March 3, 2023

MSIB: Transportation Worker Identification Credential(TWIC) reader rule delayed

On December 23, 2022, the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. 7776) was signed into law, which includes section 11804(c) that delays implementation of Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Reader Requirements for covered facilities until at least May 8, 2026.

March 2, 2023

Marine Safety Alert: Ensuring proper configuration of digital selective calling (DSC)-equipped radios

The Coast Guard Office of Investigations and Analysis has released Marine Safety Alert 03-23 to remind marine radio users of the importance and value of properly configuring their Digital Selective Calling (DSC)-equipped Very High Frequency (VHF) radios to enable proper function during an emergency situation.

Feb. 27, 2023

Final Rule: Great Lakes Pilotage Rates-2023 Annual Ratemaking and Review of Methodology

The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register the establishment of new base pilotage rates for the 2023 shipping season.

Feb. 24, 2023

MSIB: Updating contact information for TWIC and MMC eligibility determinations

The Coast Guard Inspections and Compliance Directorate has released Marine Safety Alert 02-23, to advise mariners to keep their contact information up to date with both TSA and the Coast Guard National Maritime Center (NMC) to assist in the timely resolution of TWIC eligibility issues should they arise.

Feb. 17, 2023

The Coast Guard is proud to announce the opening of the solicitation period for nominations of the Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Award for Excellence in Maritime Security.

The Coast Guard is proud to announce the opening of the solicitation period for nominations of the Rear Admiral Richard E. Bennis Award for Excellence in Maritime Security.