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U.S. Coast Alert

August 19, 2013

VRP Service Disruptions September 2 and 5-9, 2013.


The VRP program will be transitioning to the new Coast Guard Headquarters building September 5th  through September 9th, 2013. As a result, there will be a disruption to VRP service during this time. Staff will not have access to computers or phones. Additionally, September 2nd is a federal holiday, limiting VRP staff availability to September 3rd and 4th that week.


Please plan ahead to ensure that all upcoming submissions are made in a timely manner. Telephone numbers will remain the same.

  • Coast Guard Headquarters' new street address:


Commandant (CG-CVC)
ATTN: Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance US Coast Guard Stop 7501
2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE
WASHINGTON DC 20593- 7501
(Spell out Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE)

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