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Domestic & Offshore Compliance (CG-CVC-1)

Passenger Vessels

Policy Letter 11-10: Cruise Vessel Security & Safety Act of 2010; Implementation of Training Standard: Please click on the link CG-543 Policy Letter 11-10 on the right side to reference Cruise Vessel Security & Safety Act of 2010; Implementation of Training Standard
Traveling Inspector Report on STEAMER DELTA QUEEN : Coast Guard Traveling Inspector Marc Cruder's report from a visit to the Steam Sternwheeler DELTA QUEEN in Cincinnati, OH in May 2008.

International Safety Management (ISM) for Small Passenger Vessels: ISM applies to vessels inspected under 46 CFR Subchapter H, K and T that carry more than 12 passengers on an international voyage.
Sail Rigging Survey Presentation: Sail Rigging Inspection developed by Mr. Marc Cruder of the Traveling Inspector Office (CG-5P-TI).
Top 10 Small Passenger Vessel Deficiencies Report & Top 10 Small Passenger Vessel Deficiencies Flyer: An analysis was conducted of all deficiencies recorded by Coast Guard Marine Inspectors recorded during inspections of USCG Certificated Small Passenger Vessels. The purpose of this analysis was to identify the 10 most common deficiencies to help Small Passenger Vessel Owners by shedding some light on vessel problems that they can rectify prior to scheduling their next Coast Guard examination.

These reports provide the passenger vessel segment of the U.S. maritime industry with trends in various metrics and highlight areas where vessel owners can focus efforts to improve the safety of their operations.
The reports are posted annually in June, containing data from the previous three years.