News, articles, photos, and other information about commercial fishing in North America.
In October, officlals from Canada and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) jointly announced the creation of a stand-alone Arctic Region inclusive of the four regions of Inuit Nunangat for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and the Canadian Coast Guard. … Continued
The U.S. Coast Guard is expanding Automatic Identification System (AIS) requirements to include additional commercial vessels. The change, which applies to U.S.-flag and foreign-flag vessels that are 300 gross tons or less, went into effect in April 2016. Information on … Continued
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking input from commercial and recreational mariners for an assessment of navigation requirements along the Mid-Atlantic seacoast. The Coast Guard Waterways Analysis and Management System (WAMS) survey is focused on both the Atlantic Ocean and … Continued
The Coast Guard recently declared Carteret County an official Coast Guard Community during a ceremony at Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City, North Carolina. Rear Adm. Stephen Metruck, 5th District commander, presented Robin Comer, Carteret County Commissioner, with an … Continued
The U.S. Coast Guard published guidance Feb. 5 that allows mariners to use electronic charts and publications instead of paper charts, maps, and publications. The Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular, NVIC 01-16, establishes uniform guidance on what is now considered … Continued
Ketchikan, Alaska was recently named “A Coast Guard City”, in recognition of the community’s support of Coast Guardsmen and their families. Ketchikan joins Kodiak and Sitka as the third city in Alaska to be designated “A Coast Guard City.” The … Continued