After a review of the comments received, the Coast Guard has determined that it is not necessary to revise the final report, and therefore considers it to be complete as published.
4/3/2017: New Vessel Identification Verification Service available today
The Coast Guard’s NAVCEN launched a new online tool today that allows the maritime industry to verify compliance with AIS requirements.
3/14/2017: Update on annual GLP rates
GLP 2016 rates will remain in effect.
2/15/2017: Rules governing Coast Guard personnel acceptance of in-kind transportation, travel and subsistence
The Coast Guard recently published a notice for its workforce governing acceptance of in-kind transportation, travel and subsistence when providing a service or thing of value to regulated industry or individuals at their request, and during the execution of prevention activities.
2/8/2017: Innovation in the maritime industry
Last week, Capt. John Mauger, commanding officer of the Marine Safety Center, spoke to the Passenger Vessel Association at the annual MARITRENDS convention about innovation in the maritime industry. As a courtesy to our audience, Maritime Commons is providing an excerpt of his remarks.