May 19, 2026

2025 Port State Control Annual Report Posted

The Coast Guard’s Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance has released the 2025 U.S. Port State Control Annual Report, highlighting key statistics and compliance trends regarding international maritime regulations. The report notes that while 8,999 safety exams were conducted, the annual detention rate decreased to 0.85 percent, with fewer detentions related to fire safety and lifesaving systems. This publication serves as a critical resource for the global maritime industry to monitor safety performance and the effectiveness of recognized organizations.

May 4, 2026

Coast Guard Announces Updates to QUALSHIP 21 and E-Zero Program Guidance

The Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) announces the publication of a revised Work Instruction, CVC-WI-002(2), updating the guidance and eligibility criteria for the Quality Shipping for the 21st Century (QUALSHIP 21) and E-Zero programs. These updates are intended to enhance the integrity and effectiveness of the programs, which recognize and reward high-quality, foreign-flagged vessels operating in U.S. waters.

June 16, 2025

Why Coast Guard Research Is Essential to Every Mission

The Spring 2025 issue of Proceedings honors over five decades of innovation at the U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center. Explore how the RDC's legacy of problem-solving and partnership continues to shape the future of Coast Guard missions.

Aug. 25, 2023

Announcing Availability of Draft National Guidance on Offshore Munitions for Public Comment and Public Informational Webinar

On August 25, 2023, the U.S. Committee on the Marine Transportation System published a notice of availability for a 30-day public comment period on its proposed National Guidance for Industry on Responding to Munitions and Explosives of Concern in U.S. Federal Waters. Additionally, the public is invited to register for an upcoming Munitions and Explosives of Concern National Guidance Webinar on September 7, 2023, from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. ET.