of the maritime transportation system including vessel
components, policy, laws, and regulations.
Figure 6 displays the number of Marine Inspectors assigned to the field units within each Coast Guard District.
FIGURE 6

D1: 83
D9: 23
MARINE INSPECTORS
MARINE INSPECTORS

MN

D13: 51
MARINE INSPECTORS

PA
Activities
NJ
EUROPE : 9
MARINE INSPECTORS

D11: 59
MARINE INSPECTORS

D5: 63
MARINE INSPECTORS

D7: 88
MARINE INSPECTORS

D17: 14
MARINE INSPECTORS
D8: 303
MARINE INSPECTORS

D14: 32
MARINE INSPECTORS

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Marine Casualties
There were 1,644 reportable marine casualties reported in 2020 involving 1,956 inspected vessels.
Figure 7 displays the percentage of vessels in each fleet that were involved in reportable marine casualties.
FIGURE 7 | Percentage of Each Fleet Involved in Marine Casualties

Barge 5.5%
Cargo 35.1%
Passenger 5.1%
OCS 5.2%
R&SS 5.4%
Towing 16.9%
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35

Figure 8 lists the top three reportable marine casualty types for each vessel fleet and the percentage that each represents compared
to the marine casualty total for that type. For example, 52.9% of all barge reportable marine casualties were defined as collision,
allision or grounding.
FIGURE 8 | Top Three Casualty Types
BARGE CARGO PASSENGER OCS R&SS TOWING

Collision, Allision Material Failure/ Material Failure/ Collision, Allision Loss of Collision, Allision
or Grounding Malfunction Malfunction or Grounding Electrical Power or Grounding
52.9% 58.1% 38.8% 29.4% 33.3% 42.1%
Material Failure/ Personal Casualty Personnel Casualty Personnel Casualty Material Failure/ Material Failure/
Malfunction (Injury or Death) (Injury or Death) (Injury or Death) Malfunction Malfunction
19.3% 14.0% 24.7% 29.4% 33.3% 21.6%
Personnel Casualty Loss/Reduction of Collision, Allision Loss/Reduction of Personnel Casualty Loss/Reduction of
(Injury or Death) Vessel Propulsion or Grounding Vessel Propulsion/ (Injury or Death) Vessel Propulsion/
8.0% Steering
13.4%
Steering
33.3% Steering
13.4% 23.5% 15.7%

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Flag State Detentions

In 2020, there were 63 Flag State Detentions. Action code “30 – Ship Detained” is a control action that may be imposed on
any inspected vessel type, including Small Passenger Vessels and Barges, and is selected when technical or operational-related
deficiencies exist that individually or collectively indicate a serious failure, or lack of effectiveness, of the implementation of
the Safety Management System (SMS). For vessels that do not have an SMS, “30 – Ship Detained” is assigned when objective
evidence indicates that a serious substandard condition is not being proactively managed by the company, vessel owner, and/ or
operator. Flag State detentions decreased from 111 (2019) to 63 (2020), a decrease of 43%.
Figure 9 displays the total Number of Flag State Detentions in 2020 broken down by fleet.
FIGURE 9 | Flag State Detentions by Vessel Type

Barge 1
Cargo 5
Passenger 13
OCS 1
R&SS 0
Towing 43
0 10 20 30 40 50

Figure 10 displays the percentage of Flag State Detentions in 2020 broken down by fleet. Figure 11 displays the percentage of
each vessel fleet that received a Flag State Detention in 2020.
F I G U R E 10 | Flag State Detentions by Vessel Type | Percentage of Vessel Fleet
F I G U R E 11
Receiving Flag State Detention

Barge
0.02%
Barge 1% .88%
Cargo

Towing 68% Cargo 8% Passenger 0.20%

OCS 0.19%

Passenger 21%
R&SS 0.00%
Towing 0.65%
OCS 2%
0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0

TOP 5 DETENTION DEFICIENCIES

1 Fire
Safety 2 Structural
Conditions 3 Propulsion and
Auxiliary Machinery 4 Working and
Living Conditions 5 Emergency
Systems

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Recognized Organization (RO) and Third Party

Organization (TPO) Performance Metrics
There are currently seven Recognized Organizations (ROs) that have been delegated authority to issue international certificates
on behalf of the United States. Of the seven ROs, ABS, DNV, LR and Class NK are also authorized to participate in the Alternate
Compliance Program (ACP) and the Maritime Security Program (MSP). Class Indian Register of Shipping received authoriza-
tion in September of 2020 as a delegated authority to issue international certificates on behalf of the United States.
Status of Classification Society Recognition, ACP Participation, and Authorizations Delegated by the U.S. Coast Guard can be
found here: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Prevention-Policy-CG-5P/Inspections-Com-
pliance-CG-5PC-/Commercial-Vessel-Compliance/Flag-State-Control-Division/AltComp/

There are currently eight companies that may serve as TPOs under 46 CFR 139 Subchapter M: Towing Vessels. Furthermore, seven
of the ROs may perform functions of a TPO under 46 CFR 139.110. Indian Register of Shipping was approved as a TPO in 2020.

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RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS THIRD PARTY ORGANIZATIONS (TPO): 46 CFR 139 SUBCHAPTER M

ABS American Global Maritime

Engineering Design & Testing (EDT)

DNV
Inland Towing Operators Working Together (ITOW)

Lloyd’s Register (LR)

Meridian Global Consulting

Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (Class NK) Quality Maritime Training

Sabine Surveyors
Bureau Veritas (BV)

Tompkins Consulting
RINA S.p.A (RINA)
Towing Vessel Inspection Bureau

Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) WaveCrest Offshore Solutions

The list of CG approved TPOs can be found here: https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Prevention-Pol-

icy-CG-5P/Traveling-Inspector-Staff-CG-5P-TI/Towing-Vessel-National-Center-of-Expertise/SubMTPOs/Coast-Guard-Approved-TPOs/

Flag State Control (CVC4) Actions

Quality Cases involve Third Party Organizations (e.g. ROs, TPOs, etc.) that are entrusted by, and held accountable through
agreements with the Coast Guard to perform certain functions such as marine inspections or audits on behalf of the Coast
Guard. A Quality Case is issued to a Third Party Organization when the Coast Guard obtains objective evidence that suggests a
possible lapse in a Third Party Organization’s delegated functions. In 2020, there were six Quality Cases issued, five were adju-
dicated and one was dismissed.
In 2020 Flag State Control Officers attended 25 Document of Compliance (DOC) audits. The Coast Guard revoked two DOCs
based on RO or TPO recommendations in 2020.
The Coast Guard continues to capture and evaluate the following data which will assist in evaluating the performance of owners,
operators, ROs and TPOs:
n 
Deficiencies that individually or collectively indicate a failure, or lack of effectiveness, of the implementation of the vessel’s
Safety Management System (SMS-related deficiencies).
n Flag State detentions related to any SMS-related deficiencies.
n Vessel or Company audits that are associated with SMS-related deficiencies.
n 
Deficiencies that constitute objective evidence of a potential failure of the RO’s Quality Management System (QMS) in per-
forming a delegated function.
n 
Quality Cases - In situations where it is determined by the Coast Guard that the RO failed to adequately perform delegated
functions, the Coast Guard and RO will look at the cause of the failure and document the problem and any corrective action.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

The Coast Guard receives performance data from each RO detailing the number of surveys and audits conducted along with associated
findings. With only two-year’s of data, it is too early to gain any statistical trends. A subset of the 2020 KPI data is reported below.
Figure 12 displays ROs attended 4,377 U.S. vessels to conduct statutory surveys in 2020 and issued 3,368 findings. Figure 13 displays a
rate of 0.8 statutory findings per vessel attendance.

FIGURE 12 | Number of Vessels Survey Reported by RO FIGURE 13 | Findings per Vessel Survey
69 4
76 Lloyd’s NKK
DNV
6 3
BV

■ ABS
2 4
■ DNV
■ Lloyd’s 1 5
4,222 ■ NKK
ABS
■ BV
0 6

0.8
Figure 14 displays ROs attended 965 U.S. vessels to conduct Safety Management Certificate (SMC) related audits on behalf of
the Coast Guard and issued 522 findings. Figure 15 displays a rate of 0.5 findings per SMC Audit.

FIGURE 14 | Number of SMC Audits Reported by RO FIGURE 15 | Findings per SMC Audit
2 1
NKK
RINA 146
DNV

3
2 4
■ ABS
■ DNV
■ RINA 1 5
■ NKK
816
ABS 0 6
0.5

Figure 16 displays ROs attended 185 ship management companies to conduct DOC audits on behalf of the Coast Guard and
issued 532 findings. Figure 17 displays a rate of 2.9 findings per DOC audit.

FIGURE 16 | Number of DOC Audits Reported by RO F I G U R E 17 | Findings per DOC Audit

60
DNV

1 121 3
ABS
RINA
■ ABS 2 4
3 ■ DNV
NKK ■ RINA 1 5
■ NKK

0 6
2.9
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When assessing U.S. Flag and RO performance, the Flag State Control Division (CG-CVC-4) also considers the data and informa-
tion on U.S. flagged ships collected by the Paris and Tokyo Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Port State Control Regimes.
The data from these sources provides additional metrics as to the performance of the U.S. fleet abroad.
The Paris MOU 2019 Annual Report released on August 6, 2020, shows U.S. flag performance moved from the “Grey List” to the
“White List” which represents quality flags with a consistently low detention record.
Excerpt from the Paris MOU 2019 Performance List
REPORT YEAR FLAG INSPECTIONS 2017-2020 DETENTIONS 2017-2020
2019 U.S. 225 8
2018 U.S. 206 9

Excerpt from the Paris MOU 2019 Inspections, Detentions, and Deficiencies Table
INSPECTIONS WITH
REPORT YEAR INSPECTIONS DEFICIENCIES DETENTIONS DETENTION %
DEFICIENCIES
2019 84 41 * 1 1.2
2018 71 40 * 2 2.18
*Data not reported.
Per the Tokyo MOU 2018 Annual Report, U.S. flag vessels are on the “White List” which represents flags with a consistently
high performance record.
Excerpt from the Tokyo MOU Annual Report (2019), Port State Inspection Data Per Flag Table
REPORT YEAR FLAG INSPECTIONS 2017-2020 DETENTIONS 2017-2020
2019 U.S. 225 8
2018 U.S. 161 3
Excerpt from the Tokyo MOU Annual Report (2019), Port State Inspection Per Flag Table
INSPECTIONS WITH
REPORT YEAR INSPECTIONS DEFICIENCIES DETENTIONS DETENTION %
DEFICIENCIES
2019 49 25 40 1 2.04
2018 64 31 92 2 3.13

Excerpt from the Tokyo MOU Annual Report (2019), Port State Control Inspections Per Flag Table
NUMBER OF INSPECTIONS NUMBER OF DETENTIONS 3-YR ROLLING
FLAG AVERAGE
2017 2018 2019 TOTAL 2017 2018 2019 TOTAL DETENTION %
U.S. 48 64 49 161 0 2 1 3 1.86
In addition to reporting the performance of U.S. flag vessels, the Paris and Tokyo MOU Port State Control Regimes detail
the performance of ROs..
Excerpt of RO Data from the Paris MOU and Tokyo MOU, 2019 Annual Reports
RO DATA FROM THE PARIS MOU 2019 ANNUAL REPORT RO DATA FROM THE TOKYO MOU 2019 ANNUAL REPORT

Number of Number of Number of Number of

Recognized Inspections Involving the Detentions Associated Inspections Involving Detentions Associated
Organization (RO) RO 2017-2019 with RO 2017-2019 the RO 2017-2019 with RO 2017-2019

American Bureau of Shipping 2144 1 11754 3

Bureau Veritas 3798 6 12000 11
Det Norske Veritas - (DNV) 6507 6 25444 12
Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) 68 1 254 0
Lloyd’s Register 4122 2 14604 16
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai 2875 4 32871 27
RINA 1769 5 3407 1

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Alternate Compliance (ACP) & Maritime Security

(MSP) Programs Description & Performance
The Alternate Compliance Program (ACP) is a voluntary Figure 18 displays the total number of ACP/MSP vessels in
program that promotes flexibility in vessel construction and comparison to the rest of the U.S. inspected fleet.
reduces duplicative inspections and surveys. Vessels enrolled
FIGURE 18 | Number of Inspected ACP/MSP Vessels
in the ACP must comply with the international conventions,
classification society rules, and the U.S. Supplement. There
are 450 vessels enrolled in the ACP.
The Maritime Security Program (MSP), established by the
Maritime Administration (MARAD), provides a fleet of
2.7% 525 Total ACP/MSP
commercially viable and military useful vessels to meet national
97.3%
defense and other security requirements as well as to maintain 18,873 Total All Other
a U.S. presence in international commercial shipping. There are U.S. Inspected Vessels
75 vessels certified under MSP. These ships provide on demand
strategic sealift capacity to the Department of Defense. In 2020,
3 vessels were reflagged into the U.S. fleet under MSP.

In 2020, the Coast Guard conducted 769 inspections on ACP and MSP vessels. Of these inspections, 317 inspections, in-
volving 211 vessels resulted in the issuance of 1313 deficiencies. In addition to the deficiencies issued by Coast Guard Marine
Inspectors, the ROs also document “findings” during their surveys of ACP/MSP vessels. The RO findings are reflected in the
performance indicators earlier in this report.
In comparison to the overall flag state fleet totals, the ACP/ MSP fleet accounted for 4.2% of all inspections and 4.8% of all
Coast Guard deficiencies. The ACP/MSP fleet received 3 Flag State detentions, which accounted for 4.8% of the detentions of
U.S. flag vessels in 2020.

Figure 19 displays the top 10 most prevalent deficiencies by sub-system.

FIGURE 19 | Top 10 Most Prevalent Deficiencies
Fire Safety Lifesaving Appliances
■ FIRE D OORS/OPENINGS IN FIRE-RESISTING DIVISIONS ■ LIFEBOATS
■ FIX ED FIRE EXTINGUISHING INSTALLATION
■ FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPM ENT AND APPLIANCES

Propulsion and Auxiliary Machinery Water/Weathertight Conditions Working and Living Conditions
■ OTHER (MACHINERY) ■ DOORS ■ ELECTRICAL
■ PRO PULSION MAIN ENGINE
■ AUXILIARY ENGINE
■ O PERATIO N OF MACH INERY

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Barge Description & Performance

Year in Review deficiencies per vessel. The top 10 most frequently identified
In 2020, the barge fleet consisted of 5,086 active vessels, which deficiencies are shown on the following page. In comparison to
represented 26.2% of the overall U.S. inspected domestic the overall Flag State fleet totals, barge inspections accounted
fleet. Of this total, 2,380 barges or 46.8% participate in the for 20.4% of all inspections and 5.4% of all deficiencies. Barges
Streamlined Inspection Program (SIP). received 1 Flag State detention, which accounted for 1.6% of
total detentions in 2020.
Barges may be classified under three regulatory categories
based on cargo. In 2020, 278 barges or 5.5% of the fleet were involved in a
reportable marine casualty. The top three most prevalent
46 CFR Part 30 (Subchapter D) Tank Vessels – Flammable
types of reportable marine casualty events involving barges
and combustible products in bulk. Tank barge inspections are
were: collision, allision, or grounding, material failure /
outlined in 46 CFR 31.
malfunction, and personnel casualty (injury or death).
46 CFR Part 90 (Subchapter I) Cargo and See figure 8, page 6.
Miscellaneous Vessels – Non-flammable and combustible FIGURE 20 | Number of Inspected Barges
products. Freight barge inspections are outlined in 46 CFR 91.
46 CFR Part 151 (Subchapter O) Hazardous Material
Cargoes in Bulk – Chemical and Noxious Liquid Substances
(NLS) cargoes. Inspections of barges that carry hazardous 5,086 Total Barges
material in bulk are outlined in 46 CFR 151.04. 73.8% 26.2%
14,312 Total All Other
In 2020, 3,758 inspections were conducted on barges, during
U.S. Inspected Vessels
which 1,463 deficiencies were identified at a ratio of 0.29

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Barge Description & Performance

Figure 21 associates the number of inspections with the number of deficiencies for each barge service. The “other” category
represents barges whose service is unidentified in MISLE. Passenger barges are accounted for in the passenger vessel data.
FIGURE 21 | Inspections & Deficiencies
3,758
3,392

1,463
1,177

14 5 14 14 89 72 47 202 189
6

Fleet Totals ATB/ITB Container Deck Gas Tank Other

■ Inspections ■ Deficiencies

Figure 22 displays the ratio of deficiencies per vessel for each barge category.
FIGURE 22 | Deficiencies per Vessel (by category)

1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0
0.5 2.5 0.5 2.5 0.5 2.5 0.5 2.5 0.5 2.5 0.5 2.5 0.5 2.5

0.0 3.0 0.0 3.0 0.0 3.0 0.0 3.0 0.0 3.0 0.0 3.0 0.0 3.0

0.29 1.00 1.40 0.95 0.10 0.25 1.14

ENTIR E DE F I C I E N C I E S DE F I C I E N C I E S DEFICIENCIES DEFICIENCIES DEFICIENCIES D E F I C I ENCIES
F L EET (AT B /I T B ) (C O N TAI N E R) (DECK) ( G AS ) ( TA N K ) ( OT HER)

Figure 23 displays the top 10 barge inspection deficiencies.

FIGURE 23 | Top 10 Most Prevalent Deficiencies

Working and Propulsion and Cargo Operations

Living Conditions Auxiliary Machinery Including Equipment
■ ELECTRICAL ■ OTHER (MACHINERY) ■ OTHER (CARGO)
■ AUXILIARY ENGINE ■ CARGO OPERATIONS

Structural Conditions
■ HULL DAMAGE IMPAIRING SEAWORTHINESS
■ OTHER (STRUCTURAL CONDITION) Other
■ HULL - CRACKING ■ OTHER (SAFETY IN GENERAL)
■ BEAMS, FRAMES, FLOORS - OP. DAMAGE

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Cargo Vessels Description & Performance

Year in Review Cargo vessel inspections accounted for 6.5% of the total
In 2020, the cargo vessel fleet consisted of 570 active vessels, inspections and 7.2% of the overall Coast Guard issued
which represented 2.9% of the overall fleet size. Of this deficiencies. Cargo vessels received 5 Flag State detentions,
total, 40.2% (229) are enrolled in the Alternate Compliance which accounted for 7.9% of total detentions in 2020.
Program (ACP) and 13% (75) are enrolled in the Maritime
In 2020, 200 cargo ships, or 35.1% of the fleet, were involved
Security Program (MSP).
in a reportable marine casualty. The top three most prevalent
Included in the total number of cargo vessels are ships types of reportable marine casualty events involving cargo
inspected under 46 CFR Subchapters I, D, and O. Subchapter vessels were: material failure/malfunction, personnel casualty
I vessels consisted primarily of industrial vessels carrying (injury or death), and loss/reduction of propulsion/steering.
freight bulk cargoes, general dry cargo, roll-on roll-off See figure 8, page 6.
cargo vessels, and miscellaneous vessels such as cutter head
Figure 24 displays the total number and percentage of cargo
dredges and saturation dive vessels. Those inspected under
vessels in comparison to the rest of the U.S. inspected fleet.
Subchapter D and O are tank vessels. It is important to note
that a majority of the cargo vessels are enrolled in alternative FIGURE 24 | Number of Inspected Cargo Vessels
inspection programs where a Recognized Organization (RO)
conducts statutory services and certification on behalf of the
Coast Guard. The data in this section only represents Coast
Guard inspections and issued deficiencies. 570 Total Cargo Vessels
2.9%
The Coast Guard conducted 1,188 inspections in 2020, 97.1%
18,828 Total All Other
during which 1,945 deficiencies were identified at a ratio U.S. Inspected Vessels
of 3.4 deficiencies per vessel. The top 10 most frequently
identified deficiencies are shown on the following page.

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Cargo Vessels Description & Performance

Figure 25 associates the number of inspections with the number of deficiencies for each cargo vessel type. The “other”
category represents public vessels and cargo vessels whose service is unidentified in MISLE.
FIGURE 25 | Inspections & Deficiencies
1,945

1,188

743
621
385 313 363
162 174 217
104 51

Fleet Totals Bulk General Dry Cargo Ro-Ro Tank Other

■ Inspections ■ Deficiencies

Figure 26 displays the ratio of deficiencies per vessel for each cargo category.

FIGURE 26 | Deficiencies per Vessel (by category)

6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0

4.0 8.0 4.0 8.0 4.0 8.0 4.0 8.0 4.0 8.0 4.0 8.0

2.0 10.0 2.0 10.0 2.0 10.0 2.0 10.0 2.0 10.0 2.0 10.0

0.0 12.0 0.0 12.0 0.0 12.0 0.0 12.0 0.0 12.0 0.0 12.0

3.41 1.76 4.40 4.47 2.21 3.04

DEFIC IENC IES DE F I C I E N C I E S DE F I C I E N C I E S DEFICIENCIES DEFICIENCIES D E F I C I ENCIES
(ENTIR E FLEET) (B U L K ) (G E N E R A L D RY C A RG O ) ( RO - RO ) ( TA N K ) ( OT H ER)

Figure 27 displays the top 10 cargo vessel inspection deficiencies.

FIGURE 27 | Top 10 Most Prevalent Deficiencies

Fire Safety
Structural Conditions ■ FIXED FIRE EXTINGUISHING INSTALLATION Life Saving Appliances
■ OTHER (STRUCTURAL CONDITION) ■ FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES ■ LIFEBOATS
■ OTHER (FIRE SAFETY) ■ LIFEBUOYS INCL. PROVISIONS
■ FIRE PUMPS AND ITS PIPES AND DISPOSITION
Propulsion and
Auxiliary Machinery
■ OTHER (MACHINERY)
■ PROPULSION MAIN ENGINE
■ OPERATION OF MACHINERY
■ AUXILIARY ENGINE

Other Working and Living Conditions

■ OTHER (SAFETY IN GENERAL) ■ ELECTRICAL

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Passenger Vessels Description & Performance

Year in Review reportable marine casualty events involving the inspected
In 2020, the inspected passenger vessel fleet consisted of 6,556 passenger vessel fleet were: material failure/malfunction,
active vessels, which represented 33.8% of the overall fleet. personnel casualty (injury or death), and collision, allision, or
grounding. See figure 8, page 6.
Included in the total number of passenger vessels are those
inspected in accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter T (small Figure 28 displays the total number and percentage of
passenger vessels under 100 gross tons), H (passenger vessels), passenger vessels in comparison to the rest of the U.S.
and K (small passenger vessels carrying more than 150 inspected fleet.
passengers or with overnight accommodations for more than
FIGURE 28 | Number of Inspected Passenger Vessels
49 passengers). Passenger barges are included in this section.
There were 9,880 passenger vessel inspections conducted in
2020, during which 17,566 deficiencies were identified at a
ratio of 2.7 deficiencies per vessel. The top 10 most frequently
identified deficiencies are shown on the following page. In
6,556 Total Passenger Vessels
comparison to the overall Flag State fleet totals, passenger
vessel inspections accounted for 53.7% of the inspections 12,842 Total All Other
and 64.9% of the deficiencies. Passenger vessels received 13 66.4% 33.8% U.S. Inspected Vessels
Flag State detentions, which accounted for 20.6% of total
detentions in 2020.
In 2020, 331 inspected passenger vessels or 5.1% of the fleet
were involved in a reportable marine casualty. The top three

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Passenger Vessels Description & Performance

Figure 29 associates the number of inspections with the number of deficiencies for each passenger vessel category.
The “other” category represents passenger vessels whose service is unidentified in MISLE.
FIGURE 29 | Inspections & Deficiencies
17,566
14,824

9,880
8,500

1,572 1,121
860 741 620 19 49
Fleet Totals T K H Other

■ Inspections ■ Deficiencies

Figure 30 displays the ratio of deficiencies per vessel for each passenger vessel category.
FIGURE 30 | Deficiencies per Vessel (by category)

6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0

4.0 8.0 4.0 8.0 4.0 4.0 8.0 4.0 8.0
8.0
2.0 10.0 2.0 10.0 2.0 10.0 2.0 10.0 2.0 10.0

0.0 12.0 0.0 12.0 0.0 12.0 0.0 12.0 0.0 12.0

2.7 2.5 3.5 7.7 2.9

DEF IC IENC IES DE F I C I E N C I E S DEFICIENCIES DEFICIENCIES D E F I C I E NCIES
(ENTIR E F L EET) (T ) (K) (H) ( OT HER)

Figure 31 displays the top 10 passenger vessel inspection deficiencies.

FIGURE 31 | Top 10 Most Prevalent Deficiencies

Life Saving Appliances

■ LIFEJACKETS INCL.
PROVISION AND DISPOSITION
■ LIFEBUOYS INCL.
PROVISION AND DISPOSITION
Propulsion and
Auxiliary Machinery
OT H E R ( M AC H I N E RY )
P RO P U L S I O N M A I N E N G I N E
■
■
Fire Safety
BILGE PUMPING ARRANGEMENTS ■ ■ FIRE FIGHTING
EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES

Other Working and Structural Conditions

■ OTHER (SAFETY IN GENERAL)
Living Conditions ■ OTHER (STRUCTURAL CONDITION)
■ ELECTRICAL ■ HULL - CORROSION

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Outer Continental Shelf Vessels

Description & Performance
Year in Review In 2020, 27 OCS vessels or 5.2% of the fleet were involved in
In 2020, the outer continental shelf (OCS) fleet consisted of a reportable marine casualty. The top three reportable marine
522 active vessels, which represented 2.7% of the overall fleet casualty events involving the OCS fleet were: collision, allision,
size. Of this total, 37.9% (198) are Offshore Supply Vessels or grounding, personnel casualty (injury or death), and loss/
(OSV), enrolled in the Alternate Compliance Program (ACP). reduction of vessel propulsion/steering. See figure 8, page 6.
Included in the total number of OCS vessels are vessels Figure 32 displays the total number and percentage of OCS
inspected under 46 CFR Subchapter L (Offshore Supply vessels in comparison to the rest of the U.S. inspected fleet.
Vessels) and Floating Production Systems (FPS). Similar to
FIGURE 32 | Number of Inspected Outer
cargo vessels, vessels in this category have certain statutory Continental Shelf Vessels
services completed by an RO. For this report, only Coast
Guard inspections data is presented.
There were 622 OCS inspections conducted in 2020, during
which 977 deficiencies were identified at a ratio of 1.9
deficiencies per vessel. The top 10 most frequently identified 2.7% 522 Total OCS Vessels
deficiencies are shown on the following page. In comparison 97.3%
to the overall Flag State fleet totals, OCS inspections 18,876 Total All Other
accounted for 3.4% of inspections and 3.6% of deficiencies. U.S. Inspected Vessels
OCS vessels received one Flag State detention, which
accounted for 1.6% of total detentions in 2020.

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Description and Performance
Figure 33 associates the number of inspections with the number of deficiencies for each OCS category.
The “other” category includes jack-up vessels.
FIGURE 33 | Inspections & Deficiencies
977
795
622
496

126
60 56 66

Fleet Totals OSV FPS Other

■ Inspections ■ Deficiencies

Figure 34 displays the ratio of deficiencies per vessel for each OCS category.
FIGURE 34 | Deficiencies per Vessel (by category)

1.5 1.5 1.5 2.0

1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 1.5 2.5

0.5 2.5 0.5 2.5 0.5 2.5 1.0 3.0

0.0 3.0 0.0 3.0 .0 3.0 0.5 3.5

1.87 1.83 1.24 3.00

DEF IC IENC IES DE F I C I E N C I E S DEFICIENCIES D E F I C I ENCIES
(ENTIR E F L EET) (O SV) (FPS) ( OT H ER)

Figure 35 displays the top 10 OCS inspection deficiencies.

FIGURE 35 | Top 10 Most Prevalent Deficiencies

Life Saving Appliances

■ LIFEBUOYS INCL. PROVISION AND DISPOSITION

Structural Conditions
■ OTHER (STRUCTURAL CONDITION)

Propulsion and Auxiliary

Machinery
■ OTHER (MACHINERY)
■ PROPULSION MAIN ENGINE
■ AUXILIARY ENGINE
■ GAUGES, THERMOMETERS, ETC

Water/Weathertight Working and Fire Safety

Conditions Living Conditions ■ OTHER (FIRE SAFETY)
■ DOORS ■ ELECTRICAL
■ MACHINERY SPACE OPENINGS

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Research Vessels and School Ships

Description and Performance
Year in Review were: loss of electrical power, material failure/malfunction,
In 2020, this fleet consisted of 56 active vessels, which and personnel casualty (injury or death). See figure 8, page 6.
represented 0.3% of the overall fleet size. Included in the
Figure 36 displays the total number and percentage of
total number of vessels are those inspected under 46 CFR
Research vessels and School Ships in comparison to the rest
Subchapters U (research vessels) and R (school ships).
of the U.S. inspected fleet.
There were 91 inspections conducted in 2020, during which
F I G U R E 3 6 | Number of Inspected Research
214 deficiencies were identified at a ratio of 3.82 deficiencies Vessels and School Ships
per vessel. The top 10 most frequently identified deficiencies
are listed in order on the following page. In comparison to
the overall Flag State fleet totals, Research and School Ship
inspections accounted for 0.5% of inspections and 0.8% of
deficiencies. Research vessels and School Ships received no 0.3% 56 Total Research and Schools
Flag State detention in 2020. 99.7%
19,342 Total All Other
In 2020, three (3) Research Vessels/School Ships or 5.4% of U.S. Inspected Vessels
the fleet were involved in a reportable marine casualty. The
top reportable marine casualty events involving this fleet

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Research Vessels and School Ships

Description and Performance
Figure 37 associates the number of inspections with the number of deficiencies for Research and School Ships.
FIGURE 37 | Inspections & Deficiencies
214

118
91 96
55
36

Fleet Totals Research School

■ Inspections ■ Deficiencies

Figure 38 displays the ratio of deficiencies to the number of inspections for each Research and School Ship.
FIGURE 38 | Deficiencies per Vessel

6.0 6.0 6.0

4.0 8.0 4.0 8.0 4.0 8.0

2.0 10.0 2.0 10.0 2.0 10.0

0.0 12.0 0.0 12.0 0.0 12.0

3.82 3.84 3.81

ENTIRE DEFICIENCIES DEFICIENCIES
FLEET ( R E S E A RC H ) (SCHOOL)

Figure 39 displays the top Research and School Ship inspection deficiencies.
FIGURE 39 | Top 10 Most Prevalent Deficiencies

Propulsion and Auxiliary

Machinery
■ PROPULSION MAIN ENGINE
■ OTHER (MACHINERY)
■ OPERATION OF MACHINERY

Other
■ OTHER (SAFETY
IN GENERAL) Working and Living Conditions
■ ELECTRICAL

Certificates &
Fire Safety
■ OTHER (FIRE SAFETY) Documentation
■ OTHER (CERTIFICATES)

Structural Conditions
■ ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
IN GENERAL
■ OTHER (STRUCTURAL CONDITION)

Life Saving Appliances

■ LIFEJACKETS INCL.
PROVISION AND DISPOSITION

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Towing Vessel Description and Performance

Year in Review reportable marine casualty events involving the towing
In 2020, this fleet consisted of 6,608 active vessels, which vessel fleet were: collision, allision, or grounding, material
represented 34.1% of the overall fleet size. Included in the failure/malfunction, and loss/reduction of propulsion/
total number of vessels are those towing vessels falling steering. See figure 8, page 6.
under inspection Subchapters I, M, and C. The domestic
Figure 40 displays the total number and percentage
annual report will collect and report data for all towing
of towing vessels in comparison to the rest of the U.S.
vessels, both inspected and uninspected, until completion
inspected fleet.
of the regulatory phase-in for Subchapter M.
FIGURE 40 | Number of Inspected Towing Vessels
There were 2,875 inspections conducted in 2020, during
which 4,922 deficiencies were identified at a ratio of 0.74
deficiencies per vessel. The top 10 most frequently identified
deficiencies are shown on the following page. In comparison
to the overall Flag State fleet totals, towing vessel inspections
accounted for 15.6% of inspections and 18.2% of deficiencies. 6,608 Total Towing Vessels
Towing vessels received 43 Flag State detentions in 2020, 65.9% 34.1%
12,790 Total All Other
accounting for 68.3% of all Flag State detentions. U.S. Inspected Vessels
In 2020, 1,117 towing vessels, or 67.9% of the fleet, were
involved in a reportable marine casualty. The top three

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Towing Vessel Description and Performance

Figure 41 associates the number of inspections with the number of deficiencies for Towing Vessels.
FIGURE 41 | Inspections & Deficiencies
4,922 4,858

2,875 2,785

12 5 78 59

Fleet Totals C I M

■ Inspections ■ Deficiencies

Figure 42 displays the ratio of deficiencies per vessel for each Towing Vessel subchapter.
FIGURE 42 | Deficiencies per Vessel (by subchapter)

1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5

1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 2.0

0.5 2.5 0.5 2.5 0.5 2.5 0.5 2.5

.0 3.0 .0 3.0 .0 3.0 .0 3.0

0.74 0.01 0.98 0.87

ENTIRE DE F I C I E N C I E S DEFICIENCIES DEFICIENCIES
FLEET (C) (I) (M)

Figure 43 displays the top 10 Towing Vessel deficiencies.

FIGURE 43 | Top 10 Most Prevalent Deficiencies

Life Saving Appliances

■ LIFEBUOYS INCL. PROVISION AND DISPOSITION
Fire Safety ■ LIFEJACKETS INCL. PROVISION AND DISPOSITION
■ FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND APPLIANCES
■ OTHER (FIRE SAFETY) Other
■ OTHER (SAFETY IN GENERAL)

Certificates and Documentation

Working and Living Conditions ■ OTHER CERTIFICATES
■ ELECTRICAL
Safety of Navigation
■ LIGHTS, SHAPES, SOUND-SIGNALS

Propulsion and
Auxiliary Machinery
■ PROPULSION MAIN ENGINE
■ OTHER (MACHINERY)

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Fishing Vessel Description and Performance

The Coast Guard estimates that there are nearly 58,000 commercial fishing vessels in domestic service. As the Coast Guard
only maintains records for fishing vessels which are enrolled in the decal examination program, these numbers are based on
a combination of state and federal sources. Included in the Commercial Fishing Vessel population are Fishing Vessels, Fish
Processing Vessels, and Fish Tender Vessels.

Initial Dockside CFVS Decals Exam

CFVS Exam Renewal Exam Issued Deficiencies Issued

Fish Catching Vessel 762 2,892 3,551 6,138

Fish Processing Vessel 0 27 52 124
Fishing Tender 2 28 28 25
Totals 764 2,947 3,631 6,287

FIGURE 44 | Federally Documented & State Registered “Operational” Commercial Fishing Vessel Casualty Statistics
129
115

81 76
69 69

31 32 36
26 25 27
18 21
12 9 11

2016 2017 2018 2019 2020

■ Casualties Resulting in Total Loss of Vessel ■ Fatalities ■ Lives Saved

Figure 45 displays the top 10 fishing vessel inspection deficiencies.

FIGURE 45 | Top 10 Most Prevalent Deficiencies
Drills/Instruction
Collision/Grounding Avoidance
■ NAVIGATION LIGHTS/DAY SHAPES

Lifebuoys

Certficates/Documents
Radio Communications
Lifejackets/PFDs
Immersion Suits
Piloting/Steering
■ CHARTS, PUBLICATIONS

Fire Fighting Alarms/Indicators

■ PORTABLE EXTINGUISHERS

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Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety (CFVS)

National Communications Plan
In 2020, the Coast Guard initiated the Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety National Communications plan to promote a variety
of outreach mechanisms and information sharing instruments between the Coast Guard and the fishing industry. Targeted
outreach focuses on specific fisheries, vessel types, and geographic areas fished. The goal of each CFVS outreach effort is to
distribute applicable Coast Guard issued alerts, bulletins, or other related CFV policies, promote two-way communications,
and develop a professional relationship with all members of the CFV marine industry.

FIGURE 46 | Number of USCG Staff Involved

700
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
D1 D5 D7 D8 D9 D11 D13 D14 D17

During the first six months of the plans implementation, over 378,000 CFV related interactions were recorded by 2,492 USCG
staff members that included Civilian, Active Duty, Reservist, and Auxiliary personnel.
FIGURE 47 | CFVS Outreach Efforts FIGURE 48 | Industry Interactions
600 600

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400 400

300 300

200 200

100 100

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Various outreach efforts, such as dock walking, newsletters, social media and official correspondence maximized contact
within the maritime community.
FIGURE 49 | CFVS Related Documents FIGURE 50 | CFVS Target Audience

300 Other
General Public
250 Pot/Trap
Troller
200
Trawler
150 Shrimper
Seiner
100 Scalloper
Oysters
50 Longliner
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Definitions
Barges: Non-self-propelled vessels inspected under 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Subchapters D (Tank Barges), I
(Freight/Industrial Barges), and O (Certain Bulk Dangerous Cargo Barges).
Cargo Vessels: Vessels inspected under Subchapter I (Freight/Industrial), Subchapter D (Tank), and Subchapter O (Certain
Bulk Dangerous Cargo) and public vessels that are not covered by any other category.
Passenger Vessels: Vessels carrying passengers in accordance with 46 CFR Subchapter T (passenger vessels under 100 gross
tons), H (passenger vessels greater than 100 gross tons), or K (passenger vessels under 100 gross tons carrying more than 150
passengers or with overnight accommodations for more than 49 passengers). For the purpose of this report, passenger barges
are also included in the passenger vessel statistics.
Outer Continental Shelf (OCS): Offshore Supply Vessels (OSV) inspected under 46 CFR Subchapter L and Floating
Production Systems (FPS).
Research Vessels and School Ships: Research vessels inspected under 46 CFR Subchapter U and School Ships inspected
under 46 CFR Subchapter R.
Towing Vessels: Vessels whose primary service is towing and are inspected under 46 CFR Subchapters M and I or
uninspected under Subchapter C.
Fishing Vessels: Vessels examined under 46 CFR Part 28 that are commercial fishing, fishing processing, or fish tender
vessels. A Fishing Vessel is defined under 46 USC Subchapter 2101 (11a) as a vessel that commercially engages in the catching,
taking, or harvesting of fish or an activity that can reasonably be expected to result in the catching taking or harvesting of fish.
Fish Processing Vessels are defined under 46 USC Subchapter 2101 (11b) as a vessel that commercially prepares fish or fish
products other than by gutting, decapitating, gilling, skinning, shucking, icing, freezing, or brine chilling. Fish Tender Vessels
are defined under 46 USC Subchapter 2101 (11c) as a vessel that commercially supplies, stores, refrigerates, or transports
fish, fish products, or materials directly related to fishing or the preparation of fish to or from a fishing, fish processing, or fish
tender vessel or a fish processing facility.
Inspection: All vessel inspection activities recorded in MISLE which require physical attendance onboard by a Marine Inspector.
For example, a Certificate of Inspection (COI) activity may include multiple sub-activities, but would be counted as one
inspection in this report. For consistency, administrative activities that do not require a vessel visit are excluded from this report.
Reportable Marine Casualty: Any marine casualty consisting of a grounding, allision, or collision; loss of main propulsion;
occurrence materially and adversely affecting the vessel’s seaworthiness; a loss of life; an injury to a person which requires
professional medical treatment; damage to property in excess of $75,000; or a discharge or release of a reportable quantity of a
hazardous substance into the navigable waters. 46 CFR Subpart 4.05-1.
Streamlined Inspection Program (SIP): A voluntary alternative inspection program, outlined in 46 CFR Part 8, for
U.S. documented or registered vessels required to maintain a valid certificate of inspection (COI). Navigation and Vessel
Inspection Circular (NVIC) 2-99 offers further SIP guidance. Instead of the traditional Coast Guard inspection by a Marine
Inspector, the SIP allows onboard and shore side vessel operating personnel to conduct the majority of inspections required by
the CFRs, and to have the adequacy of these inspections verified by Coast Guard Marine Inspectors on a regular basis.
Recognized Organization (RO): An organization that has been assessed by a Flag State, and found to comply with the RO
Code. The RO Code applies to all organizations being considered for recognition or that are recognized by a Flag State to
perform, on its behalf, statutory certification and services under mandatory IMO instruments and national legislation.
Third-party Organization (TPO): An organization approved by the Coast Guard to conduct independent verifications to
assess whether towing vessels or their Towing Safety Management Systems comply with applicable requirements contained in
46 CFR Subchapter M.
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Captain Matt Edwards

Chief, Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC)

CG-CVC-1 CG-CVC-3 Mr. Gary Strebe

Maritime Security Program & DNV Liaison
CDR Michael Hjerstedt LCDR Stefanie Hodgdon Mr. Joseph D. Myers Mr. Darren Drury
Chief, Domestic Vessel and MISLE/Data Coordinator Chief, Fishing Vessel Safety Division Quality Case Manager & RO Agreements
Offshore Compliance Division
LCDR Peter Bizzaro Mr. Jonathan G. Wendland Mr. John Quandt
Mr. Scott Kuhaneck NOAA/NMFS Liaison TSMS & Third Party Organization Oversight
Passenger Vessel Coordinator
Maritime Transportation Mr. Angel L. Calderon
Specialist – Domestic Vessels LCDR Michael Metz LCDR Morgan Kelly
Citizenship Waivers Manager (H2B Visa) MISLE Data, MLC, NVDC & ISM
Outer Continental Shelf Coordinator
LCDR Kelley Brown LCDR Bryana Nicholas
Vessel Incidental Discharge (VIDA) & LCDR Kelley Brown CG-CVC-4
UWILD, SIP/TBSIP & ABS Liaison
Ballast Water Management Coordinator Offshore Supply Vessel Coordinator CDR Jamie Koppi
LCDR Chris Mercurio
Mr. Quentin Kent Chief, Flag State Control Division
LCDR Matthew Winland Third Party Organization Oversight &
Maritime Transportation Specialist – Offshore Supply Vessel Coordinator SMS/ISM Audits
Outer Continental Shelf
Mr. John Hannon
Director, Military Sealift Vessel Inspection LT Patrick Frain
Mrs. Jennifer Hnatow LT Sarah Reid Policy & Program Manager
Industry Training (MMIT), Towing Quality Case Coordinator, TSMS/Third
National Towing Vessel Coordinator Vessels & Tank Vessel Coordinator Party Organization Oversight & LR Liaison
Mr. David McCusker
Alternative Compliance Ms. Odesha Hill
Program & Class NK Liaison Data Analyst

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