Jan. 8, 2026

Modernized Lighting Standards on Small Passenger Vessels

The Marine Safety Center has expanded the range of lighting standards that will be accepted on small passenger vessels.

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.

Nov. 18, 2025

Dissolution of the Ship Structure Committee

On July 15, 2025, the decision was made in a Special Session meeting that the Ship Structure Committee (SSC) would be dissolved.

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.