COMDTINST 16114.4C — Boat Management

COMDTINST 16114.4C governs the lifecycle management and requirements for all Coast Guard boats.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 16114.4C
  • Title: BOAT MANAGEMENT
  • Date: 7/8/2024
  • Proponent: CG-731

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It covers unit boat allowances, boat types, program hour management, property accountability, transfers, loans, and retirement. It requires Coast Guard unit commanders and other named officials to comply with its policies, and personnel engaged in boat management to review and understand the revision.

Applies to: This Instruction sets requirements for the management of all Coast Guard boats.

Topics covered

  • Unit boat allowances
  • Boat types
  • Program hour management
  • Property accountability
  • Boat transfers
  • Boat retirement

Questions and answers

Who must comply with COMDTINST 16114.4C?

All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chief of headquarter directorates must comply with the policies contained. (paragraph 2)

What must personnel engaged in Coast Guard boat management do?

Due to the number of changes, modifications, additions, etc. to this revision, personnel engaged in the management of Coast Guard boats must review and understand the contents in this revision. (paragraph 7)

How many digits are assigned to most Coast Guard boats?

Most boats are assigned five-digit numbers. (paragraph 2)

What authorization is required for a long-term boat loan to another agency?

Written authorization from Commandant (CG-841)/FINCENPOD with concurrence from Commandant (CG-731) is mandated before executing such a loan agreement. (paragraph 1-3)

How many excess non-standard boats may units retain for training?

Units may retain one excess non-standard boat with a disposal condition code of “X” or “S” for use as a training boat (i.e., dewatering practice, re-righting, Noncompliant Vessel Use of Force training, etc.). (paragraph 5)

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