USCG: Update to marine credentials requirements
The US Coast Guard released the third update to Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Operations, in a bid to ensure an uninterrupted domestic supply chain amid COVID-19.
Read moreThe US Coast Guard released the third update to Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Operations, in a bid to ensure an uninterrupted domestic supply chain amid COVID-19.
Read moreThe US Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued its 42nd BWMS Type Approval Certificate to Chinese manufacturer Wuxi Brightsky Electronic Co., Ltd.
Read moreAn engine fire on April 28, onboard the US container ship President Eisenhower set the boat adrift about 24 miles off the Gaviota Coast.
Read moreThe US Coast Guard has proposed an update of the electrical engineering regulations for commercial vessels in 46 CFR Subchapter J in a bid to keep up with the new technology advancements.
Read moreThe US Coast Guard issued Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 05-21 to provide a brief overview of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Worldwide Navigational Warnings Service.
Read moreThe US White House has tapped Vice Adm. Linda Fagan to serve as the Coast Guard’s new vice commandant, which would make her the service’s first woman to receive four stars, the USCG announced today.
Read moreThe US Coast Guard announced on Monday it is suspending its search for the eight remaining missing Seacor Power lift boat crewmembers, 8 miles south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana.
Read moreThe US Coast Guard Marine Safety Center issued its 41st USCG BWMS Type Approval Certificate to Hamburg-based manufacturer SKF Marine GmbH.
Read moreA new USCG analysis shows that the number of vessels discharging unmanaged ballast water within 12 nm has reduced in the last year, but it is uncertain if this is linked to ballast water best management practices (BMP) recommended by USCG in 2019.
Read moreThe US Coast Guard and multiple good Samaritan vessels rescued six people from a capsized commercial vessel on April 13, and are now searching for more 8 miles south of Port Fourchon.
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