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Latest maritime news, rules and regulations from the flag state of United States of America

  Apr 02, 2024

USCG: Resumption of towing vessel inspection fees and fee structure updates

USCG issued MSIB 02/24 announcing the resumption of billing for inspection user fees, including new fee amounts, for TSMS Option vessels....

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  Mar 21, 2024

Guidelines for implementing the USCG Port State Control targeting program

The United States Coast Guard issued a revision of the MMS WI 021(2) regarding the targeting of foreign vessels for PSC examination....

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  Mar 19, 2024

USCG: Guidance on reporting security incidents and cyber threats in maritime transportation

The United States Coast Guard issued Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular No. 02-24 on security incident reporting....

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  Mar 06, 2024

USCG warning: hazards of discarded munitions in coastal waters

The United States Coast Guard on 20 February 2024 issued safety alert 02-24 warning about dangerous bycatch from discarded munitions....

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  Mar 04, 2024

USCG: Safety alert on potential interference of AIS reception whenever a VHF maritime radio is keyed

USCG on 20 February 2024 issued a safety alert 01-24 regarding the potential disruption of AIS broadcasts when a VHF maritime radio is keyed....

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  Feb 29, 2024

MARAD: Security threats to commercial vessels in key regions

US Maritime Administration issued an advisory regarding threats to commercial vessels in key regions....

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  Feb 26, 2024

USCG: Guidelines on qualification for national endorsements for LB and LB-LTD and STCW endorsements for PSC and PSC-LTD

USCG issued NVIC 01-24: Guidelines for national lifeboatman endorsements & STCW proficiency in survival craft/rescue boats....

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  Feb 09, 2024

NTSB issued a safety alert on the importance of personal locator devices

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a safety alert SA-088 titled Personal Locator Devices: Improve Your Chance of Rescue....

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  Feb 05, 2024

USCG issues update on guidelines for worksite exceptions and workboat designation

The US Coast Guard updated the guidelines for the designation of workboats and worksite exceptions under Subchapter M regulations....

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  Jan 16, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard Enhances Fire Safety Standards for Small Passenger Vessels

U.S. Coast Guard sets new fire safety standards for small passenger vessels, enhancing maritime safety and compliance....

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  Jan 15, 2024

U.S. Coast Guard Introduces Enhanced Measures for Sexual Assault and Harassment Prevention on Vessels

U.S. Coast Guard enacts new policies for sexual assault and harassment prevention on vessels, enhancing crew safety as per NDAA 2023....

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  Dec 19, 2023

USCG released an instruction and form for towing vessels

The United States Coast Guard has released an MMS work instruction for the...

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