Passenger Ship Safety Certificate

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. COAST GUARD

Various International Agreement Safety Certificates and Documents

OMB No. 1625-0017 Exp: 12/31/2024

Who must comply?	Owners, operators, or masters of vessels.
What is this collection about?	The certificates issued by the Coast Guard (CG) are evidence of compliance with the International Convention for Safety of Life at Sea, 1974 (SOLAS) for certain U.S. vessels on international voyages. Without the proper certificates or documents, a U.S. vessel could be detained in a foreign port.
Where do I find the requirements for this information?	Title 46 CFR Part 2, is available at—https://www.eCFR.gov, select TITLE 46 – SHIPPING, and follow to Part 2.
When must information be submitted to the Coast Guard?	The information is not submitted to the CG. Upon successful completion of an inspection, the CG Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI) will issue the appropriate SOLAS Certificate(s).
How is the information submitted?	The information is not submitted to the CG. Upon successful completion of an inspection, the CG will issue the appropriate SOLAS Certificate(s). The SOLAS Certificate(s) should be posted on the vessel.
What happens when complete information is received?	Upon receipt, the SOLAS Certificate(s) should be posted on the vessel.
For additional information, contact--	Your local CG Sector Office. A list of Coast Guard sectors, as part of a comprehensive list of Coast Guard units, can be found at https://www.uscg.mil/Units/Organization/.

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