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A Coast Guard Station St. Petersburg 29-foot Response Boat – Small II boat crew approaches the 27-foot boat Aug. 31, 2020, to conduct a safety boarding. Federal law requires uninspected passenger vessels to carry only a maximum of six passengers for hire with a Merchant Mariner Credential. Bareboat charters, when properly applied, transfer complete ownership of a vessel to the charterer as a recreational vessel. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Erik Villa Rodriguez)

March 25, 2021

Recreational boat engine cut-off switch law will improve maritime safety

Beginning April 1, 2021, operators of recreational vessels less than 26 feet in length will be required to use the engine cut-off switch (ECOS) and associated ECOS link (ECOSL).

The women of the U.S. Coast Guard's Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) and Innovation program in a photo illustration for Women's History Month, 2021.
Pictured are:
Front row (from left): Meg Tusia, Lt. Anne Newton, Alexandra Swan, D.J. Hastings and Holly Wendelin. Second row: Shalane Regan, Monica Cisternelli, Christine Hansen, Karin Messenger, Julie Dozier, Wendy Chaves, Fideline Rosius, Kellie August, Minh-Thu Phan and Amy Cutting. Back row: Helen Carnes, Lauren Eberly, Christine Mahoney, Lt. j.g. Jennifer Hansen, Petty Officer 1st Class Nicole Kleinsmith, Kim Babcock, Jennifer Ibaven, Judith Connelly, Capt. Kim Guedry, Dr. Benedette Adewale and Lt. Elizabeth Murphy. Not pictured: Margaret Exton, Irene Gonin, Taylor Kall, Rae Mason, Grace Python, Gail Roderick, Anita Trombino, Christine Wadsworth and Cmdr. Michelle Noonan.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo illustration.)

March 25, 2021

Women in RDT&E and Innovation help drive Coast Guard mission success

Women’s History Month serves as a reminder of the many contributions and strengths women bring to the Coast Guard.

210223-N-EH998-1039 PORTSMOUTH, Va. (Feb. 23, 2021) Security responds to wounded sailor during active shooter drill aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77). GHWB is at Norfolk Naval Shipyard undergoing its Docking Planned Incremental Availability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Cryton Vandiesal)

March 24, 2021

Let’s discuss solutions for stress

Stressed? Join the Coast Guard’s Health Promotion Program Manager and Employee Assistance Program Manager to talk about stress, how it can impact us, and what you can do to mitigate it.

March 23, 2021

DHS wants your input to become more effective, efficient

The Department of Homeland Security is looking for ideas and suggestions from its stakeholders

March 23, 2021

Best Places to Work: Sector Virginia

Learn more about Sector Virginia.

March 23, 2021

Do you need to become better oriented with CG SUPRT services available to you?

Attend a CG SUPRT training this month to learn more about the app.

Please join us in celebrating Women's History Month thru a Commanding Officer Leadership Panel brought to you by a collaboration of Women's Leadership Initiative (WLI) and FAPAC-USCG.

March 22, 2021

Panel: Meet four female Asian-American USCG trailblazers

You don’t want to miss this event!

Vice Adm. Michael F. McAllister, Deputy Commandant for Mission Support

March 22, 2021

DCMS gives response to SOTCG

Vice Adm. Michael F. McAllister, Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, responds to the State of the Coast Guard.

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Alexandra Hartman prepares to release the tether lines on one of the USCGC Stone's (WMSL 758) small boats for launch off the coast of Northern Brazil on Jan. 14, 2021. The Stone conducted training with the Brazilian navy ship Guaiba and shared rescue and law enforcement methods. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class John Hightower)

March 22, 2021

New: Concealed-carry credentialing program for Coast Guard law enforcement personnel

Current and former law enforcement officers can carry a personally owned firearm concealed while off-duty, not in uniform, in any jurisdiction in the U.S. with certain exceptions.