What is a CG-2692 Form?
A CG-2692 Form is a US Department of Homeland Security form, otherwise called the Report of Marine Casualty, Commercial Diving Casualty or OCS-Related Casualty. It is used to record and report casualties and accidents as described in the Code of Federal Regulations for vessels, commercial diving operations, and Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) facilities.
Who needs the CG-2692 Form?
The submitted CG-2692 report is used by the US Coast Guard to collect all the details to detect causes of reportable marine casualties and define and take preventative measures. The casualties that might take place include injury, death, property damage, environmental damage and dangerous conditions.
Is the CG-2692 Form accompanied by any other forms?
Generally, there is no need to accompany the Report of Marine Casualty by any other documents. However, if more than one barge caused or sustained damage in the accident, fill out and attach Form CG-2692A to the primary report.
When is the CG-2692 report form due?
The Report of Marine Casualty, Commercial Diving Casualty or OCS-Related Casualty must be filled out and submitted within 5 days after the casualty occurred.
How do I fill out the CG-2692 report form?
The content of the 3-page form is straightforward and there are a list of comprehensive instructions on how to properly fill out the document that should be checked before completing the report.
Where do I send the CG-2692 form?
The completed Report of Marine Casualty should be delivered to the Coast Guard Sector, Marine Safety Unit, or other relevant facility situated closest to the place of incident. The proper facility can be checked up at the US Coast Guard website: https://www.uscg.mil/top/units/