Coast Guard Extends Vessel Paperwork Without Waves
Published Date: 11/28/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard is asking to keep collecting info from offshore supply vessel operators without changing the rules. This means folks running these vessels should keep sharing their info, and they have until December 29, 2025, to share any thoughts. No new costs or paperwork changes are coming—just a smooth extension to keep things running.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Continuation of OSV Information Collection
The U.S. Coast Guard will continue collecting safety information from offshore supply vessel owners and operators under OMB Control Number 1625-0065 with no changes to the rules. Owners and operators must keep providing the same information, and the public comment deadline for this extension is December 29, 2025.
Estimated Annual Burden Reduced
The Coast Guard reports the estimated annual hour burden for this information collection decreased from 718 hours to 695 hours per year, a reduction of 23 hours. That reduced total burden applies to the collection covering owners and operators of offshore supply vessels.
Posting and Recordkeeping Remain Required
Owners and operators of offshore supply vessels must continue posting/marking emergency instructions onboard and maintain reporting and recordkeeping to verify regulatory compliance without a Coast Guard inspector present. These requirements apply under 46 CFR Subchapter L and authority 46 U.S.C. 3305 and 3306, and cover OSVs based overseas as an alternative to Coast Guard inspection.
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