The Coast Guard invites comments from owners and operators of vessels on the streamlined inspection program.
9/17/2014: Regulatory correction – Implementation of the amendments to International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, and changes to national endorsements
The Coast Guard published a regulatory correction for the implementation of the amendments to STCW, 1978, and changes to national endorsements.
9/16/2014: Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy answers questions about role of social media in Coast Guard policy
The Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy clarifies the Coast Guard’s use of social media to discuss Coast Guard goals, objectives and policy positions with the maritime community.
9/15/2014: Dry cargo residue discharges in the Great Lakes
A new final rule is now in effect for the operation of U.S. and foreign vessels carrying bulk dry cargo on the U.S. waters of the Great Lakes.
9/15/2014: Imposition of conditions of entry for certain vessels arriving to the United States from Cambodia
The Coast Guard is removing the exception from conditions of entry on vessels arriving the U.S. from certain ports in Cambodia and will impose conditions of entry on all vessels arriving from Cambodian ports.
