The Office of Port and Facility Compliance is pleased to release the Office of Port and Facility Compliance 2020 Annual Report. This report highlights the efforts of CG-FAC and its partners to ensure the safety and security of doing business at our port communities.
Final Rule: Electronic Submission of Facility Operations and Emergency Manuals
On September 10, 2021 a final rule goes into effect which enables regulated facilities to electronically submit Operations Manuals and Emergency Manuals and electronically communicate with the Coast Guard.
Marine Transportation System (MTS) cyber spotlight
Editors note: This is the second in a series of articles addressing cyber risk management and cybersecurity within the Marine Transportation System (MTS). The maritime community is facing daily threats to their […]
MSIB: COVID 19 – Actions for Vessels Arriving in U.S. Ports – Update (Change 7)
The Coast Guard has published Change 7 to Marine Safety Information Bulletin 02-20 to provide updated guidance on the suspension of entry of nonimmigrants from India.
Marine Transportation System (MTS) cyber spotlight
This is the first in a series of articles addressing cyber risk management and cybersecurity within the Marine Transportation System (MTS).
MSIB: Exemptions to TWIC requirements related to COVID-19 – Update (Change 3)
The Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy has published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 13-20 – (Change 3) “Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Operations – Change 3” to provide updates to TWIC Reader Rule implementation and enforcement.
Coast Guard announces Guard Underway Foreign Passenger Vessel Course Examiner Contracting Opportunity
The Coast Guard has posted on beta.sam.gov the contracting opportunity for the Underway Foreign Passenger Vessel Examiner Course. The United States Coast Guard Cruise Ship National Center of Expertise (CSNCOE) has a […]
MSIB: Exemptions to TWIC requirements related to COVID-19 – Update (Change 2)
The Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy has published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 13-20 – (Change 2) “Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Operations – Change 2” to provide updates to TWIC Reader Rule implementation and enforcement.
2019 Area Maritime Security Committee of the Year: Puget Sound AMSC
In November the Puget Sound AMSC was named the recipient of the 2019 AMSC of the Year Award. Area Maritime Security Committees continue to provide the framework for communication and collaboration necessary to ensure our nation’s ports remain secure and resilient.
