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.

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. 26, 2025

CG-ENG Policy Letter 03-25: Extended Validity Period of USCG Certificates of Approval for Personal Flotation Devices

The U.S. Coast Guard recently published CG-ENG Policy Letter 03-25 regarding the period of validity for Certificates of Approval (COA) of recreational personal flotation devices (PFDs).

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.