COMDTINST M5000.7B — Shipboard Regulations Manual

COMDTINST M5000.7B governs standard shipboard regulations for all United States Coast Guard cutters equal to or greater than 65 feet in length.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST M5000.7B
  • Title: SHIPBOARD REGULATIONS MANUAL
  • Date: 4/27/2017
  • Proponent: CG-751

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The publication addresses cutter safety, conduct, controlled substances, tobacco products, electronic devices, social media, and sexual assault prevention and response. It requires compliance with its provisions and consistency between additional regulations and applicable Coast Guard regulations.

Applies to: This Manual promulgates a standard Shipboard Regulations Manual for all United States Coast Guard cutters equal to or greater than 65 feet in length.

Topics covered

  • Shipboard regulations
  • Coast Guard cutters
  • Controlled substances
  • Tobacco products
  • Portable electronic devices
  • Social media sites
  • Sexual assault prevention and response

Questions and answers

What regulations can a commanding officer or officer-in-charge add?

Each Commanding Officer or Officer-in-Charge has the authority to issue additional regulations as necessary. (paragraph 4)

Do members still have to comply with this manual after its legal classification changed?

Despite this change, all members remain under the same duty to comply with the provisions of this manual. (paragraph 6)

How must future actions under the manual be evaluated environmentally?

All future specific actions resulting from the general policies in this Manual must be individually evaluated for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), DHS and Coast Guard NEPA policy, and compliance with all other environmental mandates. (paragraph 7)

Will the Coast Guard distribute paper copies of the manual?

No paper distribution will be made of this Manual. (paragraph 8)

Who coordinates changes to the manual?

Commandant (CG-751) will coordinate changes to this Manual. (paragraph 1-1)

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