Nov. 18, 2025

Federal Register Notice: Request for Information on Multi-Service Vessels and Vessels of Opportunity

The U.S. Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that it is seeking input from the public to better understand the operations of multi-service vessels (MSVs), specifically regarding the use of vessels of opportunity (VOOs).  Public feedback will help to assess the current state of MSVs and VOOs in support of the marine transportation system and oil spill response activities. 

Sept. 3, 2025

Coast Guard Announces Conditions of Entry for Vessels Arriving from Suriname

The Coast Guard has announced that it will impose conditions of entry on vessels arriving from the Republic of Suriname and has issued a Port Security Advisory (PSA 4-25). https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2025-16845. The actions listed in PSA 4-25 apply to vessels that arrive in the United States after visiting ports in Suriname, as described in that document.

June 20, 2025

National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies

The U.S. Coast Guard is requesting applications to fill eighteen (18) vacancies on the National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee (Committee). The National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee is a Federal advisory committee.

May 8, 2025

National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee Seeks New Member

The U.S. Coast Guard is re-soliciting applications from persons interested in membership on the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (Committee) to fill one vacant position representing entities engaged in offshore oil exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf adjacent to Alaska.

March 19, 2025

Coast Guard Announces Conditions of Entry for Vessels Arriving from Cuba

The Coast Guard has announced conditions of entry for vessels arriving from the Republic of Cuba in the Federal Register.