June 26, 2023

Marine Safety Center issues Ballast Water Management System (BWMS) Type Approval Certificate to Shanghai Electric Cyeco Environmental Technology Co., Ltd

The Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued the 51st U.S. Coast Guard BWMS Type Approval Certificate to Shanghai Electric Cyeco Environmental Techology Co., Ltd. after a detailed review of the manufacturer’s type approval application determined the system meets the requirements of 46 CFR 162.060.

June 26, 2023

Coast Guard Office of Marine Environmental Response Policy seeking public input on Maritime Oil Spill Response Plan Advisory Group

The Coast Guard’s Office of Marine Environmental Response Policy (CG-MER) is still seeking input from the public on the Maritime Oil-Spill Response Plan Advisory Group recommendations for changes to the Coast Guard’s Vessel Response Plan (VRP) program and policies in the Federal Register (Docket No. USCG-2022-0702).

June 1, 2023

Federal Register Notice: National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee June Virtual Meeting

National Navigation Safety Advisory Committee; June 2023 Virtual Meeting

May 30, 2023

Cybersecurity Alert

The Coast Guard would like to amplify the recently released Joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) that highlights recent People’s Republic of China (PRC) sponsored cyber activity seen across U.S. critical infrastructure, including the Marine Transportation System (MTS).

May 18, 2023

MSIB: Eligibility of American Samoans for U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential

The Coast Guard has published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 07-23, to provide notice that an American Samoan may be eligible for a U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC).