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The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to eliminate six training and competency requirements for certain Merchant Mariner Credential endorsements, saying the rules exceed international standards and impose unnecessary costs on...
FBI and US Coast Guard investigators have found evidence that hackers accessed the propulsion system of an oil supertanker as it was approaching the Texas coast this summer, according to US officials familiar with the matter, an extraordinary breach that highlights the growing physical risks from cyberattacks.
The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to eliminate six training and competency requirements for certain U.S. merchant mariners, saying the requirements exceed international standards and impose unnecessary costs without corresponding […]
Washington — Bipartisan legislation aimed at bolstering mental health support for pilots and air traffic controllers was unanimously approved by the Senate on Sept. 28. The Mental Health in Aviation Act (S. 3257), co-sponsored by Sens. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and John Hoeven (R-ND), would direct the Federal Aviation Administration to: Revise existing regulations to promote […]
FBI and U.S. Coast Guard investigators say they have found evidence that hackers accessed the propulsion system of an oil supertanker as it was approaching Texas in August.
The Coast Guard proposes removing six requirements related to endorsements for the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers, 1978, as amended, and the Seafarer's Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping Code. Changes would affect Masters and Officers in Charge of a Navigational Watch of less than 500 GT in near-coastal waters; Officers in...
Comments close Dec 30, 2026
Based on safety concerns and a review that revealed widespread non-compliance with the exemptions, the FAA is announcing its decision to cease issuing exemptions that allow certain Cessna aircraft that require two pilots to operate as a single-pilot operation, and notifying current exemption holders that their exemptions will be rescinded by separate action. This notice also serves to inform...
Effective Sep 29, 2026
The Coast Guard has released a 17-point action plan aimed at preventing sexual assault and improving support for survivors, putting specific deadlines and measures of success behind a broader strategy […]