Dec. 16, 2024

Final Rule: Updated Document Submission Process for Compliance with Electronic Records Mandate

The Coast Guard is issuing a final rule to update regulations that reflect the Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center’s processes and capabilities, as well as align regulations with statutory reporting timelines. The processes noted pertain to electronic file submissions, requirements for submission of original build evidence, and return of existing Certificates of Documentation (CODs). In addition, the time period related to reporting changes to COD information is updated to align with statute.

Dec. 13, 2024

Final Rule (FR): Great Lakes Pilotage Rates – 2025 Annual Review

The Coast Guard has established new pilotage rates for the 2025 shipping season.

Nov. 14, 2023

Federal Register Notice: Multi-Year Certificate of Documentation for Recreational Vessel Owners Final Rule

The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that we are issuing a final rule for recreational vessel owners to select a recreational vessel endorsement on a Certificate of Documentation (COD) with a validity of 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 years.

Feb. 16, 2023

Final Rule: Navigation and Navigable Waters, and Shipping; Technical, Organizational, and Conforming Amendment

This final rule makes non-substantive technical, organizational, and conforming amendments to existing Coast Guard regulations. This rule is a continuation of our practice of periodically issuing rules to keep our regulations up-to-date and accurate. This rule will have no substantive effect on the regulated public.