Nov. 13, 2025

Issuance of Marine Safety Center Technical Note (MTN) 01-25: Guidance for Submitting Design Risk Assessments of Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Fueled Vessels

To enhance service delivery in response to requests from maritime industry partners, the Marine Safety Center (MSC) has issued guidance on preparing and submitting risk assessments for LNG-fueled vessels.

July 8, 2025

Announcement: CG-ENG Policy Letter 01-25: USCG Acceptance of Navigation Lights Meeting American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Standard ABYC C-5

The Coast Guard Office of Design and Engineering Standards has released CG-ENG Policy Letter 01-25, titled: USCG Acceptance of Navigation Lights Meeting American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) Standard ABYC C-5.

Dec. 13, 2024

Lifejacket Approval Harmonization; Final Rule

The Coast Guard amends the approval requirements and follow-up program requirements for lifejackets and personal flotation devices by incorporating new standards to replace existing legacy standards.

May 13, 2024

CG-ENG Policy Letter for Ship-to-Ship Transfer of Hazardous Materials Other Than Oil

On 7 May 2024, the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG) published Policy Letter 02-24, Guidance on Commandant Approval of Lightering and Ship to Ship Transfer Operations Involving Hazardous Materials Other Than Oil.

April 22, 2024

Announcement: CG-ENG Policy Letter 01-24: Guidance Regarding Devices that Alter Maneuvering Characteristics of Ships

The U.S. Coast Guard Office of Design and Engineering Standards issued a new Policy Letter outlining guidance for when devices such as Engine Power Limiters (EPLs) and Shaft Power Limiters (SHaPoLis) should be engaged and disengaged in U.S. waters.