COMDTINST 16000.76 — Marine Safety: Outer Continental Shelf Activities

COMDTINST 16000.76 governs Coast Guard regulations, policy, and guidance for units conducting Outer Continental Shelf activities.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 16000.76
  • Title: MARINE SAFETY: OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF ACTIVITIES
  • Date: 9/20/2021
  • Proponent: CG-CVC

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It covers examinations, inspection teams, regulatory authorities, interagency agreements, financial responsibility, personnel, and disaster inspections. It also establishes inspection planning, damage assessment, repair, and baseline manning provisions for floating OCS facilities.

Applies to: It is intended to provide operational guidance for Coast Guard personnel and is not intended to nor does it impose legally-binding requirements on any party outside the Coast Guard.

Topics covered

  • Outer Continental Shelf activities
  • OCS examination and inspection teams
  • Floating OCS facility inspection plans
  • Hull and structural inspections
  • Damage assessment and repair procedures
  • Floating OCS facility manning
  • Jones Act requirements

Questions and answers

What is the status of foreign vessels entering U.S. territorial waters?

Foreign vessels become subject to a Coast Guard Port State Control Examination once they enter U.S. territorial waters. (paragraph 1-2)

What must companies operating certain floating facilities develop?

Companies operating one of these facilities must ensure that a customized and approved ISIP Plan is developed. (paragraph 1)

What must an ISIP address for floating facilities?

The ISIP must address the hull (internal and external) inspection intervals, taking into account the unique structures of these units. (paragraph 1)

What is acceptable when replacing fire hoses?

Replacement of only the non-approved fire hoses is acceptable. (paragraph 1-76)

What does the OCMI designate for each Certificate of Inspection?

For each COI issued, the OCMI designates an appropriate manning level to ensure the floating OCS facility can be operated safely during both routine and emergency conditions. (paragraph 1)

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