Category: U.S. Coast Guard
Lifejacket Inspection Reminder
A PVA Member recently had to replace more than 200 Type I lifejackets during a U.S. Coast Guard inspection after inspectors determined the lifejacket [...]
Mariner Credential Extension and Improving Processing Times
PVA crew members that have credentials impacted by the 2026 lapse in appropriations and continued processing delays will get some relief. The U.S. Co [...]
U.S. Coast Guard Recognizes Helm Operations Digital Logbook Solution
Helm Operations, a fleet management software company for the maritime industry, announced that Helm CONNECT Logbook has received official recognition [...]
U.S. Coast Guard Terminates Multiple Illegal Charters in Florida
A law enforcement crew from U.S. Coast Guard Station Cortez recently terminated an illegal charter near Anna Maria Island on the west coast of Florid [...]
Important Update on U.S. Coast Guard Lapse in Appropriations
The U.S. Coast Guard National Maritime Center (NMC) has issued a corrected Update #3 regarding the lapse in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) [...]
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Miami and Partners Stop Six Illegal Charters
In early March, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Miami law enforcement officers, along with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, terminated six [...]
Admiral Lunday Sworn in as U.S. Coast Guard Commandant
The United States Coast Guard held a formal swearing-in and assumption of command ceremony Jan. 15, 2026, for Adm. Kevin Lunday as the 28th commandan [...]
National Maritime Center Launching New Application Portal and Website
The U.S. Coast Guard’s National Maritime Center (NMC) launched a new Application Submission and Additional Information Portal (ASAP) along with a red [...]
Monitoring Weather Conditions and Forecasts
Staying aware of weather conditions can help mariners keep their crew, passengers, and vessels safe. The U.S. Coast Guard Office of Operating and Env [...]
Charting a Course for Quality
The U.S. Coast Guard recently established the Quality Management Staff (CG‑5P‑QM) under the assistant commandant for prevention policy (CG‑5P) to str [...]
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