U.S. COAST GUARD MARINE SAFETY CENTER
WASHINGTON, D.C.
WELCOME
The Marine Safety Center (MSC) supports the people and objectives of the Marine Safety, Security, and Environmental Protection programs through the verification of compliance with technical standards for the design, construction, alteration and repair of commercial vessels. The MSC is an independent Headquarters command that was established in 1986 by consolidating the Coast Guard Merchant Marine Technical offices located in New York, New Orleans, Cleveland and San Francisco. The MSC’s primary mission is the review and approval of plans for the design, construction, alteration and repair of U.S. and foreign flag commercial vessels subject to the U.S. laws, regulations and international standards. The MSC has a current complement of 28 Officers, 23 Civilians, 2 Reservists, and 16 Contract Employees.
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Commanding
Officer (MSC)
US Coast Guard
2100 Second Street SW Stop 7102
Washington, D.C. 20593-7102
(202) 475-3400