March 26, 2024

National Maritime Security Advisory Committee Membership Solicitation

The U.S. Coast Guard is accepting applications to fill seven vacancies on the National Maritime Security Advisory Committee.

Jan. 8, 2024

National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee Meeting

The National Chemical Transportation Safety Advisory Committee will conduct a series of subcommittee meetings over two days in League City, Texas, and a full committee meeting in Texas City, Texas, to discuss matters relating to the safe and secure marine transportation of hazardous materials.

Jan. 8, 2024

National Boating Safety Advisory Committee Meeting

The National Boating Safety Advisory Committee and its Subcommittees will meet virtually to discuss matters relating to national boating safety.  The virtual meeting will be open to the public. 

Jan. 8, 2024

Notice of public meeting: IMO Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction

The Department of State will conduct a public meeting at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, both in-person at Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and via teleconference. The primary purpose of the meeting is to prepare for the 10th session of the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) Subcommittee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC 10) to be held at the IMO Headquarters in London, United Kingdom from Jan. 22 to Jan. 26, 2024.

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clarify the different phases of training and types of registrations for pilots who work on the Great Lakes, eliminate outdated practices and redundant requirements, and adds much needed structure regarding the billing dispute process.