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Jan. 25, 2024

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Atlantic Coast Shipping Safety Fairways

The Coast Guard is proposing a major rulemaking establishing a system of shipping safety fairways along the Atlantic Coast.

Jan. 10, 2024

Report of the Investigation into the Circumstances Surrounding the Sinking of the Commercial Fishing Vessel Scandies Rose

The Coast Guard’s Office of Investigations and Casualty Analysis (CG-INV) recently posted a Report of Investigation (ROI) to Marine Casualty Reports (uscg.mil) regarding the sinking and loss of the commercial fishing vessel Scandies Rose south of Sutwik Island, AK resulting in the loss of five lives Dec. 31, 2019. This investigation was a formal Marine Board of Investigation (MBI) convened by the Commandant of the Coast Guard. 

Jan. 10, 2024

Update to MSIB 13-23 — Coast Guard Policies to Address Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response on Vessels

The Coast Guard has published change 2 to MSIB 13-23 — Coast Guard Policies to Address Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response on Vessels. This update provides further clarity to the existing frequently asked questions from the public regarding changes to Title 46 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) to enhance vessel safety and address sexual assault and sexual harassment.

Jan. 8, 2024

National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee Meeting

The National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee will conduct a series of subcommittee meetings over two days in League City, Texas, and a full committee meeting in Texas City, Texas, to discuss matters relating to the safe and secure marine transportation of hazardous materials.

Jan. 8, 2024

National Boating Safety Advisory Committee Meeting

The National Boating Safety Advisory Committee and its Subcommittees will meet virtually to discuss matters relating to national boating safety.  The virtual meeting will be open to the public. 

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