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.

May 4, 2026

Coast Guard Announces Updates to QUALSHIP 21 and E-Zero Program Guidance

The Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) announces the publication of a revised Work Instruction, CVC-WI-002(2), updating the guidance and eligibility criteria for the Quality Shipping for the 21st Century (QUALSHIP 21) and E-Zero programs. These updates are intended to enhance the integrity and effectiveness of the programs, which recognize and reward high-quality, foreign-flagged vessels operating in U.S. waters.

Feb. 5, 2026

Guidance for Inspected Vessels Supporting Disaster Relief Operations

The Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CVC) has published CG CVC-WI-034(1), Requests for Inspected Vessels to Participate in Disaster Relief Operations. This Work Instruction (WI) provides guidance on permitting vessels to operate beyond the scope of their Certificate of Inspection when supporting disaster relief operations.

Jan. 2, 2026

Policy Letter: Acceptance of Aluminum Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinets on Weather Decks of Inspected Towing Vessels

The Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG) has issued Policy Letter 05-25, Acceptance of Aluminum Flammable Liquid Storage Cabinets on Weather Decks Of Inspected Towing Vessels.

Dec. 8, 2025

Re-solicitation for applications for the National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee

The United States Coast Guard is seeking applications for all eighteen positions on the National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee. If applicants have successfully submitted to the first solicitation the applicant does not need to re-apply.