Aug. 21, 2026

Request for Comments: Draft Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 02-99 Change 1 – Guidance on the Streamlined Inspection Program (SIP)

On 24 August 2026, the Coast Guard is scheduled to announce the availability of Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 02-99, Change 1, "Guidance on the Streamlined Inspection Program," in the Federal Register 2026-17216 under Docket No. USCG-2026-0041. This proposed update modernizes the program's guidance to reflect industry-wide advancements in digital recordkeeping, maintenance management systems, and third-party auditing, while shifting toward a risk-based verification model. Members of the public are invited to submit comments on the draft circular within 30 days of the publication date.

Aug. 6, 2026

Update to CG CVC-WI-032(2) U.S. Flagged Vessels Inspected Under Multiple Subchapters (“Multi-Service”)

The U.S. Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) has published updated guidance in CVC-WI-032(2) U.S. Flagged Vessels Inspected Under Multiple Subchapters (“Multi-Service”).

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.