The CG-2692 form, mandated by the Department of Homeland Security and administered by the U.S. Coast Guard, is a comprehensive report designed to cover a wide range of maritime incidents, including marine casualties, commercial diving accidents, and Outer Continental Shelf (OCS)-related casualties. This form serves a crucial role in enforcing safety regulations and fostering a culture of accountability and prevention in maritime operations.
Federal law requires the owner, agent, master, operator, or person in charge of a vessel or marine facility to file this report within five days of a reportable casualty. This requirement applies to U.S.-flag vessels in international waters, foreign-flag vessels in U.S. waters, and all vessels operating within OCS facilities under U.S. jurisdiction. Failure to file is a federal violation and may result in civil penalties.
The marine casualty report must be submitted whenever an incident results in any of the following: death of any person on board; injury to any person requiring professional medical treatment beyond first aid; loss of any person overboard; property damage exceeding $25,000; material damage that renders a vessel unseaworthy; or significant harm to the marine environment. For incidents posing immediate danger, notify the nearest Coast Guard unit immediately by the fastest available means.
The form requires detailed reporting across several sections. You will need to provide vessel or facility identification data, the category and description of the casualty, details about persons involved and their injuries, estimated property damage values, GPS coordinates of the incident location, alcohol and drug testing results where applicable, and a full narrative of the events leading up to and following the incident.
Depending on the nature of the incident, additional appendices must be attached alongside the main form. These include the Barge Addendum for incidents involving barges, the Drug and Alcohol Testing Addendum when chemical testing is required or ordered, the Personal Casualty Addendum for incidents involving injury or death, and the Involved Persons and Witnesses Addendum for events with multiple parties. Each appendix captures specific information to support the Coast Guard investigation and any regulatory review that follows.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Cg 2692 Form |
| Form Length | 3 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 45 sec |
| Other names | cg form 2692, cg 2692 form, casualty marine report, coast guard 2692 |