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Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 02-25: Registration of Distress Alert Devices & Cancelling False Distress Alerts

April 21, 2025 | By Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance

The Coast Guard recently released Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 02-25: Registration of Distress Alert Devices & Cancelling False Distress Alerts. This bulletin reminds U.S. vessel owners and operators using distress alert devices of the importance and regulatory requirement to register these devices, as well as the requirements for cancelling false distress alerts.

For this, and other USCG MSIBs, please visit the Marine Safety Information Bulletins page at:  Marine Safety Information Bulletins (uscg.mil).

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