A graph representing GPS satellite slot and plane designations is now available on the Navigation Center’s Constellation Status page.
NVIC: Coast Guard roles, responsibilities regarding Offshore Renewable Energy Installations
This NVIC will assist the Coast Guard in providing input to the Lead Agency for environmental review and decision-making purposes. Additionally, this circular provides guidance to members of industry, port safety and security stakeholders, and the public on the Coast Guard’s role and responsibilities in the OREI application process.
U.S. Maritime Advisory 2019-12: Threats to Commercial Vessels by Iran
As a courtesy to our readers, Maritime Commons is sharing the content of U.S. Maritime Advisory 2019-012 to alert our readers that heightened military activity and increased political tensions in the Persian […]
Successful Voyages, Sustainable Planet: World Marine Aids to Navigation Day
During its General Assembly last year in Incheon, Republic of Korea, the International Association of Lighthouse and Marine Aids to Navigation Authorities established the first World Marine Aids to Navigation Day on July 1, 2019, with the theme of “Successful Voyages, Sustainable Planet.”
Coast Guard presents public service award to long-time mariner advocate
Rear Adm. Steven Andersen, the Coast Guard’s Judge Advocate General and Chief Counsel, presented Mr. Douglas Stevenson with a Meritorious Public Service Award, to honor his outstanding contributions to the United States Coast Guard and to all the mariners who make their living at sea.