Coast Guard Clarifies Night Monitoring for Small Passenger Vessels
Published Date: 9/3/2025
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If you run a small passenger boat, the Coast Guard just clarified how they’ll check your night watch monitoring devices to keep everyone safe. This update explains the rules clearly so you know what to expect and when to follow them. No surprise costs, just straightforward safety checks starting now!
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Night Watch Device Enforcement Clarified
If you run a small passenger vessel, the U.S. Coast Guard published Policy Letter 02-25 explaining how it will enforce the night watch monitoring device requirements added by the Fire Safety of Small Passenger Vessels interim rule. The letter describes what inspectors will check so vessel operators know what to expect during safety checks.
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