Regulatory Compliance

Coast Guard Inspections and Compliance Directorate advises mariners to keep contact information updated to assist in the timely resolution of TWIC eligibility issues.

Coast Guard announced a delay in the TWIC-reader requirements rule for covered facilities to take precedent over previously-announced dates.

The Coast Guard announced a proposed delay in the effective date for certain facilities affected by final TWIC-reader requirements rule published in the Federal Register in 2016.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced a new online process for Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) renewals.

Details on the updated frequently asked questions published as voluntary guidance for complying with Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular 01-20.

The Coast Guard Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy has published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 02-21 Change 5 “COVID-19 Safety Requirements in the Maritime Transportation System.”

Sexual assault is a crime. When the assault occurs onboard a U.S. documented vessel, the Coast Guard must be notified.

Some facilities are regulated by both CFATS and MTSA 2002. Those entities that fall under MTSA and CFATS or have a portion of their facility fall under a CFATS designation need to be aware of new Physical Security Breach, Suspicious Activity Reporting, and Cyber Security Breach reporting requirements.