June 1, 2026

Coast Guard to modernize mariner credentialing experience through NAVITA

The U.S. Coast Guard is modernizing the mariner credentialing experience through the development of NAVITA, a new digital platform designed to streamline the MMC application and issuance process for mariners.

June 1, 2026

Update to CG CVC-WI-013(8) Towing Vessel Inspections Under TSMS Option and Creation of CVC-WI-038(1) Subchapter M Third-Party Organization (TPO) Guidance

The U.S. Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) has published updated guidance in CVC-WI-013(8) Towing Vessel Inspections Under TSMS Option and CVC-WI-038(1) Subchapter M Third-Party Organization (TPO) Guidance.

May 26, 2026

Notice of Public Meetings for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Atlantic Coast and Gulf of Maine Shipping Safety Fairways

The Coast Guard is reopening the comment period for the shipping safety fairways along the Atlantic Coast notice of proposed rulemaking with the Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement and hosting public meetings for review and comment.

May 20, 2026

Coast Guard Announces Performance-Driven Certificate of Compliance Examination Schedule for Foreign Tank Vessels

The U.S. Coast Guard's Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) has implemented the "Performance-Driven Certificate of Compliance (COC) Examination Schedule" for foreign tank vessels. Authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, this program modernizes the annual COC examination cycle. For high-performing vessels, a comprehensive performance review by the Coast Guard will now satisfy the annual examination requirement in lieu of a physical, on-board inspection.

May 19, 2026

2025 Port State Control Annual Report Posted

The Coast Guard’s Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance has released the 2025 U.S. Port State Control Annual Report, highlighting key statistics and compliance trends regarding international maritime regulations. The report notes that while 8,999 safety exams were conducted, the annual detention rate decreased to 0.85 percent, with fewer detentions related to fire safety and lifesaving systems. This publication serves as a critical resource for the global maritime industry to monitor safety performance and the effectiveness of recognized organizations.