June 16, 2026

Cyber Command Releases Fifth Annual Cyber Trends and Insights in the Marine Environment (CTIME) Report

The U.S. Coast Guard continues its commitment to securing critical systems in the Marine Transportation System (MTS) by collaborating with the maritime industry to share best practices and provide insights into evolving cyber risks. The full report contains insights and recommendations valuable for all Coast Guard units and organizations ranging from large, cyber-mature organizations to small businesses looking to build out their own cybersecurity programs.

Dec. 17, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard establishes Maritime Nuclear Policy Division

The Coast Guard recently announced the establishment of the Maritime Nuclear Policy Division. This new division, created within the Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG), supports Coast Guard Force Design 2028 and administration priorities to revitalize American maritime industries and advance emerging technologies.

Nov. 26, 2025

Publication of Cybersecurity Training and Incident Reporting Guidance and Policy Documents: Policy Letter 01-25 and Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 02-24, Change (CH) 1

The Coast Guard recently released CG-5PC Policy Letter 01-25, Cybersecurity for Personnel with Access to Information Technology (IT) or Operational Technology (OT) Systems, on October 10, 2025. This policy supports recent Cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation System regulations, specifically requirements stated under 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 101.650(d).

July 16, 2025

Final Rule: Cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation System – Implementation Timeline

The Coast Guard is implementing the final rule’s timeline as published in the final rule published in the Federal Register. The Coast Guard will also exercise its Captain of the Port authority to ensure cybersecurity requirements on foreign flag vessels entering United States ports are being met.

Jan. 17, 2025

Final Rule: Cybersecurity in the Marine Transportation System

The Coast Guard has published a final rule in the Federal Register to update cybersecurity requirements for U.S.-flagged vessels, Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) facilities, and facilities subject to Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (MTSA).