July 21, 2026

In the Coast Guard’s Latest Issue of Proceedings: Recreational Boating Safety

The Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety is honored to showcase the National Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Program and the volunteer work of the proud Coast Guard Auxiliary.

July 16, 2026

How Navita™ Addresses Major Mariner Pain Points

For decades, the Merchant Mariner Credentialing (MMC) process has relied on manual, paper-based workflows that inadvertently create bottlenecks for both mariners and the Coast Guard. Navita™ shifts mariner credentialing from a reactive, error-prone paper process to a proactive, guided digital experience. Currently, many processing delays stem from simple administrative errors. When an application is submitted with missing information or incorrect fees, the National Maritime Center (NMC) must pause processing, costing mariners valuable time. Navita™ addresses these historical pain points through smart automation and a guided user interface.

July 9, 2026

FY2026 Port Security Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity

On June 24, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year 2026 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP).

July 6, 2026

New Coast Guard Accepted Organization

The Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance, Fishing Vessel Safety Division (CG-CVC-3) is pleased to announce that the National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS) has been approved as a Coast Guard “Accepted Organization”, authorized to perform vessel new construction project oversight and certifications in accordance with 46 U.S.C. § 4503(d)(2).

July 2, 2026

Navita™ and the Coast Guard’s Digital Transformation

As part of the Coast Guard’s Digital Transformation (DTX) strategy, modernization efforts are increasingly focused on improving user experience, streamlining processes, and creating more connected digital services for mariners and maritime stakeholders. Navita™ supports this vision by transitioning from the legacy, paper-driven Merchant Mariner Licensing and Documentation (MMLD) application toward a more modern, self-service digital experience.