Nov. 15, 2023

New Policies Related to Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response on Commercial Vessels

The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 introduced important updates to various laws within Title 46 of the United States Code (U.S.C.) to enhance crew safety and address sexual assault and sexual harassment. Key changes include mandated surveillance systems, crew training, reporting procedures, and master key controls on select vessels.

Sept. 29, 2023

Marine Safety Information Bulletin 11-23 Released: Properly Providing Fuel Type(s) on Notices of Arrival

MSIB 11-23 was released to alert industry to the changes recently incorporated on the notice of arrival (NOA) form.

May 18, 2023

MSIB: Eligibility of American Samoans for U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential

The Coast Guard has published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 07-23, to provide notice that an American Samoan may be eligible for a U.S. Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC).

May 1, 2023

Information on delays in the production of merchant mariner credentials

The U.S. Coast Guard recently published a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB 6-23) and NMC bulletin explaining that it is experiencing delays in the production of merchant mariner credentials (MMCs).

April 12, 2023

MSIB: Fire safety on small passenger vessels

The Coast Guard has published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 05-23, Fire Safety on Small Passenger Vessels, which encourages owners and operators to do a self-assessment of the fire safety of their vessel(s).