Feb. 12, 2026

Notification of the Revocation of Facility Exemptions from the Port Security Advisory

The Coast Guard announced that it is revoking port facility exemptions from the Port Security Advisory for Cameroon, Iraq, and Madagascar and has issued a Port Security Advisory (PSA 1-26):  https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2026-02721. The actions listed in PSA 1-26 apply to vessels that arrive in the United States after visiting ports in Cameroon, Iraq, and Madagascar as described in that document.

Jan. 16, 2026

Notice of Public Meeting in Preparation for the Eleventh Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 13)

The Department of State will conduct a public meeting at 1:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, February 04, 2025, virtually via Microsoft Teams. The primary purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the eleventh session of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 13) to be held at IMO Headquarters, 4 Albert Embankment, London, SE 1 7SR on Monday, February 9th to Friday, February 13th, 2024.  The Federal Register Notice is available at: Federal Register: Notice of Public Meeting in Preparation for the Eleventh Session of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 13).

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.