Bulletins - USCG

Reduced Visibility from the Navigation Bridge

Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Reader Rule Delayed

UPDATING CONTACT INFORMATION FOR TWIC® AND MMC ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS

Reporting Sexual Misconduct on U.S. Vessels

Draft Guidance | Coastal Zone Area Contingency Plan Architecture

Imperial Immersion Suit Cosmetic Defect

Changes to Survival Craft Equipment Requirements for US Vessels

Acceptance of IMO Code for Fire Safety Systems for Tank Vessel Inert Gas Systems – Double Block and Bleed NonReturn Device

LED radio interference to maritime VHF radio and AIS

USCG Marine Safety Alert 13-18 advised mariners of poor reception on VHF frequencies used for radiotelephone and automatic identification systems (AIS) when in the vicinity of light emitting diode (LED) lighting on-board ships (including navigation lights and deck lights). Consequentially, the Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM), a 501(c)(3) international non-profit scientif

CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS & ACTION

ENSURING THE VALIDITY OF MERCHANT MARINER CREDENTIALS AND ENDORSEMENTS

As a maritime employer, do you know how to verify the validity of merchant mariner credentials (MMCs) for current and prospective employees? This is an important question to consider when deciding whether to hire, promote, or discipline a merchant mariner. It is also critical step to ensure the overall safety of your maritime operations. As such, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) has implem

High Frequency Voice Distress Watchkeeping will cease at most locations on 7 February 2022

The U.S. Coast Guard will cease monitoring all High Frequency (HF) shortwave voice distress frequencies within the contiguous United States and Hawaii on 7 February 2022 at 0000 UTC. HF voice distress watchkeeping will continue unaffected in Alaska and Guam. HF watchkeeping on HF distress and safety digital selective calling (DSC) frequencies will continue at all locations.

Procedural Clarification: Continuous Synopsis Records

his MSIB clarifies the process for applications for Continuous Synopsis Records (CSR). MSIB 003-14 on this subject is hereby cancelled.

Commercial Fishing Vessel Alternative-to-Class Requirements

The purpose of this bulletin is to apprise fishing vessel owners/operators of requirements that apply to the new construction, survey, and maintenance of certain commercial fishing vessels. In lieu of the commercial fishing vessel classing requirements in Title 46 United States Code (USC) §4503(a), certain vessels may meet alternative requirements as specified in 46 USC §4503(d).

Towing Vessel International Certificates Requirements and Certificate of Inspection Routes

U.S. flag towing vessel owners and operators are reminded that the vessel must possess the appropriate certificates and endorsements for the intended voyage. International certificates and certain equipment is required prior to embarking on international voyages1 including voyages to Canada and Mexico. Failure to present valid international certificates and demonstrate operation of equipment m

CONTINUED AWARENESS: ACTIVE EXPLOITATION OF SOLARWINDS SOFTWARE

The Coast Guard continues to monitor the maritime impact from the ongoing Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) cyber incident in the United States, as previously reported in Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB): 25-20. For more details, please see the Joint Statement by the recently established Cyber Unified Coordination Group (UCG) composed of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Cyber

Improving Fishing Vessel Stability

It has been three years since the release of USCG Marine Safety Alert (MSA) 11-17. Since then, additional commercial crab fishing vessels have sunk, resulting in losses of life due to stability related conditions. In addition to the information communicated in MSA 11-17, this bulletin is intended to be informational to assist mariners in identifying ways to improve their stability awareness. Pl

URGENT NOTICE: ACTIVE EXPLOITATION OF POPULAR NETWORK MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE SOLARWINDS

Effect of the IMO OSV Chemical Code on the Carriage of Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk on U.S. Flagged Offshore Supply Vessels

Updated IMO OSV Chemical Code mandates new safety and carriage standards for hazardous substances on U.S. offshore supply vessels.

Recommendation for Pilot Transfer Arrangements

USCG urges strict compliance with SOLAS standards for pilot transfer arrangements to prevent boarding accidents and ensure maritime safety.