COMDTINST M3530.2F governs Coast Guard standards for safe navigation of vessels, including cutters, cutter boats, and boats.
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The publication addresses navigation fundamentals, electronic and paper charts, voyage planning, position verification, navigation briefs, and boat crew procedures. It requires Command Navigation Standards, regular position fixes, currently corrected chart data, and navigation records.
Applies to: All Coast Guard Unit Commanders, COs, OICs, Deputy/Assistant Commandants, and Chiefs of Headquarters staff elements must comply with the provisions of this Commandant Change Notice.
In accordance with Reference (c), the use of cell phones/texting/mobile devices and phone/device applications aboard boats is prohibited without permission of the Coxswain; permission can be granted only on a case by case basis. (paragraph 5)
The use of personal navigation applications using cellular/GPS technology are not permitted for Coast Guard boat navigation. (paragraph 6)
Intervals must not exceed one hour without CO/OIC authorization. (paragraph 3)
An electronic chart is considered currently corrected if it has been corrected within the last six months. (paragraph 6)
Maintain these orders locally for three years after the date of the final entry, and then destroy them. (paragraph 6)