Advance Notice of Arrivals, Departures, and Certain Dangerous Cargoes

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The Coast Guard has amended the requirements for notice of arrival and departure by applying them to vessels over 300 gross tons and eliciting added information. In addition, the Coast Guard amended the requirement for all foreign vessels, regardless of the gross tonnage, to give notice of arrival and departure anywhere within the Seventh Coast Guard District. These changes are necessary for the Coast Guard to implement more efficiently its programs for safety of vessels and for protection of the marine environment. They should aid in the identification and elimination of substandard ships from U.S. waters, improve emergency response, and facilitate the enforcement of rules governing Certificates of Financial Responsibility.