Oct. 11, 2024

CG-CVC Policy Letter 24-03 “Guidance for Vessel Requests to Participate in Hurricane Relief Operations”

The Coast Guard’s Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance is pleased to announce the publication of CG-CVC Policy Letter 24-03, Guidance for Vessel Requests to Participate in Hurricane Relief Operations.

Oct. 10, 2024

The Coast Guard’s role in implementing the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act

On Oct. 9, 2024, the EPA published a rulemaking titled the Vessel Incidental Discharge National Standards of Performance as required by the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act of 2018 (VIDA).

Oct. 7, 2024

Coast Guard Announces Conditions of Entry for Vessels Arriving from Sudan to Enhance U.S. Port Security

The Coast Guard has announced conditions of entry for vessels arriving from the Republic of Sudan in the Federal Register.

Oct. 7, 2024

National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies Application Deadline Extension

The U.S. Coast Guard is accepting applications to fill nineteen (19) vacancies on the National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee (NNAVSAC). This is a great opportunity for passionate individuals who want to make a real impact on the future of maritime navigation safety.

Oct. 3, 2024

Update to CVC Policy Letter 23-05 — Guidance on Surveillance Requirements for Certain Commercial Vessels That Do Not Carry Passengers

The Coast Guard has published change 1 to CVC Policy Letter 23-05 — Guidance on Surveillance Requirements for Certain Commercial Vessels That Do Not Carry Passengers. This update provides further clarity to the existing guidance regarding Title 46 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) to enhance vessel safety and address sexual assault and sexual harassment through mandated surveillance systems. The list of Policy Letters and Work Instructions can also be viewed on the Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) website.