July 6, 2026

New Coast Guard Accepted Organization

The Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance, Fishing Vessel Safety Division (CG-CVC-3) is pleased to announce that the National Association of Marine Surveyors (NAMS) has been approved as a Coast Guard “Accepted Organization”, authorized to perform vessel new construction project oversight and certifications in accordance with 46 U.S.C. § 4503(d)(2).

July 1, 2026

COAST GUARD HOLDS MARITIME NUCLEAR INDUSTRY WORKSHOP

The United States Coast Guard Maritime Nuclear Policy Division (CG-ENG-6), in collaboration with the United States Center for Maritime Innovation (USCMI), held a workshop on June 23, 2026 in Washington, DC to explore the future of nuclear power in commercial maritime operations.

June 26, 2026

Advancing Marine Inspector Competence Through Modernized Ready Learning

The U.S. Coast Guard continues to prioritize workforce competence by advancing a service‑wide commitment to modernized ready learning. In support of this effort, the Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG‑CVC) and Force Readiness Command (FORCECOM) have partnered to design a forward‑looking performance support solution that aligns with senior leadership’s vision for a modern, capable, and confident inspection workforce.

May 20, 2026

Coast Guard Announces Performance-Driven Certificate of Compliance Examination Schedule for Foreign Tank Vessels

The U.S. Coast Guard's Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) has implemented the "Performance-Driven Certificate of Compliance (COC) Examination Schedule" for foreign tank vessels. Authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, this program modernizes the annual COC examination cycle. For high-performing vessels, a comprehensive performance review by the Coast Guard will now satisfy the annual examination requirement in lieu of a physical, on-board inspection.

May 12, 2026

New CVC-WI-037(1) Articulated Tug-Barge (ATB) Vessel Manning: James Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023, H.R. 7776, SEC. 11508

The U.S. Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) has published guidance in CVC-WI-037(1): Articulated Tug-Barge (ATB) Vessel Manning, regarding issuance of Certificate of Inspection to certain articulated tug-barge (ATB) units inspected under 46 CFR Subchapter M – towing vessels.