The National Marine Fisheries Service is issuing regulations under the Tuna Conventions Act to implement Resolution C-14-02 of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission by establishing requirements for any U.S. commercial fishing vessel that is 24 meters (78.74 feet) or more in overall length engaging in fishing activities for either tuna or tuna-like species in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
3/20/2015: Commercial fishing vessel engineers
The Coast Guard announces the availability of an updated policy letter that provides guidance to the upcoming enforcement of existing requirements for the proper credentialing of engineering officers.
1/5/2015: Commercial fishing vessels dispensing petroleum products
The Coast Guard is reopening the public comment period on the notice of proposed rulemaking entitled “Commercial Fishing Vessels Dispensing Petroleum Products,” published in August 2014.
12/15/2014: Implementation of new requirements for commercial fishing vessels
The Coast Guard published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 18-14 to remind commercial fishing industry about safety and equipment requirements.
