The Coast Guard announced in the Federal Register that it is extending the comment period for the notice of study and request for comments for the Port Access Route Study: Alaskan Arctic Coast until June 30, 2020.
2/28/2017: F/V Destination marine board of investigation convenes
The U.S. Coast Guard has convened a Marine Board of Investigation into the loss of F/V Destination and its six crewmembers. A Marine Board of Investigation is the highest level of investigation in the Coast Guard.
3/18/2016: National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; vacancies
The Coast Guard seeks applications six positions on the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee to advise on the exploration of offshore mineral and energy resources.
1/21/2015: Arctic initiatives and efforts
Read about Arctic initiatives including the Arctic Waterway Safety Committee and the new Executive Order to enhance coordination of national efforts!
9/5/2014: Coast Guard speaks on the Polar Code in Alaska
Coast Guard officials joined regional stakeholders on August 29, 2014 in Anchorage, Ala. to talk about the Polar Code, an international code for ships operating in Arctic and Antarctic waters.