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The Coast Guard is pleased to
announce the availability of Coast Guard type-approved Automatic
Identification System (AIS) Class B devices. Unfortunately,
older AIS software may not discern them. Read
additional information in our Safety Alert 10-08. |
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Volume 5 of the 2008 Coast Guard
Light List, originally published in September 2008, included
information that is not accurately illustrated.
Read more, including potental solutions... (PDF, 55K) |
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Users of semi-codeless/codeless
receiving equipment are expected to transition to using GPS
civil-coded signals by Dec. 31, 2020.
Read the announcement... (PDF, 55K) |
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The USCG is conducting a customer
satisfaction survey of Vessel Traffic Services. If you use
VTS, please take some time to improve our service.
Complete it here... |
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U.S. Reaffirms Committment to
GPS in letter to International Maritime Organization.
Read it here...(PDF, 65K) |
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Transportation
Worker Identification Requirments (TWIC): By April 15,
2009, all USCG credentialed mariners will be required to hold
a TWIC in certain situations...Read more... |
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