Sept. 4, 2026

Coast Guard clarifies user fees associated with Performance-Driven Certificate of Compliance Examinations for Foreign Tank Vessels.

The user fee schedule outlined in 46 CFR § 2.10 remains in effect for vessels credited with an annual examination via formal letter under the Performance-Driven Certificate of Compliance examination schedule.

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.