OCSNCOE Site Content (Sitemap)

The following list summarizes the content and structure of the pages on the OCSNCOE site. All pages are accessible through the menu to the left or the links provided below. Bolded text indicates collapsed menu items to the left.

OCSNCOE Homepage

OCS-Related News and Information

• Tab 1: Recent News
• Tab 2: Public Notices
• Tab 3: Non-Mineral Energy
• Tab 4: Latest releases of The Drill Down
• Tab 5: FOF Policy Updates
• Tab 6: Investigations

Site Content (Sitemap)

The Drill Down

• Sub-pages are addressed as /OCSNCOE/Drill-Down/DD-001, /OCSNCOE/Drill-Down/DD-002, etc. and linked, but not listed in the site menu

Information by Unit or Vessel Type

Mobile Offshore Drilling Units (MODU)

• Types of MODUs
• Regulations, Policy & Guidance
  • Tab1: Index
  • Tab 2: COMDTINST 16000.76 (previously Marine Safety Manual (MSM) Volume II, Section G)
  • Tab 3: MODU Examination Options
  • Tab 4: CFRs
  • Tab 5: National Policy
  • Tab 6: D8 Policy
  • Tab 7: NVICs
  • Tab 8: Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIBs)
  • Tab 9: MODU Codes
  • Tab 10: MODU Applicability Flowchart
  • Tab 11: Inspection Job Aids
• Frequently Asked Questions

Fixed OCS Facilities

• Types of Platforms
• Regulations, Policy & Guidance
  • Tab1: Index
  • Tab 2: COMDTINST 16000.76 (previously MSM Volume II, Section G)
  • Tab 3: Self-Inspection Report
  • Tab 4: CFRs
  • Tab 5: National Policy
  • Tab 6: D8 Policy
  • Tab 7: NVICs
  • Tab 8: Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIBs)
  • Tab 9: Production Facility Applicability Flowchart
  • Tab 10: Inspection Job Aid
• Frequently Asked Questions

Floating OCS Facilities (FOFs)

• Types of FOFs
• ​Index of FOFs on the U.S. OCS
• Regulations, Policy & Guidance
  • Tab1: Index
  • Tab 2: COMDTINST 16000.76 (previously MSM Volume II, Section G)
  • Tab 3: CFRs
  • Tab 4: National Policy
  • Tab 5: D8 Policy
  • Tab 6: NVICs
  • Tab 7: Work Instructions
  • Tab 8: Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIBs)
  • Tab 9: Production Facility Applicability Flowchart
  • Tab 10: Inspection Job Aid
• Frequently Asked Questions

Support Vessels (Oil, Gas & Minerals) (OSVs, Crewboats & Liftboats)

• Types of OSVs
• Regulatory History
• Regulations, Policy & Guidance
  • Tab1: Index
  • Tab 2: COMDTINST 16000.7x Series (previously MSM Volume II, various sections)
  • Tab 3: Reference Books and Guides
  • Tab 4: CFRs
  • Tab 5: National Policy
  • Tab 6: D8 Policy (U.S. Gulf of Mexico)
  • Tab 7: NVICs
  • Tab 8: Work Instructions
  • Tab 9: Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIBs)
  • Tab 10: Inspection Job Aids
• Frequently Asked Questions

Support Vessels (Non-Mineral Energy) (WTIVs, CTVs, SOVs...)

• Types of Offshore Wind Support Vessels
• Regulations, Policy & Guidance
  • Tab1: Index
  • Tab 2: COMDTINST 16000.7x Series (previously MSM Volume II, various sections)
  • Tab 3: Reference Books and Guides
  • Tab 4: CFRs
  • Tab 5: National Policy
  • Tab 6: D1 Policy (Northeast U.S.)
  • Tab 7: NVICs
  • Tab 8: Work Instructions
  • Tab 9: Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIBs)
  • Tab 10: Inspection Job Aids
• Frequently Asked Questions

Offshore Non-Mineral Energy Installations

• *Future page: Types of NMEIs
• *Future page: Regulations, Policy & Guidance
• *Future page: Frequently Asked Questions

Regulations, Policy & Guidance

• OCS Activities Overarching Guidance
• Organization Chart & Contact Info
• Inspection Job Aids
• Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
• Fixed Platforms
• Floating OCS Facilities
• Support Vessels (Oil, Gas & Minerals) (OSVs, Liftboats & Crewboats)
• Support Vessels (Non-Mineral Energy) (WTIVs, CTVs, SOVs...)
• Memorandums of Understand & Memorandums of Agreement (MOUs & MOAs) with Gov't Agencies and Industry Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

• General (applies to all OCS activities)
• Mobile Offshore Drilling Units
• Fixed Platforms
• Floating OCS Facilities
• Support Vessels (Oil, Gas & Minerals) (OSVs, Liftboats & Crewboats)
• Support Vessels (Non-Mineral Energy) (WTIVs, CTVs, SOVs...)

Offshore Non-Mineral (Renewable/Alternative) Energy

• Types of Offshore Wind Support Vessels
• Support Vessels (Non-Mineral Energy) (WTIVs, CTVs, SOVs...) Regulations, Policy & Guidance
• Support Vessels (Non-Mineral Energy) (WTIVs, CTVs, SOVs...) Frequently Asked Questions

Dynamic Positioning

• DP Overview
  • Tab 1: Dynamic Positioning Systems
  • Tab 2: DP Sub-Systems
  • Tab 3: Classes of DP Systems
  • Tab 4: Position Reference Systems
  • Tab 5: DP Operator
  • Tab 6: DP Operations Manual
  • Tab 7: DP System Plan Review and Approval
  • Tab 8: Surveys, Tests & DP Verification Acceptance Document
• DP Policy & Guidance
  • Tab 1: USCG Guidance
  • Tab 2: Marine Technology Society (MTS) Guidance
  • Tab 3: International Maritime Organization (IMO) Guidelines
• DP Voluntary Reporting

OCS Accidents, Investigations & Safety Information

• Tab 1: Overview
• Tab 2: U.S. Coast Guard Investigation Reports
• Tab 3: NTSB Marine Accident Reports & Briefs
• Tab 4: BSEE Investigations
• Tab 5: Safety Alerts and Lessons Learned
• Tab 6: Findings of Concern
• Tab 7: Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIBs)
• Deepwater Horizon – Macondo Well Blowout
  • Tab 1: Overview
  • Tab 2: Joint Investigation (USCG & BOEMRE)
  • Tab 3: Chemical Safety Board
  • Tab 4: Oil Spill Commission
  • Tab 5: BP
  • Tab 6: Transocean
  • Tab 7: Marshall Islands
  • Tab 8: Deepwater Horizon Study Group
• FPS Auger Lifeboat #6
  • Tab 1: Introduction
  • Tab 2: Executive Summary
  • Tab 3: Retrieval and Hook Opening Sequence
  • Tab 4: Timelines
  • Tab 5: Safety Alert
  • Tab 6: Presentation & Videos
  • Tab 7: Observations & Findings
  • Tab 8: USCG Testing of LHR 3.5M2 and Control Cable Failures
  • Tab 9: Recommendations from the USCG ROI, Endorsements and Commandant Actions
  • Tab 10: Findings of Concern
• Seacor Power Capsizing
  • Tab 1: Introduction
  • Tab 2: Executive Summary
  • Tab 3: NTSB Investigation
  • Tab 4: Marine Board of Investigation Information
  • Tab 5: Safety Alerts and Advisories
  • Tab 6: Recommendations from the USCG ROI and Commandant Actions
  • Tab 7: Best Practices
  • Tab 8: Findings of Concern
  • Tab 9: NOSAC Review and Recommendations

OCSNCOE About Us, Contact Info & Staff

• What are NCOEs?
• Staff Biographies & Contact Information
• OCS Organization Chart & Contact Info

D8 OCS OCMI

• D8 OCS (under construction)
• Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIBs)
• D8 OCS Frequently Asked Questions

Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC)

• Office of Domestic & Offshore Compliance (CG-CVC-1)
• Mission Management System (MMS) (Work Instructions)
• Marine Inspector Resources

National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (summary of all 2011-2020 meetings and links to NOSAC sites, meeting documents and Committee reports)

Traveling Inspection Staff (CG-5P-TI)

National Centers of Expertise (links to CS, LGC & TV NCOEs)

• Cruise Ship NCOE
• Liquefied Gas Carrier NCOE
• Towing Vessel NCOE

USCG Maritime Industry Cybersecurity Resource Center

Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment (SASH) Reporting, Prevention and Response