Nov. 21, 2023

Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 03-23: Guidance on Navigational Safety In and Around Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREI)

The Coast Guard has published Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 03-23: Guidance on Navigational Safety In and Around Offshore Renewable Energy Installations (OREI).

Nov. 21, 2023

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM): Great Lakes Pilotage Modernization

The Coast Guard is proposing to amend certain Great Lakes Pilotage regulatory requirements to align with current Coast Guard and U.S. pilot association operations and pilotage practices. This proposed rule would clarify the different phases of training and types of registrations for pilots who work on the Great Lakes, eliminate outdated practices and redundant requirements, and adds much needed structure regarding the billing dispute process.

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.

Nov. 14, 2023

Federal Register Notice: Multi-Year Certificate of Documentation for Recreational Vessel Owners Final Rule

The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that we are issuing a final rule for recreational vessel owners to select a recreational vessel endorsement on a Certificate of Documentation (COD) with a validity of 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 years.

Nov. 6, 2023

Announcement: CG-ENG website updated for electronic record books

The Coast Guard has published an initial list of electronic record books that have received an acknowledgment of assessment, as per Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 01-23. This list will be updated periodically.