The U.S. Coast Guard has released a significant update to its underwater survey guidance for U.S.-flagged vessels, marking the first major revision since its introduction in 1989. The revised guidance,…
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Admiral Lunday Nominated to Lead Coast Guard Amid Push for ‘Revolutionary’ Reform
The Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced the nomination of Admiral Kevin Lunday to serve as the 28th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. ADM Lunday, currently…
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Modernize Coast Guard’s Merchant Mariner Credentialing System
U.S. Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) and Mike Ezell (R-MS-4) have introduced the Mariner Exam Modernization Act, legislation aimed at overhauling the Coast Guard’s Merchant Mariner Credentialing exam system. The current…
Coast Guard Eases Reflag Rules to Bolster U.S. Flag Fleet
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced significant changes to streamline the certification process for foreign vessels seeking to join the American Registry. The updated Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC)…
https://gcaptain.com/coast-guard-eases-reflag-rules-to-bolster-u-s-flag-fleet/
Coast Guard-Led Operation Targets Container Security in San Juan Port
The U.S. Coast Guard Sector San Juan, alongside multiple federal partner agencies, recently conducted a comprehensive Multi-Agency Strike Force Operation (MASFO) at a cargo container terminal in the Bay of…
https://gcaptain.com/coast-guard-led-operation-targets-container-security-in-san-juan-port/
Responders Cap Spewing Well in Louisiana Marsh
The U.S. Coast Guard and Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator’s Office (LOSCO) have successfully secured an oil and natural gas discharge from Well 59 located in marshlands near Garden Island Bay,…
https://gcaptain.com/responders-cap-spewing-well-in-louisiana-marsh/
Collaborative Effort Uncovers Significant Hazmat Infractions at NY/NJ Port
Recent collaborative efforts between the U.S. Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Port of New York and New Jersey have uncovered alarming compliance issues regarding hazardous materials, with a staggering 60% deficiency rate found during inspections. by utilizing CBP’s container screening data, these agencies are working together to pinpoint undeclared hazardous […]
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Joint Operation Yields Major Hazmat Violations at NY/NJ Port
Recent joint operations between the U.S. Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Port of New York and New Jersey have revealed significant hazardous material compliance issues,…
https://gcaptain.com/joint-operation-yields-major-hazmat-violations-at-ny-nj-port/
USCGC Calhoun Makes Major Cocaine Seizure in Atlantic Ocean
The U.S. Coast Guard’s newest Legend-class national security cutter, USCGC Calhoun (WMSL 759), has seized approximately 10,000 pounds of cocaine valued at $74 million during operations in the Atlantic Ocean….
https://gcaptain.com/uscgc-calhoun-makes-major-cocaine-seizure-in-atlantic-ocean/
U.S. Coast Guard Shutters HOMEPORT Platform in Blow to Maritime Industry
The U.S. Coast Guard’s Homeport portal, a critical online platform for maritime operations since 2005, was permanently taken offline on April 12, 2025, leaving the maritime industry scrambling to adapt…
https://gcaptain.com/u-s-coast-guard-shutters-homeport-platform-in-blow-to-maritime-industry/