The Coast Guard has published change 3 to MSIB 13-23 — Coast Guard Policies to Address Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response on Vessels. This update provides further clarity to the existing frequently asked questions from the public regarding changes to Title 46 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) to enhance vessel safety and address sexual assault and sexual harassment. For more information, refer to our Maritime Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 13-2023, Ch. 3. Also, see MSIB 1-23 for further information on reporting sexual misconduct on U.S. vessels. Please see the list of Policy Letters and Work Instructions on the Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) website.
If you have any questions regarding implementation of these requirements on your vessel, please seek advice from your local Officer in Charge, Marine inspections. For any questions regarding this blog post, please contact FlagStateControl@uscg.mil.