Dec. 17, 2025

U.S. Coast Guard establishes Maritime Nuclear Policy Division

The Coast Guard recently announced the establishment of the Maritime Nuclear Policy Division. This new division, created within the Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG), supports Coast Guard Force Design 2028 and administration priorities to revitalize American maritime industries and advance emerging technologies.

Dec. 17, 2025

Policy Letter: Foam Fire Extinguishing Systems and Portable Foam Extinguishers – Guidance on SOLAS Regulations Prohibiting PFOS

The Office of Design and Engineering Standards (CG-ENG) has issued Policy Letter 04-25, Foam Fire Extinguishing Systems and Portable Foam Extinguishers – Guidance on SOLAS Regulations Prohibiting PFOS.

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.

April 10, 2025

Coast Guard Policy Change for Foreign Flagged Vessels Transiting in the Great Lakes Region

The U.S. Coast Guard is making a policy change that will allow the issuance of Captain of the Port (COTP) orders to direct vessel movements (e.g., to anchor, delay transit) in order to conduct law enforcement boardings of Canadian-bound, foreign-flagged (non-Canadian) vessels in the Great Lakes region.

Aug. 9, 2024

Data availability in support of Navigation Safety Risk Assessments for Offshore Renewable Energy Installations.

The Coast Guard established a Geographic Information System (GIS) layer for OREI developers to access Coast Guard case data required to be analyzed under NVIC 02-23. This data is required to complete a Navigation Safety Risk Assessment as part of the Construction and Operations Plan for Offshore renewable Energy Installations, required by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.