This Circular provides the maritime industry and U.S. Coast Guard personnel with uniform guidance for foreign flag vessels eligible for a Certificate of Inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard under provisions of Title 46 U.S. Code 53102, or a voluntary sealift support program. For the purpose of this NVIC, the term MSP includes other voluntary sealift support programs administered by MARAD.

USCG NVIC 01-13, CH-1