The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that the National Merchant Marine Personnel Advisory Committee will conduct a series of meetings over three days in Dania Beach, FL to discuss issues relating to personnel in the United States Merchant Marine including the training, qualifications, certification, documentation, and fitness of mariners.
Area Maritime Security Committees 2021 Annual Report – Challenges,
Suggestions, Accomplishments, and Best Practices

The Office of Port and Facility Compliance is pleased to announce the publication of the consolidated Area Maritime Security Committees (AMSC) 2021 Annual Report, highlighting the status of, and work completed by the 43 AMSCs in 2021.
Federal Register Notice: National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; September 2022 meeting
The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee will meet to discuss matters relating to activities directly involved with, or in support of, the exploration of offshore mineral and energy resources, to the extent that such matters are within the jurisdiction of the United States Coast Guard.
TSA launches new online Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) renewal process
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) enhanced the renewal process for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC®) to help support critical transportation workers.
Policy Letter Update – Guidance on the audit scheme for vessels using a Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) option
The Coast Guard Office of Commercial Vessel Compliance (CG-CVC) has announced the release of CVC Policy Letter 18-01, CH.2, Guidance on the Audit Scheme for Vessels Using a Towing Safety Management System (TSMS) Option.