The Coast Guard has revised CG-ENG Policy Letter 01-16, titled “Portable Accommodation Modules (PAM) Guidance,” to increase flexibility by incorporating additional design standards and to implement a risk-based inspection process that streamlines
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Storis (WAGB 21) the first polar icebreaker acquired by the Coast Guard in more than 25 years, departed on its maiden voyage to safeguard U.S. sovereign interests
UPDATED: In the wake of the Felicity Ace incident, car carrier fires involving EVs continue to be a concern and in a post on X, USCG Alaska yesterday reported that it was
Aiming to cut the costs of underwater surveys on U.S..-flagged ships, the U.S. Coast Guard has released updated guidance (NVIC 01-89 Change 1) that streamlines the regulatory framework to reduce costs and
President Trump is nominating Adm. Kevin E. Lunday to serve as the 28th commandant of the Coast Guard. Until confirmed by the Senate, Lunday will continue serving as acting commandant, a position
The Coast Guard says that it has streamlined the process for reflagging foreign ships to be certificated under the American Registry, without compromising safety. In doing so, the USCG has consolidated the
After what CBS describes as “more than a week of oil shooting vertically out of an unused well off the coast of Louisiana,” a Unified Command, consisting of the Coast Guard and
Last month the Coast Guard issued a request for information (RFI) to assess the current capabilities of the U.S. and international maritime industrial base to support Arctic Security Cutter (ASC) icebreaker acquisition
The U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) reported last month that the Trump administration’s final Fiscal Year 2025 spending bill could include a provision for a new Arctic Security Cutter program that would operate
The Coast Guard today announced immediate action on executive orders issued by the White House Tuesday, surging assets to maritime borders. “The U.S. Coast Guard is the world’s premiere maritime law enforcement
