The Coast Guard published a final rule to enhance Marine Transportation System cybersecurity. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3febb623

The National Boating Safety Advisory Committee January 2025 Virtual meeting has been cancelled. More info: tinyurl.com/bdt2zf3w

The Coast Guard has officially retired the Homeport platform on 4/12/25. Updates and alternatives will be shared on the new Homeport Solutions & News site. Read more: tinyurl.com/4yxbc36t

The U.S. Port State Control Annual Report for 2024 is here! Read more: tinyurl.com/5bp5ffpn

The Coast Guard has announced Change-2 to NVIC 01-13, simplifying reflagging and certification for foreign-built vessels eligible under the Maritime Security Program. Learn more: uscg.mil/reflag Full update: tinyurl.com/bdehaud7

The 2024 CTIME report is out. CG Cyber Command shares key cyber risks and trends shaping the Marine Transportation System. Read it: tinyurl.com/mv9u9dyh

Exhibit CG 141 from the Titan Marine Board of Investigation has been released and is available on DVIDS. View the footage here: dvidshub.net/video/963844/t… #TitanMBI

The Coast Guard has released NVIC 01-89 Change 1, updating UWILD guidance for U.S.-flagged vessels. Key changes: ROVs authorized, enrollment streamlined, costs reduced. Details: tinyurl.com/5a8t8ppc Questions: [email protected]

The Coast Guard has updated its Portable Accommodation Module policy to reduce inspection burdens and increase efficiency for offshore operations. See what’s new: tinyurl.com/5n7mydd6

The Titan MBI is in the final portion of its analysis phase and aims to complete the Report of Investigation by the end of the month. A final release date is not yet available, however the MBI's ROI will be released after the Commandant’s review is completed.

The Spring 2025 digital issue of Proceedings is here! Check it out now ➡️ tinyurl.com/pwfmw7xj

The Coast Guard Office of Design and Engineering Standards has issued Policy Letter 01-25, providing guidance on and authorizing the use of ABYC Standard C-5 for navigation lights on vessels under Titles 33 and 46 CFR. Read more: tinyurl.com/yrp3ccv6

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking applicants to fill 18 positions on the National Commercial Fishing Safety Advisory Committee. Applications are due by August 18, 2025. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3sh358k9

The Coast Guard’s cybersecurity rule for the Marine Transportation System is now in effect. Cyber incident reporting starts now. Training by Jan. 2026. Plans due July 2027. Details: tinyurl.com/bdeds3vw Docket: USCG-2022-0802

The Coast Guard Marine Board of Investigation has released its report on the Titan submersible, outlining key findings and safety recommendations. Read more: tinyurl.com/bdcun9cf

The FY 2025 Port Security Grant Program NOFO is open, with $90M available to strengthen port-wide risk management and protect Marine Transportation System infrastructure. Apply by Aug. 15, 2025 via go.fema.gov. Details: grants.gov/search-results…

The Coast Guard awarded a contract to modernize the Mariner Credentialing Program. NAVITA™ will streamline mariner credential and medical certificate applications, replacing today’s manual process. Read more: tinyurl.com/p636f6jz

NOTICE: This account will not be actively managed during the lapse in federal funding. Read more: dhs.gov/blog