National Cargo Bureau

The National Cargo Bureau (NCB) a not-for-profit marine surveying organization charged with assisting the U.S. Coast Guard with carrying out the provisions of the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea.

[1] The NCB was formed by a group of marine underwriters and the Coast Guard for the purpose of reducing losses of grain ships.

Grain ships have unique stability issues and are prone to capsize if loaded improperly.

National Cargo Bureau personnel may conduct preliminary incident or casualty investigations on behalf of flag administrations, liaising with other parties of interest as appropriate.

National Cargo Bureau personnel may be called upon to attend on board and provide advice on behalf of various flag administrations for a wide variety of purposes, including: (Training is available at their offices, on-site, and on-line)