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. 

Jan. 8, 2024

Notice of public meeting: IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction

The Department of State will conduct a public meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, both in-person at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and via teleconference. The primary purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the 10th session of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Subcommittee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 10) to be held at the IMO Headquarters in London, United Kingdom from Jan. 22 to Jan. 26, 2024.

Jan. 2, 2024

NCTSAC Update

The National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee (NCTSAC) was created in 2018, continuing the work of the legacy Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee (CTAC), in existence since 1949.

Jan. 2, 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 an update to MSIB 13-23 — Coast Guard Policies to Address Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response on Vessels. This update includes information on 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. In November of 2023, the Coast Guard released four policy documents to provide compliance guidance.