Nov. 27, 2024

Coast Guard seeking information regarding possible establishment of Shipping Safety Fairways in the Gulf of Maine

The Coast Guard published an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) on November 19, 2024, to seek public input on the potential establishment of shipping safety fairways (‘‘fairways’’) in the Gulf of Maine. If you would be impacted by the establishment of such fairways, we encourage you to read the ANPRM and provide feedback on regulations.gov no later than January 21, 2025.

Nov. 27, 2024

Final Rule: Electronic Submission of Mariner Course Completion Data and Changes to Endorsement Titles

The Coast Guard has published a Final Rule requiring Coast Guard approved training providers to electronically submit student course completion data to the Coast Guard within 5 business days of completion. Additionally, this Final Rule, updates certain officer and rating endorsement to be gender neutral.

Nov. 19, 2024

National Maritime Security Advisory Committee Meeting; December 2024 Virtual Meeting

The National Maritime Security Advisory Committee will conduct a virtual meeting to discuss new Committee taskings on Cybersecurity Regulation Implementation, Regulatory/Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular Revisions, and Homeport Modernization. The virtual meeting will be open to the public.

Nov. 8, 2024

Call for Experts – National Academies of Science Study – Impacts on Shipping and Commercial, Tribal, and Recreational Fisheries from Development of Renewable Energy on the West Coast

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine is seeking suggestions for experts to participate in a new study to understand potential impacts of offshore renewable energy development on maritime traffic and fisheries (commercial, recreational, and Tribal) on the west coast in federal and state waters.

Nov. 7, 2024

Area Maritime Security Committees 2023 Annual Report

The Office of Port and Facility Compliance (CG-FAC) is pleased to announce the publication of a consolidated report on the status and work completed in 2023 by Area Maritime Security Committees.