Aug. 22, 2026

Update to Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 7-68, Notes on Inspection and Repair of Steel Hulls

The Coast Guard has published an update to Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 7-68, Notes on Inspection and Repair of Steel Hulls.

Aug. 10, 2026

Expanding the Options for Vital Systems Piping

The Marine Safety Center (MSC) has expanded the range of material standards that can be used for vital systems piping.

July 21, 2026

In the Coast Guard’s Latest Issue of Proceedings: Recreational Boating Safety

The Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety is honored to showcase the National Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) Program and the volunteer work of the proud Coast Guard Auxiliary.

June 5, 2026

Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy (CG-5P) Publishes Guidance on Oversight of Unmanned, Autonomous and Remote-Control Operations

The Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy has published a new Work Instruction titled, Oversight of Unmanned, Autonomous, and Remote-Control Operations.

May 20, 2026

Coast Guard Announces Performance-Driven Certificate of Compliance Examination Schedule for Foreign Tank Vessels

The U.S. Coast Guard's Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) has implemented the "Performance-Driven Certificate of Compliance (COC) Examination Schedule" for foreign tank vessels. Authorized by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, this program modernizes the annual COC examination cycle. For high-performing vessels, a comprehensive performance review by the Coast Guard will now satisfy the annual examination requirement in lieu of a physical, on-board inspection.