Sept. 18, 2024

Final Rule (FR): Great Lakes Pilotage Modernization

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the different phases of training and types of registrations for pilots who work on the Great Lakes, eliminates outdated practices and redundant requirements, and adds much needed structure regarding the billing dispute process.

Aug. 15, 2024

Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee Meeting

The Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee will meet in Massena, New York, to discuss matters relating to Great Lakes Pilotage, including review of proposed Great Lakes Pilotage regulations and policies. The meeting will be open to the public.

Aug. 9, 2024

National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee Seeks New Members

The Office of Merchant Mariner Credentialing is seeking applications for 11 membership positions on the National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee (NMERPAC).

March 26, 2024

Coast Guard releases Marine Safety Information Bulletin 02-24: Resumption of Billing TSMS Option User Fees and New User Fee Amounts for all Inspected Towing Vessels

The Coast Guard recently released Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 02-24: Resumption of Billing TSMS Option User Fees and New User Fee Amounts for all Inspected Towing Vessels.

March 15, 2024

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Mariner Credentialing Program Transformation

The Coast Guard has published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register proposing updates to the Merchant Mariner Credentialing Program (MCP) for the submission of information, fee payments, and technical updates.