🚢Availability of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 01-16 Change 3
Notice of Availability of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 01-16 Change 3-Equivalency Determination for Chart and Publication Carriage Requirements
Summary
The Coast Guard announces the availability of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 01-16 Change 3. NVIC 01-16 Change 3 clarifies equivalencies for Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC), electronic publications, and ENC-derived paper nautical charts offering alternative compliance options to the current carriage requirements found in existing regulations. NVIC 01-16 Change 3 also provides procedures for conducting inspections for vessels electing to comply with one or more equivalencies as contained in Change 3.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Coast Guard
Business Impact
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The text outlines regulatory changes that provide alternative compliance options for vessel operators regarding navigation and inspection requirements, affecting operational compliance and potentially reducing costs for businesses. These clarifications can ease the financial burden of adhering to strict carriage requirements.