Dec. 1, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard Updates Ballast Water FAQs: Key Insights for Maritime Professionals

The U.S. Coast Guard Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (CG-OES) has released an updated "Ballast Water Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQs), dated November 18, 2025. This revised document provides critical guidance for vessel operators, manufacturers, and maritime professionals on ballast water management regulations and compliance.

Dec. 1, 2025

Safety Orientations Onboard Offshore Supply Vessels

The U.S. Coast Guard Office of Operating and Environmental Standards (CG-OES) has released a new Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) which provides guidance for owners, operators and crews of offshore supply vessels, including liftboats.

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).

Nov. 26, 2025

CG-ENG Policy Letter 03-25: Extended Validity Period of USCG Certificates of Approval for Personal Flotation Devices

The U.S. Coast Guard recently published CG-ENG Policy Letter 03-25 regarding the period of validity for Certificates of Approval (COA) of recreational personal flotation devices (PFDs).

Nov. 24, 2025

Cancellation of Marine Safety Center Technical Note 02-05

The U.S. Coast Guard announces the cancellation of Marine Safety Center Technical Note (MTN) 02-05, "Transfer to U.S. Flag under the USCG Alternate Compliance Program."