Dec. 1, 2025

Monitoring Weather Conditions and Forecasts

The U.S. Coast Guard Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (CG-OES) has released a new Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) which provides vessel owners, operators and crews with guidance on available sources for marine weather information.

Dec. 1, 2025

Safety Orientations Onboard Offshore Supply Vessels

The U.S. Coast Guard Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (CG-OES) has released a new Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) which provides guidance for owners, operators and crews of offshore supply vessels, including liftboats.

Nov. 24, 2025

Cancellation of Marine Safety Center Technical Note 02-05

The U.S. Coast Guard announces the cancellation of Marine Safety Center Technical Note (MTN) 02-05, "Transfer to U.S. Flag under the USCG Alternate Compliance Program."

Nov. 19, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard’s 10th Annual Recognized Organization Summit

On 18 September 2025, the Coast Guard and its recognized organizations advanced data integrity, performance measurement, and emerging-technology oversight to support the Nation’s broader effort to restore American maritime strength.

Nov. 18, 2025

Federal Register Notice: Request for Information on Multi-Service Vessels and Vessels of Opportunity

The U.S. Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that it is seeking input from the public to better understand the operations of multi-service vessels (MSVs), specifically regarding the use of vessels of opportunity (VOOs).  Public feedback will help to assess the current state of MSVs and VOOs in support of the marine transportation system and oil spill response activities.