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U.S. COAST GUARD MARINE SAFETY CENTER

WASHINGTON, D.C.

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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.

Additional information is available on our main site.

MAILING ADDRESS

Commanding Officer (MSC)
US Coast Guard
2100 Second Street SW Stop 7102
Washington, D.C. 20593-7102

TELEPHONE CONTACTS

Main

(202) 475-3400

Hull Division

(202) 475-3401

Engineering Division

(202) 475-3402

Tank Vessel and Offshore Divsion

(202) 475-3403

 

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