Sept. 4, 2026

Coast Guard clarifies user fees associated with Performance-Driven Certificate of Compliance Examinations for Foreign Tank Vessels.

The user fee schedule outlined in 46 CFR § 2.10 remains in effect for vessels credited with an annual examination via formal letter under the Performance-Driven Certificate of Compliance examination schedule.

Aug. 31, 2026

U.S. Coast Guard established the Office of Maritime Cybersecurity Policy

In order to proactively adapt to a rapidly changing world and ensure the continued safety and security of the Marine Transportation System against a continually-evolving threat landscape, the Coast Guard has established the Office of Maritime Cybersecurity Policy under the Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy.

Aug. 31, 2026

Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 05-26: Maritime Security Program (MSP) Select Eligibility

The Coast Guard recently released Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 05-26: Maritime Security Program (MSP) Select Eligibility.

Aug. 27, 2026

Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 04-26: Applicability of MTSA Cybersecurity Requirements to Inactive Vessels

MSIB 04-26 reinforces that MTSA cybersecurity requirements continue to apply to “Inactive” vessels that retain a valid Certificate of Inspection (COI) or Certificate of Compliance (COC), even during nonoperational periods.

Aug. 22, 2026

Update to Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 7-68, Notes on Inspection and Repair of Steel Hulls

The Coast Guard has published an update to Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 7-68, Notes on Inspection and Repair of Steel Hulls.