US Regulatory Update: SOE & CVTIS Checklist 2019 Revision 0

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A

DDITIONAL

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EDERAL

(USCG)

R

EQUIREMENTS FOR

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AS AND

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HEMICAL

C

ARRIERS

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ARRIERS

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UBCHAPTER

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NDORSEMENT

Foreign-flagged Bulk Gas Carriers must hold a valid IMO Certificate of Fitness and
be examined for and receive an Endorsed Certificate of Compliance (COC).

Prior to scheduling a COC Exam, vessel owner/operators must have in place or
apply for a Subchapter O Endorsement (SOE) from the USCG Marine Safety
Center (MSC).

A

PPLICABILITY

The below items are mandatory only for an initial SOE application:

1

A valid copy of the vessel’s IMO Certificate of Fitness for Carriage of Liquefied Gases in Bulk
and all addendums.

2

A description of the vessel (vessel particulars).

3

A general arrangement plan of the vessel.

4

A mid-ship section plan of the vessel.

5

Firefighting and Safety Plans.

6

Schematic of the liquid and vapor cargo piping.

7

Classification Society certification for ethylene oxide carriage.

8

Classification Society certification for steel and cargo temperature control (per 154.170).

9

SOLAS Safety Construction and Safety Equipment Certificates.

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SOE applications should be submitted via mail, courier, fax or email as follows:

Commanding Officer (MSC-3)
U. S. Coast Guard Stop 7430
2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE
Washington, D.C. 20593-7430

Phone: [phone]
Email:

[e-mail]

E

XCEPTION

If the vessel has been issued a Certificate of Compliance within the previous 10 years,
only the IMO Certificate of Fitness and all Addendums are required to update the SOE.

C

HEMICAL

C

ARRIERS

The requirements for foreign flag chemical carriers operating in US waters are
detailed in the

Chemical Tank Vessel Information Sheet Revision 4

Chemical carriers do NOT require a SOE from MSC.