Aug. 14, 2026

MSIB 03-26: Update to Reporting Sexual Misconduct and Harassment on U.S. Vessels

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 updated 46 U.S.C. 10104 with a definition for harassment. Responsible entities of US vessels are required to report incidents that meet the definition of harassment to the US Coast Guard. The definition of harassment includes conduct prohibited by existing federal anti-discrimination statutes, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. This safety bulletin is provided to provide clarifying information on mandatory reporting with updates from the NDAA 2026.

Aug. 14, 2026

Bring Your Maritime Experience Ashore: NMC Hiring Credentialed Mariners Nationwide

The U.S. Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center is seeking experienced U.S. Merchant Mariners for shoreside federal positions that support the credentialing, training, and examination of the nation’s maritime workforce.

Aug. 13, 2026

Mariner Credentialing Program (MCP) Transformation

The Mariner Credentialing Program (MCP) Transformation represents a comprehensive reform of U.S. merchant mariner credentialing. It aims to meet the needs of the maritime industry by removing obsolete requirements, integrating modern training technology, and introducing digital-first tools to serve stakeholders more efficiently. Process improvements such as the Application Submission and Additional Information Portal (ASAP) and the emailing of medical certificates have already provided improvements.

Aug. 10, 2026

Expanding the Options for Vital Systems Piping

The Marine Safety Center (MSC) has expanded the range of material standards that can be used for vital systems piping.

Aug. 6, 2026

Update to CG CVC-WI-032(2) U.S. Flagged Vessels Inspected Under Multiple Subchapters (“Multi-Service”)

The U.S. Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) has published updated guidance in CVC-WI-032(2) U.S. Flagged Vessels Inspected Under Multiple Subchapters (“Multi-Service”).