National Vessel Documentation Center

Coast Guard application processing delays

Capt. Megan Dean, commander of Coast Guard Sector Miami, issues a certificate of inspection to Capt. Steven Johnson, captain of the Kirby tugboat Miami at the Port of Miami, July 20, 2018. Coast Guard photo/PO3 Brandon Murray.

In early January, the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) announced that it was experiencing delays in the time needed to issue Certificates of Documentation (CODs), Abstracts of Title (A/Ts), COD Renewals and other documentation. The Coast Guard said the delays were due to performance issues associated with its information technology (IT) System.

The Coast Guard said it recognized the need to minimize the effect on the maritime community and was working to resolve the issues as quickly...

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Coast Guard seeing COD delays

A Coast Guard crew verifes proper documentation and interview a boat operator and deckhand during a safety inspection at Monroe Harbor in Chicago, Aug. 19, 2017. Coast Guard photo/MCPO Alan Haraf

The National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) is experiencing delays in issuing Certificates of Documentation (COD) due to issues associated with its information technology (IT) system. The Coast Guard recognizes the need to minimize the effect on the maritime community.

The following guidance is provided:

Vessels Engaged on Domestic Voyages Only (Coastwise/Fisheries): Vessel(s) with an expired COD may continue to operate domestically on the previously issued trade endorsements provided a...

https://www.workboat.com/news/government/coast-guard-seeing-cod-delays/

Coast Guard not able to process commercial vessel documentation

A Coast Guard crew verifies proper documentation during a safety inspection in Chicago in August. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Master Chief Petty Officer Alan Haraf

Due to the lapse in federal funding, the Coast Guard’s National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) is not able to process commercial vessel documentation.

On its website, the NVDC says:

NOTICE: DUE TO THE LAPSE IN FEDERAL FUNDING, INFORMATION ON THIS WEBSITE MAY NOT BE UP TO DATE. TRANSACTIONS SUBMITTED VIA THIS WEBSITE MIGHT NOT BE PROCESSED AND WE CANNOT GUARANTEE A RESPONSE TO INQUIRIES UNTIL AFTER APPROPRIATIONS ARE ENACTED.

The NVDC is closed to the public until further notice. Phone service...

https://www.workboat.com/news/government/coast-guard-not-able-to-process/